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Welcome to El Cangrejo
El Cangrejo located in Chicago, IL, is a seafood haven offering a variety of fresh and delicious dishes. With a vibrant atmosphere and attentive service, this BYOB restaurant impresses with its shrimp ceviche, grilled octopus, and seafood soup. Customers rave about the flavorful offerings such as the langostinos in Nayarit sauce and the famous cucaracha style/sauce. The establishment's commitment to quality seafood, friendly staff, and lively ambiance make it a must-visit spot for seafood enthusiasts. So, bring your appetite and indulge in the flavors of El Cangrejo for a truly unforgettable dining experience.
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About
El Cangrejo
Located at 4472 S Archer Ave in Chicago, El Cangrejo is a seafood lover's paradise offering a plethora of dishes that will delight your taste buds. Known for its fresh seafood flown in every other day, this restaurant prides itself on providing an enjoyable dining experience.
From appetizers like Balazos de Ostion and Empanadas de Camaron to flavorful caldos such as Camaron Caldos and Siete Mares Caldos, El Cangrejo offers a wide variety of options to satisfy your cravings. The restaurant also serves refreshing beverages like Aguas Frescas and Michelada Mix.
Customer reviews rave about the delicious food at El Cangrejo, with patrons praising dishes like grilled octopus, shrimp ceviche, and stuffed coconut. Many customers highlight the freshness of the seafood and the friendly service provided by the staff.
Whether you're looking for a casual dining experience or a classy dinner, El Cangrejo has something for everyone. With amenities like outdoor seating, private dining options, and BYOB service, this restaurant caters to a diverse range of preferences.
If you're in the mood for exceptional seafood in Chicago, be sure to pay a visit to El Cangrejo. Your taste buds will thank you!
People talk
Our Guestbook
“ They have fresh seafood flown at least every other day. The waitresses do speak English as a second language. They also try very hard to make your meal enjoyable rather than ignore you. We had shrimp, lobster, octopus and scallops. Unfortunately this time the scallops were not as fresh or as large as they usually are. We also had a very tasty soup and oyster shooters. Apparently only the locals really know about this place. ”
“ The food is fabulously delicious and most importantly, fresh! I've had the grilled octopus, both the shrimp and fish ceviche(you can ask for the shrimp to be cooked first) and the shrimp coctel. And believe me when I tell you, neither will disappoint! One of the best seafood responses chicago! Note/it is byob and gets extremely busy! ”
“ 4/5 Food 4/5 Service 3.5/5 Atmosphere / Seating Arrangement 3.5/5 Value (good but better at other places) 4/5 Cleanliness I was really craving some fresh ceviche on a hot 80 degree day in May. El Cangrejo did not disappoint! We were given fish ceviche as an appetizer which was enough for 2 tostadas. The small 12 oz shrimp ceviche was a great size, enough for 3-4 tostadas more. After 2, I was full so I took the rest home. ”
“ Soo so good! The shrimp ceviche, mussels, stuffed coconut and paella are delicious! It's a BYOB restaurant so it keeps the bill low and they don't take reservations. ”
“ Oh. My. Gosh. I came here on a date and the food changed my life. First they start your off with a complimentary fish ceviche served with tostadas and crackers. You know a place is gonna be good when the first thing they bring you before the menu is ceviche! This was my first time having langostinos in Nayarit sauce and I'm worried I'll never find anything as good as how this restaurant does it. Their Nayarit sauce is absolutely flavorful and delicious, I could not get over it. Put it on your rice, dip your tortilla in it, dip some bread in it and it all pairs nicely. The langostinos were cooked perfectly, the sauce was flavorful but not to the point that it overpowered the flavor of the langostino as well. The service was fantastic and they're BYOB as well! We washed everything down with agua de jamaica. I can't wait to come back and bring my friends! ”
