El Balcón de las Américas - Sawgrass

calentado el balcón

'calentado paisa' with grilled steak and two fried egg

calentado paisa

a favorite colombian breakfast. this is a mix of white rice, red beans and cut 'chicharrón' (pork belly)

carne asada

grilled steak topped with sautéed onions

huevos p.ricos

scrambled eggs, chopped onions and tomatoes

huevos al gusto

3 eggs scrambled or fried

huevos campesinos

5 fried eggs topped with bacon bites, tomatoes, onions and mushrooms

tamales

corn "cake" filled with chicken, pork, potatoes, & carrots all wrapped in a banana leaf and served by hot steam

hígado encebollado

bee liver topped with sautéed onions

res

with potatoes and a hint of cilantro

ensalada con salmón fresco

grilled salmon served over greens, tomatoes and red onions with our home made vinaigrette.

ensalada con pollo a la parilla

grilled chicken served over greens, tomatoes and red onions with our home made vinaigrette.

ensalada de la casa

house salad. fresh greens, tomatoes and red onions with our home made vinaigrette.

el cubano

slow roasted pork, sliced ham, swiss cheese, pickles, mustard and mayonnaise, pressed on fresh bread.

sánduche de pollo a la plancha

grilled chicken breast topped with caramelized onions, tomatoes and swiss cheese, pressed on fresh bread.

pan con bistec

palomilla steak sandwich grilled with onions, peppers, tomatoes and shoestring potato sticks, put together on fresh bread.

postre de natas

a very traditional colombian dessert of the andean region, made from milk skin, milk and eggs.

tres leches dessert

vanilla spongecake, bathed in a combination of evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream, and topped with whipped chantilly cream topped with a cherry.

molten chocolate

chocolate cake with a molten chocolate center, topped with vanilla ice cream, combines the elements of a flourless chocolate cake and a soufflé.

flan

our famously home made dessert! custard dessert with a layer of clear caramel or coconut sauce.

brevas con arequipe

popular dessert in colombia which is made of delicious figs with dulce de leche!

mousse de maracuyá

this tropical mousse is deliciously light and creamy! made with passion fruit, condensed milk, egg whites and sugar!

afogato

shot of espresso over vainilla ice cream.

frijoles rojos

colombian red bean

puré de papas

mashed potatoes

puré de papas | special

mashed potatoes, corn and cheese

patacoes

fried green plantains

arro: blanco

white rice

yuca frita

fried yuca

papitas fritas

french fries

maduros

fried sweet plantains

patacones

fried green plantains.

arroz blanco

white rice.

juices with water or milk

mora / mango / lulo | maracuyá / guanábana | black berry / mango / lulo | passion fruit / soursop

wine glass · bottle

white · blush · red

sangría de la casa · roja

copa - 1/2 jarra - jarra

jugo de naranja / orange juice

freshly squeezed

tinto de verano

freshly squeezed lemonade with red wine and a hint of cinamon.

agua panela

bebida refrescante. fresh sugar cane juice with lemon.

milo chocolate shake

chocolate colombiano caliente

limonada natural

freshly squeezed lemonade.

limonada de menta

limonada de coco

freshly squeezed lemonade with coconut.

soft drinks

colombian sodas

sodas saborizadas

menta · frutos rojos · michelada

refajo (pitcher)

refrescante bebida. combination of colombian soda and beer.

cerveza · beer

espresso

americano

cortadito

café con leche

capuchino

mocaccino

americano frio

latte frio

ice mocha

frapuchino

caramelo chocolate

caramelo

chocolate

ceviche de chicharrón

thinly sliced fried pork belly served with a mix of red onion, sweet peppers, cilantro and lime. served with a fried 'arepita'.

maduros con crema

sweet plantains with cream and white cheese.

arepitas "paisas" con guacamole y hogao

fried mini colombian "arepas" with guacamole and a colombian sauce made of tomatoes, scallions and butter.

patacón con guacamole

fried green plantains lightly salted served with fresh guacamole.

patacón con hogao

fried green plantains lightly salted and served with a colombian sauce made of tomatoes, scallions and butter.

patacón con pollo

fried green plantains layered with chicken fricassee, melted cheese, topped with fresh tomato salsa.

quesadilla de carne y champiñones

grilled steak, sauteed with mushrooms, onions, peppers and mixed cheese in a grilled flour tortilla. served with pico de gallo and sour cream.

quesadilla de pollo y champiñones

shredded chicken breast, sauteed with mushrooms, onions, peppers and mixed cheese in a grilled flour tortilla. served with pico de gallo and sour cream.

quesadilla de vegetales

fresh vegetable, sauteed mushrooms, onions, peppers, mixed cheese, tomatoes and broccoli mixed in a grilled flour tortilla. served with broccoli, pico de gallo and sour cream.

patacón con guacamole y hogao

fried green plantains lightly salted served with guacamole and a colombian sauce made of tomatoes, scallions and butter.

bandeja paisa

considered one of the best colombian dishes! the "paisa" platter combines white rice, red beans, ground beef or top round steak, sweet plantains, fried "chicharrón" (pork belly), 'arepa', avocado and a fried egg.

chuleta caleña

breaded pounded pork tenderloin, served with white rice, red beans, sweets plantains and salad.

fajitas los tres amigos

grilled steak, chicken and shrimp topped with onions, peppers and cheese. served with flour tortillas, "pico de gallo" and sour cream.

lomo saltado

tender beef sautéed with onions, tomatoes in a soy sauce marinade. served with white rice and fries.

tamales

a corn "cake" filled with chicken, pork, potatoes, peas and carrots all wrapped in a banana leaf and cooked by hot steam. served with white rice and arepa.

lechón asado

slow roasted pork, served with white rice, fried yuca, garlic mojo and salad.

higado encebollado

liver steak topped with grilled onions. served with white rice, red beans and salad.

mojarra

whole deep-fried tilapia fish. served with white rice, green plantains and salad.

filete de salmón

fresh grilled salmon. served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

pargo frito

whole deep-fried snapper. served with white rice, fried green plantains and salad.

trucha

grilled or fried trout butterflied. served with white rice, green plantains and seasonal vegetables.

filete de tilapia

grilled or fried tilapia fillet. served with white rice, green plantains and seasonal vegetables.

punta de anca

grilled cap of sirloin steak "picanha" (12oz.). served with white rice, fried yuca, garlic mojo and seasonal vegetables.

carne aguacatala

grilled center cut ny strip steak (10oz.) served with white rice, tostones, guacamole and salad.

carne asada

flap steak (10oz.), served with white rice, french fries and salad.

entraña

grilled skirt steak (10oz.). served with white rice, french fries and salad.

churrasco colombiano

grilled ny strip steak center cut (16 oz) served with white rice, french fries, salad and chimichurri sauce.

churrasco

a butterflied grilled ny steak. served with white, french fries and chimichurri sauce.

daily special

a different lunch special every day. includes the chef's choice of meat. chicken, fish or pork, served with white rice, soup, salad and side dish.

mondongo

our traditional tripe soup served with white rice, sweet plantains, avocado, 'arepa' and a hint of cilantro.

ajiaco santafereño

a shredded chicken soup, served with white rice, sweet plantains and avocado.

soup of the day | chef's creation

(monday to friday)

sancocho

the most traditional of colombian soups with the greatest variety of flavors. made with beef or chicken.

sancocho de gallina

chicken soup served with white rice, sweet plantain, 'arepa' and a hint of cilantro.

sancocho de cola

oxtail soup served with white rice, sweet plantain, 'arepa' and a hint of cilantro.

sancocho de costilla de res

beef rib soup served with white rice, sweet plantain, 'arepa' and hint of cilantro.

pollo al grill

grilled chicken breast (10oz.), served with white rice, beans and salad.

pechuga con champiñones

grilled chicken breast (10oz.), topped with our homemade mushroom sauce. served with white rice, fries and seasonal vegetables.

milanesa de pollo

breaded chicken breast, served with white rice, fries and salad.

pollo con salsa de cilantro

wood grilled chicken breast (10oz.) with broccoli, mashed potato and roasted corn topped with melted cheese. mixed with our homemade cilantro sauce.

arroz con pollo

rice with chicken "colombian style!" yellow rice mixed with shredded chicken breast, vegetables and spices, served with french fries and salad.

pollo a la criolla

chicken breast lightly marinated with colombian spices. topped with homemade creole sauce. served with white rice, yuca and salad.

jugo de mora | black berry juice

low calorie content & very rich in vitamin c.

jugo de mango | mango juice

the fruit of the heart.

jugo de lulo | lulo juice

a typical colombian fruit juice. rich in vitamin c.

jugo de maracuyá | passion fruit juice

rich in vitamins a and c.

jugo de guanábana | soursop juice

rich in potassium and calcium. cell regenerating properties.

jugo de naranja | orange juice

freshly squeezed

colombian coffee | black coffee

tinto

café con leche | coffee with milk

cappuccino

espresso coffee

agua panela

bebida refrescante. fresh sugar cane juice with lemon.

milo chocolate shake

postobón bottle juice

blackberry, mango, orange-pineapple, lulo.

limonada natural

freshly squeezed lemonade.

limonada de coco

freshly squeezed lemonade with coconut.

refajo

refrescante bebida. combination of colombian soda and beer.

cerveza | beer

wine glass | bottle

white wine blush wine red wine

sangría de la casa

roja / blanca copa - 1/2 jarra - jarra

iced tea

cerveza

beer

wine

glass | bottle white | blush | red

tinto de verano

freshly squeezed lemonade with red wine and a hint of amon.

soft drinks

colombian sodas

punta de anca

grilled cap of sirloin steak. served with white rice, fried yuca, garlic mojo and brocoli.

carne asada

flap steak (1/2 pound). served with white rice, french fries and salad.

sandwich de pollo a la plancha

grilled chicken breast, caramelized onions, tomatoes, cilantro sauce and swiss cheese pressed on fresh bread.

entraña

grilled skirt steak (1½ pound). served with white rice, french fries and salad.

carne aguacatala

grilled center cut ny strip steak (10oz.). served with white rice, tostones, guacamole and salad.

churrasco colombiano

grilled ny strip steak center cut (1 pound). served with white rice, french fries and salad.

chorizos artesanales

indulge in a duo of expertly crafted artisanal pork sausages, accompanied by a crispy fried "arepa de yuca", guacamole and a refreshing pickled onion ceviche for a delightful blend of textures and flavors!

empanadas

4 mini empanadas with lime and our famous "ají"

arepitas de yuca

savor the flavors of latin america! these golden yucca fritters are a crispy delight. perfectly paired with our savory hogao sauce, crumbled queso fresco and creamy guacamole.

queso frito con guayaba

this culinary masterpiece combines the creamy richness of melted white cheese with the sweet and tangy allure of guava.

quesadillas

enjoy a variety of flavors with our quesadillas. whether you prefer: cheese, chicken and mushrooms, a medley of sautéed vegetables, or savory steak with mushrooms. each option is served with "pico de gallo", and sour cream. choose your favorite today!

bandeja paisa

the "paisa" platter combines white rice, red beans, ground beef or top round steak, sweet plantains, fried 'chicharrón' (pork belly), 'arepa', avocado and a fried egg.

chuleta caleña

a native dish from southwest colombia famously known as "valle del cauca". thinly pounded pork tenderloin lightly breaded and fried. served with white rice, red beans, sweets plantains and salad.

higado encebollado

perfectly cooked liver steak topped with grilled onions. served with white rice, red beans and salad.

lengua en salsa

beef tongue cooked till tender in our spices topped with our famous tomato and onion sauce. served with white rice, potatoes and yuca.

lomo saltado

tender beef sautéed with onions, tomatoes in a soy sauce marinated. served with white rice and french fries.

lechón asado

slow roasted marinated pork with traditional sour orange mojo. served with white rice, yuca fries, garlic mojo and salad.

fajitas los tres amigos

grilled steak, chicken and shrimp topped with onions, peppers and cheese. served with flour tortillas.

tamales

an inheritance from the indian-colombian culture. a corn "cake" filled with chicken, pork, potatoes, peas and carrots all wrapped in a banana leaf and cooked by hot steam. served with white rice and arepa.

punta de anca

grilled cap of sirloin steak "picanha" (12oz). served with white rice, fried yuca, garlic mojo and seasonal vegetables

carne asada

a delicious wood grilled sirloin steak (10oz.), marinated with our secret spices. served with white rice, french fries and salad.

entraña

grilled skirt steak (10oz). served with white rice, french fries and salad

churrasco

a butterflied grilled ny steak (18oz.). served with white, french fries, salad and chimichurri sauce.

carne aguacatala

grilled ny steak (10oz.). served with rice, tostones, guacamole and salad

sancocho de gallina

chicken soup cooked with a combination of spices, potatoes, yuca, plantains and corn. served with white rice, sweet plantain gulf wrapped corn of cilantro

sancocho de costilla

costilla is the main ingredient in this phenomenal bowl of soup. corn, yuca, plantains and corn. served with white rice, sweet plantain gulf wrapped corn of cilantro

sancocho de pescado

fish soup cooked with spices, white potatoes, yuca, plantains and corn. served with a side of fish fillet tossed with a homemade creamy sauce, white rice, green plantain and a sprig of cilantro

sancocho de costilla de res

beef rib soup cooked with a combination of spices, potatoes, yuca, plantains and corn. served with white rice, sweet plantain and a sprig of cilantro

mondongo

a traditional soup made with tripe and vegetables. served with white rice, sweet plantains, other and a sprig of cilantro

ajiaco santandereano

the traditional soup of bogota, colombia. it includes chicken with colombian yellow and white potatoes, corn, served with white rice, sweet plantains and avocado

cazuela paisa

hearty beef, pork belly, beans, chorizo, potato sticks and corn, a bowl served with white rice

daily special

a different dish offered every day. includes for chef's choice of meat. chicken, fish or pork, served with white rice, salad and daily dish. ask your server for today's special

chicharrón

chorizo

empanada

corn or cheese arepa

mousse de maracuyá

this tropical mousse is deliciously light and creamy! made with passion fruit, condensed milk, egg whites and sugar!