You've heard the raves, Chuck's Cinco de Mayo menu is one of the unsung glories of Chicago dining.
Join me and another LTHer for a last chance at sampling this wonder, tonight, May 5th (Cinco de Mayo, you guessed it), at 6:30 pm. Here's what Chuck the man himself has to say about tonight's menu:
APPETIZERS
**Tamale Sampler-a fresh corn tamales with poblano cream sauce, a Oaxacan banana leaf wrapped pork tamale with mole, and my favorite, a fresh herb tamale (hoja santa) cooked like polenta and topped with a mole of smoked duck. Wow I want this now!!!!!...$7.95
DINNER SPECIALS
Cinco de Mayo Sampler- Lamb Birria, Conchiita Pibil (pork shoulder rubbed with an achiote rub(special mexican seasoning) then we slow smoke it overnight until it is really tender and then serve it topped with its own natural juices),and a filet Mignon tail grilled and served with an Ancho mushroom sauce. This sampler starts off with a house salad and soup shots(three 3 oz. servings of our special soups).....$15.95
Camerones En Mojo De Ajo— jumbo shrimp sautéed in garlic olive oil, then topped with a roasted garlic sauce w/ avocado, black beans, tomato, and grilled green onions. Served with sides of rice and a super Caesar salad. . . .$10.95
Fresh Catch--- Tilapia- check menu for options
SALAD SPECIALS
**Ensalada De Panuchos—Crisp romaine lettuce tossed in a red wine vinaigrette and then topped with a black bean stuffed sope w/ shredded chicken, tomato, sour cream and a light chile sauce. . .$8.95
DESSERTS
Cobbler of the Day- Mixed Berry -our homemade cobbler dough on top of sweet berry filling ...$5.95
Coconut-Banana Cream pie– a pie from the mountains of Sinoloa, flaky crust filled with fresh grated coconut, homemade custard, sliced bananas and topped with whipped cream….$5.50 Seven layers of chocolate cake. Enough for two to share. . . $7.95
White Chocoalte Mousse Cheesecake– creamy white chocolate cheesecake topped with a piece of chocolate….$5.50
SOUPS
cup bowl pint
**Seafood Gumbo $3.50 $4.50 $5.50
Brunswick Stew $2.75 $3.75 $4.75
**Chuck's Bowl of Red (mexican Chili) $2.75 $3.75 $4.75
**Cream of Chicken Rice (LIMITED) $2.75 $3.75 $4.75
**Sopa De Mole Amarillo $3.25 $4.25 $5.25
Black Bean $2.75 $3.75 $4.75
Mushroom Chicken Tortilla $2.75 $3.75 $4.75
Cream of Chicken Chipotle $2.75 $3.75 $4.75
*** CHUCK'S FAVORITES**
See you there because, in heaven's name, what could possibly be more important?
Chuck's Southern Comforts Cafe
5557 W 79th St.
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 229-8700