Lunch the Purple Elephant
- Smashed Avocado Toast $12.00
  
  GF additional. Our famous guac, chipotle mayo, black Hawaiian sea salt, ciabatta toast.
- Crispy "Beef" Empanadas with Avocado Mojo $14.00
  
  Organic soy "Beef", black beans, dried blueberries, corn, peas and carrots served with creamy avocado dipping sauce.
- Patacones and Guacamole "Jubileo" $16.00
  
  Costa Rican crispy fried green plantains, pico, refried red beans, guac, hummus, house-made white corn tortilla chips.
- Yucca Fries and Curtido $10.00
  
  Crispy yucca fries with el Salvadorian roasted tomato sauce.
- Chifrijo Costa Rican Chips and Dip $12.00
  
  "Tico style" Gallo pinto, beyond sausage, vegan chili, pico de gallo, fresh white corn tortilla chips. Add Avocado for an additional charge.
- Potato Cheddar Croquettes with Smoky Tomato Sauce $13.00
  
  Pico, avocado.
- Thai Elephant Wings $13.00
  
  Spicy peanut ginger cauliflower wings, yuzu aioli.
- Organic Kale and Caramelized Brussels Sprouts Salad $16.00
  
  Roasted almonds, tempeh "Bacon," pumpkin seeds, warm beet vinaigrette, white truffle oil.
- Buffalo Cauliflower Salad $17.00
  
  Crispy cauliflower tossed with spicy buffalo sauce, organic baby greens, avocado, tempeh, red onion, grape tomato, our secret vegan bleu cheese dressing. Add Tofu, add vegan or grilled chicken, add vegan or grilled shrimp for an additional charge.
- Kelli's Famous Kale Salad $14.00
  
  Massaged organic curly leaf kale, market vegetables, hemp seeds, apple cider vinaigrette. Add Tofu or tempeh, add vegan or grilled chicken, add vegan or grilled shrimp for an additional charge.
- The Kitchen Sink Salad $17.00
  
  Quinoa, organic baby greens, organic kale, market vegetables, tofu, marinated tempeh, red beet vinaigrette. Add vegan or grilled chicken, add vegan or grilled shrimp.

Lunch Platos Principales

Vegan.
- Rainforest Burger and Yucca Fries $16.00
  
  Plancha seared brown rice and black bean burger, organic baby greens, tomato, red onion, avocado, vegan cheese, toasted ciabatta.
- Reuben and Kimchee $13.00
  
  Grilled tempeh "Reuben", raw live kimchi, vegan cheese, spicy thousand islands, rye bread.
- Sorry Charlie! Vegan Tuna Melt $16.00
  
  Our famous chickpea "Tuna", melted vegan cheddar, red onion, tomato, served open-faced on whole-wheat bread.
- Erin's Most Excellent Eggplant $13.00
  
  Our crispy vegan breaded eggplant, baby arugula, cherry peppers, basil aioli, ciabatta.
- Casado Platter $16.00+
  
  Costa Rican "Comida tipica" Gallo pinto brown rice and black beans, plantains, sauteed fresh vegetables, salad. Veggie, tofu, vegan chicken, vegan shrimp for an additional charge.
- "Burnt Ends" Quesadilla $19.00
  
  Strangely addictive! Organic soy "Burnt ends", pico, avocado, vegan cheese, organic baby greens, crispy tortilla.
- Gonzo's Surfer Bowl $17.00
  
  Bamboo rice, quinoa, chickpeas, kimchi, market vegetables, ginger coconut curry sauce. Veggie, tofu, vegan or grilled chicken, vegan or grilled shrimp, fish for an additional charge.

Lunch Platos Principales

Non-vegan.
- Cocky Thai $14.00
  
  Grilled hormone, antibiotic-free grilled chicken, scallions, jalapeno, avocado, basil, julienned apple "Snap", tomato, sprouts, Thai ginger mayo, cucumber wrap. It can be done gluten-free for an additional charge.
- Nicoya O'Boya $14.00
  
  "Tico" style Gallo pinto, grilled shrimp, avocado, jalapeno, sprouts, chipotle mayo, black bean wrap. It can be done gluten-free for an additional charge.
- The Gringo $13.00
  
  Antibiotic, hormone free breaded chicken cutlet, white cheddar, organic baby greens, fresh tomato, mayo, ciabatta.
- Carne Asada Burrito $15.00
  
  Grass-fed sirloin, Gallo pinto, cheddar cheese, cherry peppers, mixed greens, guacamole and chipotle mayo served on a whole wheat wrap.
- Grilled Grass Fed Buffalo Burger and Yucca Fries $18.00
  
  Organic baby greens, avocado, tomato, red onion, toasted ciabatta. It can be done gluten-free for an additional charge. Substitute beyond meat burger for an additional charge.
- Casado Platter $16.00+
  
  Brown rice, black beans, market vegetables, plantains, organic baby greens salad. Veggie, grilled chicken, grilled shrimp, fish, steak for an additional charge.

Lunch Street Tacos

Choose three, served on corn tortillas.
- Hickory BBQ "Carnitas" $14.00
  
  Bbq "Pork", sauteed onion, avocado, organic baby greens, pico, chipotle mayo.
- Crispy Coconut Shrimp $14.00
  
  Crispy coconut breaded shrimp, curtido, spicy slaw, cilantro, Thai ginger mayo, coconut flakes.
- Charred Brussels with Cauliflower $14.00
  
  Charred brussels sprouts, roasted cauliflower, sauteed onion, grilled mushrooms, vegan queso cotija, sliced almonds, cilantro lime crema.
- Grass Fed Carne Asada $14.00
  
  Grass-fed sirloin, grilled mushrooms, sauteed onions, chipotle mayo.
- Crispy Avocado and Red Bean $14.00
  
  Crispy avocado, refried red beans, organic baby greens, pico de gallo, wasabi mayo.
- Grilled Chicken and Avocado $14.00
  
  Antibiotic and hormone-free grilled chicken, avocado, curtido, spicy slaw, scallions, cilantro lime crema.
- Kids Breaded and Grilled Chicken Fingers with Yucca Fries $10.00
  
  Hormone, antibiotic-free.
- Kids Superman Grilled Cheese with Yucca Fries $10.00
  
  Vegan cheddar or white cheddar.
- Kids Vegan "Chicken" Nuggets with Yucca Fries $10.00
- Kids Vegan Mac and Cheese Gluten Free $10.00
- Kids Pasta with Organic Butter and House Tomato Sauce $10.00

Lunch Sides
- Buffalo Cauliflower with Vegan Bleu Cheese $10.00
- Organic Baby Greens Salad $7.00
  
  Organic baby greens, market vegetables, red onion, beet vinaigrette.
- Gallo Pinto Brown Rice and Black Beans $6.00
- Sauteed Vegetables $8.00
- Mac Attack $12.00
  
  It can be done by gluten-free. Gf pasta, creamy vegan cheese sauce, toasted breadcrumbs, sriracha, jalapenos. Choice of beyond sausage or tempeh.
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts $8.00
- Curtido and Chilera $6.00
  
  El Salvadorian spicy slaw and housemade pickled vegetables.

Lunch Specials Appetizers
- Pan-Roasted Littleneck Clams $15.00
  
  Pan-roasted, beer broth, ciabatta toast.
- Grilled Bosc Pear and Roasted Beet Salad $15.00
  
  Organic baby arugula, toasted almonds, goat chevre, creamy lemon vinaigrette.
- Shrimp Patacones and Guacamole $16.00
  
  Crispy fried green plantains, our house-made guacamole. Cherry peppers, chili vinaigrette.
- Our Most Excellent Nachos $12.00
  
  House-made corn tortilla chips, refried red beans, pico, vegan cheddar, chipotle mayo.
- Nick's Kentucky Fried Vegan Wings $14.00
  
  The trio of salsas, chipotle mayo, roasted tomato, buffalo sauce.

Lunch Specials Soup
- Asparagus Soup $7.00
- Butternut Squash Soup $7.00

Lunch Specials Entrees
- The Hangover Helper Tofu Skillet $15.00
  
  Pan-roasted organic tofu, spicy vegan sausage, roasted potatoes, market vegetables, wild mushrooms, caramelized onions, vegan cheese. May substitute plancha seared organic eggs in lieu of tofu.
- The Proper Whopper $18.00
  
  Two whopping vegan burger patties, melted vegan cheese, secret sweet and spicy sauce, red onion, tomato, organic baby greens, whole wheat ciabatta.
- Pete's Wicked Sausage Wrap $13.00
  
  It's wicked awesome! Beyond sausage, organic baby greens, avocado, caramelized onions, grilled peppers, chipotle aioli on a whole wheat wrap. Dang!
- Purple Patty Melt with Jumbo Onion Rings $20.00
  
  Grilled beyond meat burger, melted vegan cheddar, grilled onions, mushrooms, green peppers, on toasted rye. Served with chipotle mayo and our beer battered vegan onion rings. Bam!
- Grilled Chicken Quesadilla $18.00
  
  Grilled free-range chicken, melted white cheddar, black beans, avocado served on a whole wheat tortilla.
- Larry's Late! Wrap $18.00
  
  Hemp and sesame seed crusted yellowfin tuna, spicy slaw, sprouts, organic baby greens, wasabi mayo.
- El Pollo Loco Wrap $13.00
  
  Grilled antibiotic and hormone free chicken, avocado, red onion, mushrooms, tomatoes, organic baby greens, chipotle mayo, cucumber wrap.
- The Spring Chicken $14.00
  
  Antibiotic and hormone free crispy chicken, warm buffalo sauce, organic baby greens, tomato, red onion, avocado, melted smoked gruyere, vegan bleu cheese on whole wheat ciabatta.
- Lunch Special "The Scooby Snack" $13.00
  
  ½ sandwich or wrap from regular menu only with a choice of soup or house salad served with a soft drink or iced tea. Choose from Reuben, Erin's eggplant, sorry charlie, Nicoya O'Boya, cocky Thai, or gringo.

Dinner Bocas and Ensaladas

Appetizers and salads.
- Smashed Avocado Toast $12.00
  
  Our famous guac, chipotle mayo, black hawaiian sea salt, ciabatta toast. Gluten free additional. Vegan.
- Patacones and Guacamole "Jubileo" $16.00
  
  Costa rican crispy fried green plantains, pico, refried red beans, guac, hummus, housemade white corn tortilla chips. Gluten free. Vegan.
- Yucca Fries and Curtido $10.00
  
  Crispy yucca fries with El Salvadorian roasted tomato sauce. Gluten free. Vegan.
- Chifrijo $12.00
  
  Costa rican chips and dip. "Tico style" gallo pinto, beyond sausage, vegan chili, pico de gallo, fresh white corn tortilla chips. Add avocado for an additional charge. Gluten free. Vegan.
- Potato Cheddar Croquettes with Smoky Tomato Sauce $13.00
  
  Pico, avocado. Vegan.
- Thai Elephant Wings $13.00
  
  Spicy peanut ginger cauliflower wings, yuzu aioli. Gluten free. Vegan.
- Organic Kale and Caramelized Brussels Sprouts Salad $16.00
  
  Roasted almonds, tempeh "Bacon," pumpkin seeds, warm beet vinaigrette, white truffle oil. Gluten free. Vegan.
- Buffalo Cauliflower Salad $17.00
  
  Crispy cauliflower tossed with spicy Buffalo sauce, organic baby greens, avocado, tempeh, red onion, grape tomato, our secret vegan bleu cheese dressing. Add tofu, vegan or grilled chicken, vegan or grilled shrimp for an additional charge. Gluten free. Vegan.
- The Kitchen Sink Salad $17.00
  
  Quinoa, organic baby greens, organic kale, market vegetables, tofu, marinated tempeh, red beet vinaigrette. Add vegan or grilled chicken, vegan or grilled shrimp for an additional charge. Gluten free. Vegan.
- Kelli's Famous Kale Salad $14.00
  
  Massaged organic curly leaf kale, market vegetables, hemp seeds, apple cider vinaigrette. Add tofu or tempeh, vegan or grilled chicken, vegan or grilled shrimp for an additional charge. Gluten free. Vegan.

Dinner Vegan Platos Principales

Vegan main course.
- Country Fried Seitan $25.00
  
  Whoa Nelly! Crispy fried seitan, peppered vegan gravy, whipped potatoes with cauliflower, roasted asparagus.
- "Burnt Ends" Enchiladas $23.00
  
  Organic soy "Burnt ends" baked in white corn tortillas with El Salvadorian roasted tomato sauce, vegan cheese, avocado, gallo pinto (brown rice and black beans).
- Stuffed Spaghetti Squash $22.00
  
  Roasted 1/2 spaghetti squash stuffed with spicy vegan "chicken", red peppers, toasted garlic, green peppers and vegan cheese - yummy! Gluten free.
- Gonzo's Surfer Bowl $21.00+
  
  Veggie, tofu, vegan or grilled chicken, vegan or grilled shrimp, or fish. Bamboo rice, quinoa, chickpeas, kimchi, market vegetables, ginger coconut curry sauce. Gluten free.
- Vegan Casado Platter $20.00+
  
  Veggie, tofu, vegan chicken, or vegan shrimp. Costa Rican "comida tipica" gallo pinto (brown rice and black beans), plantains, sauteed fresh vegetables, salad. Gluten free.
- Rainforest Burger and Yucca Fries $17.00
  
  Plancha seared brown rice and black bean burger, organic baby greens, tomato, red onion, avocado, vegan cheese, toasted ciabatta. Served with yucca fries. Substitute gluten free bread, Beyond meat burger for an additional charge.

Dinner Non Vegan Platos Principales

Non vegan main course.
- Casado Platter $20.00+
  
  Veggie, grilled chicken, grilled shrimp, grass fed steak, or fish. Costa Rican "comida tipica", gallo pinto (brown rice and black beans), plantains, fresh vegetables. Gluten free.
- Charleston "Low Country" Frogmore Stew $26.00
  
  Southern stew of shrimp, smoked sausage, sweet corn, yukon potatoes, stewed tomato. Gluten free.
- Grass Fed Steak "Churrasco" Con Tres Salsas $32.00
  
  Cubano style grass fed 12 oz. sirloin steak, chimichurri, roasted ancho tomato, cebollita sauce, caramelized plantains, brown rice and peas. Cooked to your liking. Gluten free.
- Pan Roasted Wild King Salmon with Veggie Quinoa $32.00
  
  Pan roasted wild salmon, quinoa with green beans, cherry tomatoes, corn and shallots, cebollita and chimichurri swirl. Gluten free.
- Pollo Magnifica $28.00
  
  The elephant's magnificent roasted chicken! Achiote roasted 1/2 chicken, fresh vegetables, gallo pinto, pan lizano sauce. Gluten free.
- Grilled Grass Fed Buffalo Burger and Yucca Fries $19.00
  
  Organic baby greens, tomato, red onion, avocado, toasted ciabatta. Can be done gluten free for an additional charge. Add cheese, substitute Beyond meat burger for an additiona charge. Cooked to your liking.

Dinner Taco Truck

Choose your style.
- Crispy Avocado and Red Bean Taco $18.00
  
  Organic greens, pico, wasabi mayo, white corn tortillas. Vegan.
- Grilled Chicken "Tinga" Style Taco $18.00
  
  Curtido (spicy slaw), apple, El Salvadorian roasted tomato sauce, white corn tortillas. Gluten free.
- Daysy's Blazin' Vegan Shrimp Taco $18.00
  
  Buffalo sauce, avocado, organic greens, pico, flour tortillas. Add vegan bleu cheese for an additional charge. Vegan. Spicy.
- "Baja" Style Taco $18.00
  
  Plancha seared fresh catch, organic baby greens, avocado, pico, mango, chipotle mayo, flour tortillas.
- Gong Bao "Beef" Tacos $18.00
  
  Korean spiced vegan "beef", Thai ginger aioli, scallions, cucumber, kimchee, corn tortillas. Vegan.
- "Costa Rican" Style Taco $18.00
  
  Plancha seared fresh catch, chilera, cilantro, chipotle mayo, soft white corn tortillas. Gluten free.

Dinner Sides
- Mac Attack $12.00
  
  Gluten free pasta, creamy vegan cheese sauce, toasted breadcrumbs, sriracha, jalapenos. Choice of Beyond sausage or tempeh. Can be done gluten free. Vegan.
- Organic Baby Greens Salad $7.00
  
  Organic baby greens, market vegetables, red onion, beet vinaigrette. Gluten free. Vegan.
- Buffalo Cauliflower with Vegan Bleu Cheese $10.00
  
  Gluten free. Vegan.
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts $8.00
  
  Gluten free. Vegan.
- Sauteed Vegetables $8.00
  
  Gluten free. Vegan.
- Gallo Pinto $6.00
  
  Brown rice and black beans. Gluten free. Vegan.
- Curtido and Chilera $6.00
  
  El Salvadorian spicy slaw and housemade pickled vegetables. Gluten free. Vegan.

Dinner Specials Soup
- Zucchini Soup $7.00
  
  Gluten free. Vegan.
- Rustic Tomato Soup with Pico Crostini $7.00
  
  Gluten free toast additional charge. Vegan.

Dinner Specials Appetizers
- Nick's Kentucky Fried Vegan Wings $14.00
  
  Trio of salsas, chipotle mayo, roasted tomato, Buffalo sauce. Gluten free. Vegan.
- Far Out Chili Fries $14.00
  
  Vegan lentil chili with melted cheese (specify vegan cheddar or white cheddar) over crisp yucca. Gluten free. Vegan.
- Pan Roasted Littleneck Clams $15.00
  
  Beer broth, cherry peppers, ciabatta toast points.
- Grilled Bosc Pear and Roasted Beet Salad $15.00
  
  Organic baby arugula, toasted almonds, goat chevre, creamy lemon vinaigrette. Gluten free.
- Our Most Excellent Nachos $12.00
  
  House made corn tortilla chips, refried red beans, pico, vegan cheddar, chipotle mayo. Gluten free. Vegan.

Dinner Specials Entrees
- The Proper Whopper $18.00
  
  2 whopping vegan burger patties, melted vegan cheese, secret sweet and spicy sauce, red onion, tomato, organic baby greens, whole wheat ciabatta. Vegan.
- "Chicken" Coconut Curry $25.00
  
  Non-GMO "chicken", broccoli, market vegetables, coconut milk and curry broth served over brown rice. Gluten free. Vegan.
- Chris G's Eggplant Extraordinaire $24.00
  
  Crispy eggplant, roasted tomato, daiya mozzarella, raw zucchini noodles dressed with basil oil. Vegan.
- Hickory BBQ Vegan "Carnitas" Tacos $18.00
  
  BBQ "pork", sauteed onion, avocado, organic baby greens, pico, chipotle mayo, white corn tortillas. Gluten free. Vegan.
- Hemp and Sesame Seed Crusted Yellowfin Tuna $30.00
  
  Served with avocado mango salsita, caramelized plantains, wasabi drizzles. Gluten free.
- Grass Fed Bison Enchiladas $25.00
  
  Ground grass fed bison in white corn tortillas with roasted ancho tomato sauce, sliced avocado, and white cheddar cheese, served with gallo pinto. Gluten free.
- Spicy Peanut Shrimp and Broccoli $26.00
  
  Grilled broccoli, brown rice, bell pepper, cherry peppers, lime juice, peanut sauce.
- Grass Fed Carne Asada Tacos $20.00
  
  Grass fed sirloin, organic greens, pico, avocado, chipotle mayo, white corn tortillas. Cooked to your liking. Gluten free.

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