In Honor of Barak Obama

IN HONOR OF BARACK OBAMA
44TH  PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
AFRICAN INSPIRED MEXICAN DISHES
JANUARY 20, 2009

CALDO DE CAMOTE
Sweet potato soup garnished with crisply-fried pork tendrils
8.50

TAMAL DE CALABAZA
Corn masa mixed with pumpkin and then filled with pork.  Steamed in a banana leaf.
9.50

CHILE RELLENO DE SALPICÓN DE RES
Anaheim chile stuffed with a flank steak salad
with cheese and avocado in a peanut vinaigrette
10.50

PESCADO CON COCO
Pan-seared fish of the day with jalapeño, mint and fresh coconut sauce.
22.00

MACHUCA DE PLATANO
Ripe plantains mashed with jalapeño and garlic
8.00

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