Washington Restaurants » Banana Cafe & Piano Bar Menu
Banana Cafe & Piano Bar
Tel: (202) 543-5906
Address: 500 8th St SE, Washington DC
Cuisine: Caribbean,Cuban,Mexican
Average Price: $$ ($11 to $30)
Features:
Catering Available
Buffet
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Cuban & Puerto Rican Specialties
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Cuban PizzaPersonal size. Topped with picadillo (ground beef and pork), ripe plantains and mozzarella cheeze and served with our house salad.
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Cuban SandwichSub style sliced roast pork loin, honey baked ham and swiss cheese topped with mustard, mayonnaise and sliced dill pickles, press grilled a la plancha and served with our house salad.
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Cuban Entrees
Cuban Entrees Listed Below Are served with White Rice and Blackbeans ( 16.95) | ||
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A CaballoTopped with Fried Egg
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Bistec A La MilanesaBreaded flank steak topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese
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Bistec EmpanizadoBreaded flank steak
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Bistec EncebolladoMarinated flank steak topped with cooked onions
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Carnitas CubanasMorsels of pork marinated criollo-style and roasted with fragrant Sevillas bitter oranges. Served with yuca
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Cuban PicadilloWell-seasoned ground beef and pork loin cooked in a creole sauce with capers, olives and raisins, served with
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Pernil De Puerco Relleno De MofongoGrilled pork loin stuffed with mofongo (Mashed green plantain with garlic and bits of bacon) marinated and topped with ginger mango sauce, served with vegetables.
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Pollo Criollo EncebolladoHalf oven roasted chicken topped with sautéed onions
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Puerto Rican PiononosSweet plantain timbales, stuffed with picadillo topped with Monterrey Jack and Cheddar cheese
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Ropa ViejaA typical Cuban dish of shredded flank steak cooked with tomatoes, onions, peppers and spices. Served with plantains
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Stuffed Plantains (three)Green plantains marinated, deep fried, and stuffed, one with beef, one with chicken, and one with seafood
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Fresh Seafood
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Camarones AndaluzSautéed shrimp with scallions, green peas, red peppers, mushrooms, and cooked in a white wine sauce
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Camarones EnchiladosShrimp cooked in mildly spicy criollo sauce, served over white rice with tostones (fried green plantains)
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Paella ValencianaSaffron rice cooked with shrimp, scallops, squid, mussels, chicken, Spanish sausage, and Spanish herbs. (Allow 30 minutes)
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Pescado CriolloFresh fish of the day with fresh tomatoes, cilantro, green and jalapeño peppers, and a special criollo sauce
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Zarzuela De MariscosScallops, shrimp, squid, mussels and fish, cooked in a casserole with lobster bisque
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Sides
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Beans |
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Cheese |
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Enchilada |
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Fried Plantains |
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Fried Yuca |
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Jalapeno |
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Pico De Gallo |
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Rice |
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Sour Cream |
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Taco |
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Tortillas (flour Or Corn) |
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Tostones |
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Vegetables |
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Yuca Con Mojo |
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Soups And Salads
Your Choice of Ranch, Red Pepper Ranch, or Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing ( 12.50) | ||
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Caesar Salad |
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Ensalada De La Casa |
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Ensalada TropicalRomaine lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, hearts of palm, mushroom and Spanish onions
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Plantain Soup** A house specialty ** Green plantains cooked in a hearty beef broth with a touch of cilantro and garlic
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Seafood SoupWith shrimp, scallops and mussels
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Topped With Chicken Or Beef |
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Topped With Chicken Or Beef Fajitas |
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Topped With Shrimp |
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Topped With Shrimp, Scallops, And Squid |
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Topped With Shrimp, Scallops, And Squid |
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Tapas
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CevicheFresh flounder marinated in citrus juices, fresh chopped hot chile peppers, ginger, cilantro, and onions
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Cod Fish FrittersHush puppy style. Served with Guava sauce
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EmpanadasBeef, chicken, and seafood. One of each, served with red pepper sauce
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Fried CalamariServed with mango sauce
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Gambas Al AjilloSautéed shrimp in lemon-butter, garlic and white wine sauce
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Guacamole Fresco |
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Nachos Al CarbonWith mesquite-grilled chicken or beef
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QuesadillaPan-toasted flour tortillas with melted cheese. Served with Pico de Gallo, guacamole and sour cream
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Quesadilla A La ParillaWith cheese and mesquite grilled chicken or beef
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Queso FundidoLightly salted poblano peppers, onions and fresh mushrooms, topped with cheese, and baked in a clay casserole. Served with flour tortillas
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Seafood QuesadillaWith shrimps, scallops, and squid
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Stuffed YucaWith chorizo, carrots and olives, topped with cheese and cilantro sauce
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Tamal De EloteMade from a delicate fresh corn puree
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Vegetarian Specialties
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BurritosVegetable and Cheese- Large Flour Tortilla, Stuffed, Baked, Topped with Melted Cheese and served with Guacamole, Sour Cream, Pico De Gallo, Rice and Black Beans
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Caribbean Vegetarian ComboIncludes rtamal de elote, grilled vegetables, plantains, fried yuca, guacamole, white rice and black beans.
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QuesadillasPan-toasted flour tortillas with melted cheese, served with pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream. (Plantain, Spinach, or Vegetable)
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Spinach & Mushroom Chille RellenoFresh Pablano peepers tuffed, batter dipped and topped with ranchero sauce and melted cheese, served with sour cream, pico de gallo, rice and refried beans
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Vegetable FajitasServed with guacamole, pico de gallo, black beans, white rice and flour tortillas
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