Savory pastries and sweet desserts anchor Latin American food at El Mirador En El Rio in Peoria, IL, with pickup available.
Order onlineSalteña De Pollo
$6.00
A Bolivian pastry pocket filled with chicken.
“It was our first time going here and ITS SO BEAUTIFUL!! I love that they have Tons of options, it all looks amazing! I ordered the Spicy Italian Panini, it was DELICIOUS, it has a perfect amount of spice. Also got the Java frappé, w/oat milk. My partner got the chicken empanadas, demolished it in 2 minutes 😂 HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE.”
Salteña De Carne
$6.00
A Bolivian pastry pocket filled with beef.
“The beef empanadas 10/10🔥 I also had a cookies and cream frappe! Delicious ☺️”
Salteña Picante
$6.00
A Bolivian pastry pocket with a spicy savory filling.
“The patio is a great vibe. The saltenas were delicious as was the coffee.”
Cuñapé 2 Pieces (Bolivian Cheese Bread)
$4.00
Two golden-baked pieces of Bolivian cheese bread blend five cheeses.
Empanada Jamon Y Queso
$6.00
A hand-held pastry filled with ham and cheese.
“I had somebody send me a link to this lovely place via Messenger, I don’t know how I missed this little gem in Peoria. I am a complete coffee snob from living in Seattle for so many years and traveling abroad. I have to say that this place is amazing. I was completely geeked out over the cold coffee and the way they put it into the bottle with the little pop top! Brilliant! I’m unaware of anywhere else in this area where you can get authentic amazing empanadas! Me gusta mucho este lugar!!”
Empanada De Espinaca Y Queso
$6.00
An empanada filled with spinach and cheese.
“We had the spinach and cheese empanada, so good. We plan on going back. It looks great on the inside.”
Empanada Sample
$36.00
Six empanadas in different flavors come with dipping sauces.
“Such a cute place! The empanadas are delicious, we had the sampler and tried one of each empanada they had. Their drinks are so delicious too. Seating indoors is beautiful, and the patio seating was great (pets allowed, which was a plus). Will definitely be back!”
Sweet Dulce De Leche Empanada
$6.00
Sweet empanada filled with dulce de leche and dusted with powdered sugar.
“Perfect spot for daytime or evening. Love the empanadas! Love everything else too!”
Alfajores Dubai
$10.00
A sweet alfajor-style cookie dessert with a Dubai-inspired twist.
“My sister and I visited there today, along with my nephew and his friend. We kept going back up to try new things! Everything was so good my favorite was the Alfajores Dubai! We will definitely come back!!”
Choco Flan
$10.00
Chocolate cake topped with creamy flan for a layered dessert.
“We went in for the first time and were completely blown away by the beautiful atmosphere. On top of it, the staff was very friendly and helpful while ordering the food and coffee. They had traditional coffee shop drinks along with an impressive hispanic beverage and food selection. Will be going again”
Flan
$9.00
Silky caramel custard finished with a caramelized sugar topping.
“Delicious authentic empanadas. Flan was amazing. Super kind people running the business.”
Arroz con Leche (Rice Pudding)
$8.00
A creamy rice pudding with tender rice in a sweetened base.
“Wonderful spot with delicious, high-quality Latin food! We sat right by the river stunning view and a calm, pleasant atmosphere. The food was light, flavorful, and very well-prepared. The place is extremely clean, organized, and welcoming. A perfect experience we’ll definitely be back!”
El Mirador En El Rio serves Latin American food with chicken and beef salteñas, spinach-and-cheese empanadas, and chocolate cake topped with creamy flan for a chocolate-caramel finish.
Chips and Dips pairs Brie cheese with guacamole and pico de gallo. Sweet Dulce De Leche Empanada is lightly dusted with powdered sugar. Alfajores are buttery cookies filled with dulce de leche.
Visit us in Peoria, IL for dine-in, pickup, or delivery. Empanada Sample offers six different flavors with dipping sauces to share. Flan is a silky caramel custard with a caramelized sugar topping.
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