Cafe Bolivar Menu
Welcome to Cafe Bolivar, a vibrant gem nestled in Santa Monica that serves up the delightful flavors of the Caribbean. This Latinx-owned cafe specializes in delicious, freshly made arepas, offering a range of fillings that highlight the rich culinary traditions of South America. The arepas, made from gluten-free cornmeal, stand out for their unique taste and texture, embodying a healthy alternative to conventional fare.
Don't miss their signature beverages, particularly the Bolivar Latte sweetened with condensed milk and the Cafe Tacuba Latte with cajeta. These drinks are perfect companions for a casual lunch or a cozy afternoon to work remotely, with excellent Wi-Fi and outdoor seating available. With options catering to various dietary preferences, including vegan choices, Cafe Bolivar embraces inclusivity and community.
Cafe Standards
Colada Cubana
Espresso.
Cafe con Leche
Latte.
Cappuccino
Espresso topped by a marengue like froth.
Cortado
Macchiato-espresso with a splash of milk.
Cafe Organico del Dia
Coffee of the day. Call restaurant for coffee of the day.
Hot Chocolate
Really hot.
Oaxacan Hot Chocolate
An ancient Zapotec blend.
Cafe Bolivar
Latte sweetened with condensed milk.
Cafe Tacuba
Latte sweetened with cajeta (mexican caramel).
Cafe con Leche, Vanilla y Miel
Honey vanilla latte.
Mocha Oaxaqueno
Sweetened with Oaxacan chocolate.
Mocha Belga
Made with 68% cacao Belgian chocolate.
Bon Bon
Espresso over condensed milk.
Bolivar Signature
On the Rocks
Iced Mocha
Iced Latte
Vanilla Iced
Does not contain espresso.
Iced Coffee
Blended Iced Mocha
Blended Iced Latte
Blended Vanilla Iced
Does not contain espresso.
Blended Iced Coffee
Blended
Tea Lattes
Yerba Mate Latte
An Argentinian green herbal tea brewed to order, topped with steam soy and honey.
Mauritius
African black tea with a hint of vanilla from the island of Mauritius, steamed milk and honey.
Chai Chai
Black or roibos with steamed milk and honey.
Fresh Squeezed Juice
Made from a selection of fresh fruits of the day.
Juices and Smoothies
Bolivar Smoothies
Bolivar Smoothie
Veggie Bagel
Cream cheese, Roma tomatoes, avocados, red onions and capers, drizzled extra virgin olive oil and fresh cracked pepper. Served open faced. Add our famous Venezuelan guasacaca sauce for a savory experience.
Lox and Bagel
Cured smoked salmon on a toasted bagel, cream cheese, Roma tomatoes, red onion and capers, lightly drizzled extra virgin olive oil and fresh cracked pepper. Served open faced and garnished with organic spring mix.
Organic Granola
Tropical Parfait
Made with hormone-free lowfat vanilla yogurt, fresh cut seasonal fruits, topped with organic granola and lightly drizzled with honey.
Oatmeal with Fresh Fruit
Same as above with seasonal fresh fruit and a touch of honey. Please allow for extra time, fruit is cut fresh to order.
Starters
Salads
Classic Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce topped with sun-dried tomatoes, croutons and shaved parmigiano cheese, tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing.
Organic Baby Greens Salad
Organic baby greens topped with sun-dried tomatoes, goat cheese, and pecans, tossed in a balsamic basil vinaigrette.
House Salad
Romaine lettuce, Roma tomatoes, carrots, red onions and Kalamata olives, tossed in zesty Italian vinaigrette.
Classic Caesar Salad with Chicken
Romaine lettuce topped with sun dried tomatoes, croutons and shaved parmigiano cheese, tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing.
Classic Caesar Salad with Tuna
Romaine lettuce topped with sun dried tomatoes, croutons and shaved parmigiano cheese, tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing.
Organic Baby Greens Salad with Chicken
Organic baby greens topped with sun dried tomatoes, goat cheese and pecans, tossed in a balsamic basil vinaigrette.
Organic Baby Greens Salad with Tuna
Organic baby greens topped with sun dried tomatoes, goat cheese and pecans, tossed in a balsamic basil vinaigrette.
House Salad with Chicken
Romaine lettuce, Roma tomatoes, carrots, red onions and Kalamata olives, tossed in zesty Italian vinaigrette.
House Salad with Tuna
Romaine lettuce, Roma tomatoes, carrots, red onions and Kalamata olives, tossed in zesty Italian vinaigrette.
Atun Sandwich
Solid white albacore tuna, diced green bell peppers, tomatoes and red onions, lightly drizzled extra virgin olive oil with a hint of mayonnaise and organic spring mix. Made with our own homemade spreads and fresh ingredients that add a variety of gourmet flavors. Sandwich served on French bread, served with your choice of side salad or soup of the day.
Roasted Turkey Sandwich
Thinly sliced oven roasted turkey breast with a rosemary and garlic confit aioli, Roma tomatoes and organic spring mix. Made with our own homemade spreads and fresh ingredients that add a variety of gourmet flavors. Sandwich served on French bread, served with your choice of side salad or soup of the day.
Grilled Chicken Tapanade Sandwich
Sun-dried tomatoes and Kalamata olive rosemary citrus relish, with red onions, provolone cheese and organic spring mix. Made with our own homemade spreads and fresh ingredients that add a variety of gourmet flavors. Sandwich served on French bread, served with your choice of side salad or soup of the day.
Veggie Tapanade Sandwich
Avocados, Roma tomatoes, sprouts, provolone cheese, red onions, with sun-dried tomatoes and Kalamata olive rosemary citrus relish, and organic spring mix. Made with our own homemade spreads and fresh ingredients that add a variety of gourmet flavors. Sandwich served on French bread, served with your choice of side salad or soup of the day.
Chicken with Roasted Pepper Pesto Sandwich
Roasted peppers and cilantro pesto with provolone cheese, Roma tomatoes, red onions, and romaine lettuce. Made with our own homemade spreads and fresh ingredients that add a variety of gourmet flavors. Sandwich served on French bread, served with your choice of side salad or soup of the day.
Vegan Torta
Avocado, red onions, Roma tomatoes, sprouts, with a black bean spread and romaine lettuce. Made with our own homemade spreads and fresh ingredients that add a variety of gourmet flavors. Sandwich served on French bread, served with your choice of side salad or soup of the day.
Grilled Chicken Torta
Black bean spread, avocado, red onions, Roma tomatoes and romaine lettuce. Pickled jalapenos optional. Made with our own homemade spreads and fresh ingredients that add a variety of gourmet flavors. Sandwich served on French bread, served with your choice of side salad or soup of the day.
Pacifico Sandwich
Mangoes, avocados, Roma tomatoes, provolone cheese, with a rosemary and garlic confit aioli and organic spring mix, served on wheat bread. Made with our own homemade spreads and fresh ingredients that add a variety of gourmet flavors. Served with your choice of side salad or soup of the day.
Chicken Caesar Sandwich
With shredded romaine, creamy Caesar dressing, Roma tomatoes and parmigiano cheese. Made with our own homemade spreads and fresh ingredients that add a variety of gourmet flavors. Sandwich served on French bread, served with your choice of side salad or soup of the day.
Jamon Serrano Sandwich
A dry cured Spanish mountain ham with Roma tomatoes, olive oil and fresh cracked pepper. Made with our own homemade spreads and fresh ingredients that add a variety of gourmet flavors. Sandwich served on french bread, served with your choice of side salad or soup of the day.
Sandwiches
Arepas
2 Black Bean Arepas
Caribbean style black beans and fresh white cheese. The arepa is a corn-based dish from the northern region of South America. Made from a specially milled pre- cooked white corn meal, our arepas are prepared in the Caracas tradition. A healthy alternative, arepas are wheat-free, gluten free and nut-free. Each arepa is made fresh to order so please allow for extra time.
2 Albacore Arepas
Solid white albacore marinated in light extra virgin olive oil, peppers, Roma tomatoes and red onion, hint of mayonnaise. Tossed in our cilantro mojo. The arepa is a corn-based dish from the northern region of South America. Made from a specially milled pre- cooked white corn meal, our arepas are prepared in the Caracas tradition. A healthy alternative, arepas are wheat-free, gluten free and nut-free. Each arepa is made fresh to order so please allow for extra time.
2 Premium Cooked Ham Arepas
Premium cooked ham with your choice of fresh white cheese or Gouda. The arepa is a corn-based dish from the northern region of south America. Made from a specially milled pre- cooked white corn meal, our arepas are prepared in the Caracas tradition. A healthy alternative, arepas are wheat-free, gluten free and nut-free. Each arepa is made fresh to order so please allow for extra time.
2 Slices of Ripe Mangoes Arepas
Slices of fresh ripe mangoes, avocado and fresh white cheese, garlic confit and rosemary aioli. The arepa is a corn-based dish from the northern region of South America. Made from a specially milled pre- cooked white corn meal, our arepas are prepared in the Caracas tradition. A healthy alternative, arepas are wheat-free, gluten free and nut-free. Each arepa is made fresh to order so please allow for extra time.
2 Grilled Chicken Breast Arepas
Grilled chicken breast tossed in avocado pure, garlic confit and rosemary aioli. The arepa is a corn-based dish from the northern region of South America. Made from a specially milled pre- cooked white corn meal, our arepas are prepared in the Caracas tradition. A healthy alternative, arepas are wheat-free, gluten free and nut-free. Each arepa is made fresh to order so please allow for extra time.
2 Mozzarella Arepas
Fresh mozzarella, garlic and thyme infused roasted red peppers and crispy bacon. The arepa is a corn-based dish from the northern region of South America. Made from a specially milled pre- cooked white corn meal, our arepas are prepared in the Caracas tradition. A healthy alternative, arepas are wheat-free, gluten free and nut-free. Each arepa is made fresh to order so please allow for extra time.
2 Pulled Pork Arepas
Pulled pork shoulder cooked for eight hours in Caribbean spices. The arepa is a corn-based dish from the northern region of South America. Made from a specially milled pre- cooked white corn meal, our arepas are prepared in the Caracas tradition. A healthy alternative, arepas are wheat-free, gluten free and nut-free. Each arepa is made fresh to order so please allow for extra time.
2 Melted Gruyere and Chorizo Arepas
Melted Gruyere and home-made chorizo. The arepa is a corn-based dish from the northern region of South America. Made from a specially milled pre- cooked white corn meal, our arepas are prepared in the Caracas tradition. A healthy alternative, arepas are wheat-free, gluten free and nut-free. Each arepa is made fresh to order so please allow for extra time.
2 Flank Stake Arepas
Pulled marinated and slow cooked in tomato broth and Caribbean spices beef flank stake. The arepa is a corn-based dish from the northern region of South America. Made from a specially milled pre- cooked white corn meal, our arepas are prepared in the Caracas tradition. A healthy alternative, arepas are wheat-free, gluten free and nut-free. Each arepa is made fresh to order so please allow for extra time.
