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El Golfo Restaurant
8739 Flower Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20901
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Main Menu
Lunch Special
Happy Hour
Main Menu
Appetizers
Ceviche Mixto
$12.99
White fish, shrimp and squid marinated with fresh lime juice, red onions, peppers and cilantro.
Gambas al Ajillo
$12.99
Shrimp sautéed with garlic, sherry wine, cilantro, served with hot rolls.
Appetizer Samplet Platter
$11.99
Cheese quesadilla, chicken taquitos and fried sweet baby corn tamales.
Mussels al Jenjibre
$7.99
Fresh mussels in sherry wine with fresh ginger and spring onion server with hot rolls.
Quesadilla
Two grilled flour tortillas filled with cheese, tomato and onions, served with guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo.
- $6.99
- Add chicken or beef $8.99
Queso Fundido con Chorizo
$7.99
Zesty Chihuahua cheese and chorizo/sausage fondue served with flour tortillas.
Yuca con Chicharrón
$6.99
Fried yucca/cassava, served with curtido, pico de gallo and morsels of pork cubes.
Taquitos Dorados
$7.99
Three crispy corn tortillas filled with seasoned chicken, served with guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo.
Nachos
Corn tortilla chips covered with beans and melted cheese, served with guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo.
- $5.99
- Add chicken or beef $8.99
Pupusas
$7.99
Three pupusas with cheese or pork and cheese served with curtido and salsa de tomate.
Plátanos
$4.99
Fried ripe plantain served with sour cream. Green fried plantain (tostones) served with salsa verde - $3.99
Tamales
Two Tamales with Chicken
- $6.99
- With Sweet Baby Corn (Elotes) $5.99
Soups
Sopa de Lima Yucateca
A native Yucatan soup made with chicken broth, shredded chicken and fresh cilantro.
- Large $8.99
- Small $5.99
Sopa de Mariscos
Delicious seafood broth with shrimp, scallops, squid and mussels.
- Large $13.99
- Small $8.99
Sopa de Res
Flavorful Salvadorian style beef broth with tender short ribs, cabbage, sweet corn on the cob, yuca and plantain.
- Large $12.99
- Small $7.99
Salads
Ensalada Chica
$4.99
Crisp mixed greens with tomato, cucumber, radish and red onions served with our homemade house dressing.
Ensalada de Guacamole
$8.99
A bed of fresh lettuce topped with homemade guacamole, garnished with tomato, radish and egg wedges.
Santa Cruz Salad
A bed of crisp lettuce topped with tomato, cucumber, avocado and tender grilled chicken breast. Your choice of chicken or beef.
- Chicken Breast $12.99
- Beef $13.99
Ensalada de Aguacate y Palmito
$7.99
Crisp mix greens with tomato, slices of avocado, egg and hearts of palm served with our homemade house dressing.
Mango Avocado Salad
$8.99
Served with light balsamic yogurt dressing.
El Golfo Salad
$13.99
Crisp mixed greens topped with tomato, avocado, egg wedges and ceviche mixto.
Vegetarian Dishes
All dishes served with black beans and rice.
Garden Quesadilla
$11.99
Two fresh flour tortillas golden grilled with cheese, poblano pepper, mushroom, onion and tomato.
Vegetable Burrito
$12.99
Topped with ranchera sauce and melted cheese.
Margarita's Platter
$13.99
Cheese chile relleno, cheese enchilada and crispy guacamole taco.
Spinach Enchilada
$13.99
Two fresh corn tortillas filled with sautéed spinach, mushroom and melted cheese.
Vegan Dishes
All dishes served with black beans and rice.
Vegan Chimichanga
$11.99
Large flour tortilla filled with vegetarian beans, sautéed vegetables, then rolled up and lightly deep fried.
Vegan Fajita
$13.99
A generous portion of garden fresh vegetables sautéed with olive oil, served on a sizzling platter.
Vegan Taco Salad
$9.99
Crispy taco shell filled with black beans, steamed broccoli, carrots, celery and red onion, topped with ranchera sauce.
Guanaco Vegetariano
$10.99
Fried plantain, yuca and sweet corn tamale served with curtido and guacamole.
Mexican Cuisine
All dishes served with rice and beans.
Enchiladas
Two fresh corn tortillas rolled up with chicken, beef or cheese topped with green tomatillo, red chili sauce and melted cheese.
- $12.99
- Seafood (shrimp and scallops) $15.99
Chimichanga
$13.99
Large fresh flour tortilla filled with chicken or beef, then rolled and lightly deep fried.
Chiles Rellenos
$13.99
Poblano peppers filled with white cheese and seasoned beef then dipped in egg batter and lightly fried, topped with ranchera sauce and melted cheese.
Plato Norteño
$13.99
Chicken burrito, cheese enchilada and guacamole.
Santa Fé Platter
$13.99
Cheese chile relleno, chicken enchilada and chicken tamale.
Pechuga a la Parrilla
$14.99
Tender grilled chicken breast seasoned with fresh lemon and herbs served over our delicious Durango sauce (light cheese sauce).
Grilled Shrimp
$18.99
Served with sautéed spinach and wild rice.
Burrito
$12.99
Large flour tortilla wrapped around your choice of chicken or beef.
Carne Asada a La Mexicana
$16.99
Charcoal grilled marinated skirt steak served with guacamole.
Parrillada Caliente
$17.99
Grilled marinated tender skirt steak, chicken breast and Mexican chorizo on a sizzling platter.
Super Golfo Fajita
$26.99
Grilled chicken, beef and lobster tail.
Tacos al Carbón
$15.99
Two fresh flour tortillas rolled with grilled chicken or beef and cheese.
Whole Wheat Fish Tacos
$15.99
Served with wild rice and mango salsa.
Mexican Yambalaya
$17.99
Sautéed large shrimp with spicy Mexican chorizo, fresh tomato, green peppers, celery and herbs.
Fajita Norteñas
Served with rice, beans, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo and flour tortillas.
- Chicken, beef or combo $17.99
- Trio (chicken, beef and shrimp) $19.99
Latin American Cuisine
All dishes served with rice and beans.
Pato en Olivas
$18.99
Half of roasted duck, juicy in the inside and crispy on the outside topped with green olives and sherry wine sauce.
Pollo al Horno
$15.99
Oven roasted half chicken marinated in herbs and mojo criollo, topped with sweet Spanish onions.
Mojarra la Unión
$20.99
Fresh whole Rock fish seasoned with herbs and lightly pan fried, served with garden salad.
Lomo Saltado
Sautéed strips of prime sirloin with fresh tomato, jalapeño and green peppers, red onion and cilantro in a special Peruvian sauce.
- $16.99
- Chicken $15.99
Camarones Azteca
$19.99
Sautéed large shrimp with scallions, sweet red and green peppers, red onions, cilantro and jalapeño peppers in our delicious garlic seafood sauce.
Salmón Acapulco
$20.99
Fresh grilled salmón filet topped with sautéed onion, shrimp and scallops in our Acapulco sauce.
Salmón Pacífico
$18.99
Served in a light garlic, Spanish capers and cilantro sauce.
Masitas de Puerco
$15.99
Cuban style oven baked morsels of pork, marinated in sevillas bitter oranges and mojo criollo, served with fried sweet plantain.
Bistec Criollo
$18.99
Grilled 12oz. tender Angus strip steak topped with sautéed green peppers, red onions, tomato, jalapeño and cilantro in a criolla sauce.
Pechuga Rellena
$17.99
Stuffed chicken breast with fresh spinach and mushrooms in a rich cream sauce.
Bistec en Salsa de Champiñones
$19.99
Tender Angus strip steak topped with sautéed sweet red onions and mushrooms in a merlot sauce.
Mariscada Siete Mares
$26.99
A seafood stew with shrimp, scallops, squid, clams, mussels, fish and half of a one pound lobster.
Mar y Tierra
Tender 12 oz. Angus strip steak and lobster tail, served with our special garlic brown and lobster sauce.
- $26.99
- With Shrimp $22.99
Pescado Criollo
$16.99
Fresh broiled whole trout, topped with sautéed red onions, green peppers, tomato, jalapeño and cilantro in our criolla sauce.
Pescado Empanizado
$16.99
Lightly breaded boneless rainbow trout, lightly pan fried served with sautéed vegetables.
Side Orders
White or Mexican Rice
$3.99Guacamole
$5.99Pinto or Black Beans
$2.99French Fries
$3.99Cheese Chile Relleno
$5.99Guacamole Taco
$4.99Beverages
Sodas, Coffee, Tea
$2.50
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Tonic Water, Club Soda, Fruit Punch, Pink Lemonade (free refill).
Juice, Homemade Refreshment, Jugos, Refrescos
$2.99
Horchata, Tamarindo, Marañon, Refresco de Frutas, Apple, Pineapple, Cranberry, Orange Juice.
Desserts
Flan
$6.99
Caramel Custard.
Tres Leches Cake
$6.99Chocolate mousse
$6.99Cajeta
$6.99
with Vanilla Ice Cream.
Sopapilla
$6.99
Lightly fried pastry with honey then dusted with cinnamon and powdered sugar.
Ice Cream
$4.99
Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate
From the bar
Cadillac Margarita
- Pitcher $35.99
- 1/2 Pitcher $25.99
- Glass $9.99
Regular Margarita
- Pitcher $29.99
- 1/2 Pitcher $19.99
- Glass $7.99
Sangria Red or White
- Pitcher $20.99
- 1/2 Pitcher $14.99
- Glass $6.99
Piña Colada
- Pitcher $19.99
- 1/2 Pitcher $13.99
- Glass $5.99
- Virgin $3.99
Licuados/Daiquiris (Strawberry, Lime or Mango)
- Pitcher $19.99
- 1/2 Pitcher $13.99
- Glass $5.99
- Virgin $3.99
Main
Juares Platter
$8.99
chicken enchilada & chicken tamale with rice, beans, guacamole, crema and pico de gallo.
Ropa Vieja
$9.99
shredded flank steak in a tomato sauce base, black bean, rice and tostones.
Pescado a La Veracruzana
$12.99
fresh catch of the day, broiled, topped with sautéed green olive in a tomato wine sauce.
Plato Tipico
$11.99
60z. grilled fajita steak served with rice, beans, salad, fried plantains and cream.
San Luis Fajita
$12.99
with grilled marinated chicken and bbq pork ribs.
Caribbean Quesadilla
$8.99
two grilled flour tortillas with chicken, black beans, fried plantains, pico de gallo and queso mixto.
Huevos Rancheros
$7.99
two fresh thin corn tortillas topped with pinto beans, ranchera sauce, melted cheese and two fried eggs.
Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo
$13.99
a delicious and aromatic shrimp in a butter capers and garlic sauce.
Taco Salad
$8.99
filled with pinto beans, shredded seasoned chicken, queso mixto and spring mix, garnished with guacamole, crema and pico de gallo.
Food Menu
Great for sharing. Not available for carry-out.
Quesadillas
$6.00
Build your own with chorizo, chicken or spinach & mushroom.
Nachos Deluxe
$5.00
House made tortilla chips covered with black beans, ropa vieja, blend of quesos and jalapeno.
Tres Amigos
$5.00
Three dipping sauces, signature guacamole, black bean & cheese sauce with house made corn chips.
Mussels
$4.00
Sautéed in Sherry wine, fresh ginger & garlic.
Yuca Frita
$4.00
With Spicy Mayo.
Taquito Bites
$5.00
Filled with chicken, served with pickled cabbage, tomato sauce and queso fresco.
Happy Tapas
$15.00
Ceviche mixto, grilled shrimp, yucca frita, chicharron & avocado.
Drink Specials
Signature Margarita
$4.00Vino del Dia
$5.00
Ask our server about today's feature wine.
Pitcher of Signature Sangria
$15.00
White or red wine blended with fresh fruit, finished with Brandy.
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General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
Bar
Brazilian
Cuban
Diner
Latin
Mexican
Seafood
Steakhouse
Vegan
Vegetarian
Meals
Lunch
Dinner
Brunch
Hours
Monday:
11:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday:
11:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday:
11:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 9:30pm
Friday:
11:00am - 10:30pm
Saturday:
11:00am - 10:30pm
Sunday:
11:00am - 9:30pm
About Us
El Golfo Restaurant stands out from the crowd with our fresh, authentic Latin and Mexican cuisine, sincere service, and the best margaritas around!It’s the place to go whether you like your Latin food mild or spicy and whether you’re a vegetarian, vegan or a steak lover, because we truly have something for everyone to enjoy! Guests rave about our refreshing Ceviche, juicy Carne Asada a la Mexicana, and of course our Tres Leches Cake to top things off.