Borinquen Menu
Offering a diverse menu of seafood sandwiches, Borinquen is a must-visit spot in Chicago for food enthusiasts. This women-owned establishment is casual and welcoming, with a plethora of vegetarian options available. Borinquen offers delivery, takeout, catering, and even has a drive-thru for convenience. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible, has gender-neutral restrooms, and welcomes both cryptocurrency and traditional forms of payment. With outdoor seating, Wi-Fi, and happy hour specials, Borinquen provides a well-rounded dining experience. From the delicious dishes to the vibrant atmosphere, this restaurant is perfect for lunch, dinner, and everything in between. Don't miss out on the opportunity to try their flavorful creations at 3811 N Western Ave.
Appetizers
Alcapurria
Deep fried plantain dumpling stuffed with pork
Relleno De Papa
Deep fried potato dumpling stuffed with ground beef
Pastelillo
Deep fried meat puff - GROUND BEEF ONLY
Pincho
Fried pork skewer with bell peppers and onion glazed with BBQ
Bacalaito
Fried cod and flour patty
Pastel
Puerto rican tamale with pork
Muslo De Pollo
Fried chicken leg/thigh
/lb. Morcilla
Rice and blood sauce
Curly Fries
Curly french fries
Tostones Rellenos
Plantain filled cups with either pork, chicken, or steak. You can also select the MIX option which will give you one of each.
Tostones Rellenos De Camarones
Plantain filled cups with shrimp in either tomato sauce or tossed in garlic
Salchichon Oz
Smoked pork sausage soup cooked with either noodles or rice. Please note all soups are made to order and take - minutes to make
Pollo Oz
Chicken soup cooked with either noodles or rice. Please note all soups are made to order and take - minutes to make
Camaron Oz. Con Tostones
Medium shrimp soup cooked with either noodles or rice. Please note all soups are made to order and take - minutes to make
Caldo De Pollo Oz
Chicken broth, includes a small piece of chicken and potato, carrots, and celery.
Soups
Meat
/lb. Carne Frita
Fried pork with onions - French bread included
/lb. Lechon
Slow roasted pork - French bread included
Individual Chuleta
Individual deep fried porkchop
Carne Guisada oz
Beef stew
Pollo Guisado oz
Chicken stew
Bistec Empanizado Con Arroz
Thinly cut breaded steak with your choice of rice with pigeon peas or white rice and beans PLEASE NOTE OUR BEANS ARE COOKED IN PORK
Bistec Encebollado Con Arroz
Thinly cut steak with sauteed onions and your choice of rice with pigeon pease or white rice and beans PLEASE NOTE OUR BEANS ARE COOKED WITH PORK
Bistec En Salsa Con Arroz
Thinly cut steak tossed in tomato sauce with chopped onions and green peppers with your choice of rice with pigeon peas or white rice and beans PLEASE NOTE OUR BEANS ARE COOKED IN PORK
Lechon Con Arroz
Slow roasted pork with your choice of rice with pigeon peas or white rice and beans PLEASE NOTE OUR BEANS ARE COOKED IN PORK
Carne Frita Con Arroz
Fried pork pieces with onions and with your choice of rice with pigeon peas or white rice and beans PLEASE NOTE OUR BEANS ARE COOKED IN PORK
Pollo Frito Con Arroz
Fried chicken with your choice of rice with pigeon peas or white rice and beans PLEASE NOTE OUR BEANS ARE COOKED IN PORK
Pollo Guisado Con Arroz
Chicken stew with your choice of rice with pigeon peas or white rice and beans PLEASE NOTE OUR BEANS ARE COOKED IN PORK
Carne Guisada Con Arroz
Beef stew with your choice of rice with pigeon peas or white rice and beans PLEASE NOTE OUR BEANS ARE COOKED IN PORK
Plato Jibaro Con Arroz
"Hillbilly plate" includes one porkchop and one Puerto Rican tamale with your choice of rice with pigeon peas or white rice and beans PLEASE NOTE OUR BEANS ARE COOKED IN PORK
Chuletas () Con Arroz
Two fried porkchops with your choice of rice with pigeon peas or white rice and beans PLEASE NOTE OUR BEANS ARE COOKED IN PORK
Pechuga Al La Plancha Con Arroz
Grilled chicken breast with your choice of rice with pigeon peas or white rice and beans PLEASE NOTE OUR BEANS ARE COOKED IN PORK
Pasteles () Con Arroz
Two pork Puerto Rican tamales with your choice of rice with pigeon peas or white rice and beans PLEASE NOTE OUR BEANS ARE COOKED IN PORK
Mofongo Relleno Accompanado Con Arroz
Large plantain cup filled with either fried chicken, steak, or baked pork with your choice of rice with pigeon peas or white rice and beans PLEASE NOTE OUR RICE WITH PIGEON PEAS AND OUR BEANS ARE COOKED IN PORK
Mofongo Relleno De Camarones Accompanando Con Arroz
Large plantain cup filled with either shrimp in tomato sauce or in a garlic sauce with your choice of rice with pigeon peas or white rice and beans PLEASE NOTE OUR RICE WITH PIGEON PEAS AND OUR BEANS ARE COOKED IN PORK
Camarones Al Ajillo Con Arroz
Medium size shrimp sauteed in garlic with onions and green peppers with your choice of rice with pigeon peas or white rice and beans PLEASE NOTE OUR RICE WITH PIGEON PEAS AND OUR BEANS ARE COOKED IN PORK
Camarones Empanizados
Breaded shrimp with your choice of rice with pigeon peas or white rice and beans PLEASE NOTE OUR RICE WITH PIGEON PEAS AND OUR BEANS ARE COOKED IN PORK
Camarones En Salsa Con Arroz
Medium size shrimp tossed in tomato sauce with onions and green peppers with your choice of rice with pigeon peas or white rice and beans PLEASE NOTE OUR RICE WITH PIGEON PEAS AND OUR BEANS ARE COOKED IN PORK
Dinners
Jibaritos
Jibarito ALONE- NO RICE
This plantain sandwich will not be accompanied by rice, it is just the sandwich. Please select steak, pork, fried chilled, chicken breast, or veggie.
Bistec Jibarito Con Arroz
Thinly cut steak plantain sandwich with your choice of rice with pigeon peas or white rice and beans PLEASE NOTE OUR RICE WITH PIGEON PEAS AND OUR BEANS ARE COOKED IN PORK Jibaritos have lettuce, tomato, mayo, american cheese, and a garlic spread on the top of the plantain. All extra condiments will be $.
Lechon Jibarito Con Arroz
Slow roasted pork plantain sandwich with your choice of rice with pigeon peas or white rice and beans PLEASE NOTE OUR RICE WITH PIGEON PEAS AND OUR BEANS ARE COOKED IN PORK Jibaritos have lettuce, tomato, mayo, american cheese, and a garlic spread on the top of the plantain. All extra condiments will be $.
Pollo Jibarito Con Arroz
Fried chicken plantain sandwich with your choice of rice with pigeon peas or white rice and beans PLEASE NOTE OUR RICE WITH PIGEON PEAS AND OUR BEANS ARE COOKED IN PORK Jibaritos have lettuce, tomato, mayo, american cheese, and a garlic spread on the top of the plantain. All extra condiments will be $.
Pechuga Jibarito Con Arroz
Grilled chicken breast sandwich with your choice of rice with pigeon peas or white rice and beans PLEASE NOTE OUR RICE WITH PIGEON PEAS AND OUR BEANS ARE COOKED IN PORK Jibaritos have lettuce, tomato, mayo, american cheese, and a garlic spread on the top of the plantain. All extra condiments will be $.
Veggie Jibarito Con Arroz
Veggie plantain sandwich includes slices of red and green peppers and onions with your choice of rice with pigeon peas or white rice and beans PLEASE NOTE OUR RICE WITH PIGEON PEAS AND OUR BEANS ARE COOKED IN PORK Jibaritos have lettuce, tomato, mayo, american cheese, and a garlic spread on the top of the plantain. All extra condiments will be $.
Jibarita ALONE- NO RICE
This plantain sandwich is made with the ripe (SWEET) plantain and does not include a side of rice. Please select steak, pork, fried chicken, or chicken breast.Jibaritas have lettuce, tomato, mayo, american cheese, and a garlic spread on the top of the plantain. All extra condiments will be $.
Jibarita Con Arroz
Plantain sandwich using the ripe (SWEET PLANTAIN). Please select steak, pork, fried chicken, or chicken breast and with your choice of rice with pigeon peas or white rice and beans PLEASE NOTE OUR RICE WITH PIGEON PEAS AND OUR BEANS ARE COOKED IN PORK Jibaritas have lettuce, tomato, mayo, american cheese, and a garlic spread on the top of the plantain. All extra condiments will be $.
Bistec
Steak sandwich - Has lettuce, tomato, mayo, and american cheese.
Lechon
Slow roasted pork sandwich - Has lettuce, tomato, mayo, and american cheese.
Pollo Frito
Fried Chicken sandwich - Has lettuce, tomato, mayo, and american cheese.
Pechuga
Grilled Chicken sandwich - Has lettuce, tomato, mayo, and american cheese.
Sandwiches - French bread
Side Dishes
oz. Arroz Con Gandules
Small yellow rice with pigeon peas
oz. Arroz Blanco
Small white rice
oz. Habichuelas
Small stewed beans PLEASE NOTE OUR BEANS ARE COOKED IN PORK
Tostones Con Ajo
Fried plantains with garlic spread
Maduros
Sweet fried plantains
Mofongo Con Caldo De Pollo
Plantain ball with a small side of chicken broth.
Large Bottle
Our signature homemade sauce!
Sample Size
Perfect sample size of our signature hot sauce!
Salsa Jibara
Drinks
Sodas
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sprite, Coke, Dr. Pepper, Hawaiian Punch, Brisk Iced Tea, Orange Crush
Latin Sodas
Coco Rico, Jupina, Kola Champagne
oz. Parcha
Passion fruit
Malta India
Malt beverage
Bottled Water
Homemade Flan
Homemade vanilla custard
