About us
Chicago Mama's Kitchenformerly known as Chicago Empanada Mama
🥟🍸 At Chicago Mama’s Kitchen, we don’t just serve food - we turn it into a whole experience. Think: rolling dough, folding empanadas, shaking cocktails, and laughing your way through a delicious time. From hands-on empanada-making workshops to lively mixology experiences, we bring the sabor, the energy, and the vibes - whether you join us in our commercial kitchen or we come to your home or office.
And yes… we cater too 😉 Known for our hand-crafted empanadas and chef-curated Latin menus, we offer fresh-to-order catering with 48 hours’ notice. However you celebrate, we’ll bring the sazón and make it unforgettable
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Reviews
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five star review by Kristina S:
Cozy feeling restaurant with friendly staff. The food was delicious and the staff was amazing. Definitely recommend stopping by and enjoying the food. We tried 3 different empanadas, and they didn't disappoint us.
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five star review by Yasmine S:
I stopped by here recently and was greeted warmly by staff and management alike. Ordered the La Flaka (basil chicken) empanada. It was a generous in size and very tasty too! The vibe was pleasant and I realized it was during happy hour so I decided to order a cocktail. I don't recall the name but it was something similar to an espresso martini with rum. Also very tasty!
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five star review by Kaimook C:
Unbelievably friendly staff. It feels like getting home and you were greeted by your families. Awesome empanadas and they are huge! Couldn't pick the favorite one honestly. Plus we were surprised with whiskey flight on the house!!
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five star review by Vanessa R:
Exceptional and by far the best food ever! The empanadas are rich in flavor and exquisite. The dough is different than any other I've ever had. Also, not greasy. However, it's not dry because it's loaded just right. We had the Ceviche too and the fried plantain chips is another excellent choice. Service is on point and hands down to the owner. She ensures red carpet treatment to everyone and Coconut Mojitos.... Yummy
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five star review by Aiden N:
We were so happy to stumble upon this restaurant!!! The food and cocktails were delicious. I recommend the ceviche, mini empanadas, and house special guava margaritas. The waitress was attentive, and the service is excellent. Highly recommend if you're in the area. It's a total vibe!
Catering for Gatherings Big and Small
Planning a party, office lunch, or special event? Our catering packages make it easy to serve bold, comforting flavors your guests will actually remember. Choose from handcrafted empanadas, arroz con gandules, signature sides, salads, and more.
Explore Catering PackagesMore Than a Meal — It’s an Experience
Join us for empanada-making workshops, mixology events, and interactive culinary experiences designed for teams, friends, families, and private groups. Roll dough, fold empanadas, shake cocktails, and make memories around the table.
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