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3. grains and pasta

CEVICHE, CEBICHE, SEVICHE!
EMPANADAS Y SALTEÑAS
Many spellings, endless preparations for
Peru’s flagship dish that marries bounties
from the sea, citrus, and chilies. Served
over Boston lettuce and accompanied by
canchita, toasted Peruvian corn kernels,
and assorted plantain and yuca chips.
Made from scratch Mama Carmen’s
famous empanadas. Baked... not fried!
Salteña de Pollo~ Hand torn
chicken, sautéed onions, potatoes,
hard cooked egg, and spices. 8
“Don Cucho”~ A tribute to Chef
Don Cucho La Rosa’s traditional
ceviche preparation, featuring fresh
fish “cooked” in lemon juice with red
onions, ají, and a touch of salt. 14
Antojitos~ Yuca and green
plantain chips, mojo (herb infused
garlic oil), and grated Parmesan
cheese. Sm 8 Lg 14
Anticucho~ Marinated morsels
of beef heart cooked a la “plancha”.
The quintessential Peruvian street
food! 12
greens, citrus vinaigrette, valencia
oranges, and candied pepitas. Choice
of goat or bleu cheese. Sm 8 Lg 12
Quinoa~ Gold quinoa,
sautéed winter squash and apples
in sage butter with El Campito Farms
Bloomsdale spinach. 15
fish and shrimp, Choclo, red onions,
lemon juice, and rocoto chili. 16
ENTRADAS/APPETIZERS
Amici~ Blue Heron Farm mixed
Beteraba~ Marinated beets
sautéed with baby spinach, goat
cheese, and roasted walnuts. 12
Mixto~ Calamari, surfer clams,
*Consuming raw or undercooked seafood or
shellfish may increase your risk of foodborne
illness, especially if you have certain medical
conditions.
LAS ENSALADAS
Salteña de Carne~ Ground beef,
sautéed onions, potatoes, raisins, and
spices. 8
Empanadas Vegetarianas~ Lentils,
roasted sweet potatoes, Swiss chard,
and spinach. 8
SIGNATURE DISHES FROM
THE Q’ERO KITCHEN
Lomo Saltado~ The Peruvian
classic! Sautéed flank steak, onions,
tomatoes, and French fries.
Finished with an Ají Colorado sauce.
With Rice 18/ Quinoa 21.
PARA COMPARTIR/ TO SHARE
Inca Sampler Platter
The classic Peruvian favorites.
Antojitos, anticucho, papa
rellena, and ceviche mixto. 30
Ají de Gallina~ Hand torn chicken in
a roasted walnut and creamy golden
Ají Amarillo sauce.
With Rice 18/ Quinoa 21.
P ap a R e l l e n a ~ Mashed
potatoes wrapped around a filling
of ground beef, raisins, and spices. 6
Arepas de Queso~ Corn meal
cakes filled with cheese. 5
Calamari a la Diablada~ Fried
calamari sautéed with Shiitake
mushrooms, chile de árbol, and
cilantro. 12
LUNCH
BOXES
Pair one item with your choice of
Amici or Betaraba salad.
Served Tuesdays - Fridays 11:30 am - 2 pm.
Empanadas~
Salteñas~ Beef or Chicken.
Quinoa Chicken~
Papa Rellena~
14 each
Sudado de Pescado~ Fish
cooked in an ají amarillo spiced fish
broth with tomatoes, onions, cilantro,
and chicha de jora.
With Rice 18/ Quinoa 21.
El Q’ero~ Sautéed Swiss
chard, roasted sweet potatoes
caramelized in sage butter, and
sautéed mushrooms. 18
KIDS SELECTION
Quinoa Chicken~ Quinoa crusted
For Children under the age of 12.
chicken breast strips. Choice of
ají amarillo aiollli or Bolivian Sajta
sauce. 8
cakes filled with cheese. 5
Maduros~ Caramelized ripe
plantains, sour cream, and scallions. 7
Quinoa Chicken French Fry
Combo~ 12
Patacones~ Twice fried green
plantains with sea salt. 6
Yuca Frita~ Fried yuca spears
w/mojo de ajo. 6
Arepas de Queso~ Corn meal
Sanguiche de Lomo Saltado~
Peruvian style steak sandwich with
sautéed flank steak, onions, and
tomatoes served on a baguette with
french fries. 12
Gluten Free Items.
DESSERTS/ POSTRES
EVERYDAY
PERUVIAN MENU
Tres Leches~ A dessert Q’ero owner, Monica, fell in love
with while living in Honduras. And no one can argue
with Mama Carmen’s version served here! This Central
American specialty is a moist sponge style cake topped
with freshly whipped cream and seasonal fruit. 12
Tulum~ In honor of a beautifully spirited young man,
Sean O’Shea, we proudly serve his roasted walnut tart
covered with a Tahitian vanilla bean flavored whipped
cream cheese. Topped with fresh fruit and his favorite,
bittersweet chocolate! 12
*Part of the proceeds of tulum tart sales are donated to the Sean
O’ Shea Foundation, a non-profit organization that benefits at risk
youth through the teachings of yoga, nutrition, and meditation.
Alfajores~ Shortbread style cookies filled with dulce
de leche and rolled in powdered sugar. Very popular
throughout South America, none as good as Mama
Carmen’s! 8
Chocolate Pícaro- A bittersweet chocolate torte with
a hint of Peruvian ají, accompanied by freshly whipped
cream and chococancha. 12
DRINKS/ BEBIDAS
Chicha Morada
A signature drink made from boiled purple corn,
pineapple, apple, hints of cinnamon, and clove.
High in antioxidants and rich in vitamins A & K.
*Hot or cold Sm 6 / Lg 9
Iced Tea
Peruvian black Huyro tea from Urubamba Valley.
*Unsweetened
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15 years ago, I embarked on a journey that
was to truly teach me the meaning of faith.
At 17,000 feet above sea level, in the Andes,
I witnessed a centuries old pilgrimage unfold
before me. People gathered to dance and
pray in honor of El Señor de Qoyllur R’iti. It
was here that I first learned of the Q’ero, a
community said to be the guardians of ancient
knowledge. The journey was life changing and
out of it was born my vision for what has come
to be, El Q’ero, a restaurant of great integrity
dedicated to the craft of cooking and the
pleasures of dining. Consistent with the “Slow
Food Movement,“ Q‘ero continues in its quest
committed to tradition, great taste, and cooking
as an artisan craft which brings communities
together in various ways. Above all, we wish to
convey a feeling of warmth and pride in the food
we prepare. Peruvian d and the vehicle for the
expression of my vision, which reveals itself to me
“poco a poco” (bit by bit). We hope you agree
and that you will enjoy visiting time and again.
~ Buen Provecho!
Maca
Made to order! Fresh orange juice, ginger, maca,
carob, and honey are combined for an energizing drink.
Monica Szepesy
Chamacaca
Chicha Morada shaken over ice with maca.
Inca Kola~ 3
Sodas~ 3
Palomar Mountain Water~ 6
*Still or Sparkling.
RESERVATIONS
(760) 753-9050
[email protected]
“Quiero Q’ero”
564 S. COAST HIGHWAY 101, ENCINITAS, CA 92024
www.qerorestaurant.com