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Immigrant Food @ Ballston 4245 N Fairfax Drive

4245 N Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
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Featured Items

  • Seasonal Lunch Special

    $20.00
  • West African Gumbo

    Shrimp and chicken gumbo on turmeric rice, plantain, greens topped with a garlic shrimp sauce and pistachio. Part of proceeds go to Tables Without Borders' chef Williams Bacon from the Ivory Coast (Gluten-Free)
    $17.00
  • Havana Sandwich

    “Best Cuban sandwich in town”! Three types of slow-roasted pork with melted Swiss, pineapple pickle
    $17.50

Lunch

Street Food

  • Mushroom Soup

    $8.00
  • Belgian Fries

    Seasoned to perfection, served with garlic aioli (Vegetarian)
    $10.00
  • Venezuelan Tequeños

    Queso blanco wrapped in dough, with a chili mayo dip (Vegetarian)
    $15.00
  • Crispy Chicken & Lemongrass Dumplings

    Ponzu
    $10.00

Seasonal Lunch Special

Our popular seasonal lunch combo. Get a soup and your choice of a bowl or sandwich for only $20!
  • Seasonal Lunch Special

    $20.00

Bowls and Salads

Most bowls and salads can be made vegetarian with our bean-shroom protein subsitute!
  • The Heritage

    Coconut-curry chicken on turmeric rice & baby spinach, plantains, chickpeas, pineapple
    $17.00
  • Mumbai Mariachi

    Falafel on baby spinach & assorted veggies, roasted potato, feta, smoky Chipotle dressing (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free)
    $16.00
  • Viet Vibes

    Adobo-spiced chicken, kale, chilled noodle salad, roasted broccoli, toasted coconut, jalapeño, Vietnam river sauce (Gluten-Free)
    $16.00
  • Immigrant Poke 2.0

    Raw salmon, sushi rice, seaweed salad, edamame, preserved mushrooms, crispy onion, creamy ponzu
    $17.50
  • Thai Noodle Salad

    Mango, edamame, cherry tomato, cabbage, sesame, peanut vinaigrette
    $18.00
  • West African Gumbo

    Shrimp and chicken gumbo on turmeric rice, plantain, greens topped with a garlic shrimp sauce and pistachio. Part of proceeds go to Tables Without Borders' chef Williams Bacon from the Ivory Coast (Gluten-Free)
    $17.00
  • Mediterranean Caesar

    $15.50
  • Hummus Protein Bowl

    $17.00

Sandwiches

Sandwiches come with a choice of Belgian fries or a Side Salad
  • Old Saigon

    Our take on the Vietnamese banh mi sandwich. Adobo-spiced chicken, slaw, daikon, carrot, chili mayo
    $17.50
  • Havana Sandwich

    “Best Cuban sandwich in town”! Three types of slow-roasted pork with melted Swiss, pineapple pickle
    $17.50
  • Falafel Sandwich

    Lemon tahini sauce, eggplant puree, roasted red pepper, cucumber, tomato, spring mix (Vegan)
    $17.00
  • Classique Grilled Cheese

    The toasted French classic with Swiss & ham
    $15.00

Desserts

  • Latin Flan

    The perfect way to end your meal with us on a sweet note
    $8.00

Brunch

Shareables

  • Roasted Mushroom Soup

    $8.00
  • Mezze Platter

    Three dips of muhammara, labne, hummus, served with raw vegetables, olives, and warm za’atar na’an (Vegetarian)
    $17.00
  • Belgian Fries

    Seasoned to perfection, served with garlic aioli (Vegetarian)
    $10.00
  • Greek Wings

    Lemon, mediterranean herbs, served with a feta dip
    $16.00
  • Crispy Chicken & Lemongrass Dumplings

    Ponzu
    $10.00
  • Filipino Fried Chicken

    Sweet chili, adobo spice, Thai herbs, roasted banana ketchup
    $19.00
  • Nutella Empanadas

    $10.00

Handhelds

  • Peruvian Chicken Sandwich

    Aji amarillo, salsa criolla, lime
    $17.00
  • Immigrant Burger Brunch

    $18.00
  • Cheeseburger

    American cheese on a sesame brioche bun
    $14.00
  • Havanna

    $17.50
  • Toum Avocado Toast

    Guacamole topped with candied beets, roasted carrots, truffle oil, with a Lebanese garlic sauce drizzle
    $17.00

Desserts

  • Latin Flan

    The perfect way to end your meal with us on a sweet note
    $7.00

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Seasonal Drinks

  • Agua de Jamaica

    Hibiscus flower-infused water. Popular in Latin America!
    $7.00
  • Mint Limonana

    Mint, lemon, and honey: a refreshing Middle Eastern drink!
    $7.00
  • Pineapple Matcha

    Our in-house made anti-oxidant energy boost with fresh pineapple, camomile, lemongrass and matcha.
    $7.50
  • Café Calma

    Rich latte with oatmilk, dates, and Peruvian coffee. Hot or iced
    $7.50
  • Cherry Limeade

    $7.00
  • Event Agua de Jamaica

    $5.00

Other NA Drinks

  • Jarritos Mandarin

    $5.00
  • Jarritos Tamarind

    OUT OF STOCK
    $5.00
  • Jarritos Pineapple

    $5.00
  • Mexican Coke

    $6.00
  • Diet Coke

    $5.00
  • Sprite

    $5.00
  • Homemade Iced Tea

    $5.00
  • Ice Tea Refill

  • Saratoga Large Sparkling Water

    $7.00
  • Saratoga Small Sparkling Water

    $5.00
  • Saratoga Large Still Water

    $7.00
  • Saratoga Small Still Water

    $5.00
  • Club Soda

    $5.00
  • Juice

    $5.00

Products

  • The Flavor Trio Seasonings - Gift Box

    Three seasonings. Everything you cook. Magic Salt Stuff, Limón & Pepper, and Turkish-ish Blend — designed to work together, used on everything. Comes with a free gift box! 25% of profits go to support immigrant causes.
    $26.99
  • Banana Ketchup

    Sweet, smoky, and unexpected- roasted bananas blend seamlessly with chilies and vinegar for the deliciously different ketchup; perfect for dipping, drizzling, or grilling. This Filipino classic is now an American essential for those flavorphiles looking to add some fresh zing to their meals or just show off. It’s made with bananas, and it’s bananas. 25% of profits go to support immigrant causes
    $10.99
  • D.C. Immigrant Coffee Blend

    Limited-edition coffee collaboration with ForFive Coffee Roasters. Beans are sourced from D.C.’s two largest immigrant communities: El Salvador and Ethiopia. Whole beans, 12oz bag, light-medium roast.
    $16.00
  • Turkish-ish Seasoning Blend

    Bright herbs, warm spice, zesty peel. More “ish” than Turkish, a market-day mix of bright herbs, warm spice, zesty peel, whispers of heat and pan-mediterranean daydreams. Tastes like a well-deserved vacation.
    $8.99
  • Limón & Pepper Seasoning Blend

    Lemony, vibrant, tangy, freestyle flavor kept in check by just the right intensity of bold black pepper. Like most of America, its heritage is a real mix.
    $8.99
  • Magic Salt Stuff Seasoning

    Your food has questions, this magic salt is the herby, garlicky, slightly spicy answer. Versatile salt and stuff to turn something ordinary into something magical.
    $8.99
  • Immigrant Food Hot Sauce

    Our popular fermented hot sauce is now available in a bottle! Ingredients are fresno pepper, habanero, salt, garlic, red wine vinegar
    $10.00
  • Wooden Spice Container

    This handcrafted wooden spice container with three compartments, plus a matching spoon for the perfect pinch. Fill it with the Immigrant Food trio (sold separately)—or mix in your own favorites—and give your countertop a serious upgrade.
    $13.00
  • Banana Ketchup Squeeze Bottle

    3oz squeeze bottle! Sweet, smoky, and unexpected- roasted bananas blend seamlessly with chilies and vinegar for the deliciously different ketchup; perfect for dipping, drizzling, or grilling. This Filipino classic is now an American essential for those flavorphiles looking to add some fresh zing to their meals or just show off. It’s made with bananas, and it’s bananas.
    $5.99

Retail

Merchandise

  • Tote bag - "Immigrants Make America Great"

    Natural colored tote bag "Immigrants Make America Great" 2025 collection. Show off your heritage or gift to a friend!
    $25.00
  • Short sleeve T-shirt - "Immigrants Make America Great"

    Black unisex short sleeve T-shirt, "Immigrants Make America Great". Show off your heritage or gift to a friend!
    $35.00
  • Hat - "Immigrants Make America Great"

    Gray unisex baseball hat "Immigrants Make America Great" 2025 collection. Show off your heritage or gift to a friend!
    $28.00
  • Apron - "Immigrants Make America Great"

    Immigrants have brought flavor to America for centuries. Cook while representing their culinary contributions! One size - unisex.
    $40.00
  • White short-sleeve T-shirt (Men)

    A nicely fitting comfortable reminder that American Food is Immigrant Food.
    $40.00
  • White short-sleeve T-shirt (Women)

    A cropped, comfortable reminder that American Food is Immigrant Food.
    $35.00
  • Hat - Brown "Immigrants Make America Great"

    $28.00

Immigrant Food @ Ballston Location and Ordering Hours

(202) 888-0760
4245 N Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Closed • Opens Sunday at 11:30AM
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