Cafe Red Onion


Cafe Red Onion

1111 Eldridge Pkwy., Houston

Lunch / Almuerzo
Monday-Friday 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Appetizers / Entradas
Empanadas: Beef, Chicken, Guava $7.95
Yuca Frita w/ Pork Tenderloin $7.95
Fried Plantain w/ Sour Cream $4.50
Shrimp Ceviché $8.95
Mini Crab Cakes $10.95
Guava BBQ Ribs $6.95
Central American Taquitos $6.95
Soups / Sopas
Cream of Roasted Poblano Pepper w/ chicken Cup$2.95Bowl$5.50
Cream of Roasted Red Pepper w/ chicken Cup$2.95Bowl$5.50
Gazpacho Seasonal $5.50
Salads / Ensaladas
Red Onion House Salad Baby mixed greens, with homemade vinaigrette dressing, tomatoes, oranges, onions, green peppers and zucchini. $4.50
Barb’s Jamaican Chicken Salad Grilled chicken breast marinated in jerk seasoning, baby mixed lettuce, sliced almonds, hearts of palm, and roma tomatoes with homemade pineapple vinaigrette dressing. $10.50
Chimichurri Steak Salad Fresh baby mixed greens, tomatoes, avocado and cucumber slices, topped with a Chimichurri style strip steak. Comes with a side of avocado vinaigrette. $10.50
End of Summer Chilean Bass Salad Fillet of marinated Chilean Bass served with an array of refreshing orange wheels, avocado, tomatoes and baby mixed greens. Garnished with jicama sticks, sweet and sour caramelized onions, grilled queso and Herb Chimichurri sauce. $11.50
Mayan Chicken Salad Refreshing baby mixed greens garnished with avocado, orange wheels, tomatoes, fresh mango and onions. Topped with a tortilla crusted chicken breast, and finished with a homemade mango vinaigrette dressing. $10.50
Side Dishes / Platos Adicionales
Substitute any side order for Price: $2.50.
Beans (Your Choice) (Charro, Black, Refried, and Black Refried) $2.50
Fiesta Rice $2.50
Chile Con Queso (An original recipe, “The Traditional”) $5.50
Grilled Veggies A blend of zucchini, squash and asparagus. $4.00
Sweet Potatoes $3.50
Chicken Choluteca Boneless breast of chicken, marinated in beer, grilled on an open flame, served in a roasted poblano, over habanero peach BBQ sauce, melted Monterrey Jack cheese and corn fruit relish. Served with black beans, fried plantains and sour cream. $9.00
Pupusas Revueltas A popular Central America dish. Shredded pork tenderloin & Jack cheese mixed (revuelta) & stuffed in a homemade corn tortilla. Served over refried beans, topped with tasty cabbage relish. Comes with fried plantains, rice & sour cream. $8.50
Goat Cheese & Spinach Pupusas (For our vegetarian friends) $9.50
* Southwest Snapper Fillet of fresh snapper, lightly dusted with flour & spices, pan fried to perfection. Served over homemade queso sauce, topped with cabbage relish & tumbleweed tortillas, beans and rice. $11.50
* Chicken Tikal Breast of chicken grilled, served over black bean sauce, laced with homemade queso and topped with fried onions and a fresh Mexican corn relish. Comes with grilled veggies, fried plantains & sour cream. $9.95
* Medallion de Beef Colombia 4-ounce medallion of filet mignon, coated with a fresh roasted ground coffee, seared on a hot skillet, served over a mango BBQ sauce. Comes with grilled veggies, plantains and fried onions. 4oz$12.956oz$16.50
Chimichurri Strip Steak 7-ounce strip steak, grilled on an open flame, served with a homemade garlic Chimichurri sauce. Comes with fried onions, black beans and fried plantains. 7oz$11.5010oz$15.95
Signature of the House
Chicken Brazil Chicken marinated in beer, jalapeño & honey, grilled to perfection. Served over our homemade queso, fried eggplants, fresh tomato, jalapeño Monterrey mix & more eggplant. Finished with melted provolone & served over a tomato basil sauce. Garnished with a bundle of baby mixed greens with a creamy soy dressing. $9.50
Chicken Triple Quesadilla Three flour tortillas with Monterrey and Colby Jack cheese, fresh portabella mushrooms and a dash of pesto sauce, which creates the Triple Quesadilla. Served over and garnished with fried onions, chicken strips, corn relish and a spicy papaya chipotle salsa. $7.95
Roatan Crab Cakes (Rafa's Recipe) White lump crabmeat cakes, pan-fried to perfection, served over a roasted pepper sauce and laced with our homemade Queso. Served with black beans, rice and corn relish. $13.95
Gourmet Amigo Salsa You’ll love our salsas. They are ready to be taken home. Pineapple, Red Authentic, Chipotle Papaya. 16oz.$4.75
South of the Border / Sur de la Frontera
Quesadilla - Chicken, Beef or al Pesto Chicken & Cheese. Fresh flour tortillas with melted Monterrey Jack cheese and grilled chicken breast. $8.25
Quesadilla - Chicken Spinach Fresh flour tortillas with spinach, grilled chicken breast and melted Monterrey Jack cheese. $8.75
Quesadilla - Chicken Chipotle Portabello Fresh flour tortillas with Portabello mushrooms, grilled chicken breast, chipotle salsa and melted Monterrey Jack cheese. $8.95
Baja Fish Tacos Flaky fillet of fresh snapper, with just the right seasonings, served over two warm flour tortillas, with chipotle mayo, shredded cabbage & cilantro. Comes with black beans & rice. $11.50
Combo Loco Two beef or chicken fajita tacos served in warm flour tortillas with grilled onions & guacamole plus one homemade crabmeat tamale. $9.95
Tacos al Carbon Two tacos filled with strips of beef fajita or chicken fajita served in warm fresh flour tortillas with grilled onions & guacamole. $8.95
Chicken Flautas Two corn tortillas, rolled with chicken breast strips and onions, deep fried to perfection. Served over refried beans & topped with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream guacamole, cheddar & parmesan cheese. $9.50
Enchiladas (Chicken, Beef, or Spinach & Goat Cheese) Two Enchiladas wrapped in corn tortillas with onions, Colby Jack cheese & covered with our own Enchilada sauce. Garnished with pico de gallo. $8.95
Our #1 Seller
Seafood Enchiladas Two red enchilada tortillas filled with Mexican Gulf Shrimp, crabmeat, Colby Jack mix with Rafa’s Secret Seasonings. Topped with roasted poblano sauce, cheese and baked. Served with black beans and rice. $10.95
From the Grill / Desde la Parilla
Rancho Steak Marinated lean inside skirt steak over authentic Mexican salsa with melted Monterrey Jack, fried plantains and sour cream. $9.50
Churrasco Tegus Prepared Tegucigalpa style, marinated lean skirt steak, broiled to your request, served over a parsley, garlic chimichurri sauce. Comes with avocado salad, Honduran chimole, fried plantains and black beans. $10.50
Fajitas Marinated beef fajita or chicken breast grilled to perfection on an open flame and served with rice, choice of beans, sour cream, grilled onions, green peppers, guacamole, pico de gallo, corn or flour tortillas.
1/4 lb. $6.95
1/2 lb. $9.50
3/4 lb. $14.50
1 lb. $18.50
Jalapeño Chicken or Beef Fresh boneless grilled breast of chicken or tender beef, topped with Jalapeño Monterrey mix, tumbleweed tortilla & fresh fruit relish. Comes with rice & beans. $9.00
* Papantla Pork Steak Large pork steak with secret seasonings, charbroiled to perfection. Served over green tomatillo salsa and topped with grilled onions. Comes with rice & beans. $9.95
Signature of the House
Cuban Pork Pork Tenderloin marinated in honey, Citrus Juice, Garlic and Rafael’s Secret Seasonings, broiled to perfection. Served over a garlic mojo with Goat Cheese Au Gratin potatoes. Garnished with a poached pear and rum caramelized onions. $9.75
Grilled Chicken / Pollo a la Parilla
* Chicken Fiesta Fresh boneless breast of chicken grilled on an open flame served over queso sauce & topped with melted Colby Jack cheese & diced tomatoes. Comes with Charro beans and rice. $8.75
* Chicken Belize Fresh boneless breast of chicken grilled to perfection, served with pineapple salsa and topped with sauteed Texas sweet onions, fried plantations & sour cream. $9.00
Mayan Chicken Fresh boneless chicken breast lightly coated with tortilla crumbs, panfried to a golden brown, served over homemade Queso and laced with fruit relish. Served with black beans and fried plantains. $9.00
Cisco Chicken Fresh boneless breast served over lightly sauteed fresh spinach and Texas grilled onions. Topped lightly with queso & melted Colby Jack cheese. Comes with Charro beans and rice. $9.00
Trainer's Healthy Choice Low carb, High protein. My personal trainer suggestions for weight control, cholesterol or sugar problem (diabetes)! Start with an onion soup of cup, and a Filet Mignon grilled to your request, served with grilled vegetables and half an avocado. 4oz$12.006oz$15.00
Grilled Breast of Chicken A health conscious choice. Served with steamed broccoli and sweet potatoes. $8.95
* Some of our dishes have been critically acclaimed by food critics. We hope you enjoy them too! At Café Red Onion, we only use corn oil in the preparation of our food. Most of our menu items may be made to vegetarian tastes. We can split meals for an additional Price: $2.50.
 
Dinner / Cena
Monday-Thursday 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Friday 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. / Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Appetizers / Entradas
Empanadas Beef, Chicken, Guava $7.95
Yuca Frita w/ Pork Tenderloin $7.95
Fried Plantain w/ Sour Cream $4.50
Shrimp Ceviché $8.95
Mini Crab Cakes $10.95
Guava BBQ Ribs $6.95
Central American Taquitos $6.95
Soups / Sopas
Cram of Roasted Poblano Pepper w/ chicken Cup$3.95Bowl$6.25
Cream of Roasted Red Pepper w/ Chicken Cup$3.95Bowl$6.25
Gazpacho Seasonal Bowl$6.00
Salads / Ensaladas
Red Onion House Salad Baby mixed greens, with homemade vinaigrette dressing, tomatoes, oranges, onions, green peppers and zucchini. $4.50
Barb's Jamaican Chicken Salad Grilled chicken breast marinated in jerk seasoning, baby mixed lettuce, sliced almonds, hearts of palm, and roma tomatoes with homemade pineapple vinaigrette dressing. $12.50
Chimichurri Steak Salad Fresh baby mixed greens, tomatoes, avocado and cucumber slices, topped with a Chimichurri style strip steak. Comes with a side of avocado vinaigrette. $12.95
End of Summer Chilean Bass Salad Fillet of marinated Chilean Bass served with an array of refreshing orange wheels, avocado, tomatoes and baby mixed greens. Garnished with jicama sticks, sweet and sour caramelized onions, grilled queso and Herb Chimichurri sauce. $14.75
Mayan Chicken Salad Refreshing baby mixed greens garnished with avocado, orange wheels, tomatoes, fresh mango and onions. Topped with a tortilla crusted chicken breast, and finished with a homemade mango vinaigrette dressing. $12.50
Side Dishes / Platos Adicionales
Substitute any side order for Price: $2.50.
Beans (Your Choice) (Charro, Black, Refried, and Black Refried) $2.50
Fiesta Rice $2.50
Chile Con Queso (An original recipe, “The Traditional”) $5.50
Grilled Veggies A blend of zucchini, squash and asparagus. $4.00
Sweet Potatoes $3.50
Chicken Choluteca Boneless breast of chicken, marinated in beer, grilled on an open flame, served in a roasted poblano, over habanero peach BBQ sauce, melted Monterrey Jack cheese and corn fruit relish. Served with black beans, fried plantains and sour cream. $13.25
Pupusas Revueltas A popular Central America dish. Shredded pork tenderloin & Jack cheese mixed (revuelta) & stuffed in a homemade corn tortilla. Served over refried beans, topped with tasty cabbage relish. Comes with fried plantains, rice & sour cream. $10.50
Goat Cheese & Spinach Pupusas (For our vegetarian friends) $11.50
* Southwest Snapper Fillet of fresh snapper, lightly dusted with flour & spices, pan fried to perfection. Served over homemade queso sauce, topped with cabbage relish & tumbleweed tortillas, beans and rice. $14.95
* Chicken Tikal Breast of chicken grilled, served over black bean sauce, laced with homemade queso and topped with fried onions and a fresh Mexican corn relish. Comes with grilled veggies, fried plantains & sour cream. $12.95
* Medallion de Beef Colombia 4-ounce medallion of filet mignon, coated with a fresh roasted ground coffee, seared on a hot skillet, served over a mango BBQ sauce. Comes with grilled veggies, plantains and fried onions. 4oz$15.506oz$18.95
Chimichurri Strip Steak 7-ounce strip steak, grilled on an open flame, served with a homemade garlic Chimichurri sauce. Comes with fried onions, black beans and fried plantains. 7oz$14.2510oz$18.95
Signature of the House
Chicken Brazil Chicken marinated in beer, jalapeño & honey, grilled to perfection. Served over our homemade queso, fried eggplants, fresh tomato, jalapeño Monterey mix & more eggplant. Finished with melted provolone & served over a tomato basil sauce. Garnished with a bundle of baby mixed greens with a creamy soy dressing. $13.95
Chicken Triple Quesadilla Three flour tortillas with Monterey and Colby Jack cheese, fresh portabella mushrooms and a dash of pesto sauce, which creates the Triple Quesadilla. Served over and garnished with fried onions, chicken strips, corn relish and a spicy papaya chipotle salsa. $10.95
Roatan Crab Cakes (Rafa's Recipe) White lump crabmeat cakes, pan-fried to perfection, served over a roasted pepper sauce and laced with our homemade Queso. Served with black beans, rice and corn relish. $16.95
Gourmet Amigo Salsa You’ll love our salsas. They are ready to be taken home. Pineapple, Red Authentic, Chipotle Papaya. 16oz.$4.75
South of the Border / Sur de la Frontera
Quesadilla - Chicken, Beef or al Pesto Chicken & Cheese. Fresh flour tortillas with melted Monterey Jack cheese and grilled chicken breast. $10.00
Quesadilla - Chicken Spinach Fresh flour tortillas with spinach, grilled chicken breast and melted Monterey Jack cheese. $10.50
Quesadilla - Chicken Chipotle Portabello Fresh flour tortillas with Portabello mushrooms, grilled chicken breast, chipotle salsa and melted Monterey Jack cheese. $10.95
Baja Fish Tacos Flaky fillet of fresh snapper, with just the right seasonings, served over two warm flour tortillas, with chipotle mayo, shredded cabbage & cilantro. Comes with black beans & rice. $14.75
Combo Loco Two beef or chicken fajita tacos served in warm flour tortillas with grilled onions & guacamole plus one homemade crabmeat tamale. $10.95
Tacos al Carbon Two tacos filled with strips of beef fajita or chicken fajita served in warm fresh flour tortillas with grilled onions & guacamole. $9.95
Chicken Flautas Two corn tortillas, rolled with chicken breast strips and onions, deep fried to perfection. Served over refried beans & topped with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream guacamole, cheddar & parmesan cheese. $11.25
Enchiladas (Chicken, Beef, or Spinach & Goat Cheese) Two Enchiladas wrapped in corn tortillas with onions, Colby Jack cheese & covered with our own Enchilada sauce. Garnished with pico de gallo. $10.50
Our #1 Seller
Seafood Enchiladas Two red enchilada tortillas filled with Mexican Gulf Shrimp, crabmeat, Colby Jack mix with Rafa’s Secret Seasonings. Topped with roasted poblano sauce, cheese and baked. Served with black beans and rice. $12.95
From the Grill / Desde la Parilla
Rancho Steak Marinated lean inside skirt steak over authentic Mexican salsa with melted Monterrey Jack, fried plantains and sour cream. $13.75
Churrasco Tegus Prepared Tegucigalpa style, marinated lean skirt steak, broiled to your request, served over a parsley, garlic chimichurri sauce. Comes with avocado salad, Honduran chimole, fried plantains and black beans. $13.25
Fajitas Marinated beef fajita or chicken breast grilled to perfection on an open flame and served with rice, choice of beans, sour cream, grilled onions, green peppers, guacamole, pico de gallo, corn or flour tortillas. 1/2 Ib. $11.253/4 Ib.$16.251 Ib. $19.95
Jalapeño Chicken or Beef Fresh boneless grilled breast of chicken or tender beef, topped with Jalapeño Monterey mix, tumbleweed tortilla & fresh fruit relish. Comes with rice & beans. $13.50
* Papantla Pork Steak Large pork steak with secret seasonings, charbroiled to perfection. Served over green tomatillo salsa and topped with grilled onions. Comes with rice & beans. $12.95
Signature of the House
Cuban Pork Pork Tenderloin marinated in honey, Citrus Juice, Garlic and Rafael’s Secret Seasonings, broiled to perfection. Served over a garlic mojo with Goat Cheese Au Gratin potatoes. Garnished with a poached pear and rum caramelized onions. $13.95
Grilled Chicken / Pollo a la Parilla
* Chicken Fiesta Fresh boneless breast of chicken grilled on an open flame served over queso sauce & topped with melted Colby Jack cheese & diced tomatoes. Comes with Charro beans and rice. $11.95
* Chicken Belize Fresh boneless breast of chicken grilled to perfection, served with pineapple salsa and topped with sauteed Texas sweet onions, fried plantations & sour cream. $12.00
Mayan Chicken Fresh boneless chicken breast lightly coated with tortilla crumbs, panfried to a golden brown, served over homemade Queso and laced with fruit relish. Served with black beans and fried plantains. $12.50
Cisco Chicken Fresh boneless breast served over lightly sauteed fresh spinach and Texas grilled onions. Topped lightly with queso & melted Colby Jack cheese. Comes with Charro beans and rice. $13.25
Trainer's Healthy Choice Low carb, High protein. My personal trainer suggestions for weight control, cholesterol or sugar problem (diabetes)! Start with an onion soup of cup, and a Filet Mignon grilled to your request, served with grilled vegetables and half an avocado. 4oz$15.506oz$18.95
Grilled Breast of Chicken A health conscious choice. Served with steamed broccoli and sweet potatoes. $11.25
* Some of our dishes have been critically acclaimed by food critics. We hope you enjoy them too! At Café Red Onion, we only use corn oil in the preparation of our food. Most of our menu items may be made to vegetarian tastes. We can split meals for an additional Price: $2.50.
 
 
DESSERTS
Chocolate Empanada Chocolate lovers, do we have a desert for you! This delicious dessert consists of chocolate candy, peanuts & caramel, enveloped in fried, golden brown, turnover dough, over red wine sauce. It’s served hot and with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream on the side. $5.50
Tropical Sorbets Refreshing Mango or Passion fruit Sorbet, served with Ojuelas de Harina (light & crispy flour wedges) laced with our fruit sauce. Just enough to satisfy your palate. $3.95
Tres Leches Centro America Our own version of this very satisfying desert. A blend of three different types of milk and Dark Rum, soaked in a deliciously soft white cake, topped with whipped cream & garnished with our mango and berry sauces (enough for two to share). $5.50
Chocolate Tres Leches Our very own recipe Rich, Creamy, Delightful and Innovative! A blend of three different types of milk and Dark Rum soaked in a delicious Chocolate cake topped with chocolate-whipped cream & garnished with berry & mango sauces. Large enough for two to share. $5.75
The Honduran A sweet & ripe banana dusted with cinnamon & sugar, and wrapped in a large, sweetened flour tortilla. It is then fried ‘till golden brown and beautifully arranged with whipped cream and strawberry. This desert is also large enough for two to share. $4.50
Crème Brulee Creamy and with a citrus flavor, just to be different! $5.50
Coconut Flan Light and tasty! $3.95
Apple Burrito Cobbler Far from traditional, our Cobbler is made from delicious fresh apples, sprinkled with sugar & cinnamon and rolled in a sweetened flour tortilla. Once fried golden brown, it is beautifully arranged and garnished with whipped cream, ice cream and a fresh apple slice. $6.50
Cookie Loca Fresh, baked to order cookie, topped with two scoops of ice cream. Garnished with fresh whipped cream, chocolate chips, fruit & laced with red wine caramel sauce. Enough for two to share. Allow for 20 minutes preparation time. $5.50
Try our delicious & exotic cheesecakes made with Goat Cheese
Cheesecakes
Goat Cheese and Apple Cheesecake $5.95
Goat Cheese and Caramel Cheesecake $5.95
Peanut Butter Cheese Cake $5.75
Mango-Papaya Cheesecake $5.50
Banana Oreo Cheesecake $5.50
Avocado Cheesecake $5.50
Be sure to ask your server for a sample
 
Cross Streets:
(Enclave Pkwy.)
Neighborhood:
West Houston
Phone:
281-293-7500

Location(s)

Cafe Red Onion
1111 Eldridge Pkwy.
Houston, TX
United States