2521 N California Ave, Chicago (872) 243-1059 Open late
The bar at La Licor Panamericana in Logan Square, Chicago, beneath a wall of glowing bottle crates

The menu

Small plates for the table, from the raw bar to the grill. Order a few, share everything.

Ceviche in a speckled bowl, a Latin American small plate at La Licor Grilled skewers with plantain chips Shrimp in a golden sauce with grilled lemon

To start & share

Snacks, raw bar and lighter plates

  • Chicharrón

    Deep-fried pork belly, lime.

  • Pão de Queijo

    Tapioca cheese bread, mango passion fruit jam.

  • Fried Yuca

    Pickled cabbage relish, tomato sauce. Add chicharrón.

  • Oysters (6)

    Lime, clamato.

  • Empanadas (2)

    Spinach and cheese (vegetarian) or beef.

  • Mariquitas

    Green plantain chips, aioli.

  • Palmito Ceviche

    Heart of palm, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, cherry tomatoes, orange citrus dressing, oil.

  • Criolla Salad

    Seasonal tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, red wine vinaigrette. Add steak or chicken.

  • Chifrijo

    Rice, pico de gallo, avocado, beans. Add chicharrón +$3.

From the kitchen

Bigger plates, built to pass around

  • Chuzos

    Beef skewers, cilantro, aioli.

  • El Chori

    Argentinean chorizo, chimichurri, salsa criolla, French roll.

  • Pollo Chuco

    Fried chicken, pickled cabbage, plantain, pickled red onion, pink sauce.

  • Jalea

    Fried calamari, white fish, shrimp, salsa criolla, tartar sauce.

  • Lomo Saltado

    Beef loin, sautéed onions and peppers, jus, fries, rice.

  • Pescado Zarandeado

    Whole fish in adobo.

  • 4 AM Burger

    Street-style smash burger, chistorra, Oaxaca cheese. Add fries or egg.