Cardona's Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Cardona's Restaurant, a cherished gem nestled in Albany Park, Chicago. Known for its authentic Mexican cuisine, this family-owned eatery brings the warmth of home-cooked meals to every plate. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with a friendly atmosphere and genuine hospitality.
One highlight is their homemade salsas, both green and red, served with fresh chips that set the tone for a flavorful journey. The pozole, particularly the red variant, has garnered rave reviews, as does their expansive selection of sopes, huaraches, and gorditas. Each dish is crafted with care, showcasing generous portions and freshly made tortillas, making every bite a celebration of taste.
If you seek an authentic Mexican experience at reasonable prices, Cardona's is a must-visit. Their deft combination of flavorful dishes and welcoming service ensures you'll leave with happy taste buds and a contented heart.
Bebidas
Jarritos
Smoothie
Coffee
Tea
Coca Cola De Botella
Refrescos en Lata
Licuado
Agua De Botella
Horchata
Tamarindo
Jamaica
Fresa
Pina Colada
Limon
Mango
Aguas Frescas
Antojitos Mexicanos
Huarache (Sencillo)
Handmade tortilla with black beans inside. Topped with salsa, queso fresco and onions
Huarache with meat (con carne)
Handmade tortilla with black beans inside. Topped with salsa, queso fresco, onions and desired protein
Huarache Combinado
Handmade tortilla with black beans inside. Topped with salsa, queso fresco, onions and a combination of two meats
Huarache Barbacoa
Handmade tortilla with black beans inside. Topped with our house red and green salsa, queso fresco, onions and barbacoa
Huarache De Bistek
Handmade tortilla with black beans inside. Topped with salsa, queso fresco, onions and bistec (flank steak)
Super Huarche Cstilla
Large handmade tortilla with black beans inside. Topped with salsa, queso fresco, onions and costillas De rez/ beef short rib
Super Huarache Sencillo
Large handmade tortilla with black beans inside. Topped with salsa, queso fresco, onions
Sopes Sencillo
Handmade tortilla topped with pinto beans, lettuce, and queso fresco
Sope Con
Handmade tortilla topped with pinto beans, lettuce, queso fresco and your choice of meat
Sope Combinado
Handmade tortilla topped with pinto beans, lettuce, queso fresco and your choice of a combination of two meats
Sope De Bisteck
Handmade tortilla topped with pinto beans, lettuce, queso fresco and bistec/ flank steak
Sope De Barbacoa
Handmade tortilla topped with pinto beans, lettuce, queso fresco and barbacoa
Quesadilla with a choice of filling.
Handmade quesadilla with melted cheese and your choice of filling.
Quesadilla De Queso
Handmade quesadilla with melted cheese
Quesadilla Combinado
Handmade quesadilla with melted cheese and your choice of two meats
Quesadilla De Barbacoa
Handmade quesadilla with melted cheese and barbacoa. House favorite!
Quesadilla Arina
Flour tortilla with melted cheese
Tlacoyo Con Nopales
Thicker handmade tortilla stuffed with black beans. Topped with green salsa, nopales (cactus), cilantro, onions and queso fresc
Tlacoyo Con
Thicker handmade tortilla stuffed with black beans. Topped with green salsa, cilantro, onions, queso fresco and your choice of meat
Tlacoyo Sencillo
Thicker handmade tortilla stuffed with black beans. Topped with green salsa, cilantro, onions and queso fresco
Tlacoyo Combinado
Thicker handmade tortilla stuffed with black beans. Topped with green salsa, cilantro, onions, queso fresco and your choice of meat
Gordita
Cheese stuffed tortilla pouch filled with desired choicee of protein .topped with lettuce, cheese and sour cream desired choice of meat
Pambazo
Bread dipped in red guajillo pepper sauce, filled with chorizo (Mexican sausage), potatoes, lettuce, cheese, sour cream
Pambazo Regular
Bread dipped in red guajillo pepper sauce, filled with chorizo (Mexican sausage), potatoes, lettuce, cheese, and sour cream
Pambazo Barbacoa
Bread dipped in red guajillo pepper sauce, filled with chorizo (Mexican sausage), potatoes, lettuce, cheese, sour cream and bar
Tostada
Crispy fried tortilla spread with refried beans. Topped with lettuce, queso fresco, sour cream and your choice of protein
Tostada De Pata
Crispy fried tortilla spread with refried beans. Topped with lettuce, queso fresco, sour cream and pita/ pigs feet
Fajitas De Pollo
Chicken fajitas sauteed with green peppers and onions. Comes with homemade rice, beans, a side salad and four handmade tortilla
Fajitas De Bistec
Bistec fajitas sauteed with green peppers and onions. Comes with homemade rice, beans, a side salad and four handmade tortillas
Enchiladas Rojas
Hand rolled tortillas filled with chicken drenched with our famous red salsa comes with homemade rice, beans, and a side salad
Enchiladas Verdes
Hand rolled tortillas filled with chicken drenched with our famous green salsa comes with homemade rice, beans, and a side salad
Enchiladas Mole
Hand rolled tortillas filled with chicken drenched with our famous mole sauce comes with homemade rice, beans, and a side salad
Chalupas
Four fried tortillas served with your choice of chicken or steak. Topped with red and green salsa, cilantro, onion and cheese
Tampiquena
Skirt steak with a side of mole drenched enchilada topped with onion and cilantro. Comes with a side of rice, beans, and four h
Carne Asada
Skirt steak prepared to your temperature choice. Comes with rice, beans a side salad and four handmade tortillas
Filetes De Pescado
Two grilled fish fillets. Comes with a side of rice, beans and a side salad. Four handmade tortillas
Mix Cardona
Bistec/ beef steak mixed with sauteed peppers, onions, mushrooms, and melted cheese. Comes with a side of rice, beans and four
Pollo Con Mole
Chicken drenched in our house mole sauce. Comes with a side of rice, beans and four handmade tortillas
Costillas De Res
Beef ribs sauteed with caramelized onions. Comes with rice, beans and four handmade tortillas
Milanesa
Breaded steak with a side of rice, beans, a side salad and four handmade tortillas
Bistec Al Gusto
Bistec/ beef steak with onions prepared to your preference. Sauteed in red or green salsa and/or even our ranchero salsa
Chuletas De Puerco
Pork chops drenched in your choice of salsa .comes with rice, beans, and four handmade tortillas
Pechuga Empanizada
Breaded chicken breast comes with a side of rice, beans, a side salad and four handmade tortillas
Pechuga Asada
Grilled chicken breast with a side of rice, beans, side salad and four handmade tortillas
Chiles Rellenos
Two queso fresco stuffed poblano peppers caked in egg batter topped with our house ranchero sauce and onions. Comes with rice
Flautas
Shredded chicken sauteed in tomato sauce wrapped in fried tortilla, topped with lettuce, cheese (queso fresco) and sour cream
Alambre DF
Bistec/ beef steak mixed with peppers, tomatoes, onion and melted cheese. Comes with a side of rice, beans and four handmade tortillas
Barbacoa
Spicy, shredded, slow-braised beef topped with onions and cilantro. Comes with a side of rice, beans and four handmade tortilla
Carne Asada Con Nopales
Skirt steak with cactus, topped with cilantro, onion and cheese. Comes with rice, beans a small side salad and four handmade to
Platillos Mexicanos
Desayunos
3 Pancakes
Huevos Rancheros
Two eggs your style drenched in our house ranchero sauce. Comes with a side or rice and beans
Huevos Con Chorizo
Scrambled eggs with chorizo (Mexican sausage). A side of rice, beans and four handmade tortillas provided
Huevos Con Salchicha
Scrambled eggs with Salchicha (sausage). Comes with a side of rice, beans and four handmade tortillas
Huevos Con Arroz Y Frijoles
Two eggs your style with rice, beans and four handmade tortillas
Huevos Con Arroz Frijoles Y Bistec
Two eggs your style with bistec (sauteed flank steak with onions) rice, beans and four handmade tortillas
Huevos a La Mexicana
Scrambled eggs with green peppers and tomatoes. Served with rice, beans and four handmade tortillas
Huevos Con Jamon
Scrambled eggs with ham. Comes with a side of rice, beans and four handmade tortillas
Chilaquiles
Tortilla chips drenched in your choice of green or red house salsa topped with onions, cheese and sour cream
Torta Cubana
Torta
Torta Chilanga
Torta Hawaiana
Torta Mojada
Torta Bistek
Torta Asada
Torta Empanisada
Chicken Tenders
Hot Dog Con Papas
Solo Hot Dog
Hamburguesa Con Papas
Solo Hamburgesa
Torta Milanesa De Res
Almuerzo
Tacos/Burritos
Tacos
Taco Dinner
Taco De Barbacoa
Barbacoa taco topped with onion and cilantro
Taco De Chile Relleno
Topped with onion and cilantro
Taco De Pescado 2
2 Fish (Tilapia) tacos topped with onion and cilantro.
Taco De Pollo
Taco Vegetariano
Taco Dinner Azada
Burrito
Burrito with your choice of protein filled with lettuce, tomatoes, beans, sour cream and cheese
Burrito De Barbacoa
Barbacoa burrito with lettuce, tomatoes, beans, sour cream and cheese
Burrito De Bistec
Bistec burrito with lettuce, tomatoes, beans, sour cream and cheese
Burrito Dinner
Burrito with protein of your choice filled with lettuce, tomatoes, beans, sour cream and cheese
Burrito Dinner Barbacoa
Barbacoa burrito with lettuce, tomatoes, beans, sour cream and cheese. Comes with a side of rice and beans
Burrito Dinner Bistec
Burrito Swizo Ranchero
Burrito with your choice of protein filled with lettuce, tomatoes, beans, sour cream and cheese
Pozole Rojo
Traditional red pozole with tortilla chips
Mole De Olla
Slow cooked braised beef and vegetable soup in guajillo sauce. (Vegetables include corn, carrots, potatoes
Caldo De Pollo
Chicken soup with handmade tortillas. Our house soup includes a chicken drumstick along with rice, carrots
Pozole Verde
Traditional green pozole with chicken and tortilla chips
Menudo
Cows stomach (tripe) in red chili pepper broth. Doesn't sound appetizing at first but its a traditional delicious
Consome
House favorite!braised beef with rice, garbanzo beans and chipotle pepper sauce. Served with hand made tortillas
Caldo De Res
Braised beef and vegetable soup. Vegetables include carrots, potatoes, green beans, and epazote
Mole De Olla Chico
Slow cooked braised beef and vegetable soup in guajillo sauce. (Vegetables include corn, carrots, potatoes
Caldo De Pollo Chico
Our house chicken soup includes a chicken drumstick along with rice, carrots, potatoes
Posole Rojo Chico
Traditional red pozole with tortilla chips
Posole Verde Chico
Traditional green pozole with chicken and tortilla chips
Menudo Chico
Cows stomach (tripe) in red chili pepper broth. Doesn't sound appetizing at first but its a traditional delicious
Consome Chico
House favorite!braised beef with rice, garbanzo beans and chipotle pepper sauce. Served with hand made tortillas
Caldo De Res Chico
Braised beef and vegetable soup. Vegetables include carrots, potatoes, green beans, and epazote
Caldos Y Ensaladas
Camarones Y Pescado
Ceviche De Camaron
Shrimp ceviche .served with tostadas and Valentina sauce on the side
Camarones a La Diabla
Grilled shrimp sauteed in spicy red chile pepper sauce served with a side of rice, side salad and handmade
Caldo De Camarones
Traditional red guajillo broth shrimp soup with carrots and potatoes
Camarones a La Plancha
Pan fried shrimp served with a side of rice, side salad and handmade tortillas
Fajitas De Camaron
Shrimp fajitas sauteed with green peppers and onions. Served with rice, beans, small side salad and
Ceviche De Pescado
Fish ceviche .served with tostadas and Valentina sauce on the side
Guacamole
Side of guacamole with chips
Nachos
Nachos no meat
Nachos Con Carne
Nachos with your choice of steak, chicken, or beef on top
Sopa (Small)
House soup
Sopa (Large)
House soup
Frijoles
Side of beans
Arroz
Side of rice
Aguacate
Side of avocado
Nopales
Side of cactus
Crema
Side of sour cream
Salsa to Go
Chips
Side of chips
Fries
Side of fries
Arroz Y Frijoles
Side of rice and beans
Tortillas Mano
Handmade tortillas