El Chalan

  • Peruvian
  • Foggy Bottom
1924 I St. NW (20th St.)Washington, DC 20006www.elchalandc.com
  • 202-293-2765

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# of Reviews:
99
Peruvian Rank:
19 of 22
Foggy Bottom Rank:
3 of 18
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Appetizers
Ceviche de Pescado Fresh fish marinated with lemon juice, chili peppers, and onion
Ceviche Mixto Fish, shrimp, conch, and squid marinated in lemon, chili peppers, and onion
Escabeche de Pescado Fresh fish, fried and marinated in our special sauce, served cold
Choros a la Chalaca Fresh marinated mussels garnished with a marinade of onion, tomato, corn and peppers
Camarones a la Limena Shrimp sauteed with garlic butter sauce
Causa a la Criolla Mashed potatoes combined with fish, shrimp, garlic, and lemon. Mixed and served cold in slices
Anticuchos El Chalan Marinated beef hearts
Papa a la Huancaina Boiled potatoes topped with a creamy cheese sauce
Soups and Salads
Soups 
  • Chilcano 
  • Casuela de Res 
  • Chupe de Camarones 
Salads 
  • Ensalada Mixta 
  • Tomate y Cebolla 
  • Palta con Palmito 
  • Ensalada de Mar  
Fish and Seafood
Pescado a lo Macho Fried or boiled fish with hot seafood sauce and rice
Pescado a la Chorrillana Fried or boiled fish served with chorrillana sauce (onion, chili peppers, garlic, green pepper, tomatoes and spices)
Picante de Camarones Shrimp in a chili sauce
Pescado Frito Estilo Chalan Fried fish with butter sauce, mushroom and shrimp served with rice and potatoes
Beef and Poultry
Arroz a la Chiclayana Rice with chicken cooked in beer, cilantro and spices
Aji de Gallina a la Arequipena Shredded chicken cooked in a creamy garlic, onion and peanut sauce
Churrasco El Chalan El Chalan's finest broiled steak
Cabrito Norteno Traditional goat stew cooked in beer, vinegar, onion and spices. Served with beans and rice.
Cau Cau a Limena Tripe stew cooked with potatoes, peas and spices. Served with beans and rice
Seco a la Hauchana Beef stew cooked in cilantro sauce and spices, served with beans and rice
Pollo al Vino Chicken breast cooked with raisins, carrots, red wine, spices and garnished with potatoes and rice
House Specialties
Parihuela Fish broth soup with fish, shrimp, clams and mussels
Lomo Saltado Our famous stripped beef sauteed with fried potatoes, onion and tomatoes
Arroz a la Mariscos Rice with seafood, fish, white wine and spices
Filet Mignon con Salsa de Champingnones Filet mignon served with mushroom sauce
Desserts and Coffee
Desserts 
  • Alfajore 
  • Arroz con Leche 
  • Flan 
MENU DISCLAIMER
Menu items and prices are subject to change.