Encuentro Cafe Menu

Encuentro Cafe, located in San Diego, is a Latinx and women-owned café offering a diverse menu with vegan options. This casual dining spot is wheelchair accessible, dog-friendly, and provides a range of amenities including free Wi-Fi and outdoor seating. With a commitment to sustainability, Encuentro Cafe uses compostable containers and plastic-free packaging. The menu features breakfast, brunch, and lunch options, with beer and wine available for a relaxed dining experience. The café also offers catering services and private dining options. Overall, Encuentro Cafe provides a welcoming atmosphere for all customers to enjoy delicious food in a socially conscious environment.

Venezuelan Starters

Venezuelan Board

tequeños, empanadas, mini cachapas.

$29.00

Latin Lover

tequeños, empanadas, mini cachapas, and tostones.

$25.00

Berry Almond Salad

Mixed greens, sliced almonds, Parmesan cheese, diced chicken, strawberries, blueberries, & raspberry vinaigrette.

$22.00

Caribbean Salad

Mixed greens bed, seasonal tropical fruit, garnished with pecans and goat cheese with a honey balsamic dressing.

$19.00

Salads

Venezuelan Main Plates

El Criollo Plate

Our signature Venezuelan breakfast” shredded seasoned beef, seasoned black beans, scrambled eggs with grilled tomato and onions, avocado, Latin cream and arepa.

$26.00

El Criollo Plate Without Meat

Our signature Venezuelan breakfast”, seasoned black beans, scrambled eggs with grilled tomato and onions, avocado, Latin cream and arepa. No substitutions.

$24.00

El Margariteno Plate

Shredded seasoned fish (halibut), seasoned black beans, scrambled eggs with grilled tomato and onions, avocado, fried plantains, white cheese, and arepa. No substitutions.

$27.00

Alma Llanera Plate

Carnitas, fried eggs, avocado, fried plantains, white cheese, and arepa.

$25.00

Pabellon Plate

Shredded seasoned beef, seasoned black beans, fried plantains, white rice, and avocado.

$25.00

Parrilla Mixta Plate

oz: carne asada, chicken breast, grilled sausage, chistorra, yuca fries, avocado salad.

$28.00

La De Mano Cachapas

Fresh Venezuelan cheese. Vegetarian.

$18.00

El Vainero Cachapas

Fresh venezuelan cheese, shredded seasoned beef, seasoned black beans and fried plantains.

$24.00

La Vegetariana Cachapas

Fresh venezuelan cheese, seasoned black beans and fried plantains.

$21.00

Orinoco Cachapas

Fresh Venezuelan cheese and ham.

$20.00

Cachapas

Grilled Arepas

La Americana Arepas

Scrambled eggs, meat (bacon, ham, sausage or chorizo) and jack cheddar cheese.

$17.00

Reina Pepiada Arepa

Shredded chicken, avocado and mayo.

$18.00

Pelua Arepa

Shredded seasoned beef with shredded Jack cheddar cheese.

$18.00

Carnitas Arepas

Shredded pork carnitas with shredded jack cheddar cheese.

$18.00

Platanera Arepas

Fresh Venezuelan cheese and fried plantains. Vegetarian.

$17.00

La Vegana Arepas

Seasoned black beans with avocado and fried plantains. Vegetarian.

$19.00

LLanera Arepa

Carne asada beef with avocado, tomato and shredded white cheese.

$20.00

Caribeña Arepas

Shredded seasoned fish (halibut), avocado, fried plantains and parmesan cheese.

$21.00

Arepa Pabellon

Shredded seasoned beef, seasoned black beans, fried plantains with white cheese.

$21.00

Starter Scramble

Scrambled eggs with grilled tomato and onions, medley potatoes, bacon strips, sausage patties and choice of toast.

$20.95

Western Omelet

eggs omelet, jack cheddar cheese, bell peppers, onions, sausage, medley potatoes and a toast.

$20.95

Old Town Deluxe

Pancakes, bacon strips, sausage patty, and scrambled eggs.

$20.95

Huevos Rancheros

corn tortillas, with OM eggs, strips of bacon, refried beans, cheese, avocado and salsa.

$20.95

Sunrise Croissant

Scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, Meat (bacon, ham or sausage) on a croissant.

$15.95

Sunrise Croissant With No Meat

Scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, on a croissant.

$14.95

Sunrise Veggie

Scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese with spinach, mushroom, bell pepper, onions served on a croissant.

$15.95

Breakfast Burrito

Scrambled eggs, potatoes, Jack cheddar cheese & choice of meat (bacon, sausage, ham or chorizo) in a flour tortilla. Venezuelan salsa served on the side.

$17.95

Breakfast Burrito With No Meat

Scrambled eggs, potatoes, Jack cheddar cheese in a flour tortilla. Venezuelan salsa served on the side.

$15.95

Keep it Simple

Sandwiches and More

Venezuelan Burger

Beef patty, Chicken breast, egg, ham, bacon, cheese, coleslaw, shoestring fries, and onion. Served with yuca fries

$20.95

Bacon Burger

Angus beef patty on toasted artisan bun with bacon, mixed greens, and onion. Served with yuca fries

$17.95

California Club

Smoked turkey ham on lightly toasted croissant, with pepper jack cheese, mayo, bacon, tomato, onion, avocado, and mixed greens. Served with yuca fries.

$17.95

Greek Yogurt

Sprinkled with berries. Add granola for an additional charge.

$8.50

Cool Treats

Espresso Beverages

Mexican Spiced Mocha

$7.00

White Chocolate Mocha

$6.95

Caramel Macchiato

$6.95

Vanilla Latte

$6.95

Cafe Mocha

$6.95

Chai Tea Latte

$6.95

House Coffee

$4.25

Cafe Con Leche

$5.95

Cafe Latte

$5.95

Cappuccino

$5.95

Cafe Americano

$4.95

Hammerhead

$5.95

Espresso

$4.25

Organic Cold Brew

$6.50

Natural Fresh Juice

Choice of Passion Fruit, Pineapple, Mango or Guanabana (Soursop) oz.

$6.95

Orange Juice

$4.95

Apple Juice

$4.95

Iced Tea

$4.50

Venezuelan Chicha

Milkshake based on rice, with attach of cinnamon & Condensed milk.

$6.50

Venezuelan Hot Chocolate

International chocolate award .

$6.95

Lemonade

$3.00

Soda

Choice of Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite

$3.00

Frescolita

$4.50

Milk

$3.25

Malta

$3.00

Soft Beverages

Dessert

Churros

$10.95

Quesillo

$6.50

Chocolate Croissant

Nutella.

$6.50

Cinnamon Rolls

$6.50

Venezuelan Salsa

$1.25

Avocado

$3.15

Black Beans

$4.50

Side Of Eggs

$4.50

Side Of Bacon

$4.50

Side Of Sausage

$4.50

Side Of Egg

$3.25

Hash Brown Patties

$4.50

Pancake

$3.25

Toast

Served with butter and jam.

$3.00

Grilled Cheese

Served with butter and American cheese.

$4.50

Tequenos

Venezuelan fried cheese stick.

$16.50

Mini Empanadas

mini empanadas. Choice of Ground Beef, Cheese or Fish

$11.00

Mini Cachapas

$11.00

Sides