El Cangrejo seafood restaurant Menu

Welcome to El Cangrejo Seafood Restaurant, a gem nestled in the heart of Chicago at 4472 S Archer Ave. This inviting spot specializes in authentic Mexican seafood that's fresh, flavorful, and guaranteed to impress.

  • Signature Cocktails: Indulge in a range of captivating seafood cocktails, like the delectable Cocktel De Camaron or the flavorful Vuelve A La Vida.
  • Fresh Ingredients: Diners rave about the size and taste of their shrimp, often noting the perfectly seasoned dishes that keep them coming back for more.
  • BYOB Policy: Bring your beverage of choice and enjoy a lively dining experience that combines excellent cuisine with a cozy atmosphere.
  • Exceptional Service: Guests often highlight friendly and attentive staff that enhance the overall experience.

Whether you're a local or traveling from afar, El Cangrejo promises a memorable culinary adventure that’s worth every minute of the wait.

El Cangrejo Relleno

  • Piña Rellena

    Stuffed pineapple

    US$19.95
  • Coco Relleno

    Stuffed cocunut

    US$19.95
  • Filete Relleno

    Stuffed fish fillet

    US$19.95
  • Camarones Rellenos

    Stuffed shrimp

    US$19.95
  • Langosta Rellena

    O cola de langosta rellena stuffed lobster or stuffed lobster tail

  • Cangrejo Relleno

    Stuffed crab

  • Pechuga

    Rellena a la crema chicken breast filled à la crème

    US$17.95

Lo Sarandeado

  • Camarones Sarandeados

    Grilled shrimp

    US$16.95
  • Salmon Sarandeado

    Grilled red snapper

    US$20.95
  • Filete De Huachinango Sarandeado

    Grilled red snapper fillet

    US$18.95
  • Filete De Tilapia Sarandeado

    Grilled tilapia fillet

    US$13.95
  • Pulpo Sarandeado

    Grilled octopus

    US$20.95

Charolas/Platters

  • Charola Cangrejo Caliente

    Hot crab platter

  • Charola Mixta El Cangrejo

    Crab mix platter

Charolas/Platters - Charola De

  • Langostinos

    Prawns platter

  • Pata De Jaiva

    Crab legs platter

  • Chicharron De Pescado

    Fried fish

  • Mejillones

    Mussels

  • Ceviche De Pescado

    Fish ceviche

  • Ceviche De Camaron

    Shrimp ceviche

  • Ceviche Camaron Mixto

    Shrimp ceviche

  • Camarones Rellenos

    Filled shrimp

  • Camarones Sarandeados

    Grilled marinated shrimp

  • Paella De Mariscos

    Sea food paella

  • Cucarachas
  • Cucarachas Al Vapor
  • Cucarachas Camaron Pelado
  • Chapuzon

    (Camaron, ostion, pulpo)

  • Charales
  • Calamari

Aperitivos

  • Empanadas De Camaron

    Shrimp empanadas

  • Ceviche De Pescado

    Fish ceviche (raw fish or shrimp, or mixed cooked with lime)

  • Ostiones En Su Concha

    Oysters in their shell

  • Ostiones El Cangrejo

    Oysters el cangrejo ostiones preparadas estilo el cangrejo oysters prepared el cangrejo style

  • Tostadas Al Gusto

    Tostadas prepared to your choice

    US$5.95
  • Consomé

    Soup

    US$5.00
  • Botana Camaron Y Pulpo

    Botana se sirve fria shrimp & octupus appetizer served cold

  • Botana Cangrejo Fria

    (Camaron pulpo, imitacion java, ostiones) cold appetizer el cangrejo (shrimp octopus, crab imitation, oyster)

Cockteles

  • Cocktel De Camaron

    Shrimp cocktail

  • Cocktel De Ostion

    Oyster cocktail (l)

    US$14.95
  • Cocktel De Camaron Y Pulpo

    Shrimp & octopus cocktail (jm)

    US$17.95
  • Vuelve A La Vida

    Return to life cocktail (jm)

    US$17.95
  • Mendigo Especial

    Mendigo special

    US$13.75

Caldos

  • Caldo 7 Mares

    7 seas soup

    US$14.95
  • Caldo De Pescado

    Fish soup

    US$12.95
  • Caldo De Camaron Pelado

    Peeled shrimp soup

    US$14.25
  • Caldo De Camaron Con Cascara

    Shell on shrimp soup

    US$14.25
  • Caldo De Langostinos

    Prawn soup

    US$14.95

Camarones

  • Camarones Empanizados

    Breaded shrimp

    US$15.95
  • A La Diabla

    Spicy

    US$15.95
  • Rancheros

    Mexican ranch style

    US$15.95
  • Al Ajo

    Garlic smothered

    US$15.95
  • A La Veracruzana

    Veracruz style

    US$15.95
  • A La Plancha

    Plancha style

    US$15.95
  • A La Mantequilla

    Buttered shrimp

    US$15.95
  • Sarandeados

    Grilled maninated

    US$15.95
  • Fajitas De Camaron

    Shrimp fajitas

    US$15.95

Platillos

  • Huachinango A La Crema Red Snapper À La Crème

    Ala crema de cilantro coriander ala crema de chipotle chipotle ala crema de aguacate avocado

    US$20.95
  • Huachinango Frito Fried Red Snapper
    US$18.95
  • Huachinango Red Snapper

    Estilos: a la diabla styles: devled (spicy) al cangrejo crab style al ajo garlic style a la veracruzana veracruzana style a la cucaracha cucaracha style

    US$20.95
  • Mojara Frita Fried Tilapia (Whole)
    US$12.95
  • Mojarra Tilapia

    Estilos a la diabla styles: deviled (spicy) al cangrejo crab style al ajo garlic style a la veracruzana veracruzana style

    US$14.95
  • Paella De Mariscos Sea Food Paella
    US$16.95
  • Pasta Cangrejo Pasta Cangrejo Style
    US$15.95
  • Orden De Langostinos Order Of Prawns
    US$17.95
  • Chapuzon Chapuzon

    Camaron, ostion. Pulpo shrimp. Oyster. Octopus

    US$17.95
  • Bagre Cat Fish
    US$14.95
  • Pechuga De Polo A La Plancha Grilled Chicken Breast
    US$12.95

Pulpo

  • Estilos De Pulpo

Filetes

  • Estilos De Filete
  • Filetes De Salmon

Aguas Frescas

  • Horchata
    US$3.25
  • Jamaica
    US$3.25
  • Limonada
    US$3.25
  • Rice Water
    US$3.25
  • Hibiscus Water
    US$3.25
  • Lemonade
    US$3.25
  • Bottle Water ( Nestle)
    US$1.00
  • Preparado De Michelada
    US$4.50
  • Agua Mineral Preparada
    US$4.50
  • Sangria Preparada
    US$5.00
  • Cranberry
    US$2.00

Canned Soda

  • Coca
    US$2.00
  • Diet Coke
    US$2.00
  • Sprite
    US$2.00
  • Squirt
    US$2.00
  • Orange
    US$2.00
  • Red Bull
    US$3.00

Pop From Mexico

  • Coke In A Bottle
    US$3.00
  • Jarritos
    US$2.50
  • Sidral
    US$2.50
  • Sangria
    US$2.50
  • Agua Mineral
    US$2.50

Ordenes Extras

  • Pico De Gallo
    US$2.50
  • Guacamole Dip
    US$4.95
  • Order Of Avocado
    US$3.50
  • 4 Piece Bread Order
    US$2.95
  • 1 Piece Bread Order
    US$0.75
  • French Fries
    US$2.50
  • Order Of Rice
    US$2.00
  • Cup Of Salsa

    12oz

    US$8.00
  • Shrimp Pr Octopus

    12oz

    US$2.00
  • Order Of Cucumbers

    12oz

    US$3.00
  • Tortillas
    US$1.00
  • Limes
    US$2.00

Kids Menu

  • Gelantina
    US$2.00
  • Cheesecake
    US$3.00
  • Nieve
    US$3.00
  • Paletas
    US$2.25
  • Chicken Nuggets
    US$4.95
  • Cheese Sticks
    US$4.95
  • Quesadillas
    US$4.95