El Paiza Restaurant Menu
Welcome to El Paiza Restaurant, a hidden gem located at 4781 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and detailed decor, this restaurant offers a delightful mélange of flavors that will surely captivate your senses. The menu boasts a variety of traditional dishes including the beloved Nayarit-style 7 mares and the satisfying tostada, both of which receive rave reviews for their bold flavors and generous portions.
Whether you're a seafood lover or just seeking a family-friendly dining experience, El Paiza caters to all. With a BYOB option and engaging karaoke nights, it combines excellent food with a lively ambiance. The attentive service, highlighted by warm, accommodating staff, ensures each visit feels special. Don't miss the chance to savor their ample sides and sauces while you enjoy the friendly environment—this restaurant truly redefines the dining experience in South Chicago!
Charolaz
Chapuzon
Plunge. Shrimp, chopped octopus, and scallops on Nayarit style.
Langostinos
Prawns. Cooked in our Nayarit-style sauce.
Patas De Jaiba
Crab legs. Cooked in our Nayarit-style sauce.
Mejillones Mussels
Cooked in our Nayarit-style sauce.
Paella De Mariscos
Frying pan.
Senor Cucarachas
Shelled shrimp. Cooked in our Nayarit-style sauce.
Clevanta Muertos
Dead awaker. Cooked in our Nayarit-style sauce.
4 Charola Familiar
Mixed trays in our Nayarit-style sauce or hot, mussels, prawns, plunge, and shelled shrimp.
Senor Camarones Cora
Cora shrimp. Cooked in our special sauce.
Charola El Paiza
20 Camarones, 2 Oz. Pilpo, And 6 Mejillones
Arroz ensalada pan.
6 La Mamalona
Mixed trays in our Nayarit-style sauce or hot, mussels, prawns, plunge, shelled shrimp, fish ceviche salad, rice, and shrimp empanadas.
La Patrona
Taitar patas de jaiva
Caldo 7 Mares
7 seas broth. Seafood broth 7 seas tilapia, scallops, mussels, crab legs, octopus, and shrimp.
Caldo De Camaron
Shrimp broth. Peeled shrimp and vegetables.
Caldo De Langostinos
Prawn broth. Cooked with our own delicious flavor.
Mendigo
Stingy. Cooked shrimp and chopped octopus lime juice, tomato, onion, and crush pepper.
Caldo De Pulpo
Octopus broth. Cooked octopus and vegetables.
Caldo De Peascado
Tilapia broth. Cooked tilapia and vegetables.
Caldoz
Coctelez
Coctel De Camaron
Shrimp cocktail. Shrimp, cucumber, tomato, onion, lime juice, avocado, black pepper, and salt.
Coctel De Pulpo
Octopus cocktail. Octopus, cucumber, tomato, onion, lime juice, avocado, black pepper, and salt.
Coctel De Ostiones
Raw. Oyster cocktail. Oyster, cucumber, tomato, onion, lime juice, avocado, black pepper, and salt.
Vuelve A La Vida
Resurgence to life. Shrimp, octopus, scallops, cucumber, tomato, onion, lime juice, avocado, black pepper, and salt.
Chicken Nuggets
Cheese Sticks
Quesadilla
Kids Combo
Quesadilla, chicken nuggets, cheese sticks, and french fries.
Pa Los Pekes
Pa Que Te Lo Bajes
Can Soda
Choose a flavor.
Bottle Soda
Choose a flavor.
Botella De Agua
Bottle of water.
Aguas Frescas
Preparados
Choose a flavor.
Pina Colada
Virgin.
Cafe
Ice Cream
Vanilla.
Cheesecake
Churros
3 Postres
Ice cream (vanilla), churros, and cheesecake.
Postres
Pa Pikar
Empanadas
Guacamole
Avocado, chopped tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeno or serrano pepper, lime juice, and salt.
Balazoz De Ostion
Raw. Oyster shots. Fresh oyster, lime juice, chopped cucumber, tomato, onion, Maggie sauce, black pepper, and salt.
Ostiones En So Concha
Raw.
Ostiones Preparados
Raw. Prepared oysters. Topped with shrimp, chopped octopus, cucumber, tomato, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
Aguachiles
Raw. Verdes o rojos. Whole shrimp marinated in fresh lime juice lots of purple onion and your choice of spicy red or green sauce.
Revolcon El Paiza
Wallow el paiza. A seafood medley of prawns, shrimp, octopus, and mussels in our Nayarit sauce.
La Bolsita
The Bag. Shrimp, mussels, crab leg, potato, corn, and sausage on Louisiana-style sauce.
Torre De Mariscos
Raw. Seafood tower. Chopped octopus, shrimp, surimi, and scallops.
Charales Fritos
Fried smelt fish.
Calamar Frito
Fried calamari.
Chicharron De Pescado
Breaded fish strips. Crunchy deep-fried and lightly breaded fish chunks.
Ceviche De Pescado
Fish-made ceviche. Cooked tilapia with avocado, chopped cucumber, tomato, onion, cilantro, grated carrot, pickled jalapeno pepper, oregano, granulated garlic, lime juice, black pepper, and salt.
Ceviche De Camaron
Raw. Shrimp made ceviche. Shrimp cooked with lime juice, avocado, chopped cucumber, tomato, onion, cilantro, Maggie sauce, black pepper, and salt.
Botana Fria
Cold snack. Cooked shrimp and octopus, lime juice, chopped cucumber, tomato, onion, maggie sauce, black pepper, and salt.
Botana El Paiza
Caliente. El paiza snack. Warm. Cooked shrimp and octopus, lime juice, chopped cucumber, tomato, onion, guajillo sauce, black pepper, and salt.
Tostada De Camaron
Shrimp tostada. Chopped cooked shrimp, cucumber, tomato, onion, lime juice, maggie sauce, black pepper, and salt.
Tostada De Pulpo
Octopus tostada. Chopped cooked octopus, (shrimp if mixed) cucumber, tomato, onion, lime juice, Maggie sauce, black pepper, and salt.
Tostada Mixta
Raw. Mixed tostada. Chopped cooked octopus, shrimp, fish, surimi, scallops, cucumber, tomato, onion, lime juice, Maggie sauce, black pepper, and salt.
Alitas Jumbo
Jumbo wings. Nayarit-style, a la diabla, cucaracha, al mojo de ajo, al ajillo, Buffalo, honey BBQ, or mango habanero.
Tostada De Pez
Orden De Papas
French fries.
Orden De Frijoles
Order of beans.
Orden De Arroz
Order of rice.
Orden De Cebollitas
Order of grill onions.
Orden De Jalapenos O Serranos
Order of grill peppers.
Orden De Tostadas
Order of crispy corn tortilla.
Orden De Aguacate
Order of avocado.
Orden De Pan De Ajo
Order of garlic bread.
Orden De Crema
Order of sour cream.
Cubeta De Hielo
Bucket of ice.
Extras
Platillazoz
Camarones Momia Platillo
Mommy shrimp. Giant shrimp stuffed with cheese wrapped in bacon.
Camarones Zarandeados Platillo
Grilled shrimp. Giant buttery shrimp on our spicy special sauce.
Camarones Empanizados Platillo
Breaded shrimp.
Camarones A Tu Estilo Platillo
Shrimp at your style. Choose from our Nayarit-style sauce, hot diablo sauce, guajillo chili, and garlic or butter garlic sauce.
Pulpo Al Gusto Platillo
Octopus at your style. Choose from our Nayarit-style sauce, hot diabla sauce, guajillo chili, and garlic, or butter garlic sauce.
Filete De Pescado Empanizado Platillo
Breaded fish fillet. Choose from our Nayarit-style sauce, hot diabla sauce, guajillo chili, garlic, or butter garlic sauce.
Filete De Pescado Relleno Platillo
Filled fish fillet. Choose from our Nayarit-style sauce, hot diabla sauce, guajillo chili, garlic, or butter garlic sauce.
Mojarra Frita Platillo
Fried whole fish. Choose from our Nayarit-style sauce, hot diabla sauce, guajillo chili, garlic, or butter garlic sauce. 30 min.
Huachinango Platillo
Red snapper. Choose from our Nayarit-style sauce, hot diabla sauce, guajillo chili, garlic, or butter garlic sauce. 30 min.
Arrachera Platillo
Skirt steak. Charbroiled steak, served with rice, beans, salad, onion, jalapeno pepper, cactus, and tortillas.
Skirt Steak Platillo
Charbroiled steak, served with an enchilada rice, beans, salad, onion, jalapeno pepper, cactus, and tortillas.
Tacos El Paiza Platillo
Mixed tacos El Paiza. Steak, chicken, shrimp, and fish taco.
Chapuzon Platillo
Plunge. Shrimp, chopper octopus, and scallops.
Langostinos Platillo
Prawns. Cooked in our Nayarit-style sauce.
Pina Rellena Platillo
Filled pineapple. Choose from our Nayarit-style sauce, creamy or creamy hot. Shrimp, shopped octopus, scallops, surimi, mushroom, pineapple chunks, green and red bell pepper.
Molcajete De Mariscos Platillo
Seafood mortar. Nayarit-style sauce, or hot. Shrimp, chopped octopus, scallops, surimi, crab legs, mussels, and fish fillet.
Molcajete Ranchero Platillo
Rancherow mortar. Delicious outer skirt steak, chicken, beef sausage, chorizo, roasted cactus (nopal), jalapeno, onion, cheese, pico de gallo rice, and beans.
Pasta A La Crema Platillo
Creamy pasta. Shrimp or chicken, green and red bell pepper mushrooms, Parmesan cheese, and garlic bread.
Pasta De Mariscos Platillo
Seafood pasta. Shrimp, octopus, mussels, scallops, mushrooms, green and red bell pepper, Parmesan cheese, and garlic bread.
Insalada El Amigo Platillo
Friendly salad. Steak or chicken, lettuce, avocado, tomato, onion, cucumber, and Parmesan cheese.
Ensalada La Sirena Platillo
Mermaid salad. Shrimp, octopus, lettuce, avocado, tomato, onion, and cucumber.
Cola De Langosta Rellena Platillo
Filled lobster tail. Choose from our Nayarit-style sauce, creamy or creamy hot. Shrimp, chopped octopus, scallops, and surimi.
Fajitas Mixtas Platillo
Mix fajitas. Charbroiled steak, chicken, and shrimp served with rice, beans, salad, onion, jalapeno pepper, nopal, and tortillas.