Bendita Cocina Argentinean Restaurant Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Bendita Cocina Argentinean Restaurant, a hidden gem in Palatine, IL, where the authentic flavors of Argentina come alive. Embark on a culinary journey with our diverse menu that showcases classic Argentinean fare. Start with appetizers like the Cup Tomato or the Special Soup Bowl to whet your appetite. For main dishes, don't miss the Parrillada De Carnes for two, featuring a sumptuous selection of tender meats, or savor the Lomo Champignones, grilled to perfection and topped with a rich mushroom demi-glaze.
Indulge your sweet tooth with our decadent desserts, like the Riccotta Pistachio Cake and Flan Con Dulce De Leche. Customers rave about both the warmth of our service and the cozy ambiance, making every dining experience memorable. Join us at Bendita Cocina to enjoy not just a meal, but a slice of Argentinean culture right in the heart of Palatine!
Gourmet Pizza - Lunch
14" Pizza Medium
Small White Venetian
Onions, ham, mozzarella, parmesan, spinach and bechamel white sauce.
Medium Romana
Grilled vegetables, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan and fresh basil
10" Burrina
Fresh tomatoes, garlic, oregano and NO CHEESE.
16" Burrina
Fresh tomatoes, garlic, oregano and NO CHEESE.
Medium Chicken Alfredo
Grilled chicken, ham, alfredo sauce and mozzarella cheese
Medium Pancetta
Pancetta, onions, garlic, oregano and mozzarella cheese
Small Napolitana
Fresh oregano, garlic, ripe tomatoes, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese
Medium Jamon Y Morrones
Red Pepper, Ham and mozzarella cheese.
16" Pizza
Small Prosciutto Arugula
An Italian classic, fresh baby arugula, prosciutto and mozzarella cheese
Large Prosciutto Arugula
An Italian classic, fresh baby arugula, prosciutto and mozzarella cheese
Small Romana
Grilled vegetables, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan and fresh basil
Small Pancetta Pizza
Pancetta, onions, garlic, oregano and mozzarella cheese
Small Margherita
Fresh mozzarella, basil, garlic and organic tomatoes
Medium Meat Lovers
Pepperoni, bacon, sausage and mozzarella cheese
Medium White Venetian
Onions, ham, mozzarella, parmesan, spinach and bechamel white sauce.
Large White Venetian
Onions, ham, mozzarella, parmesan, spinach and bechamel white sauce.
18" Burrina
Large Pancetta
Pancetta, onions, garlic, oregano and mozzarella cheese
Large Formaggio
Mozzarella, provolone, Parmesan, ricotta, fresh garlic and chef zee's marinara sauce
Large Jamon Y Morrones
Red Pepper, Ham and mozzarella cheese.
Medium Formaggio
Mozzarella, provolone, Parmesan, ricotta, fresh garlic and chef zee's marinara sauce
Small Chicken Alfredo
Grilled chicken, ham, alfredo sauce and mozzarella cheese
Medium New Del Bosque
Mushrooms, truffle salt, goat cheese and mozzarella cheese.
Small Meat Lovers
Pepperoni, bacon, sausage and mozzarella cheese
Medium Prosciutto Arugula
An Italian classic, fresh baby arugula, prosciutto and mozzarella cheese
Small New Del Bosque
Mushrooms, truffle salt, goat cheese and mozzarella cheese.
Large Meat Lovers
Pepperoni, bacon, sausage and mozzarella cheese
Large Napolitana
Fresh oregano, garlic, ripe tomatoes, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese
14" Burrina
Fresh tomatoes, garlic, oregano and NO CHEESE.
Medium Margherita
Fresh mozzarella, basil, garlic and organic tomatoes
Large Romana
Grilled vegetables, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan and fresh basil
Small Formaggio
Mozzarella, provolone, Parmesan, ricotta, fresh garlic and chef zee's marinara sauce
10" Pizza Small
Medium Napolitana
Fresh oregano, garlic, ripe tomatoes, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese
Large Chicken Alfredo
Grilled chicken, ham, alfredo sauce and mozzarella cheese
Large New Del Bosque
Mushrooms, truffle salt, goat cheese and mozzarella cheese.
Large Margherita
Fresh mozzarella, basil, garlic and organic tomatoes
Small Jamon Y Morrones
Red Pepper, Ham and mozzarella cheese.
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Choripan Sandwich
Veggie Sandwich
Chef Chicken Salad Sandwich
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
Milanesa Steak Sandwich
Pot Roast Sandwich
Caprese Sandwich
Meatball Sandwich
Marinated Chicken Sandwich
Vacio Steak Sandwich
Tuna Salad Sandwich
Bendito Shrimp Wrap
Italian Sausage Sandwich
Sandwiches - Lunch
Specials
Slice Cheese And Fries
Chimichurri Steak Bowl
Take your taste buds on a savory journey with our scrumptious Chimichurri Marinated Steak, served with aromatic Zafran Rice and perfectly charred Grilled Veggies.
Chef's Trio
Our house salad, a cup of soup and choice of a 1/2 sandwich or 1 of our signature empanadas.
Chimichurri Chicken Bowl
Take your taste buds on a savory journey with our scrumptious Chimichurri Marinated Chicken, served with aromatic Zafran Rice and perfectly charred Grilled Veggies.
Caprese Salad
Tomato, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, balsamic reduction and olive oil.
Spinach Salad
Baby spinach, goat cheese, warm bacon dressing, onions crouton and balsamic reduction.
Tomatoes Avocado Salad
Fresh baby greens, extra virgin olive oil and toasted oversize crouton and lemon vinaigrette.
Light Delight
Gourmet tuna salad over fresh avocado, tomato, cucumbers, onions fresh baby greens and citrus vinaigrette.
Chef Zee Chicken Salad
Chicken breast salad served over tomato, cucumbers, onions fresh baby greens and sweet balsamic vinaigrette.
Ensalada Tibia
Grilled flat bread, fresh arugula salad with grilled asparagus, parmesan reggiano and olive oil.
Mista Salad Small
Baby greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, Bendita Cocina sweet balsamic vinaigrette topped with caramelized walnuts.
Patagonia
Lemon shrimp, baby greens, tomato, cucumbers, onions tossed in a citrus emulsion.
Mista Salad Large
Baby greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, Bendita Cocina sweet balsamic vinaigrette topped with caramelized walnuts.
Tango Salad
Fresh baby arugula tossed with shredded rellenito argentino in a citrus emulsion.
Caesar Salad Large
AC Chopped Salad
Crispy romaine, corn, red pepper, bacon, goat cheese, green onions, kalamta olives and cucumbers tossed in balsamic vinaigrette.
Caesar Salad Small
Salads - Lunch
Dinner Special's Take Out
Pollo Al Mattone T\O
Half pan seared amish chicken cooked under a brick in the oven, served with vegetables and roasted potatoes.
Almond Tilapia T\O
Fresh pan seared tilapia with a white wine almond sauce served with mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus.
Paella Al Azafran De Ma T\O
Spanish rice with shrimp, calamari, scallops and mussels in a saffron sauce.
Pot Roast T\O
Argentinian style pot roast with mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables.
Churrasco T\O
Grilled sirloin medallion with chimichurri and truffle fries.
Lomo Champignones T\O
Three grilled tenderloin medallions, topped with mushroom demi glaze served with roasted potatoes and grilled vegetables.
Choripan T\O
Traditional street food from Argentina made with homemade Argentinian sausage toasted bread and argentinian pepper sauce.
Pappardelle De Mar T\O
Homemade pappardelle with scallops, shrimp, calamari and mussels in a spicy tomato sauce.
Vacio A La Parrilla T\O
Argentinian style steak with chimichurri, roasted potatoes and grilled vegetables.
Lamb Raviolis T\O
Traditional patagonian dish, homemade raviolis filled with lamb served with Malbec sauce.
Salmon Naranja T\O
Pan seared salmon with orange glaze, mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables.
Parrillada De Pescado For 2 T\O
Grilled salmon, mussels, tilapia, scallops, shrimps, calamari, vegetables and served with mashed potatoes.
Vieras Glaseadas T\O
Three fresh scallops wrapped in bacon with honey glaze and crispy potato chips.
Pappadelle De Carne T\O
Homemade pappardelle pasta with braised beef and mushrooms served with demi glaze sauce.
Parrillada De Carnes For 2 T\O
Tenderloin medallion, top sirloin, amish chicken, Argentinian sausage and vegetables.
Camarones Picantes T\O
Sauteed shrimps with spicy tequila lime sauce and tomato ficasse.
Skirt Steak Dinner T\O
Skirt steak with pico de gallo sauce and side of mashed potatoes and vegetables.
Rib Eye T\O
Grilled ribeye topped with chimichurri mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables.
Petite Salmon T\O
Grilled salmon served with mixed greens and avocado relish.
Pollo Al Diablo T\O
Half amish chicken with spicy guajillo sauce mashed potato and avocado relish.
Salmon La Parrilla T\O
Grilled Atlantic salmon with grilled vegetables and fresh avocado relish.
Vieras A La Plancha T\O
Pan seared fresh sea scallops with lemon tarragon sauce.
Pollo Al Mattone T\O
Half pan seared amish chicken cooked under a brick in the oven, served with vegetables and roasted potatoes.
Pollo Al Ajillo
Pan seared chicken breast marinated in garlic oil and served with grilled asparagus.
Pollo Al Diablo T\O
Half amish chicken with spicy guajillo sauce mashed potato and avocado relish.
Chicken Oreganato
Pan seared chicken breast over provencial and topped with fresh oregano lemon sauce.
Pollo Al Champinon
Pan seared chicken breast, sauteed in a mushroom broth with french fries.
Chicken Entrees
Appetizer
Vieras Glaseadas T\O
Three fresh scallops wrapped in bacon with honey glaze and crispy potato chips.
Cup Butternut
Brushetta
Calamari Picante
Cup Tomato
Baked Goat Cheese
Bowl Butternut
Fried Calamari
Mejillones
Bowl Tomato
Vieras A La Plancha T\O
Pan seared fresh sea scallops with lemon tarragon sauce.
Camarones Picantes T\O
Sauteed shrimps with spicy tequila lime sauce and tomato ficasse.
Choripan T\O
Traditional street food from Argentina made with homemade Argentinian sausage toasted bread and argentinian pepper sauce.
Beef Emp.
Spinach Emp.
Chicken Emp.
Green Onion Emp.
Caprese Emp.
Ham Emp.
Empanadas
Lunch - Drinks
Soft Drink
Watermelon Water
Ice Tea
Coffee
Gourmet Tea
Margarita Special
Milanesa Napolitana
Tomato sauce with ham and mozzarella cheese on top and a little chimichurri sauce with French Fries.
Vacio Lunch
Grilled chimichurri marinated top sirloin cooked to taste with side salad and French fries.
Parrillada De Carnes For 2 T\O
Tenderloin medallion, top sirloin, amish chicken, Argentinian sausage and vegetables.
Parrillada De Carnes Lunch
An Argentinean tradition, fresh assortment of grilled juicy meats top sirloin, chorizo, filet mignon and chicken and grilled veggies with salad.
Bendita Milanesa
Eyes round milanesa with arugula salad, fresh tomatoes and onions with fresh olive oil sauce.
Petite Fillet T\O
Clasica Y Bendita Entrana
Grilled chimichurri marinated Skirt steak and side of French fries and grilled vegetables.
Petite Filet
Two Tenderloin in a Malbec sauce served with baby greens and grilled vegetables.
Vacio A La Parrilla T\O
Argentinian style steak with chimichurri, roasted potatoes and grilled vegetables.
Pot Roast T\O
Argentinian style pot roast with mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables.
Churrasco T\O
Grilled sirloin medallion with chimichurri and truffle fries.
Lomo Champignones T\O
Three grilled tenderloin medallions, topped with mushroom demi glaze served with roasted potatoes and grilled vegetables.
Skirt Steak Dinner T\O
Skirt steak with pico de gallo sauce and side of mashed potatoes and vegetables.
Rib Eye T\O
Grilled ribeye topped with chimichurri mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables.
Meat Entrees
Specials - Lunch
Milanesa Napolitana
Tomato sauce with ham and mozzarella cheese on top and a little chimichurri sauce with French Fries.
Chef's Trio
Our house salad, a cup of soup and choice of a 1/2 sandwich or 1 of our signature empanadas.
Vacio Lunch
Grilled chimichurri marinated top sirloin cooked to taste with side salad and French fries.
Grilled Salmon Lunch
Fresh grilled Atlantic salmon served over a mixed baby greens salad with grilled lemon slices.
Parrillada De Carnes Lunch
An Argentinean tradition, fresh assortment of grilled juicy meats top sirloin, chorizo, filet mignon and chicken and grilled veggies with salad.
Chimichurri Steak Bowl
Take your taste buds on a savory journey with our scrumptious Chimichurri Marinated Steak, served with aromatic Zafran Rice and perfectly charred Grilled Veggies.
Pollo Al Ajillo
Pan seared chicken breast marinated in garlic oil and served with grilled asparagus.
Bendita Milanesa
Eyes round milanesa with arugula salad, fresh tomatoes and onions with fresh olive oil sauce.
Clasica Y Bendita Entrana
Grilled chimichurri marinated Skirt steak and side of French fries and grilled vegetables.
Petite Filet
Two Tenderloin in a Malbec sauce served with baby greens and grilled vegetables.
Tilapia Al Limone
Served with grilled veggies and sauteed garlic tomatoes.
Chicken Oreganato
Pan seared chicken breast over provencial and topped with fresh oregano lemon sauce.
Chicken Marsala With Fetuccini
Pick Two
pick any two - Half Sandwich, Empanada, Cup of Soup or Salad.
Chimichurri Chicken Bowl
Take your taste buds on a savory journey with our scrumptious Chimichurri Marinated Chicken, served with aromatic Zafran Rice and perfectly charred Grilled Veggies.
Pollo Al Champinon
Pan seared chicken breast, sauteed in a mushroom broth with french fries.
Spaghetti Bolognese
Spaghetti pasta with traditional Bolognese meat sauce.
Pappadelle De Carne T\O
Homemade pappardelle pasta with braised beef and mushrooms served with demi glaze sauce.
Spinach Gnocchi
Spinach potato dumpling pasta with vodka sauce and fresh basil.
Spaghetti & Meatball With Salad
A venetian romance, our house salad served along with an order of spaghetti and meatball. A real lunch on 1 plate.
Paella Al Azafran De Ma T\O
Spanish rice with shrimp, calamari, scallops and mussels in a saffron sauce.
Four Cheese Lasanga
Mozzarella, provolone, parmesan Reggiano and ricotta cheese.
Four Cheese Ravioli
Filled with parmesan, ricotta, mozzarella and provolone cheese in tomato cream sauce.
Pappardelle De Mar T\O
Homemade pappardelle with scallops, shrimp, calamari and mussels in a spicy tomato sauce.
Fettuccine Carbonara
Creamy garlic sauce, pancetta, and spinach over fettuccini noodles and parsley.
Chicken Marsala With Fetuccini
Spaghetti Meatball
Fluffy ground sirloin meatball, spaghetti noodles and our roasted tomato sauce
Lamb Raviolis T\O
Traditional patagonian dish, homemade raviolis filled with lamb served with Malbec sauce.
Baked Zitti
Penne pasta with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese baked in the oven.
Homemade Gnocchi
Served with roasted tomato sauce.
Zitti Amatriciana
Pancetta & penne pasta in a spicy roasted tomato sauce.
Pasta
Appetizer - Lunch
Crispy Calamari
Cup Butternut
Brushetta
Special Soup Cup
Calamari Picante
Cup Tomato
Baked Goat Cheese
Bowl Butternut
Mejillones
Bowl Tomato
Special Soup Bowl
Empanadas
Flan Con Dulce De Leche
Dulce De Leche Cheesecake
Riccotta Pistachio Cake
Tiramisu
Torta De Mousse Chocolate
Molten Chocolate Bundt Cake
Scoop Of Ice Cream
Creme Brulee
Dessert
Fish Entrees
Almond Tilapia T\O
Fresh pan seared tilapia with a white wine almond sauce served with mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus.
Grilled Salmon Lunch
Fresh grilled Atlantic salmon served over a mixed baby greens salad with grilled lemon slices.
Petite Salmon T\O
Grilled salmon served with mixed greens and avocado relish.
Tilapia Al Limone
Served with grilled veggies and sauteed garlic tomatoes.
Salmon La Parrilla T\O
Grilled Atlantic salmon with grilled vegetables and fresh avocado relish.
Salmon Naranja T\O
Pan seared salmon with orange glaze, mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables.
Parrillada De Pescado For 2 T\O
Grilled salmon, mussels, tilapia, scallops, shrimps, calamari, vegetables and served with mashed potatoes.
Marinera Sauce
Add Shrimp
Add Meatball
Add Bolognese
Add Sausage
Add Chicken
Add Steak
Add Salmon
Chimichurri
Extra Sides
Pasta - Lunch
Spaghetti Bolognese
Spaghetti pasta with traditional Bolognese meat sauce.
Spinach Gnocchi
Spinach potato dumpling pasta with vodka sauce and fresh basil.
Spaghetti & Meatball With Salad
A venetian romance, our house salad served along with an order of spaghetti and meatball. A real lunch on 1 plate.
Four Cheese Lasanga
Mozzarella, provolone, parmesan Reggiano and ricotta cheese.
Four Cheese Ravioli
Filled with parmesan, ricotta, mozzarella and provolone cheese in tomato cream sauce.
Fettuccine Carbonara
Creamy garlic sauce, pancetta, and spinach over fettuccini noodles and parsley.
Spaghetti Meatball
Fluffy ground sirloin meatball, spaghetti noodles and our roasted tomato sauce
Baked Zitti
Penne pasta with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese baked in the oven.
Homemade Gnocchi
Served with roasted tomato sauce.
Zitti Amatriciana
Pancetta & penne pasta in a spicy roasted tomato sauce.