METAIRIE ¤ 3100 Kingman (near Clearview Mall) click for map ¤ 885-6516
Cuban. Dessert. Coffee. ¤ Casual.
Lunch and Early Dinner Mon.-Sat. ¤ AE DC DS MC V
"Churros" are a
unique treat from Cuba and Central America. They're like beignets in a
way--but different. They're extruded into tubes directly into the
fryer, and emerge golden brown and hot, to be enjoyed with sugar,
cinnaon, and honey. Great with coffee for dessert or a snack. Churros
Cafe also serves up a full menu of Cuban specialties, including the
famous Cuban pressed, grilled sandwiches, and terrific homestyle daily
specials at very low prices. The only challenge is finding it the
first time. It's a block off Veterans, on Kingma, near Clearview Mall. Menu
Updated May 2008.
Specialties
Churros 2.30
Empanadilla (Stuffed with Beef or Chicken) 1.95
Stuffed Potatoes 5.75
Croquettes 5.75
Ham or Chicken, Four Croquettes Served with Special Sauce, Salad and Crackers
Spanish Omelette 7.75
Potatoes, Ham or Chorizo Mixed. Served with Salad or Toast. Allow 30 Minutes.
Tamale 1.95
Gourmet Salads
Primavera Salad Small-4.25 Large-7.25
Mixed Lettuces, Carrots, Cabbage, Peas, Tomatoes, Caluliflower, Broccoli, Black Olives, Radish and Cucumber. Tossed with the Dressing of Your Choice.
Summer Pasta Salad 7.25
Tricolor Pasta, Tomatoes, Carrots, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Ham and Turkey. Tossed with Olive Oil.
Grilled Chicken Salad 8.00
Sasoned Grilled Chicken Breast, Served on a Bed of Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Carrots and Black Olives. Tossed with Honey Dijon.
Tuna Salad a La Española 8.00
Lettuce, Baked Potato, Hard-boiled Egg and Tuna. Garnished with Pimentos, Onion, Black Olives, and Peas. Tossed with Olive Oil.
Soups
Homemade Soup of the Day Cup-3.85 Bowl-5.35
Daily Specials
Soup and Salad 5.95
(Cup of Soup and Small Tossed Green Salad)
Lunch Special of the Day 8.25
Monday: Red Beans, Rice and Cuban Steak
Tuesday: Beef Stew and Rice
Wednesday: Chicken Fricase and Rice
Or Shredded Beef, Black Beans and Rice
Thursday: Roast Pork, Congri and Fuca
Friday: Shrimp Creole and Rice
Or Yellow Chicken Rice and Plantain
Saturday: Call for Details or Ask for Our Special Weekend Menu
Other Regular Lunches Available 9.25
Sugar Buster Lunch, Add 1.00
All of the Above Served with Salad and Bread
Grilled Press Sandwiches
On French Hoagie or Croissant (Dressed or Not: Same Price)
Ham and Cheese 6.75
Turkey 6.75
Roast Beef 6.75
Cubano 6.75
Roast Pork 6.75
Chori-Pan (Special Spanish Sausage) 6.75
Shredded Beef 6.75
Tuna 6.75
Midnight 6.75
Grilled Chicken 6.75
Sugar Buster Sandwiches, Add .50
Side Orders
Corn Nuggets 2.50
French Fries 1.25
Fried Plantain 2.50
Cuban Bread Toast 1.25
Chicken Nuggets (6 Pieces) 1.75
Guacamole 1.50
Sour Cream .50
Pico De Gallo 1.50
Tortillas .25
Beverages, Coffee and Beer
Soft Drinks 1.50
Spanish Classic 1.60
Milk 1.95
Orange Juice 1.95
Malta 1.75
Coffee 1.00
Each Cup of Coffee Is Freshly Ground And Brewed Just for You!
Cafe Au Lait 1.75
Espresso Small .50, Regular 1.20
Cappuccino 1.95
Spanish Hot Chocolate 2.00
Coffolate (Hot or Cold) 2.00
Special Hot Tea 1.50
Iced Tea 1.50
Iced Coffee 2.75
Domestic Long Necks 2.25
Imported Beer 2.95
Tropical Fruit Shakes 2.50
Banana, Guanabana, Mamey, Mango, Papaya, Guayaba
Vanilla Malted Milk 2.50
Chocolate Malted Milk 2.50
Tropical Natural Fruit Juices 1.95
Tamarindo, Parcha, Guanabana, Guayaba, Etc.
Desserts
Bread Pudding 2.50
Flan 2.50
Rice Pudding 2.50
Churros And Its Place In New Orleans
New Orleans has always had a certain fascination from the rest of America. It represents a melting pot. In the best sense of the term, a mixture of ethnic cultures and styles--French, Spanish, Creole, African-American and Italian. From the way we live and conduct business, to the way we celebrate, ours is a unique blend of the different cultures that have come together in the Crescent City.
One of our greatest claims to fame is our food, which like the rest of our culture and traditions, is a combination of the various people who settled in this area. The French left us their fine croissants, as well the famous beignets and French bread, from which the great Po-Boy.
The Cajuns have given us their spicy cooking, the Italians left us their delicious muffulettas. And we must not forget our famous Creole cuisine, which combined the best Spanish and French cooking to create exquisite recipes.
Now to this wondrous list of culinary delights, add the greatest item to hit the city since the creation of beignets. The CHURROS has arrived from Spain. Ole!! Unique, delicious, and here to stay!