Yuca Frita
Crispy yuca with mojo verde sauce
Sweet Plantains
Queso fresco and cilantro
Piononos
Chorizo stuffed plantains with bacon and sofrito
Coconut Fried Rice
Sugar snap peas , roasted corn and soft poached egg
Shrimp Chicharron
Rock shrimp, chile morita, aji dulce, herbs
Guatemalan Ribs
Tender smoke pork ribs, Guatemalan tomatillo sauce
Crawfish Empanadas
Crawfish and lobster, burnt garlic aioli, mojo verde, morita sauce.
Requeson
Homemade Spanish soft cheese, tamarind saba, pasilla chili honey, and toasted sourdough
Andean Carrot Salad
Poached carrots, spice dende oil, beets, champagne vinaigrette, requeson
Ceviche
Aji amarillo lecuhe de tigre, green apple, cucumber and blueberry- garlic preserve. Ask your server for the fish of the day
Inca Salad
Black and golden quinoa, chickpeas, cucumbers, cherry, tomatoes, eneldo vinaigrette.
Frita Cubana
Beef chorizo patty, burnt garlic aioli, shoes string potatoes, caramelized onion
Pollo Yucateco
Marinated Yucatan style, malanga tamal, pickles and red onion
Pulpo Gallego
Spanish octopus, kale, white beans, smoked paprika.
Mole y Leon
Maitake mushrooms, yuca, broccoli, Oaxacan mole negro.
Lomo Steak
Grilled Tender Filet, Miso Sweet Potato Pure, Citrus Chimichurri and Broccolini
Branzino a la Vizcaina
Ssauteed kale, spanish vizcaina, lemon, spanish olive oil
Cuban Oxtail
Roasted corn, malanga goat cheese agnolotti, shaved grana padano
Pernil
Slagel farms, braised pork shoulder, navy beans and rice, chicharron.
*Ojo de Bife
Willow Creek bone-in ribeye, rum smoked butter, broccolini
Guava Cheesecake
Brownie crust, Guava Jell, Blue Berries
Pastel De Elote
Mexican corn cake, caramelized salted popcorn, passionfruit emulsion.
Chocolate Tres Leches
Chocolate tres leches, Mexican chocolate ganache, mascarpone, hibiscus pineapple.
Beers for the Kitchen!!
For our kitchen staff appreciation, hydration and inspiration after their shift!
If you’re curious about what’s cooking at 1904 W North Ave in Chicago, the Amaru Menu is where things get interesting fast. Tucked into Wicker Park, this spot brings bold Latin American flavors to the table, and you can feel that energy the second you start reading through the dishes. There’s a playful mix of shareable small plates and hearty mains, so whether you’re in the mood to snack or settle in for something more filling, you’re covered.
What stands out right away is how vibrant everything sounds - bright ceviches, perfectly seasoned meats, and sides that aren’t just afterthoughts. The menu leans into fresh ingredients and layered spices, giving each dish a little kick without overwhelming your palate. Pair that with a creative cocktail or something from their thoughtfully chosen drink list, and you’ve got the kind of meal that turns a casual night out in Chicago into something you’ll want to repeat.