Humita Express Menu (2025 Update)

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Welcome to Humita Express, a culinary gem nestled in Chicago's vibrant neighborhood! Specializing in authentic Ecuadorian cuisine, this eatery offers a diverse menu that highlights the richness of its homeland's flavors.

Start your meal with the Humita Especialidad de la Casa, a delightful corn and cheese dish steamed in corn husk, perfect for a warm introduction. As you explore further, the Ceviche Mixto will surely tantalize your taste buds, featuring tender tilapia and shrimp marinated to perfection.

Don't miss out on the hearty Tamal Ecuatoriano and freshly fried Platanos con Queso. To accompany your meal, quench your thirst with refreshing Ecuadorian sodas or natural juices. Humita Express embodies a cozy atmosphere with friendly staff, ensuring every visit feels like a cherished homecoming. Come hungry; the portions are generous and the flavors unforgettable!

APPETIZERS SEAFOOD MEATS CEVICHES ENCOCADO BEVERAGES SOUPS SECOS

APPETIZERS

HUMITA ESPECIALIDAD DE LA CASA

Ecuadorian house special made with fresh corn and cheese steamed on corn husk
US$3.50

3 EMPANADAS DE QUESO

3 Cheese turnover
US$8.00

SALCHIPAPAS

A delicious blended french fries with bite-sized hot dog pieces.
US$8.00

PLATANOS CON QUESO

Deep fried sweet plantains with fresh cheese
US$6.00

ALITAS DE POLLO

4 Chicken wings with french fries
US$10.00

TAMAL ECUATORIANO DE POLLO

Ecuadorian Tamale stuffed with chicken carrots, peas, peppers & egg
US$6.00

ARROZ CON CAMARON

Mixed fried rice with a moutwheatering medley of green peppers, red peppers onions, 1 prawn shrimp & sweet plantains
US$22.00

TRUCHA CON CAMARONES AL AJILLO

Grilled trout filet topped with shrimp bathed in a creamy garlic sauce and served with white rice & fries
US$27.00

CAMARONES REVENTADOS

Sauteed garlic shell-on shrimp served with french fries and salad
US$22.00

ARROZ CON MARISCOS

Mixed fried rice with a variety of seafood that will you fill you up
US$27.00

CAMARONES AL AJILLO

Garlic butter shrimp with creamy garlic sauce accompanied with white rice, french fries & a small house salad
US$24.00

SEAFOOD

MEATS

ARROZ CON MENESTRA

New York strip teak served with white rice, lentils & sweet platains
US$22.00

ARROZ CON MENESTRA CON POLLO
US$18.00

CHURRASCO

New York strip steak served with white rice, french fries, fried eggs, avocado, & tomato
US$25.00

CHURRASCO CON POLLO
US$22.00

LOMITO SALTEADO

Sauteed New York strips steak, diced onions peppers and tomato juice served with white rice and french fries
US$22.00

BORREGO ASADO

Grilled baby lamb chop, served with white rice & steamed vegetables
US$24.00

CARNE CON CAMARONES AL AJILLO

Grilled New York strip steak with garlic butter shrimp with creamy garlic sauce served with french fries and salad
US$28.00

CEVICHE DE PESCADO

Boiled Tilapia marinated in lime and orange juice mixed with onions cilantro Served with popcorn, plantain chips & roasted corn
US$15.00

CEVICHE DE CAMARON

Boiled shrimp marinated in lime and orange juice mixed with onions cilantro. Served with popcorn, plantain chips & roasted corn
US$16.00

CEVICHE MIXTO

Tilapia and shrimp, boiled and marinated in lime and orange juice mixed with chopped onions and cilantro. Served with popcorn plantains chips, & roasted corn
US$18.00

CEVICHES

ENCOCADO

ENCOCADO DE PESCADO

Tilapia stew cooked in rich, homemadesauce, which includes coconut milk and cilantro.Served with white rice & green plantain chips
US$22.00

ENCOCADO DE CAMARON

Shrimp stew cooked in rich homemade sauce, coconut milk and cilantro white rice & fried green plantain chips
US$24.00

ENCOCADO DE MARISCOS

Seafood mix stew cooked in rich homemadesauce, coconut milk and cilantro, white rice &green plantain chips
US$28.00

NATURAL JUICES (jugos naturales)
US$4.00

ECUADORIAN SODAS (sodas Ecuatorianas)
US$3.50

ECUADORIAN BEER (cerveza Ecuatoriana)
US$6.00

BEER (cerveza)
US$5.00

COFFEE (cafe)
US$2.50

BEVERAGES

SOUPS

ENCEBOLLADO DE PESCADO

An Ecuadorian specialty & the #2 fish soup in the world! Albacore tuna fish soup with cassava, red onions, cilantro and a fresh broth. Served with popcorn and roasted corn
US$17.00

CAZUELA DE MARISCOS

An Ecuadorian treasure & house favorite.An everlastingly warm soup with green plantain puree homemade seafood stock, peanut butter, & a seafood medley. Served with white rice
US$28.00

SOPA MARINERA

Home made seafood stock, grater green platains, peanut butter, coconut milk, & seafood medley Served with white rice
US$28.00

SECO DE CARNE

Beef stew, served with yellow rice, avocado, lettuce and sweet plantains.
US$17.00

SECO DE POLLO

Chicken stew, served with yellow rice, avocado, lettuce and sweet plantains
US$16.00

SECO DE CHIVO

Lamb stew, served with yellow rice, avocado, lettuce and sweet plantains
US$22.00

GUATITA

Honeycomb tripe, served with white rice, avocado, lettuce and egg.
US$17.00

SECOS