El Chamo Arabe Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to El Chamo Arabe, a delightful culinary gem nestled in Albuquerque, NM, where vibrant Venezuelan and Mediterranean flavors come alive. The menu is a tantalizing journey, featuring standout dishes such as the Arepa Plate, loaded with fresh ingredients like avocado and black beans, and the Cachapa Para Dos, which showcases sweet corn dough pancakes bursting with cheese. Don't miss their patacones, crispy fried green plantains topped with savory shredded beef, or their rich Shawarma Plate paired with fluffy pita and fresh salad.
Women, children, and the adventurous can delight in satisfying kids' meals or mouthwatering appetizers like hummus and tequeños, ensuring everyone finds something to love. With affordable prices and attentive service, El Chamo Arabe guarantees a heartwarming experience perfect for any meal. This is a place where delicious food meets personalized, kind service, making it a must-visit destination!
Appetizers
Hummus
Creamy Chickpea Dip with Olive Oil and Warm Spices
Baba Ganoush
Smoky eggplant dip, tahini, garlic, and lemon. A Mediterranean delight.
Falafel (5)
5 pieces.
Dolmas
5 pieces.
Tequenos
Venezuelan cheese sticks
Shawarma Plate
Comes with rice, pita bread, & salad.
Shawarma Sandwich
Comes with fries, mayo sauce & vegetables.
Patacones
Fried green plantains topped with Shredded beef, lettuce, tomate, cheese, ketchup, mustard, and garlic sauce
Pabellón Venezolano
Rice, black beans, shredded beef, sweet plantains, & cheese.
Parrilla Del Arabe
Beef steak, yucca fries, arepita, toston, cheese & house salad.
Bistec Encebollado
Rice, house beef steak with grilled onions, fried plantains and house salad
Vegan Lunch
Rice, Black beans, sweet plantains, and avocado salad
Sofrito Rice
Seasoned rice with green plantains and sweet plantains.
Arepa Plate
1 arepa, 2 egg, Black beans, cheese, and avocado
Mediterranean Lunch
Rice, choice of 3 Falafel, salad, hummus, and pita bread
Hamburguesa
grilled patty, beef bacon, turkey jam, cheese, fried sticks, lettuce, tomato, onion, ketchup, mustard, garlic sauce, side french fries
Cachapa Para Dos
Fresh corn dough panckes with cheese
Chicken Tenders (4pieces)
Breaded chicken strips with french fries
Chicken Tenders 6pieces
Breaded chicken strips with french fries.
Main Course
Kids Menu
Arepita Chicken
2 fried arepitas with shredded chicken and cheese
Arepita Beef
2 arepitas with Shredded beef and cheese
Arepita Perico
2 arepitas with seasoned scrambled eggs
Quesillo
A Venezuelan custard traditionally made with eggs, condensed milk, and caramel, often enjoyed for its smooth and creamy texture.
Baklava
Sweet and flaky pastry filled with nuts, honey, and aromatic spices
Churros
Crispy, sugar-coated Spanish dough sticks, perfect for dipping.
Dessert
Drinks
Parchita 20 Oz
Passion fruit juice
Mora 20 Oz
Black berry fruit juice
Malta
Authentic and slightly bitter malt beverage, best enjoyed alongside our delicious dishes.
Bottled Water
Pure and refreshing bottled water.
Nestea
Venezuelan lemonade
Passion Fruit With Milk
Milk-Based Shakes
Blackberry With Milk
Milk-Based Shakes
Coke
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
Guanabana 20 Oz
Soursop fresh juice
Frescolita
Frescolita: A traditional Venezuelan cola, typically flavored with a hint of tropical fruits and characterized by its vibrant red color
Papelon Con Limon
Papelón con limón: Traditional Venezuelan drink made with raw cane sugar and fresh lime juice.
Dr Pepper
A blend of 23 flavors, this classic soda offers a unique and refreshing taste.
Colombiana
Colombian soda
Inca Kola
Peruvian soda
Guarana
Brazilian soda
Postobon
Colombian apple soda
Diet Coke
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
Sweet Tea
Sweet tea brewed from premium tea leaves with a hint of natural sweetness.
Unsweetened Tea
Real brewed black tea with no added sweeteners.
Red Bull
Boost your energy with this invigorating caffeinated beverage, enriched with taurine to vitalize body and mind.
Monster
A high-caffeine energy drink designed to boost energy and alertness.
Arepa Full Equipo
Steak, onions, tomato, lettuce, cheese, ketchup, mayonnaise, french fries, garlic sauce & avocado
Arepa Pabellon
Black beans, shredded beef, sweet plantains & cheese
Arepa Vegana
Black beans, sweet plantains, & avocado.
Arepa Catira
Shredded chicken and cheese
Arepa Pelua
Shredded beef and cheese
Arepa Domino
Black beans and cheese
Arepa Reina Pepiada
Shredded chicken mixed with avocado and mayo with cheese
Arepa Jamon Con Queso
Turkey ham and cheese
Arepa Picada/Cabimera
2 Fried arepas cut and topped with Shredded beef or chicken with a fried egg, salad, cheese, and all the sauces.
Arepas
Empanadas
Empanada Carne Mechada
Shredded beef.
Empanada De Pollo
Shredded chicken.
Empanada De Pabellon
Black beans, shredded beef, sweet plantains & cheese.
Empanada De Queso
Cheese
Empanada Vegana
Black beans, sweet plantains
Domino
Black beans and cheese
French Fries
Crispy golden strips of deliciousness served hot and seasoned to perfection.
Rice And Beans
Savory blend of seasoned rice paired with hearty beans.
Tostones (5)
Five pieces of green plantains, twice-fried until crispy, often accompanied by a light seasoning.
Sweet Plantains (5)
Ripe plantains, sliced and fried, offering a sweet and tender texture with a caramelized exterior. Served as five pieces.
House Salad
Plain Arepa
A plain arepa is a simple, grilled white cornmeal patty, often enjoyed as a versatile side dish.
Yucca Fríes (5)
Deep-fried yucca, typically served with a side of cilantro dipping sauce.