Qui Qui DC Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Qui Qui DC, a vibrant establishment located in the heart of Washington, DC, serving authentic Puerto Rican cuisine with a modern twist. Nestled on the second floor at 1539 7th St NW, Qui Qui DC delights diners with an array of savory dishes that reflect the island's rich culinary heritage.
- The OG Pernil: Juicy, succulent marinated pork served with arroz mamposteao, tostones, and avocado—a true Puerto Rican classic.
- Guava Spare Ribs: Tender ribs glazed with a luscious guava BBQ sauce, perfectly paired with cornbread corn ribs for a sweet finish.
- Pernil De Jaca: A 100% vegan delight, featuring seasoned jackfruit served with rice and sweet plantains—ideal for plant-based diners.
- Kan Kan Tomahawk Pork Chop: This 40oz culinary showstopper is seasoned and fried to a golden perfection.
Each dish brings a taste of home, reminiscent of family gatherings and festive celebrations. The warm ambiance and attentive service enhance the dining experience, making Qui Qui DC not just a meal, but a heartfelt journey to Puerto Rico.
Appetizers
Beef Empanadas
2 Fried Turnovers with beef filling served with cilantro aioli & mayoketchup. Contains gluten.
Sorullitos
Sorullitos de maiz (sorullos) are Puerto Rican corn fritters that are crispy on the outside, but soft and buttery inside.
Carne Frita Con Tostones
Marinated pork bites, deep-fried crispy and served with tostones de platano.
Relleno De Yuca Y Papa
Relleno de yuca y papa stuffed with seasoned picadillo meat, deep fried till golden brown.
Alcapurrias (Beef- Carne)
Alcapurrias are a traditional Puerto Rican snack. Our version is made with grated yuca, topped with picadillo and achiote aioli.
Queso Frito
Made with yuca ,queso blanco, fried till golden brown and served with guava sauce.
Avocado Salad
Caribbean Avocado, Heirloom Tomatoes, charred corn, tossed in a cilantro lime dressing.
Shrimp Ajillo
Shrimp smothered in flavorful garlic sauce, served alongside crispy tostones de pana (breadfruit).
Chicharrón De Pollo (Chicken)
Crispy morsels of chicken, marinated with a blend of criollo spices, fried crispy till golden brown.
Pincho De Pollo
Guava chicken skewer served with chicken crackling.
El Jibaro
Carne Frita served with arroz gandules( beans, pumpkin, porkbelly) and tostones.
The OG
Pernil served with arroz mamposteao( beans, pumpkin), tostones and avocado.
Pernil De Jaca (V)
Jackfruit seasoned in creole spices, sautéed and served with white rice, beans and sweet plantains. 100% Vegan.
Bistec Encebollado
Flap steak seasoned and sautéed with sweet onions served with rice & sweet plantains
Pastelon
Seasoned ground beef layered with sweet plantains and cheese. Served with white rice.
Paa Kaaa!
Paaa Kaa - crispy chicken morsels, marinated in a blend of criollo spices, fried to a perfect golden brown, and served with white rice and flavorful habichuelas.
Pollo Asado
Roasted half chicken deboned and seasoned with aromatic criollo spices, served yuca con mojo and tostones.
Kan Kan
40oz Tomahawk Pork Chop, fried to perfection. Seasoned with criollo seasoning. Served with arroz con gandules (pigeon peas), tostones de platano, and aji criollo.
Chillo Frito (Snapper)
Whole Fried Snapper served with escabeche and tostones.
Grilled Octopus
Tender grilled octopus served alongside roasted potatoes, drizzled with a zesty salsa verde for a touch of freshness and vibrant flavor.
El Chiquito
El Chiquito – local grass-fed steak grilled to perfection. Served with a zesty culantro chimichurri sauce, white rice and beans.
Guava Spare Ribs (Costillas)
Costillas (Ribs) – tender BBQ spare ribs glazed with a guava BBQ sauce. Served with a side guava cornbread corn ribs.
Asopao De Camarones Y Jueyes
A hearty bowl of asopao featuring succulent shrimp and tender crab, simmered with creamy risotto and infused with the rich flavors of sofrito.
Arroz Chino Boricua Con Pollo Teriyaki
Chicken Teriyaki served alongside savory vegetable fried rice and crispy garlic tostones, perfect for a hearty Sunday meal.
Entrees
Sides
Rice And Beans (V)
Tostones De Platano (V)
Amarillos/Maduros (V)
Arroz Con Gandules
Flan De Queso
Flan de queso served with guava compote.
White Rice (V)
Beans (V)
Beans sautéed in creole seasoning and a light tomato sauce.
Extra Side Of Mayoketchup
Side Of Garlic Oil
Malta
Kola Champagne
Coke
Diet Coke
Coco Rico
Uva (Grape) Soda
Grape soda
Drinks
La Bodega
Aji/Hot Sauce (32 Oz)
Sofrito
Our Caribbean mirepoix for cooking, marinating meats, fish.
6 Pack Of Frozen Beef Empanadas
Our in-house frozen beef empanadas feature a savory beef filling wrapped in a golden, flaky crust. Perfect for home cooking, they can be easily prepared in the oven, fryer, or air fryer.
Habichuelas Guisadas 1QT
Take some Habichuelas Guisadas home 32oz will serve a family of (2-4) depending on how hungry you are!! ENJOY!!
Mayoketchup (Pink Sauce)
One pint (16oz) of mayoketchup.
Shrimp Mofongo
Fried/smashed green plantains, seasoned with salt and garlic oil, and topped with shrimp sauteed in a tomato criollo sauce.
Carne Frita Mofongo
Fried/smashed green plantains, seasoned with salt and garlic oil, and topped with seasoned pork chunks.
Mofongo Pelao (V)
Fried/Smashed green plantains, seasoned with garlic oil and salt.
Mofongo De Gandules (V,GF)
Mofongo De Bistec
Tender steak sautéed with caramelized onions and garlic, served atop a mound of savory mofongo made from mashed plantains.
Mofongo De Pulpo
Mofongo De Pulpo, a flavorful dish featuring tender octopus combined with traditional criollo sauce and zesty peppers.
Mofongo's
Dessert
Flan De Queso
Flan de queso served with guava compote.
Tres Leches De Coco
Sponge cake soaked in a rich blend of tres leches and coconut milk, enhanced with a hint of vanilla, and topped with a generous layer of whipped cream.
Budin De Pan
Bread-pudding made with coconut milk, chocolate ,cinnamon, vanilla topped with whip cream and rum soaked raisins.
Kan Kan - Family Meal
Tomahawk Pork Chop, fried to perfection. Includes the following:1 - Kan Kan1QT- White Rice1QT- Beans4 Cokes
Pernil - Family Meal
Our Pernil Family Meal Includes the following:1 QT - Pernil 1QT- White Rice1QT- Beans4 Cokes