Friday Tapas Menu

Download-MenuButtonJune 27th

Catch of the Day w/ minted cous-cous & olive tapenade MP

N.Y. Strip Steak w/chimichurri & fingerling potatoes 16

Arroz con Pollo stuffed chicken thigh over tomato herbed rice 13

Seasonal Vegetable Plate You’ll be amazed 12

Crispy Brussel Sprouts w/balsamic glaze 8

Hummus & Baba Ganoush Plate served with pita 12

Chorizo Stuffed Mushrooms topped with manchego cheese 8

Cuban Slider Fresh ground beef topped w/ caramelized onions and avocado 2/8

Empanadas 1 for 3.5 | 2 for 6.5
choice of filling:

  • meat seasoned with olives capers onions
  • veggie with spinach mushrooms and plantains

Rice and Beans white rice, black beans 4

Yucca Fries Cuban root vegetable 4

Platanos fried ripe plantains 4

DESSERTS

Flan 6
Dessert Del Dia

Lunch & Dinner Menu

Download-MenuButtonLunch & Dinner Week of June 25th

Hours: Wednesday, Thursday: 11-6 • Friday: 11-10 • Saturday & Sunday: 9-4
Free Local Delivery Weekdays w/ $15 Minimum

This Week’s Specials

all sandwiches served w/ potato wedges
substitute yucca fries .75

Turkey Sandwich w/avocado, lettuce, tomato and herbed aioli on ciabatta 9

Honey Goat Cheese w/pears & arugula on sourdough 8

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Mac and Cheese…w/ avocado & red pepper 8
with bacon or chorizo add 1
with plantains add .5

Remember, free local delivery/ $15 minimum!

Today’s Soup: Get a cup or a bowl

Chilled Carrot-Ginger Soup a cold soup, served w/pita 3/5

all soups: cup with crackers 3
bowl with roll 5

Flamenco– yes, our favorite egg dish starts with a stew! And it’s great with or without the eggs. Available w/ chorizo or vegan

Salads

The Whole Garden..mixed greens w/grape tomatoes, onion, and
avocado 7.5
with grilled chicken add 4

Desserts

We’ve got you covered

Flan

 

Friday Tapas Specials

Download-MenuButtonJune 20th

Pan-Seared Salmon over cous-cous with minted olive tapenade 16

Beef and Lamb in a coconut sauce over crispy rice cakes 15

Costillitas de Cerdo roasted pork spare ribs w/guava-pineapple glaze 13

Shredded Chicken w/peppers and onions over rice & beans 13

Watermelon Salad w/papaya, mango & cucumbers 8

Crispy Brussel Sprouts w/balsamic glaze 8

Rhubarb Salad w/blueberries, quinoa and pickled beets over arugula 10

Pulled Pork Sliders empanandas and seared w/frissee salad & pickled radishes 8

Chorizo Stuffed Mushrooms topped with manchego cheese 8

Veggie Sampler For Two with seasonal veggies, hummus, baba ghanoush pickled jicama and fennel 18

Empanadas 1 for 3.5 | 2 for 6.5
choice of filling:

  • meat seasoned with olives capers onions
  • veggie with spinach mushrooms and plantains

Rice and Beans white rice, black beans 4

Yucca Fries Cuban root vegetable 4

Platanos fried ripe plantains 4

DESSERTS

Flan 6
Tres Leches Cake 6
Bread Pudding w/Berry Compote 6

Friday Evening Tapas for May 16

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Coctel de Gambas y Aguacate avocado and shrimp cocktail 16

Ropa Vieja shredded beef w/crispy ricecakes & pureed black beans 15

Costillitas de Cerdo roasted pork spareribs w/guava-pineapple glaze 13

Braised Chicken w/sundried tomatoes over saffron rice 14

Grilled Vegetables w/crispy polenta and a sweet pea puree 12

Marinated Manchego w/garlic-rosemary olive oil, marcona almonds, and sun-dried cherries 8

Crispy Artichokes lightly floured and served w/aioli 8

Chorizo Stuffed Mushrooms topped with manchego cheese 8

Patatas Bravas crispy potatoes w/spicy aioli and sea salt 5

Pan Caramelized Brussels Sprouts w/ balsamic reduction 5

Salmon Pate… served w/capers, cornichon and toasted pita 10

Empanadas 1 for 3.5 | 2 for 6.5
choice of filling:

  • meat seasoned with olives capers onions
  • veggie with spinach mushrooms and plantains

Rice and Beans white rice, black beans 4

Yucca Fries Cuban root vegetable 4

Platanos fried ripe plantains 4

DESSERTS

Flan 5
Fresh Berry Cheesecake 6
Chocolate Sour Cream Cake 6

What are you doing for Mother’s Day?

flowersHere at Carmen’s, we are passing out flowers to mothers, so we’d suggest a reservation for a wonderful meal!

Sunday May 11 Only!

Ahi Tuna topped w/ pickled watermelon salad over spring greens

Eggs Benedict Crab Cakes w/ our homemade hollandaise sauce

Double Chocolate-Strawberry Pancakes the name says it all.

Full Breakfast Menu here.

Full Lunch Menu here.

Friday Tapas Menu May 9

Download-MenuButtonSeared Ahi Tuna w/ saffron rice, topped w/ pickled watermelon salad 16

Grilled Flank Steak w/ chimichurri over garlic mashed potatoes 15

Costillitas de Cerdo roasted pork spare ribs w/guava-pineapple glaze 13

Arroz con Pollo stewed chicken w/ rice 13

Roasted Vegetable Tower w/ manchego crostinis 12

Marinated Manchego w/garlic-rosemary olive oil, marcona almonds, and sun-dried cherries 8

Crispy Artichokes lightly floured and served w/aioli 8

Chorizo Stuffed Mushrooms topped with manchego cheese 8

Patatas Bravas crispy potatoes w/spicy aioli and sea salt 5

Pan Caramelized Brussels Sprouts w/ balsamic reduction 5

Salmon Pate… served w/capers, cornichon and toasted pita 10

Empanadas 1 for 3.5 | 2 for 6.5
choice of filling:

  • meat seasoned with olives capers onions
  • veggie with spinach mushrooms and plantains

Rice and Beans white rice, black beans 4

Yucca Fries Cuban root vegetable 4

Platanos fried ripe plantains 4

DESSERTS

Flan 5
Fresh Berry Cheesecake 6
Chocolate Sour Cream Cake 6

Today’s Specials / Carmen’s Café Special for Glenn Miller Concert / Friday Tapas Specials /Mother’s Day Specials

Specials Week of April 7

Free Local Delivery Weekdays w/ $15 Minimum

CubanoSandwiches

Half Sandwich with choice
of soup or salad… 7.5

Roast Beef w/ Bleu Cheese & caramelized onions on homemade foccacia 8

Grilled Fresh Mozzarella w/ basil, tomato & balsamic drizzle 8

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Mac and Cheese…w/ avocado & red pepper 8
with bacon or chorizo add 1
with plantains add .5

Pork Spare Ribs….w/pineapple guava sauce 9

Remember, free local delivery/ $15 minimum!

Today’s Soup: Get a cup or a bowl

Hearty Vegetable Soup–Rich and cheery, strong enough for winter but light enough for spring

Flamenco– yes, our favorite egg dish starts with a stew! And it’s great with or without the eggs.  Available w/ chorizo or vegan

Salads

The Whole Garden..mixed greens w/grape tomatoes, onion, and
avocado 7.5
with grilled chicken add 4

Desserts

We’ve got you covered

Flan
Fresh Berry Cheesecake

Special Tasting Menu at Carmen’s Café

Winner of six Metroland Reader’s Choice 2014 Awards

Carmen’s is delighted to invite Troy Savings Bank Music Hall patrons to a special tasting menu, prior to the Glenn Miller Orchestra performance

Tapas Tasting Menu for Thursday, May 8:

-pick two of these appetizers:

Manchego Cheese
W/ Marcona Almonds, Balsamic Vinegar & Marinated Cherries

Crispy Chicken Wings
Tossed w/ Spicy Mango Glaze

Chorizo Stuffed Mushrooms
w/ Manchego Cheese

Piquillo Peppers
w/ Herbed Goat Cheese

-Plus two of these entrées:

Grilled Flank Steak
w/ Chimichurri Sauce over Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Arroz con Pollo
Chicken stewed in Tomato Herb Broth w/ Rice

Grilled Ahi Tuna
Topped w/ Pickled Watermelon Salad over Saffron Rice

Roasted Vegetable Tower
w/ Manchego Crostinis

-plus Coffee, Tea, Iced Tea or Homemade Ginger Ale and your choice of dessert:

Flan
traditional Cuban custard

Chocolate Bread Pudding
light and delicious w/ fresh whipped cream

Beer, wine and Sangria available

Prix Fixe $27 per person. Open for seating at 5:00.
To ensure timely service, please arrive no later than 6pm
Call (518) 326-2064 for reservations (suggested)
Cash, checks and major credit cards accepted.

Carmen’s Café
CarmensCafe@nycap.rr.com

Hours:
11-6 Wednesday & Thursday
11-10 Friday (Friday night Tapas)
9-4 Saturday & Sunday

198 First Street (Corner of Adams)
Troy, NY 12180

(518) 326-2064

Tapas Specials for Friday May 9

Seared Ahi Tuna w/ saffron rice, topped w/ pickled watermelon salad 16

Grilled Flank Steak w/ chimichurri over garlic mashed potatoes 15

Costillitas de Cerdo roasted pork spare ribs w/guava-pineapple glaze 13

Arroz con Pollo stewed chicken w/ rice 13

Roasted Vegetable Tower w/ manchego crostinis 12

Marinated Manchego w/garlic-rosemary olive oil, marcona almonds, and sun-dried cherries 8

Crispy Artichokes lightly floured and served w/aioli 8

Chorizo Stuffed Mushrooms topped with manchego cheese 8

Patatas Bravas crispy potatoes w/spicy aioli and sea salt 5

Pan Caramelized Brussels Sprouts w/ balsamic reduction 5

Salmon Pate… served w/capers, cornichon and toasted pita 10

Empanadas 1 for 3.5 | 2 for 6.5
choice of filling:

  • meat seasoned with olives capers onions
  • veggie with spinach mushrooms and plantains

Rice and Beans white rice, black beans 4

Yucca Fries Cuban root vegetable 4

Platanos fried ripe plantains 4

DESSERTS

Flan 5
Fresh Berry Cheesecake 6
Chocolate Sour Cream Cake 6

What are you doing for Mother’s Day?

Here at Carmen’s, we are passing out flowers to mothers, so we’d suggest a reservation for a wonderful meal!

Sunday May 11 Only!

Ahi Tuna topped w/ pickled watermelon salad over spring greens

Eggs Benedict Crab Cakes w/ our homemade hollandaise sauce

Double Chocolate-Strawberry Pancakes the name says it all.

Full Breakfast Menu here.

Full Lunch Menu here.

 

Mother’s Day Special

What are you doing for Mother’s Day?

Here at Carmen’s, we are passing out flowers to mothers, so we’d suggest a reservation for a wonderful meal!

Sunday May 11 Only!

Ahi Tuna topped w/ pickled watermelon salad over spring greens

Eggs Benedict Crab Cakes w/ our homemade hollandaise sauce

Double Chocolate-Strawberry Pancakes the name says it all.

Full Breakfast Menu here.

Full Lunch Menu here.

Tapas Tonight!

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Braised Lamb and Beef over couscous w/mint yogurt sauce 14

Garlic Chicken in Sherry sauce over saffron rice 13

Costillitas de Cerdo… roasted pork spare ribs w/guava-pineapple glaze 12

Grilled Octopus w/crispy avocado and topped with pico 15

Artichoke and Asparagus in a green garlic sauce 12

Marinated Manchego w/garlic-rosemary olive oil, marcona almonds, and sun-dried cherries 8

Crispy Artichokes lightly floured and served w/aioli 8

Chorizo Stuffed Mushrooms topped with manchego cheese 8

Patatas Bravas crispy potatoes w/spicy aioli and sea salt 5

Pan Caramelized Brussels Sprouts w/ balsamic reduction 5

Salmon Pate… served w/capers, cornichon and toasted pita 10

Empanadas 1 for 3.5 | 2 for 6.5
choice of filling:

  • meat seasoned with olives capers onions
  • veggie with spinach mushrooms and plantains

Rice and Beans white rice, black beans 4

Yucca Fries Cuban root vegetable 4

Platanos fried ripe plantains 4

DESSERTS

Flan 5
Fresh Berry Cheesecake 6
Chocolate Sour Cream Cake 6

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Our Hours: Wednesday, Thursday: 11-6 • Friday: 11-10 • Saturday & Sunday: 9-4
Free Local Delivery Weekdays w/ $15 Minimum

—Check out our specials!

Chicken B.L.A.TSandwiches

Mango Chicken Salad w/ lettuce, tomato & onion on ciabatta

Grilled Cheese goat cheese w/ roasted red peppers & avocado on sourdough bread

Plus the regular suspects

SaladsSalads!

See our full menu

Cleanse your palate– build your body right with Carmen’s half and whole Garden Salads

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Popcorn Shrimp w/ potato wedges & Brussels sprouts cole slaw

Mac-N-Cheese With Avocado & Roasted Red Pepper Options: Bacon, Chorizo, or Plantains

Soups! Get a cup or a bowl

Lamb & Beef Stew— w/ polenta cakes

Hearty Veggie Stew– Vegan! w/ white beans & seasonal veggies.

Cuban Favorites

Flamenco—yes, our favorite egg dish starts with a stew! And it’s great as a stew without the eggs. Available w/ chorizo or vegan

Cubano Sandwich—Ham, Pork, Swiss, Pickle and Mustard on Pan Cubano bread

Eggnog French ToastBlackberry & Chocolate Mousse

Available on Pancakes & French Toast All Weekend Long

Rich dark chocolate, fresh raspberries— do we know a decadent breakfast or what?

Bob GullieFeatured Artist

Robert Gullie—He’s also showing at The Foundry in Cohoes thru April 13

Remember, when you buy art at Carmen’s, all the money goes to the artist.

Let Us Host A Private Party for You & Your Friends!

Have your favorite dishes, hire a band if you want, and have the place to yourselves!

Available any night but Friday (but we’ll seat a smaller party with our regular diners). Call Carmen for details!