El Balcón de las Américas - Margate

mondongo

our traditional tripe soup served with white rice, sweet plantains, avocado, 'arepa' and a hint of cilantro.

ajiaco santafereño

a shredded chicken soup, served with white rice, sweet plantains and avocado.

soup of the day

chef's creation

bandeja paisa

considered one of the best colombian dishes! the "paisa" platter combines white rice, red beans, ground beef or top round steak, sweet plantains, fried "chicharrón" (pork belly), 'arepa', avocado and a fried egg.

chuleta caleña

breaded pounded pork tenderloin, served with white rice, red beans, sweets plantains and salad.

fajitas los tres amigos

grilled steak, chicken and shrimp topped with onions, peppers and cheese. served with flour tortillas, "pico de gallo" and sour cream.

lomo saltado

tender beef sautéed with onions, tomatoes in a soy sauce marinade. served with white rice and fries.

lechón asado

slow roasted pork, served with white rice, fried yuca, garlic mojo and salad.

higado encebollado

liver steak topped with grilled onions. served with white rice, red beans and salad.

tamales

a corn "cake" filled with chicken, pork, potatoes, peas and carrots all wrapped in a banana leaf and cooked by hot steam. served with white rice and arepa.

sancocho de gallina

chicken soup served with white rice, sweet plantain, 'arepa' and a hint of cilantro.

sancocho de cola

oxtail soup served with white rice, sweet plantain, 'arepa' and a hint of cilantro.

sancocho de res

beef soup served with white rice, sweet plantain, 'arepa' and a hint of cilantro.

frijoles rojos

colombian red beans.

puré de papas

mashed potatoes.

puré de papas especial

mashed potatoes, corn and cheese.

patacones

fried green plantains.

arroz blanco

white rice.

yuca frita

fried yuca.

papitas fritas

french fries.

maduros

fried sweet plantains.

americano frio

latte frio

ice mocha

frapuchino

caramelo

chocolate

punta de anca

grilled cap of sirloin steak "picanha". served with white rice, fried yuca, garlic mojo and seasonal vegetables.

churrasco colombiano

grilled ny strip steak center cut (16 oz) served with white rice, french fries, salad and chimichurri sauce.

carne aguacatala

grilled center cut ny strip steak (10oz.) served with white rice, tostones, guacamole and salad.

carne asada

flap steak (10oz.), served with white rice, french fries and salad.

entraña

grilled skirt steak (10oz.). served with white rice, french fries and salad.

fresh mojarra from colombia

whole deep-fried tilapia fish. served with white rice, green plantains and salad.

filete de salmón

fresh grilled salmon. served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

pargo frito

whole deep-fried snapper. served with white rice, fried green plantains and salad.

trucha

grilled or fried trout butterflied. served with white rice, green plantains and seasonal vegetables.

pollo al grill

grilled chicken breast (10oz.), served with white rice, beans and salad.

pollo con salsa de cilantro

grilled chicken breast (10oz). served with mashed potato loaded with corn and melted cheese, topped with our homemade cilantro sauce and a side of broccoli.

pechuga con champiñones

grilled chicken breast (10oz.), topped with our homemade mushroom sauce. served with white rice, fries and seasonal vegetables.

milanesa de pollo

breaded chicken breast, served with white rice, fries and salad.

arroz con pollo

yellow rice mixed with shredded chicken breast, vegetables and spices. served with fries and salad.

daily special

a different lunch special every day. includes the chef's choice of meat. chicken, fish or pork, served with white rice, soup, salad and side dish. (monday to friday only)

ceviche de chicharrón

thinly sliced fried pork belly served with a mix of red onion, sweet peppers, cilantro and lime. served with a fried 'arepita'.

maduros con crema

sweet plantains with cream and white cheese.

patacón con guacamole y hogao

fried green plantains lightly salted served with guacamole and a colombian sauce made of tomatoes, scallions and butter.

patacón con pollo

fried green plantains layered with chicken fricassee, melted cheese, topped with fresh tomato salsa.

quesadilla de carne y champiñones

grilled steak, sauteed with mushrooms, onions, peppers and mixed cheese in a grilled flour tortilla. served with pico de gallo and sour cream.

quesadilla de pollo y champiñones

shredded chicken breast, sauteed with mushrooms, onions, peppers and mixed cheese in a grilled flour tortilla. served with pico de gallo and sour cream.

quesadilla de vegetales

fresh vegetable, sauteed mushrooms, onions, peppers, mixed cheese, tomatoes and broccoli mixed in a grilled flour tortilla. served with broccoli, pico de gallo and sour cream.

el cubano

slow roasted pork, sliced ham, swiss cheese, pickles, mustard and mayonnaise, pressed on fresh bread.

sánduche de pollo a la plancha

grilled chicken breast topped with caramelized onions, tomatoes and swiss cheese, pressed on fresh bread.

pan con bistec

palomilla steak sandwich grilled with onions, peppers, tomatoes and shoestring potato sticks, put together on fresh bread.

mora / mango / lulo

maracuyá / guanábana

black berry / mango / lulo

passion fruit / soursop

postre de natas

a very traditional colombian dessert of the andean region, made from milk skin, milk and eggs.

tres leches dessert

vanilla spongecake, bathed in a combination of evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream, and topped with whipped chantilly cream topped with a cherry.

molten chocolate

chocolate cake with a molten chocolate center, topped with vanilla ice cream, combines the elements of a flourless chocolate cake and a soufflé!

flan

our famously home made dessert! custard dessert with a layer of clear caramel or coconut sauce.

brevas con arequipe

popular dessert in colombia which is made of delicious figs with dulce de leche!

mousse de maracuyá

this tropical mousse is deliciously light and creamy! made with passion fruit, condensed milk, egg whites and sugar!

afogato

shot of espresso over vainilla ice cream.

ensalada con salmón fresco

grilled salmon served over greens, tomatoes and red onions with our home made vinaigrette.

ensalada con pollo a la parilla

grilled chicken served over greens, tomatoes and red onions with our home made vinaigrette.

ensalada de la casa

house salad. fresh greens, tomatoes and red onions with our home made vinaigrette.

calentado el balcón

'calentado paisa' with grilled steak and two fried eggs.

calentado paisa

a favorite colombian breakfast. this is a mix of white rice, red beans and cut 'chicharrón' (pork belly).

carne asada

grilled steak topped with sautéed onions.

huevos pericos

scrambled eggs, chopped onions and tomatoes.

huevos al gusto

3 eggs scrambled or fried.

huevos campesinos

3 fried eggs topped with bacon bites, tomatoes, scallions and mushrooms.

tamales

a corn "cake" filled with chicken, pork, potatoes, peas & carrots all wrapped in a banana leaf and cooked by hot steam.

higado encebollado

grilled beef liver topped with sautéed onions.

caldo de res

beef soup with potatoes and a hint of cilantro.

menta | frutos rojos | michelada

espresso

americano

cortadito

café con leche

capuchino

mocaccino

cerveza | beer

imported / national

refajo (pitcher)

refrescante bebida. combination of colombian soda and beer.

colombian sodas

limonada de coco

freshly squeezed lemonade with coconut.

limonada de menta

limonada natural

freshly squeezed lemonade.

chocolate colombiano caliente

milo chocolate shake

agua panela

bebida refrescante. fresh sugar cane juice with lemon.

tinto de verano

freshly squeezed lemonade with red wine and a hint of cinnamon.

jugo de naranja / orange juice

freshly squeezed

sangría de la casa | roja

copa - 1/2 jarra - jarra

wine glass | bottle

white | blush | red

chicharrón

chorizo

empanada

corn or cheese arepa