Pao’s Pastries & Cafe Menu
Welcome to Pao’s Pastries & Cafe, a delightful culinary gem nestled in Van Nuys, CA. This charming cafe specializes in Bolivian cuisine, featuring an enticing menu that showcases mouthwatering sandwiches and delectable pastries. From the succulent Salteñas—savory meat or chicken pies with a hint of sweetness—to the iconic Silpancho, a crispy breaded steak served with fried eggs, every dish is a celebration of flavor.
The cafe prides itself on its inclusive offerings, including numerous vegetarian options and eco-friendly practices like compostable containers and plastic-free packaging. Enjoy your meals in a family-friendly atmosphere complemented by outdoor seating and accommodating amenities like Wi-Fi, alcohol, and private dining. Whether you're grabbing a quick lunch, indulging in freshly baked pastries, or savoring a happy hour special, Pao’s Pastries & Cafe is an inviting spot to enjoy authentic Bolivian flavors with a modern twist.
Soups
Sopa de Mani
Chairo Soup
Dry vegetables Bolivian soup - includes chicken and beef.
Sopa de Trigo
Barley soup.
Quinoa Soup
Breakfast Sandwich
BLT & Mayo Sandwich
Club Sandwich
Ham, turkey, bacon, jack cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and mayo.
Bagel with cheese
Sandwiches
Lunch
Silpancho Lunch
Picante de Pollo Lunch
Pique a lo Macho Lunch
Relleno de Papa Lunch
Picante de pollo
Savory spicy chicken juicy with rice and potatoes
Silpancho
Pam fried breaded steak topped with finely sliced tomato onion & jalapeo with roasted potatoes rice topped with 2 fried eggs
Saltenas
Meat with veggies and potatoes or the option of chicken with veggies. The meat pies have a little sweet spice to it, as the chicken ones have no spice.
Carrot Cake
Rollos de Queso
Baked cheese rolls.
Alfajores
Soft cookie with caramel in the middle and shredded coconut around it.
Empanadas
Baked cheese bread.
Pastries
Espresso & Coffee
Black Coffee
Italian coffee lavazza.
Espresso Shot
Cafe Latte
Cappuccino
Cafe Americano
Iced Latte
Hot Tea
Soda
Inca Cola
Drinks
Fresh Water
Spinach with Pineapple
Strawberry with Lemon
750 ml. 19 Crimes Hard Chardonnay
Must be 21 to purchase. Full-bodied with ripe stone fruit flavors balanced with high acidity, toasty oak, honey and hints of spice.
750 ml. Bertrand Cote Des Roses Rose
Must be 21 to purchase. The robe shows a soft, pale, brilliant pink with bluish tints developing over time towards more orangey nuances.
12 oz. 6 Pack Budweiser Can 5% abv
Must be 21 to purchase.
750 ml. Bogle Cabernet Sauvignon
Must be 21 to purchase. Our cabernet sauvignon grapes lingered on the vines well into autumn, soaking up sunfilled California days and cool, crisp nights.
12 oz. 6 Piece Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Bottle
Must be 21 to purchase. Angry orchard crisp apple is the #1 hard cider in the country. It is refreshing, delicious and tastes like biting into a fresh apple.
750 ml. Ruffino Prosecco 11% abv
Must be 21 to purchase.
12 oz. 6 Pack Sapporo Premium Can 4.9% abv
Must be 21 to purchase.
750 ml. Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
Must be 21 to purchase. Kim crawford sauvignon blanc white wine is fresh and juicy with ripe, tropical flavors of passion fruit, melon and stone fruit.
6 Piece 12 oz. Bud Light Bottle
Must be 21 to purchase. Bud light is a premium beer with incredible drinkability that has made it a top selling American beer that everybody knows.
750 ml. Bogle Pinot Noir California
Must be 21 to purchase. Bogle winemakers have sourced fruit from the best growing regions in California for the varietal.