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Ay Ay Picante
4569 N Elston Ave
Chicago, IL 60630
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Main Menu
Piqueos Vegetarianos - Vegetarian Appetizers
Choclo con Queso - Origen Andino
$7.00
A whole Peruvian white Corn served with slices of panela cheese
Huancaínas - Origen Sierrra
$8.00
Choice of boiled potatoes or fried yuquitas, covered with a creamy blend of cheeses & Aji Amarillo (Peruvian yellow pepper). Served with eggs & olives
Ensalada Mixta
$10.00
Lettuce & tomato tossed in citrus dressing topped with onions & slices of avocado
Palta Rellena Vegetariana
$8.00
Once called "Aligator Pear", a delicious avocado stuffed with green peas, diced potatoes, carrots, mayonnaise, & black olives
Platos Vegetarianos - Vegetarian Entrées
Fettuccini al Oleo con Champiñones - Origen Italiano Peruano
$14.00
Mushrooms & fettuccini sautéed in virgin olive oil & sweet red peppers
Tallarines Verdes al Albahaca con Champiñones - Origen Italiano Peruano
$16.00
Peruvian style sautéed mushrooms & fettuccine in a homemade green sauce, made with albahaca ( Basil Sauce)
Vegetales al Oleo - Origen Italiano Peruano
$12.00
Sautéed mushrooms, broccoli, carrots, red onions, & sweet red peppers.Served with steamed or fried yucca
Arroz Chaufa con Champiñones - Origen Chino Peruano
$13.00
Peruvian-Chinese style fried rice tossed with sautéed mushrooms, eggs, red pepper & green onions. Cooked with soy sauce & Sesame oil
Champiñones Saltados
$8.00
Mushrooms sautéed in olive oil, Albahaca (basil), garlic, red peppers, & white wine
Piqueos - Appetizers
Palta Rellena con Pollo o Camarones - Origen Nuovo Andino
Avocado stuffed with shredded chicken or large shrimps, diced potatoes, green peas, carrots, mayonnaise, & olives
- $10.00
- $13.00
Papa Rellena - Origen Criollo
$8.00
Twice cooked mashed potato (deep fried), stuffed with seasoned lean beef, eggs & raisins, served on a bed of thin cut onions (salsa Criolla) & lettuce
Anticuchos - Origen Afro Peruano
$8.00
Two skewers of marinated beef hearts with seared potatoes
Chicharrón de Calamares - Origen Afro Chino Peruano
$14.00
Deep-fried seasoned calamari. Accompanied by Salsa Criolla, corn, & fried yucca
Tamal Peruano - Origen Arequipa
$8.00
Peruvian tamale filled with chicken, nuts, & Peruvian black olives & cooked in banana leaf. Accompanied by Salsa Criolla (onion salad)
Empanada Peruana - Comida del Virreynato XVII
$3.00
A pastry stuffed with seasoned lean beef, eggs & raisins. Accompanied by our spicy hot sauce
Sopas Grandes - Large Soups
Parihuela - Origen Mediterraneo
$19.00
A fisherman's stew made with fish, shrimp, calamari, mussels, octopus, chicha de jora (Inca corn beer) & a blend of Peruvian spices. It has a rich & complex flavor
Sopa de Mariscos - Origen Costa
$19.00
Mixed seafood soup with fish, octopus, shrimp, mussels, squid, onions, tomatoes, Cooked with Inca corn beer
Chupe de Camarones - Origen Arequipa
$19.00
Creamed soup cooked with shrimp, a blend of spices, egg, salsa madre (fish broth), & a hint of huacatay (Peruvian black mint)
Sopa Del Día - Soup of the Day
$13.00
Sopa a la Minuta: Beef soup with milk, angel hair pasta, tomatoes, & green onions. Sopa a la Criolla: Beef soup cooked with milk aderezo peruano (onions, garlic, olive oil), tomatoes, angel hair pasta, eggs, & onions
Chicharrónes - Fried Seafood Entrées
Chicharrón de Calamares - Origen Afro Chino Peruano
$20.00
Deep-fried breaded tender calamari seasoned in mixture of spices such as siyao (soy sauce). Accompanied by Salsa Criolla (onion salad), corn, & fried yucca
Jalea de Mariscos - Origen Chino Peruano
$21.00
Deep-fried breaded calamari, shrimp, & fish seasoned in a mixture of spices such as siyao (soy sauce). Accompanied by salsa criolla (onion salad), corn, & fried yucca
Chicharrón De Pescado - Origen Chino Peruano
$18.00
Deep fried strips of tilapia fillet marinated in garlic & siyao (soy sauce). Accompanied by salsa criolla, corn, & fried yucca
Camarones Fritos / or Grilled
$21.00
Fried breaded Jumbo shrimp marinated in garlic & siyao (soy sauce). Served with a house salad, rice or homemade French fries. (choose of two)
Filete Alo Macho (Opcion: Frito, Al Vapor, o Ala Plancha)
$21.00
Deep fried, steamed, or pan seared fillet of tilapia topped with a combination of seafood that is sautéed with salsa Huancaina (cheese sauce), tomato, & salsa madre (fish sauce). Accompanied with steamed rice
Pescado Frito
$18.00
A dish found on every street in Lima. Tilapia lightly seasoned in garlic, breaded & fried. Served with fresh green salad, steamed rice, or fries (choose two)
Mariscos - Seafood Entrées
Sudado de Camarones - Origen Costa Norte
$21.00
Steamed jumbo shrimp cooked in shrimp bisque. Served with steamed rice & potato
Filete De Pescado Sudado - Origen Ay Ay Picante
$19.00
Tilapia fillet, marinated in Chef Don Lucas' signature sauce, steamed with tomatoes & onions with a touch of wine. Served with rice & boiled potato
Sudado de Mariscos - Origen Costa Norte
$21.00
Chef Don Lucas' signature steamed seafood combination cooked in vino blanco (white wine), onions, & tomato base. Served with steamed rice & potatoes
Arroz con Mariscos - Origen Criollo
$21.00
Delicious shrimps, octopus, calamari, & mussels served in seasoned rice made with red peppers, green peas, cilantro, & onions
Tallarines Saltados con Camarones - Origen Italiano Chino
$20.00
autéed fettuccine with jumbo shrimps & cooked with siyao (soy sauce)
Carne y Pollo - Meat & Poultry
Lomo Saltado - Origen Chino Peruano
$18.00
Lima style sautéed lean beef, tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, onions on a mountain of homemade fries. Served with steamed rice
Pollo Saltado - Origen Chino Peruano
$18.00
Boneless chicken breast sautéed with cilantro, tomatoes, onions, garlic, & spices. Served with homemade fries & steamed rice
Seco de Carne - Origen Limeño
$18.00
Beef cooked with chicha de Jora (Inca corn beer), green peas, ají especial (sun-dried red chili). Accompanied by rice & frijoles canarios cooked with bacon
Seco de Cordero - Origen Norteño
$20.00
Lamb cooked with chicha de Jora (Inca beer), green peas, ají especial (sun-dried red chili). Accompanied by white rice & frijoles canarios cooked with bacon
Ají de Gallina - Origen Limeño
$18.00
Shreaded breast of chicken cooked with eggs, peanuts, aji amarillo & cheeses. Accompanied by steamed rice & black olives
Papas a la Diabla con Bistec - Origen Andino
$20.00
Grilled steak with steamed "Devil" potatoes served with Huancaína - cheese & yellow pepper sauce. Accompanied by white rice
Arroz con Pollo - Origen Limeño
$18.00
Breast of chicken, rice, cilantro, red peppers, and green peas cooked in Inca corn beer
Bistec Encebollado
$18.00
Grilled steak topped with sautéed tomatoes, cilantro, siyao, vinegar, cilantro & onions. Accompanied by steamed white rice
Tallarines Verdes con Bistec o Bistec Apanado - Origen Italiano Peruano
$20.00
Fettuccine in green albahaca sauce with grilled or breaded steak
Chaufas - Fried Rice
Arroz Chaufa con Carne o Pollo - Origen Chino Peruano
$17.00
Fried rice with beef, eggs, red peppers, & green onions. Cooked with soy sauce, sesame oil, & garlic
Arroz Chaufa con Mariscos - Origen Chino Peruano
$21.00
Fried rice seafood, eggs, red peppers, & green onions. Cooked with soy sauce, garlic & sesame oil
Arroz Chaufa con Camarones - Origen Chino Peruano
$21.00
Fried rice shrimp, eggs, red peppers, & green onions. Cooked with soy sauce & garlic & sesame oil
Guarniciones - Side Orders
Salsa de Ay Ay Picante
$7.00 – $13.00
16 or 32 ounces of homemade "Ají" hot chili pepper sauce
Rocoto
$3.00
Red Peruvian chili pepper
Platanos Fritos
$5.00
Fried Plantains
Aceitunas de Botija
$3.00
Peruvian Black Olives
Salsa Criolla
$5.00
Thin slices of red onions marinated in lime juice
Frejoles Canarios
$6.00
Peruvian canary beans cooked with bacon, garlic, & onions
Salsa Huancaina
$5.00
Cheese sauce made with mild Peruvian yellow pepper, & panela cheese
Palta
$4.00
Fresh whole Avocado
Papas Fritas
$4.00
French fries
Arroz Blanco
$4.00
Steamed white garlic rice
Pure de Papas
$5.00
Smashed potatoes seasoned with salt & pepper
Yuquitas Fritas
$4.00
Fried Yucca - potato of the Amazon
Tradiciónes Peruana
Brochetas De Lunahuaná - Origen Cañete
$22.00
Skewers of salmon & shrimp marinated in fish sauce. Accompanied by steamed garlic rice
Salmón Limeño - Origen Limeño
$22.00
Pan-seared salmon topped with seafood sauce & mushrooms. Potatoes & vegetables
Fettuccini al Oleo con Salmón
$22.00
Fettuccine sautéed in a light wine oily sauce, basil, garlic, & sweet red peppers topped with a pan-seared salmon seasoned with house own recipe
Churrasco a la Parrilla
$22.00
Grilled sirloin steak Marinated in Bardales's Family Recipe served with a choice of fried potatoes, rice, or salad (pick two)
Medallón de Lomo Fino
$23.00
Filet mignon cooked on the grill topped with sautéed mushrooms in a red wine sauce. Served with mashed potatoes & fresh vegetables
Lomo Fino Tierra y Mar
$25.00
Surf & Turf. Filet mignon with parmesan cheese mushrooms, shrimp, octopus & calamari, sautéed in a seafood sauce (salsa Madre). Served with mashed potatoes & vegetables
Brochetta - Frutos Del Mar - Origen Nuovo Andino
$22.00
Skewers of seasoned tilapia, large shrimp, onions, & sweet red peppers cooked on the grill. Accompanied by steamed rice & special fish sauce (chef's recipe)
Picante De Mariscos - Origen Criollo
$20.00
Fresh seafood combo sautéed in white wine fish sauce & mixed with salsa de Huancaina (cheese pepper sauce). Served with steamed rice
Maravillas Del Mar
$20.00
Shrimp, octopus, squid, & mushroom cooked in a wine sauce. Served with steamed rice
Fettuccine Al Olivo Con Camarones - Origen Italiano Peruano
$20.00
Shrimp & fettuccini sautéed in olive oil, white wine, albahaca (basil), & red peppers
Pescado a la Vasca - Origen Vasco de España
$20.00
The tilapia is slightly seared & slightly sweet. Topped with sautéed onions, mushrooms, & peppers in a red wine sauce. Served with mashed potatoes & fresh vegetables
Pollo Al La Parrilla - Origen Criollo
$19.00
Grilled Chicken breast Marinated in Bardales's Family Recipe and white wine. Served with steamed garlic rice
Cau Cau de Mariscos Origen Criollo
$20.00
Casserole of seafood, diced potatoes and green peas, cooked with ground mild of Peruvian spices and herbs. Served with steamed rice
Cebiche Bar
Cebiche de Champiñones - Origen Nuovo Andino
$14.00
A plate of mushrooms marinated in lime juice & Peruvian Rocoto chilies. Accompanied by sweet potato, finely sliced red onions, & Choclo (Peruvian corn)
Cocktail De Camarones
$14.00
Jumbo shrimp, served with avocado, & lettuce topped with a Peruvian golf sauce
Cocktail De Cebiche
$13.00
Fresh tilapia marinated in lime juice & Peruvian Rocoto chilies served in a martini glass
Choros a la Chalaca - Origen Callao
Mussels on the Half Shell marinated in a succulent sauce made with lime juice, corn, onions, spices & dice tomatoes
- 1/2 Doz. $9.00
- 1 Doz. $16.00
Cebiche de Pescado - Comida Nacional del Peru
$17.00
A plate of fresh tilapia marinated in leche de tigre (limejuice & Peruvian Rocoto chilies). Accompanied by camote (sweet potato), finely sliced onions, & Choclo (Peruvian corn)
Cebiche de Camarones - Comida Nacional del Peru
$20.00
A plate of jumbo Shrimp marinated in leche de tigre (limejuice & Peruvian Rocoto chilies). Accompanied by camote (sweet potato), finely sliced red onions, & Choclo (Peruvian corn)
Cebiche Mixto - Comida Nacional del Peru
$20.00
A plate of variety of seafood & tilapia marinated in leche de tigre - lime juice & Peruvian rocoto chilies. Accompanied by lettuce, camote (sweet potato), finely sliced onions, & choclo (Peruvian corn)
Tiradito - Origen Japones Peruano
$17.00
Tilapia cut into fine slices, similar to sashimi, is marinated in Peruvian spices, ají Amarillo (yellow pepper) & citrus. Accompanied with sweet potatoes & Choclo
Bebidas - Drinks
Té
$3.00
Choice of English Breakfast tea or Chamomile
Té Frío
$2.50
Bottomless fresh ice tea with a slice of lime
Café Colombiano
$2.50
Bottomless brewed coffee from Columbia
Espresso
- Single $2.50
- Double $4.00
Cappuccino
$3.00
Espresso, hot milk, and steamed-milk froth
Café Ole
$3.00
Coffee with milk
Latte
$3.00
Steamed milk with espresso
Café Cortado
$3.00
Espresso with a little milk
Chocolate
$3.00
Hot chocolate made with milk
Inca Kola
$2.50
Peru's national soda with a bubble gum flavor
Refrescos Americanos
$2.00
Coca-Cola, Diet Coca-Cola, Pepsi, 7up
Jugos
$2.00
Juices - apple, cranberry, orange
Chicha Morada (Vaso)
$3.00Chicha Morada (Jarra)
$10.00Browse Nearby
General Info
Hours
Monday:
11:00am - 10:30pm
Tuesday:
11:00am - 10:30pm
Wednesday:
11:00am - 10:30pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 10:30pm
Friday:
11:00am - 10:30pm
Saturday:
11:00am - 10:30pm
Sunday:
11:00am - 10:30pm
About Us
In the Peruvian Restaurant 'Ay, Ay Picante' located at 4569 N. Elston Ave., Don Jaime Bardales and Doña Chamuca Bardales show through their delightful service, extraordinary skill, and their marvelous murals that their cuisine is an important expression of Peruvian culture. Come and experience a brilliant taste in a pleasant atmosphere with exceptional service. But, most of all, come and discover an overture to the Peruvian history and its cuisine! The food is prepared by Peruvian chefs using Peruvian spices. This makes the dishes delicious and authentic. The food can be both exotic and familiar. Peruvians were some of the first people to domesticate corn, avocados, potatoes, and chiles. Come and try a unique style of cooking in a relaxing atmosphere.