Mi Patria Ecuadorian Restaurant menù, West Des Moines
Mi Patria Ecuadorian Restaurant West Des Moines - Menu
APPETIZERS
Empanadas
Fresh turnover stuffed with your choice of either beef, chicken or cheese
Papa Serrana
Perfectly cooked baby potatoes sautéed with Ecuadorian style chicharron, green onions and cilantro, tossed with mozzarella cheese.
Picadillo de Hornado
Roasted, lean and tender pulled pork served with potato patties, white corn, fava beans and ensalada criolla.
Tortilla de Yuca
Delicious yucca patty stuffed with cheese, topped with ensalada criolla.
Tortilla de Verde con Ensalada Criolla
Savory plantain patty stuffed with perfectly seasoned beef and vegetables, topped with ensalada criolla.
Llapingachos
Potato patties stuffed with cheese, topped with warm peanut sauce (contains peanuts).
Patacones con Queso
Fried green plantain served with a slice of fresh cheese
SANDWICHES
Sandwich de Hornado
Oven roasted pulled pork served on a toasted ciabatta bun with mayo, lettuce and ensalada criolla, accompanied by a side of fries
Sandwich de Bistec
Ecuadorian-style *steak served on a toasted ciabatta bun with mayo, sliced tomatoes, avocado and crisp lettuce, accompanied by a side of fries.
Sandwich de Pollo Asado
Grilled, marinated chicken breast, served on a toasted ciabatta bun with mayo, lettuce, tomato, and onions, accompanied by a side of fries.
Sandwich de Tilapia
Lightly breaded tilapia fillet, pan-fried to perfection, served on a ciabatta bun topped with shrimp ceviche, lettuce and avocado, accompanied by a side of fries
SEAFOOD SPECIALTIES
Camarones al Ajillo
Large shrimp sautéed with hot peppers, simmered in a house special sauce, served with steamed white rice, lettuce, slices of tomato and patacones.
Arroz Marinero
A medley of shrimp, crab legs, clams, mussels, and vegetables, cooked then tossed with yellow rice and garnished with slices of fried ripe plantain.
Camarones Apanados
Large shrimp, lightly breaded and fried, served with lentil rice, lettuce, sliced tomatoes, avocado and fried ripe plantain.
Arroz con Camarones
Shrimp and vegetables tossed with yellow rice, garnished with slices of fried ripe plantain.
Tilapia Frita
Flavorful tilapia lightly breaded then pan-fried golden, served with lentil rice, lettuce, patacones, avocado and ensalada criolla.
Ceviche de Pescado
Fresh fish marinated in lime juice, served with onions, tomatoes, green peppers, and cilantro, accompanied by a side of patacones and steamed white rice.
Ceviche de Camaron
Succulent cooked shrimp served with tomatoes, onions and green peppers tossed in a savory citrus-based juice, garnished with toasted corn, served with a side of patacones and steamed white rice.
Ceviche Mixto
A mouthwatering combination of cooked shrimp, fresh fish, and clams, served with tomatoes, onions and green peppers, tossed in a citrus-based juice garnished with toasted corn, accompanied by a side of patacones and steamed white rice.
ENTREES
Carne Asada
Grilled *steak served with steamed white rice, lentil menestra, patacones and ensalada criolla.
Costillas a la Brasa
Tender and succulent spareribs, infused with traditional Ecuadorian flavors, slow cooked, finished a la brasa, served with steamed white rice, ensalada criolla, lentil menestra and sweet ripe plaintains.
*Churrasco
Grilled *steak served with steamed white rice, lettuce, sliced tomatoes, avocado, bean menestra, fried egg and slices of fried ripe plantain.
Hornado con Mote
Slow roasted marinated pulled pork, served with white corn, steamed white rice, delicious potato patty and ensalada criolla.
Arroz con Pollo
Rice mixed with a medley of pulled chicken and vegetables, served with slices of fried ripe plantain.
Lomo Saltado
Beef strips, Green peppers, onions and tomatoes sautéed with a signature sauce, mixed with fries, served with steamed white rice, lettuce, avocado, and slices of fried ripe plantain.
Fritada con Mote
Marinated pork tips served with white corn, steamed white rice, bean menestra, slices of fried ripe plantain and ensalada criolla.
Bistec de Carne
Ecuadorian style *steak served with steamed white rice, lettuce, patacones and slices of avocado.
Guatita
For the adventurous: traditional beef tripe stew simmered in our signature mani sauce with diced vegetables and potatoes, served with steamed white rice, sliced avocado and sweet ripe plantains
Seco de Pollo
Chicken stewed with vegetables, served with yellow rice, lettuce, and slices of fried ripe plantain.
SIDE ORDERS
Rice
Menestra (beans or lentils)
Patacones
Chifles
Fried Ripe Plantains
Avocado
Ensalada Criolla
Fries
DESSERTS
Flan
Smooth and silky flan topped with delicious caramel sauce and whipped cream.
Coconut Fried Banana with Ice Cream
Perfectly ripened banana strips dipped in our own delicious, sweetened coconut breading, fried to a crunchy golden brown and accompanied by creamy vanilla ice cream drizzled with chocolate syrup, garnished with a fresh strawberry… It’s delicious.
Arroz con leche
You must try our savory sweet, warm spiced rice pudding… Just like mom used to make