Mehanata

1141 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60016

847 824 0100

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Authentic Bulgarian Cuisine at Mehanata in Des Plaines

Explore something beyond the ordinary, Restaurant Mehanata at 1141 Lee St in Des Plaines offers a delicious introduction to authentic Bulgarian and Balkan cuisine.

Mehanata brings together traditional recipes, hearty grilled meats and Bulgarian hospitality in a warm, rustic atmosphere. The restaurant specializes in the flavors of Bulgaria, with a menu filled with salads, grilled specialties, skewers and generous combination platters perfect for sharing with family and friends. 

 Start with the “Mehanata” Salad

A great meal deserves a fresh beginning, and the “Mehanata” Salad is an excellent way to start. This combination salad plate gives you a variety of flavors on one plate and makes a refreshing complement to the restaurant's hearty grilled specialties.

It's especially good for sharing while deciding which of Mehanata's impressive grilled dishes you're going to tackle next.

 Combo Shashlik — Straight From the Grill

Meat lovers will want to check out the Combo Shashlik, featuring chicken and pork grilled on skewers with peppers, mushrooms, bacon and onions.

The combination of grilled meats and vegetables makes this a colorful and satisfying choice, while the bacon adds another layer of smoky flavor. If you're new to Balkan-style grilled cuisine, the Combo Shashlik is a great place to begin.

 Chicken and Pork Combo Grill

Can't decide between chicken and pork? You don't have to.

The Chicken and Pork Combo Grill brings both together on one generous plate and is served with fresh-cut tomatoes, cucumbers and French fries.

It's a simple but satisfying combination that lets the grilled meats take center stage. The fresh vegetables provide a cool contrast to the meats coming off the grill, while the fries complete this hearty meal.

 Bring Your Appetite — and Some Friends!

Dining with a group? The Mehanata Specialty Combo Grill for 4 may be the star of the table.

Designed for four people, this impressive platter provides an opportunity to sample an assortment of Mehanata's grilled specialties. The combination includes chicken thighs, chicken kebab, kufte and kebapche, along with pork chops, pork kebab, kufte, kebapche, karnache and sausage. 

Rather than everyone ordering a single entrée, put this platter in the middle of the table and turn dinner into a shared experience. It's an especially appealing option for anyone visiting Mehanata for the first time and wanting to discover several different Bulgarian grilled specialties.

 Discover a Different Side of Dining in Des Plaines

One of the great things about dining in Des Plaines is the incredible variety of international cuisines available around town, and Mehanata adds authentic Bulgarian flavors to that mix.

Whether you're stopping in for a salad and skewers or bringing the whole crew to conquer the Specialty Combo Grill, Mehanata offers plenty of reasons to gather around the table, share some food and discover something different.

Restaurant Mehanata

📍 1141 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60016

📞 (847) 824-0100

Come hungry — especially if you're ordering the Combo Grill!