Origen Bistro Menu
50 items in 8 sections · $3.50 – $39.50 · Restaurant in New Orleans, LA
Origen Bistro’s menu lists 50 dishes and drinks, grouped into APPETIZERS, SOUPS & SALADS, ENTREES, SIDES, CORN SIDE, and BRUNCHIES and more. Prices range from $3.50 to $39.50, and a typical item costs about $14.00. Popular choices include AREPAS FRITAS, KOJACK TRIBUTE, PARRILLA PESCADOR, Rice, and CACHAPA & CHEESE.
APPETIZERS 5
- AREPAS FRITAS$15.50
Fried arepas, topped with shredded meat, Reina (chicken + avocado), white cheese. (vegan option upon request).
- TEQUENOS ORDER OF 4$12.00
Semi puff pastry rolled Cheese Sticks, served with sweet chili sauce.
- CHORIZO ORGANICO$16.50
Signature house organic smoked chorizo, served with guacamole, truffle mayonnaise and arepa tips.
- Tuna Tiradito$21.50
Sashimi-grade tuna, citrus marinade, onions, sesame oil, and crispy cachapa.
- Tuna Tostada$12.00
Crispy aged arepa brushed with brown butter, topped with tuna and kani in a papelón-oyster mayo, avocado, and gremolata. A refined bite of umami and crunch.
SOUPS & SALADS 4
- KOJACK TRIBUTE$15.50
A vibrant mix of watercress, tomatoes, sweet corn kernels, bacon, creamy avocado vinaigrette, fresh cilantro, and brunoise shallots. "This salad pays homage to the renowned Kojack Salad from El Aranjuez Steakhouse in Caracas City, a favorit
- CRIOLLA SALAD$13.50
Hearts of palm, avocado, red onions, tomatoes, mustard vinegar corn kernels, spring mix.
- SEA BREEZE CHOWDER$19.50
Shrimp, crab, calamari, enhanced with a blend of spices and a touch of coconut milk for a velvety finish. Toasted cachapa on the side.
- Short rib Sancocho$21.50
Slow-cooked beef short ribs in a rich, comforting broth, inspired by Chef Julio’s abuela’s recipe.
ENTREES 5
- PARRILLA PESCADOR$39.50
Venezuelan style sauteed parrilla, shrimp, calamari, fish, chorizo, fries or yuca fries, grilled cheese, avocado.
- TUNA CARIBE$31.50
Premium yellowfin tuna steak, seafood creamy sauce made from gulf shrimp, cherry tomatoes, venezuelan chile (aji picante) served with mashed potatoes.
- BRANZINO$32.50
Boneless, pan-seared on cast iron topped with gremolata,aji amarillo aioli.
- ASADO NEGRO$39.50
Angus Fillet, asado sauce, suggested sides: mashed potatoes & sweet plantains.
- CAULIFLOWER$19.50
Paprika, garlic and extra virgin olive oil seasoned, topped with sriracha plant based sauce served with black beans and house salad.
SIDES 8
- Rice$4.00
- Maduros$6.00
- Tostones$6.00
- Black Beans$4.00
- Avocado$5.50
- Side Salad$4.00
- Yuca fries$5.00
- Fries$6.00
CORN SIDE 9
- CACHAPA & CHEESE$15.50
Cornmeal pancake, topped with venezuelan specialty soft cheese, served with black beans on the side.
- AREPA REINA PEPEADA$15.50
Shredded chicken tossed in avocado and cilantro mayo. Served with black beans.
- AREPA PABELLON$17.50
Shredded meat, black beans, plantains, grilled cheese.
- AREPA DOMINO SPECIAL$14.50
Black beans, grilled cheese, plantains.
- CACHAPA & PORK$19.50
Cornmeal pancake, topped with venezuelan specialty soft cheese, sliced pork on top, served with black beans on the side.
- CACHAPA & RIBEYE$25.50
Cornmeal pancake, topped with venezuelan specialty soft cheese, grilled picanha on top, served with black beans on the side.
- AREPA LLANERA$19.00
Ribeye, cheese, tomato, and avocado. Served with black beans on the side.
- EMPANADAS$9.00
Choice of: Shredded meat, cheese, chicken, domino.
- Empanada Pabellon$14.00
BRUNCHIES 6
- PABELLON CRIOLLO$25.50
Shredded meat, black beans, rice, cheese, plantains, avocado.
- AREPITAS DULCES$15.50
Three fluffy, sweet arepas made with anise and panela, drizzled with maple syrup and topped with crumbled feta for a perfect sweet-savory bite.
- SOL BREAKFAST$16.00
Sweet plantains, two eggs, fresh cheese, crema, avocado, black beans,plain arepa.
- AVOCADO TOAST$14.00
Rustic bread, spread avocado, cherry tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, 2 eggs.
- CHORIZO & EGGS$16.00
Signature "Origen Sausage", scrambled eggs, black beans, avocado, fresh cheese, plain arepa.
- GRILLED CHEESE$16.00
Cheddar, plantains, bacon, served with 2 eggs and sauteed potatoes topped with hot truffle aioli.
DESSERTS 3
- Mango Jalea$11.00
Served with local artisan ice cream
- 3 Leches$9.00
Served with local artisan ice cream
- Flan$9.00
SOFT DRINKS 10
- Topo chico regular$4.50
- Topo chico flavored: lime mint, tangerine or blueberry$4.50
- Maltin polar$4.50
- Fresh made juice$7.00
- Fresh limeade$5.00
- Aqua panna Large$9.00
- Perrier$5.00
- Coke Product Can$3.50
- Cafe Colao$4.00
Our coffee is brewed using the traditional cloth filter method. "Expertly roasted by Applied Arts Coffee, a local New Orleans brand. made from carefully selected imported beans."
- Tea$4.50
Menu items and prices are provided for information and may have changed (last updated April 2026). Allergen information is not included – please ask the restaurant.