Costa Arena Mexican Restaurant Skokie Menu – Skokie, IL

Type : Mexican restaurant

Location : Skokie, IL

Welcome to the best Mexican dishes and Seafood Nayarit style.

We are a family owned business, we use fresh and local produce. Our quality and unpretentious service has made our reputation.

Our menu has original recipes, all time classics and the best seafood Nayarit style. We also have a special menu for our full service sport bar and grill.
We feature live music and Dj’s in weekend’s.

We appreciate your preference and sincerely hope that you enjoy this visit.

Based on 128 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.8 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery

Costa Arena Mexican Restaurant Skokie 60076

Address:
4010 Main St, Skokie, IL 60076

Phone: (847) 213-0610

Website:

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Hours

Sunday 11 AM–9 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
Closed
Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9 PM
Friday 11 AM–9 PM
Saturday 11 AM–9 PM

Menu

ARENA WARM-UPS
SMALL FISH CEVICHE
Tilapia ceviche cooked in lime and mixed with tomato, cilantro, and onion. Topped with avocado and served with chips or saltine crackers. (Feeds 1-2 people).
$11.99
LARGE FISH CEVICHE
Tilapia ceviche cooked in lime and mixed with tomato, cilantro, and onion. Topped with avocado and served with chips or saltine crackers. (Feeds 3-4 people)
$13.99
SMALL SHRIMP CEVICHE
Shrimp ceviche cooked in lime and mixed with tomato, cilantro, and onion. Topped with avocado and served with chips or saltine crackers. (Feeds 1-2 people).
$12.99
LARGE SHRIMP CEVICHE
Shrimp ceviche cooked in lime and mixed with tomato, cilantro, and onion. Topped with avocado and served with chips or saltine crackers. (Feeds 3-4 people).
$14.99
SMALL MIXED CEVICHE
Shrimp and Fish ceviche cooked in lime and mixed with tomato, cilantro, and onion. Topped with avocado and served with chips or saltine crackers. (Feeds 1-2 people).
$14.99
LARGE MIXED CEVICHE
Shrimp and Fish ceviche cooked in lime and mixed with tomato, cilantro, and onion. Topped with avocado and served with chips or saltine crackers. (Feeds 3-4 people).
$16.99
SMALL EMPANADAS
Shrimp and cheese empanadas made fresh in the house and served with a side of dipping sauce. (4 empanadas).
$10.99
LARGE EMPANADAS
Shrimp and cheese empanadas made fresh in the house and served with a side of dipping sauce. (8 empanadas).
$15.99
SMALL SHRIMP COCKTAIL
A special in-house-made cocktail sauce is served on top of our shrimp, cilantro, tomato, and onion mix. Served with saltine crackers or chips.
$12.99
LARGE SHRIMP COCKTAIL
A special in-house-made cocktail sauce is served on top of our shrimp, cilantro, tomato, and onion mix. Served with saltine crackers or chips.
$14.99
CHIP AND SALSA
Home-made molcajete salsa served with a side of chips. (Feeds 1-2 people).
$3.99
CHIPS AND SALSA LARGE
Home-made molcajete salsa served with a side of chips. (Feeds 3-4 people).
$7.99
CHICHARON DE PESCADO
Similar to pork rinds, but made with fresh tilapia fish and softer. This fish is deep-fried and served with french fries and dipping sauce.
$13.99
GAME TIME STARTERS
ALL-STAR BURGER WITH FRIES
A homemade burger with lettuce, onion, tomato, mayo, and ketchup served with french fries.
$10.99
BREADED SHRIMP BASKET
Breaded shrimp served with french fries.
$10.99
CHEESE BURGER WITH FRIES
A burger with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and mayo served with french fries.
$11.99
VEGGIE BURGER WITH FRIES
Served with lettuce, tomatoes, onion, ketchup, and french fries. Substitute onion rings for an additional charge.
$9.99
LOADED FRIES
French fries topped with bacon, cheddar, and ranch
$10.99
ONION RINGS
Breaded onions, fried and served with a side of ranch.
$7.99
NACHOS
Your choice of steak, shrimp, or chicken, topped with refried pinto beans, melted nacho cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, cilantro, sour cream, guac, and chiles en vinagre.
$10.99
6 PIECE WINGS
6-piece wings with your choice of sauce with french fries
$10.99
12 PIECE WINGS
12-piece wings with your choice of sauce with french fries
$15.99
MOZZARELLA STICKS
Breaded cheese sticks served with a side of french fries and ketchup.
$7.99
PLATILLOS MEXICANOS
CARNE ASADA DINNER
Tender steak grilled to your taste and served with spring onion, Chiles Toreados rice, beans, salad, and corn tortillas.
$23.99
TAMPIQUEÑA DINNER
Tender skirt steak grilled with one cheese enchilada on top (your choice of salsa), served with spring onion, rice, beans, and salad.
$23.99
BISTEC RANCHERO DINNER
Tender juicy grilled steak cooked alongside tomato, onion, and green pepper. Served with a side of Mexican rice, refried beans, and corn tortillas.
$15.99
BISTEC A LA MEXICANA DINNER
Tender juicy grilled steak cooked alongside jalapeño, onion, and tomato. Served with a side of Mexican rice, refried beans, and corn tortillas.
$15.99
CHULETAS DE PUERCO DINNER
Delicious pork chops cooked to perfection and topped with your choice of salsa. Served with a side of Mexican rice and refried beans, along with tortillas.
$14.99
SKIRT STEAK RIBS DINNER (COSTILLAS DE RES)
Delicious skirt steak ribs grilled to perfection and topped with your choice of salsa or you can just have them grilled without salsa. Served with a side of Mexican rice and refried beans, along with corn tortillas.
$14.99
BURRITO DINNER
A flour-rolled tortilla stuffed with refried beans, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, cilantro, and your choice of protein. Along with an option to add double meat. Served with a side of rice and beans.
$12.99
BREADED STEAK DINNER (MILANESE DE RES)
Crispy breaded steak dinner served with a side of Mexican rice and refried beans along with a refreshing salad and corn tortillas.
$15.99
BREADED CHICKEN DINNER (MILANESA DE POLLO)
Crispy breaded chicken dinner served with a side of Mexican rice and refried beans along with a refreshing salad and corn tortillas.
$14.99
TACO DINNER
A 3 taco dinner comes with cilantro and onion, your choice of meat, served with a side of refried beans and rice. The option to sub corn tortillas for flour is available for an additional charge.
$13.99
CHIMICHANGA CHINGONA DINNER
A deep-fried rolled flour tortilla with lettuce, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, cheese, and refried beans, with the meat of your choice. Served with a side of rice and refried beans.
$13.99
ENCHILADAS CHILLAPITZALLI DINNER
4 enchiladas filled with your choice of protein and choice of salsa topped with carrot, potatoes, fresh cheese, sour cream, and onion.
$13.99
FLAUTAS DINNER
4 crispy rolled tortillas filled with steak or chicken topped with, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and sour cream. Served with a side of Mexican rice and refried beans.
$13.99
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST DINNER
One freshly grilled chicken breast is served with a refreshing salad with tomatoes and onions and a side of Mexican rice, refried beans, and corn tortillas.
$13.99
BIRRIA TACOS WITH CONSOME DINNER
Made with juicy and tender shredded beef stuffed in corn tortillas, then grilled to a slight crispy perfection, served with a delicious side of rich consome (broth) for dipping, topped with cilantro and onion. Served with rice and beans.
$13.99
BISTEC EN CHILE DE ARBOL DINNER
A spicy red salsa made from chile de Arbol is prepared and served on juicy and tender grilled skirt steak. Served with a side of Mexican rice and refried beans. Served with corn tortillas.
$15.99
CHILAQUILES DINNER
Crispy tortilla chips cooked in your choice of salsa topped with your choice of egg preparation and choice of protein (optional). Served with a side of Mexican rice and refried beans.
$10.99
CHILE RELLENO DINNER
One poblano chile stuffed with cheese, served with a traditional chile relleno red salsa, and sour cream. Served with a side of rice and beans, and corn tortillas.
$11.99
GRANDE QUESADILLA DINNER
Melted cheese on a large flour tortilla. Add a protein of choice for an additional charge.
$9.99
QUESABIRRIAS WITH CONSOME DINNER
Made with juicy and tender shredded beef and cheese stuffed in flour tortillas, then grilled to a slight crispy perfection. Topped with cilantro and onion, with a delicious side of rich consome for dipping.
$14.99
TACOS ESPECIALES DINNER
Two corn tortillas filled with melted cheese, skirt steak, jalapeños, and grilled onions. Served with rice and beans.
$15.99
TORTA DINNER
A Mexican-style sandwich with a melted cheese layer on bread, and a base layer of refried beans with your choice of meat and topped with lettuce, onion, tomato, chiles en vinagre, sour cream, and avocado. Served with rice and beans.
$13.99
CHICKEN FAJITAS DINNER
Grilled chicken cooked alongside green peppers, red peppers, onion, and tomatoes. Served with a side of refried beans and Mexican rice and corn tortillas.
$17.99
SHRIMP FAJITAS DINNER
Grilled shrimp cooked alongside green peppers, red peppers, onion, and tomatoes. Served with a side of refried beans and Mexican rice and corn tortillas.
$19.99
MIXED FAJITAS DINNER
A delicious combo of grilled steak, chicken, and shrimp cooked alongside green peppers, red peppers, onion, and tomatoes. Served with a side of refried beans and Mexican rice and corn tortillas.
$20.99
FAJITAS SKIRT STEAK DINNER
Grilled juicy and tender skirt steak cooked alongside green peppers, red peppers, onion, and tomatoes. Served with a side of refried beans and Mexican rice and corn tortillas.
$19.99
MOLCAJETE DE CARNES DINNER
A filling mix of chicken, skirt steak, and chorizo. Topped with cactus, jalapeno, and spring onions. Served with corn tortillas, rice and refried beans.
$24.99
MOLCAJETE COSTA ARENA DINNER
A cross mix between molcajete cora and molcajete de carnes, also comes with rice, beans, and corn tortillas.
$28.99
PARILLADA DE CARNE (2 PEOPLE)
A shareable dish that has a combination of meats for one very filling meal. Topped with jalapeno, cactus, and queso fresco. Served with a side of Mexican rice, beans, and corn tortillas.
$55.99
CALDO DE POLLO
Chicken soup with carrots, potatoes, corn on the cob, and squash. Your choice of broth base: regular (original chicken broth), guajillo broth base (red non-spicy), or chipotle broth base (spicy). Served with corn tortillas & a side of rice.
$14.99
CHICKEN MOLE DINNER
Chicken drumsticks with a homemade mole sauce on top with a side of rice, refried beans, and corn tortillas.
$14.99
HUEVOS RANCHEROS DINNER
2 fried eggs placed on top of two tortillas and topped with ranchero salsa (not spicy). Served with rice and beans on the side.
$10.99
HUEVOS CON CHORIZO DINNER
Scrambled eggs with chorizo (Mexican sausage) served with tortillas, rice, and beans.
$9.99
TACO SALAD
Freshly made tortilla bowl with refried pinto beans, lettuce, rice, tomato, onion, cilantro, cheese, and your choice of meat.
$13.99
BISTEC VERACRUZANA DINNER
A skirt steak dinner that comes with ranchero salsa, olives, and bell peppers. Comes also with rice and beans on the side as well as tortillas.
$15.99
JUST CHILE RELLENO
One poblano chile stuffed with cheese, served with a traditional chile relleno red salsa, and sour cream.
$5.99
SOPE DINNER
A traditional fried masa (corn flour) base topped with refried beans, your choice of meat, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, onion, and cilantro. The dinner plate comes with a side of Mexican rice and refried beans, and two sopes of choice.
$13.99
TACOS
TACO AL PASTOR
One taco of cooked marinated pork served on a corn tortilla with your choice of topping.
$3.75
TACO BIRRIA
One taco of cooked shredded beef served on a corn tortilla with your choice of topping. Individual birria or quesabirria tacos do not Include Consome broth (you may order it separately in the sides tab).
$4.50
TACO CHICKEN
One taco of cooked chicken served on a corn tortilla with your choice of topping.
$3.75
TACO CHORIZO
One taco of cooked Mexican sausage served on a corn tortilla with your choice of topping.
$3.75
TACO ESPECIALES
One taco of cooked skirt steak with grilled onion and jalapeños with melted cheese in-between the double corn tortilla layer, with your choice of topping.
$5.00
TACO FISH
One taco of cooked tilapia fish mixed with grilled tomato, grilled onion, and grilled cilantro. Served on a corn tortilla with your choice of toppings.
$3.75
TACO SHRIMP
One taco of cooked shrimp mixed with grilled tomato, grilled onion, and grilled cilantro. Served on a corn tortilla with your choice of toppings.
$4.00
TACO SKIRT STEAK
One taco of cooked skirt steak served on a corn tortilla with your choice of toppings.
$5.00
TACO STEAK
One taco of cooked steak bits served on a corn tortilla with your choice of topping.
$3.75
EPIC VEGGIE TACO DINNER
3 corn tortillas filled with a special grilled veggie mix, refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and cheese. Served with a side of beans and rice.
$11.99
TACO DINNER
A 3 taco dinner comes with cilantro and onion, your choice of meat, served with a side of refried beans and rice. The option to sub corn tortillas for flour is available for an additional charge.
$13.99
QUESABIRRIA
One taco of cooked shredded beef served on a flour tortilla with melted cheese and your choice of topping. Individual quesabirrias or birria tacos do not Include Consome broth (but they can be ordered in the sides tab).
$4.50
TACO VEGGIE
One taco of grilled veggie mix topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, cilantro, cheese, and a base layer of refried beans, served on corn tortillas.
$3.50
TACOS ESPECIALES DINNER
Two corn tortillas filled with melted cheese, skirt steak, jalapeños, and grilled onions. Served with rice and beans.
$15.99
INDIVIDUAL BURRITOS
AL PASTOR BURRITO
A flour-rolled tortilla stuffed with refried beans, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, cilantro, and your choice of protein. Along with an option to add double meat.
$8.99
BIRRIA BURRITO
A flour-rolled tortilla stuffed with refried beans, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, cilantro, and your choice of protein. Along with an option to add double meat.
$9.75
CHICKEN BURRITO
A flour-rolled tortilla stuffed with refried beans, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, cilantro, and your choice of protein. Along with an option to add double meat.
$8.99
CHORIZO BURRITO
A flour-rolled tortilla stuffed with refried beans, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, cilantro, and your choice of protein. Along with an option to add double meat.
$8.99
FISH BURRITO
A flour-rolled tortilla stuffed with refried beans, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, cilantro, and your choice of protein. Along with an option to add double meat.
$9.99
SHRIMP BURRITO
A flour-rolled tortilla stuffed with refried beans, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, cilantro, and your choice of protein. Along with an option to add double meat.
$10.99
SKIRT STEAK BURRITO
A flour-rolled tortilla stuffed with refried beans, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, cilantro, and your choice of protein. Along with an option to add double meat.
$12.99
VEGGIE BURRITO
A flour-rolled tortilla stuffed with refried beans, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, cilantro, and your choice of protein. Along with an option to add double meat.
$8.99
STEAK BURRITO
A flour-rolled tortilla stuffed with refried beans, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, cilantro, and your choice of protein. Along with an option to add double meat.
$9.99
INDIVIDUAL TORTAS
Al Pastor Torta
A Mexican-style sandwich with a melted cheese layer on bread, and a base layer of refried beans with your choice of meat and topped with lettuce, onion, tomato, chiles en vinagre, sour cream, and avocado.
$8.99
SKIRT STEAK TORTA
A Mexican-style sandwich with a melted cheese layer on bread, and a base layer of refried beans with your choice of meat and topped with lettuce, onion, tomato, chiles en vinagre, sour cream, and avocado.
$12.99
BREADED CHICKEN TORTA
A Mexican-style sandwich with a melted cheese layer on bread, and a base layer of refried beans with your choice of meat and topped with lettuce, onion, tomato, chiles en vinagre, sour cream, and avocado.
$9.99
BREADED STEAK TORTA
A Mexican-style sandwich with a melted cheese layer on bread, and a base layer of refried beans with your choice of meat and topped with lettuce, onion, tomato, chiles en vinagre, sour cream, and avocado.
$10.99
SHRIMP TORTA
A Mexican-style sandwich with a melted cheese layer on bread, and a base layer of refried beans with your choice of meat and topped with lettuce, onion, tomato, chiles en vinagre, sour cream, and avocado.
$10.99
CHORIZO TORTA
A Mexican-style sandwich with a melted cheese layer on bread, and a base layer of refried beans with your choice of meat and topped with lettuce, onion, tomato, chiles en vinagre, sour cream, and avocado.
$9.99
CHORIZO TORTA
A Mexican-style sandwich with a melted cheese layer on bread, and a base layer of refried beans with your choice of meat and topped with lettuce, onion, tomato, chiles en vinagre, sour cream, and avocado.
$8.99
CHICKEN TORTA
A Mexican-style sandwich with a melted cheese layer on bread, and a base layer of refried beans with your choice of meat and topped with lettuce, onion, tomato, chiles en vinagre, sour cream, and avocado.
$8.99
VEGGIE TORTA
A Mexican- styled sandwich with melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, cilantro, avocado, chiles en vinagre, sour cream, and your choice of protein.
$8.99
STEAK TORTA
A Mexican-style sandwich with a melted cheese layer on bread, and a base layer of refried beans with your choice of meat and topped with lettuce, onion, tomato, chiles en vinagre, sour cream, and avocado.
$9.99
TORTA DE CHORIZO CON HUEVO
Torta With Chorizo And Egg Along With All Original Toppings
$9.99
SOPES
STEAK SOPE
A traditional fried masa (corn flour) base topped with refried beans, your choice of meat, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, onion, and cilantro.
$4.25
BIRRIA SOPE
A traditional fried masa (corn flour) base topped with refried beans, your choice of meat, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, onion, and cilantro.
$4.50
AL PASTOR SOPE
A traditional fried masa (corn flour) base topped with refried beans, your choice of meat, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, onion, and cilantro.
$4.25
SKIRT STEAK SOPE
A traditional fried masa (corn flour) base topped with refried beans, your choice of meat, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, onion, and cilantro.
$3.75
SKIRT STEAK SOPE
A traditional fried masa (corn flour) base topped with refried beans, your choice of meat, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, onion, and cilantro.
$5.00
FISH SOPE
A traditional fried masa (corn flour) base topped with refried beans, your choice of meat, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, onion, and cilantro.
$4.25
CHORIZO SOPE
A traditional fried masa (corn flour) base topped with refried beans, your choice of meat, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, onion, and cilantro.
$4.25
CHICKEN SOPE
A traditional fried masa (corn flour) base topped with refried beans, your choice of meat, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, onion, and cilantro.
$4.25
SOPE DINNER
A traditional fried masa (corn flour) base topped with refried beans, your choice of meat, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, onion, and cilantro. The dinner plate comes with a side of Mexican rice and refried beans, and two sopes of choice.
$13.99
SHRIMP SOPE $4.50
TOSTADAS
MIXTA TOSTADA
A tostada with a ceviche mix of fish and shrimp, onion, tomato, and cilantro.
$7.99
CHICKEN TOSTADA
A tostada topped with cooked chicken, onion, tomato, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, and refried beans.
$5.99
CHORIZO TOSTADA
A tostada topped with cooked chorizo, onion, tomato, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, and refried beans.
$5.99
COOKED FISH TOSTADA
A tostada topped with cooked fish, onion, tomato, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, and refried beans.
$6.99
COOKED SHRIMP TOSTADA
A tostada topped with cooked shrimp, onion, tomato, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, and refried beans.
$7.99
SHRIMP TOSTADA
A tostada with a shrimp ceviche mix on top, onion, cilantro, and tomato.
$7.99
FISH TOSTADA
A tostada with a fish ceviche mix on top, onion, cilantro, and tomato.
$6.99
STEAK TOSTADA
A tostada topped with cooked steak, onion, tomato, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, and refried beans.
$6.99
AL PASTOR TOSTADA
A tostada topped with cooked al pastor, onion, tomato, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, and refried beans.
$5.99
Tostada Veggie $4.99
MARISCOS PLATILLOS
CAMARONES CUCARACHAS
This is a deep-fried shrimp dish cooked in Nayarit salsa and the plate is decorated with fresh red onion and tomatoes. This dish does not come with any sides.
$19.99
CAMARONES MOMIAS
Deep fried shrimp wrapped bacon with cheese. Served with salad, rice, and french fries and your choice of tortillas or garlic bread.
$19.99
CAMARONES AL GUSTO
Shrimp to your liking. All al gusto dishes are served with Mexican rice, french fries, salad, ketchup, limes, and a salsa preparation of your choice and your choice of tortillas or garlic bread.
$18.99
PAELLA COSTA ARENA
Traditional rice dish made with a mix of seafood. This serves one person.
$19.99
LANGOSTINOS AL GUSTO
Cooked prawns to your liking are cooked with your choice of salsa. Served with rice, french fries, salad, and garlic bread.
$17.99
MARISCADA (6 PEOPLE)
A shareable dish that has a combination of seafood cooked in Nayarit Salsa for one very filling meal. Served with a side of Mexican rice, french fries, and a choice of garlic bread or corn tortillas.
$199.99
MARISCADA (4 PEOPLE)
A shareable dish that has a combination of seafood cooked in Nayarit Salsa for one very filling meal. Served with a side of Mexican rice, french fries, and a choice of garlic bread or corn tortillas.
$149.99
MARISCADA (2 PEOPLE)
A shareable dish that has a combination of seafood cooked in Nayarit Salsa for one very filling meal. Served with a side of Mexican rice, french fries, and a choice of garlic bread or corn tortillas.
$79.99
PAELLA COSTA ARENA FOR TWO
Traditional rice dish made with a mix of seafood. This serves 2 people.
$39.99
RED SALSA AGUACHILES
A ceviche-style shrimp cold plate made with red guajillo salsa (not spicy). Served with your choice of saltine crackers or chips.
$17.99
GREEN SALSA AGUACHILES
A ceviche-style shrimp cold plate made with green salsa (hint of spiciness). Served with your choice of saltine crackers or chips.
$17.99
CALDO DE CAMARON
A shrimp soup with typical seafood red-base broth with carrots and potatoes. Served with garlic bread, as well as onion, cilantro, and limes on the side.
$16.99
CALDO SIETE MARES
A mixed seafood soup with typical seafood red-base broth with carrots and potatoes. Served with garlic bread, as well as onion, cilantro, and limes on the side.
$20.99
GREEN TILAPIA SOUP
A green salsa-based soup with tilapia, carrots, and potatoes. Served with garlic bread, as well as onion, cilantro, and limes on the side.
$16.99
CALDO LANGOSTINOS
Prawn soup with a typical seafood red-base soup with carrots and potatoes. Served with garlic bread, as well as onion, cilantro, and limes on the side.
$17.99
CALDO DE PESCADO
A tilapia soup with typical seafood red-based broth with carrots and potatoes. Served with garlic bread, as well as onion, cilantro, and limes on the side.
$15.99
MOLCAJETE CORA
A dish with a mix of seafood cooked with Nayarit mild Salsa. Served with french fries, rice, and garlic bread.
$26.99
MOLCAJETE COSTA ARENA DINNER
A cross mix between molcajete cora and molcajete de carnes, also comes with rice, beans, and corn tortillas.
$28.99
PARILLADA COSTA ARENA (4 PEOPLE)
A shareable dish that has a combination of meats alongside a combination of seafood for one very filling meal. Topped with jalapeno, cactus, and queso fresco. Served with a side of Mexican rice, beans, and corn tortillas.
$129.99
PARILLADA COSTA ARENA (6 PEOPLE)
A shareable dish that has a combination of meats alongside a combination of seafood for one very filling meal. Topped with jalapeno, cactus, and queso fresco. Served with a side of Mexican rice, beans, and corn tortillas.
$189.99
PESCADOS
MOJARRA AL GUSTO
Whole tilapia fish fried and made with your choice of salsa. Served with a side of Mexican rice, salad, french fries, and garlic bread.
$18.99
HUACHINANGO AL GUSTO
Whole fried red snapper with your choice of salsa preparation. Served with a side of Mexican rice, salad, french fries, and garlic bread.
$24.99
MOJARRA RELLENA
A whole fried tilapia fish topped with seafood mix with your choice of salsa. Served with a side of Mexican rice, salad, french fries, and garlic bread.
$20.99
HUACHINANGO RELLENO
A whole fried tilapia fish topped with seafood mix with your choice of salsa. Served with a side of Mexican rice, salad, french fries, and garlic bread.
$28.99
FILETE DE PESCADO RELLENO
Fresh tilapia fillet topped with a seafood mix with your choice of salsa preparation. Served with a side of Mexican rice, salad, french fries, and garlic bread.
$19.99
FILETE DE PESCADO AL GUSTO
Fresh tilapia fillet made the way you choose. Served with a side of Mexican rice, salad, french fries, and garlic bread.
$16.99
SOUPS
CALDO LANGOSTINOS
Prawn soup with a typical seafood red-base soup with carrots and potatoes. Served with garlic bread, as well as onion, cilantro, and limes on the side.
$17.99
CALDO DE CAMARON
A shrimp soup with typical seafood red-base broth with carrots and potatoes. Served with garlic bread, as well as onion, cilantro, and limes on the side.
$16.99
CALDO DE PESCADO
A tilapia soup with typical seafood red-based broth with carrots and potatoes. Served with garlic bread, as well as onion, cilantro, and limes on the side.
$15.99
GREEN TILAPIA SOUP
A green salsa-based soup with tilapia, carrots, and potatoes. Served with garlic bread, as well as onion, cilantro, and limes on the side.
$16.99
CALDO DE POLLO
Chicken soup with carrots, potatoes, corn on the cob, and squash. Your choice of broth base: regular (original chicken broth), guajillo broth base (red non-spicy), or chipotle broth base (spicy). Served with corn tortillas & a side of rice.
$14.99
CALDO SIETE MARES
A mixed seafood soup with typical seafood red-base broth with carrots and potatoes. Served with garlic bread, as well as onion, cilantro, and limes on the side.
$20.99
CALDO DE BIRRIA
A shredded beef soup with garbanzo beans. Served with tortillas, onions, cilantro, chile de Arbol, and limes on the side.
$15.99
CALDO DE RES
Beef soup with carrots, potatoes, corn on the cob, and squash. Served with corn tortillas, a side of rice, and a side of cilantro, limes, and onion.
$14.99
KIDS MENU
KIDS TACOS WITH RICE AND BEANS
2 tacos on corn tortilla served with a side of rice and beans and their choice of toppings.
$7.99
KIDS CHICKEN NUGGETS WITH FRIES
7-piece nugget dinner with a side of french fries and ketchup.
$6.99
KIDS QUESADILLAS WITH RICE AND BEANS
2 kid-size quesadillas on flour tortilla with a side of rice and beans.
$7.99
VEGETARIAN
EPIC VEGGIE TACO DINNER
3 corn tortillas filled with a special grilled veggie mix, refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and cheese. Served with a side of beans and rice.
$11.99
TACO VEGGIE
One taco of grilled veggie mix topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, cilantro, cheese, and a base layer of refried beans, served on corn tortillas.
$3.50
VEGGIE BURGER WITH FRIES
Served with lettuce, tomatoes, onion, ketchup, and french fries. Substitute onion rings for an additional charge.
$9.99
VEGGIE TORTA
A Mexican- styled sandwich with melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, cilantro, avocado, chiles en vinagre, sour cream, and your choice of protein.
$8.99
CLASSIC SALAD
Lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and green or red pepper. Add a protien for an additional charge. Served with a side of ranch dressing.
$9.99
Veggie Fajitas
Onion, Bell Peppers, And Tomato With A Side Of Rice, Beans, And Corn Tortillas
$11.99
Tostada Veggie $4.99
SALADS
CLASSIC SALAD
Lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and green or red pepper. Add a protien for an additional charge. Served with a side of ranch dressing.
$9.99
TACO SALAD
Freshly made tortilla bowl with refried pinto beans, lettuce, rice, tomato, onion, cilantro, cheese, and your choice of meat.
$13.99
SIDE SALAD
A small salad with lettuce, tomato, and onion.
$1.99
GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD
GRILKED CHICKEN SALAD
$13.99
SIDES & EXTRAS
SIDE SALAD
A small salad with lettuce, tomato, and onion.
$1.99
EXTRA/SIDE GARLIC BREAD
A side of garlic bread.
$1.99
SIDE PICO DE GALLO
A side of tomato, onion, cilantro, and jalapeño blended with salt and lime.
$3.99
EXTRA SALSA NAYARIT SIDE (16 Oz)
Mild salsa used mainly for seafood dishes
$4.99
SIDE FRIJOLES
Refried beans topped with cheese. 16oz
$2.99
SIDE MEXICAN RICE
A side of Mexican rice 16oz
$2.99
SIDE CHILES TOREADOS
Grilled jalapeños.
$1.50
SIDE CEBOLLITAS
Side of grilled spring onions.
$1.99
SIDE FRENCH FRIES
A side of french fries and ketchup
$2.99
SIDE CONSOME
The birria beef broth with onion and cilantro 16oz
$1.99
EXTRA KIDS QUESADILLA
One extra kid’s quesadilla.
$1.99
EXTRA ORDER CHIPS
A full brown bag of chips.
$1.99
EXTRA SALSA DIABLA (16 OZ)
VERY SPICY SALSA MAINLY USED FOR SEAFOOD DISHES. CAN BE USED AS A SPICIER SALSA ALTERNATIVE
$4.99
EXTRA SALSA ROJA (16 Oz)
Extra red salsa on the side.
$4.99
EXTRA SALSA VERDE (32OZ)
Extra green salsa on the side.
$9.99
EXTRA SALSA ROJA (32oz)
Extra red salsa on the side.
$9.99
EXTRA SALSA VERDE (16oz)
Extra green salsa on the side
$4.99
TORTILLAS ORDEN $1.99
LARGE CONSOME
The Birria broth With Onion And Cilantro 32oz
$4.99
LARGE SIDE MEXICAN RICE
32oz
$5.99
LARGE SIDE REFRIED BEANS
32 Oz Container Topped With Cheese
$5.99
BURRITO TORTILLA $1.00
EXTRA CAMARONES $5.99
FOR THE FAMILY
PARILLADA COSTA ARENA (2 PEOPLE)
A shareable dish that has a combination of meats alongside a combination of seafood for one very filling meal. Topped with jalapeno, cactus, and queso fresco. Served with a side of Mexican rice, beans, and corn tortillas.
$69.99
PARILLADA DE CARNE (4 PEOPLE)
A filling grilled meats combo of steak, chicken, Mexican sausage, short rib, and shrimp served with jalapeños, spring onions, cactus, rice, and beans. Along with an extra side of salsa, limes, and corn tortillas.
$99.99
PARILLADA DE CARNE (2 PEOPLE)
A shareable dish that has a combination of meats for one very filling meal. Topped with jalapeno, cactus, and queso fresco. Served with a side of Mexican rice, beans, and corn tortillas.
$55.99
PARILLADA COSTA ARENA (4 PEOPLE)
A shareable dish that has a combination of meats alongside a combination of seafood for one very filling meal. Topped with jalapeno, cactus, and queso fresco. Served with a side of Mexican rice, beans, and corn tortillas.
$129.99
PARILLADA COSTA ARENA (6 PEOPLE)
A shareable dish that has a combination of meats alongside a combination of seafood for one very filling meal. Topped with jalapeno, cactus, and queso fresco. Served with a side of Mexican rice, beans, and corn tortillas.
$189.99
PARILLADA DE CARNE (6 PEOPLE)
A filling grilled meats combo of steak, chicken, Mexican sausage, short rib, and shrimp served with jalapeños, spring onions, cactus, rice, and beans. Along with an extra side of salsa, limes, and corn tortillas.
$139.99
MARISCADA (4 PEOPLE)
A shareable dish that has a combination of seafood cooked in Nayarit Salsa for one very filling meal. Served with a side of Mexican rice, french fries, and a choice of garlic bread or corn tortillas.
$149.99
MARISCADA (6 PEOPLE)
A shareable dish that has a combination of seafood cooked in Nayarit Salsa for one very filling meal. Served with a side of Mexican rice, french fries, and a choice of garlic bread or corn tortillas.
$199.99
MARISCADA (2 PEOPLE)
A shareable dish that has a combination of seafood cooked in Nayarit Salsa for one very filling meal. Served with a side of Mexican rice, french fries, and a choice of garlic bread or corn tortillas.
$79.99
DESSERTS
CHURROS
Cook-to-order churros with a filling. 2 typical-size churros, cut in half for a total of 4.
$4.99
AGUAS FRESCAS
SMALL HORCHATA
Sweet rice water with a hint of cinnamon
$2.75
MEDIUM HORCHATA
Sweet rice water with a hint of cinnamon
$3.99
SMALL MANGO AGUA FRESCA
Sweet mango water
$2.75
MEDIUM MANGO AGUA FRESCA
Sweet mango water
$3.99
LARGE MANGO AGUA FRESCA
Sweet mango water
$4.50
SMALL JAMAICA
Sweet hibiscus water
$2.75
MEDIUM JAMAICA
Sweet hibiscus water
$3.99
LARGE JAMAICA
Sweet hibiscus water
$4.50
REFRESCOS MEXICANOS
COCA COLA DE BOTELLA $3.99
SIDRAL MUNDEL $2.50
JARRITO LIME $3.25
JARRITO PINEAPPLE $3.25
JARRITO TAMARIND $3.25
JARRITO FRUIT PUNCH $3.25
CANNED SODAS
DIET COKE CAN $1.99
SPRITE CAN $1.99
WATER BOTTLE $1.50
COFFEE AND TEAS
REGULAR COFFEE
Caffeinated coffee with cream and sugar on the side
$3.25
DECAF COFFEE
Decaf coffee with cream and sugar on the side
$3.25
TEA
Warm tea with sugar or honey on the side
$3.25
CATERING
BISTEC RANCHERO HALF TRAY $80.00
AGUACHILES FULL TRAY
A ceviche-style shrimp cold tray made with green salsa (hint of spiciness). Served with your choice of saltine crackers or chips.
$109.99
AGUACHILES HALF TRAY
A ceviche-style shrimp cold half tray made with green salsa (hint of spiciness). Served with your choice of saltine crackers or chips.
$54.99
PORK STEW IN SALSA (GUISADO DE PUERCO) HALF TRAY $50.00
POTATO SALAD WITH CHICKEN FULL TRAY $70.00
POTATO SALAD WITH CHICKEN HALF TRAY $35.00
PRAWN FULL TRAY (LANGOSTINOS) $160.00
PRAWN HALF TRAY (LANGOSTINOS) $80.00
SHRIMP CEVICHE HALF TRAY $65.00
SHRIMP CEVICHE FULL TRAY $130.00
SHRIMP FAJITAS FULL TRAY
Grilled shrimp cooked alongside green peppers, red peppers, onion, and tomatoes. Served corn tortillas.
$200.00
SHRIMP FAJITAS HALF TRAY
Grilled shrimp cooked alongside green peppers, red peppers, onion, and tomatoes. Served with a side of refried beans and Mexican rice and corn tortillas.
$100.00
SKIRT STEAK FAJITAS FULL TRAY
Grilled juicy and tender skirt steak cooked alongside green peppers, red peppers, onion, and tomatoes. Served corn tortillas.
$190.00
SKIRT STEAK RIBS IN SALSA FULL TRAY (COSTILLAS)
Skirt Steak ribs in the salsa of your choice, red or green, served with tortillas on the side.
$140.00
SKIRT STEAK RIBS IN SALSA HALF TRAY (COSTILLAS)
Skirt Steak ribs in the salsa of your choice, red or green, served with tortillas on the side.
$70.00
SLICED MIXED FRUIT HALF TRAY $40.00
SLICED MIXED FRUITS FULL TRAY $80.00
VEGGIE SALAD MIX FULL TRAY $60.00
VEGGIE SALAD MIX HALF TRAY $30.00
BISTEC RANCHERO FULL TRAY $160.00
CAMARONES CUCARACHAS FULL TRAY $180.00
CAMARONES CUCARACHAS HALF TRAY $90.00
CESAR SALAD FULL TRAY $70.00
CEVICHE MIXTO FULL TRAY $150.00
CEVICHE MIXTO HALF TRAY $75.00
CHICKEN FAJITAS FULL TRAY
Chicken fajitas dinner party tray special made with bell peppers, onion, and tomato. Served corn tortillas.
$160.00
CHICKEN FAJITAS HALF TRAY
Chicken fajitas dinner party tray made with bell peppers, onion, and tomato. Served corn tortillas.
$90.00
FISH CEVICHE FULL TRAY $120.00
FISH CEVICHE HALF TRAY $60.00
FRIJOLES CHARROS FULL TRAY $80.00
FRIJOLES CHARROS HALF TRAY $40.00
FRIJOLES REFRITOS FULL TRAY $70.00
FRIJOLES REFRITOS HALF TRAY $35.00
GARLIC SHRIMP FULL TRAY $170.00
GARLIC SHRIMP HALF TRAY $85.00
GUACAMOLE FULL TRAY $130.00
GUACAMOLE HALF TRAY $70.00
LEVANTAMUERTOS FULL TRAY $140.00
LEVANTAMUERTOS HALF TRAY $70.00
MACARONI SALAD WITH HAM FULL TRAY $70.00
MACARONI SALAD WITH HAM HALF TRAY $35.00
MEXICAN RICE FULL TRAY $70.00
MEXICAN RICE HALF TRAY $35.00
MIXED FAJITAS FULL TRAY
A delicious combo of grilled steak, chicken, and shrimp cooked alongside green peppers, red peppers, onion, and tomatoes. Served corn tortillas.
$210.00
MIXED FAJITAS HALF TRAY
A delicious combo of grilled steak, chicken, and shrimp cooked alongside green peppers, red peppers, onion, and tomatoes. Served corn tortillas.
$105.00
MUSSELS FULL TRAY (MEJILLONES) $26.99
MUSSELS HALF TRAY (MEJILLONES) $14.99
PORK STEW IN SALSA (GUISADO DE PUERCO) FULL TRAY $100.00
CHIPS/TOSTADAS FULL TRAY $25.00
EXTRA SALSA DIABLA (16 OZ)
VERY SPICY SALSA MAINLY USED FOR SEAFOOD DISHES. CAN BE USED AS A SPICIER SALSA ALTERNATIVE
$4.99
EXTRA SALSA NAYARIT SIDE (16 Oz)
Mild salsa used mainly for seafood dishes
$4.99
EXTRA SALSA ROJA (16 Oz)
Extra red salsa on the side.
$4.99
EXTRA SALSA ROJA (32oz)
Extra red salsa on the side.
$9.99
EXTRA SALSA VERDE (16oz)
Extra green salsa on the side
$4.99
EXTRA SALSA VERDE (32OZ)
Extra green salsa on the side.
$9.99
TACO BIRRIA HALF TRAY
Pre-made tacos (10) come with cilantro, onion, limes, and salsa red and green 16 oz on the side.
$42.50
TACO BIRRIA FULL TRAY
Pre-made tacos (20) comes with cilantro, onion, limes, and salsa red and green 16 oz on the side.
$85.00
TACO AL PASTOR FULL TRAY
Pre-made tacos (20) comes with cilantro, onion, limes, and salsa red and green 16 oz on the side.
$75.00
TACO CHICKEN HALF TRAY
Pre-made tacos (10) comes with cilantro, onion, limes, and salsa green and red 16 oz on the side.
$37.50
TACO CHICKEN FULL TRAY
Pre-made tacos (20) comes with cilantro, onion, limes, and salsa red and green 16 oz on the side.
$75.00
TACO AL PASTOR HALF TRAY
Pre-made tacos (10) comes with cilantro, onion, limes, and salsa red and green 16 oz on the side.
$37.50
TACO CHORIZO HALF TRAY
Pre-made tacos (10) comes with cilantro, onion, limes, and salsa red and green 16 oz on the side.
$37.50
TACO CHORIZO FULL TRAY
Pre-made tacos (20) comes with cilantro, onion, limes, and salsa red and green 16 oz on the side.
$75.00
TACO ESPECIALES HALF TRAY
Pre-made tacos (10) comes with cilantro, onion, limes, and salsa red and green 16 oz on the side.
$45.00
TACO ESPECIALES FULL TRAY
Pre-made tacos (20) comes with cilantro, onion, limes, and salsa red and green 16 oz on the side.
$90.00
TACO FISH HALF TRAY
Pre-made tacos (10) comes with cilantro, onion, limes, and salsa red and green 16 oz on the side.
$37.50
TACO FISH FULL TRAY
Pre-made tacos (20) comes with cilantro, onion, limes, and salsa red and green 16 oz on the side.
$70.00
TACO SHRIMP HALF TRAY
Pre-made tacos (10) comes with cilantro, onion, limes, and salsa on the side.
$40.00
TACO SHRIMP FULL TRAY
Pre-made tacos (20) comes with cilantro, onion, limes, and salsa on the side.
$80.00
TACO SKIRT STEAK HALF TRAY
Pre-made tacos (10) comes with cilantro, onion, limes, and salsa red and green 16 oz on the side.
$60.00
TACO SKIRT STEAK FULL TRAY
Pre-made tacos (20) comes with cilantro, onion, limes, and salsa red and green 16 oz on the side.
$100.00
TACO STEAK HALF TRAY $37.50
TACO STEAK FULL TRAY
Pre-made tacos (20) comes with cilantro, onion, limes, and salsa on the side.
$75.00
QUESABIRRIA HALF TRAY
Pre-made tacos (10) comes with cilantro, onion, limes, and salsa red and green 16 oz on the side.
$45.00
QUESABIRRIA FULL TRAY
Pre-made tacos (20) comes with cilantro, onion, limes, and salsa red and green 16 oz on the side.
$90.00
TACO VEGGIE HALF TRAY
Pre-made tacos (10) comes with lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion, cilantro, a pre-made veggie mix that has green/red peppers and garlic that is grilled. Limes, red and green salsa 16 oz on the side.
$35.00
TACO VEGGIE FULL TRAY
Pre-made tacos (20) comes with lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion, cilantro (on the side), and a pre-made veggie mix that has green/red peppers and garlic that is grilled (inside the tacos). Limes, red and green 16 oz salsa on the side.
$70.00
QUESADILLAS ((FULL TRAY 40 QUESADILLAS) $75.00
QUESADILLA (1/2 TRAY 20 QUESADILLAS) $40.00
CESAR SALAD HALF TRAY $35.00
BISTEC A LA MEXICANA FULL TRAY
Tender juicy grilled steak cooked alongside jalapeño, onion, and tomato. Served with corn tortillas.
$180.00
FLAN COMPLETO $35.00
HORCHATA PARTY $40.00
BISTEC A LA MEXICANA HALF TRAY
Tender juicy grilled steak cooked alongside jalapeño, onion, and tomato. Served with corn tortillas.
$90.00
SKIRT STEAK FAJITAS (20 PEOPLE)
Grilled juicy and tender skirt steak cooked alongside green peppers, red peppers, onion, and tomatoes. Served corn tortillas.
$95.00
CHIPS AND SALSA CATERING 64OZ $32.00
CHURROS HALF TRAY $35.00
FAJITA VEGGIE $80.00
TOSTADAS FULL TRAY $25.00
FLAN COMPLETO (2) $70.00
JAMAICA PARTY $40.00
MANGO PARTY $40.00
CHOCOFLAN COMPLETO (1) $35.00
CHOCOFLAN COMPLETO (2) $70.00
EXTRA SALSA DIABLA (32 OZ) (SPICY SALSA WARM) $9.99
EXTRA SALSA NAYARIT SIDE (32 Oz) (Mild Salsa Warm) $9.99
AL PASTOR ALACART HALF TRAY $80.00
BIRRIA ALACART HALF TRAY $90.00
CHICKEN ALACART HALF TRAY $80.00
CHORIZO ALACART HALF TRAY $80.00
UNCATEGORIZED
VEGGIE FAJITAS HALF TRAY $40.00
CHURROS FULL TRAY $70.00
STEAK FAJITA FULL TRAY $170.00
HUEVOS A LA MEXICANA $9.99

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Ben Dover
Costa Arena in Skokie is a hidden gem that offers an authentic Mexican dining experience like no other. From the vibrant decor to the bold and perfectly balanced flavors, every aspect of this restaurant is a delight. The menu is a fusion of traditional favorites and innovative creations, ensuring there’s something for everyone. The quality of the ingredients shines through in every dish, and the presentation is simply stunning. The staff is friendly and attentive, making your dining experience truly exceptional. Don’t forget to explore their impressive selection of sauces and soft drinks to complete your meal. Costa Arena is a culinary paradise that will transport you to Mexico with every bite.

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Tom K
The quesabirria tacos are delicious!

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Michel Toboyek
Three of us had the Birria Beef Tacos with consomme with fresh refried beans and Mexican rice. One had the chicken taco salad. It is huge and came with Mexican rice and refried beans inside too.

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Lisette Garcia
I ordered for pick up, but just from walking in, the restaurant is really nice and cute spot. Nice patio. I had tacos, they were really good, very tasty. The salsa was also delicious, I also ordered Agua de Jamaica, very delicious. Will definitely be my go to work lunch spot for authentic mex food.

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Kevin Owings
Great food , 100% will be back. Little pricey but good portions. Menues are all in Spanish, but Google translate was super useful. Staff great and the food was amazing.

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William Oney-Paige
Very friendly and delicious! Amazing mole enchiladas, and the large guacamole was enough to feed 6-8. Food was gone before I thought to take a picture, will be back for sure!

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Sam M
Had a great first experience. I had the quesabirria dinner. Everything was tasty and filling. The meat melts on your mouth. I went with a few coworkers and everyone enjoyed their lunch.

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Maria Salazar
Honestly, the food is awesome. I wasn’t expecting too much of it! But, oh surprise! Those enchiladas were delicious. Well seasoned, portions are just right! You should try it.

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Sheryl Heneghan
My taco dinner was so delicious! The meats are perfectly seasoned. Definitely coming back!

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Kathy Carter-Nelson
Such delicious food – better than white tablecloth restaurants! Everything is prepared with care and served (or wrapped) in an appetizing manner. It must be experienced to be fully appreciated! Ole!

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