El Chalan Restaurant Menu
El Chalan Restaurant in Miami offers a blend of Latin American and Peruvian cuisine with a focus on seafood dishes. Known for its friendly staff and authentic flavors, this restaurant has received praise for its ceviche, lomo saltado, and fried red snapper. Customers appreciate the home-style cooking at reasonable prices and the comforting atmosphere that makes them feel like part of the family. With a range of vegetarian options, outdoor seating, and private dining available, El Chalan caters to various preferences and occasions. The menu includes traditional Peruvian dishes that are well-seasoned and generously portioned, satisfying diners looking for a flavorful and affordable meal. Whether you're a longtime fan or a first-time visitor, El Chalan promises a memorable dining experience that captures the essence of Peru.
Ceviches
Tri Color Fish Ceviche / Ceviche De Pescado Tres Colores
Three flavors. Our Traditional Lemon and Lime, Aji Amarillo (Yellow Peruvian Chiles), and Rocoto (Red Peruvian Chiles)
Tri Color Mixto Ceviche / Ceviche Mixto Tres Colores
Served in three flavors. Our Traditional Lemon and Lime, Aji Amarillo (Yellow Peruvian Chiles), and Rocoto (Red Peruvian Chiles). Fish, Calamari, Shrimp, and Octopus
Fish Ceviche / Ceviche De Pescado
Ceviche Mixto
Fish, Calamari, Shrimp, and Octopus
Ceviche Mixto Al Chalan
Mixto with Mussels / con Choros
Ceviche De Mariscos
Shrimp, Calamari, and Octopus
Shrimp Ceviche / Ceviche De Camarones
Fish And Shrimp Ceviche / Ceviche De Pescado Y Camaron
Fish And Calamari Ceviche / Ceviche De Pescado Y Calamar
Fish And Octopus Ceviche / Ceviche De Pescado Y Pulpo
Octopus Ceviche / Ceviche De Pulpo
Fountain Of Youth Fish Ceviche Cocktail / Vuelve A La Vida De Pescado
A large wine glass served with a finely diced Ceviche cocktail
Deep Fried Fish Chunks Or Calamari / Chicharron De Pescado O Calamari
Deep Fried Shrimp / Chicharron De Camarones
Potatoes A La Huancaina / Papa A La Huancaina
An amazing mildly spicy cheese sauce that includes aji amarillo (Yellow Peruvian Chiles) and fresh cheese + Potatoes can be substituted for fried Yucca (Cassava) / Se puede substituir con Yucca frita
Causa Limeña
A special Peruvian dish prepared with soft yellow potato mash and a shredded chicken or Tuna center. + Only available on Saturday and Sunday
Mussels A La Chalaca / Choros A La Chalaca
Mussels topped with a onion, tomato, cilantro and corn marinade. Refreshing and delicious!
House Salad / Ensalada
Ensalada Al Chalan
Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Egg, Carrots, poached potato, pickles, corn, and Olives
Appetizers / Entradas
Peruvian Specialties
Lomo Saltado
Our Signature Dish! We use only the finest Certified Angus Beef C.A.B. sautéed with onions and tomatoes then mixed with french fries and a side of white rice
Chicken Saltado / Pollo Saltado
Breaded Steak / Bistec Apanado
Chorillana Steak / Bistec A La Chorillana
Thin steak covered in a red wine sauce with onions, red peppers, and tomatoes. With Palomilla or add $. for C.A.B. Flap Meat / Lomo Fino
Aji De Gallina
Shredded Chicken in a Yellow Peruvian Chile Cheese Sauce. Mildly spicy and very delicious. A traditional Peruvian Dish
Cilantro Beef Stew / Seco De Res En Salsa De Cilantro
Served with White Rice and White Beans / Con Arroz Blanco y Frijoles Blanco
Cau Cau
Beef tripe stewed with Potatoes in a Yellow Mint Sauce
Mondonguito A La Italiana
Beef tripe sautéed with Onions, Tomatoes, and French Fries
Peruvian Sampler / Piqueo Peruano
Papa a La Huancaina, Beef Stew (Seco de Res), and Cau Cau All on one plate!
Spinach And Basil Spaghetti / Tallarines Verdes
Spaghetti served in a creamy and delicious Spinach and Basil Cheese Sauce!
Chaufa Peruvian Fried Rice / Arroz Chaufa
Not your typical Fried Rice. Try this to experience why Peru is blessed to have a strong Asian influence in its cuisine!
Chaufa Mixto Al "Chalan"
Our famous Fried Rice with Steak, Chicken, Shrimp, Calamari, Mussels, and Octopus! / Nuestro famoso Chaufa con Carne, Pollo, Camaron, Calamari, Choros y Pulpo!
Sautéed Spaghetti / Tallarin Saltado
Sautéed Spaghetti with Onions, Red Peppers, and Tomatoes
Tacu Tacu With Lomo Fino Al Jugo
White Beans and Rice mixed together then sautéed to create a crispy delight! Served with our famous Lomo Saltado (minus the fries)
The Chalan Combo / Combinado Al Chalan
Flap Meat (Lomo Saltado style), White Beans and Rice, with a Fried Egg / Lomo Fino al Jugo, Frijoles Blancos con Arroz, y Huevo Frito
Steak With The Basics / Bistec A Lo Pobre
Grilled Palomilla Steak with White Beans and Rice, Fried Egg, and Plantains
Grilled Chicken / Pollo A La Plancha
With Rice and French Fries / Con Arroz Blanco y Papas FritasPapas Fritas
Grilled Palomilla / Bistec A La Plancha
Grilled Surf And Turf / Parrillada De Mariscos, Lomo, Y Pollo
This has everything! Grilled Lomo, Chicken, Fish, Shrimp, Octopus, and Calamari
Pescado A Lo Macho
Fried Filet of White Fish served in a Home Made White Wine Bechamel Sauce with Shrimp, Calamari, and Octopus
Pescado Con Mariscos
A seafood combination of Grilled Fish filet, Mussels, Calamari, Octopus, and Shrimp in a Tasty Seafood Bechamel Sauce with Mushrooms
Pescado Al "Chalan"
Grilled Fish filet with Sautéed Shrimp in a Seafood Bechamel Sauce with Mushrooms
Poached Fish / Pescado Sudado
Poached Fish in an amazing Seafood Red Sauce covered in Onions and Tomatoes
Fish A La Chorillana / Pescado A La Chorillana
Fried Fish filet in a Red Wine Sauce covered in Onions, Tomatoes, and Peppers. Served with White Rice and Golden Potatoes
Pescado Al Thermidor
This masterpiece comes with Grilled Fish and Sautéed Shrimp covered in an amazing Mustard Bechamel Sauce with Mushrooms and topped with a layer of melted Mozzarella Cheese and a sprinkle of Parmesan
Pescado A La Florentina
Grilled Fish and Shrimp covered in a White Bechamel Seafood Sauce with Spinach and Mushrooms topped with melted Mozzarella
Pescado Al Ajillo Con Camarones
Grilled Fish filet and Sautéed Shrimp in a Seafood Garlic Sauce. Served with White Rice
Shrimp Al Ajillo / Camarones Al Ajillo
Sautéed Shrimp in a Seafood Garlic Sauce with diced Potatoes. Served with White Rice
Shrimp Picante / Picante De Camarones
Shrimp in a Spicy Red Seafood Becahmel Sauce with diced Potatoes, Olives, hard boiled Eggs, and White Rice
Grilled Or Fried Fish Filet / Pescado Frito O A La Plancha
Seafood Saltado / Saltado De Mariscos
Fried Fish strips with Sautéed Calamari, Shrimp, and Octopus
Seafood Fried Rice / Arroz Chaufa De Mariscos
Our amazing Fried Rice with Calamari, Shrimp, and Octopus
Sautéed Spaghetti With Seafood / Tallarin Saltado De Mariscos
Spaghetti with Calamari, Shrimp, Mussels and Octopus
Arroz Con Mariscos
Some call this Amazing Rice and Seafood dish a Peruvian Paella!
Jalea Mixta
Known as "Fried Seafood Mountain"! Deep Fried Fish, Calamari, Shrimp, Octopus, and Mussels. Served with our Famous Onion marinade & Fried Yucca "Cassava"
Jalea De Pescado
Fried Fish Mountain with a delicious onion mixture and Fried Cassava (Yucca)
Cau Cau De Mariscos
Calamari, Shrimp, and Octopus stewed with potatoes in a delicious seafood mint sauce
Parihuela Mixta
A delicious Tomato based Soup with Fish, Calamari, Shrimp, and Octopus with Onions and Tomatoes
Parihuela De Pescado
A delicious Tomato based Soup with Fish, Onions, and Tomatoes
Aguadito Mixto
An amazing cilantro soup with Fish, Calamari, Shrimp, and Octopus
Aguadito De Pescado / Fish
Tacu Tacu With Grilled Fish In Garlic Sauce / Tacu Tacu Con Pescado Al Ajillo
White Beans and Rice mixed together then sautéed to create a crispy delight! Served with Fish covered in a Garlic sauce
Tacu Tacu With Seafood / Tacu Tacu Con Mariscos
with Fish, Clamari, Shrimp, Ocotpus, and Mussels in a Red Seafood Bechamel Sauce
Pescado Tropical (Con Camarones)
Grilled Fish with Shrimp in a light Garlic sauce served with Yellow Rice, Vegetables, and a small portion of fruit
Chupe De Camarones
Peruvian Shrimp Chowder includes Shrimp, Rice, Vegetables, with a Poached Egg. A Peruvian National Dish that is one of our most requested!
Grilled Seafood Platter / Parillada De Mariscos
Grilled Fish, Calamari, Shrimp, Octopus, Mussels. It's alot. It's delicious!
Fried Whole Snapper / Pargo Frito
Fried Whole Snapper served with a salad and White Rice
Poached Whole Snapper / Pargo Sudado
Poached Whole Snapper And Seafood Mix / Pargo Sudado Mixto
Poached Snapper with Calamari, Shrimp, Octopus, and Mussels
