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Las Canteras

(Now Closed)

Latin American Restaurant and South American Restaurant$$$$

Adams Morgan, Washington

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Las Canteras

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Main Menu

Appetizers

Camarones a La Limeoa

Sauteed shrimp in garlic, butter and white wine. garnished with fresh parsley

Choros a La Chalaca

A mix of mussels, corn kernels, red onion and tomatoes, mixed with lemon juice. served on mussel shells

Causa De Pollo

A cake of yellow potatoes stuffed with chicken and corn. served cold

Anticuchos

Morsels of chicken, beef or heart of beef tenderized in a marinade of spices and grilled

Papa a La Huancaina

White potatoes topped with a huancaina sauce - a blend of onion, garlic, yellow pepper, cheese and milk

Papa Rellena

Golden potato croquettes filled with a saute of beef, onions, tomatoes, olives and egg

Salads

Ensalada Mixta

Fresh garden greens, ripe tomatoes and chickpeas, with a light vinaigrette dressing

Ensalada De Quinoa

Salad of quinoa, chickpeas, red onions, a hint of lime juice and a tahini dressing

Ensalada De Palta Y Queso

Diced avocado, white cheese, red onions and tomatoes with olive oil and lemon dressing. chef family recipe

Solterito Arequipeoo

Fava beans, olives, corn, tomatoes, red onion and white cheese in a dressing of lemon and olive oil. a favorite in arequipa

Soup

Chilcano

Fish broth flavored with red onions and garlic and garnished with fresh cilantro

Sopa De Pollo

Chicken broth, chunks of chicken, vegetables and noodles

Cebiches

All Of Them Feature Fresh Fish Marinated In Citrus Juice Mixed With Cilantro, Red Onions And Hot Pepper And Served With Sweet Potato And Corn Kernels. The Versions Vary According To The Type Of Fish Used

Tiradito Criollo

Fresh white fish marinated in lime juice, garlic, cilantro and yellow pepper sauce

Cebiche Mixto

Made with white fish, shrimp and other fresh sea food

Cebiche Classico

A time-honored standby, made with white fish

Duo De Cebiches

Two versions cebiche classico and shrimp served side by side

Main Courses

Arroz Con Pollo

One quarter chicken, cooked in beer and spices. served on a bed of cilantro, infused rice

Seco De Carne

Beef stew slow, cooked in a sauce of yellow pepper, paprika, onion and cilantro. served with garlic rice and beans

Lomo Saltado

Tenders of prime beef, with onions and tomatoes and crispy french fries wok-fried in a wine andsoy sauce. one of perus most beloved dishes

Peruvian Sampler

A trio of peruvian favorites: red pepper stuffed with spicy meat; a tamale wrapped in plantain leaves; and a salad from the highlands, made of fava beans, corn kernels, olives and fresh cheese

Pescado Al Horno

Fresh fish baked or broiled, served with mashed potatoes and quinoa cake

Chupe De Camarones

A hearty bowl of soup made with shrimp in a yellow pepper sauce and combined with corn on the cob, potatoes, rice, fava beans and milk. a specialty of our executive chef

Aji De Gallina

Shredded chicken in a sauce of bread, peanuts and yellow pepper. a fusion of spanish and inca influences

Filet Mignon

A class cut of tender beef made with a peruvian flair. served with quinoa saute with shallots and grilled asparagus

Trio De Anticuchos

Morsels of chicken, beef and heart of beef tenderized in a marinade peruvian style. served on a bed of mashed potatoes, corn kernels and ensalada criolla

Pescado a La Macho

Fresh white fish covered with a creamy seafood sauce. fish can be fried or poached

Sudado De Pescado

Cod fish stewed with onions, tomatoes and a splash of cream. served with garlic rice

Parihuela

A peruvian bouillabaisse made with an assortment of various seafood simmered in a broth of fish stock, wine and lime juice

Vegetarian Specialties

Quinotto

A risotto-style dish made with quinoa, mushrooms and grated cheese. served with or without shrimp

Vegetarian Platter

Featuring an ensalada de pallares a tasty lima bean salad; a toss of carrots celery, lettuce and onions in a vinaigrette; and a side of lentil cakes

Vegetable Stir Fry

Broccoli, string beans, carrots, and green onions gently stir-fried in soy sauce. served with or without tofu

Mushroom Cebiche

A platter of marinated mushrooms served with roasted corn and sweet potato

Kids' Choices

For The Little Ones, We Offer Smaller Plates Of Two Of Our Most Popular Dishes

Arroz Con Pollo

Chicken cooked in spices, served with rice infused with cilantro

Seco De Carne

Beef stew served with garlic rice and beans

Desserts

Guava Flan

Caramel custard laced with the exotic taste of guava

Chocolate Quinoa Cake

A sinfully rich concoction of chocolate, organic soy milk and quinoa, covered with an even more sinful chocolate frosting

Coconut Rice Pudding

Our house made blend of rice and coconut milk, infused with chocolate

Sorbets

A choice of three house made sorbets. ask your server for the flavors of the day. mix them up or throw yourself into one flavor

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