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Backstreet Cafe

4.6 (1587)$$$Restaurant

1103 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77019

Backstreet Cafe

1103 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77019

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Ready in 30-40 min
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Menu
For the Table
Roasted Oysters
$21.00
fresh herb butter, Parmesan
Fresh Gulf Oysters
$18.00
mignonette, cocktail sauce
Charcuterie Board
$29.00
two cheeses, pickled vegetables, prosciutto, marcona almonds, grilled bread
Appetizer Platter
$48.00
prosciutto bruschetta, fried green tomatoes, duck spring rolls, seafood beignets, pita, three dips: hummus, romesco, whipped feta
Small Plates
Calamari
$19.00
fried squid, chipotle mayo
Crab Cakes
$24.00
remoulade, coleslaw
Seafood Beignets
$16.00
shrimp, crab, andouille sausage, remoulade
Roasted Whole Cauliflower
$18.00
whipped feta, romesco, roasted red pepper butter
Duck Spring Rolls
$14.00
ginger-scallion soy sauce
Fried Green Tomatoes
$19.00
cornmeal crusted, crab remoulade
Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta
$13.00
proscuitto, piquillo pepper, arugula, heirloom tomatoes, Parmesan, romesco
Roasted Artichoke
$15.00
roasted pepper butter, garlic, herbs, lemon, Parmesan bread crumbs
Hummus
$13.00
tomato, olives, cucumber, herbs, pita
Soups & Greens
Seafood Gumbo
$18.00
shrimp, red snapper, crab, okra, andouille sausage, green onions, rice
Pear Salad
$16.00
red lettuces, bleu cheese, dried cherries, pomegranate, balsamic vinaigrette, walnuts
Tortilla Soup
$15.00
smoked chicken, roasted tomato, cream, avocado, tortilla strips
Little Gem Salad
$15.00
creamy basil dressing, bacon, Parmesan, tomatoes, red onion
Tomato Salad
$18.00
heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, feta, lemon-oregano vinaigrette
Entrees
Pan-Seared Scallops
$36.00
lemongrass risotto, spring vegetables
Cioppino
$30.00
fish, scallop, shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari, tomato-infused seafood broth
Braised Short Rib
$36.00
creamy mashed potatoes, roasted mushroom sauce
Crispy Seared Red Fish
$34.00
dirty rice, andouille sausage, roasted pepper better
Pan-Roasted Half Chicken
$26.00
half crispy chicken, savory mushroom-spinach bread pudding
Texas Red Corn Chicken Enchiladas
$22.00
smoked chicken, corn pudding, cream, tomatillo salsa, green beans
Gulf Shrimp & Stone-Ground Cheese Grits
$31.00
green onion, crispy leeks
Grilled Wagyu Hanger Steak
$42.00
8 oz, patatas bravas, romesco, ratatouille
Pastas
Eggplant Pappardelle
$22.00
roasted tomatoes, basil pesto, shaved Parmesan
Jalapeño Fettuccine
$22.00
chicken, tomatoes, black beans, cilantro
Tagliatelle Bolognese
$22.00
slow-simmered tomato meat sauce, Parmesan cheese, pancetta, ricotta
Lobster Linguine
$32.00
5-oz Canadian lobster tail, lobster cream, shallots, parsley
Sides
Confit Potatoes
$9.00
basil aioli
Macaroni And Cheese
$9.00
Corn Pudding
$9.00
Charred Brussels Sprouts
$9.00
French Fries
$8.00
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
$8.00
Dessert
Butterscotch Brioche Bread Pudding
$9.00
butterscotch sauce, vanilla ice cream
The Blockbuster
$10.00
dark chocolate cake, salted caramel, peanut butter ice cream, kettle corn
Dark Chocolate Cake
$9.00
peach compote, coffee ice cream
Lemon Ricotta Cake
$9.00
roasted strawberries, lemon mousseline
Cherry & Peach Cobbler
$10.00
vanilla ice cream
Classic Mexican Flan
$9.00
dulce de leche whipped cream
Vegetarian
Roasted Whole Cauliflower
$18.00
whipped feta, romesco, roasted red pepper butter
Pear Salad
$16.00
red lettuces, bleu cheese, dried cherries, pomegranate, balsamic vinaigrette, walnuts
Vegetables & Burrata
$24.00
asparagus, carrots, eggplant, zucchini, roasted red bell pepper, rustic bread, romesco, chimichurri
Grilled Eggplant Tacos
$18.00
black beans, fire-roasted bell pepper, pickled red onion, tomatillo salsa
Bruschetta
$13.00
piquillo peppers, tomato, arugula, Parmesan, romesco
Hummus
$13.00
tomato, olives, cucumber, herbs, pita
Roasted Artichoke
$15.00
roasted pepper butter, garlic, herbs, lemon, Parmesan bread crumbs
Veggie Little Gem Salad
$15.00
(GF) creamy basil dressing, Parmesan, tomatoes, red onion
Risotto
$21.00
asparagus, baby vegetables, green peas, Parmesan
Veggie Enchiladas
$20.00
asparagus, potatoes, broccolini, corn pudding, green beans, crème fraiche, tomatillo salsa
Mediterranean Bowl
$24.00
Israeli couscous, hummus, cucumber, tomato, feta, olives, onion, parsley, spinach leaves, lemon oregano vinaigrette, pita bread
Black Pepper Tagliatelle
$18.00
grilled kale pesto, sweet peppers, spinach, goat cheese crumbles
Drink Kits
BLOODY MARY KIT
$35.00
bloody Mary kit Grey Goose Vodka + housemade bloody Mary mix [must order with food purchase]
SANGRIA KIT
$27.00
1 bottle of robust red wine, aged Mexican brandy and fresh juice mix of lime, orange, mango and pineapple juices Fresh juice shelf life of 4 days Makes a 7- 8 servings [must order with food purchase]
MIMOSA KIT
$18.00
bottle of bubbles + choice of orange juice or wild berry mix [must order with food purchase]
H TOWN WINE
$38.00
Cabernet
Kids Menu
PENNE PASTA
$7.00
marinara sauce or butter sauce, Parmesan
FRIED SHRIMP
$7.00
With fries
CRISPY CHICKEN TENDERS
$7.00
With fries
HOUSEMADE MACARONI AND CHEESE
$9.00
Cookbooks
BACKSTREET KITCHEN: SEASONAL RECIPES FROM OUR NEIGHBORHOOD CAFE
$34.95
Featuring more than 120 recipes from the restaurant's kitchen and bar, translated for the home kitchen and presented with inspiring photographs and personal stories.
HUGO ORTEGA'S STREET FOOD OF MEXICO
$34.95
From the tacos and masa-based treats of the central highlands to the cocteles and ceviches of the coast, each region has its specialties, and each dish conveys both deeply satisfying taste and a delicious feeling of place. In his warm way, Hugo shares the stories behind the dishes and provides recipes and instructions to make them accessible to cooks everywhere.
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