Cambalache Grill Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing Cambalache Grill, a fusion of Argentine, Italian, and sandwich cuisine located in Fountain Valley, CA. Known for its diverse menu offerings like Taste of Cambalache Chefs assortment, Calamari Fritti, Pollo Marsala, and Rib-Eye Del Chef, this Latinx-owned and women-owned restaurant has garnered rave reviews. Customers praise the flavorful dishes, generous portion sizes, and welcoming ambience. Popular dishes include the Parrillada Mixta and empanadas cambalache savored with chimichurri sauce. The restaurant's commitment to quality ingredients and skilled preparation shines through in each dish. Whether you're craving meats, sandwiches, or pasta dishes served the Argentinian way, Cambalache Grill promises a satisfying dining experience. Visit this gem to indulge in a culturally rich culinary journey.
Appetizers
Taste of Cambalache
Chefs assortment delicatenses of the day (for two).
Calamari Fritti
Lightly breaded, deep fried Calamari served with light spicy marinara sauce.
Calamari Al Succo Di Pomodoro
Sliced squid sauteed with garlic, Italian herbs, white wine and marinara sauce.
Scampi Al Vino Bianco
Jumbo shrimp sauteed in a white wine garlic sauce.
Scampi Ala Panna
Jumbo shrimp sauteed with garlic, onion, capers, white wine and cream sauce.
Chorizo Alla Parilla
Grilled homemade Argentine chorizowith Chimichurri sauce.
Morcilla Alla Parrilla
Grilled blood sausage with Chimichurri sauce.
Prosciutto Di Parmacon Rusa
Thin sliced Parma prosciutto with homemade Argentine potato salad.
Prosciutto Di Parma Con Palmitos
Thin sliced Parma prosciutto with hearts of palm and homemade golf sauce.
Tortilla Alla Espanola
Spanish style omelet with potato, egg and sauteed onion,v
Vongole Cambalache
Fresh Manilla clams, served with choice of white wine garlic or light spicy Pomodoro sauce.
Cozze Cambalache
Fresh green New Zealand mussels, served with choice of white wine garlic or light spicy Pomodoro sauce.
Tuesday Empanada Special
Traditional Argentine turnovers filled with beef, chicken or spinach.
Minestrone Soup
Homemade mixed vegetable soup with chicken broth and fresh Italian herbs.
Pasta E Fagioli Soup
Homemade white cannellini bean soup with ditalini pasta, chicken broth and light Pomodoro sauce.
Soups
Salads
Ensalata Argentina Salad
Mixed greens, Kalamata olives, tomatoes and red onions in vinaigrette dressing.
Ensalata Cesar Salad
Crisp romaine with Cesar dressing, topped with croutons and Parmesan cheese.
Ensalata Di Spinaci Salad
Fresh spinach with vinaigrette dressing, topped with Gorgonzola and prosciutto.
Insalata Caprese Salad
Refreshing sliced tomatoes and fresh Buffalo mozzarella cheese, served with shallots, fresh basil, olive oil and balsamic vinegar reduction.
Insalata Del Giorno Salad
Grilled Atlantic salmon filet blacked and served with baby spring mix, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and toasted almonds in a vinaigrette dressing.
Insalata Mediteranea Salad
Spring mix tossed with vinaigrette dressing with tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, Bleu cheese and avocado, topped with grilled jumbo shrimp.
Insalata Della Nonna Salad
Fresh arugula, diced tomatoes, red onion and white cannellini beans in vinaigrette dressing, topped with sliced chicken milanesa.
Cambalache Chopped Salad
Grilled chicken breast, bacon, avocado, Bleu cheese, tomato, green onion and roasted peppers over romaine heart lettuce in a vinaigrette dressing.
Italian Club Sandwich
Genoa salami, mortadella, ham, Provolone, tomato, lettuce and mayonnaise. Served on white French roll.
Prosciutto Sandwich
Parma prosciutto, Provolone, tomato, lettuce, mayonnaise and mustard.
Pastrami Sandwich
Roasted pastrami, tomato, onion, lettuce, mayonnaise and mustard.
Ham & Cheese Sandwich
Ham, tomato, onion, Provolone cheese, lettuce and mayonnaise.
Turkey & Cheese Sandwich
Turkey breast, Provolone cheese, tomato, lettuce, mayonnaise and mustard.
Cambalache Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast with roasted tomatoes, grilled onion, melted Provolone cheese, lettuce mayonnaise and our famous chimichurri.
Tuna Sandwich
Marinated tuna with lime juice, tomato, lettuce, mayonnaise and mustard.
Choripan Sandwich
Homemade Argentine sausage and our signature Chimichurri sauce.
Especial De Milanesa Sandwich
Breaded chicken with ham, cheese, tomato, lettuce and mayonnaise.
Lomito Sandwich
Thin grilled rib eye steak, tomato, lettuce and mayonnaise.
Lomito Especial Sandwich
Thin grilled rib eye steak, ham, Provolone, tomato, lettuce and mayonnaise.
Meatball Sandwich
Homemade meatballs, mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce and Parmesan cheese.
Entrana Sandwich
Grilled skirt steak with tomato, lettuce and Chimichurri.
Sandwiches
Other Sandwiches
Vegetarian Panini
Grilled eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, tomato, baby spinach and pesto sauce.
Caprese Panini
Roasted tomatoes, fresh buffalo Mozzarella, basil, pesto and lightly topped with balsamic vinegar and infusion extra virgin olive oil.
Florentina Panini
Turkey, roasted bell peppers, caramelized onions, spinach and Dijon mustard.
Chicken Pomodoro Panini
Grilled chicken, fresh basil, spinach, roasted tomatoes, provolone and pesto mayonnaise.
Margherita Pizza
Fresh tomato, basil and oregano.
Prosciutto & Rucola Pizza
Prosciutto and baby arugula.
Ham & Bell Pepper Pizza
Ham, roasted bell peppers and black olives.
Pepperoni Pizza
Mozzarella cheese and pepperoni.
Cheese Pizza
Tomato sauce and Mozzarella cheese.
Argentina Pizza
Tomato slices, ham and sliced Provolone cheese.
Fugazzetta Pizza
White pizza, sauted onion, oregano, salt and pepper.
Cambalache Pizza
Chicken, mushrooms, onions and bell peppers.
Vegetarian Pizza
Mozzarella cheese and sauted vegetables.
Chimi Pizza
Mozzarella cheese, diced skirt steak and homemade Chimichurri.
Hawaiian Pizza
Mozzarella cheese, pineapple and ham.
Pizza
Chicken & Veal
Pollo Marsala
Chicken breast sauteed in a Marsala wine sauce and mushrooms, served with roasted potatoes and vegetables.
Pollo Alla Cacciatore
Chicken breast sauteed with bell peppers, mushrooms, onion and white wine in a Pomodoro sauce, served with roasted potatoes and vegetables.
Pollo Piccatta
Chicken breast sauteed with capers, lemon and herbs in a white wine sauce, served with roasted potatoes and vegetables.
Pollo Parmigiana
Breaded chicken breast with Pomodoro sauce and Mozzarella cheese, served with roasted potatoes and vegetables.
Milanesa
Breaded chicken served with choice of green salad or shoestring fries alla Provencal.
Milanesa Napoletana
Breaded chicken topped with ham, Pomodoro sauce and cheese, served with roasted potatoes and vegetable.
Vitello Marsala
Veal scaloppini in Marsala wine sauce and mushrooms, served with roasted potatoes and vegetables.
Vitello Piccata
Veal scaloppini with capers, lemon, herbs and white wine sauce, served with roasted potatoes and vegetables
Vitello Pizzaiola
Veal scaloppini sauteed capers, Kalamata olives, capers, fresh tomatoes, herbs and white wine in a Pomodoro sauce, served with roasted potatoes and vegetables.
Salmon Al Champagne
Fresh Atlantic salmon filet baked in a champagne cream sauce, served with roasted and vegetables.
Cioppino
Linguine stew with fresh calms, mussels, shrimp, calamari and fresh fish of the day in a white wine and Pomodoro sauce.
Scampi Cambalache
Jumbo shrimp with garlic, white wine and lemon, served with roasted potatoes and vegetables.
Scampi Dello Chef
Jumbo shrimp sauted with garlic, julienne bell peppers, onions and white wine sauce in a light spicy Pomodoro sauce.
Del Mar
Parrilla Argentine Style
Entraa Cambalache
Our famous grilled skirt steak with sea salt and pepper. Served with our signature Chimichurri sauce and your choice of side.
Vacio
Grilled flap meat with sea salt and pepper. Served with our signature Chimichurri sauce and your choice of side.
Asado De Tira
Grilled prime short ribs with sea salt and pepper. Served with our signature Chimichurri sauce and your choice of side.
Bife Ancho
Grilled 12 oz. Rib-Eye steak with sea salt and pepper. Served with our signature Chimichurri sauce and your choice of side.
Medallon De Lomo
Grilled 12 oz. filet mignon with sea salt and pepper. Served with our signature Chimichurri sauce and your choice of side.
Parrillada Mixta for 2
Skirt steak, flap meat, short rib, Argentine sausage, sweetbread and blood sausage. Served with our signature Chimichurri sauce and your choice of side.
Gnochi
Homemade potato dumplings with your choice of marinara, meat, cream, gorgonzola or pink sauce.
Ravioli Cambalache
Homemade ravioli stuffed with Ricotta cheese and spinach with ham, peas and Alfredo sauce.
Cannelloni
Homemade crepes with veal, Ricotta cheese and spinach in a Bchamel sauce.
Manicotti
Homemade crepes with ricotta, mozzarella, provolone and spinach in a marinara sauce.
Lasagna
Homemade layers of pasta, Ricotta cheese and meat sauce, topped with melted Mozzarella and marinara sauce.
Melanzane Parmigiana
Lightly breaded eggplant baked with ricotta cheese and fresh herbs, topped with melted mozzarella and pomodoro sauce, served with penne marinara.
Linguine Ala Pescatora
Clams, mussels, shrimp and calamari in a garlic white wine sauce.
Linguine Alla Vongole
Fresh manila clams sauted with garlic, basil and parsley in red or white wine sauce.
Linguine Fra Diabola
Linguine with sauted jumbo shrimp in a light spicy tomato sauce.
Capellini Alla Checca
Angel hair with fresh chopped tomatoes, toasted garlic and fresh basil.
Rigatoni Al Quattro Formaggi
Rigatoni with gorgonzola, fontina, mozzarella and parmesan cheese in a light cream sauce.
Rigatoni Cambalache
Rigatoni Rigatoni with meatballs and Argentine sausage in a Pomodoro sauce.with meatballs and Argentine sausage in a Pomodoro sauce.
Penne Pizzaiola
Penne with sauteed chicken breast, Kalamata olives, capers, fresh tomatoes, herbs and white wine in a Pomodoro sauce.
Penne Cambalache
Penne with chicken breast and sun-dried tomato in a delicate Aurora pink sauce.
Fussili Del Piacere
Fusilli Vodka
Fusilli with prosciutto mushrooms and garlic in a pink sauce.
Spaghetti a Modo Tuo
Spaghetti with a choice of sauce, meat, marinara, alfredo, pink or olive oil and garlic.
Pastas
Risotto
Paella Mixta
Spanish rice sauteed with Spanish chorizo, shrimp, mussels, clams, calamari and mixed vegetables with saffron sauce.
Risotto Di Neptuno
Italian-grown short rice with shrimp and asparagus in a delicate saffron sauce.
Risotto Don Juan De Marco
Arborio rice sauteed with chicken breast, bell peppers, onion, and mushrooms in a light tomato sauce.
Rib-Eye Del Chef
Grilled rib-eye in a cabernet sauvignon reduction sauce, served with vegetables and roasted potatoes.
Fileto Mar E Monte
Grilled filet mignon in a Rockefeller sauce, topped with grilled shrimp, served vegetables and roasted potatoes.
Chef's Specials
Family Packages
Pasta Dinner Family Package
Serves 4. Choice of penne compare, rigatoni Montanara, fusilli vodka, or meat lasagna. Choice of green salad or Caesar salad. Choice of regular bread or garlic bread.
Chicken Dinner Family Package
Serves 4. choice of marsala, Limone, or cacciatore. Choice of green salad, vegetables, or roasted potatoes. Includes 4 empanadas with choice of filling: beef, chicken, spinach, or ham & cheese.
Paella Dinner Family Package
Serves 4. Includes tortilla espanola. Paella mixta with Spanish chorizo, shrimp, mussels, clams, & veggies. Choice of green salad or Caesar salad.
Parrillada Dinner Family Package
Serves 4. Parrillada includes skirt steak, flap meat, short rib, sausage, sweetbread, & blood sausage. Choice of green salad, vegetables, or roasted potatoes. Includes 4 empanadas with choice of filling: beef, chicken, spinach, or ham & cheese.