Essential Kitchen Menu – Katy, TX

Type : South American restaurant

Location : Katy, TX

Based on 365 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.8 stars. Price $$

Essential Kitchen 77494

Address:
2731 FM 1463 #800, Katy, TX 77494

Phone: (832) 437-4305

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Menu

Menu
Eccoqui
Slow braised pork, white cheese, avocado salsa criolla
$14.00
Katy
Slow braised pork leg in guava BBQ sauce, coleslaw
$15.00
Texas My Way
Braised beef brisket stew, cotija cheese, arugula, essentials cilantro sauce
$16.00
Novaterra
Coconut chipotle chicken, coleslaw, Jack cheese
$15.00
Lomito
Beef tenderloin, chimichurri, pico de gallo
$16.00
Opera
Fried sweet plantain, queso fresco, avocado, Essentials cilantro sauce
$12.00
L’express
Shrimp, avocado, mango, chipotle aioli, arugula
$16.00
Toky Paty
Fried pork loin, sweet plantain, queso fresco, avocado, Essentials cilantro sauce
$15.00
Cachapa $3.00
Bibba
coconut curried chicken, mango and raisin coleslaw
$15.00
Chupe De Pollo
Chicken chowder, corn, potato, fried cheese arepita
$8.00
Chupe De Camarones
Shrimp chowder, corn, potato, Cotija cheese, cilantro
$12.00
Sopa De Tomate
Tomato and smoked gouda bisque, tequeno
$7.00
Home Made Chips
Plantain chips, Essentials cilantro sauce
$7.00
Camarones Lucila
Shrimp in garlic butter, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, tostones
$12.00
Croquetas De Yuca
Cheese and yuca fritters stuffed with goat cheese with Essentials cilantro sauce
$7.00
Tequenos
6 fried cheese sticks wrapped dough
$7.00
Arepita Frita
3 fried arepitas stuffed with chicken, avocado and cilantro sauce
$9.00
Sampler Platter
2 arepitas, 3 yuca fritters, 3 tequenos, 3 mini tostones
$22.00
Beef Carpaccio
Thinly sliced beef tenderloin, arugula, pine nuts, manchego, Italian salsa verde aioli
$14.00
Beef Empanadas
Beef, golden raisins, olives, hard boiled eggs
$2.50
Spinach Empanadas
spinach, dates, Manchego
$2.50
Chicken Empanadas
chicken stew, Jack cheese
$2.50
Essentials Salad
Grilled salmon, chopped kale, mango, avocado, almonds, honey vinaigrette
$15.00
Bice
Grilled chicken, arugula and quinoa salad, crispy bacon, hardboiled egg, avocado, Cotija cheese, grape tomatoes, honey mustard vinaigrette
$15.00
Gamberetti
Shell pasta, shrimp, bacon, red grapes, alfredo sauce
$19.00
Rigatoni Bolognese
Ground beef, carrots, celery, onions and tomato stew
$19.00
Rigatoni Salsiccia
Cibus Argentinean sausage, roasted red peppers, kalamata olives, pesto sauce
$19.00
Spaghetti Allo Scoglio
Shrimp, scallops, calamari and mussels, spicy tomato sauce
$24.00
Conchiglie Balsamico
Shell pasta, sauteed chicken, asparagus, balsamic cream sauce
$17.00
Ceviche De Camarones
Shrimp and passion fruit ceviche
$13.00
Ceviche Mixto
Shrimp, mussels, sliced white fish, fresh lime
$14.00
Ceviche De Pescado
Sliced white fish and fresh lime
$13.00
Roasted Pork
Bacon and corn risotto, black beans, sweet plantain
$19.00
Paella Norah
Seafood, chicken and chorizo.
$23.00
Seabass
With puttanesca sauce, buttered baby potatoes and asparagus
$25.00
Arroz Con Pollo Martinez
My father’s arroz con pollo y chorizo, garbanzo beans, roasted peppers, sunny side up egg and sweet plantains
$19.00
Espetadas For 2
Grilled picanha, grilled baby potatoes, cibus artisanal sausage and blood sausage, essentials chimichurri, kale Caesar salad
$68.00
Risotto De Champinones
Mushroom risotto, sauteed beef terderloin
$23.00
Grilled Rib Eye
Yucca succotash (fried yucca, bacon, corn, edamame, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, cilantro sauce)
$32.00
Fresh Beaked Bread With Butter $2.50
Pasta With Tomato Sauce $6.00
Pasta Alfredo With Chicken $8.00
Chicken Quesadilla $6.00
Grilled Salmon With Vegetables $9.00
Grilled Chicken With Vegetables $8.00
Chicken Nuggets With Fries $8.00
Tres Leches $8.00
Creme Brulee $7.00
Passion Fruit Panna Cotta $7.00
Peach And Rosemary
Infused with passion fruit, peaches and fresh rosemary
$4.75
Passion Fruit And Mango
Infused with passion fruit and pieces of mangoes
$5.50
Tizana
Infused with passion fruit, mango, strawberries, grapes & pineapple
$5.25
Lemonade $2.50
Arnold Palmer
Lemonade and ice tea
$4.50
Passion Fruit $5.50
Panela/Lime (Papelon Con Limon) $5.50
Michelob Ultra $6.00
Crawford Bock $6.00
Love Street $6.00
Summer Pil $6.00
Pollo
Shredded chicken stew, white rice, black beans, sweet plantain, avocado, Guasacaca, nata criolla, corn fritter.
$18.00
Mechada Bowl
Shredded beef stew, white rice, black beans, sweet plantain, avocado, Guasacaca, nata criolla, corn fritter.
$21.00
Roasted Pork Bowl
Shredded pork, white rice, black beans, sweet plantain, avocado, Guasacaca, nata criolla, corn fritter.
$19.00
Camarones Enchilados Bowl
Cuban shrimp stew, white rice, black beans, sweet plantain, avocado, Guasacaca, nata criolla, corn fritter.
$21.00
Tasting Menu
Beer & Cheese
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$13.00
Four Beer Tasting
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$12.00

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Reviews

Carlos R
Wow I didn’t expect to find a food so good. The food is out of this world, everything from appetizers to dessert and expreso. I tried Pabellon which it is with a twist and among the 3 best I’ve eaten in my life. My companion party ate paella which I tried and it is excellent. First class service and Chef Luis is a must know Chef ‍

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Devin Amodio
For my 23rd birthday dinner, there was nowhere else I wanted to go other than Essentials Kitchen and have some of Chef Luis Alberto Martinez’s exceptional food.

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KD Mick
Intimate restaurant serving south American cuisine.

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Mavi Paez
My parents love coming to this restaurant, and I must say that it is really good!

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gdeoliveiraa
I’m sure they have the best Paella in town.

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Rebecca S Moore
It was incredible! I recommend checking out the online menu & ordering an appetizer and/or soup or salad upon arrival with your drink order like we did; the meals are freshly prepared so they take time —but sooooo worth the wait! The presentation, temperature, taste & prices are outstanding! Chef Martinez is unbeatable!!

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Miguel Opacic
Chef Luis Martinez is taking food to the next level! I highly recommend Essentials Kitchen. Very nice and friendly environment, Bring your wine and enjoy of many delicious food options he offers. All the pastas are highly recommended, the seafood today was amazing! The Paella is also delicious!

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JJ SR
Essentials Kitchen is the place you will hear about if you are in The Heights, Midtown, Memorial but will always say it’s in Katy. My advice is you drive over there and try their dishes. Forget the distance, this is one of those hidden gems that will make you come back.

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Christian R
The food is good, but the schedule of this restaurant is so variants, when u think is open is closed, when u think is close is open. Sometimes am looking good and realize is open and them I order but, mostly we never know

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Christina Espinoza
First time trying this wonderful place. Forgot to take photos of plantain chips so yummy and freshly made. Fish ceviche was refreshing and full of flavor finally the Paella plenty to share not over powering and well balanced with seafood. Oh let’s not forget the fresh bread. We will surely be back to try more dishes! Staff was lovely and explained each dish to us which helped narrowing our choices. Try the habanero sauce!!!

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