Los Cuates

Los Cuates Menu

(202) 838-3280
2429 18th St Nw, Washington, DC 20009

Drinks


Coke
$2.95
Can.
Sprite
$2.95
Can.
Ginger Ale
$2.95
Can.
Orange Soda
$2.95
Can.
Ice Tea
$2.25
Small Voss Water
$3.50
Perrier
$2.95
Shirley Temple
$2.50
Cranberry Juice
$3.25
Apple Juice
$3.25
Pineapple Juice
$3.25
Orange Juice
$3.25
Big San Pellegrino
$5.95
Fresh Lemonade
$4.95
Arnold Palmer
$2.95
Mango Juice
$4.95
Green Tea
$2.95
Coffee
$2.95
Diet Coke
$2.95
Tangerine Juice
$3.25
Espresso
$2.95
San Pellegrino
$2.25
Milk
$2.50
Hot Tea
$2.50
Capuccino
$3.95
Double Expresso
$5.95
Cristal Voss
$5.50
Tonic Water
$2.35
Deer Park Bottled Water
$1.50
Jarritos Mandarin
$3.95
Natural Flavor Soda, With Real Sugar
Jarritos Pineapple
$3.95
Natural Flavor Soda, With Real Sugar
Jarritos Lime
$3.95
Natural Flavor Soda, With Real Sugar
Lime Margarita 32oz
$43.99
Lime Margarita 16oz
$21.99
Lime Margarita 8oz
10.99

$Brunch


Los Cuates Steak and Eggs
$11.95
Grilled steak topped with two fried eggs. Served with homemade potatoes and crispy tamalito dulce, garnished with fresh fruit.
Omelet De Camarones
$11.95
Scrambled eggs with sauteed shrimp, white wine, garlic and Mexican herbs. Served with homemade potatoes and crispy tamalito dulce, garnished with fresh fruit.
Omelet Mixto
$10.25
Scrambled eggs sauteed with onions, green peppers, tomato, ham and cheese. Served with homemade potatoes and crispy tamalito dulce, garnished with fresh fruit.
Omelet De Championes
$10.25
Scrambled eggs with sauteed fresh mushrooms in white wine, garlic butter, and Mexican herbs. Served with homemade potatoes and crispy tamalito dulce, garnished with fresh fruit. Vegetarian.
Enchilada Tijuana
$10.25
Two corn tortillas filled with eggs, chorizo (Spanish pork sausage), and veggies, and topped with melted cheese. Served with homemade potatoes and crispy tamalito dulce, garnished with fresh fruit.
Enchiladas de Chorizo
$10.25
Two corn tortillas filled with Spanish pork sausage and topped with melted cheese. Served with homemade potatoes and crispy tamalito dulce, garnished with fresh fruit.
Tacos de Huevo y Chorizo
$10.25
Scrambled eggs with vegetables, cheese and chorizo (Spanish pork sausage), rolled into two fresh flour tortillas. Served with homemade potatoes and crispy tamalito dulce, garnished with fresh fruit.
Tacos de Chorizo
$10.25
Three corn hard shell tortillas filled with sausage and topped with lettuce, pico de gallo and cheese. Served with homemade potatoes and crispy tamalito dulce, garnished with fresh fruit.
Chimichanga Morelia
$10.25
Fresh flour tortilla filled with shredded beef, vegetables and cheese. Served with homemade potatoes and crispy tamalito dulce, garnished with fresh fruit.
Burrito de Huevo
$10.25
Large flour tortilla filled with scrambled eggs and vegetables, topped with melted cheese. Served with homemade potatoes and crispy tamalito dulce, garnished with fresh fruit. Vegetarian.
Flauta Toluca
$9.50
Two flour tortillas fried and filled with your choice of shredded chicken or ground beef. Served with homemade potatoes and crispy tamalito dulce, garnished with fresh fruit.
Omelet de Queso
$9.50
Cheese omelet. Served with homemade potatoes and crispy tamalito dulce, garnished with fresh fruit. Vegetarian.
Cuates Superior
$10.95
2 eggs any style, 2 grilled smoked bacon strips, and 2 grilled chorizo (pork sausage). Served with homemade potatoes and crispy tamalito dulce, garnished with fresh fruit.
Eggs Quesadilla
$9.95
Flour tortillas filled with scrambled eggs and cheese, grilled. Served with homemade potatoes and crispy tamalito dulce, garnished with fresh fruit. Vegetarian.
Chilaquiles
$9.95
Crispy corn tortilla chips topped with green and red salsa, Mexican cream, queso fresco, and fresh onions. Served with homemade potatoes and crispy tamalito dulce, garnished with fresh fruit.
Ensalada de Frutas
6.95
Assorted fresh seasonal fruit platter. Vegetarian.

$Dinner Appetizers


Camarones Chiapas Appetizer
$11.95
Shrimp sauteed with fresh garlic, Spanish herbs and white wine. Served with bread.
Cuates Calamari
$12.95
Generous portion of fresh breaded and fried calamari, served with our Los Cuates sauce.
Quesadillas Appetizer
Two fresh flour tortillas stuffed with Monterrey Jack and cheddar cheese. Served with lettuce, pico de gallo and sour cream.
Nacho Platter Appetizer
Crispy corn chips over a base of refried beans, covered with melted cheese and beans, and garnished with jalapeno peppers. Served with sour cream and pico de gallo on the side.
Queso con Chile Appetizer
$8.95
Yellow cheese dip. Vegetarian.
Queso Blanco Appetizer
$10.95
Spicy white cheese dip. Vegetarian.
Taquitos Monterrey Appetizer
$9.95
Two crispy corn tortillas stuffed with shredded meat. Served with sour cream and pico de gallo.
Empanadas Appetizer
$9.95
Fried corn turnovers stuffed with a "guiso" made of beef or chicken, potatoes and spices. Served with hot green salsa and lime on the side.
Guacamole Dip Appetizer
$10.95
Crispy flour tortilla shell filled with fresh guacamole. Served with flour tortilla chips. Vegetarian.
Platanos Fritos Appetizer
$5.95
Sweet fried plantains served with sour cream. Vegetarian.
Tamalito Dulce Appetizer
$6.95
Sweet corn cake slowly cooked in a corn husk. Served with sour cream on the side. Vegetarian.
Bocadito Los Cuates Appetizer
$13.95
Grilled chicken and steak with empanadas, tortillas and your choice of fried potatoes or fried yucca. Served with pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole on the side.
Ceviche Appetizer
$13.95
Fresh flounder marinated in natural lemon juice, red onions, cilantro, ginger and jalapeno peppers garnished with sweet potatoes.
Ceviche Mixto Appetizer
$15.95
Fresh flounder, shrimp, and calamari.
Tostones
$6.95
Crispy fried green plantain pieces topped with guacamole and shredded cheese.
Coctel de Camarones
$13.95
Steamed shrimp marinated in lemon juice, onions, tomato, celery, jalapeno, and cilantro, served with corn tortilla chips.
Molcajete Appetizer
$13.95
Chunky fresh made guacamole with avocado, tomato, onion, jalapeno and cilantro. Served in molcajete. Vegetarian.
Elote Loco
4.95
Grilled Corn cob spread with mayo, Mexican cheese, and Mexican spices

$Dinner Soups and Salads


Cazuela de Mariscos
$15.95
Creamy seafood broth simmered with scallops, shrimp, fresh salmon, squid, and clams, cooked with Spanish saffron, chopped green peppers, onions, and tomatoes. Served with white rice on the side.
Sopa de Res
$15.95
A large bowl of Mexican simmered beef broth with beef shank, mixed vegetables, yucca, corn husk, cilantro, and spring onions.
Sopa de Mar
$15.95
Creamy seafood broth with clams, scallops, and shrimp, topped with fresh cilantro and saffron.
Sopa de Tortilla
$8.95
Mexican simmered chicken broth with mixed vegetables. Served with crispy corn tortilla strips, cilantro, cheese and avocado.
Los Cuates Salad
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, hard eggs, hearts of palm and baby corn. Served with our house dressing on the side.
Ensalada de Tortilla
A large crispy tortilla shell stuffed with your choice of fillings along with romaine lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, and hearts of palm. Served with our house dressing, cheese, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side.
Fiesta Salad
Mixed greens, shredded cheese, chip strips, onions and tomatoes tossed in honey mustard. Additional protein smothered in BBQ sauce.
Ensalada Azteca
Romaine lettuce, red onions, avocado, tomatoes, black olives and hearts of palm. Served with our house dressing on the side.
Margarita Salad
Fresh baby spinach mixed with mango, strawberries, dried cranberries, pecans and carrots. Tossed in a fat-free citrus vinaigrette dressing.
Ensalada Verde
$9.95
Organic Mixed Greens avocado, red onions and tomatoes. Served with our house dressing on the side. Vegetarian.
Sopa De Lentejas
9.95
Organic lentils simmered in veggie broth. Mixed Vegetables, and Mexican Spices. Topped with Fresh Cilantro.

$Dinner Arracheras Molcajete


Arracheras Molcajete
Grilled with scallions, nopales, jalapeno, avocado, and panela cheese in a homemade red and green sauce, served in traditional hot molcajete with Mexican rice, refried beans, and soft corn tortillas on the side.
2 Item Arracheras Molcajete
$24.95
Grilled with scallions, nopales, jalapeno, avocado, and panela cheese in a homemade red and green sauce, served in traditional hot molcajete with Mexican rice, refried beans, and soft corn tortillas on the side.
3 Items Arracheras Molcajete
$26.95
Grilled with scallions, nopales, jalapeno, avocado, and panela cheese in a homemade red and green sauce, served in traditional hot molcajete with Mexican rice, refried beans, and soft corn tortillas on the side.
Cuates Arrachera
35.95
Arracheras are grilled to perfection with scallions, nopales, jalapeno, avocado, and panela cheese in a home made red and green sauce. Filled with Shrimp, Steak, Chicken Brreast, Chorizo. Served in a traditional hot molcajete with Mexican rice, refried beans, and soft corn tortillas on the side.

$Dinner Enchiladas, Burritos, and Chimichangas


Burritos/Bowls
A large flour tortilla rolled with your preference and covered with cheese. Served with refried beans, Mexican rice, pico de gallo, and sour cream on the side.
Enchiladas
Two rolled corn tortillas covered with melted cheese. Served with refried beans, Mexican rice, pico de gallo, and sour cream.
Chimichanga
A large flour tortilla rolled with your preference and lightly deep fried. Served with refried beans, Mexican rice, pico de gallo, and sour cream on the side.

Dinner Fajitas and Parrillada Los Cuates


Sizzling Fajitas
Served over a bed of sauteed Spanish onions, green peppers, celery, and tomatoes. Includes Mexican rice, refried beans, sour cream, pico de gallo, and tortillas. Garnished with cilantro and jalapenos. Spicy.
Seafood Fajitas
$20.95
Broiled tilapia filet, grilled shrimp and scallops served with Veracruz sauce on the side. Includes Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo and tortillas. Garnished with cilantro and jalapenos. Spicy.
Camarones Brochette
$20.95
Shrimp stuffed with Monterey Jack cheese and jalapeno peppers, wrapped in bacon and grilled. Includes Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo and tortillas. Garnished with cilantro and jalapenos. Spicy.
Combo Fajitas
Served over a bed of sauteed Spanish onions, green peppers, celery, and tomatoes. Includes Mexican rice, refried beans, sour cream, pico de gallo, and tortillas. Garnished with cilantro and jalapenos. Spicy.
Parrillada Los Cuates
Grilled steak, chicken, Chorizo, baby back ribs and shrimp served with Mexican rice, refried beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream and fresh flour tortillas. Garnished with cilantro and jalapenos. Big enough for two. Spicy.

Dinner Mexican Combinations


2 Item Mexican Combination
$15.95
Served with refried beans, Mexican rice, sour cream, and pico de gallo.
3 Item Mexican Combination
18.95
Served with refried beans, Mexican rice, sour cream, and pico de gallo.

$Dinner Mexican Corner


Chile Relleno Platter
$16.95
Fresh roasted and blended poblano pepper filled with Monterey Jack cheese. Covered with mole sauce and melted cheese. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, pico de gallo and sour cream. Vegetarian.
Tamales de Pollo Platter
$15.95
2 large chicken tamales covered with melted cheese. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, pico de gallo and sour cream.
Huevos Rancheros
11.95
One crispy corn tortilla covered with refried beans, ranchero sauce and melted cheese. Topped with two fried eggs. Served with homemade potatoes and crispy tamalito dulce, garnished with fresh fruit. Vegetarian.

$Dinner Tacos


Grilled Shrimp Taco
$4.50
A la carte with picadillo salsa, served with green hot salsa and lime on the side.
Grilled Steak Taco
$4.50
A la carte with picadillo salsa, served with green hot salsa and lime on the side.
Grilled Chicken Taco
$4.00
A la carte with picadillo salsa, served with green hot salsa and lime on the side.
Al Pastor Taco
$4.00
A la carte with picadillo salsa, served with green hot salsa and lime on the side.
Carnitas Taco
$4.00
A la carte with picadillo salsa, served with green hot salsa and lime on the side.
Fish Taco
$4.50
A la carte with picadillo salsa, served with green hot salsa and lime on the side.
Lamb Taco
$4.50
A la carte with picadillo salsa, served with green hot salsa and lime on the side.
Ground Beef Taco
$3.50
A la carte with picadillo salsa, served with green hot salsa and lime on the side.
Pork Taco
$4.00
A la carte with picadillo onions, and cilantro served with green hot salsa and lime on the side
Vegetables Tacos
$4.00
A la carte with picadillo onions, and cilantro served with green hot salsa and lime on the side.
Birria Taco
$4.00
A la carte with picadillo onions, and cilantro served with green hot salsa and lime on the side.
Chorizo Taco
$4.00
A la carte with picadillo salsa, served with green hot salsa and lime on the side.
Tacos al Carbon Platter
$19.95
3 fresh flour tortillas filled with steak, chicken, or lamb. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, sour cream, pico de gallo and Mexican butter on the side.
Tacos de Puerco Platter
$18.95
3 soft fresh flour tortillas filled with roasted pork, sauteed onions, and Los Cuates mole sauce. White rice, black beans, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side.
Tacos de Pescado Platter
$20.95
3 soft fresh flour tortillas filled with broiled tilapia, sauteed onions, green peppers, and Los Cuates mole sauce. White rice, black beans, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side.
Tacos el Viajero Platter
$18.95
3 crispy corn tortillas filled with tomatoes, lettuce, and cheese, topped with choice of protein. Mexican rice, refried beans, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side.
Tacos Al Pastor Platter
$19.95
3 soft corn tortillas filled with marinated grilled pork loin, onion, pineapple, and cilantro. Mexican rice, refried beans, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side.
Tacos de Carnitas Platter
19.95
3 soft corn tortillas filled with marinated braised pork, topped with onion and cilantro. Served with Mexican rice, and refried beans on the side.

$Dinner Poultry


Pollo al Mole
$17.95
Mesquite grilled chicken breast topped with shrimp and poblano mole sauce. Served with white rice, steamed vegetables and black beans.
Pollo Reynosa
$16.95
Grilled chicken breast topped with shrimp and smothered with saffron sauce. Served with white rice, steamed vegetables and black beans on the side.
Pollo Saltado
$20.95
Strips of grilled chicken breast sauteed with white wine, tomatoes, onions, celery, green peppers, jalapeno peppers, fried potatoes and cilantro. Served with white rice and black beans on the side.
Pollo Verde
$16.95
Mesquite grilled chicken breast topped with shrimp and fresh picadillo salsa. Served with white rice, steamed vegetables and black beans on the side.
Pollo Sinaloa
$16.95
Mesquite grilled chicken breast topped with sauteed onions. Served with white rice, steamed vegetables and black beans on the side.
Pollo El Paso
$15.95
Roasted half chicken marinated in Acapulco style sauce, covered with sauteed onions, green peppers and tomatoes. Served with white rice, steamed vegetables and black beans on the side.
Pollo Criollo
$19.95
Grilled Chicken Breast, topped with sautéed Spanish onions, green peppers, and tomatoes. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, and salad.
Milanesa de Pollo
20.95
Crispy Breaded Chicken Breast. Served with white rice, black beans, and house salad.

$Dinner Steaks and Pork


Cuernavaca Steak
$22.95
Mesquite grilled New York steak topped with garlic sauce. Served with homemade fried yucca, white rice, black beans and salad on the side.
Lomo Saltado
$21.95
Strips of mesquite grilled steak sauteed with white wine, tomatoes, onions, celery, green peppers, jalapeno peppers, fried potatoes and cilantro. Served with white rice and black beans on the side.
Carne Criolla
$22.95
Mesquite New York steak topped with Spanish onions, green peppers and tomatoes. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans and salad.
Costillitas de Puerco
$21.95
Los Cuates style marinated BBQ pork ribs. Served with white rice, black beans and steamed vegetables.
Masitas de Puerco al Horno
$21.95
Tender morsels of pork, slowly roasted in Spanish style sauce and topped with sauteed onions. Served with white rice, black beans and fried plantains.
Milanesa de Carne
21.95
Crispy Breaded Steak. Served with white rice, black beans, and house salad.

$Dinner Seafood


Camarones al Mezcal
$24.95
A generous portion of shrimp sauteed with spring onions, roasted poblano peppers, tomatoes and garlic, then glazed with mezcal. Served with white rice, steamed vegetables and black beans on the side.
Camarones Encebollados
$19.95
A generous portion of shrimp sauteed with white wine, Spanish onions, garlic and crushed fresh red peppers. Served with white rice, steamed vegetables and black beans on the side.
Pescado Latino
$18.95
Los Cuates style fresh tilapia fillet, marinated and broiled, and topped with fresh picadillo salsa. Served with white rice, steamed vegetables and black beans on the side.
Salmon Veracruz
$24.95
Mesquite grilled fillet of salmon topped with shrimp and scallops and covered with Veracruz sauce. Served with white rice, steamed vegetables and black beans on the side.
Marisco Saltado
$22.95
A generous potion of shrimp and scallops sauteed with white wine, tomatoes, fried potatoes, red onions, green peppers and cilantro. Served with white rice and black beans on the side.
Camarones Los Cuates
19.95
A generous portion of shrimp sauteed with garlic butter and parsley and glazed with brandy. Served with white rice, black beans and steamed vegetables on the side.

$Side Orders


Mexican Rice
$2.95
White Rice
$2.95
Guacamole
$4.95
Sour Cream
$2.95
Pico de Gallo
$2.95
Rice & Bean Fajita
$2.95
Kids Ice Cream
$3.95
Grilled Shrimp
$2.50
1.
Scallops
$5.00
Black Beans
$2.95
Refried Beans
$2.95
Pico de Fajita
$2.95
French Fries
$3.50
Fried Yucca
$3.95
Mexican Butter
$1.50
Chorizo
$3.00
Seafood Enchilada
$7.95
1.
Salsas Top
$1.00
Vegetables
$3.95
Shredded Cheese
$2.95
Mole Sauce
$2.95
Avocado
$3.95
Shredded Lettuce
$2.95
Side Salad
$3.50
Tomatoes
$2.95
Fresh Fruit
$2.95
3 Tortillas
$2.95
Shrimp Brochette
$3.50
1.
Chips & Salsa
3.00

$Kids Menu


Kids Nachitos de Queso
$8.95
Corn tortilla chips over a bed of refried beans and cheese. Served with choice of side, soft drink, and ice cream.
Kids Taquito
$8.95
Choice of tortilla filled with tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, and steak or chicken. Served with choice of side, soft drink, and ice cream.
Kids Chicken Tenders
$8.95
Breaded chicken breast. Served with choice of side, soft drink, and ice cream.
Kids Quesadillita de Queso
$8.95
Flour tortilla stuffed with cheese. Served with choice of side, soft drink, and ice cream.
Kids Salad
8.95
Romaine lettuce, carrot, tomato, and avocado served with house dressing on the side. Served with soft drink and ice cream.

$Lunch Menu Specials


Lunch Quesadilla
2 fresh flour tortillas stuffed with Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, served with guacamole, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream on the side.
Lunch Nachos
Crispy corn chips over a base of refried beans, covered with melted cheese and beans, garnished with jalapeno peppers. Served with guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side.
Lunch Flautas Toluca
$7.95
2 crispy flautas filled with choice of beef or chicken, served with Mexican rice, refried beans, pico de gallo, and sour cream on the side.
Lunch Huevos Rancheros
$7.95
A crispy corn tortilla covered with refried beans, Ranchera sauce, and melted cheese, topped with 2 fried eggs. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, pico de gallo and sour cream on the side.
Lunch Omelet Mixto
$8.95
Sauteed onions, green peppers, tomatoes, ham, cheese, and scrambled eggs, served with Mexican rice, refried beans, and pico de gallo and sour cream on the side.
Lunch Omelet de Queso
$7.95
Scrambled eggs with cheese, served with Mexican rice, refried beans, and pico de gallo and sour cream on the side.
Lunch Duo
9.95
Choose 2.

$Los Cuates Desserts


Cajeta
$6.95
Vanilla ice cream covered with coconut and caramel.
Cheesecake Chimi
$6.95
Mini chimichanga filled with fresh cheesecake, topped with fresh strawberries and chocolate syrup.
Flan
$6.95
Coconut caramel custard.
Fried Bananas
$6.95
Sweet bananas served with strawberry sauce and vanilla ice cream.
Fried Ice Cream
$6.95
Vanilla ice cream covered with crunchy flakes and caramel.
Sopaipillas
$5.95
Puff pastry covered with honey and cinnamon.
Tres Leches
$7.95
A traditional cake floating in sweet creamy milks.
Kids Ice Cream
$2.95
Cuates Cheesecake
$6.95
Traditional Los Cuates home made cheesecake.
Churros
6.95
A long-slender deep fried pastry resembling a cruller with ice cream.

$Chips & Salsa


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