Colombian's Taste Menu
Introducing Colombian's Taste, a sandwich joint located in Itasca, IL. This casual eatery offers a range of Colombian delights, including authentic arepas and empanadas. Customers rave about the delicious food and excellent service, with reviews highlighting the tasty empanadas and refreshing tropical juices. The menu boasts many vegetarian options and caters to a variety of dietary needs. With outdoor seating, waiter service, and happy hour specials, Colombian's Taste provides a welcoming atmosphere for diners. Whether you're a fan of Colombian cuisine or looking to try something new, this restaurant is a must-visit. Don't miss out on the opportunity to savor the flavors of Colombia right here in Illinois.
Para picar
Yucaton
Steamed cassava with pork belly pieces, garnished with cilantro and served with Colombian Aji and our signature pink sauce
Empanada De Carne
The outer crust is made with precooked cornmeal. The filling is meat, potatoes seasoned with hogao (Colombian style sauce)
Empanada De Pollo
The outer crust is made with precooked cornmeal. The filling is chicken, potatoes seasoned with hogao (Colombian style sauce)
Empanada Vegetariana
(Special order. Minimum of empanadas ) The outer crust is made with precooked cornmeal. The filling is vegetables, potatoes seasoned with hogao (Colombian style sauce)
Mini Empanadas
cocktail empanadas. Either Beef, Chicken or Vegetarian
Salchipapa Con Fries
Combiantion of Colombain Potatoes (or fries) and beef sausage served with Salsa Rosada (mix of ketchup and mayonnaise)
Salchipapa Con Papa Criolla
Combiantion of Colombain Potatoes (or fries) and beef sausage served with Salsa Rosada (mix of ketchup and mayonnaise)
Papa Criolla
Plátano Maduro Con Queso
Yuca Frita
Steam Yuca With Garlic
Chicharrón Con Arepa
Chorizo Con Arepa
Morcilla Con Arepa
Patacones
Maduro Frito
Patacon Con Hogao
Bandeja Colombian’s Taste With Carne Asada
Typical Colombian dish served with rice, beans, plantain, grilled skirt steak, chorizo, pork rinds, fried egg, avocado and corn cake.
Bandeja Colombian’s Taste With Carne Molida
Typical Colombian dish served with rice, beans, plantain, grilled skirt steak, chorizo, pork rinds, fried egg, avocado and corn cake.
Carne Asada C.T
oz of New York Steak grilled to perfection, served with our coleslaw salad, chimichurri, white rice and sweet fried plantains.
Sobrebarriga A La Criolla
Flank steak cooked in guiso (homemade Colombian creole sauce) served with rice, potatoes, cassava tomato and avocado.
Sancocho De Gallina
(Saturday Only) A soup combining the delicious flavors of the hen with potatoes, cassava, corn, and green plantain. Served with rice, tomato and avocado.
Tostada Con Todo
Deep fried plantain served with shredded beef, pork rinds, guacamole, hogao (Colombian style sauce)
Ceviche De Camarones
Fresh Jumbo Shrimp dipped on our signature pink sauce, with a dash of red onion and cilantro, served with fried plantains and avocado.
Arroz Con Pollo Con Papa Criolla
Rice with chicken and vegetables. Served with either papita criolla (Colombian potatoes), fried cassava or potato fries.
Arroz Con Pollo Con Yuca
Rice with chicken and vegetables. Served with either papita criolla (Colombian potatoes), fried cassava or potato fries.
Arroz Con Pollo Con Fries
Rice with chicken and vegetables. Served with either papita criolla (Colombian potatoes), fried cassava or potato fries.
Chuleta De Cerdo
Breaded Pork Loin, served with fried plantains, rice and salad
Picada Servings
Bite size assorted pork rinds, pork ribs, Colombian sausage, grilled chicken, fried cassava, green plantain, tomatoes, and corn cake. Serve with homemade green hot sauce (aji)
Plato Mixto
Skirt steak served side-by-side with grilled chicken, rice, fried cassava, salad and chimichurri
Ajiaco
A thick soup made with shredded chicken, three varieties of potatoes and guasca herb served with rice, capers, cream and avocado
Bagre Colombian's Taste
Cat Fish cooked in guiso (homemade Colombian creole sauce made with milk)
Tamal Tolimense
An inheritance from the Indian-Colombian culture. A corn cake filled with rice, chicken, pork, beef, potato, peas and egg. All wrapped in a banana leaf.
Plato Del Dia
Today’s special. Monday – Friday :am – :pm
Main Dish
Sandwiches
Hawaiian With Papa Criolla
White Hoagie ” bread, seasoned chicken breast, provolone cheese, onions, tomato, Colombian’s taste garlic sauce. Served with either Colombian potatoes (papita criolla) or fried cassava.
Hawaiian With Yuca
White Hoagie ” bread, ham, provolone cheese, pineapple sauce, tomato, Colombian’s taste garlic sauce. Served with either Colombian potatoes (papita criolla) or Fried cassava.
Hawaiian With Fries
White Hoagie ” bread, ham, provolone cheese, pineapple sauce, tomato, Colombian’s taste garlic sauce. Served with either Colombian potatoes (papita criolla) or Fried cassava.
Chicken With Papa Criolla
White Hoagie ” bread, seasoned chicken breast, provolone cheese, onions, tomato, Colombian’s taste garlic sauce. Served with either Colombian potatoes (papita criolla) or fried cassava.
Chicken With Yuca
White Hoagie ” bread, seasoned chicken breast, provolone cheese, onions, tomato, Colombian’s taste garlic sauce. Served with either Colombian potatoes (papita criolla) or fried cassava.
Chicken With Fries
White Hoagie ” bread, seasoned chicken breast, provolone cheese, onions, tomato, Colombian’s taste garlic sauce. Served with either Colombian potatoes (papita criolla) or fried cassava.
Steak With Papa Criolla
White Hoagie ” bread, seasoned steak, provolone cheese, onions, tomato, Colombian’s taste garlic sauce. Served with either Colombian potatoes (papita criolla) or fried cassava.
Steak With Yuca
White Hoagie ” bread, seasoned steak, provolone cheese, onions, tomato, Colombian’s taste garlic sauce. Served with either Colombian potatoes (papita criolla) or fried cassava
Steak With Fries
White Hoagie ” bread, seasoned steak, provolone cheese, onions, tomato, Colombian’s taste garlic sauce. Served with either Colombian potatoes (papita criolla) or fried cassava.
Pandebono
Delicious cheese bread, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack with coffee. It's a simple recipe made with cheese and two kinds of flour.
Arepa Con Pollo
Grilled chicken served with corn cake (Add cheese...$.)
Arepa Con Carne
Grilled skirt steak served with corn cake (Add Cheese...$.)
Arepa Con Queso
Grilled corn cake stuffed with cheese
Arepa De Choclo (Single)
Sweet corn cake stuffed with cheese
Arepa De Choclo (DOUBLE)
Sweet corn cake stuffed with cheese
