Benitos Place Menu
Introducing the Menu at Benitos Place
Welcome to Benitos Place, a hidden gem nestled in Washington, D.C., serving up authentic Latin American cuisine with a special focus on Honduran flavors. This cozy spot is perfect for casual lunches and delightful dinners, both indoors and on the inviting outdoor patio.
The menu features mouthwatering options, from the signature baleadas and pupusas to superbly crafted churrasco. Each dish vibrates with rich, vibrant flavors, showcasing the culinary traditions of Honduras. Complement your meal with refreshing beverages like horchata or the indulgently thick champurrado.
With many vegetarian choices and a friendly atmosphere suitable for families and groups, Benitos Place has quickly become a local favorite. Whether you're diving into loaded steak nachos or savoring the fried plantains, this restaurant promises a satisfying culinary journey worth experiencing.
Bebidas Calientes
Champurrado
Mexican chocolate drink. A chocolate-based atole, a warm and thick mexican beverage.
Ponche De Frutas
Warm fruit punch.
Atole De Garbanzo
Warm chickpea tea. thick consistency, traditional mexican hot tea.
Cafe
Coffee.
Horchata
Tamarindo
Tropical Banana
Fanta Naranja
Change up your routine with the bright, bubbly, fruity orange flavor.
Tropical Uva
Grape.
Coconut Water
Agua de coco.
Gatorade
Jarritos
Tamarind, pineapple, mandarin,fruit bunch, grapefruit. Please specify in notes your flavor Por favor especifique en las notas que sabor.
Sangria
Red Bull
Coca Cola
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
Hibiscus Tea
Agua de jamaica.
Bebidas Frias
Aperitivos
Chips y Guacamole
Chips & guacamole.
Chips y Queso
Chips & cheese.
2 Pastelitos
Dos empanadas de res o pollo. 2 beef or chicken empanadas.
Loaded Steak Nachos
Yuca y Chicharrn
Cassava and fried pork rind. Raz de yuca frita con chicharrones. Deep fried cassava root with fried pork rinds.
Chips & Salsa
Pltanos Fritos
Fried Plantains. Pltanos fritos servidos con crema. Fried plantains served with cream.
Loaded Chicken Nachos
Bistec o pollo a la plancha, frijoles, queso, jalapeos, guacamole, pico de gallo y crema agria. Steak or grilled chicken, beans, cheese, jalapeos, guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream.
Pupusas Queso
Cheese.
Pupusas Loroco y Queso
Loroco and cheese.
Pupusas Revueltas
Mixed.
Pupusas Frijol y Queso
Bean and cheese.
Pupusas
Baleadas
Baleadas Sencillas
Plain.
Baleadas Pollo
Chicken.
Baleadas Bistec
Steak.
Gorditas Chorizo
Gorditas Asada
Gorditas Lengua
Beef tongue.
Gorditas Tinga de Pollo
Chicken tinga.
Gorditas Carnitas
Pork.
Gorditas
Sopes
Sopes Tinga de Pollo
Chicken tinga.
Sopes Asada
Sopes Lengua
Beef tongue.
Sopes Carnitas
Pork.
Sopes Chorizo
Tostadas Pollo
Chicken.
Tostadas
Desayuno Tpico
Desayuno Tipico con carne asada
Desayuno tpico con carne asada.
Desayuno Tipico Queso
Cheese. Huevos, frijoles, queso seco, pltanos fritos, crema, aguacate14
Pollo Frito con Tajadas
Fried chicken with sliced plantains. Pollo frito. Servido con tajadas en rodajas y cubierto con repollo en rodajas, pico de gallo, cebollas encurtidas y aderezo. Fried chicken. Served with sliced fried green bananas topped with sliced cabbage, pico de gallo, pickled onions and dressing.
Carne Asada
Bistec de fajita a la plancha. Con arroz, frijoles, ensalada y tortilla de maz. Grilled fajita steak. With rice, beans, salad, and corn tortilla.
Pescado Frito con Tajadas
Fried fish with sliced plantains. Pescado frito. Servido con tajadas en rodajas y cubierto con repollo en rodajas, pico de gallo, cebollas encurtidas y aderezo. Fried fish. Served with sliced fried green bananas topped with sliced cabbage, pico de gallo, pickled onions and dressing.
Pepin Guatemalteco de Res
Guatemalan beef pepin. El plato ms antiguo y autctono de guatemala. Costilla de res, baada en un guiso de tomate, chiles y especias sazonadas. Se sirve con arroz, frijoles y tortillas. Guatemala's oldest and indigenous dish. Beef short rib, bathed in a tomato, chilis, seasoned spices stew. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas.
Carne Molida y Tajadas
Ground beef and sliced plantains. Carne molida de res sazonada. Servido con tajadas fritas en rodajas cubiertas con repollo en rodajas, pico de gallo, cebollas encurtidas y aderezo. Seasoned ground beef. Served with sliced fried green bananas topped with sliced cabbage, pico de gallo, pickled onions and dressing.
Milanesa de Pollo
Chicken milanesa. Pechuga de pollo empanizada servida con arroz, frijoles y ensalada. Breaded chicken breast served with rice, beans, and salad.
Costilla Asada
Grilled rib. Costillas asadas, servidas con arroz, frijoles, ensalada y tortillas de maz. Grilled short ribs, served with rice, beans, salad, and corn tortillas.
Chuleta con Tajadas
Pork chop with sliced plantains. Chuleta de cerdo. Servido con tajadas en rodajas, cubierto con repollo en rodajas, pico de gallo, cebollas encurtidas y aderezo. Pork chop. Served with sliced fried green bananas, topped with sliced cabbage, pico de gallo, pickled onions and dressing.
Birria De Chivo
Braised Goat.
Costillas en Salsa Verde
Ribs in green sauce.Eleccin de salsa de chile verde picante o mole de Guerrero. Servido con arroz, frijoles y tortillas de maz. Choice of spicy green chili salsa or mole de Guerrero. Served with rice, beans, and corn tortillas.
Bistec Encebollado
Steak with onions. Bistec marinado con cebolla, tomate y pimiento verde. Servido con arroz, frijoles, ensalada y tortilla de maz. Marinated steak topped with onions, tomatoes, and green bell peppers. Served with rice, beans, salad, corn tortilla.
Milanesa de Carne
Beef milanesa. Chuleta de bistec empanizada en rodajas. Con arroz, frijoles y ensalada. Sliced breaded steak cutlet. With rice, beans, and salad.
Chuleta Encebollada
Pork Chop with Onions. Chuleta de cerdo marinada con cebolla, tomate y pimiento verde. Servido con arroz, frijoles, ensalada y tortilla de maz. Marinated pork chop topped with onions, tomatoes, and green bell peppers. Served with rice, beans, salad, corn tortilla.
Camarones en Crema
Shrimp in cream sauce.
Camarones a la Diabla
Deviled shrimp.
Camarones Yucatecos
Yucatecos shrimp.
Pollo a la Plancha
Grilled chicken. Pechuga de pollo a la plancha servida con arroz, frijoles y ensalada. Grilled chicken breast served with rice, bean, and salad.
Pollo en Crema
Chicken in cream sauce. Crema de pollo guisada servida con arroz, frijoles y tortilla. Cream of chicken stew served with rice, beans and tortilla.
Camarones Entomatados
Shrimp in sauted tomatoes.
Camarones a la Ranchera
Ranch style shrimp.
Ceviche de Camarn
Shrimp ceviche.
Chile Relleno
Pimiento relleno de carne molida, frito en mezcla de huevo. Servido con arroz, frijoles y tortilla de maz. Stuffed bell pepper with ground beef, fried in egg batter. Served with rice, beans, and corn tortilla.
Platos Principales
Moles
Mole Poblano
Poblano Mole.
Mole de Guerrero
Sopa de Res
Beef soup.
Pozole Verde
Pozole verde con carne de cerdo. Green hominy soup with pork meat.
Pozole Blanco
Pozole blanco con carne de cerdo. White hominy soup with pork meat.
Sopa de Gallina
Hen soup. Pollo de corral criado en casa y sopa de verduras. Free range home raised chicken and vegetable soup.
Sopa de Mondongo
Tripe soup. Tripa y sopa de verduras con arroz y tortillas de maz. Beef tripe and vegetable soup with rice, and corn tortillas.
Sopa de Mariscos
Seafood soup. Con crema o leche de coco a elegir. Con arroz y tortillas de maz. Seafood soup (shrimp, fish, mussels, clam) with choice of cream or coconut milk. Paired with rice, and corn tortillas.
Pancita Mexicana
Mexican belly. Sopa de tripas y patas de res, con un toque picante. Beef tripe and foot soup, with a hint of spice.
Sopas
Ensalada
Chicken
House salad with chicken.
Shrimp
House salad with shrimp.
House Salad
Lechuga iceberg, pepinos, zanahorias ralladas, aguacate, tomates cherry. Iceberg lettuce, cucumbers, shredded carrots, avocado, cherry tomatoes.
Steak
House salad with fajita steak.
Tacos Mexicanos
Mexican tacos. Cada uno. Each.
4 Tacos Fritos de Pollo
4 fried chicken tacos. Cuatro tacos fritos estilo mexicano con pollo desmenuzado. 4 Mexican style fried tacos with shredded chicken.
QuesoBirria
Braised beef and mozzarella cheese taco, with beef broth-consome sauce
Tacos de Birria
Cada uno. Each.
2 Tacos Fritos Hondureos
2 honduran fried tacos. Dos tacos dorados de pollo frito crujiente con rebanadas de repollo, pico de gallo, queso rallado, aderezo y cebollas encurtidas. 2 golden crispy fried chicken tacos with sliced cabbage, pico de gallo, grated cheese, topped with dressing & pickled onions.
Consom De Birria
Consume de chivo. Braised goat broth-sauce.
Tacos
Enchiladas
Enchiladas Mexicanas Verdes
Green mexican enchiladas. Salsa verde o roja a elegir sobre tortillas rellenas de pollo. Cubierto con lechuga y un acompaante de arroz. Choice of green or red sauce over chicken stuffed tortillas. Topped with lettuce and a side of rice.
2 Enchiladas Hondureas
2 Honduran Enchiladas. Dos tortillas crujientes cubiertas con carne de res, repollo, crema y queso. 2 crunchy tortillas topped with beef, cabbage, cream & cheese.
Quesadillas Carne
Beef.
Quesadillas Chorizo
Quesadillas Pollo
Chicken.
Quesadillas Carnitas
Pork.
Quesadillas Mexicanas
Quesadillas Americanas
Quesadillas Americanas Carnitas
Pork.
Quesadillas Americanas Pollo
Chicken.
Quesadillas Americanas Carne
Beef.
Quesadillas Americanas Queso
Cheese.
Fajita de Pollo
Chicken fajita. Pollo marinado a la plancha con pimientos, cebollas, servido con arroz, frijoles y tortilla de maz. Marinated grilled chicken with bell peppers, onions, served with rice, beans, and corn tortilla.
Fajita Mixta con Pollo y Bistec
Mixed fajita with chicken & steak. Pollo y bistec marinados a la plancha con pimientos y cebollas. Servido con arroz, frijoles y tortilla de maz. Marinated grilled chicken & steak with bell peppers, onions. Served with rice, beans, and corn tortilla.
Fajita de Res
Beef Fajita. Bistec marinado a la plancha con pimientos y cebollas. Servido con arroz, frijoles y tortilla de maz. Marinated grilled steak with bell peppers, onions. Served with rice, beans, and corn tortilla.
Fajita de Camarones
Shrimp fajita. Camarones marinados a la plancha con pimientos y cebollas. Servido con arroz, frijoles y tortilla de maz. Marinated grilled shrimp with bell peppers, onions. Served with rice, beans, and corn tortilla.
Fajita Mixta con Pollo, Bistec y Camarn
Mixed Fajita with Chicken, Steak & Shrimp. Pollo marinado a la plancha, bistec y camarones con pimientos, cebollas. Servido con arroz, frijoles y tortilla de maz. Marinated grilled chicken, steak, and shrimp with bell peppers, onions. Served with rice, beans, and corn tortilla.
Fajita
Tortas y Sndwiches
Torta de Milanesa Mexicana
Mexican milanesa torta. Carne a escoger, lechuga, tomate, aguacate, frijoles refritos servidos en un panecillo telera. Choice of meat, lettuce, tomato, avocado, refried beans served on a telera roll.
Pan con Pollo
Bread with chicken. Pollo guisado, curtido blanco, huevo muy cocido, tomate, remolacha, rbano, pepino y berros en un panecillo francs. Stewed chicken, white pickled, hard boiled egg, tomato, beet, radish, cucumber, and watercress on a french roll.
Torta de Jamn con Queso
Ham with cheese torta. Jamn, queso, lechuga, tomate, aguacate, frijoles refritos servidos en panecillo telera. Ham, cheese, lettuce, tomato, avocado, refried beans served on a telera roll.
