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Choza Mama
96 E Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91105
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Main Menu
Lunch Menu
Main Menu
Appetizers
Papa A La Huancaina
$8.00
a wonderful start to traditional peruvian cuisine. sliced boiled potatoes covered in a delectable creamy cheese sauce.
Allergens
dairy
Ceviche De Pescado
$14.00
the national dish of peru made with the freshest fish briefly marinated in leche de tigre served with sweet potato and andean corn.
Allergens
dairy
Ceviche Mixto
$16.00
the national dish of peru made with the freshest shrimp, calamari, octopus, and fish briefly marinated in leche de tigre served with sweet potatoes and andean corn.
Allergens
dairy
Anticuchos
traditionally served as marinated beef heart brochettes other options include fish, chicken, and shrimp served with grilled potatoes and salsa de huacatay.
Allergens
peanut
- Heart $9.00
- Chicken $8.00
- Fish $9.00
- Shrimp $10.00
Causa Rellena a la Limena
the peruvian version of stuffed mashed potatoes. two layers of a lightly spicy mashed potato sandwich the delicious chicken salad filling topped with bits of red and green peppers along with avocado slices.
- Chicken $8.00
- Atun $9.00
Tamal Criollo
$8.00
a lightly spicy peruvian tamale filled with chicken or pork and wrapped in a banana leaf.
Platanito Frito
$7.00
a sweet treat that mama will let you have before dinner. these baby plantains are fried to a crispy delight lightly served with a spicy coconut sauce.
Allergens
dairy
Chicharron De Calamari o Pollo
$10.00
fried calamari or chicken served with a peruvian tartar sauce and salsa criolla.
Jalea Callao
$28.00
A large portion of deep-fried mixed seafood including calamari, shrimp, octopus, and mussels served over a golden-battered whole filet of fish accompanied with Salsa Criolla and Peruvian style tartar sauce/
Soups
Chupe De Camarones
an exquisite peruvian shrimp chowder made with vegetables, fresh cheese, and a touch of yellow pepper.
- Small $14.00
- Large $20.00
Sopa A La Criolla
creole soup made with a creamy blend of beef and angel hair pasta soup.
- Small $12.00
- Large $16.00
Bouillabaisse Parihuela
A seafood stew of Ocean fish and shellfish seasoned with aji panca, aji amarillo, and a little Pisco, the Peruvian grape brandy
- Small $16.00
- Large $22.00
Aguadito de Pollo
Chicken and rice soup stirred in a Cilantro, Beer, and Aji Amarillo broth
- Small $9.00
- Large $14.00
Salads
Strawberry Fields Salad
$12.00
feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, candied pecans, mixed greens, dried cranberries, arugula, spinach, and our own strawberry and cranberry dressing.
Ensalada Julio Cesar
$11.00
caesar salad made with tossed romaine lettuce, garlic croutons, parmesan cheese, and our home-made caesar dressing.
Peruvian Salad
$11.00
avocado, mixed greens, cucumber, fresh cheese, corn, tomatoes, and our own house vinaigrette.
Pechuga Lando
$14.00
A grilled filet of chicken breast seasoned with Peruvian spices and served on top of a chilled corn salad and papitas doradas
Bistec Selvatico
$18.00
An 8 oz. Charbroiled Rib Eye Steak served over mixed greens, grilled bell peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, avocado, and balsamic vinaigrette
Peruvian Classics
Aji De Gallina
$14.00
Shredded chicken cooked in a creamy aji amarillo and walnut sauce served with white or brown rice.
Peruvian Saltados
A stir-fry of onions, tomatoes, French fries, and your choice of meat sauteed in soy sauce saved with a side of white Rice
- Chicken $14.00
- Filet Mignon $16.00
- Fish $16.00
- Shrimp $17.00
- Mixed Seafood $18.00
Tallarin Saltados
Fettuccine sauteed with onions, tomatoes, soy sauce, and your choice of meat
- Chicken $14.00
- Filet Mignon $16.00
- Fish $16.00
- Shrimp $16.00
- Mixed Seafood $18.00
Arroz Chaufa
Peruvian style fried rice garnished with Wonton strips
- Chicken $14.00
- Beef $16.00
- Fish $16.00
- Mixed Seafood $18.00
Vegetarian
Locro Andino
$13.00
a nourishing potato, butternut squash, milk, and fresh cheese stew filled with plenty of nutrients and heartwarming taste. served with white or brown rice.
Picante Vegetariano
$12.00
tofu mixed with vegetables and stewed in a creamy rocoto and red wine sauce served with white or brown rice.
Tofu Saltado
$14.00
a delicious mix of tofu, onions, tomatoes, and french fries sauteed in a peruvian sauce served with white or brown rice.
Chaufa De Tofu
$12.00
peruvian fried rice made with tofu and mixed vegetables.
Tallarin Saltado de Tofu
$14.00
Pasta Fettuccine sauteed with onions, tomatoes, and tofu in soy sauce
Steaks and Meats
Bistec Florentino
$24.00
a grilled rib-eye steak seasoned to mamas taste and served with grilled eggplant, zucchini, red bell peppers, and mushrooms along with ensalada rusa, a peruvian red herring salad.
Bistec Encebollado
$24.00
a tender cut of 12 oz rib eye steak topped with a rich sauce of onions, tomatoes, and vinaigrette served with white or brown rice.
Tallarin Verde con Rib-Eye Steak
$24.00
A charbroiled 12 oz. Rib-Eye steak served with Fettuccine blended in a creamy mix of Basil, Spinach, and Walnut Pesto Sauce
Bistec a lo Pobe
$24.00
A charbroiled 12 oz Rib-Eye steak served with French fries, fried plantains, and white rice, topped with an over easy fried egg
Lechon Adobado
$14.00
Tender pulled pork slices roasted and simmered in a red cooking wine and exotic Aji anca sauce served with mashed yams or garlic mashed potatoes
Seco de Cordero
$22.00
Vraised lamb simmered in a cilantro and black beer sauce served with a side of white rice, canario beans, and Salsa Criolla
Fish and Seafood
Arroz Con Mariscos
$18.00
peruvian paella made with calamari, octopus, shrimp, and mussels.
Picante De Mariscos o Camarones
mixed seafood or shrimp cooked in a creamy rocoto and wine sauce served with white or brown rice.
- Mariscos $19.00
- Camarones $18.00
Pescado a la Plancha
$16.00
Grilled Fillet of Sole topped with a light cherry tomato and soy sauce broth served with a side of garlic mashed potatoes
Pescado a lo Macho
$20.00
Golden battered fillet of Sole topped with a creamy and lightly spicy mixed seafood stew served with white rice
Pescado Quinotto
$16.00
A moist grilled fillet of Sole accompanied with quinoa-risotto and a bed of garlic spinach
Pescado a la Chorillana
$16.00
Golden battered Sole fish topped with an onion and tomato jus served with papita doradas and white or brown rice.
Sides
Add To Your Lunch Soup Of The Day
$0.99Small Salad, Side of Papa A La Huancaina, Beans, Lentils, Rice, or Steamed Veggies
$1.95Peruvian Classics
Traditional Saltados
A stir-fry of onions, tomatoes, and French Fries, in soy sauce, served with a side of white rice.
- Beef $9.95
- Chicken $7.95
- Tofu $7.95
Tallarin Saltado
Fettuccine stir-fried and sauteed with onions, tomatoes, and our Peruvian style soy-sauce
- Chicken $7.95
- Beef $8.95
- Tofu $7.95
- Shrimp $9.95
Arroz Chaufa
Peruvian style fried rice garnished with Wonton strips.
- Chicken $6.95
- Beef $8.95
- Tofu $7.95
- Shrimp $9.95
Aji De Gallina
$7.95
Strips of chicken simmered in a yellow creamy cese, Aji Amarillo, and walnut curry sauce, served with a side portion of white rice
Seco de Carne
$7.95
Beef stirred in a cilantro and black beer sauce served with white rice and Peruvian Beans
Adobo de Puerco
$7.95
Tender pulled pork slices roasted and simmered in red wine and exotic Aji Panca sauce served with rice and Peruvian beans
Pescado Callejero
$9.95
Grilled Sole fish served with white rice and our Criolla Salad
Sandwhiches
Adobo de Puerco Sandwich
$6.95
Marinated pork, lettuce, onions vinaigrette, and Mayonnaise in a French bread roll, with one choice French Fries or a side salad
Hamburguesa Saltada Sandwich
$6.95
Hamburger patty, lettuce, sauteed onions and tomatoes in a Rocoto Alioli sauce. Served with your choice of French fries or a side salad.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
$6.95
Chicken breast, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, red onions, cheese, and rocoto-mayo, with your choice of French fries or a side salad.
Grilled Steak Sandwich
$7.95
Carne Asada, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, red onions, cheese and rocoto-mayo, with your choice of French fries or a side salad.
Fried Fish Sandwich
$7.95
Fried fish filet, lettuce, onion vinaigrette, and tartar sauce, served with side choice of Frech fries or a side salad
Salads
Peruvian Chicken Salad
$7.95
Charbroiled chicken with mixed greens, avocado, cucumber, feta cheese, corn, tomatoes, black olives bathed in our home-made vinaigrette
Cranberries Field Salad
Spring mix, cranberries, tomatoes, cucumbers in a strawberry-cranberry dressing
- Salad Only $6.95
- With Chicken $8.95
- With Steak $9.95
Selvatico Salad
Grilled chicken breat topped on mixed greens, crispy onions, tomatoes, red bell pepper, in a Balsamic vinaigrette dressing
- Salad Only $7.95
- With Steak $10.95
- With Shrimp $10.95
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General Info
Hours
Monday:
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday:
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday:
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday:
11:00am - 12:00am
Saturday:
11:00am - 12:00am
Sunday:
10:00am - 11:00pm
About Us
Choza Mama is a family-owned and operated Peruvian style Restaurant, currently with two locations serving the cities of Pasadena and Burbank and all of its surrounding communities. In its short existence, we have been pleasantly surprised with our customer's enthusiastic response, and with its already increased popularity and recognition among a diverse and loyal clientele that extends as far as Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties.
Being of Peruvian descent, we share a passion for great food and hospitality that is a typical caracteristic of the Peruvian culture, and we constantly strive to offer you the highest quality of service, as well as the best of fresh and native ingredients in the preparation of our traditional dishes.