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Welcome to Dinner at the South Congress Cafe

 

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Dinner is served every day from 5pm - 10ish
 
 
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Chef’s vegetables du jour change daily based on availability

 
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CRAB CAKES                                                                                                                                                        14 

Three crispy panko-crusted crab cakes made from a delicious blend of fresh lump crab meat and shrimp.           

Served on a bed of field greens tossed with citrus vinaigrette.  Accompanied with mango aioli and red chile sauce.

 

SESAME SEARED TUNA                                                                                                                                     12

Sesame seed crusted tuna seared rare on top of a bed of apple fennel salad, finished with lime cream.

 

PESTO GOAT CHEESE BRUSCHETTA                                                                                                                                           9                                                

Homemade pesto goat cheese, shaved prosciutto and roasted red bell peppers, served with garlic bruschettas.

 

SOUTH CONGRESS SEAFOOD PARFAIT                                                                                                          10                        

Market fresh fish marinated ceviche-style in hand-squeezed lime juice with diced chiles,jícama, tomatoes,

cucumbers and carrots on a bed of fresh guacamole with pepitas and crispy flour tortilla strips.

 

CHIPOTLE SHRIMP QUESADILLA                                                                                                                      9     

Shrimp marinated in chipotle adobo, cilantro and lime with spicy pico de gallo, asadero, fresco,

and panela cheeses.  Served with guacamole and sour cream.

 

BLACKENED BEEF WITH HORSERADISH HASH                                                                                              12

Sliced beef tenderloin cooked medium rare, horseradish Gouda potato pancake, sautéed spinach,

chipotle hollandaise and toasted almonds.

 

CALAMARI                                                                                                                                                          12

Semolina breaded sliced calamari steaks served with an orange ginger red chile sauce.

 

QUESO FLAMEADO                                                                                                                                           7                                                       

A traditional blend of asadero, fresco, and panela cheeses.  Topped with your choice of spicy rajas or

house ground chorizo and garnished with cilantro and green onions.  Served with homemade flour tortillas.

 

SALSA SAMPLER       Y                                                                                                                                     4

A trio of award winning salsas!  Sencilla, morita, and salsa de arbol are served with homemade chips.

With queso flameado or guacamole   add 4      with both   add 7

SCALLOP SALAD WITH MARINATED FETA                                                                                                 14

Baby spinach tossed with a warm bacon vinaigrette topped with diver scallops and marinated feta.   

 

PAN-SEARED TUNA SALAD                                                                                                                            14                                           

Marinated yellowfin cooked medium-rare, served on a bed of field greens, pear tomatoes and garden

fresh veggies.  Finished with jícama, tortilla confetti, sesame seeds, and our spicy avocado vinaigrette.  

           
                      
All salads below available in reduced portions with entrée for 2 less
Add grilled or blackened jumbo shrimp, Italian breaded chicken breast or pan-seared scallops to any salad for 7.

 

OUR HOUSE SALAD    Y                                                                                                                                    7                                  

Field greens, pear tomatoes and garden fresh veggies with your choice of chipotle lime vinaigrette,

balsamic vinaigrette, gorgonzola cream, citrus vinaigrette, spicy avocado vinaigrette,  or orange ginger vinaigrette.  

 

STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD          Y                                                                                                          8

Baby flat leaf spinach dressed in citrus vinaigrette.  Accompanied with fresh strawberries, asparagus,

orange slices and candied pecans.

 

WARM GOAT CHEESE SALAD                                                                                                                             11
Medallions of breaded goat cheese, field greens, balsamic vinaigarette, shaved proscuitto and toasted pine nuts.

 

VERY BLEU SALAD                  Y                                                                                                                        8

Field greens tossed with gorgonzola cream dressing and topped with gorgonzola crumbles. 

Garnished with quail eggs and candied pecans.

 

SOUTH CONGRESS CAESAR                                                                                                                              8

Hearts of romaine, house Caesar dressing and shredded parmesan with our gorgonzola grit croutons. 

 

TOMATO STILTON     Y   cup 6/bowl 8                                    

A creamy rich tomato soup that is complemented by stilton cheese.                                                        

 

GUMBO WITH DUCK AND OYSTERS    cup 7/bowl 10
A Cajun-based duck stock with andouille sausage, oysters, duck, okra, onions, and celery.                                      

Topped with white rice and duck cracklings.                                             

 

WILD BOAR CHILE POZOLE  cup 7/bowl 10                                                                                                                                                         

Spicy hot New Mexico red chiles, traditional seasonings and tender wild boar.  Served with                      

shredded cabbage, diced onions, and oregano. 

HOT SMOKED PAPRIKA SEA BASS                                                                                                                  22

Sea Bass dusted in hot smoked paprika on a bed of new potatoes surrounded by roasted eggplant puree

and Buerre Blanc.

 

ASIAN MARINATED QUAIL                                                                                                                             21

Mesquite grilled quail with a pink peppercorn honey glaze served with a crispy root vegetable nest and vegetables du jour.

 

FILET MIGNON                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

A center cut of certified aged black angus tenderloin mesquite grilled to your liking and served with your

choice of the following.   Add grilled or blackened jumbo shrimp or pan-seared scallops for 7.    

                                      6 oz Filet Mignon   28          8 oz Filet Mignon   34 

 

               SCC STYLE:    Sauced with spicy charred poblano demi glace and adobo chile béarnaise. 

    Complemented with potato enchiladas and vegetables du jour.                                                                 

   AU POIVRE:   Cast iron seared with peppercorns and finished with our mushroom brandy cream sauce.

                            Complemented with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables du jour.

   MERLOT:        Finished with our herb merlot butter. 

    Complemented with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables du jour.                                                            

   SHIITAKE:      Topped with gorgonzola, sautéed shiitake mushrooms and crispy onions. 

    Complemented with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables du jour.                   

 

SMOKED DUCK BREAST                                                                                                                                  19                                       

Lightly smoked boneless duck breast cooked to your liking, and finished with port cherry chipotle glaze or honey

glazed with apple-habanero relish.  Accompanied with guajillo mashed potatoes and vegetables du jour.

                               

TROUT ALMONDINE                                                                                                                                      21                                              

A pan-seared rainbow trout with lump crab meat and toasted almonds.  Finished with chipotle lime brown

butter.   Served with poblano and saffron rice and vegetables du jour.

 

WILD MUSHROOM ASPARAGUS FETTUCCINE               Y                                                                            21                                              

Porcini, oyster, shiitake, and portabella mushroom with asparagus sautéed in herbs de Provence with pearl

onions, sour cream and Madeira wine.  Served on a bed of fettuccine and finished with fragrant white truffle oil.     

Add grilled beef or chicken for 7.   

 

CRAB ENCHILADAS                                                                                                                                         14

Our secret recipe finished with a tomatillo-jalapeño cream sauce.  Complemented with poblano and saffron rice.

                                                                                         

CAJUN SEAFOOD SCAMPI                                                                                                                              22                                                           

Jumbo shrimp, sea scallops, crawfish, yellowfin tuna and snapper tossed with angel hair and tomatoes,

andouille sausage and artichoke hearts.  Finished with Creole garlic butter. 

 

JALAPEÑO-VENISON MEATLOAF                                                                                                                 12                                                

A generous portion finished with spicy charred poblano demi-glace and accompanied by roasted garlic

mashed potatoes and vegetables du jour.

 

LOLLIPOP PORK CHOP                                                                                                                                  24

A lollipop pork chop mesquite grilled and finished with your choice of the following.  Accompanied with roasted

garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables du jour.

            DIJON:  Dijon marinated and encrusted in Italian breadcrumbs, finished with a pink peppercorn glaze.

            BLUEBERRY HABAÑERO:  Topped with a blueberry and roasted habañero gastrique.

                HUNTER’S STYLE:  Glazed with a Foresteire sauce.

 

ANGEL HAIR SALSA FRESCA                    Y                                                                                                  12                                                                       

Al dente pasta tossed in jalapeño-garlic olive oil with tomatoes, sweet pearl onions and fresh herbs. 

With eggplant, zucchini, red and yellow peppers, and topped with parmesan and crumbled cotija cheeses.  

Add grilled or blackened jumbo shrimp, pan-seared scallops, grilled chicken for 7.

 

FIVE SPICE CRUSTED PORK TENDERLOIN                                                                                                  16                                               

Tender pork coated in our five spice seasoning, filled with blue corn chorizo stuffing and mesquite grilled. 

Finished with our very spicy ranchero burgundy sauce.  Complemented with potato enchiladas and vegetables du jour.

 

BEEF MILANESA                                                                                                                                            14                                                   

Cracker crumb crusted tenderloin medallions seared a la plancha served with crawfish cream gravy. 

Accompanied with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables du jour.  

 

SOUTH CONGRESS FAJITAS          Y                                                                                                           14                                         

Marinated portabella mushrooms or chicken breast combined with bell peppers and onions served on a sizzling

skillet.  Complemented with cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, rice pilaf and choice of homemade tortillas.

 

COUNTRY SNAPPER                                                                                                                                     16                                             

Crispy panko crusted snapper fillets served with crawfish cream gravy.  Complemented with guajillo mashed

potatoes and vegetables du jour.   Add blackened or grilled jumbo shrimp or pan-seared scallops for 7.

 

CARNE ASADA                                                                                                                                              14

Certified black angus beef tenderloin or pork tenderloin sautéed and served with a very spicy jalapeño-chile

de arbol sauce.  Served in a ring of poblano and saffron rice with guacamole, spicy pico de gallo and choice

of homemade corn or flour tortillas.        
                                
denotes vegetarian items                      Chef’s vegetables du jour change daily based on availability

                                             Government Warning:  Consuming raw or uncooked meat, poultry, seafood or egg may increase your risk of food borne illness.

 

 
 
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