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M A C O N D O R O O MThis versatile room can be used for social and corpoate events alike. Included in the room are internet capabil it ies and a f lat-screen te lev is ion with WiFi. Seated Capacity: 40Reception Capacity: 60

C O R A Z Ó N R O O MThis quintessential boardroom is ideal for corporate meetings or an intimate rehearsal dinner. A round table seating of 10 guests suits this room perfectly. A 60 inch flat screen television is available, along with laptop compatibi l ity and WiFi connections. Seated Capacity: 10

A L E G R Í A S R O O MThis completely private space wil l seat 50 banquet style or house standing reception for 75. Equipped with two flat screen televisions at either end of the room, the Alegrías also offers WiFi . Seated Capacity: 60Reception Capacity: 75

Américas River Oaks is a unique dining experience that represents the weaving of South, Central and North American cultures and cuisines. Cordúa’s modern interpretation of Latin cuisine – taking the ingredients from the span of the Americas from Alaska to Chile

W E L C O M E T O A M É R I C A S ! Enjoy our Latin inspired cuisine in a welcoming and entertaining atmosphere that guarantees to deliver you and your guests the flavors and hospitality our restaurants are known for. With our award winning cuisine and passion to provide quality food with exceptional service, Américas is the perfect location for family, friends, and colleagues. Enjoy a delicious meal and have a wonderful time!

latin kitchen & cocktails

R I V E R O A K S2040 West Gray Houston, TX 77019ph: 832 .200.1492 | fax: 832 .200.2463

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C A P R E S E P I P E T T E peeled teardrop tomato, basil, mozzarella

M A R T I N I O L I V E S H R I M P achiote grilled shrimp skewers, spanish blue cheese stuffed olive

T U N A TA R TA R E C O R N E T T E tomato confit, avocado mousse, toasted sesame, corn tortilla cornette

C E V I C H E M I X T O rainforest tilapia, gulf shrimp, avocado, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño

G R E E N A P P L E B R Û L É E blue cheese

S H R I M P C O C K TA I L cold boiled jumbo shrimp, chipotle cocktail sauce

M I N I G U L F C R A B C A K E S jumbo lump crabmeat, roasted peppers, corn, scallion, avocado, sauvignon blanc aioli

P L A N TA I N C R U S T E D C H I C K E N panela cheese, spicy black bean sauce

T I R I TA S potato crusted calamari strips, black pepper, roasted tomato salsa, jalapeño remoulade

B E E F T E N D E R L O I N & stilton fondue crostini blue cheese fondue, crispy fried leeks

L O B S T E R C O R N D O G house made lobster sausage, carnival style corndog batter, lemon chardonnay aioli

E M PA N A D I TA S chicken basil or ground beef tenderloin served with cilantro dressing

M I N I B E E F C H U R R A S C O certified angus beef, chimichurri,pickled onion, béarnaise

A N G E L W I N G S ethereally light chicken wings, habanero papaya, blue cheese sauce

S M O K E D L A M B L O L L I C H O P S grilled smoked baby lamb chops, panca chili marinade, yuca fries

T R E S L E C H E S C U P S our signature sweet cream laced vanilla sponge cake topped with italian meringue

T E Q U I L A B R E A D P U D D I N G toffee, tequila, caramel, cinnamon

D E L I R I O d e C H O C O L AT E chocolate truffle cake, hazelnut chocolate mousse, chocolate ganache, chocolate meringue

A L FA J O R E S dulce de leche filled shortbread cookies dusted with powdered sugar

PACKAGE OF TWO 9.50 PACKAGE OF THREE 13.50 PACKAGE OF FOUR 17.50 PACKAGE OF FIVE 20.50

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C A N A P É S

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B E E F T E N D E R L O I N 325 .50 se r ves 20 chargril led whole beef tenderloin marinated in our signature chimichurri

P O R K T E N D E R L O I N 176 .50 se r ves 20 tamale stuffed pork tenderloin, habanero beurre blanc

W H O L E R O A S T E D P I G 399 .50 se r ves 60 sweet sourdough rolls, pickled onion, ci lantro, black beans & crème fraîche

PA E L L A C A Z A D O R E S 25 .50 pe r pe rson spanish chorizo & saffron rice with char-gri l led petite fi let , corn smoked baby lamb chops, achiote braised pork carnitas, andouil le sausage & aji l lo sauce

PA E L L A d e M A R I S C O S 25 .50 pe r pe rson spanish chorizo & saffron rice with gri l led wild salmon, gri l led gulf shrimp, mussels & smoked crab fingers

A R T I S A N A L C H E E S E 9 .50 pe r pe rson local and imported cheeses, house made crostini , candied pecans, local honey, membril lo

GRILLED MARKET VEGETABLES 6 .50 pe r pe rson chimichurri gri l led seasonal offerings

EMPANADAS 9 .50 pe r pe rsonf laky golden-brown savory latin pastries

CEVICHE BAR 16 .50 pe r pe rson a h i t u n a coconut, crispy onion, peanut, jalapeño, cilantro

s h r i m p co c k ta i l cold boiled jumbo shrimp, chipotle cocktail sauce

m i x t o rainforest tilapia, gulf shrimp, avocado, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño

DES IGN YOUR OWN CRÊP E 8 .50 pe r pe rson strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, nutella, dulce de leche, tres leches, chocolate chip, chocolate ganache, whipped cream, maple syrup, cocoa powder, cinnamon, powdered sugar

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C H E F D I S P L A Y S & S T A T I O N S

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C O N T I N E N TA L B R E A K FA S T 15 .50 pe r pe rsonfresh orange and grapefruit juice

low fat yogurt , granola, danish, muffins, bagels & spreads

seasonal fruit and berries

fresh brewed coffee, decaf and tea

E X E C U T I V O B R E A K FA S T 18 .50 pe r pe rsonfresh orange and grapefruit juice

breakfast pastries and muffins

scrambled egg migas and salsa, roasted new potatoes

bacon and country sausage

seasonal fruit and berries

fresh brewed coffee, decaf and tea

P R E S I D E N T E B R E A K FA S T 21 .50 pe r pe rsonfresh orange and grapefruit juice

breakfast pastries and muffins

scrambled egg migas and salsa, roasted new potatoes

custard fi l led french toast , rum maple syrup

arepa steak and eggs

bacon and country sausage

seasonal fruit and berries

fresh brewed coffee, decaf and tea

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S T A T I O N S

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I G U A Z Ú 33 . 50

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P R I V A T E D I N I N G L U N C H

P U R A V I D A 29 . 50

M I X E D G R E E N S S A L A Dwith charred corn, peeled grape tomato, garlic herb crostini, pickled onion, radish, queso fresco & choice of dressing

C H U R R A S C O d e P O L L Ochimichurri grilled chicken breast, quinoa lentil blend, pico de gallo, roasted andean potatoes, grilled vegetables, béarnaise

F I S H TAC O S two tacos of white fish, cabbage, rocoto pepper & pico de gallo with rice, black beans, maduro & yuca choice of grilled or fried

C A R N I TA Sachiote braised pork shoulder, black bean – guajillo mole, jasmine rice & toasted sesame

M I X E D G R E E N S S A L A Dwith charred corn, peeled grape tomato, garlic herb crostini, pickled onion, radish, queso fresco & choice of dressing

P O L L O B A H I Agrilled chicken breast, grilled vegetables, roasted andean potatoes, jasmine rice, coconut beurre blanc sauce

F I L E T E C O N H O N G O S grilled beef petite filet, tempura mushroom, pisco peppercorn sauce & corn poblano arroz rajas

S A L M O N TA M A R I N D Ogrilled scottish salmon, roasted brussels sprouts, spicy black bean, rocoto pepper purée, crema oxaquena & tamarind guajillo glaze

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I P A N E M A 45 . 50

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M Á N C O R A 55 . 50

P R I V A T E D I N I N G L U N C H

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E M PA N A D A Sflaky golden-brown savory latin pastries

A H I T U N A C E V I C H E coconut, crispy onion, peanut, jalapeño, cilantro

A N G E L W I N G S ethereally light chicken wings, habanero papaya, blue cheese sauce

L O B S T E R C O R N D O G S house made lobster sausage, carnival style corndog batter & lemon chardonnay aioli

C E V I C H E F L I G H T ahi tuna coconut, crispy onion, peanut, jalapeño, cilantro

mixto rainforest tilapia, gulf shrimp, avocado, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño

shrimp cocktail cold boiled jumbo shrimp, chipotle cocktail sauce

S M O K E D L A M B L O L L I C H O P S grilled smoked baby lamb chops, panca chili marinade, yuca fries

P O L L O E N C A M I S A D Oplantain crusted chicken, roasted tomato, seared panela cheese & purée of spicy-smokey black bean sauce crema fresca

P E T I T E C H U R R A S C O 6 oz certified angus beef ® tenderloin, butterflied, char-grilled & served with roasted andean potatoes, grilled vegetables & béarnaise sauce

S A L M O N V E R D E gri l led scottish salmon, achiote gri l led shrimp, roasted salsa verde, crema, avocado, pico de gallo & queso fresco

C A R N I TA Sachiote braised pork shoulder, black bean – guajillo mole, jasmine rice & toasted sesame

P E T I T E C H U R R A S C O 6 oz certified angus beef ® tenderloin, butterflied, char-grilled & served with roasted andean potatoes, grilled vegetables & béarnaise sauce

PA R G O d e L U J O gril led red snapper fi let , sautéed shrimp, scallops, roasted tomato, avocado, ci lantro, white wine cream sauce & jasmine rice

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M I X E D G R E E N S S A L A Dwith charred corn, peeled grape tomato, garlic herb crostini, pickled onion, radish, queso fresco & choice of dressing

M I X E D G R E E N S S A L A Dwith charred corn, peeled grape tomato, garlic herb crostini, pickled onion, radish, queso fresco & choice of dressingg

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M I X E D G R E E N S S A L A Dwith charred corn, peeled grape tomato, garlic herb crostini, pickled onion, radish, queso fresco & choice of dressing

C U B A N Ablack bean soup with onion-cilantro relish & provolone cheese served in a toasted sourdough bread boule

T I R I TA S potato crusted calamari strips, black pepper, roasted tomato salsa, jalapeño remoulade

P O L L O E N C A M I S A D O plantain crusted chicken, roasted tomato, seared panela cheese & purée of spicy-smokey black bean sauce, crema fresca

F I L E T E C O N H O N G O S grilled beef petite filet, tempura mushroom, pisco peppercorn sauce & corn poblano arroz rajas

C A R N I TA S & S H R I M Pachiote braised pork shoulder, grilled shrimp, black bean– guajillo mole, jasmine rice & toasted sesame

T R E S L E C H E S D E L I R I O d e C H O C O L AT E T E Q U I L A B R E A D P U D D I N G

E M PA N A D A Sflaky golden-brown savory latin pastries

A N G E L W I N G S ethereally light chicken wings, habanero papaya, blue cheese sauce

S H R I M P C O C K TA I L cold boiled jumbo shrimp, chipotle cocktail sauce

S A L M O N V E R D E gri l led scottish salmon, achiote gri l led shrimp, roasted salsa verde, crema, avocado, pico de gallo & queso fresco

C H ATA A N D I N A 8 oz wagyu filet of sirloin marinated in chimichurri, char-grilled, topped with sautéed baby bella mushrooms in a brandy butter sauce served with red skin potato purée

C E R D O R E L L E N Oachiote rubbed pork tenderloin stuffed with cilantro tamalito, topped with jumbo lump crab meat, jumbo shrimp, roasted tomato, avocado, habanero beurre blanc

B A R I L O C H E 49 . 50

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M I X E D G R E E N S S A L A Dwith charred corn, peeled grape tomato, garlic herb crostini, pickled onion, radish, queso fresco & choice of dressing

C U B A N Ablack bean soup with onion-cilantro relish & provolone cheese served in a toasted sourdough bread boule

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C R A B C A K E jumbo lump crabmeat, roasted peppers, corn, scallion, avocado, sauvignon blanc aioli

C O R N S M O K E D C R A B F I N G E R Slemon butter, puffed yuca

S M O K E D L A M B L O L L I C H O P S grilled smoked baby lamb chops, panca chili, yuca fries

S E A B A S S C H I L E N Osouth american sea bass, achiote gri l led shrimp, guaji l lo sauce, arroz con rajas, citrus salad

T H E C H U R R A S C O 8 oz signature center cut certified angus beef ® tenderloin, butterflied, char-grilled & served with roasted andean potatoes, grilled vegetables & béarnaise sauce

S M O K E D R AC K O F L A M B corn smoked & grilled with five grain quinoa, black beluga lentil, pickled onion & anise demi glace

E M PA N A D A Sflaky golden-brown savory latin pastries

L O B S T E R C O R N D O G S house made lobster sausage, carnival style corndog batter & lemon chardonnay aioli

C E V I C H E F L I G H T ahi tuna coconut, crispy onion, peanut, jalapeño, cilantro

shrimp cocktail cold boiled jumbo shrimp, chipotle cocktail sauce

mixto rainforest tilapia, gulf shrimp, avocado, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño

PA R G O d e L U J O grilled red snapper filet, sautéed shrimp, scallops, roasted tomato, avocado, cilantro, white wine cream sauce & jasmine rice

T H E C H U R R A S C O 8 oz signature center cut certified angus beef ® tenderloin, butterflied, char-grilled & served with roasted andean potatoes, grilled vegetables & béarnaise sauce

PA E L L A C A Z A D O R E S spanish chorizo & saffron rice with char-grilled petite filet, corn smoked baby lamb chops, achiote braised pork carnitas, andouille sausage & ajillo sauce

G A L Á P A G O S 66 . 50

M A C H U P I C C H U 75 . 50

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P R I V A T E D I N I N G D I N N E R

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C A E S A R heart of romaine, caesar dressing, parmesan & garlic herb crostini

V U E LV E a l a V I D A peruvian lobster & shrimp bisque with lobster, shrimp & mussels, grape tomato, red onion, tarragon & grilled rustic bread

C A E S A R heart of romaine, caesar dressing, parmesan & garlic herb crostini

V U E LV E a l a V I D A peruvian lobster & shrimp bisque with lobster, shrimp & mussels, grape tomato, red onion, tarragon & grilled rustic bread

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1salad entree group a - choose one side group c - choose two32.50 PER PERSON

2salad entree group a - choose twoside group c - choose twodessert - choose one45.50 PER PERSON

3salad or soupentree group a - choose oneentree group b - choose oneside group c - choose oneside group d - choose onedessert - choose two52.50 PER PERSON

4salad or soupentree group a - choose oneentree group b - choose twoside group c - choose twoside group d - choose twodessert - choose three65.50 PER PERSON

SALADSmixed greens

caesar

caprese

quinoa & lentil cobb

ENTRÉES (group a)pollo bahía

pollo encamisado

carnitas

filete con hongos

churrasco de pollo

lomo latino

pasta criolla

ENTRÉES (group b)salmon verde

salmon tamarindo

pargo de lujo

paella cazadores

paella de mariscos

smoked rack of lamb

SIDES (group c)jasmine rice

black beans

red skin potato purée

grilled vegetables

chargrilled corn & crispy mushroom

brussels sprouts

chiles y cebollas

plantain maduros

SIDES (group d)ceviche mixto

paella rice

yuca fries

grilled asparagus

empanadas

corn poblano arroz

quinoa pilaf

truffled andean potatoes

DESSERTStres leches

delirio de chocolate

tequila bread pudding

alfajores

espresso cheesecake

B U F F E T

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F I S H TA C O S 11two tacos of white fish, cabbage, rocoto pepper & pico de gallochoice of grilled or fried

L AT I N O C H I C K E 1 2 S A N D W I C H plantain crusted chicken, black bean sauce, provolone, lettuce & pico de gallo

C A R N I TA S TA C O S 12two tacos of crisp guajillo braised pork with guacamole, tomatillo sauce & pickled onions

A M A Z Ó N B U R G E R 14ground tenderloin, sliced pork belly, provolone, avocado, pickled onion, smoked mustard, red pepper rémoulade on brioche with french fries

C H I C K E N C A E S A R 1 2grilled chicken, heart of romaine, caesar dressing, parmesan, lemon & garlic herb crostini

Q U I N O A L E N T I L 14 C O B B w i t h c h i c k e n grilled chicken, black beluga lentil, five-grain quinoa, avocado, bacon, queso fresco, pico de gallo & poblano honey mustard

M I X E D G R E E N S 12 w i t h c h i c k e n grilled chicken, with charred corn, peeled grape tomato, garlic herb crostini, pickled onion, radish, queso fresco & cilantro dressing

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