CALLE LATINA
Decatur
Smoky grilled meats, puffed empanadas, and tortas and tacos as far as the eye can see? Bienvenidos to Calle Latina. Decorated with brightly colored walls and pop art, this
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quaint eatery mimics the vibe of street huts found all throughout Latin America. Using recipes passed
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down from generation to generation, the kitchen—which is helmed solely by Latino chefs—churns out
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traditional Latin fare, utilizing simple, seasonal foods from local farms and vendors. Start with a round of flaky empanadas filled to the brim with ground beef or chorizo, or try the inventive Cangrejoa empanada packed with crab, habanero peppers, mango, and cilantro. At Calle Latina, mixing and matching is easy— everything on the menu can be made into a torta, arepa, or taco. Running the gamut of braised pork shoulder to shrimp ceviche to seasonal veggie selections, bellies are sure to leave happy. While waiting
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on the feast to commence, snack on mango salsa straight from a 1920s cast-iron bathtub (yes, we are serious). When the call for dessert inevitably comes, Calle Latina impresses with traditional Tres Leches and the creative Chocolate Plantain Flauta with Orange Blossom Honey.
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Roast Poblano Cream 7
Los Muchachos 13
platos grande::
El Pastor 15
ensaladas::
Smoky grilled steak, onions, peppers, tomatillo sauce, and queso fresco
Chile-rubbed roasted chicken in caldo, cilantro rice, and serrano pepper crema
Hacienda 7
La Cubana 14
Citrus-garlic infused pork loin ribs, cilantro rice, and orange pepita salad
With queso fresco
Cuban Black Bean 7
Chimichurri cream and chorizo
Local farm greens, seasonal vegetables, and lime vinaigrette
Skinny Cuban 7
Hearts of romaine, jicama, mango, cured red onion, green tomato pico, and lime vinaigrette
ceviche:: Mixto 15
Shrimp, mussels, calamari, fish, and roast garlic pico; served over tostadas
Camaron de Sangre 16
Shrimp in a smoky red sauce over tostones
empanadas:: Cangrejo 8
Crab, habanero pepper, mango, and cilantro
Barbacoa 7
Pork shoulder, caramelized onion, and chipotle barbecue
Chorizo, scrambled eggs, jalapeño, pepper Jack, and chimichurri sauce
Carnitas, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard
La Reina 14
Pulled chicken, chimichurri, avocado, spring mix, and pico de gallo
La de Pernil 14
Braised pork shoulder, habanero mango slaw, and mango salsa
De Pabellón 14
Seared beef, black beans, pepper Jack cheese, and chipotle crema
Verduras del Día 14
Seasonal vegetables, farm greens, and lime vinaigrette
De Camarón 15
Crispy shrimp, farm greens, mango salsa, and chipotle crema; served with rice and beans on mango slaw
Carnitas with Peruvian Zarza 14
Pork with lime cured onions, cilantro, mint, and aji
Arroz con Pollo 16
Chuletas de Puerco 19
Fried Adobo Chicken 16
Cilantro mashed potatoes, seasonal veggies, and roasted corn gravy
Calle Fish Tacos 17
Grilled mahi mahi seasoned with annatto, habanero mango slaw, chipotle crema, black beans, and rice
Carne Asada 24
Roast garlic-cilantro, mashed chile-rubbed veggies and Uruguayan chimichurri sauce
Lomo Saltado 16
Stir-fried beef, peppers, onions, and tomato broth; served over rice
Paella Valencia 22
Seared and simmered shrimp, sausage, chicken, mussels, and calamari; served over tomato-saffron broth
Carne Guisada 22
Braised beef stew in anato sofrito with potatoes, carrots, and roasted corn; served over white rice www.diningout.com
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