Café Valparaíso at La Peña

The menu, developed by co-managers Pablo and Myrian Valenzuela, showcases Latin American homemade favorite recipes, Chilean specialties, and wines from Chile. For information or reservations, please call Phone/Fax (510) 841-3800.

Now open for breakfast, lunch and dinner

Wednesdays: 5:30pm - 9:30pm

Thursdays: 5:30pm - 9:30pm

Fridays: 11am - 10:30pm

Saturdays: 11am - 10:30pm

Sundays: 11am - 9:30pm

Café Lobby Events:

• Every Thursday: M-Pulse's Augusta Lee Collins, lead vocals, guitar, piano and percussion; Toney Thibodeaux, bass, percussion and background vocals; Thurman Holmes, keyboards and background vocals.
• Second Wednesday: Café Poetry and Open Mic hosted by Kira Allen. 7:30pm - Donation.
• Third Wednesday: Café Poetry and Open Mic hosted by Paradise. 7:30pm - Donation.
• Alternate Sundays: Domingo de Rumba. An informal Afro-Cuban rumba percussion/dance party. 3:30-6:30pm. See La Peña-->Calendar to confirm schedule, or call (510) 849-2568 ext. 16.

Appetizers

HUMITA (Vegetarian) $4.25

Chilean style fresh corn with chopped onions, wrapped in its own husk.

EMPANADA $4.00

A baked turnover filled w/onion, raisins, olives, a hard-boiled egg and Beef or Chicken.

EMPANADA DE QUESO $4.00

A fried turnover filled with Monterrey jack cheese.

EMPANADA VEGETARIANA (Vegetarian) $4.00

A baked turnover filled with onions, spinach, mushroom, and zucchini.

EMPANADA MARISCO $4.25

A fried turnover filled with onions and special mix of seafood.

EMPANADA CON–CON $4.25

A fried turnover filled with cheese and shrimp.

QUESADILLA $4.95

Grilled flour tortilla w/cheese, tomatoes, roasted green pepper, scallion.
With chicken $6.25

QUESADILLA Cheese $4.00

CHORIPAPA $7.00

Mild sausage sautéed with onions and tossed with fried potatoes.

FLAUTAS (Vegetarian) $4.25

Two corn tortillas filled with potatoes, cheese, and green onions. Served with avocado sauce.

CARAOTAS (Vegetarian) $7.50

Fried sweet plantains served over black beans, topped with sour cream.

CALUGA DE PESCADO $8.95

Beer-lemon battered pieces of fried fish. Served with special dressing of mayonnaise and cilantro.

SANDWICHS:

CHACARERO (Pan Amasado) $10.95

Traditional Chilean sandwich of sliced beef, tomatoes, lettuce, green beans, & mayonnaise. Served with fried potatoes.

CHURRASCO (Pan Amasado) $9.50

Traditional Chilean sandwich of sliced beef, mayonnaise and avocado. Served with fried potatoes.

LOMITO(Pan Amasado) $9.50

Chilean sandwich of sliced pork and cheese. Served with fried potatoes.

AVE-PALTA Chicken (Pan Amasado) $9.50

Sandwich of sliced grilled chicken, avocado and mayonnaise. Served with fried potatoes.

Main Courses

SEAFOOD

PESCADO FRITO $13.75

Battered fried fish (Red Snapper), served with green mix and rice.

SOPA MARINERA $19.55

Special mix of seafood with clams, mussels, onions, scallops, red snapper, white wine, and black pepper.

CHUPE $13.25

Chilean style baked seafood, with milk, bread, onion, spices, cream, hard-boiled egg, and Parmesan cheese.

PAELLA A LA PORTEÑA $23.95

Saffron rice with shellfish, chicken, sausage, seafood mix, green peas, and red bell pepper.

 

BEEF & PORK

PASTEL DE CHOCLO $13.75

A hearty Chilean casserole of beef, olives, raisins, hard-boiled egg, chicken, and spices, topped with creamy corn. Served with tomato slices.

LOMO SALTADO $15.25

Spicy Peruvian dish of Tri-tip sautéed in red wine, onions, tomatoes, and jalapeño peppers, tossed with fried potatoes. Served with rice.

CARNE MECHADA $14.75

Chilean style Tri-tip casserole with onion, red wine, tomatoes, garlic, and condiments. Served with rice and fried potatoes.

LECHON ASADO $13.25

Roasted leg of pork, marinated Cuban style with garlic, onion, black pepper, and orange juice. Served with rice, black beans and fried plantains.

CHORRILLANA $16.95

Special dish from VALPARAISO. Fried potatoes tossed with onion, eggs, and beef sautéed in red wine. (For 2 people).

BISTEC A LO POBRE $19.00

Grilled Rib eyes beef served with fried potatoes, sautéed onions and eggs. Traditional dish from Chile.

CHICKEN

POLLO ARVEJADO $13.50

Chicken sautéed with onions, carrots, tomatoes, garlic, white wine, spices, and green peas. Served with rice and fried potatoes.

POLLO BAHIA $13.50

Boneless chicken thigh sautéed in coconut milk, tomatoes, onion, bell peppers, and white wine. Served with rice and black beans.

Vegetarian

ENCHILADA VEGETARIANA $13.50

Two corn tortillas stuffed with spinach, mushrooms, zucchini and roasted poblano peppers, with red sauce and cheese. Served with rice and black beans.

PASTEL DE CHOCLO VEGETARIANO $13.50

A hearty casserole of onions, spinach, mushrooms, zucchini, olives, topped with creamy corn. Served with green salad and tomatoes.

ZUCCHINI RELLENO $13.50

Zucchini stuffed with spinach, mushrooms, roasted poblano peppers, topped with red sauce and cheese. Served with rice and black beans.

Soup of the day

 

Desserts

FLAN $4.20

Spanish style caramel custard.

TORTA MILHOJA $4.75

A Chilean specialty pastry layered with walnuts and caramel milk.

NIÑO ENVUELTO $4.20

Chilean pancake stuffed with manjar (caramel milk).

MOTE CON HUESILLO $4.75

Traditional Chilean sweet beverage with rehydrated dried peach and "mote" (wheat kernels).

CHOCOLATE DECADENCE $4.95

Soft and sweet style of chocolate fudge.

Plus 9.75% Tax. For parties of five or more we charge one bill and gratuity of 18% will be included.

 

SPECIAL ORDER:

Cocktail empanadas: beef, chicken, cheese, and veggie. Minimun of 25 empanadas per order. $2.50 each + tax. Call in advance at (510) 841-3800 or (510) 253-8223.