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Cafe Atlantico

(202) 393-0812

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  • 405 8th St Nw, Washington, DC 20004
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  • Cuban
  • Cafe Atlantico

  • (202) 393-0812
  • Main
  • Lunch
  • Brunch
  • Prix Fixe
  • Tea
    Cafe Atlantico artisan tea and tisane selection
    • Quiet Evening $5.00

      Caffeine free herbal infusion with chamomile & peppermint.

    • Golden Dragon $5.00

      Elegant rare chinese black tea, hand rolled whole leaf, complex flavor

    • Te De Flor Verde $5.00

      Flowering green tea with a mellow sweetness and excellent depth of flavor

    • Mate-Chai $5.00

      Yerba mate and chai the ultimate blend for tea lovers, served with a vanilla bean syrup

    • Spicy Mint Green Tea $5.00

      Handcrafted blend of green tea, organic peppermint, and spice trade classics

    • Te Negra De Noble $4.00

      Handblended here at cafe atlantico using ceylon, kenya, assam, and keemun. A robust floral cup of tea in the style of classic black breakfast tea

    • Yerba Mate $6.50

      Herbal infusion, brewed from the dried leaves and stems of the yerba mate tree. In south america, yerba mate is commonly known as the drink of the gods and has been revered for centuries for it's health benefits and stimulating effect. Contains naturally occurring caffeine

    • Mexican Hot Chocolate $4.00

  • Appetizers
    • Tuna Ceviche $13.00

      Coconut milk, jicama, avocado

    • Shrimp and Grapefruit $14.00

      Chayote spaghetti, avocado puree, yogurt dressing

    • Lamb Empanadas $12.00

      Date marmalade, queso fresco espuma

    • Scallops $15.00

      Coconut rice, crispy rice, ginger, fresh squid, squid ink oil

    • Dominican Conch Fritters $12.00

      Jicama-avocado raviolis, passion fruit oil

    • Smoked Octopus Escabeche $15.00

      Sweet potatoes, black eye peas, cauliflower

    • Fried Oysters and Uni $14.00

      Jalapeno, candied ginger, miso dressing, oyster water espuma

    • Braised Pork Belly $15.00

      Mofongo, mojo rojo, orange

  • Soups and Salads
    • Sweet Potato Soup $12.00

      Housemade chorizo, banana foam, epazote oil

    • Foie Gras Soup $15.00

      Floating islands of corn, wild mushrooms

    • Pear and Blue Cheese Salad $13.00

      Shaved squash, greens, endive, tamarind

    • Beet and Spaghetti Salad $12.00

      Roasted sweet onion, spaghetti squash, beet oil, lime, queso fresco

    • Organized Caesar Salad $15.00

      Quail, quail egg, boquerone

  • Entrees
    • Jerk Leg of Lamb $30.00

      Border springs farm, va garbanzo stew, mexican crema

    • Cobia $28.00

      Parsnips, grilled pineapple, cilantro

    • Feijao Tropeiro $28.00

      Our deconstructed version of the brazilian classic grilled pork chop, black beans, farofa, white rice, oranges, collard greens with garlic

    • Scallops $28.00

      Cauliflower puree, cauliflower couscous, cocoa butter, american caviar

    • Flat Iron Steak $28.00

      Malanga espuma, pepper dende

    • Halibut $29.00

      Aji amarillo, purple potatoes, asparagus, olive relish

    • Duck Confit $29.00

      Spinach, turnip, mushrooms, gooseberries, foie gras sauce

    • Artichokes and Squash $23.00

      Caramelized zucchini puree, cotija cheese, oven-dried tomatoes

  • Appetite
    • Guacamole $13.00

      Our classic prepared fresh tableside

    • Guacamole $14.00

      With cheese

  • Chef's Tasting Menu
    Tasting menu available until one hour prior to last seating. Per person
    • Chef's Tasting Menu $75.00

  • Desserts
    Contains alcohol-must be 21 or older to order this dessert
    • Warm Chocolate Cake $9.00

      Banana mousse, lime ice cream

    • Raspberries & Cream $9.00

      Light lemon gelee, ginger mousse, crispy phyllo

    • Coconut Two Ways $9.00

      Coconut panna cotta, coconut sorbet, vanilla-lime gelee, fresh mango

    • Rum Cake $9.00

      Rum brioche, pineapple granite, passion fruit, el dorado 15yr rum

    • Cafe Con Leche $9.00

      Milk chocolate-coffee cream, pear sorbet, almond milk foam

    • Sorbet of the Day $6.50

  • Coffee
    Cafe Atlantico house coffee blends from our friends at counter culture coffee.
    • Coffee or Decaf $3.00

    • Espresso $3.50

    • Double Espresso $5.00

    • Cappuccino, Cafe Latte or Cafe Con Leche $4.00

    • Cafe Atlantico Iced Coffee $5.00

      A shot of espresso with milk and vanilla bean syrup

  • Appetizers
    • Scallops $13.00

      Coconut rice, crispy rice, squid ink oil

    • Lamb Empanadas $12.00

      Date marmalade, queso fresco espuma

    • Dominican Conch Fritters $9.00

      Jicama-avocado raviolis, passion fruit oil

  • Salad
    • Caesar Salad $11.00

      Romaine hearts, parmesan, creamy anchovy dressing

    • Caesar Salad $16.00

      Make it an entree with grilled chicken breast

    • Pear and Blue Cheese Salad $13.00

      Shaved squash, greens, endive, tamarind

  • Soup
    • Sweet Potato Soup $12.00

      Housemade chorizo, banana foam, epazote oil

  • Entrees
    • Duck Alcapurrias $14.00

      Plantain, queso fresco, duck confit, passion fruit oil

    • Seared Trout $15.00

      Wild mushrooms, apple puree, kale

    • Shrimp and Grapefruit $15.00

      Chayote spaghetti, avocado puree, yogurt dressing

    • Fish and Chips $13.00

      Beer battered tilapia with house tartar sauce and malt vinegar air

    • Cafe Bouillabaisse $14.00

      Our play on the classic seafood stew tomato almond broth, poblano rouille

    • Tuna Confit Salad $15.00

      Tuna belly confited in olive oil and herbs, with arugula, jicama, asparagus, fingerlings, avocado, egg 63

    • Artichoke and Squash $16.00

      Caramelized zucchini puree, cotija cheese, oven dried tomatoes

    • Crabcake Salad $15.00

      Jumbo lump crabmeat, fresh herbs, grapefruit, mango, coconut dressing

  • Appetite
    • Guacamole $13.00

      Our classic prepared fresh tableside

    • Guacamole $14.00

      With cheese

  • Sandwiches
    All sandwiches served with your choice of herb french fries, mixed greens, or malanga chips.
    • Cafe Burger $14.00

      On brioche, cheddar cheese, house-made pickle

    • Roasted Lamb $15.00

      Fennel, pineapple, fresh herbs

    • Grilled Cheese $13.00

      Aged cheddar, mozzarella and truffle oil

    • Medio Dia $13.00

      Cafe's version of the classic cubano sandwich confit pork, ham, cheese, pickles and mustard

    • Short Rib $14.00

      Fried egg, avocado, caramelized onion, chihuahua cheese

  • Specialty Beverages
    • Aguas Frescas $4.00

      Refreshing traditional Mexican fruit juice beverage, server for the flavor of the day

    • Lemonade $4.00

      Fresh lemon, sugar

    • Limeade $4.00

      Fresh lime, sugar

    • Dominican Lemonade $5.00

      Cranberry, lemon, lime, pineapple, orange & grapefruit

    • Mint-Limeade $5.00

      Fresh lime, mint, sugar

    • Passion Fruit Iced Tea $3.00

      Freshly-brewed, unsweetened

  • Coffee and Tea
    Cafe atlantico house blends from our friends at counter culture coffee
    • Coffee $3.00

    • Decaf $3.00

    • Cafe Con Leche $4.00

    • Espresso $3.50

    • Double Espresso $5.00

    • Cappuccino $4.00

    • Cafe Latte $4.00

    • Iced Coffee $5.00

      Shot of espresso with milk and vanilla bean syrup

  • Cafe Atlantico Artisan Tea and Tisane Selection
    • Quiet Evening $5.00

      Caffeine free herbal infusion with chamomile & peppermint.

    • Golden Dragon $5.00

      Elegant rare chinese black tea, hand rolled whole leaf

    • Te De Flor Verde $5.00

      Green tea with a mellow sweetness and excellent depth of flavor

    • Mate-Chai $5.00

      Yerba mate and chai- the ultimate blend for tea lovers, served with a vanilla bean syrup

    • Spicy Mint Green Tea $5.00

      Handcrafted blend of green tea, organic peppermint, and spice trade classiscs

    • Te Negra De Noble $4.00

      House blend using ceylon, Kenya, Assam, and Keemun. A robust floral cup of tea in the style of classic black breakfast tea

    • Yerba Mate $6.50

      Herbal infusion, brewed from the dried leaves and stems of the yerba mate tree. In south america, yerba mate is commonly known as the drink of the gods and has been revered for centuries for its health benefits and stimulating effect. Contains naturally occurring caffeine

  • Saturday Brunch - Specialty Brunch Beverages
    • Aguas Frescas $4.00

      Refreshing traditional mexican fruit juice beverage, server for the flavor of the day

    • Lemonade $4.00

      Fresh lemon, sugar

    • Limeade $4.00

      Fresh lime, sugar

    • Dominican Lemonade $5.00

      Cranberry, lemon, lime, pina, orange, grapefruit

    • Mint-Limeade $5.00

      Fresh lime, mint, sugar

    • Passion Fruit Ice Tea $3.00

  • Saturday Brunch - Appetizers
    • Sweet Potato Soup $12.00

      Housemade chorizo, banana foam, epazote oil

    • Pear and Blue Cheese Salad $13.00

      Shaved squash, greens, endive, tamarind

    • Scallops $13.00

      Coconut rice, crispy rice, squid ink oil

    • Lamb Empanadas $12.00

      Date marmalade, queso fresco espuma

    • Dominican Conch Fritters $9.00

      Jicama-avocado raviolis, passion fruit oil

  • Saturday Brunch - Brunch Entrees
    • Eggs Benedicto $14.00

      Duck alcapurrias, egg 63 degree, avocado hollandaise, frisee

    • House Smoked Cobia Plate $15.00

      Arugula, mango, pineapple, hard-boiled egg, caviar, toast points

    • Shrimp and Grapefruit $15.00

      chayote spaghetti, avocado puree, yogurt dressing

    • Steak and Egg Quesadilla $15.00

      Grilled steak, chihuahua cheese, onions, avocado

    • Cafe Fish and Chips $13.00

      Beer battered tilapia, house tartar sauce, malt vinegar air

    • Crabcake Salad $15.00

      Jumbo lump crabmeat, fresh herbs, grapefruit, mango, coconut dressing

    • Pan Dulce $12.00

      Sweet fried bread, plantains, maple syrup air

  • Saturday Brunch - Sandwiches
    All sandwiches served with your choice of herb french fries, house salad, or malanga chips.
    • Cafe Burger $14.00

      On brioche, cheddar cheese, house-made pickle

    • Roasted Lamb $15.00

      Fennel, pineapple, fresh herbs

    • Grilled Cheese $13.00

      Aged cheddar, mozzarella and truffle oil

    • Medio Dia $13.00

      Cafe's version of the classic cubano sandwich confit pork, ham, swiss cheese, pickles, mustard

    • Short Rib $14.00

      Fried egg, avocado, caramelized onion, chihuahua cheese

  • Saturday Brunch - Appetite
    • Guacamole $13.00

      Our classic prepared fresh tableside

    • Guacamole $14.00

      With cheese

  • Sunday Brunch - Dim Sum Brunch
    • Sweet Potato Soup $2.00

    • Pork Belly Confit $7.50

      With Passion Fruit Oil

    • Endive $4.50

      With queso fresco espuma, walnuts and oranges

    • Grilled Asparagus with Warm Mayo $5.00

    • Tuna Ceviche with Coconut $4.00

    • Mango-Anchovy Ravioli $3.00

    • Grilled Cuban Corn $5.00

      Dipped in a queso fresco sauce, aleppo pepper

    • Pineapple Shavings $2.00

      With corn nuts and tamarind oil

    • Grilled Shrimp with Squash Puree $7.50

    • Hot & Cold Foie Gras and Corn Soup $5.00

    • Conch Fritters with a Liquid Center $5.00

    • Scallops with Cauliflower Puree $6.00

    • Coconut Rice Crispy Rice & Ginger $4.00

    • Pineapple Unagi with Avocado Sauce $6.50

    • Jicama-Avocado Ravioli $4.00

    • Cauliflower Quinoa Cous Cous $4.00

    • Lamb Empanadas $4.50

      With date marmalade and queso fresco

    • Tamarind Sherry Apples & Queso Fresco $4.00

    • Oyster with Mango Lime Oil $3.00

    • Potato & Vanilla Mousse with Caviar $4.00

    • Fried Egg with Black Beans & Pork $5.00

    • Malanga Chips with Curry $3.00

    • Grilled Skirt Steak Carne Asada $7.00

    • Mushrooms with Egg $6.00

    • Seared Crabcake with Citrus $8.00

    • Pan Dulce with Cinnamon Syrup $5.00

  • Sunday Brunch - Dim Sum Brunch Tasting Menus
    Available from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm. The tasting menus are designed to be ordered by the entire table. Please let us know of any dietary or allergy restrictions ahead of time and we will do our best to modify the menu to accommodate your needs.
    • Chef's Selection $35.00

      14 Dishes. Per person

    • Vegetarian Tasting $25.00

      12 Dishes. Per person

  • Sunday Brunch - Appetite
    • Guacamole $13.00

      Start with our mexican classic prepared fresh tableside

    • Guacamole $14.00

      With cheese

  • Selction of Appetizer
    • Sweet Potato Soup

      Housemade chorizo, banana foam, epazote oil

    • Beet and Spaghetti Salad

      Spaghetti squash, roasted onion, beet oil, queso fresco

    • Dominican Conch Fritters

      Jicama-avocado raviolis, passion fruit oil

  • Selection of Entree
    • Seared Trout

      Wild mushrooms, apple puree, dino kale

    • Flat Iron Steak

      Malanga espuma, pepper dende

    • Artichokes and Squash

      Caranekized zucchini puree, cotija cheese, oven-dried tomatoes

  • Selection of Dessert
    • Warm Chocolate Cake

      Banana mousse, lime ice cream

    • Sorbet of the Day

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