
Evening Star Cafe
2000 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA
Online ordering hours: 5:00 PM - 8:25 PMOpens 5:00 PM
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Featured Items
Blackened Salmon
$27.68
Smoked Fried Chicken
$26.65
Shepards Pie
$26.65
Smash Burger
$20.50
Campanelle
$22.55
Wedge Salad
$13.32
Smoked Wings
$15.38
Heirloom Tomato & Cornbread Salad
$15.38
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
$12.30
Caesar Salad
$13.32
Beef Tallow Fries
$7.18
Hi Fi Queso
$9.22
Smoked Pimento Cheese
$10.25
Chile Verde
$6.15
Fried Plantains
$6.15
Black Beans
$6.15
Beef Tallow Fries
$5.12
Full Menu
5:00 pm - 8:25 pmMost Ordered
The most commonly ordered items and dishes from this store
Smash Burger
Twin Patties, American Cheese, Iceberg, Pickle, Secret Sauce, Fries
$20.50
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Stracciatella, Pomegranate Seeds, Sambal, Balsamic Glaze
$12.30
Smoked Fried Chicken
Braised Collards, Mashed Potatoes, Honey Hot Sauce
$26.65
Blackened Salmon
served over cheesy grits and topped with creole butter sauce
$27.68
Smoked Pimento Cheese
Cheddar cheese, smoked dukes mayonnaise, roasted red peppers, seasoned with lemon juice, cayenne, scallions and smoked paprika
$10.25
Smoked Wings
Smoked chicken wings typically include a hickory smoke flavor, tossed with signature seasoning.
$15.38
Kid's Pasta
Pasta with choice of meat sauce or butter.
$8.20
Kid's Chicken Tenders
breaded and fried chicken tenders served with fries
$11.28
Kid's Burger
Beef patty with American cheese on a brioche bun, typically served with fries.
$11.28
Chips & Dips
Hi Fi Queso
Green Chili & Cheddar Queso, Smoked Crema, served with Tortilla Chips
$9.22
Queso El "B"
Taco Beef, Sour Cream, Pico, Guac, Tortilla Chips
$11.28
Chips and Salsa
salsa verde
$4.61
Hi Fi Guacamole
freshly mashed avocado, tomato, red onion, jalapeno, lime
$11.28
Hi Fi Trifecta
A trio of Hi Fi Queso, Guacamole, and Salsa Verde served with chips
$16.40
Nachos Locos
8 individually crafted nachos with black beans, three cheese blend, and the option to add meat with guac, sour cream, and pickled peppers on the side
$14.35
Hi Fi Platters
Turkey Platter
1/4 lb of hickory smoked turkey served with corn tortillas, all the fixins, and two sides of your choice.
$18.45
Sliced Brisket Platter
6 oz of hickory smoked brisket served with corn tortillas, all the fixins, and two sides of your choice
$24.60
Ribs Platter
1/2 lb ribs (approx. 2) served with corn tortillas, all the fixins, and two sides of your choice
$20.50
Pulled Pork Platter
1/4 lb of pulled pork served with corn tortillas, all the fixins, and two sides of your choice
$18.45
Pulled Chicken Platter
1/4 lb of smoked and pulled chicken served with corn tortillas, all the fixins, and two sides of your choice
$16.40
Sausage Platter
1 smoked sausage served with corn tortillas, all the fixins, and two sides of your choice
$16.40
Two-Meat Platter
Your choice of two meats served with corn tortillas, all the fixins, and two sides.
$24.60
Three-Meat Platter
Your choice of three meats served with corn tortillas, all the fixins, and two sides
$28.70
Especiales
Taco Salad
Iceberg Lettuce, Guacamole, Pico, Pickled Peppers, and Green Chile Goddess Dressing in a Tortilla Bowl
$14.35
Smash Burger
Twin Patties, American Cheese, Iceberg, Pickle, Secret Sauce, Fries
$20.50
Chopped Cheese Burrito
Ground Beef, American cheese, Island Sauce, pickles, iceberg lettuce, pico, flour tortilla
$15.38
Cheese Enchiladas
topped with chili gravy and served with beans and rice
$16.40
BYO Burrito
Build Your Own Burrito: start with Cilantro Rice, Black Beans, 3-Cheese Blend, Lettuce, Pico, then Choose Your Meat!
$10.25
Green Chile Quesadilla
Smoked Pork Chile Verde, Chihuahua Cheese, Smoked Crema, Pico, Salsa Verde
$14.35
Smoked Wings
Dalmation Rub (or) Valentina Butter with Green Chili Goddess Dip, Pickled Onions, and Pickled Peppers
$15.38
Combo Plates
El Miguel
two beef or chicken tacos, one cheese enchilada, cilantro rice & black beans
$24.60
El LB
Two "taco night in america", one guacamole salad tostada, and queso el "b" with fries instead of chips
$22.55
Papa Grande
two beef or chicken tacos, 1/4lb pulled pork, 1/4lb chopped brisket, fresh corn tortillas, plantains, green chili, rice & beans
$43.05
La Steph
two ribs, 1/4 lb of smoked turkey, Hi Fi queso, and a side of flour tortillas
$24.60
El Ethan
Feed a crowd! One pound of ribs, One pound of brisket, One pound of pulled pork, One sausage, and a side of tallow-fried flour tortillas
$123.00
Meats By The Pound
Brisket by the Pound
Tender brisket available in sizes: 1/4 lb, 1/2 lb, or 1 lb, offered sliced or chopped.
$9.50+
Sliced Turkey by the Pound
Premium sliced turkey available in three sizes: quarter pound, half pound, or one pound. Perfect for sandwiches, salads, and party platters.
$6.25+
Pulled Chicken by the Pound
Pulled chicken available in quarter, half, or full-pound sizes.
$4.25+
Spare Ribs by the Pound
Half or full pound of spare ribs, approximately 2 or 4 bones. Choose your size.
$12.00+
Pulled Pork by the Pound
Tender pulled pork available in 1/4 lb, 1/2 lb, or 1 lb portions.
$5.50+
Carnitas by the Pound
Carnitas by the pound. Choose size: 1/4 lb, 1/2 lb, or 1 lb. Slow-cooked, seasoned pork. Perfect for sharing or individual meals.
$5.50+
Sides
Cilantro Rice
Cilantro Rice
$6.15
Black Beans
Stewed Black Beans with Cotija and Pickled Onion.
$6.15
Chile Verde
Chili Verde Stew
$6.15
Fried Plantains
Fried Plantains with Smoked Crema
$6.15
Collard Greens
Slow-cooked collard greens typically include smoked turkey, onions, and a hint of vinegar for tanginess.
$6.15
Coleslaw
Shredded cabbage and carrots mixed with a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing.
$6.15
Mac & Cheese
Macaroni pasta typically enveloped in a creamy cheese sauce, often baked to a golden finish.
$6.15
Beef Tallow Fries
Crispy fries cooked in beef tallow, seasoned with herbs, served with a side of ketchup.
$5.12
Corn Tortilla
Choice of one crispy corn tortilla or a stack of four.
$1.50+
Flour Tortilla
Choice of one or a stack of four soft flour tortillas.
$3.00+
Extra Chips
Crispy thin chips typically seasoned with salt, offering a classic and satisfying crunch.
$1.54
Kids
Kids Quesadilla
Cheese Quesadilla, served with chips
$5.12
Kids Hi-Fries
Hi Fi Queso served with a side of Fries
$5.12
Kids Taco
One Ground Beef Taco on a Flour Tortilla, served with chips
$5.12
Shorty's Deluxe
The Joey
A classic muffuletta. salami, mortadella, provolone cheese, olive salad on housemade focaccia. served as a wedge, no substitutions.
$9.17
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Stracciatella, Pomegranate Seeds, Sambal, Balsamic Glaze
$12.30
Smoked Olives
with lemon and fennel pollen
$5.12
Smoked Pimento Cheese
Cheddar cheese, smoked dukes mayonnaise, roasted red peppers, seasoned with lemon juice, cayenne, scallions and smoked paprika
$10.25
Smoked Wings
Smoked chicken wings typically include a hickory smoke flavor, tossed with signature seasoning.
$15.38
Heirloom Tomato & Cornbread Salad
stracciatella, cornbread croutons, salsa verde & balsamic
$15.38
Ahi Tuna Poke
gochujang mayo & yuca chips
$17.42
Soups & Salads
Wedge Salad
Iceberg lettuce, bacon, tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles, and blue cheese dressing.
$13.32
Caesar Salad
romaine, grana, garlic croutons
$13.32
Green Salad
Little Gems, Radicchio, Aged Sherry Vinaigrette
$12.30
Corn Bisque
Sweet corn blended into a creamy bisque, typically featuring green onions and a touch of dairy for a smooth, rich texture.
$12.30
Entrees
Smash Burger
two all-beef patties iwth american cheese, iceberg, pickles, secret sauce, and served with beef tallow fries
$20.50
Seared Scallops
middlins, garleek, apples, fennel
$32.80
Smoked Fried Chicken
Braised Collards, Mashed Potatoes, Honey Hot Sauce
$26.65
Shepards Pie
Red Wine Braised Duck, Parsnip Mash, Crispy Leeks
$26.65
Campanelle
housemade pasta with spicy tomato sauce, stracciatella, cherry tomatoes, basil oil, garlic breadcrumbs
$22.55
Braised Pork Shank
red peas & pangrattato
$25.62
New York Strip
served with lobster & morel mac & cheese
$56.38
Blackened Salmon
served over cheesy grits and topped with creole butter sauce
$27.68
Braised Lamb Shoulder Ragout
rigatoni, whipped labneh, za’atar
$25.62
Sides
Braised Collard Greens
Braised collard greens with smoked ham hock and onions, simmered to perfection with a hint of vinegar for tanginess.
$7.18
Creamy Grits
cheesy grits
$7.18
Beef Tallow Fries
Crispy fries cooked in beef tallow, garnished with rosemary, served with a side of ketchup.
$7.18
Lobster mac and Cheese
Macaroni pasta in a creamy cheese sauce with tender lobster, typically topped with crispy breadcrumbs for added texture.
$18.45
Mash Potatoes
Mashed potatoes typically include butter, cream, and seasoning, offering a creamy texture and rich flavor.
$7.18
Kid's Burger
Beef patty with American cheese on a brioche bun, typically served with fries.
$11.28
Kid's Chicken Tenders
breaded and fried chicken tenders served with fries
$11.28
Kid's Grilled Cheese
$7.18
Kid's Pasta
Pasta with choice of meat sauce or butter.
$8.20
Kids Quesadilla
Grilled flour tortilla filled with melted cheese.
$5.12
Kids HiFries
A small portion of thinly cut fries, lightly salted, typically served as a kid-friendly side dish.
$5.12
Kids Taco
Soft corn tortillas filled with ground turkey, lettuce, tomato, and shredded cheese, typically served with a mild sauce.
$5.12
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