Moliendo Cafe Menu (2025 Update)
Introducing Moliendo Cafe
Located at 791 Madison Ave in Albany, NY, Moliendo Cafe is a vibrant culinary treasure trove that serves authentic Colombian cuisine, winning the hearts of both locals and newcomers alike. The menu highlights an array of traditional dishes, such as the rich and savory Sunday Sancocho de Pollo and the hearty Mondongo soup, offering a taste of home that resonates deeply with many patrons. Customers rave about the generous portions and the warm ambiance, making it the perfect spot for both a casual lunch and special gatherings.
Moliendo Cafe doesn’t stop at food; it elevates your dining experience with a selection of drinks, including refreshing margaritas and traditional hot Colombian chocolate. The attentive service and lively atmosphere only enhance the experience, ensuring every visit feels special. If you haven't visited yet, you are truly missing out!
Family Meal Deals
Colombian Combo
1 whole Rotisserie Chicken Marinated in our authentic recipe. Served with French Fries, Rice & Avocado Salad.
Parcero Combo
1 whole Rotisserie Chicken Marinated in our authentic recipe. Served with Rice, Beans, Patacones, Salchipapas & Avocado Salad.
2 lt Soda
2 lt Soda
Empanadas / Corn Patties
Choice of beef, chicken, bbq chicken, cheese, or vegan
Arepitas Con Hogao
Corn cake with colombian creole sauce
Chicharron, Arepa y Patacon con Hogao o Guacamole
Pork rind, corn cake, & fried green plantain served with Colombian creole sauce or guacamole
Chorizo con Arepita
Colombian sausage with corn cake
Yuca Frita
Fried cassava
Papas Chorreadas
Boiled potatoes with Colombian creole sauce & cheese
Maduros con Queso
Fried sweet plantains with cheese
Papas Criollas
Fried yellow small potatoes
Patacones con Hogao o Guacamole
Fried green plantains with colombian creole sauce or guacamole
Salchipapas
French fries with sausages
Choripapas
French fries with Colombian sausage
Chicharron, Arepa & Papa Salada
Fried Pork Rind Served with corn cake and salted potato.
Chorizo , Arepa & Papa Salada
Colombian Sausage Served with corn cake and salted potato.
Morcilla, Arepa & Papa Salada
Rice Cooked Sausage Served with corn cake and salted potato.
Quesadillas
Served with sour cream & guacamole
Tacos
3 tacos, soft or hard.Your choice of chicken, beef or shrimp topped with lettuce and cheese. ORYour choice of steak or lengua topped with onions, cilantro, fresh lime and hot sauce.
Patacones el Parce
3 Crispy Fried Green Plantains topped with shredded chicken or beef, cheese and cilantro.
Antojitos / Appetizers
Arepas / Corn Cakes
Arepa de Yuca Rellena de Queso
Cassava cake filled with cheese
Arepa Blanca Rellena de Queso
Arepa de Chocolo Rellena de Queso
Arepa Con Queso
Chorizo y Arepa Con Queso
Chicharron y Arepa Con Queso
Arepa Con Carne Demechada, Queso y Huevo
Corn cake with shredded beef, cheese and a fried egg
Arepa con Pollo Desmechado, Queso y Huevo
Corn cake with shredded chicken, cheese, and a fried egg
Huevos pericos y Arepa Con Queso
Columbian style scrambled eggs and corn cake with cheese
#1 Calentado con Carne o Pollo a la Parrilla
Mixed rice and beans, scrambled eggs, grilled steak or chicken and corn cake and cheese
#2 Calentado con Chorizo o Chicharron
Mixed rice and beans, Colombian sausage or fried pork rind and corn cake with cheese
Calentados / Mixed Rice & Beans
Sopas / Soups
Lunes / Monday
Sancocho de Costilla de Res / Colombian beef ribs soup
Martes / Tuesday
Sopa de Pollo, Arroz y Vegetales / Chicken, Rice and Vegetable Soup
Miercoles / Wednesday
Ajico [a'xjako] / Colombian soup of chicken, corn and potatoes. Contains dairy
Jueves / Thursday
Sopa de Lentejas / Lentil soup
Viernes / Friday
Sopa de Pescado / Fish soup
Sabado / Saturday
Mondongo / Tripe soup
Domingo / Sunday
Sancocho de Pollo / Chicken soup
Garden Salad
Ensalada de Aguacate / Avocado Salad
Garden salad with avocado
Ensalada de Pollo / Grilled Chicken Salad
Garden salad with grilled chicken and avocado
Ensalada de Carne / Steak Salad
Garden salad with steak and avocado
Ensalada de Camarones / Shrimp Salad
Garden salad with grilled shrimp and avocado
Ensalada de la Casa / House Salad
Garden salad with avocado, steak, grilled chicken and shrimp
Ensaladas / Salads
Mariscos / Seafood
Camarones al Ajillo
Acompanado de Arroz, Patacones y Ensalada. Shrimp in a white garlic cream sauce served with rice, fried Green Plantains, and salad. Contains dairy.
Filete de Pescado a la Criolla con un toquecito de crema
Acompanado de Arroz, Patacones y Ensalada. Fish Steak in creole sauce with a touch of cream served with rice, fried Green Plantains, and salad. Contains dairy.
Pescado Frito
Acompanado de Arroz, Patacones y Ensalada. Fried whole fish served with rice, fried Green Plantains, and salad.
Pescado Sudado
Acompanado con papa y yuca sudada. Arroz, Patacones y Ensalada. Whole Fish Stew in creole sauce with Potato and cassava stew served with rice, fried Green Plantains, and salad. Contains dairy.
Pescado en Sumo de Coco
Acompanado de Arroz, Patacones y Ensalada. Whole Fish stew in coconut sauce, served with Salmon with rice, fried Green Plantains, and salad. Contains dairy.
Salmon en Salsa de Ajo con Camarones
Acompanado de Arroz, Papas Fritas y Ensalada. Salmon topped with Shrimp in a garlic cream sauce served with rice, french fries, and salad. Contains dairy.
Arroz con Camarones
Acompanado con Patacones y aguacate. Yellow Rice with Large Shrimp served with fried green plantains and avocado.
Pardo Rojo Frito
Fried Whole Red Snapper served with salad, fried green plantains and rice.
Bandeja Paisa
Arroz, frijoles, carne asada, huevo, chicharron, chorizo, maduro y arepa Typical Colombian platter: rice, beans, steak, egg, pork rind, Colombian sausage, sweet plantain and corn cake
Bandeja Montanera
Arroz, frijoles, carne molida, huevo, chicharron, chorizo, maduro y arepa. Typical Colombian platter: rice, beans, ground beef, egg, pork rind, Colombian sausage, sweet plantain and corn cake.
Bistec a Caballo con Dos Huevos Encima
Servido con yuca sudada, arroz y ensalada. Steak with 2 eggs on top, served with cassava stew, rice and salad
Sobrebarriga a la Criolla
Servido con yuca y papa sudada, arroz y ensalada de aguacate. Top flank steak served with cassava and potato stew, rice and avocado salad
Cazuela de Frijoles
Con chicharron frito, aguacate, maduro, chorizo, arepa y arroz. Bean casserole with fried pork belly, avocado, sweet plantain, Colombian sausage, corn cake and rice
Churrasco Colombiano
Servido con papa frita, arroz, ensalada y chimichurri. Grilled sirloin steak served with french fries, rice, salad and chimichurri sauce
Arroz con Pollo
Coronado con un huevo duro, servido con papas fritas y maduro. Yellow rice with shredded chicken topped with a hard-boiled egg, served with french fries and sweet plantains
Pechuga a la Plancha
Acompanada con arroz, papas fritas y ensalada. Grilled chicken served with rice, french fries and salad
Platos Tipicos / Typical Dishes
Platos Vegetarianos / Vegetarian Platters
Bandeja Vegetariana
Carne vegetariana, arroz, frijoles, huevo, aguacate, maduro y arepa. Vegetarian Ground Beef, Rice, Beans, Egg, Avocado, Sweet Plantain & Corn Cake
Arroz con Vegetales
Yellow rice with mixed vegetables, topped with hard-boiled egg, served with french fries and sweet plantains
Quesadillas de Queso
Two Quesadillas with cheese served with guacamole & hogao
Quesadillas de Champinones
Two Quesadillas with mushrooms served with guacamole & hogao
Patacones con Guacamole o Hogao
Fried Green Plantains with Guacamole or Colombian Creole Sauce
Lengua a la Criolla
Acompanado de yuca y papa a la criolla, con arroz y ensalada con aguacate. Beef tongue in creole sausage, served with cassava and potato stew, white rice and avocado salad
Tabla Mixta
Chorizo, pollo, carne, cerdo, camaron asado y 3 acompanantes. Colombian sausage, grilled chicken, steak, pork, shrimp and 3 sides
Picada Mixta
Carne, pollo, longaniza, morcilla, papas, yuca, patacones y platanos, servido con aji. Para 1-2 personas. Mixed platter: Steak, chicken, longaniza, rice cooked sausage, potatoes, cassava, fried plantains, and sweet plantains, served with hot sauce on the side. Serves 1-2 people
Salteado Mixto
Carne y pollo salteado con tomates, pimientos y cebolla. Acompanado con arroz, frijoles y maduros. Steak and chicken saute with tomatoes, peppers and onions. Served with rice, beans and sweet plantains
Carne Asada
Carne asada con arroz, frijoles y maduros. Grilled steak served with rice, beans and sweet plantains
Chuleta de Cerdo
Frita o a la Parrilla acompanada con arroz, papas fritas y ensalada. Breaded Pork Cutlet or Grilled Pork Cutlet served with rice, french fries and salad
Chuleta de Cerdo en Salsa de Champinones con Arroz y Ensalada
con Arroz y Ensalada. Grilled pork chop topped with mushroom cream sauce served with rice and salad
Pollo a la Brasa
1/4 rotisserie chicken served with rice, salad and french fries
Pechuga en Salsa de Champinones con Arroz y Ensalada
con Arroz y Ensalada. Grilled chicken topped with mushroom cream sauce served with rice and salad
Tradicion Familiar
Menu Para Ninos / Kids Menu
Kid Cheese Quesadilla
Kid Mac & Cheese
Kid Pechugita de Pollo (Grilled Chicken)
Kid Chicken Finger
Kid Salchipapas
Kid Taco
Chicken or beef. Hard or soft.
Chocolate Cake
Tres Leches
Flan
Pineapple Flan
Arroz con Leche
Fried Ice Cream
Blueberry Creme Brulee Cheese Cake
Blueberry Creme Brulee Cheese Cake
Raspberry Doughnut Cheesecake
Raspberry Doughnut Cheesecake
Dulce de Leche Cheesecake
Dulce de Leche Cheesecake
Natilla
Natilla is a rich, custard-like dessert that is traditionally enjoyed at Christmas, especially in Colombia. Served with a blackberry whiskey sauce.limited time item.
Postres / Desserts
Ordenes Adicionales / Side Orders
Arroz Blanco
White rice
Frijoles
Beans
Aguacate
Avocado slice
Guacamole
Chicharron
Pork rind
Arepa
Corncake
French Fries
Patacon
Fried plantains
Maduro
Sweet plantains
Huevo
Egg
Chips
Salsa
Pepsi
Ginger Ale
Manzana
Colombiana
Diet Pepsi
Sweetened Iced Tea
Aguapanela
Servido caliente, frio o con limon / Served hot, cold or with lemon
Chocolate
Hot Columbian chocolate
Cafe
Bottle of Water
Jugos Naturales / Natural Juices
En agua o leche / In water or milk (Guanabana, guayaba, tomate de arbol, mora, maracuya, mango)
Mazamorra
Acompanada de bocadillo o panela. Served with guava paste or brown sugar cane
Unsweetened Ice Tea
Free refills
Pink Lemonade
Goya Pineapple Soda
Goya Pineapple Soda
Goya Cola Champagne
Goya Cola Champagne
Poni Malta
Poni Malta
Bebidas / Drinks
NOW OFFERING BEER, WINE & MARGARITAS FOR TO-GO ONLINE ORDERING!
Bottle Beer
Bucket of (5) Coronitas
5 - 7oz. coronitas
Bucket of (5) Beers
Draft Beer
House Margarita
lime, strawberry, raspberry, passion fruit, peach or mango
Sangria
Red Sangria