tamal peruano

smooth chilil seasoned cor dough, stuffed with a small pork loin, hard-boilded egg, black botija olive, and topped with marinated onions.

tamal verde

smooth andean corn dough, scented with fresh coriander (cilantro). stuffed with small chicken breast pieces, boiled egg and medium chili pepper topped with marinated onions.

papa rellena

2 bounteous white potatoes hand mashed, stuffed with sirloin meat, hard-boiled egg, black olive, onions and raisin filling; golden pan-fried topped with marinated onions.

camaron enrollado en cangrejo apanado

3 large‏ shrimp rolled in crab and scallions, parsley, and spices. breaded and lightly pan fried. served with golden yucca and a rocoto cream sauce. .

camaron en costra de quinua con pure de yuca-rocoto y salsa de maracuya

4 shrimp encrusted in quinoa over whipped yucca seasoned with rocoto, olive oil and lemon juice glazed with a passion fruit sauce. . .

enpanada al horno y chimichurri

2 baked homemade argentinean mini pie! a fresh, light pastry filled with a mixture of beef, raisins, olives, and onions served with chimichurri sauce. also available veggie enpanadas .

anticuchos o anticuchos de pollo

3 skewer of beef heart or chicken marinated in andean dry peppers, char-grilled and served with marinated potato. .

jalea de mariscos en salsa de cebolla

lightly battered and seasoned fresh seafood calamari, shrimp, octopus and fish topped with marinated onions.

palta rellena

half avocado filled with a chicken mayonnaise and vegetable salad. .

papa a la huancaina

a sophisticated blend of cheese, peruvian yellow peppers, and spices mixed to a creamy texture over boiled potatoes. served at room temp. .

choros a la chalaca

onions, tomatoes, corn, lime juice, marinated and served over ½ shelled mussels. (1/2 dz.) .

parrillada

filete de tira, entrana, filete de lomo con tocino, pollo asado, chuleta de cordero, morzilla y salchicha de res. (grilled new york strip steak, skirt steak, filet mignon, broiled marinated chicken, lamb chop, blood sausage, and argentinean sausage).

corte de “entrana” estilo rio’s con arroz y frijol negro

a “very large” juicy skirt steak topped with grilled onions served with white rice, black beans, fried plantains and a small salad.

filete de tira de n.y. con papas fritas

char-grilled boneless new york strip steak seasoned and aged in our argentinean and house spices. served with fried potatoes and grilled season vegetables.

tallarine verde con milanesa

pasta mixed in a peruvian pesto (spinach, basil, white cheese, walnuts) sauce served with a large breaded seasoned steak.

seco de cordero

beef or lamb simmered in a light cilantro and herbs based stew along with red peppers and peas served with rice and pinto beans.

seco de carne

beef or lamb simmered in a light cilantro and herbs based stew along with red peppers and peas served with rice and pinto beans.

pollo a la brasa 16.5 ( ½ chicken)

the exquisite taste of our rio’s brasa is prepared from our secret recipe resulting of 20 ingredients, spices, and the appropriate balance of sauces. chicken is marinated for 24 hours then cooked in our wood burning brick oven for rotisserie. 1/2 chicken is served with a small salad and french fries.

pollo relleno

pan fried breaded chicken breast stuffed with spinach, ham, and chihuahua cheese. finished with a light garlic crèam and served with white rice

arroz con pato

this is a traditional dish from the northern coast of peru. aromatic rice with coriander (cilantro), topped with duck marinated in dark beer and “chicha de jora.” also available in chicken

ají de gallina

pulled chicken breast in a creamy peruvian walnut sauce, mixed with a unique blend of peruvian yellow peppers,. served with white rice.

arroz con pollo

this is a traditional dish from the northern coast of peru. aromatic rice with coriander (cilantro), topped with duck marinated in dark beer and “chicha de jora.” also available in chicken

arroz con mariscos

rice cooked to perfection in a seafood broth, white wine, brandy, and a great selection of shrimp, octopus, squid, mussels, and clams (paella style).

paella al estilo rio’s

rio s version of “arroz con mariscos.” a combination of various seafood: medallions of pork, and chunks of tender lobster tail.

cau cau de conchas, choros y camarones

tender slow-cooked‏ scallops ,mussels, shrimps and elaborated in a yerbabuena and aji amarillo, served with peruvian potatoes, corn and peas served with white rice on the side.

sudado de mariscos

steamed seafood combination in a tomatoes and chablis base simmered with onions and tomatoes. (also available in shrimp / fish only)

sudado de camaron

steamed seafood combination in a tomatoes and chablis base simmered with onions and tomatoes. (also available in shrimp / fish only)

arroz con camarones

rice and shrimp cooked in brandy, green peas and peppers.

camarones a la plancha

sautéed shrimp in a red chili sauce topped with garlic and butter cream sauce served with white rice.

langosta a la parrilla en salsa de rio’s

grilled lobster suffused with our special ají, garlic, white wine sauce on a bed of rio’s style rice.

pescado a lo macho con mariscos

pan fried sole, covered in a light creamy creole sauce and assorted seafood accompanied by white rice.

moqueca de pescado

a brazilian delight, alaskan halibut steak steamed with coconut milk along with sautéed garlic, onion, tomatoes, green and red peppers, green onions, parsley, and cilantro in palm oil served with yucca and white rice.

filete de pescado en crema de ajo

fried filet of sole topped with a garlic and butter cream. served with white rice and tossed salad.

huachinango frito con crema de ajo

whole red snapper fried and topped with garlic and butter cream. served with white rice and tossed house salad.

mar y tierra

skirt steak‏ topped with sautéed shrimp, octopus, scallops, onions, and peppers served with white rice.

brochetas rio d’ janeiro

a skewer of tenderloin medallions marinated with a traditional brazilian creole sauce. accompanied by a skewer of scallops, shrimp and roasted peppers served over a mixture of well seasoned black beans and rice.

ensalada mariscos

mixed greens tossed with shrimp, octopus, calamari, tomatoes, onions, black olives, and fresh cheese topped with our house dressing. .

ensalada exótica en vinagreta de mango

mixed greens‏ tossed with oranges, mango, avocado, toasted cashews, and grapes, tossed in our mango/raspberry vinaigrette. .

ensalada de quinua

tomatoes, quinua (grain of the incas) mixed with fresh white cheese, basil, cilantro, roasted green and red peppers, topped with a dash of olive oil and lime juice served on a bed of lettuce. .

ensalada de casa

our house salad. mixed lettuce, cherry tomato, palmito, avocado, onions and cucumber tossed in our house dressing. .

ensalada de quinua

tomatoes, quinua (grain of the incas) mixed with fresh white cheese, basil, cilantro, roasted green and red peppers, topped with a dash of olive oil and lime juice served on a bed of lettuce. .

lomo saltado al pisco

a traditional peruvian dish, sautéed tomatoes, onions, and potatoes, flambéed with pisco served with white rice. available in chicken / steak strips / shrimp add $3

tallarine saltado

traditional peruvian and japanese fusion, fettuccini noodles sautéed along with yellow and red peppers, red onions, ginger, soy and oyster sauce. available in chicken / steak strips / shrimp add $3

arroz chaufa

peruvian style fried rice sautéed with green onions, egg, ginger and soy sauce. available in chicken / steak strips / shrimp add $3

pescado / fillet of sole

con crema de ajies- specialty from lima. a blend of peruvian rocoto pepper, aji amarillo pepper (peruvian yellow pepper.) marinated in lime, cilantro, and onions served with peruvian corn and sweet potatoes.

camarones / shrimp

clasico- your choice of seafood marinated in lime, lemon juice, cilantro, aji limo (habanero peruvian pepper) and onions served with sweet potato and peruvian corn.

mixto / fish, squid, octopus, shrimp

estilo rio’s, especialidad de la casa- our house specialty, your choice of seafood marinated in lime juice, coconut milk, cilantro, aji limo (peruvian habanero) mango, ginger, onions served with sweet potato and plantain chips. nikkei- japanese/peruvian fusion style ceviche your choice of seafood, marinated in lime juice, soy sauce, ginger and pinch of sesame seeds.

nikkei

japanese/peruvian fusion‏ style ceviche your choice of seafood, marinated in lime juice, soy sauce, ginger and pinch of sesame seeds.

chupe de camarones

our signature‏ soup, shrimp chowder, diced potatoes, peruvian corn, light cream and a sprinkle of fresh cheese.

chupe de camarones

our signature‏ soup, shrimp chowder, diced potatoes, peruvian corn, light cream and a sprinkle of fresh cheese.

sopa de mariscos

shrimp and fish broth soup loaded with shrimp, octopus, squid, mussels, crab, clam and scallops.

sopa de pollo

homemade traditional chicken soup cooked with celery, carrots, potatoes, noodles, and chunks of chicken.

aguadito de pollo

hearty cilantro based rice and chicken soup cooked with potatoes, peas, corn, peppers and pieces of chicken.

anticucho de pollo, ceviche clasico de pescado, peruvian tamale

aji de gallina, arroz con mariscos

Aji de gallina, Arroz con mariscos

Arroz Blanco 3 White rice Platano Frito 4 Sweet fried plantains Yucas fritas 4 Fried yucas .

Papas fritas 3 fried potatoes Frijol negro 4 Black beans