1492 Latin Fusion
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About 1492 Latin Fusion
As every New World schoolchild knows, 1492 is the year Columbus sailed the ocean blue. The Latin culture met the Native American culture for the first time and we’ve warmed ourselves from the heat of that combustion ever since. Over the centuries the mix has been enriched by Arab and African contributions, and the delicious mix is exactly what 1492 Latin Fusion serves up on a plate. The orange-washed walls, wrought iron chandeliers, tropical plants and Latin American background music help you get into that Latin mood. The food is a million miles from straight Iberian or funky Tex-Mex. This is a cuisine of breadth and subtlety. Try the delicate home-made quesadillas, followed by Pabellon Criollo, the Venezuelan national dish, a great combination of shredded beef, black beans, rice and plantain fritters. For puds we’d suggest something like the classic Argentine dulce de leche pancake. The drinks are delish and the South American wines pack a mouthful of flavour.
Full a la carte
Starter
-Empanadas, Savoury pastries enjoyed all over Latin America from Argentina to the Latino quarters of Chicago. Filled with chicken, beef or mushrooms. Eat with your fingers and spoon some salsa inside! £3.95
-Chicken Tostada, Corn tortilla with cheese, Acapulco beans, grilled chicken and chipotle mayo £4.95
-Tiger Prawn Tostada, Corn tortilla with cheese, Acapulco beans, tiger prawn and chipotle mayo £6.50
-Cassava and Cheese Fritters (v)'Yuquitas' are Peru's favourite appetizers. Served with sweet red chillies £4.50
-Cheese and Pumpkin Quesadilla (v)
House-made flour tortilla with cheese, roasted pumpkin, tomato and mint salsa verde £4.95
- Stone-ground Cornmeal Pancake
Topped with crème fraiche and smoked salmon. £6.50
- Tomato and Manchego Cheese Salad
With basil, rocket and balsaic dressing £5.50
- Tapas x 2,Serrano ham from Segovia, D.O. Manchego cheese, manzanilla olives, toasted almonds, pickled anchovies and piquillo peppers £10.95
- 1492 Platter x 2 (v)Cheese and pumpkin quesadilla, cassava and cheese fritters, mushroom empanadas and Acapulco bean tostadas £8.50
- Ceviche Platter x 2 A glass of Ecuadorian ceviche of red snapper, six 'Tiradito' mussels and six totopos with Mexican ceviche of prawns and avocado. Drink a white Rioja or even better: a Pisco Sour.
Ceviches can be ordered individually @ 6.50 £14.92
- Anticuchos Platter x 2, Beef, prawn, chicken and fish skewers, marinated the Peruvian way, with beer, mint and chillies. Char-grilled to order. Anticuchos can be ordered individually @£5.50 £13.50
Main Course
- The 300 gr Rump Steak (10.6 oz) £12.50
- The 225 gr Sirloin Steak (8.0 oz)£11.50
- The 300 gr Sirloin Steak (10.6 oz)£13.50
- The 450 gr Sirloin Steak (16.0 oz)£18.50
- The 300 gr Fillet Steak (10.6 oz)£18.50
- The 250 gr Chicken Supreme £9.75
- Mar y Tierra ''Parrilla Mixta'' with Argentine sirloin steak, chimichurri chicken, tiger prawns and mussels with garlic butter £17.50
- Plantain-crusted Tuna Steak Crisp-fried tuna with a green plantain crust and served with hearts of palm salad. You will feel like you are eating at 'El rey del pescado frito' restaurant near La Guaira in Venezuela £13.50
- Chicken- Chocolate- Chilli. A nun in the Convent of Santa Rosa in Puebla first created 'Mole'. A wonderfully baroque recipe combining 4 different chillies, chocolate, nuts and fruits £12.50
- Brazilian Chicken & Rice with coconut milk, green chillies, ginger, dende oil, shrimps and peanuts £8.50
- South American Fish Curry, Fishermen's curry from the Guyanas with coriander, lime, garlic and habanero chillies. Served with steamed rice and banana salsa £12.50
- The 1492 Cuban Burger 100% beef and chorizo burger. Served with yuca fries and mint mojo, or hand-cut chips. The recipe used in the 70's at the ' El Cubanito' drive-thru £8.50
- Pabellón Criollo Venezuelan national dish of shredded beef, black beans 'refritas', rice and fried plantains. A symbol of a fusion of cultures and independence from Spain. An ironic twist of fortune makes this dish go perfectly with red Rioja wines £10.95
- Vegetarian Pabellón Criollo (v)Venezuelan national dish with black beans 'refritas', rice, fried plantains, garlic spinach and roast butternut squash £9.50
Sides:
- Hand-cut chips
- Yuca fries
- Fried plantains
- Black beans 'refritas'
- Mash
- Mixed Salad
- Garlic spinach
- Steamed rice
- House corn tortilla
- chips (with guacamole add £1.00)
Dessert
- Latin American Chocolate sampler x 2 (Complete the experience by having Santa Teresa 1796 Venezuelan Rum) £10.75
- Chocolate & Chilli Flan
- Chocolate & Banana Bread Pudding
- Dark chocolate ice with Churros
Chocolate desserts can be ordered individually @ 4.50
- Dulce de Leche Pancake (An Argentine classic. Flambéed toffee pancakes with Santa Teresa's Rhum Orange and vanilla ice cream.) £5.50
- Mousse de Maracuja (Passion fruit dessert. Addictive) £4.50
- Sweet 1492 x 2 (Dulce de leche pancake, chocolate & banana bread pudding, mousse de maracuja) £10.50
Bars Near 1492 Latin Fusion
In-house Bar
For a few pre-dinner drinks make sure you head along to 1492 Latin Fusion early and enjoy a cocktail or 2 in their lovely bar area which is situated in the middle of the restaurant. With live music from Wednesday to Sunday you’ll be able to soak up the buzzy atmosphere from the delighted diners all around you. The cocktail list includes Caipirinha, Mojito, and the Latin Fusion special!
Additional Information
Address:
404 North End Road, Fulham Broadway, SW6 1LU
Nearest tube:
Fulham Broadway
Average Price:
£25 (€35)
Opening times:
Mon - Sun 6pm - Midnight
Dress Code:
None
N.B. Bookings can no longer be made for this restaurant through London Online
