El Cangrejo Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to El Cangrejo, a vibrant seafood haven located at 4472 S Archer Ave, Chicago, where culinary delights await. This casual spot offers an impressive range of dishes that celebrate the ocean’s bounty.
- Aperitivos: Start your meal with tantalizing bites like the Balazos de Ostion or delicious Empanadas de Camaron.
- Caldos: Dive into warming broths with options like the Siete Mares Caldos—a mixed seafood extravaganza that is both hearty and satisfying.
- Pulpo al Gusto: Choose from various preparations of octopus, including the spicy A la Diabla or the savory Al Ajo.
The atmosphere at El Cangrejo is lively, making it perfect for groups and families, while the outdoor seating provides a delightful dining experience. Whether you're here for lunch, dinner, or a special event, El Cangrejo promises a seafood feast you'll remember.
Aperitivos
Balazos de Ostion
Single oyster cocktail style.
Balazos de Camaron
Single shrimp cocktail style.
Empanadas de Camaron
Con queso.
Guacamole
Chicharron de Pescado
Fish grinds.
Camaron Caldos
Shrimp.
Pescado Caldos
Fish.
Mixto Caldos
Fish and shrimp.
Siete Mares Caldos
Mix seafood.
Caldos
Pulpo al Gusto
A la Diabla Pulpo
Hot devil sauce.
Al Ajo Pulpo
Garlic sauce.
A la Plancha Pulpo
On the griddle.
Ajillo Pulpo
Garlic-guajillo pepper sauce.
Nayarit Pulpo
Nayarit style.
A la Diabla Camarones
Hot devil sauce.
Al Ajo Camarones
Garlic sauce.
A la Plancha Camarones
On the griddle.
Al Ajillo Camarones
Garlic-guajillo pepper.
Nayarit Camarones
Nayarit style.
Chipotle Camarones
Chipotle sauce.
Momias Camarones
Wrapped with bacon.
Rancheros Camarones
Ranch tomato sauce.
Cucaracha Camarones
Platillo. Hot red sauce.
Zarandeados Camarones
Grilled-Nayarit.
Camarones al Gusto
Especialidades
Pina Rellena
Pineapple stuffed with seafood and your choice of: creamy sauce or Nayarit style.
Langostinos
Prawns nayarit style
Patas de Jaiba
Charola. Crab legs Nayarit style.
Chapuzon
Shrimp, octopus and oysters Nayarit sauce.
Mejillones
Mussels.
Molcajete Cangrejo
Camarones Cucaracha
Shrimp in hot huichol sauce.
Paella
Rice Spanish style with seafood.
Coco Relleno
Coconut stuffed with seafood mix.
Levantamuertos
Arroz Marinero
Pasta Cangrejo
Pasta with shrimp, octopus and mussels.
A La Diabla Mojarra
Hot devil sauce.
Al Ajo Mojarra
Garlic sauce.
Frita Mojarra
Fried.
Ajillo Mojarra
Garlic-guajillo pepper sauce.
Nayarit Mojarra
Nayarit style.
Aguacatada Mojarra
Avocado sauce.
Chipotle Mojarra
Chipotle sauce.
Mojarra al Gusto
Huachinango al Gusto
A la Diabla Huachinango
Hot devil sauce.
Al Ajo Huachinango
Garlic sauce.
Nayarit Huachinango
Nayarit style.
Chipotle Huachinango
Chipotle sauce.
Natural Huachinango
Fried -natural .
Aguacatado Huachinango
Avocado sauce.
A la Plancha Salmon
Nayarit Salmon
Zarandeado Salmon
Grilled-Nayarit.
Salmon
Langosta Rellena
A La Crema Rellena
Nayarit Rellena
Nayarit style.
Acapulco Mariscadas
Langostinos, camaron y pulpo. Prawns, shrimp and octopus.
De Los Jefes Mariscadas
Patas de jaiba, mejillones, camarones cucaracha y langostinos. Crab legs, mussels, shrimp in hot huichol sauce and prawns.
Cangrejo Loco Mariscadas
Langostinos, camarones cucaracha, mejillones, pia rellena, mojarra, camarn empanizado, filete empanizado, empanadas y camarones momias. Prawns, shrimp in red hot sauce, mussels, pineapple stuffed with seafood mix, whole tilapia fish, breaded shrimp, breaded fish fillet, shrimp empanadas and shrimp wrapped with bacon.
Mariscadas
Cocteles
Camaron Coctel
Shrimp.
Pulpo Coctel
Octopus.
Mixto Coctel
Shrimp and octopus.
Coctel Vuelve a la Vida
Mixed seafood.
Vasito Loco Coctel
Mendigo Coctel
Served warm with chopped shrimp and chopped octopus.
Rojos Camarones
Red sauce.
Verdes Camarones
Green sauce.
Mixtos Camarones
Green and red sauce.
Mango-Habanero Camarones
Camarones Aguachile
Ostiones
En su Concha Ostione
Raw oysters served in their shell.
Preparados Ostiones
Raw oysters topped with shrimp and octopus.
Camaron Ceviches
Shrimp.
Pescado Ceviches
Fish.
Mixto Ceviches
Fish and shrimp.
Berraco Ceviches
Especial Ceviches
Costeno Ceviches
Torre Loca Ceviches
Ceviches
Tostadas
Ceviche de Pescado Tostadas
Fish ceviche tostada.
Ceviche de Camaron Tostadas
Shrimp ceviche.
Ceviche Mixto Tostadas
Shrimp and fish ceviche.
Camaron Cocido Tostadas
Shrimp.
Pulpo Tostadas
Mixta Tostadas
Seafood mix.
A la Plancha Tostadas
Your choice of shrimp, octopus or mix and cooked on the griddle. Served hot.
Carne Asada
Grilled skirt steak.
Carnes
Tacos
Camaron Taco
Shrimp.
Pescado Taco
Fish.
Asada Taco
Steak.
Pollo Taco
Chicken.
Kids Chicken Fingers
Kids Cheese Steak
Para Ninos
Postres
Cheese Cake
Churros
Refrescos Mexicanos
Soda de Lata
Can soda.
Aguas Frescas
Flavored water and made with natural ingredients.
Refrescos Preparados
Mexican sodas prepared with fresh lime juice, salt and tajin Chile powder
Cazuela
Virgin cazuela made with citrus juices, squirt, salt and chopped fruit.