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*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.

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Avena de Coco,Coconut Oatmeal

$4.00/+
Small (8oz) $4.00 | Medium (12oz) $5.50 | Large (16oz) $7.75 | 32oz. (Serves 4) $15.00 | 1/2 Gallon (Serves 8) $30.00 | Gallon (Serves 16) $60.00

Nellie’s Breakfast Special*

$18.50
Tortilla Boricua, an open faced-omelet seasoned with sofrito, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, green peppers, salchichon sausage, maduros (sweet plantains), onions. Served with a cup of avena de coco (coconut oatmeal) and tostada criolla (toasted french bread).

Breakfast Jibarito*

$17.50
Fried plantain sandwich with eggs any style, ham, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and garlic. Served with a cup of avena de coco.

Breakfast Sandwiches

*Served with lettuce, tomato, mayo, and mojo criollo
All Sandwiches are served on French Bread
Add side of breakfast potatoes or maduros for $3.00 | Substitute turkey bacon or veggie sausage patties $3.00
Bread Substitutes: Sourdough, Whole Wheat, Multigrain, Rye, and Texas Toast

El Coqui Sandwich*

$14.00
Eggs, avocado, tomatoes, onions, cheddar cheese, and choice of bacon, sausage, or ham.

Create Your Own Sandwich*

$12.00
Your choice of sausage, bacon, or ham.

Egg and Ham Sandwich*

$10.00

Egg and Cheese Sandwich*

$9.00

Eggs

Served with breakfast potatoes and choice of Sourdough, Whole Wheat, Multigrain, Rye, Toast| Substitute breakfast potatoes or toast with fruit cup | Add or substitute a pancake for $3.00 | Substitute potatoes with Maduros for $1.25

El Coqui*

$16.50
2 Scrambled eggs, avocado, tomatoes, onions, cheddar cheese, and choice of bacon, sausage, or ham.

2 Eggs Scrambled with Diced Ham*

$12.50

2 Eggs*

$12.50
Choice of Bacon, Sausage, Ham | Any style eggs.

Pancakes & French Toast

Add fruit and whipped cream $3.00

Crunchy French Toast*

$15.00
Whole Wheat bread dipped in corn flakes, served with fresh strawberries and bananas.

Crunchy French Toast Combo Special

$17.00
Crunchy French Toast, Served with 2 eggs any style with choice of bacon, sausage, or ham.

French Toast Combo Special*

$15.00
2 French Toast, 2 eggs any style with choice of bacon, sausage, or ham.

3 French Toast

$12.00

Pancake Combo Special*

$15.00
3 Buttermilk pancakes, 2 eggs any style with choice of bacon, sausage, or ham.

3 Buttermilk Pancakes

$12.00
Topped with whipped butter and powdered sugar.

Omelets

Served with breakfast potatoes and choice of sourdough, whole wheat, multigrain and rye toast | Substitute breakfast potatoes / toast with fruit cup | Add / Substitute a Pancake for $3.00 • Cheese options: Cheddar, American, Feta & Mozzarella.

Ham and Cheese Omelet*

$14.00

Spinach and Feta Cheese Omelet*

$14.00

Veggie Omelet*

$14.00

Isla Omelet*

$14.00
Cilantro, tomatoes, onions, and mozzarella cheese.

El Coqui Omelet*

$16.50
Tomatoes, onions, avocado, cheddar cheese and choice of bacon or sausage.

El Vecino Omelet*

$16.50
Chorizo, cilantro, onions, tomatoes, jalapeño, and chihuahua cheese,.

Create Your Own Omelet*

$17.00
Choice of Veggies : Tomatoes, Onions, Green Peppers, Spinach, and Mushrooms. Choice of Meat: Ham, Sausage, and Bacon. Choice of Cheese: Cheddar, American, Feta , Chihuahua & Mozzarella

Breakfast Sides

One Pancake

$5.00

Seasonal Fruit Cup

$5.00

Seasoned Breakfast Potatoes

$4.25

Bacon, Sausage, or Ham

$4.50

Toast/ Tostada Criolla

$3.00
Toasted French bread With Butter

Veggie Sausage

$4.50

Maduros

$4.50
Sweet Plantains.

Extra Egg

$3.00

Avocado

$4.50

Egg Whites

$3.00

Turkey Bacon

$4.50

One French Toast

$5.00

Coffee

Cafe con Leche

$4.00/Small
$4.50/Medium
$5.00/Large

Mocha

$5.00/Small
$5.50/Medium
$6.00/Large

Iced Mocha

$5.00/Medium
$5.50/Large

Cortado

$4.00

Espresso

$3.00/Single
$3.50/Double

Americano

$3.25/Small
$3.50/Medium
$3.75/Large

Iced Latte

$4.75/Medium
$5.25/Large

Cold Brew Coffee

$5.00/Medium
$6.00/Large

Chai Latte

$4.00/Small
$4.50/Medium
$5.00/Large

Iced Chai Latte

$4.50/Medium
$5.00/Large

Choco Chai

$5.00/Small
$5.50/Medium
$6.00/Large

Iced Choco Chai

$5.50/Medium
$6.00/Large

Drink List

Craft Soda 16oz

$3.50
Pomegranate, Raspberry, Coconut, Hibiscus, Piňa Colada, Mango, Pineapple, Dragon Fruit, Passion Fruit, Lavender, Watermelon, Blue Raspberry, Apple

Milk

$2.00/Small
$3.00/Large

Coffee

$5.00
Bottomless

Coffee To Go

$3.00/Small
$3.50/Medium
$4.00/Large

Orange Juice

$4.00/Small
$6.50/Large
$10.00/Half Carafe
$15.00/Full Carafe

Iced Coffee

$3.50/Medium
$4.00/Large

Fountain Drinks

$4.00
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Lemonade, Unsweetened Ice Tea, Ginger Ale.

Hot Tea

$3.50/Small
$4.00/Medium
$4.50/Large
English, Breakfast, Chamomile, Green Tea, Lemon Ginger, Peppermint, Earl Grey.

Hot Chocolate

$4.00/Small
$4.50/Medium
$5.00/Large

Apple or Cranberry Juice

$3.50/Small
$4.00/Large

Parcha Juice

$3.50

Cola Champagne

$2.25

Coco Rico

$2.25

Bottled Water

$2.00

Malta

$3.00

Jibarito's

Meats: Bistec (Beef steak in sautéed onions), Hormone-free chicken, Lechon (roast pork) or Veggies
Ingredients: Lettuce, Tomato, Garlic, Mayo, and Cheese.
Served with Arroz con Gandules or Arroz Blanco y Habichuelas
Add avocado $2.00

Steak Jibarito

$16.00
Served with Lettuce, Tomato, mayo, garlic and cheese. Rice options: Arroz con Gandules or Arroz Blanco con Habichuela Add Avocado +$2.00

Chicken Jibarito

$15.00
Served with Lettuce, Tomato, mayo, garlic and cheese. Rice options: Arroz con Gandules or Arroz Blanco con Habichuela Add Avocado +$2.00

Vegetarian Jibarito

$15.00
Served with Lettuce, Tomato, mayo, garlic and cheese. Rice options: Arroz con Gandules or Arroz Blanco con Habichuela Add Avocado +$2.00

Jibarito Bowl

$17.00
Served with Tostones
Meats: Bistec, Hormone-free chicken, Lechon or Grilled Veggies
Ingredients: Lettuce, Tomato, Onions, Peppers, Cheese, Beans and a side of Mayo Ketchup
Rice options: Arroz con Gandules or Arroz Blanco

Add Avocado +$2.00

Pork Jibarito

$15.00
Served with Lettuce, Tomato, mayo, garlic and cheese.
Rice options: Arroz con Gandules or Arroz Blanco con Habichuela
Add Avocado +$2.00

Entrées

Entrees are served with choice of rice: arroz blanco con habichuelas (white rice and red beans) or arroz con gandules (yellow rice with pigeon peas).

Chuleta en Salsa

$16.50
Pork chop in criollo sauce.

Carne Frita

$17.00
Fried pork medallions.

Lechón Asado

$17.00
Puerto Rican style roast pork.

Chicharron de Pollo

$16.00
Fried hormone-free chicken.

Pechuga de Pollo a la Parilla

$16.00
Grilled hormone-free chicken breast topped with house-made steak-butter.

Bistec Encebollado

$18.00
Beef steak in sautéed onions.

Chuleta

$17.00
2 grilled center cut porkchops, topped with house-made steak-butter and grilled onions.

Mofongo

A beloved Puerto Rican dish made from mashed green plantains, garlic, butter, adobo, and olive oil. Traditionally served with broth and salad, it’s a soulful blend of Afro-Caribbean flavor and island tradition.

Mofongo Relleno con Caldito de Pollo

$18.00
Stuffed mofongo, Choice of hormone-free chicken, steak, or shrimp.

Mofongo con Chicharron de Pollo

$17.00
Fried hormone-free chicken.

Mofongo con Caldito de Pollo y Carne Frita

$17.00

Mofongo con Caldito de Pollo

$15.00

Tostones Con Carne

Served with a drizzle of Mayo Ketchup.

Carne Frita con Tostones

$16.00

Chicharron de Pollo con Tostones

$15.00
Fried hormone-free chicken.

Chuleta con Tostones

$16.00

Bistec con Tostones

$17.00

Vianda

Vianda y Bacalao Guisado

$18.00
Con aguacate y ensalada / Root vegetables: (malanga, yautia, ñame y guineo), stewed cod fish and avocado.

Soup

Sopa de Salchichón (Puerto Rican Salami)

$6.00/+
Cup $6.00 | Bowl $8.00

Sancocho

$15.00
Puerto Rican beef stew served with white rice. 16 oz $10.00 | 32 0z $15.00

Salad

Dressing Options: Red Wine Vinaigrette, Fat-Free Ranch, French, Thousand Island, Fat-free Raspberry Vinaigrette, Honey Mustard
Meats: Add grilled hormone-free chicken breast for $5.00, Lechon Asado for $5.00, Bistec for $6.00

Cobb Salad

$13.00
Mixed greens, tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, egg, bacon bits and avocado.

House Salad

$7.00
Mixed greens, tomatoes, red onions, and cucumbers.

Lunch Sandwiches

All sandwiches served with seasoned french fries | Upgrade to sweet potato fries for $1.00
All Sandwiches are served on French Bread
Bread Substitutes: Sourdough, Whole Wheat, Multigrain, Rye, and Texas Toast

El Boricua

$14.00
Steak, cheese, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, mayo and mojo.

Tripleta

$15.00
Steak, lechon, in-bone ham, mozzarella cheese, onions, lettuce, tomato, mayo and mojo.

Media Noche

$14.00
Steak, ham, mozeralla cheese, onions, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and mojo.

Vegetariano

$12.00
1/2 avocado, mozzarella cheese, red pepper, red onion, lettuce, tomato, mayo and mojo.

Pechuga de Pollo (Chicken)

$14.00
Grilled hormone-free chicken breast, peppers, onions, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and mojo.

Nellie's Cubano

$14.00
Shredded pork, in-bone ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, garlic cilantro dressing.

Jamón y Queso

$11.00
Ham, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and mojo.

Grilled Cheese

$10.00
American and mozzarella cheese on texas toast.

Pernil

$14.00
Shredded pork, mozzarella cheese, red pepper, lettuce, red onion, tomato, mayo and mojo.

Lunch Sides

Sweet Potato Fries

$5.00/+
Side $5.00 | Bowl $7.00

Avocado

$4.50

Maduros

$4.50
Sweet Plantains

Arroz con Gandules

$5.00/+
Side $5.00 | 32oz $14.00

Yuca Fries

$7.00
Served with mayo ketchup.

Habichuelas

$5.00
Red beans.

Tostones

$4.50
Fried Plantains.

Arroz Blanco

$5.00
White rice.

Seasoned Fries

$4.00/+
Side $4.00 | Bowl $6.00

Every Saturday & Sunday 9Am—2pm | The ONLY Puerto Rican Brunch Buffet in Chicago!

Menu

Children (3-10) $9.00 | Adults $25.00

Pastelón de Huevo/Sweet Plantain & Egg Casserole

Avena de Coco (Coconut Oatmeal)

French Toast / Waffles

 Omelet Station

Choose from all kinds of veggies, meats, cheeses and seasonings

Bacon / Sausage

Seasoned Breakfast Potatoes

Fresh Fruit

Toast

Arroz Con Gandules

Chicharron De Pollo

Maduros (Sweet Plantains)

Coffee & Orange juice

Desert

Multiple Pastries Available
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