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96 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91105-1917

626-432-4692

http://www.chozamama.com

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96 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena CA 91105-1917

Cuisine(s): Bakery, Peruvian, South American

Hours: Daily 11am-9:30pm
Features: Takeout

Reservations: Accepted

Choza Mama

By Jonathan Gold | Fri, November 13, 2009

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Main Menu

Appetizers

Papa A La Huancaina
a wonderful start to traditional peruvian cuisine. sliced boiled potatoes covered in a delectable creamy cheese sauce.

Ceviche De Pescado
the national dish of peru made with the freshest fish briefly marinated in leche de tigre served with sweet potato and andean corn.

Ceviche Mixto
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.

Anticuchos
traditionally served as marinated beef heart brochettes other options include fish, chicken, and shrimp served with grilled potatoes and salsa de huacatay.

Causa Rellena
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.

Tamal Criollo
a lightly spicy peruvian tamale filled with chicken or pork and wrapped in a banana leaf.

Palta A La Reina
a king avocado served with a chicken salad or vegetable medley.

Humita Con Camaron Ocopa
a sweet tamale in a luscious cheese, black mint, and peanut sauce served with shrimp.

Platanito Frito
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.

Choros A La Chalaca
a specialty from the region callao. mussels served in their shells and topped with onions, tomatoes, and corn.

Tiradito Trinidad
peruvian sole sashimi cooked in leche de tigre and covered in three delicious fiery sauces.

Chicharron De Calamari
fried calamari served with a peruvian tartar sauce and salsa criolla.

Soups

Chupe De Camarones
an exquisite peruvian shrimp chowder made with vegetables, fresh cheese, and a touch of yellow pepper.

Sopa A La Criolla
creole soup made with a creamy blend of beef and angel hair pasta soup.

Parihuela
peruvian style bouillabaisse prepared with a variety of seafood, chunks of cassava root, and seasoned with peruvian spices.

Salads

Strawberry Fields Salad
feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, candied pecans, mixed greens, dried cranberries, arugula, spinach, and our own strawberry and cranberry dressing.

Ensalada Julio Cesar
caesar salad made with tossed romaine lettuce, garlic croutons, parmesan cheese, and our home-made caesar dressing.

Add Chicken To Any Salad $3.00
Fish Or Shrimp $4.00

Peruvian Salad
avocado, mixed greens, cucumber, fresh cheese, corn, tomatoes, and our own house vinaigrette.

Poultry

Aji De Gallina
shredded chicken cooked in a creamy aji amarillo and walnut sauce served with white or brown rice.

Pollo Saltado
a traditional peruvian dish influenced by peru’s chinese immigrants. a delicious mix of chicken, onions, tomatoes, and french fries sautéed wok-style in a peruvian sauce served with white or brown rice.

Tallarin Saltado De Pollo
chicken, onions, and tomatoes sauteed in a bed of fettuccine noodles. a peruvian twist on chicken chow mein!

Chaufa De Pollo
peruvian chicken fried rice. the traditional treasure left by our chinese influences!

Vegetarian

Locro Andino
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
tofu mixed with vegetables and stewed in a creamy rocoto and red wine sauce served with white or brown rice.

Tofu Saltado
a delicious mix of tofu, onions, tomatoes, and french fries sauteed in a peruvian sauce served with white or brown rice.

Chaufa De Tofu
peruvian fried rice made with tofu and mixed vegetables.

Meats

Lomo Saltado
a delicious mix of filet mignon steak strips, onions, tomatoes, and french fries sauteed in a peruvian sauce served with white or brown rice.

Chaufa De Carne
peruvian steak fried rice. the traditional treasure left by our chinese influences!

Tallarin Saltado De Carne
strips of steak, onions, and tomatoes sauteed in bed of fettuccine noodles. a peruvian twist on beef chow mein!

Bistec Florentino
a grilled rib-eye steak seasoned to mama’s taste and served with grilled eggplant, zucchini, red bell peppers, and mushrooms along with ensalada rusa, a peruvian red herring salad.

Bistec Encebollado
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.

Seafood

Mariscos Saltado
a delicious mix of calamari, octopus, mussels, shrimp, onions, tomatoes, and french fries sauteed in a peruvian sauce served with white or brown rice.

Camaron Saltado
a delicious mix of shrimp, onions, tomatoes, and french fries sauteed in a peruvian sauce served with white or brown rice.

Chaufa De Camarones
the tasty peruvian version of shrimp fried rice.

Chaufa De Mariscos
the tasty peruvian version of seafood fried rice including calamari, octopus, mussels, and shrimp.

Tallarin Saltado De Camarones
a wonderful noodle plate made with fettuccine, onions, tomatoes, and shrimp.

Tallarin Saltado De Mariscos
a wonderful noodle plate made with fettuccine, onions, tomatoes, calamari, octopus, shrimp, and mussels.

Arroz Con Mariscos
peruvian paella made with calamari, octopus, shrimp, and mussels.

Cau Cau De Mariscos
seafood medley and diced potatoes cooked in a yerba buena and aji amarillo sauce served with white or brown rice.

Picante De Mariscos
mixed seafood cooked in a creamy rocoto and wine sauce served with white or brown rice.

House Specialties

Lechon Adobado
juicy soft morsels of pork prepared in a red wine sauce served with sweet yams and cassava root mashed potatoes.

Tallarin Verde Con Rib-eye Steak
another famous noodle plate from peru. tallarin verde is served as fettucine noodles smothered in a mix of basil, spinach, and walnut sauce topped with a grilled steak that will leave you in "green heaven"

Seco De Cordero
braised lamb simmered in a special cilantro and beer stew served with white or brown rice and canario beans.

Bistec A Lo Pobre
this savory dish is popularly known as the “poor man’s steak” because of the array of items served with a mouthwatering 9 oz rib-eye steak. on this one platter you get a taste of french fries, fried plantains, fried egg, and rice surrounding the beefy goodness.

Pechuga Lando
a grilled filet of chicken seasoned with our very own peruvian spices and served on top of a fresh caprese corn salad and crispy potatoes.

Tropical Delight Salad
maracuya and mango dressing, baby spinach, diced mangos, crispy onions, garbanzos.

Pescado A La Plancha
a deliciously seasoned filet of sole fish served on top of mashed potatoes maiz morado more commonly known as our purple corn mashed potatoes and garnished with baby roma tomatoes.

Pollo A La Brasa
½ rotisserie chicken served with french fries and salad.

Jalea
a large plate of mixed seafood including calamari, shrimp, fish, octopus, and mussels. breaded and fried to perfection, served with our peruvian tartar sauce and salsa criolla.

Pescado A La Chorillana
a juicy filet of sole fish fried in a golden batter and topped with a rich sauce of onions, tomatoes, and vinaigrette served with white or brown rice.

Side Orders

White Rice, Brown Rice, Black Beans, Canario Beans, Lentils

Mixed Green Salad, Ensalada Rusa

Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Mashed Yams, Steamed Vegetables

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Choza Mama

96 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91105-1917

626-432-4692

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By Jonathan Gold | Fri, November 13, 2009

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