La Cocinita Restaurant
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La Cocinita Restaurant

Dinner, Latin American
521 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 332-1625
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El Pabellon Vegetariano Arepas

Two Vegetarian Arepas with Black Beans, Sweet Plantains, Queso Fresco, Guasacaca & Cremita.

$12.95

Build Your Bowl

Customized Caribbean-Style Bowl with Your Choice of Base(s), Protein, Sauce, and Add-Ons, garnished with Cilantro-Cabbage Slaw and Cotija Cheese.

$12.95 +

Chicken Tacos

3 Braised or Grilled Chicken Tacos on Corn Tortillas with Jalape��o Salsa. Stuffed with Rice & Black Beans, Garnished with Cilantro-Cabbage Slaw & Cotija Cheese.

$12.95 +

Chips & Dips

Chips & Salsa

Housemade Chips with Salsa Roja. GF, Vegan.

$5.95

Chips & Guasacaca

Housemade Chips with Venezuelan-Style Guac. GF, Vegan.

$10.95

Chips & Black Bean Dip

Housemade Chips with Smooth Black Bean Dip. GF, Vegan.

$5.95

Chips & Dip Trio

Housemade Chips with Salsa Roja, Guasacaca, & Black Bean Dip. GF, Vegan.

$15.95

Appetizers

Empanada

One Crispy Cornmeal Turnover stuffed with choice of: Chicken (GF) ; Pork (GF) ; Brisket (GF) ; Cheese (GF) ; Tofu Sofrito (GF, Vegan) ; Mushroom & Potato (GF, Vegan) ; Black Beans & Sweet Plantains (GF, Vegan).

$3.95 +

Empanada Trio

Three Crispy Cornmeal Turnover stuffed with choice of: Chicken (GF) ; Pork (GF) ; Brisket (GF) ; Cheese (GF) ; Tofu Sofrito (GF, Vegan) ; Mushroom & Potato (GF, Vegan) ; Black Beans & Sweet Plantains (GF, Vegan).

$10.95 +

Classic Arepitas

Three Mini Crispy Venezuelan Cornmeal Patties stuffed with your choice of: La Pelua: Brisket & Cheese (GF) ; La Catira: Braised Chicken & Cheese (GF); El Domino: Black Bean & Cheese (GF) ; La Clasica: Queso Fresco & Butter (GF).

$10.95 +

Black Bean & Corn Taco Salad

Romaine lettuce, Black Beans, Corn, Carrot, Tomato, Tortilla Strips, Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette. Optional Add-Ons: Grilled Chicken or Seared Tofu.

$9.95 +

Venezuelan Sampler

This taste of Venezuela includes a Brisket & Cheese Arepita (Venezuelan Cornmeal Patty), a Pork Pataconcito (Plantain Chip topped with Pulled Pork, Salsa Verde, Cilantro-Cabbage Slaw, and Cotija Cheese), a Cheese Empanada (Crispy Cornmeal Turnover stuffed with Melted Cheese), & Venezuelan-Style Guac.

$14.95

Quesadillas

3 Flour Tortillas stuffed with Melted Cheese and choice of Protein

$13.95 +

Arepas

El Pabellon Arepas

Two Arepas with Brisket, Sweet Plantains, Queso Fresco, Black Beans & Cremita.

$13.95 +

La Llanera Arepas

Two Fried Arepas with Carne Asada, Guasacaca, Grilled Queso Fresco, Salsa Verde & Pico de Gallo.

$13.95

El Puerco Arepas

Two Arepas with Pulled Pork, Salsa Verde, Pickled Tomatoes & Onions & Cotija Cheese.

$12.95 +

La Sifrina Arepas

Two Arepas with Grilled Chicken, Chihuahua Cheese, Chipotle Crema, Roasted Carrot & Cotija Cheese.

$12.95 +

La Reina Pepiada

Two Arepas with Venezuelan Avocado Chicken Salad, Pickled Tomatoes & Onions, Queso Fresco.

$13.95

El Pabellon Vegetariano Arepas

Two Vegetarian Arepas with Black Beans, Sweet Plantains, Queso Fresco, Guasacaca & Cremita.

$12.95

La Llanera Vegana Arepas

Two Fried Vegan Arepas with Portobello Mushrooms, Guasacaca, Salsa Verde & Pico de Gallo.

$13.95

Del Jardin Arepas

Two Vegetarian Arepas with Roasted Cauliflower & Carrot Sofrito, Guasacaca, Grilled Queso Fresco, Salsa Verde, & Pico de Gallo.

$12.95

El Tofu Pepiado Arepas

Two Arepas with Seared Tofu & Avocado Salad, Pickled Tomatoes & Onions, Salsa Verde

$13.95

Mix & Match Arepas

Two Homemade Stuffed Cornmeal Patties of your choice from the Arepas Menu.

$13.95 +

Caribbean Bowls

Build Your Bowl

Customized Caribbean-Style Bowl with Your Choice of Base(s), Protein, Sauce, and Add-Ons, garnished with Cilantro-Cabbage Slaw and Cotija Cheese.

$12.95 +

Tacos

Carne Asada Tacos

3 Grilled Steak Tacos on Corn Tortillas with Salsa Verde. Stuffed with Rice & Black Beans, Garnished with Cilantro-Cabbage Slaw & Cotija Cheese.

$13.95 +

Chicken Tacos

3 Braised or Grilled Chicken Tacos on Corn Tortillas with Jalape��o Salsa. Stuffed with Rice & Black Beans, Garnished with Cilantro-Cabbage Slaw & Cotija Cheese.

$12.95 +

Pulled Pork Tacos

3 Pulled Pork Tacos on Flour Tortillas with Chipotle Crema. Stuffed with Rice & Black Beans, Garnished with Cilantro-Cabbage Slaw & Cotija Cheese.

$12.95 +

Brisket Tacos

3 Brisket Tacos on Flour Tortillas with Roasted Garlic Crema. Stuffed with Rice & Black Beans, Garnished with Cilantro-Cabbage Slaw & Cotija Cheese.

$13.95 +

Crispy Fish Tacos

3 Crispy Tilapia Tacos on Corn Tortillas with Cilantro-Green Onion Sauce. Stuffed with Rice & Black Beans, Garnished with Rajas, Pickled Onions, & Cotija Cheese.

$13.95 +

Cauliflower & Carrot Tacos

3 Roasted Cauliflower & Carrot Tacos on Corn Tortillas with Salsa Verde. Stuffed with Rice & Black Beans, Garnished with Cilantro-Cabbage Slaw & Cotija Cheese.

$12.95 +

Portobello Mushroom & Potato Tacos

3 Grilled Portobello Mushroom & Crispy Potato Tacos on Flour Tortillas with Chipotle Crema. Stuffed with Rice & Black Beans, Garnished with Cilantro-Cabbage Slaw & Cotija Cheese.

$13.95 +

Tofu Sofrito Tacos

3 Tofu Sofrito Tacos on Flour Tortillas with Jalape��o Salsa. Stuffed with Rice & Black Beans, Garnished with Rajas, Pickled Onions, & Cotija Cheese.

$12.95 +

Mix & Match Tacos

3 Tacos of your choice from the Menu. Stuffed with Rice & Black Beans, Garnished with Cilantro-Cabbage Slaw & Cotija Cheese.

$13.95 +

Sides

Rice & Beans

Rice and Black Beans

$5.95 +

Maduros

Sweet Plantains with Cotija Cheese

$5.95 +

Tostones

Savory Plantain Chips

$5.95 +

Yuca Fries

Crispy Cassava

$5.95 +

Guasacaca

Guasacaca: Venezuelan-style Guac

$4.00

Roasted Veggies

Roasted Cauliflower & Carrot Sofrito.

$5.95 +

Side Salad

Romaine Lettuce, Cilantro Cabbage Slaw, Pico de Gallo, & Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette.

$5.95 +

Kids Menu

Kids Quesadillas

2 Flour Tortillas with Melted Cheese, served with Tortilla Chips.

$8.95 +

Kids Tacos

Braised Chicken Tacos on 3 Mini Corn Tortillas or 2 Flour Tortillas, served with Tortilla Chips.

$9.95 +

Kids Plate

Rice, Black Beans, Grilled Chicken, & a Sweet Plantain, served with Tortilla Chips.

$9.95 +

Kids Arepitas con Queso

2 Mini Venezuelan Cornmeal Patties stuffed with Chihuahua Cheese, served with Tortilla Chips.

$8.95 +

Desserts

Churros

Mexican Cinnamon Sugar Donut Sticks served with Chocolate Sauce.

$6.95

Venezuelan Flan

Quesillo Caramel Custard

$6.95

Beverages

Bottled Water

$1.95

Canned Soda

$1.95

Colombian Coffee

$3.95

Jarritos Mexican Flavored Sodas

$2.95

Mexican Soda -

$2.95

Topo Chico

$2.95

Game Day

Loaded Nachos

Tortilla chips topped with queso, pico de gallo, pickled jalape��os, choice of sauce, and choice of meat/veggies

$11.95 +

Nachos Kit

Tortilla chips, queso, pico de gallo, guac, crema, pickled onions, pickled jalape��os, black beans, and choice of meat/veggies

$39.95 +

Cuban Sliders Entree

3 Hawaiian rolls with pulled pork, ham, cheese, pickles, and mustard crema

$11.95

Cuban Sliders Tray

12 Hawaiian rolls with pulled pork, ham, cheese, pickles, and mustard crema

$45.95

Chips & Queso

$8.95

To Go Beverages

Aqua Fresca (16 oz)

Choice of Mango or Passion Fruit Juice

$6.95

Horchata (16 oz)

Cinnamon Rice Milk (Contains Dairy)

$6.95

Nojito (16 oz)

Fresh Lime Juice, House-made Mint Syrup, Fresh Mint Leaves, and Soda Water

$9.95

Fresh Lime Spritzer (16 oz)

Fresh Lime Juice, House-made Simple Syrup, and Soda Water

$9.95

Tropical Sunrise for 2 (16 oz)

Tequila, Mango Juice, Passion Fruit Juice, & Grenadine

$19.95

Mojitos for 2 (16 oz)

Classic: White Rum, Simple Syrup, Housemade Mint Syrup, Fresh Mint Leaves, & Soda Water, Mango: A Mango Twist on the Classic, Passion Fruit: A Passion Fruit Twist on the Classic

$19.95

Specialty Mojitos for 2 (16 oz)

$19.95

Marco's Cuba Libre for 2 (16 oz)

Dark Rum, Mexican Coca-Cola, & Lime

$19.95

Lime Daiquiri for 2 (16 oz)

Rum, Fresh Lime Juice, & Simple Syrup

$19.95

Paloma Callejera for 2 (16 oz)

Tequila, Grapefruit Juice, Lime Juice, & Soda Water

$19.95

Specialty Margaritas for 2 (16 oz)

$21.95

Rumchata for 2 (16 oz)

Rum with Cinnamon Rice Milk (Contains Dairy)

$19.95

Margarita for 2 (16 oz)

Classic: Tequila, Fresh Lime Juice, Triple Sec, and Simple Syrup, Skinny: Substitute Agave instead of Simple Syrup, Mango: A Mango Twist on the Classic, Passion Fruit: A Passion Fruit Twist on the Classic, Jalapeno-Cucumber-Mint: Jalape��o-Infused Tequila, Fresh Lime Juice, Housemade Mint Syrup, Elderflower Liqueur, & Muddled Cucumber

$19.95
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About La Cocinita Restaurant

  • 521 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201
  • Dinner, Latin American, Lunch Specials, Mexican
  • (847) 332-1625
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