Roots Bistro and Bar menu - Durham NC 27707

Soda
- Soda $2.5
- Jarritos Soda $2.5
  
  Multiple Flavor Orange-Tamarindo-Mango-Lime-Sangria-Grapefruit-Mandarin Pinaple.

To Wake Up
- Roots Benedict Breakfast $10
  
  Chef's daily offering of poached egg over English muffins, rotating Hollandaise sauce, local meats and greens.
- Fried Plantains Breakfast $5
  
  Platanos maduros fritos and crema fresca.
- Huevos Rancheros Breakfast $10
  
  Rice, black beans, plantains and salsa fresca.
- Morning Plate Breakfast $9
  
  2 eggs your way, grits or hash browns, bacon and fresh-made bread.
- Steak N' Eggs al Quetzal Breakfast $12
  
  Seared skirt steak, topped with 2 eggs, rice and black beans.
- Pork N' Grits Breakfast $10
  
  Slow-roasted pork barbeque and grits.
- Shrimp N' Grits Breakfast $12
  
  Fresh shrimp, bacon, lemon, peppers and grits.
- Daily Pancakes Breakfast $9
  
  Fresh ingredients, cornmeal and chef's syrup.
- French Toast Breakfast $9
  
  Cinnamon, orange and egg custard, chef's syrup, berries and powdered azucar.
- Goat and Egg Sandwich Breakfast $9
  
  Fresh local goat cheese, fried eggs, local greens and side hash browns.
- Eggplant Sandwich Breakfast $9
  
  Local berenjena, sweet peppers, queso fresco, cilantro pesto, fresh bread and side hash browns.
- Omelette Of The Day $10
  
  Chef's Choice Of Day's Freshest Ingredientes/Side Hash Browns.
- Breakfast Burrito $10
  
  Scrambled Eggs/Sausage/Black Beans/Pico De Gallo/Mix Shredded Cheese/Side Hash Browns.

To Start
- Local Okra, Squashes and Eggplant $8
  
  Fried or grilled.
- Buffalo Shrimp $8
  
  Fried or grilled, house Buffalo sauce.
- Chicken Wings $11
  
  Fried. House seasoning and house Buffalo sauce.
- Shrimp Ceviche $8
  
  Avocado, cilantro, onions, jalapeno, tomato and shrimp.
- Pan-Seared Scallops $12
  
  Jumbo sea scallops, fresh green and piquillo pepper sauce.
- Pupusas $3
  
  Queso, loroco, bean or pork, slaw picado and roasted tomato sauce.
- Chicken Nachos $10.99
  
  Corn Tortilla Cheese Pico De Gallo Black Beans Chicken Sour Cream Salsa.
- Tacos $3
  
  Chicken/ Steak/Pork,/Peppers.Onions,Pico De Gallo,Queso Fresco,
- Chips & Guac $8
  
  Corn Tortilla Chips, Pico De gallo,Salt Pepper,

Salads
- Crispy Shrimp Salad $13
  
  Fried shrimp, fresh lettuces, cucumbers, tomatoes, corn, carrots and jalapeno ranch.
- Caesar Salad $5
  
  Classing fresh salads with house-made dressing.
- Garden Lettuce Salad $5
  
  Classing fresh salads with house-made dressing.
- Rotts SW Cobb Salad $13
  
  Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, avocados, oranges, roasted corn, queso fresco, jicama, chili-rubbed grilled chicken and spicy citrus dressing.
- Blackened Mahi Salad $13
  
  Atlantic-water fish, local greens, pickled okra, sliced pears, carrots, fresh-ground black pepper and roasted pecans.
- Blackened Salmon Salad $13
  
  Atlantic-water fish, local greens, pickled okra, sliced pears, carrots, fresh-ground black pepper and roasted pecans.

From the Sea

From the Ranch

Sandwiches
- Monte Cristo Sandwich $10
  
  Grilled in egg custard, Muenster cheese, house-roasted turkey, Dijon aioli and cranberry spread. Served with your choice of side.
- Philly Flank Steak Sandwich $11
  
  Thin-sliced flank steak, sauteed onions and peppers and red peppers aioli. Served with your choice of side.
- Rosemary Chicken Sandwich $10
  
  Grilled chicken, lettuce, rosemary and red pepper cream sauce. Served with your choice of side.
- Guate-Burger $11
  
  Local grass-fed beef, avocado, your choice of cheese, picamas aioli, lettuce and tomatoes. Served with your choice of side.
- Veggie Burger $11
  
  Local vegetable, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomatoes, brioche bun and choice of cheese. Served with your choice of side.
- House-Roasted Turkey Club $10
  
  House-roasted turkey, provolone, mixed greens, picamas aioli and bacon. Served with your choice of side.
- Ham Club $10
  
  Ham, provolone, mixed greens, picamas aioli and bacon. Served with your choice of side.
- Veggie Wrap $10
  
  Fresh local vegetables, honey wheat or white flour tortilla, Muenster cheese and mayonnaise. Served with your choice of side.
- Grilled Chicken Wrap $10
  
  Fresh local vegetables, honey wheat or white flour tortilla, Muenster cheese and mayonnaise. Served with your choice of side.
- Pulled Pork Barbecue Sandwich $10
  
  Local pork (eastern NC style), avocado coleslaw. Served with your choice of side.
- Buffalo Chicken Sandwich $10
  
  Breaded, house Buffalo, lettuce, queso fresco and tomato. Served with your choice of side.
- Grilled Pimento Cheese with Bacon Sandwich $10
  
  House-made pimento cheese, hickory-smoked bacon and sourdough white. Served with your choice of side.
- El Cubano $10
  
  Slaw-roasted pork, southern-style ham, Dijon aioli and house-made pickle, provolone cheese and grilled and hot. Served with your choice of side.
- Classic Cheese Burger $10
  
  Local grass-fed beef, your choice of cheese, Mayo/ lettuce and tomatoes.Onions/ Served with your choice of side.

From the Garden
- Fresh, Local Vegetable Plate $14
  
  Seasonal, beautiful plate of local vegetable and sauce of chef's choice.
- Vegetable Pasta $13
  
  Linguini, squash, zucchini, red and green peppers, fresh tomato sauce, creamy Parmesan sauce and parsley.
- Penne with Almond-Cilantro Pesto $12
  
  Pasta, fresh cream and almond-cilantro pesto sauce.
- Chile Relleno $9
  
  Poblano pepper, potato and vegetable stuffed, cabbage picado, citrus-vegetable rice, avocado cream and mango salsa.
- Pacaya Forrada $13
  
  Lightly egg-battered palm flowers (pacaya), vegetable rice, black beans, sweet tomato sauce, queso fresco and tortilla.

Side Items
- Homemade Chips $3
- House Fries $3
- Sweet Potato Fries $5
- Avocado Coleslaw $3
- Fresh Fruit $4
- Pickled Okra $5
- Fried Okra $5
- Green Beans $4
- Vegetable Rice $3
- Hash Browns $4
- Squashes and Eggplant $4
- Black Beans $4
- 2 Hand-Made Tortillas $1.5

Kids Menu
- Kid's Grilled Cheese $5.5
  
  Served with your choice of side.
- Kid's Pasta $5.5
  
  Served with your choice of side.
- Kid's Cheeseburger $5.5
  
  Served with your choice of side.
- Kid's Chicken Tenders $5.5
  
  Served with your choice of side.
- Kid's Hot Dog $5.5
  
  Served with your choice of side.
- Kid's Macaroni and Cheese $5.5
  
  Served with your choice of side.
- Kid's Fish Fingers $5.5
  
  Served with your choice of side.
- Kid's Mini Pancakes $5.5
  
  Served with your choice of side.