Caribbean Breeze
4100 N. Fairfax Drive, (at Randolph St.)
Arlington, VA 22203 USA
Telephone. 703-812-7997
Fax.
703-812-0375
Website. www.caribbeanbreezeva.com
Email.
info@caribbeanbreezeva.com
Proprietor.
Michael Cordero

Owner, Michael Cordero (Café Salsa, Old Town Alexandria, Bravo’s Italian Cafe, Fairfax) has created an exciting, yet relaxing Latin atmosphere at Caribbean Breeze - with a refreshing menu of Nuevo Latino fare that offers customers quite an alternative in Arlington.


Caribbean Breeze - Latin Fare & Ambiance to Tango Your Senses

Customers can sip on a Caipirinha, Bahamian Batido, or Pineapple Mojito while enjoying a daring Ceviche Sampler or Puerto Rican Alcapurrias, Chilean Sea Bass served on a baked potato pancake with chive sauce, or fabulous Argentinean-style steaks – to name a few specialties.
Caribbean Breeze features live entertainment Thursday - Saturday night ranging from Salsa to Motown – so get out you dancing shoes!
Enjoy a huge patio under cover, complete with an urban waterfall!

 
While the new cuisine of the Americas is just being recognized as the next trend in dining, Mike Cordero is already one step ahead as the owner of his Brazilian barbecue steakhouse, Malibu Grill, which will celebrate its fifth year anniversary this spring.

A twenty-year veteran of the industry, Mike has always had the instinct and drive needed for the fast paced, ever-changing restaurant business.
Malibu Grill has been profiled in the Washington Times, Washington Post, USA Today, Restaurant News, Restaurant Magazine, Restaurant Institute, Restaurant Hospitality Magazine and on CNN as being the hot new steakhouse in the United States.  Mike Cordero was quoted as being one of the new trendsetters in the Washington metropolitan area.  
Mike Cordero is always defining and exploring new trends and is currently working on two new concepts for the Washington metropolitan area.
 
“Latin music wafts through this airy Café Salsa offshoot in Ballston, where an imaginative menu riffs on Caribbean, Central and South American standards, harmonizing with a medley of colorful tropical drinks; a big inviting bar stands in the center of the room, while at tables around the perimeter diners can watch the outdoor action through tall, wraparound windows.”
- Zagat Survey



Menu


PLATOS FUERTES / ENTREES

Arroz con Pollo w/ Fire- roasted peppers
White chicken meat & Valencia rice simmered in sofrito & saffron sauce served w/ Cuban style beans

Cajun Style Salmon w/ Asian Noodles
Seared, served w/ a orange vinaigrette & mango salsa

Cuban Style Ropa Vieja
Shredded flank steak sautéed w/ roasted tri-color peppers, Roma tomatoes, onions
And Latin spices. Served with white rice, maduros and Cuban black beans

Roasted Chicken Breast con Papas a la Huancaina
Served w/ Peruvian potatoes w/ peppered cheese sauce) & roasted vegetables escabeche

Chilean Sea Bass in a Chives cream sauce
Seared, Served on a baked potato cake w/ crispy leeks

Chuleta de Cerdo w/Tamrindo & Rum Glaze
Pork chops marinated in fresh herbs grilled served w/ black beans & rice

Beef Ribeye Churrasco w/ Shitake Mushrooms sauce
12oz Angus beef grilled, served w/ a baked potato cake

The Gaucho Barbecue w/ Cebollas Fritas
Angus steak, beef short ribs & Argentinian chorizo marinated in Latin spicy grilled
Served w/ Chimichurri sauce & Beer battered onions rings

Ahi Tuna Tropical
Fresh Tuna grilled, served w/ pineapple island salsa, served /w mashed sweet potatoes & asparagus   


CEVICHE

Rock Shrimp “Cocktail” Ceviche
Red onions in lime marinade w/ green chilies & pico de gallo

Yellowfin Tuna Ceviche
Fresh mangos & avocado in ginger, sesame seeds, citrus &soy –infusion & toasted canhcas (corn)

Salmon w/ Trio of peppers Ceviche”
Thin slices of Atlantic salmon w/ rocoto chili, cilantro, jalapeño and tri-color peppers

Chilean Sea Bass Tiradito “Classic Ceviche”
Fresh lime, aji amarillo a and red onions and fresh herbs    

Ceviche Sampler
A tasting of any three


ANTOJITOS

Alcapurrias
Puerto Rico’s National dishes”, Green bananas stuffed with beef picadillo
sautéed W/ cilantro and Latin style sofrito Served with jalapeno salsa

Dominican Nachos
Caribbean style plantains topped w/ a combination of shedded beef cooked in sofrito
& a blend of cheeses Served w/ pico de gallo, fresh guacamole and sour cream  

Cesta de Empanades
Latin turnovers filled with shredded style Cuban beef, marinated chicken & a medley of seafood
Served w/ jalapeno chimichurri salsa for dipping

“Stamp & Go” Seafood Fritters
Beer battered crab, conch & cod fish served w/ spicy roasted garlic Alioli sauce

Island Spring Rolls
Filled w/ Chicken, black beans, corn, Roma tomatoes, cilantro & Latin spices
served w/ a sweet & sour salsa  

Tamales Latino
Pork roasted w/ Latin spices wrapped in a corn husk served w/ a chipotle red pepper salsa

Jamaican Jerk Chicken Quesadilla w/ roasted tomato & goat cheese
Baked flour tortillas stuffed w/marinated jerk chicken, roasted tomatoes and pico de gallo
Served with Mexican style guacamole and sour cream

Caribbean Crab Cakes
Lightly broiled served w/ a roasted tomato salsa for dipping

SOPAS

Bahamian Conch Chowder
Light tomato broth w/ fresh vegetables

Albuela’s Sopa de Frijoles Negros
Grandma‘s fabulous classic recipe of black bean soup/crispy chicharones w/ a drizzle of sour cream

Sopa de Mariscos
A medley of shrimp, calamari and fresh fish simmered in a cream seafood broth


SIDE DISHES

Garlic Mashed potatoes

Cuban black beans w/ white rice

Maduros
Sweet Plantains

Tostones
Fried Green Plantains

Fresh Mexican Style Guacamole

Sauteed Spinach

Yuca frita w/ Mojo

Arepas w/ cheese
Grilled corn meal


ENSALADAS


Caribbean Breeze Ensalada Mixta
Mixed baby greens & spinach, marinated vine ripe tomatoes, red onions, avocado And Hearts of palm
served with balsamic vinaigrette

Grilled Ckicken Caribeño Salad
Chicken breast marinated in Caribbean seasonings served w/ baby greens, vine ripe marinated tomatoes,
roasted corn, palmintos & grilled sweet potatoes tossed in mango vinaigrette  

Churrasco Steak con Mushroom Ceviche -
Grilled flank steak marinated in mojo, fresh cilantro & adobo served with mixed baby green,
Marinated vine ripe tomatoes, mushroom ceviche and roasted corn

Ahi Tuna w/Crispy Risotto Cake
Tossed w/ baby greens, roasted Roma tomatoes, grilled red onions & chives
Served w/ripe avocado in a citrus & mango vinaigrette topped w/ a crispy rice cake


POSTRES / DESSERTS

Flan de Coco y Piña
Latin dessert of homemade caramel custard and fresh pineapple & coconut served with sweet whipped cream

Nicaraguan Tres Leches
“House Specialty” a rich dessert of sponge cake made with whole milk, Condensed milk
And evaporated milk

Dulce de Leche Chocolate Cake
“Chocolate Heaven “chocolate cake baked with dulce de leche served with a delicious raspberry sauce

Banana & Grand Mariñer Brulee
Homemade custard made with fresh banana and Grand Mariñer liqueur

  

 



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