Menu for South Congress Cafe

Brunch
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Dinner

Brunch

Appetizers‏

10.00 Spicy Sesame Tuna Tartare Ahi tuna, marinated avocado, spicy ponzu sauce served atop sesame tortilla crisps w/ a cilantro puree & spicy mango sauce

5.00 Salsa Sampler Our award-winning sencilla, morita & salsa de arbol are served w/ homemade chips Options: Queso Flameado (+4.00) , Guacamole (+4.00) , With Both (+7.00)

12.00 Coconut Shrimp Ceviche Cool coconut cocktail spiked w/ jalapeño, red onion & cilantro w/ gulf shrimp & plantain chips

12.00 Texas Raised Quail Wrapped in applewood smoked‏ bacon & pickled jalapeño & served w/ habanero jelly, balsamic blackberry & sage gastrique, watercress & radish

14.00 Crab Cakes Three crispy panko-crusted crab cakes made from a blend of fresh lump crab meat & shrimp served w/ mango aioli, red chilé sauce & citrus vinaigrette dressed field greens

12.00 Calamari Seasoned sliced semolina breaded calamari steaks served w/ an orange ginger red chilé sauce

15.00 Seared Diver Scallops Pan seared diver scallops, fennel salad, haricot vert, toasted pecans, honey-basil vinaigrette

11.00 Chipotle Shrimp Quesadilla Shrimp marinated in chipotle adobo, cilantro & lime w/ spicy pico de gallo, asadero, fresco, panela cheese & served w/ guacamole & sour cream

Salads

8.00 Very Bleu Salad Field greens, fresh hard cooked quail eggs, gorgonzola, rosemary candied pecans, gorgonzola cream dressing Options: A Cup of Freshly Made in House Soup (+4.00)

11.00 Warm Goat Cheese Salad Breaded goat cheese medallions,‏ field greens, shaved prosciutto, toasted pine nuts, maple balsamic vinaigrette Options: A Cup of Freshly Made in House Soup (+4.00)

8.00 Endive & Spinach Salad Bartlett pears, dried bing cherries, gorgonzola, toasted pecans, pomegranate vinaigrette Options: A Cup of Freshly Made in House Soup (+4.00)

8.00 South Congress Caesar Romaine, house caesar dressing, shaved grana padano cheese w/ our gorgonzola grit croutons Options: A Cup of Freshly Made in House Soup (+4.00)

10.00 Chopped Salad Endive, romaine, gorgonzola, crispy prosciutto, teardrop tomatoes, shaved red onions, oregano vinaigrette Options: A Cup of Freshly Made in House Soup (+4.00)

16.00 Seared Tuna Salad Blackened ahi tuna seared‏ rare, arugula, julienne of cucumber, tomato, red onion, jicama & carrots, spicy avocado vinaigrette Options: Grilled Jumbo Shrimp (+7.00) , Blackened Jumbo Shrimp (+7.00) , Beef Tenderloin Medallions (+7.00) , Grilled Chicken Breast (+7.00) , Blackened Chicken Breast (+7.00) , Italian Breaded Chicken Breast (+7.00) , Pan-seared Scallops (+8.00) , Blackened Scallops (+8.00) , A Cup of Freshly Made in House Soup (+4.00)

Soups

Butternut Squash Soup Creamy bisque of roasted butternut squash, shaved grana padano cheese, sage brown butter Options: Cup (6.00) , Bowl (8.00)

Wild Boar Red Chile Pozole Tender wild boar, hominy, spicy hot new mexico red chiles, traditional seasonings, shredded cabbage, diced onions & oregano Options: Cup (6.00) , Bowl (8.00)

Gumbo w/ Duck & Oysters Lobster stock simmered w/ duck, jalapeño sausage, gulf oysters & okra thickened w/ traditional chocolate roux Options: Cup (7.00) , Bowl (10.00)

Soup du Jour Always fresh, always unique Options: Cup, Bowl

Entrees

Omelets Served w/ a smoked gouda potato pancake

12.00 Italian Wild boar italian sausage, spicy rajas, fresco, panela & asadero cheese, tomato gorgonzola cream sauce

12.00 Goat Cheese & Bacon Caramelized onion, artichoke hearts, crisp bacon, soft goat cheese

10.00 Spinach Portabella Artichoke Spinach, portabella mushrooms, artichoke hearts, fresco, panela & asadero cheese w/ your choice of salsa

Eggs Benedict South Congress Style Served w/ a smoked gouda potato pancake w/ your choice of hollandaiseor chipotle hollandaise Options: Hollandaiseor Chipotle Hollandaise

16.00 Steak & Migas English muffin w/ beef tenderloin medallions cooked to medium & migas

14.00 Crab Cakes Two of our signature crab cakes, homemade spinach bacon quiche, crispy prosciutto

10.00 Traditional English muffin, niman ranch ham, poached eggs

14.00 Smoked Brisket Hash Slow-smoked brisket marinated in chipotle adobo w/ fingerling potatoes, spicy rajas, corn, & cabbage topped w/ two eggs over medium & your choice of homemade tortillas

9.00 Migas Our famous blend of eggs, crispy corn tortillas, tomatoes, onions, jalapeños & a three cheese blend, refried black beans, smoked gouda potato pancake w/ your choice of award-winning salsas & homemade tortillas

12.00 Carrot Cake French Toast Fresh baked carrot cake dipped in cinnamon vanilla egg batter & grilled to golden brown served w/ our original cream cheese-pecan syrup & seasonal fresh fruit Options: Center-Cut Bacon (+5.00) , Smoked Wild Boar Sausage (+5.00) , Niman Ranch Ham (+5.00) , Smoked Venison Sausage (+5.00)

10.00 South Congress Burger Certified black angus beef ground fresh daily, mesquite grilled to your liking & served on a fresh baked roll w/ lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle & choice of texas two-step slaw or homemade french fries Options: Texas Two-Step Slaw, Homemade French Fries, Cheddar, gorgonzola (+1.00) , Smoked Gouda (+1.00) , Gorgonzola & Applewood Smoked Bacon Burger (+3.00) , Smoked Gouda, Crispy Prosciutto & Caramelized Onion Burger (+3.00)

16.00 Quail Sandwich w/ Truffled Remoulade A boneless quail marinated in buttermilk & spices, crispy breaded on a fresh baked roll w/ bacon, caramelized onions, roasted portabella mushrooms, baby arugula & roma tomatoes w/ your choice of homemade french fries or texas two-step slaw Options: Homemade French Fries, Texas Two-Step Slaw

12.00 Slow Smoked Brisket & Jalapeño Sausage Mesquite smoked brisket & spicy grilled jalapeño sausage glazed w/ our homemade BBQ sauce served w/ texas-two step slaw, refried black beans & homemade flour tortillas

16.00 Blackened Tuna Tacos Blackened ahi tuna, cilantro lime rice, refried black beans, spicy pico de gallo, guacamole, chipotle lime vinaigrette & choice of homemade tortillas Options: Homemade Tortillas

12.00 Jalapeño-Venison Meatloaf Finished w/ spicy charred poblano demi-glace, roasted garlic mashed potatoes & citrus vinaigrette dressed field greens

12.00 Chicken Marsala Crispy italian breaded chicken, fettuccine tossed sage brown butter, creamy marsala mushroom sauce, parmesan cheese & citrus vinaigrette dressed field greens

15.00 Sea Bass Gnocchi Pan seared sea bass fillet on a bed of homemade herb gnocchi, roasted fennel, oyster mushrooms, watercress & chive beurre blanc

12.00 Pork Asada Pork tenderloin flash grilled in our spicy jalapeño-chilé de arbol sauce, cilantro lime rice, refried black beans, spicy pico de gallo, guacamole & your choice of homemade tortillas Options: Homemade Tortillas

14.00 Striped Bass Almondine Fresh fillet of striped bass, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, haricot vert, toasted almonds chipotle brown butter

14.00 Angel Hair Salsa Fresca Julienne of zucchini, red, yellow & poblano peppers w/ roasted garlic & tomato coulis, shaved parmesan & crumbled cotija cheese Options: Grilled Jumbo Shrimp (+7.00) , Blackened Jumbo Shrimp (+7.00) , Beef Tenderloin Medallions (+7.00) , Grilled Chicken (+7.00) , Blackened Chicken (+7.00) , Italian Breaded Chicken (+7.00) , Pan-seared or blackened scallops (+8.00)

14.00 Crab Enchiladas Lump crab meat w/ sautéed chiles & spices stuffed into our fresh homemade corn tortillas, finished w/ roasted tomatillo & jalapeño cream sauce & served w/ cilantro lime rice & refried black beans

Dinner

Appetizers‏

10.00 Spicy Sesame Tuna Tartare Ahi tuna, marinated avocado, spicy ponzu sauce atop sesame tortilla crisps w/ cilantro puree & spicy mango sauce

7.00 Baked Brie Brie wrapped in a golden puff pastry, served w/ homemade habanero jelly & homemade bread

15.00 Seared Diver Scallops Pan seared diver scallops, fennel salad, haricot vert, toasted pecans, honey-basil vinaigrette

14.00 Crab Cakes Three crispy panko-crusted crab‏ cakes made from a blend of lump crab meat & shrimp w/ mango aioli, red chile sauce & field greens w/ citrus vinaigrette

12.00 Coconut Shrimp Ceviche Cool coconut cocktail spiked w/ jalapeño & red onion w/ gulf shrimp & cilantro w/ plantain chips

12.00 Texas Raised Quail Wrapped in applewood smoked bacon & pickled jalapeño w/ habanero jelly, balsamic blackberry & sage gastrique, watercress & radish

12.00 Calamari Seasoned sliced semolina breaded calamari steaks served w/ an orange ginger red chilé sauce

10.00 SCC Saganaki Grilled panela cheese, marinated rajas, flambéed tableside w/ mexican brandy w/ your choice of homemade tortillas Options: Grilled Jumbo Shrimp (+7.00) , Blackened Jumbo Shrimp (+7.00) , Beef Medallions (+7.00) , Grilled Chicken Breast (+7.00) , Blackened Chicken Breast (+7.00) , Italian Breaded Chicken Breast (+7.00) , Pan-Seared Scallops (+8.00) , Blackened Scallops (+8.00) , Homemade Tortillas

Salads

8.00 Endive & Spinach Salad Bartlett pears, dried bing cherries, gorgonzola, toasted pecans, pomegranate vinaigrette

11.00 Warm Goat Cheese Salad Breaded goat cheese medallions,‏ field greens, shaved prosciutto, toasted pine nuts, maple balsamic vinaigrette

8.00 Very Bleu Salad Field greens, fresh hard cooked quail eggs, gorgonzola, rosemary candied pecans, gorgonzola cream dressing

8.00 South Congress Caesar Romaine, house caesar dressing, & shaved grana padano cheese w/ our gorgonzola grit croutons

10.00 Chopped Salad Endive, romaine, gorgonzola, crispy prosciutto, teardrop tomatoes, shaved red onions, oregano vinaigrette

16.00 Seared Tuna Salad Blackened ahi tuna seared‏ rare, arugula, julienne of cucumber, tomato, red onion, jicama & carrots w/ spicy avocado vinaigrette

Soups

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Creamy bisque of roasted butternut squash, shaved grana padano cheese, sage brown butter Options: Cup (6.00) , Bowl (8.00)

Gumbo w/ Duck & Oysters Lobster stock simmered w/ duck, jalapeño sausage, gulf oysters & okra thickened w/ traditional chocolate roux Options: Cup (7.00) , Bowl (10.00)

Wild Boar Chile Pozole Tender wild boar, hominy, spicy hot new mexico red chiles, traditional seasonings w/ shredded cabbage, diced onions & oregano Options: Cup (6.00) , Bowl (8.00)

Soup du Jour Always fresh, always unique Options: Cup, Bowl

Entrees

30.00 Filet Mignon Six ounce center cut of certified aged black angus tenderloin mesquite grilled to your liking Options: Grilled Jumbo Shrimp (+7.00) , Blackened Jumbo Shrimp (+7.00) , Pan-seared Scallops (+8.00) , Blackened Scallops (+8.00) , (1600)Mesquite smoked, topped w/ our gorgonzola compound butter served w/ smashed herb potatoes, grilled asparagus & maple demi-glace, (Chipotle)Seasoned w/ chipotle peppers, fresh garlic & salt. topped w/ cilantro lime butter, served w/ roasted garlic mashed potatoes & asparagus

20.00 Duo of Maple Leaf Farms Duck Pan seared duck breast, wild rice & duck confit, raja-mustard greens, cherry guajillo sauce

18.00 Pan Roasted Scallops Pan seared diver scallops, sweet potato corn hash, smoked tomato coulis

15.00 Charred Poblano Risotto Creamy gorgonzola risotto, roasted oyster & shiitake mushrooms, baby arugula, white truffle oil

21.00 Mesquite Smoked Pork Chop Grilled then glazed w/ morita chile, bourbon & molasses, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, green beans, applewood smoked bacon, dried cherries, toasted pecans

28.00 Sea Bass Gnocchi Pan seared sea bass fillet, homemade herb gnocchi, roasted fennel, oyster mushrooms, watercress, chive beurre blanc

14.00 Angel Hair Salsa Fresca Julienne of zucchini, red, yellow & poblano peppers w/ roasted garlic & tomato coulis, shaved parmesan & crumbled cotija cheese Options: Grilled Jumbo Shrimp (+7.00) , Blackened Jumbo Shrimp (+7.00) , Beef Medallions (+7.00) , Grilled Chicken Breast (+7.00) , Blackened Chicken Breast (+7.00) , Italian Breaded Chicken Breast (+7.00) , Pan-seared Scallops (+8.00) , Blackened Scallops (+8.00)

16.00 Morita Glazed Pork Tenderloin Mesquite grilled pork tenderloin marinated in our famous morita salsa w/ a chorizo sope, central mexican street corn, cilantro, green onions, queso fresco

16.00 Beef Milanesa Cracker crumb crusted tenderloin medallions seared a la plancha, crawfish cream gravy, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, chef’s vegetables

14.00 Jalapeno-Venison Meatloaf Finished w/ a spicy charred poblano demi-glace, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed collard greens

24.00 Striped Bass Almondine Fresh fillet of striped bass, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, haricot vert, toasted almonds chipotle brown butter

20.00 Cajun Seafood Scampi Jumbo shrimp, ahi tuna, sea scallop, jalapeño sausage & crawfish, angel hair pasta, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, finished w/ creole garlic butter reduction

18.00 Coffee Braised Short Ribs Boneless short ribs braised in our kona coffee & red chiles, horseradish cream, potato gratin, chef’s vegetables

Seared Barbeque Quail Locally raised semi boneless quail seared & oven roasted, house made barbeque sauce, smashed herb potatoes, sautéed collard greens Options: One (18.00) , Two (22.00)

Menu for South Congress Cafe

Brunch

Appetizers‏

Salads

Soups

Entrees

Dinner

Appetizers‏

Salads

Soups

Entrees

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