Cafe Salsa

808 King St- Btwn S Columbus St & S Alfred St
Alexandria, VA 22314

703 684-4100

Lunch Menu
* Alexandria requires us to warn you that consuming raw or undercooked meats. Seafood or shellfish may increase your risk of food borne illness A gratuity of 18% will be added for parties of 6 or more
Antojitos/Appetizers
Seafood Cocktail Ceviche *   Fresh shrimps, calamari & scallops with roasted corn & pico de gallo in lime dressing with aji amarillo	7.95
Mejillones a La Argentina*   Prince Edward Island Mussels steamed in our own Ginger & Cilantro broth with Argentine chorizo & fresh garlic	5.95
Caribbean Vieiras *   umbo grilled scallops topped with a tamarind glaze served over a corn polenta & sautéed spinach	6.95
Tostones Rellenos   Cuban style green plantains stuffed with a combination of pollo desmechado, beef picadillo and medley of fresh seafood oven baked with cheese. Served over Puerto Rican criollo sauce	7.95
Papas Rellenas De Carne   Potatoes stuffed with seasoned Cuban meta and red onions. Served with criollo sauce	5.95
Quesadilla Maya   Baked flour tortillas stuffed with marinated char-grilled chicken, roasted bell peppers and pico de gallo. Served with Mexican style guacamole and sour cream	6.95
Brochetas De CamarÑn   Grilled jumbo shrimps served with a tropical mango sauce	6.95
Calamares En Piña   Fresh calamari lightly breaded & flash fried served over a sweet & spicy pineapple sauce	5.95
Ropa Vieja or Pollo Empanadas   Latin turnovers stuffed with shredded style Cuban beef or marinated chicken. Served with jalapaño salsa for dipping	5.95
Alcapurrias   One Puerto Rican National Dish, Green bananas stuffed with picadillo sautéed with cilantro and Latin style sofrito. Served with jalapeño salsa.	5.95
Nachos Cubanos   Fresh crispy plantain chips topped with ropa vieja melted cheese, cuban beans sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo.	6.95
Tamales En Hoja   Seasoned corn meal stuffed with smoked pork served on corn leaves topped with a chipotle red pepper salsa	6.95
Sopas/Soups $5.95
Caldo De Res   Marinated beef and vegetables soup with a light touch of organic cilantro and garlic
Sopa De Dia   Fabulous soup of day
Ensaladas/Salads
Cafe Salsa Garden Greens   Mixed baby greens, marinated vine ripe tomatoes, red onions, avocado and hearts of palm. Served with a cilantro lime vinaigrette	6.95
Ensalada De Pollo Tropical   Fresh chicken breast marinated with achiote seed, then grilled and served with baby greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, toasted corn, palmitos and black beans tossed in mango vinaigrette.	9.95
Grilled Flank Steak over Mushroom Ceviche   Grille Flank steak marinated in mojo, fresh cilantro and adobo served with mixed baby green, marinated vine ripe tomatoes, mushrooms ceviche and roasted corn	10.95
Ensalada De Mariscos   Marinated frilled shrimp, calamari, scallops and seared Yellow Fin tuna served with baby greens, avocado, vine ripe tomatoes, grilled red onions, roasted corn and cucumber tossed in citrus & mango vinaigrette	11.95
Lunch Special Sandwiches
All Sandwiches Are served with Papas Fritas (café Salsa Fries) & Roasted Corn Salad
El Cubano   Our traditional style Cuban sandwich made with smoked pork, smoked ham, Swiss cheese, mayo, mustard & pickles pressed on Cuban bread	7.95
Chicken with Roasted Garlic Aioli & Tomatoes   Shredded white meat chicken with fresh cheese, roasted tomatoes, red onions and avocado. Served on Swiss cheese baguettes	7.95
Key West Florida Grouper Sandwich   Fresh grouper lightly battered topped with a key lime mustard remoulade, mozzarella cheese, lettuce & tomatoes	9.95
Arepas Rellenas   Grilled corn meal stuffed with shredded flank steak seared with roasted tri-color peppers, roma tomatoes, onions, Latin spices and fresh cheese served with gourmet salad & Cuban black beans	7.95
Platos Fuertes / Lunch Entrées
Puerto Rican Piononos   Beef picadillo wrapped with ripe sweet plantains & topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Served with a gourmet salad & sour cream	10.95
Costillas De Cerdo Al Tamarindo   Oven toasted pork loin baby back ribs, topped with tamarind & rum glaze. Served with garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed spaghetti zucchini and grilled vegetables	10.95
Plantain Crusted Chicken Con Papas Bravas   Chicken Breast crusted in plantains bake in a roasted red pepper sauce with mozzarella cheese. Served with Aioli potatoes & roasted vegetables	10.95
Cuban Style Ropa Vieja   Shredded flank steak seared with tri-color peppers, roma tomatoes, onions and Latin spices. Served with white rice, Maduros and Cuban beans.	9.95
Bistec De Palomilla   Thin cut Cuban style steak pan seared with onions and flavor with Latin spices. Served with white rice, Cuban black beans & maduros	10.95
Wild Island Florida Grouper a La Plancha   Fresh grouper fillet pan seared with a passion fruit sauce. Served with garlic mashed potatoes, fresh frilled asparagus & roasted vegetables	12.95
Vegetarian Delight   Combination of three side dishes of salsa served with grilled vegetables and sautéed spinach	9.95
Side Dishes
Maduros   Sweet Plantains	2.95
Fresh Mexican Style	2.95
Guacamole Yucca Frita   w/ Mojo	3.50
Cuban Black Beans   w/White Rice	4.95
Tostones   Fried Green Plantains	2.95
Marinated Grilled Vegetables	2.75
Arepas W/cheese   Grilled Corn Meal	3.50
Mofongo   Caribbean recipe of mashed green plantains	3.50
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Dinner Menu
Antojitos/Appetizers
Seafood Cocktail Ceviche *   Fresh shrimps, calamari & scallops with roasted corn & pico de gallo in lime dressing with aji amarillo	7.95
Mejillones a La Argentina*   Prince Edward Island Mussels steamed in our own Ginger & Cilantro broth with Argentine chorizo & fresh garlic	5.95
Caribbean Vieiras *   umbo grilled scallops topped with a tamarind glaze served over a corn polenta & sautéed spinach	6.95
Tostones Rellenos   Cuban style green plantains stuffed with a combination of pollo desmechado, beef picadillo and medley of fresh seafood oven baked with cheese. Served over Puerto Rican criollo sauce	7.95
Papas Rellenas De Carne   Potatoes stuffed with seasoned Cuban meta and red onions. Served with criollo sauce	5.95
Quesadilla Maya   Baked flour tortillas stuffed with marinated char-grilled chicken, roasted bell peppers and pico de gallo. Served with Mexican style guacamole and sour cream	6.95
Brochetas De CamarÑn   Grilled jumbo shrimps served with a tropical mango sauce	6.95
Calamares En Piña   Fresh calamari lightly breaded & flash fried served over a sweet & spicy pineapple sauce	5.95
Ropa Vieja or Pollo Empanadas   Latin turnovers stuffed with shredded style Cuban beef or marinated chicken. Served with jalapaño salsa for dipping	5.95
Alcapurrias   One Puerto Rican National Dish, Green bananas stuffed with picadillo sautéed with cilantro and Latin style sofrito. Served with jalapeño salsa.	5.95
Nachos Cubanos   Fresh crispy plantain chips topped with ropa vieja melted cheese, cuban beans sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo.	6.95
Tamales En Hoja   Seasoned corn meal stuffed with smoked pork served on corn leaves topped with a chipotle red pepper salsa	6.95
Sopas/Soups $5.95
Caldo De Res   Marinated beef and vegetables soup with a light touch of organic cilantro and garlic
Sopa Del Dia   Fabulous soup of day
Ensaladas/Salads
Ensalada De La Casa   Mixed greens, vine ripe tomatoes, red onions, avocado and hearts of palm served with a cilantro lime vinaigrette	6.95
Ensalada De Pollo Con Achiote a La Parrila   Grilled chicken breast marinated with achiote then grilled served with baby greens, tomatoes, cucumber, roasted corn, palmitos and black beans tossed in mango vinaigrette	10.95
South American Grilled Flank Steak   Grilled flank breast marinated in mojo, fresh cilantro & adobo. Served with mixed baby greens, marinated vine ripe tomatoes, mushrooms ceviche and roasted corn tossed in key west lime vinaigrette	12.95
Ensalada De Mariscos   Marinated grilled shrimp, calamari and seared Prince Edward mussels and seared yellow fin tuna. Served with baby greens, avocado, vine ripe tomatoes, grilled red onions, roasted corn and cucumbers tossed in a citrus & mango vinaigrette	13.95
Platos Fuertes / Lunch Entrées
Nuevo Latino Style Saffron Arroz Con Pollo   White tender chicken slices & rice simmered in alight sofrito sauce. Served with grilled vegetables & maduros	12.95
Plantain Crusted Chicken Con Papas Bravas   Chicken Breast crusted in plantains baked in a roasted red pepper sauce with mozzarella cheese. Served with Aioli potatoes & roasted vegetables	15.95
Chilean Sea Bass Con Pasion   Fresh sea bass fillet pan seared with a passion fruit sauce. Served with garlic mashed potatoes, fresh grilled asparagus & roasted vegetables.	21.95
Churrasco Americano   12oz Angus N.Y. steak grilled to perfection, topped with chimichurri sauce. Served with mushroom escabeche & yucca fries.	21.95
Vegetarian Delight   Combination of three side dishes	10.95
Puerto Rican Piononos   Beef picadillo wrapped with ripe sweet plantains & topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Served with a gourmet salad & sour cream	14.95
Cuban Style Ropa Vieja   Shredded flank steak seared with tri-color peppers, roma tomatoes, onions and Latin spices. Served with white rice, Maduros and Cuban beans	15.95
Costillas De Cerdo   Oven toasted pork loin baby back ribs, topped with tamarind & rum glaze served with garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed spaghetti zucchini and grilled vegetables	17.95
Yellow Fin Tuna Ala Matancera   Fresh tuna frilled to perfection, topped in a roasted tomatoes criollo sauce. Served with tostones & sautéed spinach	19.95
Masitas De Puerco   Wild Island oven roasted marinated morsels of pork topped with Spanish onions. Served with Cuban black beans, maduros and white rice	15.95
Side Dishes
Maduros   Sweet Plantains	2.95
Fresh Mexican Style	2.95
Guacamole Yucca Frita   w/ Mojo	3.50
Cuban Black Beans   w/White Rice	4.95
Tostones   Fried Green Plantains	2.95
Marinated Grilled Vegetables	2.75
Arepas W/cheese   Grilled Corn Meal	3.50
Mofongo   Caribbean recipe of mashed green plantains	3.50
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Brunch Menu
Enjoy Our Fabulous Menu Every Sunday From 11:00am ïtil 3:00pm
Café Salsa Brunch combination   Two fresh eggs any style, 6 oz Argentine steak. Served with Café Salsa home-style potatoes.	12.95
Desayuno Cubano   Cuban style Ropa Vieja over home-style potatoes topped with two eggs any style accompanied by Cuban toast	11.95
Omelet a La Latina   Three eggs omelet made with imported smoked ham, roasted corn, mushrooms and melted mozzarella cheese. Served with Café Salsa home-style potatoes and crispy bacon	10.95
Pericos Vegetarianos   Scrambled eggs sautéed with fresh scallions, roma tomatoes and Spanish onions. Served with fresh arepas, spinach and Cuban black beans.	9.95
Add Ham or Bacon for Extra	1.25
South American Style Brunch   Two fresh eggs any style. Served with bacon, imported ham, Café Salsa home-style potatoes and a side or arepa	10.95
Huevos Wrapcheros   Fresh scrambled egg, bell peppers, smoked bacon, cheese, mushrooms rolled in a fresh-floured tortilla wrap topped with salsa verde. Served with Café Salsa home-style potatoes	10.95
Brunch Menu Just for Kids
10 Year and Under $5.95 / Kids Beverages $1.75
Kids Quesadilla   Filled with cheese, eggs and ham or bacon. Served with sour cream
Kids Burrito   Filled with eggs, bacon or ham and cheese. Served with white rice and sour cream
Kids Egg Breakfast   Two eggs cooked any style. Served with potatoes and black beans
Café Salsa Beverage Menu
Latin Mimosa   Made with fruit liquer, cognac, fresh squeezed orange and imported champagne	5.25
Mimosa   Made with fresh squeezed orange and imported champagne	4.95
Salsa's Bloody Marry   Made with our homemade secret recipe, spice tomato juice, fresh limes and vodka	4.95
Jugos/juices   Fresh squeezed orange juice, mango, pineapple, grapefruit, guava, and fresh squeezed lemonade	2.50
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Desserts & Drinks
Postres/Desserts
Flan Coco Y Piña   Homemade caramel custard made with fresh pineapple & coconut. Served with sweet whipped cream	5.95
Caribbean Chocolate   Three Layers of Chocolate Sponge cake soaked in rum. Chantilly cream filling with dark cherries, topped with a chocolate ribbon.	6.95
Nicaraguan Tres Leches   House Specialty" a rich dessert of sponge cake made with whole milk, condensed milk and evaporated milk	5.95
Piña Natural   Pineapple Sorbet in Natural Pineapple shell	6.95
Café
Café Salsa Cappuccino   Special cappuccino with Countreau, Spanish Brandy, Baileys Irish cream, Di Saronno Amaretto, Kahlua, anda touch of Godiva Liqueur	7.25
Cafe Americano   Colombian Coffee regular or decaf	1.95
Cafe Isabella   A blend of Colombian Coffe, Malibu coconut rum, Kalhua cream and Baileys	6.50
Cafe Con Leche   Latte	2.95
Cafe Cubano   Espresso Coffee	single 2.95 double 3.75
Specialty Drinks
Latin Passion   Original recipe made with P.R rum, Coconut, Condensed milk and pineapple juice	6.95
Classic" Caipirinha   Brazilian national drink made with pure cachaca, fresh lime and sugar	5.95
Wild Daiquiri   Frozen blend of fresh strawberries, Bacasrdi Select and a touch of watermelon liqueur	6.95
Mango Margarita   Fresh Mango, mixed with our special margarita blend and Cuervo Gold Tequila	6.95
Paraiso "azul"   Frozen blended Colombian Aguardiente Blue Curacao and pineapple liqueur	6.95
Caribbean Rum Cooler   Made with fresh orange juice, Bacardi rum, Captain Morgan, Parrot Bay rum, Meyer's Dark rum, pineapple and cranberry juice	6.95
Classic" Cuban Mojito   Combination of fresh mint leaves, sugar cane fresh squeezed lime and Bacardi rum	5.95
Mango Caipirinha   Made with fresh mango and pure cachaca Rum	6.95
Café Salsa Margarita   Made with our margarita mix and Mexican Tequila Cuervo gold	5.95
Tropicolada   A frozen blend of Malibu rum, fresh mango and a touch of banana liqueur	5.95
Peruvian "pisco Sour"   Made with famous Pisco liqueur, fresh squeezed lime juice and egg whites	6.95
Latinopolitan   Made with Bacardi Limon, Triple Sec, cranberry juice and mint leaves	6.95
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