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Rivas Coffee, Cocktails & Kitchen

903 STUDEWOOD ST, Houston, TX
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LUNCH & DINNER
COFFEE, BAKERY & DRINKS
ALCOHOL TO-GO — 21+

Featured Items

  • Chimi Steak Frites

    Grilled steak, hand-cut fries with melted house cheese sauce, and house-made chimichurri
    $25.00
  • Cubano

    Pressed pan, slow-braised pernil, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, yellow mustard, and house-made plantain chips
    $16.00

LUNCH & DINNER

House Boards

  • Tabla De Quesos

    Panela, Manchego, queso frito, olives, guava jam, toasted crostini
    $21.00
  • Tabla Carnes Y Quesos

    Grilled steak, coffee-rubbed pork loin, chorizo, Manchego, Panela, queso frito, olives, guava jam, chimichurri, Nicaraguan hot sauce, GF golden tostones, and toasted
    $34.00

Shareables

  • Tostones con Queso Frito

    GF golden tostones, fried cheese, guacamole, pickled onions, and micro cilantro.
    $12.00
  • Disco Fries

    Hand-cut fries, melted house cheese sauce, chorizo, bacon, caramelized onions, sour cream, jalapeño relish, and cilantro
    $11.00
  • El Dipper

    Yuca fries, tostones, queso frito, hand-cut fries, mayo-ketchup, cilantro sauce, and garlic sauce
    $13.00
  • Chips & Guac

    House-made Guacamole served with tortilla chips
    $9.00
  • Beef Empanadita

    Ground beef tenderloin, caramelized onions, cumin, Malbec-soaked raisins, and pimento olives. Served with house-made cilantro sauce
    $12.50
  • Pupusa

    Two golden pupusas, Salvadoran salsa roja, and house-made curtido
    $14.00
  • Spicy Guava Wings

    7 crispy wings tossed in our spicy guava glaze, carrots, celery, and house-made ranch
    $14.00

Rivas Entrées

  • Chimi Steak Frites

    Grilled steak, hand-cut fries with melted house cheese sauce, and house-made chimichurri
    $25.00
  • Lomo Saltado

    Peruvian-style steak sautéed with onions, peppers, tomatoes, and fries, served with rice — a bold, savory classic with a subtle Asian touch. **Contains shellfish and soy protein allergy**
    $24.00
  • Pollo De Oro

    8-oz fried or grilled chicken breast, house-made jalapeño crema, house-pickled onions, sautéed broccolini, and white rice.
    $22.00
  • Fritanga

    Your choice of grilled chicken, pork, or steak, gallopinto, plantain chips, yuca fries, queso frita, house-made chimichurri, and Nicaraguan chile sauce ($3 for each additional protein)
    $17.00

Seafood

  • Tropic Red Snapper

    Golden-fried or grilled red snapper fillet served with crispy yuca fries, house-made plantain chips, fresh pico de gallo, fresh lime, crreamy remoulade, and our signature mayo-katchup.. Contains dairy. GF
    $28.00
  • House Catch

    Battered whole red snapper, golden fried with mixed greens, plantain chips, pickled onions, Serrano peppers, grilled lemon, and creamy remoulade. Contains dairy. GF
    $45.00
  • Veracruz Rainbow Trout

    Grilled Rainbow trout, house-made chimichurri, tomato, onions, olives, and capers
    $37.00

Burgers, Sandwiches & Dogs

  • Cubano

    Pressed pan, slow-braised pernil, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, yellow mustard, and house-made plantain chips
    $16.00
  • Frita Cubana

    Authentic Cuban beef and chorizo frita, GF golden tostone buns with Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, house-made frita sauce and shoestring potatoes
    $18.00
  • Burger El Jefe

    Double smashed Angus patties, melted American cheese, grilled onions and jalapeños, house chimichurri mayo, pickled onions, pickled jalapeños, and crispy shoestring fries on a toasted brioche bun. Served with crispy plantain chips.
    $19.00
  • Choripan Dog

    Kobe-style wagyu beef hot dog, house-made chimichurri, pickled red onions, garlic mayonnaise, and hand-cut fries
    $16.00
  • Chili Hotdog

    Beef hot dog, chili cheese, mustard, diced onions, jalapeños, and hand-cut fries
    $16.00
  • The Good Dog

    Kobe-style wagyu beef hot dog, bacon, melted cheese, slow-caramelized onions, house-made jalapeño relish, and hand-cut fries
    $15.00
  • Pan Con Pollo

    Salvadoran-style shredded chicken, ciabatta bread, mayonnaise, pickled radish, cucumber, tomatoes, cilantro, and yuca fries
    $14.00
  • Dinner Rivas Garden Melt

    Ciabatta bread, guacamole, refried beans, fried sweet plantains, sautéed peppers, zucchini, caramelized onions, and hand-cut fries
    $14.00

Salads

  • Rivas Salad

    Your choice of grilled steak, chicken, or salmon, mixed greens, crushed house-made plantain chips, grilled zucchini, carrots, and broccoli, tossed in house-made cilantro dressing
    $23.00
  • Caprese Latina

    Nicaragüense-Inspired Caprese - Heirloom tomatoes, red onions, capers, and our house lemon-herb vinaigrette, topped with golden-seared frying cheese. Finished with flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper. GF
    $14.00

Soups

  • Cowboy Chili

    Hearty cowboy-style chili, topped with sour cream, melted cheese, fresh cilantro, jalapeños, chopped onions, avocado, and house-made tortilla chips
    $8.00+
  • Coconut Carrot Bisque

    Silky spiced carrot bisque finished with coconut cream, chile pequin oil, and micro cilantro
    $7.00+
  • Coconut Carrot Bisque 8-oz Cup

    Silky spiced carrot bisque finished with coconut cream, chile pequin oil, and micro cilantro
    $7.00

COFFEE, BAKERY & DRINKS

Signature Coffee

  • Rivas Banana Latte

    Double espresso, banana purée, choice of milk, brown sugar, finished with smoked maldon and torched banana,
    $8.50
  • Café Ardiente

    Double espresso, choice of milk, hazelnut, mocha, coffee spice blend
    $6.50
  • Dulce Calor

    Double espresso, choice of milk, hazelnut, vanilla, coffee spice blend
    $6.50
  • Café Miel

    Double espresso, choice of milk, honey, cinnamon
    $6.50
  • Dos Leches

    Double espresso, choice of milk, condensed milk, served as a 4-oz cortado
    $5.00

Coffee & Espresso

  • Drip

    House-brewed black drip coffee. Served as 12 oz hot
    $4.25
  • Double Espresso

    Rivas espresso blend. Served as 2 oz hot or iced
    $3.85
  • Macchiatto

    Double espresso, your choice of foamy milk. Served as 3 oz hot.
    $4.00
  • Cortado

    Double espresso, your choice of steamed milk. Served as 4 oz hot
    $4.50
  • Cappuccino

    Double espresso, your choice of foamy steamed milk. Served as 8 oz hot
    $4.75
  • Flat White

    Double espresso, your choice of steamed milk. Served as 12 oz hot or 16 oz cold
    $4.75
  • Americano

    Double espresso, filtered water. Served as 12 oz hot or 16 oz iced
    $4.25
  • Cold Brew

    14 hour cold-brewed black iced coffee. Served as 16 oz cold
    $5.65
  • Latte

    Double espresso, your choice of milk. Served as 12 oz hot or 16 oz iced
    $5.80

Matcha, Chai & Tea

  • Matcha Latte

    Ceremonial-grade matcha, your choice of milk. Served as 12 oz hot or 16 oz cold
    $6.50
  • Chai Latte

    House-made masala chai concentrate, your choice of milk. Served as 12 oz hot or 16 oz cold
    $6.50
  • Earl Grey Supreme

    $3.50
  • Jasmine

    $3.50
  • Chamomile

    $3.50
  • Organic Green

    $3.50
  • Lavender Butterfly

    $3.50

Mocktails - Non Alcoholic

  • Michel-Nada

    House-made chelada, finished with sparkling water
    $8.00
  • Berry Limanda

    Freshly cut strawberries, Blueberries, Freshly Squeezed Lime and Lemon Juice
    $7.00
  • Strawberry Agua Fresca

    Fresh strawberries, Basil, Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
    $7.00
  • The Sparkling Tamarindo

    Tamarindo, mint, cucumber, freshly squeezed lime juice, and sparkling water
    $7.00
  • Guava Smasher

    Guava Puree, Mango Compote, Lemon-Lime pop
    $7.00
  • Let That Man Go

    Mango Puree, Jalapeños, Freshly Squeezed Lemon and Lime Juice, Sparkling water
    $7.00

Juices

  • Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice

    $7.00
  • Fresh Squeezed Grapefruit Juice

    $6.00
  • Made-to-Order Lemonade

    $7.00
  • Cranberry Juice

    $5.00
  • Pineapple Juice

    $4.50

Pastries

  • Apple Cinnamon Roll

    $4.95
  • Chocolate Chip Cookie

    4 in Chocolate Chip Cookie
    $4.75
  • Guava Pastelito

    A classic Cuban pastry made with crisp, golden puff pastry, layered with luscious guava paste and creamy cream cheese, then topped with powdered sugar for the perfect sweet finish.
    $5.99
  • Apple Pie

    OUT OF STOCK
    $5.00
  • Limón De Casa Loaf

    $8.99
  • Banana Chocolate Chip Loaf

    $8.80
  • GF Blueberry Coconut Muffin

    Gluten-free
    $6.05
  • GF Brownie Cookie

    $4.95
  • GF Key Lime Pie Cookie

    $4.85
  • GF Limón De Casa Loaf

    $9.99
  • GF Chocolate Chip Cookie

    $4.85
  • Brownie Chocolate Cookie

    $4.75
  • Cookie 2 Pack

    $8.00

Desserts

  • Brǔleed Banana Rum Cream

    Flor de Caña rum pastry cream layered with fresh banana and strawberries, finished with toffee crumble and house-made whipped cream
    $8.50
  • Tres Leches Cake

    A moist, dense sponge cake, soaked in a rich blend of three milks, topped with airy meringue frosting, a delicate dusting of freshly ground coffee, and bright orange zest.
    $11.99
  • GF Tres Leches

    A moist, dense sponge cake, soaked in a rich blend of three milks, topped with airy meringue frosting, a delicate dusting of freshly ground coffee, and bright orange zest.
    $12.99
  • Nicaraguan Cake

    A citrus-kissed orange cake layered with rich traditional dulce de leche.
    $8.99
  • GF- Nicaraguan Cake

    A citrus-kissed orange cake layered with rich traditional dulce de leche.
    $9.90
  • Carrot Cake

    Moist carrot cake with pineapple, coconut, and pecans, topped with silky cream cheese frosting
    $9.85
  • Mini Chocolate Pasión

    A rich, moist chocolate Bundlette with bold cocoa flavor, draped in silky chocolate ganache and finished with a fresh strawberry and a delicate dusting of powdered sugar
    $10.00
  • GF Carrot Cake

    Moist carrot cake with pineapple, coconut, and pecans, topped with silky cream cheese frosting
    $10.85
  • Macarons

    OUT OF STOCK
    $2.50

ALCOHOL TO-GO — 21+

High End Cocktails

  • De Oro Flameado

    Tres Generaciones Anejo Tequila, Grand Marnier, Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice, Green Chartreuse, Agave, Served on a large block of ice in a rocks glass.
    $38.00
  • Smoked Blanton's Sour

    Blanton's, Egg white, Honey, Amaro Nonino, Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice, Shaken accompanied with a smoked coupe
    $35.00

Specialty Cocktails

  • El Famoso

    Mezcal, Yellow Chartreuse, Licor 43, Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice, Served in a chilled coupe glass.
    $18.00
  • Spicy Guava Margarita

    Pueblo Viejo, Naranja, Agave, Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice, House-made Guava, Black lava salt
    $15.00
  • Purple Passion

    Lalo, Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice, Blackberries, Orgeat, Agave, Luxardo Liquor, Pineapple
    $14.00
  • Paloma Pepin

    Pueblo Viejo, Grapefruit, Cucumber, Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
    $9.50
  • Dragon Drop

    Titos, Naranja, Dragon fruit, Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice, Azucar
    $17.00
  • La Miel Verde

    Tanqueray, Fresh Basil, Busy Bee Honey, Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
    $14.00
  • Old Propeller Avion

    Old Grandad Bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
    $14.00
  • Rivas Old Fashion

    12 Year Flor De Caña, Angostura & Mole Bitters, Simple, Stamped Fat Ice Block
    $16.00
  • Volcanic Sangria

    Flor de Caña, Taylor Port, St. Germain, Fresh Berries, Fresh Lemon, Splash of Prosecco
    $16.00
  • Jamaica Mojito

    Flor De Caña, Hibiscus, Fresh Mint, Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice, Splash of Sparkling water
    $9.50
  • Tamarindo Daiquiri

    Flor De Caña, Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice, Tamarindo, Pancha
    $9.50

Coffee Cocktails

  • Rivas Espresso Martini

    $16.00
  • Tres Leches Carajillo

    $16.00

Beer & Ciders

  • Cerveza Toña

    Nicaraguan Light Lager
    $6.00
  • Dos Equis

    $3.00
  • Corona

    $3.00
  • Miller Light

    $3.00
  • Mini Boss IPA

    $6.00
  • Angry Orchard Cider

    $6.00
  • Athletic Non-Alcoholic Beer

    0% beer
    $6.00

Red Wine

  • Rio Frio - Red Blend Bottle

    $42.00
  • Miolo Seival - Cabernet Bottle

    $45.00
  • Traversa - Tannat 2019 Bottle

    $45.00
  • Altamira - Malbec Bottle

    $48.00
  • Rockpoint - Pinot Noir Bottle

    $54.00
  • Boada Robel Spain - Tempranillo Bottle

    $57.00
  • Lortum Riche - Napa Valley Cabernet Bottle

    $72.00

White Wine

  • Sierra Due Leoni - Pinot Grigio Bottle

    $39.00
  • Aves Del Sur - Chardonnay Bottle

    $39.00
  • Blanc de Blanc - Brut Champagne Bottl

    $48.00
  • Chateau Routas - Provence Rose Bottle

    $48.00
  • Aresti Reserva - Sauvignon Bottle

    $48.00
  • Louis Dailly - Chablis Bottle

    $78.00
  • Atmosphere - Sancerre Bottle

    $81.00

House Catch

$45.00

Battered whole red snapper, golden fried with mixed greens, plantain chips, pickled onions, Serrano peppers, grilled lemon, and creamy remoulade. Contains dairy. GF

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Rivas Coffee, Cocktail & Kitchen Location and Hours

(713) 485-5715
903 STUDEWOOD ST, Houston, TX 77008
Closed • Opens Friday at 5PM
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