Menu for Americas Restaurant Latin Cuisine for Fine Dining in Houston at the Galleria

Américas Restaurant

New World Latin Cuisine
1800 Post Oak Boulevard
Houston, Texas  77056
Phone: (713) 961-1492
Fax: (713) 626-2701

Relleno at Americas Restaurant!

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Americas, Ceviche, Delirio de Chocolate at Americas Restaurant!
Hours:
Mon-Thurs: 11 am - 10 pm
Fri: 11 am - 11 pm
Sat:  5 pm - 11 pm
Closed Sunday
Wine List

Enjoy our monthly wine dinners!  For more information, contact us!

Private Dining:

Featuring the Corazon, a semi-private room, and the Alegrias, a private room, Americas is ready to make your next special event an unforgettable experience!  For more information, click here!

Catering Available:

Chef/owner Michael Cordúa has taken the best from his six restaurants to produce a contemporary flavor unique to Cordúa Catering!  At your home or ours, we are delighted to provide you with attention to detail, impeccable service, flawless presentation and the unique Cordúa flavors.

For more information, contact us!

Full Service "Bar 1492"

Children's Menu
Valet Parking
Happy Hour:
Mon-Fri: 4 - 7 pm
Payment:

All Major Credit Cards

 

 

 

 



Lunch Specials

 

Enjoy a unique adventure into Latin America!


Quail Taquito

Taco of bacon wrapped quail stuffed with peppers and Chontaleño cheese 15

Encamisado

Plantain crusted chicken breast & chontaleño cheese over black bean sauce 12

Chico 
The finest, most tender and flavorful grilled beef tenderloin you'll ever have 26 
Torta

Grilled chicken breast sandwich with bacon, avocado and tomato served with French fries 9

Mixta 
Mixed grilled trio of beef tenderloin, chicken breast and shrimp 16 
Arroz 
Latin style paella - fish, chicken, crab, shrimp, sausage & calamari with saffron rice 18 
Espada 
Grilled swordfish Churrasco with shrimp, fresh tomatoes and salsa fresca 18 
Caliente 
Grilled salmon with ceviche beurre blanc 15 
Puntas 
Grilled beef tenderloin, shrimp and lump crabmeat over Stilton sauce 19 
The Cordua Burger

1/2 pound Wagyu beef burger with Provolone cheese, pickled onions, bacon, avocado

on a toasted sweet sourdough roll served with French Fries 14

Filete 
Grilled beef tenderloin, young peppercorn sauce and crispy baby portobellos 16 
Ahuacatl 
Grilled chicken breast with fresh avocado sauce 12 
Relleno 
Achiote pork filet mignon, corn tamalito, grilled shrimp and fresh tomato 15

Exquisito

Pan seared tilapia filet & shrimp dressed with citrus habanero sauce 15 
Tomatado 
Pan roasted tilapia & shrimp with smoked tomatoes and mushrooms 15 
Camarones 
Achiote grilled shrimp, smoked crab fingers and corn fettuccine with lobster sauce 15 
The Perfect Lunch Salad

Designed by you & made to perfection!  Ask for the salad card & select from a variety

of fresh ingredients to customize your own lunch entrée salad 10

 

 

Executive Luncheon

weekdays 11 - 4pm   15.95

 

- 1st -

House Salad or Soup of the Day

 

- 2nd -

Pollo Entomatado

Angel hair pasta, roasted chicken, broccolini and smoked tomato sauce with cotija cheese

Grilled Salmon

With roasted shiitake mushroom, braised cabbage, and raspberry dill sauce

 

- 3rd -

A dessert of your choice:

Tres leches, Piragua de Crema Catalana, Cappuccino or Espresso

 

Coffee, Regular Iced Tea or Soda included.

Bottle Teas & Water additional charge.

 

 

Entradas

Marineros

Corn-smoked crab fingers with herbed yuca polenta and jalapeño lime sauce 18

Margarita

Grilled quesadilla dressed in margherita style with mozzarella, tomato, basil,

and cotija cheese 8  add shrimp 12

Empanaditas

Golden, flaky Latin empanaditas stuffed with assorted savory fillings 13

Atun

Sashimi grade tuna over avocado mousse with a hint of ginger 12

Ceviche

Peruvian style served in a carved pineapple 12

Tiritas

Potato crusted strings of calamari 12

Queso Manchego Fondue

Tableside fondue of Spanish Manchego cheese served with assorted artisanal breads 12

Cuatro

Mixed platter of chicken repocheta, marineros, empanaditas & tiritas, serves 2-4 20


 

 

Cozy booths accomodate small parties Enjoy our fine wines! Any size party is welcome at Americas

 

 

Soup and Salad

Cubana 
Black bean soup served in a bread boule with crème fraîche and tortilla crisps 8 
Peruana 
Potato and roasted leek soup with sweet jumbo lump crab meat 9.5 
Ensalada 
Hearts of romaine, baby mesclun greens, Manchego cheese & your choice of dressing 8 
César 
La original de Tijuana 8.5 
Espinacas 
Baby spinach, arugula, Manchego cheese, roasted almonds and bacon Xerez vinagreta 9.5 
 

 

Entrees


Churrasco 
The finest most tender and flavorful grilled beef tenderloin you'll ever have 
8oz 30   12oz 44   16oz 56 
Churrasco de Cordero 
Market Price

Medallon

Beef medallion, Stilton sauce and portobello fries 34

Relleno

Roasted pork filet mignon with corn tamalito, grilled shrimp and lump crabmeat 26

Lomito

Grilled beef tenderloin, fresh pico and salsa Idiazabal 23

Cerdo

Pork tenderloin with smoked tomato sauce and artichoke bottoms filled with

goat cheese, spinach and lump crabmeat 26

Encamisado

Chicken breast crusted with plantain and Chontaleño cheese over blackbean sauce 18

Ahuacatl

Grilled chicken breast, fresh avocado sauce and pico de gallo 18

Ajillo

Pan seared chicken, garlic, peppers & saffron with basil over angle hair pasta 18

Vegetarian

Vegetarian empanada, spinach crepe, farfalle pasta with jicama, zucchini & beet slaw,

portobellos with tomato basil concassé & fire-grilled vegetables 18

 

 

Seafood 

Américas 
Corn crusted red snapper with shrimp and lemon scented crème fraîche 26 
Chileno 
Roasted Chilean sea bass with sweet corn and poblano spoon bread  Market Price
Pargo
Pan-seared red snapper, shrimp & jumbo lump crab meat 

with a citrus habanero beurre blanc 32
Inca 
Potato crusted red snapper & calamari with vine ripened tomatoes and capers 30 
Atunazo 
Pan-seared sashimi grade tuna steak with miso sauce and ginger shrimp slaw 28 
Tallarines 
Achiote grilled shrimp and crab fingers with corn fettuccine and lobster sauce 25 
Salmón 
Roasted salmon filet with ceviche beurre blanc 22 
Espada 
Grilled swordfish Churrasco with shrimp and salsa fresca 26 
Arroz 
Américas style paella with grilled fish, crab, chorizo, shrimp, scallops 
and calamari with saffron rice 30 
 

 

The unique multi-level setting at Americas Enjoy a cozy booth! Let Americas host your special event!

 


Sides


4oz Grilled Lobster Tail Al Ajillo Market Price

Jumpo Lump Crab Meat Sautéed in Citrus Butter Reduction 8

Sautéed Garlic Jumbo Shrimp 5 each

 Plantain-crusted Jumbo Shrimp 5 each

Quail "Taquito" 10

Jalapenos and Onions Flambéed Tableside 6

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms 5

Potato Terrine 4

Grilled Jumbo Asparagus 5

Black Beans and Rice 4



Sweets


The Original Tres Leches 
Everyone should experience it at least once 8
Piragua de Crema Catalana 
Golden caramelized vanilla crème brulée 8
Delirio de Chocolate 
Chocolate truffle cake with chocolate soufflé & chocolate ganache 8
Frutas Frescas con Alfajores 
Fresh fruits with vanilla scented sauternes nectar and Alfajores Limeños cookies 8 
Pío XV 
Warm bread pudding with vanilla-brandy sauce and homemade coconut ice cream 8
Arroz Asturiano 
Cinnamon rice pudding 8
“Dulce de Leche” Cheesecake 
Evita’s favorite 8
Bocadito del Cielo 
Cajeta filled Tres Leches muffin with Bailey’s Irish cream sauce 8
Nieves de Coco o Frutas 
Array of sorbets or island inspired fresh coconut ice cream 8

 


Freshly Brewed Coffee Selections

Américas Coffee 
Frangelico, Bailey’s, Kahlúa & Amaretto Di Saronno 8
Café Italiano 
Frangelico 8
Caribbean Coffee 
A unique combination of Flor de Caña Rum, Kahlúa & Brandy 8
Nutty Irishman 
Bailey’s Irish cream & Frangelico 8
Buenas Noches 
Courvoisier & Grand Marnier 8
Godiva Cappuccino - Crème de la Crème 
Godiva white chocolate liqueur & steaming hot cappuccino 8

Menu Items and Prices Subject to Change Without Notice