Cuisines and Dishes at Banana Cafe & Piano Bar:
- Cuban
- Puerto Rican
- Mexican
Banana Cafe & Piano Bar
500 8th St SE,
Washington
DC
20003
bananacafedc.com (202) 543-5906
Menu for Banana Cafe & Piano Bar
Tapas - Starters.
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Ceviche
$8.99
one of our most popular tapas, one try and you'll know why! fresh flounder, shrimp, scallops & squid marinated in citrus juice, ginger, red onion, cilantro and jalapeno pepper. garnished with avocado & potatoes.
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Fried Calamari
$6.99
accompanied with our fresh mango sauce.
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Cod Fish Fritters
$7.50
served hush puppy style with our house made guava sauce.
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Empanadas
$8.50
one chicken, one piccadillo and one mixed seafood, always delicious and served with a tangy red pepper sauce.
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Cuban Empanadas
$7.50
as delicious as the famous sandwich. two empanadas stuffed to the limit with honey baked ham, slow roasted pork loin and swiss cheese, mayonnaise, mustard and sliced dill pickles.
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Stuffed Yuca
$7.50
always a pleaser. scrumptious yuca stuffed with chorizo, carrots and olives. topped with cheese and served with a simply amazing cilantro-lime cream sauce.
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Gambas Al Ajillo
$8.99
lightly sauteed jumbo shrimp in lemon butter, garlic and white wine sauce. accompanied with grilled bread.
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Nachos Al Carbon
$8.50
corn tortillas topped with your choice of grilled chicken or beef, refried beans & mexican cheese. served with guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo.
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Con Queso
$4.50 - $6.50
always popular, always requested cheese dip served with our signature tortilla chips.
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Tamal De Elote
$3.75
made from delicate fresh corn puree. one regular guest describes as a slice of heaven.
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Guacamole Fresco
$6.50
fresh guacamole, mexican cheese & pico de gallo, served with our signature tortilla chips.
Soups & Salads.
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Plantain Soup
$6.25
a house specialty. green plantains cooked in a hearty beef broth with a touch of cilantro & garlic.
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Seafood Soup
$9.99
wonderful mixed shellfish cream based soup with shrimp, scallops and mussels. rich & delicious.
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Ensalada De La Casa
$4.99
romaine lettuce, tomatoes, mushrooms & spanish onions.
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Ensalada Tropical
$7.99 - $13.99
romaine lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, hearts of palm, mushroom and spanish onions.
- Caesar Salad $6.99 - $12.99
Seafood.
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Paella Valenciana
$18.99 - $34.99
legendary spanish dish of saffron rice simmered with shrimp, scallops, squid, mussels, chicken and chorizo sausage and herbs.
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Zarzuela De Mariscos
$16.99
lovely seafood stew of scallops, shrimp, squid, mussels and flounder cooked rich & creamy with lobster bisque, served with white rice.
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Pescado Criollo
$15.99
filet of flounder broiled, then topped with fresh tomatoes, cilantro, green & jalapeno peppers with a white wine, lemon-butter sauce. served with white rice, black beans & vegetables.
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Camarones Andaluz
$16.99
sauteed jumbo shrimp with scallions, green peas, red peppers, mushrooms all cooked in a delicate white wine sauce. served with white rice &black beans.
Daily Specials.
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Vaca Frita
$13.99
(monday). shredded flank steak cooked with onion, garlic & lime juice. served with black beans, white rice and yuca con mojo.
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Pechuga De Pollo
$13.99
(tuesday). pounded chicken breast stuffed with ripe plantains & cheese. topped with a delicate ginger mango sauce and served with red bean congri & julienne vegetables.
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Arroz Con Pollo
$13.99
(wednesday). the famous & ever popular cuban dish of chicken & rice cooked in a saffron broth, green peas, olives and pimento served with tostones (fried green plantains).
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Lomo Saltado
$14.99
(thursday). hearty peruvian dish of beef strips sauteed with onions, peppers, jalapenos, fresh garlic, potatoes & white wine. accompanied with white rice & black beans.
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Lechon Asado
$16.99
(friday). roasted leg of pork, marinated in garlic, pepper, oregano and slow roasted for 8 hours and served with a light au jus. accompanied with arroz con gandules (rice with pidgeon peas) & ripe plantains.
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Stuffed Mofongo
$15.99 - $17.99
(saturday). traditional puerto rican dish of twice fried green plantains, mashed with fried pork skin, garlic & olive oil. stuffed with your choice of bistec encebollado, carnitas or mixed seafood.
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Boliche
$14.99
(sunday). eye of round beef stuffed with chorizo & ham, baked with onions, garlic and pepper. served with red bean congri & ripe plantains.
Cuban & Puerto Rican Specialties.
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Cuban Sandwich
$10.99
the ever popular sub style' sandwich of slow roasted sliced pork loin, honey baked ham, swiss cheese with mustard, mayonnaise and sliced dill pickles. press grilled a la plancha' and served with fries.
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Carnitas Sandwich
$10.99
sub style sandwich of morsels of tender roasted pork and mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, lettuce & tomato. served with french fries.
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Cuban Pizza
$12.99
personal size delicious pizza. topped with picadillo (ground beef & ground pork), ripe plantains and mozzarella cheese and served with house salad.
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Cuban Picadillo
$12.99
well seasoned ground beef and ground pork loin cooked in a crillo sauce with capers, olives and raisins. served with ripe plantains, black beans & white rice.
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A Caballo
$13.99
(topped with fried egg). well seasoned ground beef and ground pork loin cooked in a crillo sauce with capers, olives and raisins. served with ripe plantains, black beans & white rice.
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Ropa Vieja
$14.99
one of the most popular & great cuban dishes of shredded flank steak slow cooked with tomatoes, onions, peppers & spices. served with ripe plantains, black beans and white rice.
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Puerto Rican Piononos
$14.99
wonderful dish of sweet plantain timbales stuffed with picadillo (ground beef & pork) and topped with monterey jack & cheddar cheeses. served with puerto rican red beans & white rice.
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Carnitas Cubanas
$14.99
customers' all time favorite. succulent morsels of tender pork marinated criollo style and roasted with fragrant sevilla's bitter orange. served with yuca con mojo and black beans & white rice.
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Cuban Fritas
$10.99
the cuban version of (3) mini burgers made of ground beef, onions, bread crumbs, eggs, ketchup, paprika & other spices blended together and pan fried. topped with grated fried potatoes & mayo. served with fries.
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Stuffed Plantains
$16.99
very hearty & delicious meal of 3 green plantains deep fried and stuffed, one with picadillo, one chicken & one mixed seafood. accompanied with black beans & white rice.
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Cuban Chicken Steak
$14.50
(the owner's favorite dish). marinated pounded boneless chicken breast sauteed with smothered onions and served with black beans & white rice.
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Bistec Encebollado
$14.99
well seasoned marinated flank steak pan sauteed and smothered with cooked onions. black beans & white rice.
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Bistec Empanizado
$14.99
breaded flank steak pan fried and served with black beans & white rice. definitely old time comfort food-always a winner.
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Bistec A La Milanesa
$15.99
bistec empanizado topped with marinara sauce& mozzarella cheese. served with black beans & white rice.
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Pernil De Puerco Relleno De Mofongo
$16.99
pounded pork loin stuffed with mofongo (mashed green plantains seasoned with garlic & fried pork skin). oven roasted and topped with our ginger mango sauce. served with black beans, white rice & julienne vegetables.
Tex-Mex - Quesadilla
- Quesadilla $6.99 - $11.99
Tex-Mex - Chimichangas.
- Chimichangas $11.99 - $12.99
Tex-Mex - Burritos.
- Burritos $10.99 - $10.99
Tex-Mex - Enchiladas.
- Enchiladas $10.99 - $12.99
Tex-Mex - Tacos.
- Tacos $9.99
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Fish Tacos
$14.99
two breaded tilapia tacos, served with mango habanero salsa and spanish cole slaw, white rice & black beans.
Tex-Mex - Fajitas.
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Fajitas
$12.99 - $15.99
(plato azteca (chicken & beef).
Tex-Mex - Chile Relleno.
- Chile Relleno $10.99 - $12.99
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Caribbean Vegetarian Combo
$12.99
superb vegetarian dish including tamal de elote, vegetables, fried plantains, yuca con mojo, guacamole, white rice and black beans. sure to please even the most determined carnivore!
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Enchilada & Taco Platter
$11.99
your choice of beef, chicken or cheese enchilada and taco. served with refried beans & yellow rice.
Sides.
- Rice Or Beans $2.00
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Tortillas
$1.50
(3 flour or corn).
- Sour Cream Or Pico De Gallo $1.50
- Cheese $1.50
- Jalapeno $1.50
- Fried Yuca Or Yuca Con Mojo $3.50
- Fried Plantains Or Tostones $3.50
- Vegetables $3.50
- One Enchilada Or One Taco $3.50
Children Menu.
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Cheese Pizza
$4.99
personal size with tomato sauce.
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Pepperoni Pizza
$4.99
personal size with mozzarella, tomato sauce & pepperoni.
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Grilled Cheese Sandwich
$4.99
prepared on white bread with cheddar cheese & fries.
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Slider Grilled Chicken Sandwich
$4.99
one slider grilled chicken sandwich with swiss cheese & mayo. served with fries.
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Cheese Or Chicken Quesadilla Pint Size
$4.99
a smaller version of the original topped with guacamole, sour cream & pico de gallo.
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One Taco Crispy Or Soft, Chicken Or Beef
$4.99
served with refried beans & yellow rice.
Homemade Desserts.
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Seasonal Flan
$5.00
seasonal flavor egg yolk custard with caramel sauce. our most popular dessert! ask your server for today's delicious flavor.
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Cheesecake
$5.00
seasonal flavor new york style cheesecake with cracker crust. ask your server about today's choice.
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Banana Bread Pudding
$5.00
bread pudding made with cuban bread and fresh bananas! served chilled with a banana cream sauce.
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Mocha Cloud
$5.00
delicious dessert made with fresh cream, coffee & lady fingers. rich & decadent.
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Tres Leches
$5.00
traditional nicaraguan cake made with 3 milks'. moist and delicious.
Homemade Desserts - Sodas & Such.
- Bottled Water $1.50
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Coffee/Tea
$2.00
(free refils).
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Soda/Lemonade/Milk
$2.00
(each).
- Juice $2.50
- Espresso $2.50
- Cappuchino / Latte $3.00
- Virgin Frozen drinks $4.50
- Dominion Root Beer $3.50
Bar Menu.
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Ceviche
$8.99
fresh flounder, shrimp, scallops & squid marinated in citrus juices, ginger, red onions cilantro and jalapeno peppers. garnished with avocado & potato.
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Fried Calamari
$6.99
served with our mango-ginger sauce.
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Codfish Fritters
$7.50
hush puppy style, served with homemade guava sauce.
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Empanadas
$8.50
picadillo, chicken & seafood. one of each, served with a red pepper sauce.
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Gambas Al Ajillo
$8.99
sauteed shrimp in lemon butter, garlic & white wine. served with grilled bread.
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Con Queso
$4.50 - $6.50
fresh cheese dip with chilis, served with our signature tortilla chips.
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Stuffed Yuca
$7.50
stuffed with chorizo, carrots & olives, topped with a touch of cheese and a cilantro cheese sauce.
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Nachos Al Carbon
$7.50
with mesquite grilled chicken or beef, refried beans, guacamole, pico de gallo & sour cream.
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Chips'N'Salsa
$3.50
nuff said'.
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Guacamole Fresco
$6.50
fresh guacamole, mexican cheese, pico de gallo & tortilla chips.
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Wings
$8.99
made with our secret sauce, served 10 to an order and accompanied with carrot and celery sticks with blue cheese dressing.
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Cuban Fritas
$10.99
cuban version of sliders. made of ground beef, onions, bread crumbs, eggs, ketchup & paprika. pan fried, served 3 to a plate with mayo & french fries.
Bar Menu - Desserts.
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Flan
$5.00
seasonal flavor egg yolk custard with caramel sauce.
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Cheesecake
$5.00
seasonal flavor new york style cheesecake with butter cracker crust.
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Banana Bread Pudding
$5.00
delicious bread pudding made from cuban bread and fresh bananas. served chilled with a banana cream sauce.
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Mocha Cloud
$5.00
luscious latin dessert made with fresh cream, coffee & lady fingers.
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Tres Leches
$5.00
traditional nicaraugan cake made with 3 milks' very moist & delicious.
Bar Menu - Quesadillas.
- Cheese $6.99
- Vegetable Or Plantain Or Spinach $8.99
- Chicken Or Beef $8.99
- Chicken / Spinach $8.99
- Chicken / Plantain $8.99
- Spinach / Plantain $8.99
- Mixed Seafood $10.99
- Just Shrimp $11.99
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Ratings and Reviews for Banana Cafe & Piano Bar
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May 26 2012
Sue S. via Yelp
The food was really good, and there was not a long wait for brunch. The exterior patio _looked_ like it was going to be fun; I can't say this is the...read more
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May 20 2012
i. p. via Yelp
Food is great. Service is not. Will not return. Would not recommend.read more
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May 02 2012
Rie N. via Yelp
My girlfriends and I went to Banana Cafe for Happy Hour but unfortunately we couldn't stay to enjoy the food and drinks because of the very rude Asian woman...read more
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Dec 08 2006
via Citysearch
The atmosphere here is friendly and fun, and the food tastes good...until about four hours after you eat it. Service, by the way,...read more
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