Esmeralda's Café
15 15 N Pointe Dr #108, Durham
(919) 864-8007
Customers' Favorites
Desayuno Catracho Deluxe
Baleada Sencilla Simple
Breakfast Burritos
Mega Steak Burrito
Baleada Con Chorizo
Baleadas Sencilla
Chicken Quesadilla
Pollo Con Tajadas
Steak and Cheese
Huevos Rancheros
Sandwiches
Mega Steak Burrito
Steak, beans, arroz, shredded cheese, pico de gallo, and avocado
Pesto Panini
Pita bread, chicken, pesto sauce, spinach, roasted red peppers, mozzarella cheese, and side of pickle
Philly Cheesesteak (steak)
onion, green pepper, mushroom, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo
Turkey Club
Lettuce, tomato, mayo, turkey, bacon, and side of pickle
Chicken Fantastic
6oz hero bread, fried chicken, thousand island, lettuce, tomato, bacon, and mozzarella cheese
Philly Cheesesteak (chicken)
onion, green pepper, mushrooms, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo
BLT
Bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and side of pickle
Veggie Panini
Green pepper, roasted peppers, mushrooms, onions, spinach, tomato, and cheese
Tuna Sandwich
Lettuce, tomato, mayo, cheese, and a side of pickle.
Chicken salad sandwich
lettuce, tomato, mayo, and side of pickle
Ham panini
onion, green pepper, tomato, mayo, mustard, cheese, and side of pickle
Cheeseburger with fries
Lettuce, tomato, mayo, onion, and American cheese
Turkey Panini
onion, green pepper, tomato, mayo, mustard, cheese, and side of pickle
Sandwich de Camarones
Shrimp, tomato, chipotle mayo, bacon, and lettuce
Chicken Panini
onion, green pepper, tomato, mayo, mustard, cheese, and side of pickle
Cheeseburger with Fries (add bacon)
Lettuce, bacon, tomato, mayo, onion, and American cheese
California chicken wrap
Chipotle sauce, tomato, salsa, bacon, lettuce, avocado, pepper jack cheese, and side of pickle
Buffalo chicken sandwich
chicken, lettuce, tomato, mayo, onion, and side of pickle
Espresso Frio
Iced Flavored Latte 20oz
Iced Flavored Latte 16oz
Iced Flavored Macchiato 20oz
Frappuccino 20oz
caramel mocha
Iced Cappuccino 20oz
Iced Americano 20oz
Frappuccino 16oz
caramel mocha
Iced Flavored Macchiato 16oz
Iced Mocha 16oz
Iced Mocha 20oz
Iced Cappuccino 16oz
Iced Americano 16oz
Frappes
Horchata 20oz
Horchata 16oz
Tropical 20oz
Pina Frappe 16oz
Pina Frappe 20oz
Chunky Monkey 20oz
Chunky Monkey 16oz
Cotton Candy 16oz
Tropical 16oz
Cotton Candy 20oz
Breakfast
Burrito
Choice of meat, egg, green peppers, onions, tomatoes, and cheese
Baleada Sencilla
Beans, cheese, and cream
Pancake Platter
Choice of meat, two eggs, and three pancakes
Croissant
Choice of meat, egg, green peppers, onions, and cheese
Baleada Con Asada
Beans, cheese, cream, avocado, egg, and steak
French Toast Platter
Choice of meat, two eggs, and two French toast
French Toast
Omelette with Home Fries
Ham, eggs, tomato, green peppers, onion, spinach, jalapeno, mushrooms, and shredded cheese, served with toast
Baleada Con Chorizo
Beans, cheese, cream, avocado, egg, and chorizo
Bacon Egg & Cheese Bagel
Waffle Platter
Choice of meat, two eggs, and one waffle
Pancakes
Desayuno Catracho
Beans, cheese, cream, avocado, hot sausage, two eggs, and two corn tortillas
Desayuno Catracho Deluxe
Beans, cheese, cream, avocado, carne asada, sweet plantains, two eggs, and two corn tortillas
Baleada Con Pollo
Beans, cheese, cream, avocado, egg, and chicken
Omelette
Ham, eggs, tomato, green peppers, onion, spinach, jalapeno, mushrooms, and shredded cheese, served with toast
Huevos Rancheros
Two tortillas, two eggs, beans, ranchera sauce, and avocado
Only Waffle
Bagel with Cream Cheese
Salad
Ceasar Salad with Chicken (Large)
Romaine lettuce, croutons, Caesar dressing, and shredded parmesan cheese
Caesar Salad with Chicken (Small)
Romaine lettuce, croutons, Caesar dressing, and shredded parmesan cheese
Garden Salad
Lettuce, spinach, tomato, cucumber, onion, green pepper, and shredded cheese
Caesar Salad with Steak (Large)
Romaine lettuce, croutons, Caesar dressing, and shredded parmesan cheese
Chef Salad Small
Lettuce, spinach, tomato, cucumber, onion, green pepper, turkey, ham, and provolone cheese
Caesar Salad with Shrimp (Large)
Romaine lettuce, croutons, Caesar dressing, and shredded parmesan cheese
Chef Salad Large
Lettuce, spinach, tomato, cucumber, onion, green pepper, turkey, ham, and provolone cheese
Caesar Salad with Steak (Small)
Romaine lettuce, croutons, Caesar dressing, and shredded parmesan cheese
Caesar Salad with Shrimp (Small)
Romaine lettuce, croutons, Caesar dressing, and shredded parmesan cheese
Quesadillas
Steak Quesadilla
Steak, green pepper, onion, tomato, and shredded cheese
Buffalo Quesadilla with Chicken
Buffalo sauce, green pepper, onion, tomato, and shredded cheese
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken, green pepper, onion, tomato, and shredded cheese
BBQ Quesadilla with Chicken
BBQ sauce, green pepper, onion, tomato, and shredded cheese
Shrimp Quesadilla Add Chicken
Shrimp, green pepper, onion, tomato, and shredded cheese
Veggie Quesadilla
Green peppers, roasted peppers, mushrooms, onions, spinach, tomato, and shredded cheese
Shrimp Quesadilla
Shrimp, green pepper, onion, tomato, and shredded cheese
Buffalo Quesadilla with Steak
Buffalo sauce, green pepper, onion, tomato, and shredded cheese
BBQ Quesadilla with Steak
BBQ sauce, green pepper, onion, tomato, and shredded cheese
Shrimp Quesadilla Add Steak
Shrimp, green pepper, onion, tomato, and shredded cheese
Entrees
Pollo con Tajadas
Cabbage, pico de gallo, cheese, encurtido, alderezo sauce, and salsa de pollo
Empanadas
Choice of chicken or beef, cabbage, pico de gallo, cheese, and alderezo sauce
Carne Asada con Tajadas
Carne, green bananas, cabbage, alderezo sauce, pico de gallo,and salsa de pollo
Chuletas
Three sides of choice:
Asparagus, broccoli, mixed vegetables, arroz, frijoles, fries, mashed potatoes, salad, and green beans
Pollo a la plancha
Two sides of choice:
Asparagus, broccoli, mixed vegetables, arroz, frijoles, fries, mashed potatoes, salad, and green beans
Enchiladas
Choice of chicken or beef, cabbage, pico de gallo, tomato, cheese, sliced egg, jugo de pollo y carne, alderezo sauce, on top of two fried tortillas
Lomo Saltado
Carne, onions, tomato, green peppers, salad, pico de gallo, fries, arroz, and egg
Arroz Chino
Egg, camarones, pollo, pork, arroz, carrots, cebollin, and soy sauce
Carne Asada
Arroz, frijoles, cheese, avocado, Ajus pico de gallo, jalapeno, and two tortillas
Camarones Fritos
Two sides of choice:
Asparagus, broccoli, mixed vegetables, arroz, frijoles, fries, mashed potatoes, salad, and green beans
Tostadas
Two fried tortillas, beans, cheese, hot sausage, home fries, green peppers, red peppers, bacon, chipotle mayo, egg, and avocado
Rib Eye
12oz rib eye with two sides of choice:
Asparagus, broccoli, mixed vegetables, arroz, frijoles, fries, mashed potatoes, salad, and green beans
Plato Tipico De Esmeralda's
Carne, pollo, camarones, arroz, beans, pico de gallo, and avocado
Tacos
Tacos Dorados
Repollo, pico de gallo, alderezo sauce, cheese, and salsa de pollo
Tacos De Asada
Cilantro, onion, red sauce, green sauce, and lime
Tacos de Carnitas
Cilantro, onion, red sauce, green sauce, and lime
Tacos De Camarones
Cilantro, onion, red sauce, green sauce, and lime
Pasta
Alfredo Con Pollo
9oz pasta, garlic, bread, parmesan cheese, parsley
Chipotle Pasta
9oz penne, chicken, spicy sauce, garlic, parmesan cheese, asparagus, green peppers, roasted peppers, cilantro, garlic bread, shredded fried tortillas
Penne A La Vodka Pasta
9oz penne, marinara sauce, pancetta bacon, alfredo sauce, chicken, parmesan cheese, and parsley
Marinara Pasta with Chicken
9oz penne, marinara sauce, tomato, basil, and parmesan chicken
Spaghetti Con Pollo
9oz spaghetti, pollo emparnizado, marinara sauce and alfredo sauce, and parmesan cheese
Alfredo Con Camarones y Pollo
9oz pasta, marinara sauce and alfredo sauce, garlic bread, and parmesan cheese
Carbonada Pasta
Spaghettini, bacon, pollo, shrimp, asparagus, green peppers, yellow peppers, and peas
Jambalaya
Spaghetti, marinara sauce, red onion, green peppers, roasted peppers, spicy butter, roasted tomatoes, chicken, shrimp, and parsley
Chicken Madera
Two 4oz pieces of chicken, asparagus, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, Ajus, mash potatoes
Steak Pasta or Chicken
9oz penne, alfredo sauce, broccoli, parsley, parmesan cheese, garlic bread, steak
Seafood
Tilapia
Tajadas, arroz, frijoles, cortido, limon, cabbage
Salmon Con Camarones
Arroz, and mixed vegetables
Tilapia Fillet
Choices of two sides:
Asparagus, broccoli, mixed vegetables, arroz, frijoles, fries, mashed potatoes, salad, green beans
Salmon
Arroz, and mixed vegetables
Coctel De Camarones
6 shrimps, avocado, celery, ketchup, clamato, salt and pepper, light jalapeno, limon, tomato, green peppers, crackers
Tilapia Con Camarones
Tajadas, arroz, frijoles, cortido, limon, cabbage, 4 grilled shrimps
Kids Menu
Chicken Tenders with Fries
Hot Dog with Fries
Salchipapa
Hamburger Bites with fries
Cheese Quesadilla
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Mac and Cheese
Soups
Chicken Soup
Beef Soup
Sides
Fries
Home Fries
Arroz
Frijoles
Tortilla De Harina
Tortillas De Maiz
4 Shrimps
Appetizers
Platano's Maduro
8 sweet plantains served with cream
Nachos with ground beef
Corn tortilla chips, beans, pico de gallo, jalapeno, cheese, sour cream, and avocado
Tajadas Preparadas
Green bananas served with cabbage, alderezo sauce, cheese, and pico de gallo
Buffalo or BBQ Wings
6 wings served with celery
Yuca con Chicharron
Yuca, chicharron, jugo de pollo, alderezo sauce, encurtido, cabbage, and cheese
Sliders
Two sliders, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and a pickle
Esmeralda's Platter
6 wings, fries, 2 sliders, celery, ranch or blue cheese
Confundidas
Choice of chicken or steak, beans, pico de gallo, cheese, and avocado
Esmeralda's Favorite
Carne, shrimps, salchicha picante, grilled chicken, fried pork, tomato, cucumber, radish, chipotle sauce, and lime (feeds 4 people)
Nachos with Chicken
Corn tortilla chips, beans, pico de gallo, jalapeno, cheese, sour cream, and avocado
Expresso
Cappuccino 16oz
Cafe Mocha 16oz
Cafe Latte 16oz
Cafe Mocha 12oz
Drip Coffee 16oz
Cappuccino 12oz
2oz Expresso
Cafe Americano 16oz
Cafe Americano 12oz
Cafe Latte 12oz
Drip Coffee 12oz
6oz Cortado
Drinks
Can Soda
choice of coke, sprite, Pepsi, diet Pepsi, mountain dew, diet coke.
Gourmet Iced Tea 20oz
choice of peach, mango, or chai
Gourmet Iced Tea 16oz
choice of peach, mango, or chai
Bottled Water
Hot Tea 20oz
Hot Tea 16oz
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Recent Reviews
Most of the dishes are good there but some leave me with stomach issues. The service isn’t great, the waitress take a while to get to you, there is one waitress who is amazing but apart from her it’s pretty slow. The restaurant is getting more and more expensive though
November 2025
I love this place but I can tell there’s someone different cooking the food. My omelette was basically opened and the cheese wasn’t smothered and touching the toast like I like it lol home fries were huge and not seasoned. Still will order but I miss how they used to make the omelettes.
October 2025
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