Backstreet Cafe Menu

4.4
(3,600+ Reviews)
$$$Restaurant
  • Drink Kits

    • BLOODY MARY KIT

      bloody Mary kit Grey Goose Vodka + housemade bloody Mary mix [must order with food purchase]
      $35.00
    • SANGRIA KIT

      1 bottle of robust red wine, aged Mexican brandy and fresh juice mix of lime, orange, mango and pineapple juices Fresh juice shelf life of 4 days Makes a 7- 8 servings [must order with food purchase]
      $27.00
    • MIMOSA KIT

      bottle of bubbles + choice of orange juice or wild berry mix [must order with food purchase]
      $18.00
    • H TOWN WINE

      Cabernet
      $38.00
  • Drink Kits

    • BLOODY MARY KIT

      bloody Mary kit Grey Goose Vodka + housemade bloody Mary mix [must order with food purchase]
      $35.00
    • SANGRIA KIT

      1 bottle of robust red wine, aged Mexican brandy and fresh juice mix of lime, orange, mango and pineapple juices Fresh juice shelf life of 4 days Makes a 7- 8 servings [must order with food purchase]
      $27.00
    • MIMOSA KIT

      bottle of bubbles + choice of orange juice or wild berry mix [must order with food purchase]
      $18.00
    • H TOWN WINE

      Cabernet
      $38.00
  • Drink Kits

    • BLOODY MARY KIT

      bloody Mary kit Grey Goose Vodka + housemade bloody Mary mix [must order with food purchase]
      $35.00
    • SANGRIA KIT

      1 bottle of robust red wine, aged Mexican brandy and fresh juice mix of lime, orange, mango and pineapple juices Fresh juice shelf life of 4 days Makes a 7- 8 servings [must order with food purchase]
      $27.00
    • MIMOSA KIT

      bottle of bubbles + choice of orange juice or wild berry mix [must order with food purchase]
      $18.00
    • H TOWN WINE

      Cabernet
      $38.00
  • Starters

    • Roasted Artichoke

      roasted pepper butter, garlic, herbs, lemon, Parmesan bread crumbs
      $15.00
    • Calamari

      fried squid, chipotle mayo
      $19.00
    • Vegetables & Burrata

      asparagus, carrots, eggplant, zucchini, roasted red bell pepper, rustic bread, romesco, chimichurri
      $24.00
    • Bruschetta

      proscuitto, piquillo pepper, tomato, arugula, Parmesan, romesco
      $13.00
    • Seafood Beignets

      shrimp, crab, andouille sausage, remoulade
      $15.00
    • Hummus

      tomato, olives, cucumber, herbs, pita
      $13.00
    • Rosated Corn Crab Cakes

      remoulade, slaw
      $24.00
    • Roasted Whole Cauliflower

      (GF) whipped feta, romesco, red pepper butter
      $17.00
    • Duck Spring Rolls

      ginger-scallion soy sauce
      $14.00
  • For the Table

    • Orange Chocolate Brioche Buns

      cream cheese icing
      $10.00
    • Backstreet Brunch Board

      ham biscuit sandwich, crab dip, deviled eggs, hummus, spinach quiche, pickled vegetables
      $29.00
  • Starters

    • Roasted Artichoke

      roasted pepper butter, garlic, herbs, lemon, Parmesan bread crumbs
      $15.00
    • Vegetables & Burrata

      asparagus, carrots, eggplant, zucchini, roasted red bell pepper, rustic bread, romesco, chimichurri
      $24.00
    • Seafood Beignets

      shrimp, crab, andouille sausage, remoulade
      $15.00
    • Calamari

      fried squid, chipotle mayo
      $19.00
    • Hummus

      tomato, olives, cucumber, herbs, pita
      $13.00
    • Roasted Whole Cauliflower

      (GF) whipped feta, romesco, red pepper butter
      $17.00
    • Duck Spring Rolls

      ginger-scallion soy sauce
      $14.00
    • Rosated Corn Crab Cakes

      remoulade, slaw
      $24.00
  • Small Plates

    • Roasted Artichoke

      roasted pepper butter, garlic, herbs, lemon, Parmesan bread crumbs
      $15.00
    • Vegetables & Burrata

      asparagus, carrots, eggplant, zucchini, roasted red bell pepper, rustic bread, romesco, chimichurri
      $24.00
    • Seafood Beignets

      shrimp, crab, andouille sausage, remoulade
      $15.00
    • Calamari

      fried squid, chipotle mayo
      $19.00
    • Avocado Toast

      spiced avocado, arugula, lemon vinaigrette, goat cheese
      $12.00
    • Duck Spring Rolls

      ginger-scallion soy sauce
      $14.00
    • Roasted Whole Cauliflower

      (GF) whipped feta, romesco, red pepper butter
      $17.00
    • Hummus

      tomato, olives, cucumber, herbs, pita
      $13.00
  • Soups & Greens

    • Strip Steak Salad

      (GF) little gem lettuce, creamy basil dressing, bacon, avocado, boiled egg, tomatoes, red onion
      $26.00
    • Vietnamese Chicken Salad

      (GF) shredded chicken, cabbage, carrot, cucumber, cilantro, lime, chile dressing, crushed peanuts
      $18.00
    • Salmon Salad

      arugula, rustic croutons, avocado, mint, cucumber, amaranth, lemon vinaigrette
      $23.00
    • Grilled Chicken Salad

      (GF) kale, Brussels sprouts, avocado, feta, dried cherries, almonds, lemon vinaigrette
      $18.00
    • Tortilla Soup

      (GF) smoked chicken, roasted tomato, cream, avocado, tortilla strips
      $13.00
    • Seafood Gumbo

      shrimp, gulf fish, crab, okra, green onion, rice
      $18.00
  • Soups & Greens

    • Shellfish Salad

      (GF) shrimp, octopus, squid, crab, lime, olive oil, fresh herbs, green goddess sauce
      $29.00
    • Seafood Gumbo

      shrimp, gulf fish, crab, okra, green onion, rice
      $18.00
    • Pear Salad

      red lettuces, bleu cheese, dried cherries, pomegranate, balsamic vinaigrette, walnuts
      $14.00
    • Tortilla Soup

      (GF) smoked chicken, roasted tomato, cream, avocado, tortilla strips
      $13.00
    • Little Gem Salad

      (GF) creamy basil dressing, bacon, Parmesan, tomatoes, red onion
      $15.00
  • Entrees

    • Shellfish Salad

      (GF) shrimp, octopus, squid, crab, lime, olive oil, fresh herbs, green goddess sauce
      $29.00
    • Grilled Chicken Sandwich

      pesto, olive tapenade, roasted peppers, goat cheese, arugula, French bread
      $18.00
    • Red Corn Chicken Enchiladas

      (GF) smoked chicken, corn pudding, cream, green beans
      $22.00
    • Salmon Tacos

      (GF) black beans, crème fraiche, tomatillo salsa
      $21.00
    • Wood-Grilled Hugo's Burger

      avocado, Chihuahua cheese, chipotle aioli, lettuce, tomato, red jalapeño, fries
      $18.00
    • Pecan Chicken

      mashed potatoes, spinach, red pepper sauce
      $26.00
    • Mediterranean Bowl

      grilled shrimp, Israeli couscous, hummus, cucumber, tomato, feta, olives, onion, parsley, spinach leaves, lemon oregano cinagrette, pita bread
      $24.00
    • Tagliatelle Bolognese

      slow-simmered tomato meat sauce, Parmesan cheese, pancetta, ricotta
      $22.00
    • Jalapeño Fettuccine

      chicken, tomatoes, black beans, cilantro
      $22.00
  • Soups & Greens

    • Strip Steak Salad

      (GF) little gem lettuce, creamy basil dressing, bacon, avocado, boiled egg, tomatoes, red onion
      $26.00
    • Vietnamese Chicken Salad

      (GF) shredded chicken, cabbage, carrot, cucumber, cilantro, lime, chile dressing, crushed peanuts
      $18.00
    • Salmon Salad

      arugula, rustic croutons, avocado, mint, cucumber, amaranth, lemon vinaigrette
      $23.00
    • Grilled Chicken Salad

      (GF) kale, Brussels sprouts, avocado, feta, dried cherries, almonds, lemon vinaigrette
      $18.00
    • Tortilla Soup

      (GF) smoked chicken, roasted tomato, cream, avocado, tortilla strips
      $13.00
    • Seafood Gumbo

      shrimp, gulf fish, crab, okra, green onion, rice
      $18.00
  • Entrees

    • 12 Oz Grilled Strip Steak

      patatas bravas, romesco, ratatouille
      $36.00
    • Pan-Seared Scallops

      (GF) lemongrass risotto, spring vegetables
      $35.00
    • Cioppino

      fish, scallop, shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari, tomato-infused seafood broth, rustic bread
      $27.00
    • Braised Short Rib

      (GF) creamy mashed potatoes, roasted mushroom sauce
      $36.00
    • Crispy Seared Red Fish

      (GF) dirty rice, andouille sausage, roasted pepper butter
      $32.00
    • Pan-Roasted Half Chicken

      half crispy chicken, savory mushroom-spinach bread pudding
      $26.00
    • Red Corn Chicken Enchiladas

      (GF) smoked chicken, corn pudding, cream, green beans
      $22.00
    • Texas Gulf Shrimp & Stone-Ground Cheese Grits

      green onion, crispy leeks
      $31.00
  • Pastas

    • Eggplant Pappardelle

      roasted tomatoes, basil pesto, shaved Parmesan
      $20.00
    • Jalapeño Fettucine

      grilled chicken, tomatoes, black beans, cilantro
      $22.00
    • Tagliatelle Bolognese

      slow-simmered tomato meat sauce, Parmesan cheese, pancetta, ricotta
      $22.00
    • Lobster Linguine

      5-oz Canadian lobster tail, lobster cream, shallots, parsley
      $32.00
  • Eggs & Such

    • Shellfish Salad

      (GF) shrimp, octopus, squid, crab, lime, olive oil, fresh herbs, green goddess sauce
      $29.00
    • Chicken Milanese

      sautéed breadcrumb crusted chicken breast pounded thin, arugula salad
      $24.00
    • Steak Frites

      (GF) skirt steak, fries
      $32.00
    • Broccoli And White Cheddar Quiche

      arugula salad, roasted potatoes, Sottocenere sauce
      $19.00
    • Salmon Tacos

      (GF) black beans, crème fraiche, tomatillo salsa
      $21.00
    • Wood-Grilled Hugo's Burger

      avocado, Chihuahua cheese, chipotle aioli, lettuce, tomato, red jalapeño, fries
      $18.00
    • Smoked Chicken And Potato Hash

      poached eggs, avocado, tomatillo salsa
      $21.00
    • Brioche French Toast

      roasted bananas, vanilla mascarpone, almond brittle, caramel, syrup
      $18.00
    • Brisket Migas

      scrambled eggs, tortilla chips, jalapeño, tomato, queso blanco, black beans, flour tortilla
      $24.00
    • Backstreet Benedict

      cheddar chive biscuits, poached eggs, aged Virginia ham, Hollandaise, grits, asparagus
      $22.00
    • Crab Cakes & Eggs

      crab cakes, poached eggs, roasted potatoes, grilled vegetables
      $30.00
    • Mediterranean Bowl

      grilled shrimp, Israeli couscous, hummus, cucumber, tomato, feta, olives, onion, parsley, spinach leaves, lemon oregano cinagrette, pita bread
      $24.00
  • Sides

    • Corn Pudding

      (GF)
      $8.00
    • Charred Brussels Sprouts

      $9.00
    • Macaroni And Cheese

      $9.00
    • French Fries

      $7.00
    • Creamy Mashed Potatoes

      $8.00
    • Confit Potatoes

      basil aioli
      $9.00
  • Dessert

    • Carrot Cake

      carrot reduction, candied pineapple
      $9.00
    • Sticky Toffee Pecan Pudding

      candied pecans, caramel sauce, toffee ice cream
      $9.00
    • Classic Mexican Flan

      dulce de leche whipped cream
      $9.00
    • Apple Crostata

      vanilla bean ice cream
      $10.00
    • The Blockbuster

      soft center dark chocolate cake, salted caramel, peanut butter ice cream, kettle corn
      $10.00
    • Nutella-Chocolate Banana Pudding

      vanilla shortbread cookies, homemade nutella, crisp vanilla meringue
      $9.00
    • Sorbet

      ask server for today’s selection
      $7.00
  • Sides

    • Bacon

      $4.00
    • Corn Pudding

      (GF)
      $8.00
    • Charred Brussels Sprouts

      $9.00
    • Macaroni And Cheese

      $9.00
    • Creamy Cheese Grits

      (GF)
      $8.00
    • French Fries

      $7.00
  • Sides

    • Confit Potatoes

      basil aioli
      $9.00
    • Corn Pudding

      (GF)
      $8.00
    • Charred Brussels Sprouts

      $9.00
    • Macaroni And Cheese

      $9.00
    • French Fries

      $7.00
    • Creamy Mashed Potatoes

      $8.00
  • Dessert

    • Carrot Cake

      carrot reduction, candied pineapple
      $9.00
    • Sticky Toffee Pecan Pudding

      candied pecans, caramel sauce, toffee ice cream
      $9.00
    • Classic Mexican Flan

      dulce de leche whipped cream
      $9.00
    • Apple Crostata

      vanilla bean ice cream
      $10.00
    • The Blockbuster

      soft center dark chocolate cake, salted caramel, peanut butter ice cream, kettle corn
      $10.00
    • Nutella-Chocolate Banana Pudding

      vanilla shortbread cookies, homemade nutella, crisp vanilla meringue
      $9.00
    • Sorbet

      ask server for today’s selection
      $7.00
  • Vegetarian

    • Roasted Whole Cauliflower

      (GF) whipped feta, romesco, red pepper butter
      $17.00
    • Hummus

      tomato, olives, cucumber, herbs, pita
      $13.00
    • Veggie Bruschetta

      piquillo peppers, tomato, arugula, Parmesan, romesco
      $13.00
    • Roasted Artichoke

      roasted pepper butter, garlic, herbs, lemon, Parmesan bread crumbs
      $15.00
    • Veggie Little Gem Salad

      (GF) creamy basil dressing, Parmesan, tomatoes, red onion
      $15.00
    • Pear Salad

      red lettuces, bleu cheese, dried cherries, pomegranate, balsamic vinaigrette, walnuts
      $14.00
    • Spring Risotto

      (GF) asparagus, baby vegetables, green peas, Parmesan
      $21.00
    • Vegetables & Burrata

      asparagus, carrots, eggplant, zucchini, roasted red bell pepper, rustic bread, romesco, chimichurri
      $24.00
    • Veggie Enchiladas

      (GF) asparagus, potatoes, broccolini, corn pudding, green beans, crème fraiche, tomatillo salsa
      $20.00
    • Mediterranean Bowl

      Israeli couscous, hummus, cucumber, tomato, feta, olives, onion, parsley, spinach leaves, lemon oregano cinagrette, pita bread
      $24.00
    • Black Pepper Tagliatelle

      grilled kale pesto, rainbow carrots, spinach, goat cheese crumbles
      $18.00
    • Grilled Eggplant Tacos

      (GF) (V) black beans, fire-roasted bell pepper, pickled red onion, tomatillo salsa
      $18.00
    • Veggie Platter

      (GF) (V) corn pudding, Brussel sprouts, green beans, cauliflower, asparagus risotto, macaroni and cheese
      $22.00
    • Chef Ruben's Sorbet

      a daily selection of fresh made sorbets
      $7.00
  • Dessert

    • Carrot Cake

      carrot reduction, candied pineapple
      $9.00
    • Sticky Toffee Pecan Pudding

      candied pecans, caramel sauce, toffee ice cream
      $9.00
    • Classic Mexican Flan

      dulce de leche whipped cream
      $9.00
    • Apple Crostata

      vanilla bean ice cream
      $10.00
    • The Blockbuster

      soft center dark chocolate cake, salted caramel, peanut butter ice cream, kettle corn
      $10.00
    • Nutella-Chocolate Banana Pudding

      vanilla shortbread cookies, homemade nutella, crisp vanilla meringue
      $9.00
    • Sorbet

      ask server for today’s selection
      $7.00
  • Kids Menu

    • PENNE PASTA

      marinara sauce or butter sauce, Parmesan
      $7.00
    • FRIED SHRIMP

      With fries
      $7.00
    • CRISPY CHICKEN TENDERS

      With fries
      $7.00
    • HOUSEMADE MACARONI AND CHEESE

      $9.00
  • Vegetarian

    • Roasted Whole Cauliflower

      (GF) whipped feta, romesco, red pepper butter
      $17.00
    • Hummus

      tomato, olives, cucumber, herbs, pita
      $13.00
    • Veggie Bruschetta

      piquillo peppers, tomato, arugula, Parmesan, romesco
      $13.00
    • Roasted Artichoke

      roasted pepper butter, garlic, herbs, lemon, Parmesan bread crumbs
      $15.00
    • Veggie Little Gem Salad

      (GF) creamy basil dressing, Parmesan, tomatoes, red onion
      $15.00
    • Pear Salad

      red lettuces, bleu cheese, dried cherries, pomegranate, balsamic vinaigrette, walnuts
      $14.00
    • Spring Risotto

      (GF) asparagus, baby vegetables, green peas, Parmesan
      $21.00
    • Vegetables & Burrata

      asparagus, carrots, eggplant, zucchini, roasted red bell pepper, rustic bread, romesco, chimichurri
      $24.00
    • Veggie Enchiladas

      (GF) asparagus, potatoes, broccolini, corn pudding, green beans, crème fraiche, tomatillo salsa
      $20.00
    • Mediterranean Bowl

      Israeli couscous, hummus, cucumber, tomato, feta, olives, onion, parsley, spinach leaves, lemon oregano cinagrette, pita bread
      $24.00
    • Black Pepper Tagliatelle

      grilled kale pesto, rainbow carrots, spinach, goat cheese crumbles
      $18.00
    • Grilled Eggplant Tacos

      (GF) (V) black beans, fire-roasted bell pepper, pickled red onion, tomatillo salsa
      $18.00
    • Veggie Platter

      (GF) (V) corn pudding, Brussel sprouts, green beans, cauliflower, asparagus risotto, macaroni and cheese
      $22.00
    • Chef Ruben's Sorbet

      a daily selection of fresh made sorbets
      $7.00
  • Vegetarian

    • Roasted Whole Cauliflower

      (GF) whipped feta, romesco, red pepper butter
      $17.00
    • Hummus

      tomato, olives, cucumber, herbs, pita
      $13.00
    • Veggie Bruschetta

      piquillo peppers, tomato, arugula, Parmesan, romesco
      $13.00
    • Roasted Artichoke

      roasted pepper butter, garlic, herbs, lemon, Parmesan bread crumbs
      $15.00
    • Veggie Little Gem Salad

      (GF) creamy basil dressing, Parmesan, tomatoes, red onion
      $15.00
    • Pear Salad

      red lettuces, bleu cheese, dried cherries, pomegranate, balsamic vinaigrette, walnuts
      $14.00
    • Spring Risotto

      (GF) asparagus, baby vegetables, green peas, Parmesan
      $21.00
    • Vegetables & Burrata

      asparagus, carrots, eggplant, zucchini, roasted red bell pepper, rustic bread, romesco, chimichurri
      $24.00
    • Veggie Enchiladas

      (GF) asparagus, potatoes, broccolini, corn pudding, green beans, crème fraiche, tomatillo salsa
      $20.00
    • Mediterranean Bowl

      Israeli couscous, hummus, cucumber, tomato, feta, olives, onion, parsley, spinach leaves, lemon oregano cinagrette, pita bread
      $24.00
    • Black Pepper Tagliatelle

      grilled kale pesto, rainbow carrots, spinach, goat cheese crumbles
      $18.00
    • Grilled Eggplant Tacos

      (GF) (V) black beans, fire-roasted bell pepper, pickled red onion, tomatillo salsa
      $18.00
    • Veggie Platter

      (GF) (V) corn pudding, Brussel sprouts, green beans, cauliflower, asparagus risotto, macaroni and cheese
      $22.00
    • Chef Ruben's Sorbet

      a daily selection of fresh made sorbets
      $7.00
  • Kids Menu

    • PENNE PASTA

      marinara sauce or butter sauce, Parmesan
      $7.00
    • FRIED SHRIMP

      With fries
      $7.00
    • CRISPY CHICKEN TENDERS

      With fries
      $7.00
    • HOUSEMADE MACARONI AND CHEESE

      $9.00
  • Cookbooks

    • BACKSTREET KITCHEN: SEASONAL RECIPES FROM OUR NEIGHBORHOOD CAFE

      Featuring more than 120 recipes from the restaurant's kitchen and bar, translated for the home kitchen and presented with inspiring photographs and personal stories.
      $34.95
    • HUGO ORTEGA'S STREET FOOD OF MEXICO

      From the tacos and masa-based treats of the central highlands to the cocteles and ceviches of the coast, each region has its specialties, and each dish conveys both deeply satisfying taste and a delicious feeling of place. In his warm way, Hugo shares the stories behind the dishes and provides recipes and instructions to make them accessible to cooks everywhere.
      $34.95
  • Cookbooks

    • BACKSTREET KITCHEN: SEASONAL RECIPES FROM OUR NEIGHBORHOOD CAFE

      Featuring more than 120 recipes from the restaurant's kitchen and bar, translated for the home kitchen and presented with inspiring photographs and personal stories.
      $34.95
    • HUGO ORTEGA'S STREET FOOD OF MEXICO

      From the tacos and masa-based treats of the central highlands to the cocteles and ceviches of the coast, each region has its specialties, and each dish conveys both deeply satisfying taste and a delicious feeling of place. In his warm way, Hugo shares the stories behind the dishes and provides recipes and instructions to make them accessible to cooks everywhere.
      $34.95

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