Orinoco Restaurant

• Antojitos
• Chorizo Con Chimichurri
• Argentinian-style chorizo with steamed yuca and chimichurri sauce.

• Cocas
• Spanish flatbread, two types: Champiñones: sautéed oyster & shitake mushrooms with garlic, manchego cheese, arugula, shaved black truffles, porcini glaze; or Guayaba: guava preserve, goat cheese, arugula, fig glaze.

• Datiles
• bacon wrapped, almond-filled dates.

• Empanada Single
• Traditional corn flour turnovers.

• Maracuchitos
• queso Paisa wrapped in sweet plantains.

• Mini Costillitas
• apple cider, slow-steamed, baby-back ribs with guava BBQ, tapas-style.

• Tequeños
• guayanés cheese wrapped in crisp dough and served with chipotle ketchup.

• Trio De Empanadas
• queso blanco, domino, and mechada empanadas with signature mojo.

• Empanada Single
• Traditional corn flour turnovers.

• Arepas
• Arepa Domino
• black beans (cooked with pork) and Palmizulia cheese.

• Arepa Guayanesa
• venezuelan creamy Guayanés cheese (veg.)

• Arepa Jardinera (veg.)
• Queso fresco, sweet plantains, guasacaca (veg.).

• Arepa La Gringa
• Edam cheese.

• Arepa Mechada
• Venezuelan-style stewed shredded beef.

• Arepa Pabellon
• Arepas filled with shredded beef, sweet plantains, black beans, and white cheese, embodying the essence of traditional Latin American flavors.

• Arepa Pelua
• Venezuelan-style stewed shredded beef with Edam cheese.

• Arepa Pernil
• mojo marinated pork, Guayanés cheese, tomato.

• Arepa Queso De Mano (veg.)
• Venezuelan hand-made cheese.

• Arepa Reina Pepiada
• shredded chicken salad (contains mayo), avocado, and tomato.

• Arepa Simple
• plain arepa.

• Arepa Valenciana
• grilled chicken, tomato, red onion and guasacaca.

• Arepa Combo
• Your choice of arepa with mix green salad on the side.

• Arepa Pabellón
• Cornmeal arepa filled with shredded beef, black beans, sweet plantain, and white cheese.

• La Llanera (chicken)
• Grilled chicken, red peppers and onion.

• La Llanera (steak)
• Grilled steak, red peppers and onion.

• Arepa Chicharron
• Pork stewed with vegetables and spices topped with queso blanco.

• Arepa Mananita
• Perico (scrambled eggs) scrambled eggs and chorizo.

• Arepa Pabellón
• Arepa pabellón typically includes a cornmeal shell filled with shredded beef, black beans, sweet plantains, and white cheese.

• Desserts
• Quesillo
• homemade traditional Venezuelan custard with caramel.

• Torta Fluida
• molten chocolate cake made with 100% Venezuelan dark chocolate.

• Empanadas
• Empanada Mechada
• Venezuelan style stewed shredded beef with a fresh greens salad tossed with queso blanco, sherry vinaigrette and mojo criollo.

• Empanada Verde
• made with 100% plantain dough and filled with forest mushrooms, piquillo peppers and manchego cheese; with a fresh greens salad tossed with sun-dried tomato vinaigrette. (veg.)

• Main Dishes
• Adobo Smoked Churrasco
• 12oz quick smoked strip-steak churrasco, char-grilled with a panela-red- wine-glaze, arugula blue cheese salad in a balsamic, dry mushroom/cranberry vinaigrette.

• Atun
• adobo-rubbed high-grade yellow-fin tuna seared and served with arugula sun-dried tomato vinaigrette salad and toasted pepitas.

• Cachapa (dinner)
• Traditional corn pancake with melted queso de mano.

• Chuleta
• Dry chile-spiced rubbed Pork Loin chop with orange mermelada and french fries.

• Cordero
• pistachio-panela-plantain crusted NZ lamb chops with mint mojo, arugula/Cabrales cheese salad.

• Costillita
• apple cider juice slow-steamed baby-back ribs with guava BBQ sauce & yuca fries.

• La Primera Burger
• Pork/chorizo patty, Manchego cheese, Peruvian criollo salad. rocoto aioli, chipotle ketchup. On a brioche bun with truffle-salted hand cut fries.

• Pabellon Criollo
• shredded beef, white rice, black beans and plantains.

• Panela Salmon
• Panela-Rum marinated salmon, cook to order, served over Aji Amarillo creamed quinoa with jicama/arugula salad and broken olive vinaigrette.

• Parrilla Caraquena
• grill plate with a seasoned 4oz strip steak, 1/4 marinated chicken, chorizo, guasacaca, and yuca frita with mojo...23 (add cordero chops (2) 10, BBQ ribs (2) 9, fufu 6, truffle fries.

• Pollo Adobo
• adobo criollo marinated-halved chicken with oregano oil and grilled scallions.

• Pollo Verde
• adobo criollo marinated-halved chicken with oregano oil and grilled scallions, with malanga gnocchi in a trumpet mushroom cream.

• Polvorosa De Pollo
• Criollo chicken guiso in a polvorosa (flaky) dough pie, served with spring mix and mango chutney.

• Roasted Portobella Arepa
• Portabella-filled arepa made with sweet roasted corn and anise seeds—with sautéed wild mushrooms, sweet corn and spinach and huitlacoche sauce.

• Cachapa (lunch)
• Traditional corn pancake.

• Polvorosa De Pollo
• Criollo chicken guiso in a polvorosa (flaky) dough pie, served with spring mix and mango chutney.

• Cachapa (brunch)
• Traditional corn pancake.

• Huevos Fritos
• 2 fried eggs served on an open-faced arepa, Edam cheese and bacon/ham, side of yuca fries (Saturday and Sunday only).

• Resuelto
• Perico (Venezuelan scrambled eggs), black beans, mechada, plain arepa

• Tortilla Jardinera
• Vegetarian Tortilla (Venezuelan omelette) with 3 eggs, asparagus, spinach, mushrooms, goat cheese, garlic/cilantro mojo, side of yuca fries.

• Salads
• Ensalada Mixta
• Mixed greens salad with sherry vinaigrette.

• Ensalada Orinoco
• grilled chicken breast, fresh greens salad with red onions, green grapes, tossed in a sherry vinaigrette, topped with toasted almonds.

• Ensalada Palmito
• heart of palm, fresh greens and red onions, tossed in a Cabrales cheese vinaigrette, with bacon wrapped dates.

• Remolacha Con Quinoa
• roasted beets with a fresh green salad, red onions, in a sherry vinaigrette with fresh goat cheese and pine nuts (add chicken 3.00.

• De La Casa
• Mix greens, tomato, red onions with sherry vinaigrette. grilled chicken, black beans topped with salty white cheese and avocado.

• Pepito Salad
• Grilled beef or chicken with onions and red peppers, with a side salad of fresh greens, tomatoes and jicama with a sherry vinaigrette.

• Remolacha Con Quinoa
• Roasted beets and quinoa tossed with mixed greens, red onions, in a sherry vinaigrette, topped with fresh goat cheese and pine nuts (add chicken 3.00).

• Salsitas
• Guasacaca
• Venezuelan-style guacamole- avocado minced tomatoes, onions and peppers.

• Mango Chutney
• Mango chutney combines ripe mangoes, vinegar, and sugar, often enhanced with ginger, garlic, and spices for a sweet and tangy flavor profile.

• Mojo
• A tangy and aromatic dip, combining citrus juices with olive oil, garlic, and herbs.

• Picante
• Picante dip is a spicy blend of chiles, tomatoes, onions, and a variety of herbs and spices, creating a robust and tangy accompaniment.

• Chimi Sauce
• Chimi sauce typically includes a blend of herbs, garlic, and oil, often used as a condiment or marinade.

• Mango Chutney
• A sweet and tangy blend of mango, vinegar, and sugar, typically includes spices like ginger and cinnamon.

• Mojo
• A tangy and refreshing dip made with citrus, olive oil, and garlic, embodying the essence of Latin American flavors.

• Picante
• A spicy dip made with a blend of chiles, vinegar, and salt, often including tomatoes, garlic, onions, and a variety of herbs or spices.

• Mango Chutney
• A sweet and tangy condiment made with diced mango, typically includes spices and sugar to enhance the flavors.

• Mojo
• A tangy and refreshing dip made with citrus, olive oil, and garlic, typically served as a complement to various dishes.

• Picante
• A spicy blend of chiles, vinegar, and salt, typically includes tomatoes, garlic, onions, and a mix of herbs or spices.

• Side Dishes
• Black Beans And Rice
• Black beans (contain pork) and rice.

• Black Beans
• Black beans.

• Chorizo
• Sliced, seasoned pork sausage with rich, smoky flavors.

• Espinaca A La Brava
• Sautéed spinach with mushrooms, garlic and corn.

• Fufu
• Plantain puree (contains bacon)

• Gnocchi
• Malanga gnocchi in a trumpet mushroom cream.

• Grilled Asparagus
• Grilled asparagus with chimi sauce.

• Papitas
• French fries.

• Quinoa
• Aji amarillo creamed quinoa.

• Rice
• White rice.

• Tajadas
• Fried sweet plantains.

• Tostones
• Crispy green plantains mini-cakes with sun dried tomato vinaigrette.

• Yuca
• Steamed or fried.

• Chicken
• Tender pieces of chicken, typically seasoned with Latin American spices and herbs.

• Ensalada Repollo
• Cabbage salad, typically includes a mix of shredded cabbage dressed with a light vinaigrette and may feature onions and carrots.

• Black Beans
• Black beans contain pork

• Chorizo
• Sliced, seasoned pork sausage with a smoky, slightly spicy flavor.

• Family Meals - Takeout Only
• Family Meal-costillita (2)
• Passionfruit babyback ribs and yuca fries with mojo for 2 people.

• Family Meal-costillita (4)
• Passionfruit babyback ribs and yuca fries with mojo for 4 people.

• Family Meal-pabellon (2)
• Shredded beef, rice, sweet plantains and black beans for 2 people.

• Family Meal-pabellon (4)
• Shredded beef, rice, sweet plantains and black beans for 4 people.

• Family Meal-pollo Adobo (2)
• Pollo Adobo with rice & beans for 2 people.

• Family Meal-pollo Adobo (4)
• Pollo Adobo with rice & beans for 4 people.

• Cocktails - To Go
• Sangria 8 Oz.
• Red wine, passionfruit juice and melao.

• Margarita 8 Oz.
• Sauza Gold, passionfruit, Triple sec.

• Caipirinha 8 Oz
• Cachaca, lime juice, sugar.

• Pepitos
• Choripan
• Argentinian chorizo with chimichurri sauce, tomato and red onions on Ciabatta.

• Pepito Carne Asada
• Grilled steak with sautéed onions and red pepper.

• Pepito Costillitas
• Slow-cooked, boneless passion-fruit barbeque baby-back ribs, with pickled onions and vinegar coleslaw.

• Pepito Medianoche
• Pressed, slow-cooked pork sandwich with pickled onions, ham, swiss cheese, salsa rosa and mustard.

• Pepito Mixto
• Grilled chicken and steak, sautéed onions and red pepper.

• Pepito Pollo
• Marinated, grilled chicken, onions, red pepper, and salsa rosa.

• Sodas & Juices - To Go
• Papelon Con Limon
• A Venezuelan drink made from unrefined cane sugar and fresh lime juice, offering a natural sweetness balanced with a citrus tang.

• Parchita
• A juice made from the tropical passion fruit, offering a blend of sweet and tangy flavors.

• Tea Iced
• Iced tea, typically a chilled brew of black or herbal tea, often served without sweeteners.

• Sodas & Juices - To Go (Copy)
• Papelon Con Limon
• A juice combining the natural sweetness of unrefined cane sugar with the zestiness of fresh lime juice.

• Parchita
• A naturally sweet and tangy passion fruit juice, commonly enjoyed for its refreshing qualities.

• Tea Iced
• Freshly brewed tea, served chilled, offering a refreshing taste.