5411 Empanadas has been a catering operation for the past six months or so, but starting Monday it decided to join the burgeoning Chicago food truck scene. Like tamales and mac and cheese, the idea of an empanada truck makes a lot of sense. The little hand held pastries travel well, and don’t require any last minute additions, so it can get past Chicago’s strict food truck laws. These are also Argentinian empanadas, and so meat is a big focus. Beef, chicken, and ham fillings are all available, though spinach, corn, and caramelized onion filled ones are also options. These are also baked instead of fried, so you can feel a little better about yourself. Check out the menu, and where you can find it below.
You can follow the truck on Twitter and on Facebook, but it looks like they have a posted schedule of where the truck will be each day of the week. Today you can find it around the Merchandise Mart. Check out the full menu below.
5411 Empanadas, a new food truck launching on V-Day [TOC]
Beef $1.99
Premium, lean ground beef slow cooked with the finest ingredients and the right amount of juiciness makes this the ultimate Argentine empanada.
BBQ Chicken $1.99
Made of premium hand cut chicken breasts and mixed with the right amount of barbecue sauce and cilantro.
Ham and Cheese $1.99
This humble empanada contains the perfect blend of provolone cheese, mozzarella cheese, and premium sauteed ham.
Spinach and Cheese $1.99
Steam cooked spinach combined with fresh mozzarella.
Corn $1.99
Real corn kernels, red peppers, sauteed onions, white sauce, and a touch of nutmeg.
Sweet Onions $1.99
Filled with caramelized onions and Parmesan cheese.
