Paladar Latin Kitchen Gaithersburg Menu
Introducing the Menu at Paladar Latin Kitchen, Gaithersburg
Paladar Latin Kitchen in Gaithersburg is a vibrant gem that perfectly embodies the essence of Latin cuisine. Located at 203 Crown Park Ave, this lively restaurant serves tantalizing dishes that celebrate diverse flavors and ingredients. The menu is a delightful showcase, featuring standouts like the Rum-Glazed Cuban Pork served with black beans and coconut mango rice, a customer favorite that is often raved about.
With an inviting atmosphere, it's an ideal spot for occasions ranging from intimate dinners to celebratory events. The restaurant also boasts an impressive selection of rums and cocktails, making it a perfect destination for those looking to unwind. Guests note the lively ambiance, although the service may be a bit slow during busy times.
Overall, Paladar Latin Kitchen promises a culinary journey that is both flavorful and memorable.
Craft-Your-Own Guacamole
Craft-Your-Own Guacamole
Customize our freshly prepared guacamole just the way you like it - choose among 12 add-in ingredients to make it your own! See our Craft-Your-Own Guacamole menu to get started (Bonus: flip it over for our new selection of Build-Your-Own Rum Flights)
Wild Corvina & Avocado Ceviche*
Tomatoes, onion, tomatillos, peanut-plantain crumble, citrus marinade
Tomato-Lime Shrimp Ceviche
Pico de gallo, yucca chips, cilantro, spicy tomato sauce
Mixed Seafood Ceviche*
Shrimp, wild corvina, calamari, peppers, carrots, onion, pepper broth
Ceviche
Appetizers
Braised Beef Ropa Vieja
Plantains, pickled onion slaw, aji pepper aioli
Mojo Pork Tostones
Crispy plantains, corn salsa, aji verde
Portobello Mushroom Empanadas
Queso fresco cheese, pico de gallo, Salvadorian slaw, scallions, roasted garlic aioli
Mango Chimichurri Calamari
Mango, jicama, jalapeños, cilantro
Jerk Chicken Skewers
Salvadorian slaw, plantains, mango jerk sauce
Queso Fundido
Chorizo sausage, Chihuahua cheese, garlic, jalapeños, tortilla chips
Slow Roasted Chicken Empanadas
Cheese, scallions, pico de gallo, Salvadorian slaw, garlic pesto
Chorizo & Cheese Pupusa
Salvadorian slaw, spicy tomato sauce
Sautéed Zucchini or Green Beans
Coconut Mango Rice
Rice Pilaf
Haitian Brown Rice
Cuban Sofrito Rice
Frijoles
Black beans, rice
Pinto Beans
Queso fresco, pickled jalapeños
Sautéed Garlic Kale
Roasted Corn Grits
Salvadorian Slaw
Adobo Seasoned Fries
Sweet Plantains
Lime crema (add $1)
Yucca Fries
Aji aioli, cilantro (add $1)
Black Beans
Lime crema, pico de gallo
Salavadorian Slaw
Sides
Chef's Specials
Gazpacho Soup
Blended tomatoes, red peppers, cucumbers, garlic, onions, jicama, Cuban croutons
Smoked Tomato, Spinach & Quinoa Salad
Kalamata olives, corn salsa, queso fresco, cilantro-lime vinaigrette
Tiny Tuna Tacos
Marinated tuna, cucumber salad, pickled jalapeño aioli, soy-marinated jalapeños, cilantro
Chorizo & Goat Cheese Burger
Arugula, onions, pickled jalapeños, habanero crema. Served with adobo fries
Soft Shell Crab Tacos
Soy-marinated jalapeños, tomatillo salsa, pineapple balsamic aioli. Served with side of frijoles
Paladar's Blackened Fish
Wild corvina, pickled onion & pineapple slaw, cilantro aioli
Rio Style Chicken
Caramelized onions, poblano peppers, peanuts, cilantro aioli
Spicy Cauliflower Tacos
Jalapeños, scallions, cabbage, orange-soaked raisins, lime crema, spicy chile sauce, side of frijoles
Slow Braised Duck
Pickled onion & pineapple slaw, aji verde
Braised Beef
Queso fresco, jalapeños, cilantro, aji pepper aioli
Roasted Pork Al Pastor
Pickled onion & pineapple slaw, jalapeños, balsamic aioli
Tacos
Soup & Salad
Cuban Black Bean Soup
Lime crema, scallions
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Hominy, pasilla peppers, lime crema, scallions, crushed tortillas
Ensalada Mixta
Mixed greens, candied pumpkin seeds, cucumbers, tomatoes, pickled red onions, queso fresco cheese, sherry vinaigrette
Cézar Salad
Romaine lettuce, queso fresco cheese, tomatoes, crispy capers, croutons, sugar cane Cézar dressing
Spinach Hearts of Palm
Mango, avocado, tomatoes, black beans, sweet tropical vinaigrette
Caribbean Mango Chicken
Mixed greens, bacon, avocado, mango, black beans, roasted red peppers, mango jerk vinaigrette
Kale & Roasted Sweet Potato
Tomatoes, spiced almonds, radish, goat cheese, garlic thyme vinaigrette
Spinach & Grilled Wild Sockeye Salmon
Spiced almonds, cranberries, Granny Smith apples, grilled onion, cabbage, key lime mustard vinaigrette
Paladar's Latin Cobb Salad
Spinach, romaine & kale blend, ham, hardboiled egg, tomatillos, tomato, smoked queso fresco, cauliflower, fried onion, creamy garlic dressing
Rum Glazed Cuban Pork
Black beans, coconut mango rice, pico de gallo
Lamb Albondigas Stew
House ground Colorado lamb meatballs, hominy, spices, cinnamon rice, queso fresco cheese, pico de gallo, herbs, salsa verde, grilled Cuban bread
Coconut Curry Vegetable Stew
Sweet potatoes, zucchini, bell peppers, onions, brown rice, pinto beans
Slow Roasted Mojo Pork
Cilantro rice, black beans, corn salsa
Feijoada Stew
Pork, chorizo sausage, black beans, jalapeños, kale, sofrito vegetables, rice, grilled Cuban bread
Slow Smoked Pulled Chicken
Salvadorian rice, plantains, aji pepper aioli
Braised Beef Ropa Vieja
Plantains, pickled onion slaw, frijoles, aji pepper aioli
Lamb Albondingas Stew
House ground Colorado lamb meatballs, hominy, spices, cinnamon rice, queso fresco cheese, pico de gallo, herbs, salsa verde, grilled Cuban bread
Latin Comfort Food
Lunch Combos
Two Tacos & Side
Choose one of our taco styles & any side
Two Tacos & Salad
Choose one of our taco styles & a side salad
El Cubano, Soup or Side Salad
Choose two: El Cubano Sandwich, a housemade soup or a side salad
El Cubano
Hot mojo pork, ham, pickles, Swiss cheese, honey dijon mustard
Paladar Burger*
House ground 21-day dry aged beef brisket, avocado, Swiss cheese, fried onions, lettuce
Kale & Sautéed Mushroom Wrap
Goat cheese, pico de gallo, caramelized onions, garlic pasilla aioli
Chimichurri Chicken
Chihuahua cheese, bacon, pico de gallo
Quinoa Burger
Black beans, goat cheese, kale, pico de gallo, cilantro adobo aioli
Chipotle Honey Vegetable Quesadilla
Spinach, black beans, hominy, onions, cilantro, Colby Jack cheese
Key West Chicken Wrap
Crispy or grilled chicken, jalapeños, pico de gallo, Colby jack cheese, romaine, key lime mustard sauce
Sandwiches & Wraps
Grill & Seafood
Chimichurri Grilled Lamb Chops
Roasted spaghetti squash, spicy cauliflower, fresh herbs, rosemary honey
Banana Leaf Roasted Cod
Shrimp, chorizo sausage, potatoes, vegetable slaw, queso fresco
Wild Corvina Veracruz
Shrimp, mussels, cilantro rice, Veracruz sauce
21-Day Dry Aged Skirt Steak Churrasco*
Sofrito rice, pinto beans, chimichurri
Chipotle Honey Berkshire Pork Chop*
12-oz center cut bone in-pork chop, roasted corn grits, chorizo sausage, Salvadorian slaw, herbs
Mojo Marinated Sockeye Salmon
Yucca spaetzle, zucchini, roasted carrot puree, olive pasilla sauce
Adobo Shrimp & Grits
Chorizo sausage, adobo cream sauce, sofrito vegetables, grilled Cuban bread
Grilled Mojo Chicken
Black beans, cilantro rice, pico de gallo, roasted tomato salsa
Chimichurri Portobello Grill
Crispy hearts of palm, sautéed garlic kale, sofrito rice
Argentinian Mixed Grill*
Skirt steak, mojo marinated grilled chicken, chorizo sausage, grilled vegetables, rice pilaf, chimichurri, grilled tortillas
Cuban Black Bean Soup
Lime crema, scallions
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Hominy, pasilla peppers, lime crema, scallions, crushed tortillas
Ensalada Mixta
Mixed greens, candied pumpkin seeds, cucumbers, tomatoes, pickled red onions, queso fresco cheese, sherry vinaigrette
Cézar Salad
Romaine lettuce, queso fresco cheese, tomatoes, crispy capers, croutons, sugar cane Cézar dressing
Spinach Hearts Of Palm
Mango, avocado, tomatoes, black beans, sweet tropical vinaigrette
Caribbean Mango Chicken
Mixed greens, bacon, avocado, mango, black beans, roasted red peppers, mango jerk vinaigrette
Kale & Roasted Sweet Potato
Tomatoes, spiced almonds, radish, goat cheese, garlic thyme vinaigrette
Spinach & Grilled Sockeye Salmon
Spiced almonds, cranberries, Granny Smith apples, grilled onion, cabbage, key lime mustard vinaigrette
Paladar's Latin Cobb Salad
Spinach, romaine & kale blend, ham, hardboiled egg, tomatillos, tomato, smoked queso fresco, cauliflower, fried onion, creamy garlic dressing
Soups & Salad
Sandwiches
El Cubano
Hot mojo pork, ham, pickles, Swiss cheese, honey dijon mustard
Paladar Burger*
House ground 21-day dry aged beef brisket, avocado, Swiss cheese, fried onions, lettuce
Chimichurri Chicken
Chihuahua cheese, bacon, chimichurri sauce, pico de gallo
Quinoa Burger
Black beans, goat cheese, kale, pico de gallo, cilantro adobo aioli