Tropical Cafe

www.caribbeanbreezerestaurant.com

D i n n e r

Menu

Our food is “Latin fusion” inspired by

the diversity of Puerto Rico, Cuba, the
Caribbean and South America. The menu is my
interpretation of traditional ethnic cooking
that inspires many of my dishes. I invite you
to savor a taste of my homeland cooking and
enjoy a trip to my tropical island

By Chef/Owner Mike Cordero

Puerto Rico
 Ceviches
*Ceviche “Classico” $9.95 *Atlantic Rim Ceviche $11.95
Fresh jumbo shrimp, scallops & fresh Fresh Tuna, Salmon and Grouper
grouper in a lime infusion, cilantro and w/avocados, red onions, corn, fresh
Aji Amarillo w/sweet potato and corn on papaya, tomatoes & Aji Amarillo
the cob
*Ceviche Sampler $16.95
*Ahi Tuna Sashimi Style A tasting of all three
“Tiradito” $11.95
w/citrus soy infusion

Starters
Cabo Fish Tacos Caribbean Style
W/Salsa Verde $9.95 Chicken Tamales $8.95
Crispy grouper served on flour tortillas Chicken simmered w/sofrito and Latin
w/alioli salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole & spices wrapped in cornhusk
sour cream
Island Crab & Spinach
Patacon Cali $9.95 Dip w/Cuban Toasted
Thin green plantains w/shredded beef, Bread $9.75
bell peppers, onions, jalapeño and tomato
vinaigrette Puerto Rican Alcapurrias
w/Jalapeño Chimichurri
Maryland Jumbo Lump Salsa $8.95
Crab Cakes $10.95 “One of Puerto Rico’s National dishes”,
w/papaya salsa & mixed baby greens green bananas filled w/beef picadillo

Crispy Island Salt & Pepper “Boca Boca” Magic

Calamari $9.95 Meatballs $8.95
Served w/creole & calypso sauce with “Wild” mushroom sauce. It’s a secret
recipe “...trust me”
“Mickey’s” Famous Beer
Batter Coconut Shrimp East Meets West
W/Caramelized Onions & Caribbean Wings $8.95
Mushrooms $10.95 crispy wings tossed in Teriyaki glaze
Served w/papaya mango salsa served with a spicy mango sauce

Buena Vista Loaded Empanadas (Latin Turnovers)

Nachos (Steak or Grilled W/Jalapeño Salsa $9.75
Chicken) $9.95 Latin turnovers filled with steak, chicken
w/black beans, pico de gallo, sliced & seafood medley
jalapeno peppers, sour cream &
guacamole St. Lucia Skewers W/
Avocado Salad & Caribbean
BBQ Pork Spare Ribs $9.95 Dipping Sauces $9.75
Chipotle & guava BBQ sauce w/spicy Chicken marinated in Caribbean spices,
cucumber salad Beef marinated in mojo and toasted
sesame.
Island Shrimp Spring Rolls
W/Roasted Corn Santa Fe Grilled Quesadilla
& Tomato Salad $9.95 (Beef or Chicken) $9.75
Served w/hot mango salsa W/Mexican style guacamole, sour cream
and pico de gallo
Seared Sesame Crusted
Ahi Tuna $9.99
Sashimi style tuna rubbed w/spices,
seared rare & served w/wasabi vinaigrette

*Arlington County requires us to warn you that consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood or shellfish
may increase your risk of food borne illness. 20% Gratuities will be added to parties of 6 or more
 Soups
Seafood Chowder $8.95
Rich and creamy with tender scallops; shrimp and fresh vegetables,
topped with roasted corn

tortilla soup $7.95

White chicken breast w/vegetables, black beans, roasted corn and
avocados

Island Salads
“The Cliff” $14.95
Named after a famous restaurant from the island of Barbados.
Seared jumbo shrimp and sea scallops tossed w/baby greens, grilled
Portobello mushrooms and asparagus in white truffle vinaigrette

The Breeze Salad $8.95

Mixed baby greens & spinach, marinated Roma tomatoes, red
onions –marinated mushrooms, avocados and hearts of palm
w/tropical vinaigrette

Saint Thomas Grilled Chicken Salad

w/“Wild” Mushroom Ceviche $12.95
Marinated in Caribbean seasonings served w/baby greens, roasted
tomatoes, chard corn, palmitos & grilled sweet potatoes tossed in
guava chipotle vinaigrette

Grilled Skirt Steak

w/Thai salad in Chile Lime Salsa $13.95
Marinated beef, julienne vegetables and avocados

Sandwiches
All Sandwiches Served with Made in House Fries

El Cubano “Voted Best Cuban Sandwich” BY

Washingtonian Magazine $9.75
Our traditional Cuban style sandwich made w/roasted pork, smoked
ham, Swiss cheese & pickles. Served on pressed Cuban bread

Island Crab Cake w/Roasted Garlic

Alioli Sauce $11.95
W/Lettuce & tomatoes on a sesame seed bun

“Cabo Wabo” Grilled Chicken Sandwich $9.75

Chicken breast marinated in Cabo Wabo tequila topped w/jack
cheese, guacamole, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes & Chipotle mayo on
sesame seed bun

*“Cooper Island” Angus Burger

w/Jack Cheese $9.75
100% Angus ground Beef w/sofrito. Served w/onions, lettuce &
tomatoes on a sesame seed bun

Sun-Drenched Portobello
& Vegetable Sandwich $9.95
Char-grilled seasonal vegetables w/tomato, peppers-jack cheese and
fresh basil, on hot-pressed Cuban bread

*Arlington County requires us to warn you that consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood or shellfish
may increase your risk of food borne illness. 20% Gratuities will be added to parties of 6 or more
 Chef Specialties
“House Specialty” Crispy Puerto Rican Style Suckling
Pork W/Arroz e Gandules $18.95
Puerto Rican crispy suckling pig cooked for 48 hours. Served w/oregano mojo,
saffron rice and green pigeon peas

Cuban Style Ropa Vieja $16.95

Shredded steak w/roasted tri-color peppers, Roma tomatoes & onions. W/rice,
black beans and maduros

Braised short beef ribs W/Penne Pasta $17.95

Slow cooked short ribs in a Latin red wine tomato sauce w/mushrooms & carrots

Latin Style Stir-Fry

Traditional Peruvian dish w/Roma tomatoes, red onions, peppers and potatoes
Served w/rice
Chicken $14.95 Beef $16.95 Seafood $19.95

“Dr. Mambo’s” Fettuccine Pasta $14.95

Fresh chicken tenders & Argentinean Chorizo sautéed w/“Wild” mushrooms &
spinach in a calypso cream sauce

Arroz Con Pollo Nuevo Latino $12.95

White tender chicken & rice simmered in a light sofrito saffron sauce. Served w/
Puerto Rican red beans

Oven Baked Breaded Chicken Breast $15.95

Lightly breaded chicken breast topped w/Mango-Rum chutney & grilled tomatoes.
Served w/yucca fries and mojo sauce

COMBO Enchiladas a la Tijuana $18.95

Three flour tortillas filled w/chicken, steak & seafood. Served w/Puerto Rican style
rice & red beans in a red sauce

Puerto Rican Style Piononos w/Caribbean Baby

Green Salad $14.95
Sweet plantain pinwheels filled w/beef and chicken served w/sour cream

Honey-Rum Chicken w/Mushroom Sauce &

Cuban Congri $14.95
Oven baked w/mushroom sauce & congris oriental, (mixed black beans & rice with
a touch of soy sauce)

Fillet Mignon Tips w/Penne Pasta in a Tequila

Lime Sauce $17.95
Served w/Tri-Color peppers and “Wild” mushrooms

Cuban Style Bistec De Palomilla Nuevo Latino $19.95

Angus beef skirt steak w/sautéed onions and Latin spices. Served with white rice
and black beans

Vegetarian Tortellini Tri-Color Pasta Tuscan

Style Veggie $14.95
Served w/a Calypso sauce (Sherry cream sauce)

Caribbean Catch of the Day Market Price

*Arlington County requires us to warn you that consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood or shellfish may increase your
risk of food borne illness. 20% Gratuities will be added to parties of 6 or more
 From The Grill
BBQ Baby Back Ribs W/Smoked Guava Chipotle BBQ $18.95
Served w/fries & cole slaw

Grilled Latin Style Carnitas $21.95

w/short beef ribs, marinated chicken breast & chorizo. Served w/Puerto Rican style
beans & crispy yucca

*“Calle Ocho” Cuban Style Marinated Skirt Steak $21.95

w/yucca fries, avocado, red onions & pico de gallo

“The Grill” Giant Burrito Stuffed W/Pork Carnitas $13.95

Served w/rice, beans & pico de gallo

*Smoked Adobo Certified Angus Fillet Mignon $24.95

Served fresh sautéed asparagus & mashed potatoes w/ sauteed asparagus rojas
wine reductions

“Sizzling” Fajitas
Served w/rice, beans, avocado, tortillas, salsa & pico de gallo
Chicken $13.95
Beef $17.95
Shrimp $18.95
Combo all 3 $19.95

Sides
$4.95
PATATAS BRAVA (Spicy Potatoes)
PUERTO RICAN STYLE RED BEANS W/WHITE RICE
MADUROS (Sweet Plantains)
PUERTO RICAN STYLE MOFONGO
(Mashed plantains cooked w/Latin spices, bacon &
onions)
TOSTONES (Fried green plantains)
FRESH MEXICAN STYLE GUACAMOLE
SAUTEED SPINACH
YUCA FRITA W/MOJO
AREPITAS (Colombian corn cakes)

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 Desserts
BRAZILIAN
COCONUT FLAN $5.95
Latin dessert of homemade caramel custard
and coconut served with sweet whipped cream
“CLASSIC”
TRES LECHES $6.95
“House Specialty” a rich dessert of sponge
cake soaked in whole milk, condensed milk
& evaporated milk 
Passion Mango
Cheesecake $5.95
Layers of creamy, smooth passion fruit-
and mango-infused buttermilk cheesecake
topped with tart passion fruit curd. Finished
with a shimmering glaze of passion fruit
and mango.
TROPICAL ISLAND
APPLE PIE $6.95
Mounds and Mounds of tart, fresh, crisp
apples, saucy with cinnamon apple cider and
loaded with crunchy granola’s crumbs w/your
choice of homemade ice cream
PINEAPPLE SORBET $5.95
Pineapple sorbet in natural pineapple shell
Ice Cream $5.95
Vanilla • Dulce de Leche
Mango • Coconut • Chocolate
Café Café Cubano
Single $2.95
Double $3.95
Café con Leche “Latte” $3.95

Chocolate Toffee Mousse RUMBA CAFÉ $7.95

with Kahlua $5.95
Golden toffee crunches float amount clouds
of creamy, rich Kahlua chocolate mousse.
EXOTIC TARTUFO
BOMBA $5.95
White chocolate filled w/passion fruit and
mango sorbet
Colombian coffee with Grand Marnier,
Cointreau and Spanish Brandy
CAFÉ MAMBO $7.95
Colombian coffee with Malibu coconut rum,
Khalua and Bailey’s Cream

Wine
Champagne
Toso Brut, Argentina Glass $7. 95 Bottle $29.95
Moet Chandon “White Star”, France Bottle $49.95
White Wine
Sauvignon Blanc
Chalone, Monterey California Glass $6.95 Bottle $29.95
Chardonnay
Calina, Chile Glass $5.95 Bottle $25.95
Kendall Jackson, California Glass $7.95 Bottle $34.95
Sonoma Cutrer, California Bottle $39.95
Pinot Grigio
Canyon Road, California Glass $5.95 Bottle $25.95
Torrontes
Alamos, Mendoza Argentina Glass $6.95 Bottle $29.95
Riesling
Sageland’s, Washington Glass $6.95 Bottle $26.95
White Zinfandel
Canyon Road, California Glass $5.95 Bottle $25.95
Red Wine
Merlot
Calina, Chile Glass $5.95 Bottle $25.95
B.V. Costal, California Glass $6.95 Bottle $27.95
Pinot Noir
A By Acacia, California Glass $5.95 Bottle $27.95
Mac Murray Select, Sonoma California Bottle $39.95
Malbec
Alamos, Mendoza Argentina Glass $6.95 Bottle $27.95
“Broquel”, Argentina Bottle $34.95
Shiraz
Wyndham,Australia Glass $6.95 Bottle $29.95
Cabernet Sauvignon
Alamos, Mendoza Argentina Glass $6.95 Bottle $27.95
Five Rivers, California Bottle $29.95
Louis Martini, Sonoma California Bottle $39.95
Garnacha
Las Rocas, Spain Glass $8.95 Bottle $34.95
Chianti
Stracalli, Italy Glass $5.95 Bottle $25.95