
American
Cafe Express - River Oaks
1422 West Gray
Houston, TX 77019
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Featured Items

Chicken Deli Salad
Grilled chicken, pesto pasta, romaine & spring mix, pine nuts, kalamata olives*, grape tomatoes and parmesan with red wine vinaigrette dressing. Contains Nuts. Olives may contain pits.$12.99
Toasted Turkey Club
Turkey, bacon, monterey jack, mayo, lettuce, tomato and signature sauce triple decker on multigrain. Served with your choice of side.$11.99
Amalfi Lemon Herb Chicken
Whole grilled chicken breast topped with lemon herb sauce. Served with your choice of two sides.$13.59
Cafe Express Menu
Family Meals

Basil Pesto Chicken Family Meal
Four grilled chicken breasts with fresh basil pesto. Served with choice of two sides and large spring mix salad. Serves four. Contains Nuts.$52.99
Spanish Chicken Romesco Family Meal
Four grilled chicken breasts with fresh romesco sauce. Served with choice of two sides and large spring mix salad. Serves four. Contains Nuts.$52.99
Amalfi Lemon Herb Chicken Family Meal
Four grilled chicken breasts with fresh lemon herb sauce. Served with two sides and large spring mix salad. Serves four.$52.99
Mediterranean Salmon Family Meal
Four grilled salmon filets with lemon herb sauce. Served with choice of two sides and large spring mix salad. Serves four.$60.99
Tuscan Amore Pasta Family Meal
Fettuccine, roasted tomatoes, kalamata olive* tapenade, olive oil, basil pesto, parmesan, garlic & artichokes. Served with with garlic bread and large spring mix salad. Serves four. Vegetarian. Contains Nuts. Olives may contain pits.$52.99
Chicken Pesto Alfredo Pasta Family Meal
Fettuccine, grilled chicken, pesto alfredo sauce, and parmesan. Served with with garlic bread and large spring mix salad. Serves four. Contains Nuts.$55.99
Chocolate Chunk Cookie Family Meal (4)
Four freshly baked chocolate chip cookies.$8.50
Brownies Family Meal (4)
4 freshly baked brownies.$11.99
Starters

Chicken Orzo Soup
House-made pulled chicken, broth, orzo & vegetables. Served with garlic bread.
Zesty Tomato Soup
Zesty tomatoes, basil, a touch of garlic and croutons. Vegetarian.
Creamy Potato Soup
Hearty new potatoes, diced carrots, onions, bacon & celery in a rich creamy base. Served with garlic bread.
Hummus & Pita
Roasted garlic hummus and fresh pita bread. Vegan.$6.99
Mac & Cheese
Creamy mac and cheese made with conchiglie (shell) pasta. Served with garlic bread.
Chicken Salad Wraps
Red leaf lettuce filled with our housemade chicken salad. Contains Nuts.$6.99
New Summer Bowls

New Tropical Shrimp Pineapple Bowl
Grilled shrimp & pineapple, spring mix, romaine, baked wild rice, toasted coconut flakes, lemon, red onion, grape tomatoes with riviera vinaigrette.$13.99
New Chickpea Avocado Grain Bowl
Roasted chickpeas, avocado, baked wild rice, feta, sliced cucumbers, grape tomatoes with red wine vinaigrette. Vegetarian.$10.99
New Mediterranean Chicken Bowl
Chicken, romaine, lemon orzo, hummus, sliced cucumbers, red onion, kalamata olives, grape tomatoes, and feta with greek dressing. Olives may contain pits.$12.99
Salads

Strawberry Spinach Salad
Baby spinach & spring mix, strawberries, blueberries, bacon, feta and glazed pecans with riviera dressing$9.99
Avocado Cobb Salad
Romaine & spring mix, avocado, grape tomatoes, bacon, blue cheese and egg with red wine vinaigrette$10.99
Modern Greek Salad
Romaine, cucumber, red onion, grape tomatoes, kalamata olives, chickpeas and feta with greek dressing$9.99
Caesar Salad
Romaine, parmesan and croutons with caesar dressing. Vegetarian.$9.29
Triple Deli Salad
Chicken salad, tuna salad, pesto pasta, romaine & spring mix, pine nuts, kalamata olives*, grape tomatoes, parmesan and glazed pecans with signature dressing. Contains Nuts. Olives may contain pits.$13.99
Chicken Deli Salad
Grilled chicken, pesto pasta, romaine & spring mix, pine nuts, kalamata olives*, grape tomatoes and parmesan with red wine vinaigrette dressing. Contains Nuts. Olives may contain pits.$12.99
Shrimp & Avocado Salad
Grilled shrimp, avocado, romaine & spring mix, bacon, cucumber, grape tomatoes and parmesan with honey mustard dressing.$13.89
Chef's Grilled Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken, romaine & spring mix, grape tomatoes, cucumber, glazed pecans, bacon and parmesan with signature dressing. Contains Nuts.$12.99
Handhelds

Toasted Turkey Club
Turkey, bacon, monterey jack, mayo, lettuce, tomato and signature sauce triple decker on multigrain. Served with your choice of side.$11.99
Chicken Salad Ciabatta
House-made chicken salad, glazed pecans, lettuce and tomato on ciabatta. Contains Nuts.$9.99
Chicken Pesto Ciabatta
Grilled chicken breast, basil pesto, red onions, swiss cheese, lettuce and tomato with pesto mayo on ciabatta. Contains Nuts.$10.99
BLT
Bacon, mayo, lettuce and tomato on multigrain.$9.99
Turkey & Swiss Sandwich
Turkey, swiss cheese, mayo, lettuce and tomato on multigrain.$9.79
Greek Chicken Pita
Chicken, basil pesto, feta, lettuce, tomato, kalamata olives* and greek dressing. Served with your choice of side. Contains Nuts. Olives may contain pits.$11.29
Mediterranean Veggie Ciabatta
Roasted tomatoes, feta, avocado, romesco mayo and spring mix on ciabatta. Served with your choice of side. Contains nuts. Vegetarian.$10.89
Classic Albacore Tuna Sandwich
House-made albacore tuna salad, mayo, lettuce and tomato on multigrain.$9.79
Angus Cheddar Burger
With lettuce, tomato, red onions and pickles on a brioche bun. Served with your choice of side.$13.89
Honey Mustard Chicken Sandwich
Whole chicken breast, bacon, swiss, lettuce, tomato, red onions and honey mustard on a brioche bun. Served with your choice of side.$13.69
Entrees

Citrus Herb Grilled Shrimp
Grilled shrimp skewer topped with lemon herb sauce. Served with your choice of two sides.$14.99
Mediterranean Salmon
Whole grilled salmon filet topped with lemon herb sauce. Served with your choice of two sides.$15.99
Spanish Chicken Romesco
Whole grilled chicken breast topped with romesco sauce. Served with your choice of two sides. Contains Nuts.$13.59
Amalfi Lemon Herb Chicken
Whole grilled chicken breast topped with lemon herb sauce. Served with your choice of two sides.$13.59
Basil Pesto Chicken
Whole grilled chicken breast topped with basil pesto. Served with your choice of two sides. Contains Nuts.$13.59
Shrimp Capri Pasta
Fettuccine, grilled shrimp, spinach, creamy tomato sauce and parmesan. Served with your choice of side salad or cup of soup and garlic bread.$16.99
Chicken Pesto Alfredo Pasta
Fettuccine, grilled chicken, pesto alfredo sauce and parmesan. Served with your choice of side salad or cup of soup and garlic bread. Contains Nuts.$14.99
Tuscan Amore Pasta
Fettuccine, roasted tomatoes, kalamata olive* tapenade, olive oil, basil pesto, parmesan, garlic and artichokes. Served with your choice of side salad or cup of soup and garlic bread. Contains Nuts. Vegetarian. Olives may contain pits.$12.99
Mix & Match
Single Sides

Side Lemon Orzo
Orzo made with fresh basil and lemon. Vegetarian.$3.69
Cup of Pesto Pasta
Our signature house-made basil pesto and imported Conchiglie pasta, topped with pine nuts. Vegetarian. Contains Nuts.$4.39
Side Steamed Spinach
Steamed spinach with house made garlic butter. Vegetarian.$3.69
Side Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes with house made garlic butter. Vegetarian.$3.69
Side New Baked Wild Rice
Freshly baked savory wild rice made with olive oil. Vegan.$3.69
Side Broccoli
Steamed broccoli with house made garlic butter. Vegetarian.$3.69
Side Green Beans
Steamed green beans tossed in house made lemon vinaigrette dressing. Vegetarian.$3.69
Side Fries
Generous portion of crispy fries seasoned with Kosher Salt. Vegan.$4.69
Side Caesar Salad
Romaine, parmesan and croutons with caesar dressing. Vegetarian.$4.39
Side Spring Mix Salad
Spring mix, tomatoes and parmesan with red wine vinaigrette. Vegetarian.$4.39
Side Modern Greek Salad
Romaine, cucumber, red onions, grape tomatoes, kalamata olives*, feta, chickpeas with greek dressing. Vegetarian. Olives may contain pits.$4.39
Side Strawberry Spinach Salad
Baby spinach & spring mix, strawberries, blueberries, bacon, feta and glazed pecans with riviera dressing.$4.99
Side Fruit
Vegan.$4.39
Side Sweet Potato Fries
Generous portion of sweet potato fries. Vegan.$4.39
Side Garlic Bread
Fresh ciabatta toasted with house made garlic butter. Vegetarian.$2.89
Bowl of Pesto Pasta
Our signature house-made basil pesto and imported Conchiglie pasta, topped with pine nuts and parmesan. Vegetarian. Contains Nuts.$5.99
Side of Pita Bread
$1.99
Clever Kids

Kids Cheeseburger
Kids Plain Cheese burger. Served with a side.$7.59
Kids Mac & Cheese
Kids Mac & Cheese Pasta. Topped with parmesan. Served with a side.$6.99
Kids Crispy Chicken Strips
Kids Crispy Chicken Strips. Served with a side$7.59
Kids Shells & Butter
Kids Shells & Butter. Topped with parmesan. Served with a side.$6.39
Kids Grilled Chicken Strips
Kids grilled chicken strips. Served with a side.$6.99
Kids Grilled Cheese
Kids grilled cheese. Served with a side.$5.99
Desserts

Signature Coconut Dreambar
Fresh baked daily and made from scratch graham Cracker crust with chocolate chunks, coconut and walnuts. Contains nuts. Vegetarian.$4.29
Chocolate Chunk Brownie
Fresh baked daily and made from scratch with cinnamon and chocolate chunks. Vegetarian.$3.99
Chocolate Chunk Cookie
Fresh baked daily cookie with chocolate chunks. Vegetarian.$2.59
3 Layer Carrot Cake Slice
A slice of carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. Contains nuts. Vegetarian.$5.99
Italian Lemon Cake Slice
A slice of Italian Lemon Cake$5.99
Chocolate Cake Slice
A slice of Tres chocolate cake$5.99
Drinks
Dressings and Sauces

Red Wine Vinaigrette Single Side
Hand made Red Wine Vinaigrette dressing, made fresh from oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, garlic, fresh basil leaves, honey and seasonings$1.50
Caesar Dressing Single Side
Hand made caesar dressing made fresh eggs, cream, parmesan cheese, lime juice, worcestershire sauce, garlic, and seasonings$1.50
Greek Dressing Single Side
Hand made Greek dressing made fresh from oil, lemon juice, garlic, dijon mustard, honey, oregano and seasonings$1.50
Signature Dressing Single Side
A secret and signature Café Express recipe (contains eggs)$1.50
Honey Mustard Dressing Single Side
Hand made Honey Mustard Dressing made fresh from buttermilk, cream, mayonaire, lime juice, dijon mustard, honey & seasonings$1.50
Ranch Dressing Single Side
Hand made Ranch dressing made fresh from buttermilk, cream, mayo, dijon mustard, honey, lime juice, spices and seasonings$1.50
Riviera Dressing Single Side
Hand made sweet and tangy dressing made fresh$1.50
Lemon Herb Sauce Single Side
Hand made Lemon Herb sauce, made fresh from oil, lemon juice, flat leaf Italian parsley, onions and seasonings$2.00
Basil Pesto Sauce Single Side
Hand made pesto sauce with fresh basil leaves, spinach, garlic, parmesan cheese, toasted walnuts and lemon juice.$2.00
Spanish Romesco Sauce Single Side
Hand made Spanish Romesco sauce. A traditional Spanish sauce made fresh from roasted red peppers, smoked almonds, red wine vinegar, oil bread crumbs and seasonings. Contains nuts.$2.00
Wine & Beer

Barone Fini Valdadige DOC Pinot Grigio
Valdadige DOC, Italy | Aromas of floral and lemon mist with ripe juicy flavors of honeydew and apple filling the mouth. Bright acidity balanced with warm minerality create a lingering crisp finish.
Josh Cellars 'Craftsman' Cabernet Sauvignon, California
California | Flavors of blackberry, toasted hazelnut and cinnamon, complemented by hints of vanilla and toasted oak.
Meiomi Pinot Noir
North Coast, California | Fruit aromas of bright strawberry and jammy fruit, mocha, and vanilla, along with toasty oak notes.
William Hill North Coast Chardonnay
North Coast, California | Opens with aromas of melon, juicy peach and fresh pear. Hints of apple blossom, lemon balm and caramelized sugar unfold on the palate rounded out by crisp acidity and a creamy mouthfeel
Heineken
$5.00
Miller Lite
$5.00OUT OF STOCK
Catering Menu
Boxed & Individual Lunches

Individual Sandwich Lunch Box with 2 Sides
(INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING) Each box includes your choice of full sandwich & 2 sides$12.99
Individual Sandwich Lunch Box with 1 Side
(INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING) Each box includes your choice of full sandwich & 1 side$11.99
Individual Salad Lunch
(INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING) Each Salad lunch includes your choice of salad and side. Includes Italian Grissini Breadsticks.$12.99
Individual Premium Salad Lunch
(INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING) Each Premium Salad lunch includes your choice of Premium salad and side. Includes Italian Grissini Breadsticks.$14.99
Sandwich Tray Bundles
Grilled Entrees

Grilled Chicken Basil Pesto with 2 Sides
Serves 10 or 20 people. Grilled chicken breast with house-made basil pesto sauce. Served with your choice of 2 sides. Contains nuts.
Spanish Chicken Romesco with 2 Sides
Serves 10 or 20 people. Grilled Chicken with house made Spanish Romesco sauce. Served with your choice of 2 sides. Contains Nuts.
Lemon Herb Amalfi Chicken with 2 Sides
Serves 10 or 20 people. Grilled chicken breast with lemon herb house-made sauce. Served a la carte or with your choice of 2 sides.
Mediterranean Salmon with 2 Sides
Serves 10 or 20 pepole. Grilled salmon fillet with house-made lemon herb sauce. Served with your choice of 2 sides.
Citrus Herb Grilled Shrimp with 2 Sides
Grilled shrimp skewers with housemade lemon herb sauce. Served with your choice of two sides.
Grilled Chicken Basil Pesto
Serves 10 or 20 people. Grilled chicken breast with house-made basil pesto sauce.
Spanish Chicken Romesco
Serves 10 or 20 people. Grilled Chicken with house made Spanish Romesco sauce.
Lemon Herb Amalfi Chicken
Serves 10 or 20 people. Grilled chicken breast with lemon herb house-made sauce.
Mediterranean Salmon
Serves 10 or 20 pepole. Grilled salmon fillet with house-made lemon herb sauce.
Citrus Herb Grilled Shrimp
Grilled shrimp skewers with housemade lemon herb sauce.
Pastas Entrees

Chicken Pesto Alfredo Pasta
Serves 10 or 20. Choose with or without salad of your choice. Fettuccine, grilled chicken, pesto alfredo sauce, and parmesan. Garlic Bread Included. Contains Nuts.
Tuscan Amore Pasta
Serves 10 or 20. Choose with or without salad of your choice. Fettuccine, roasted tomatoes, kalamata olive* tapenade, olive oil, basil pesto, parmesan, garlic & artichokes. Garlic Bread Included. Tapenade may contain pits. Vegetarian. Option to add protein.
A La Carte

Catering Strawberry & Spinach Salad
Size options that serve 10, 20 or 30 people. Spinach, Spring Mix, Strawberries, blueberries, bacon, feta, glazed pecans and riviera dressing. Served with Italian Grissini Breadsticks.
Catering Caesar Salad
Size options that serve 10, 20 or 30 people. Romaine, shaved parmesan, housemade croutons and caesar dressing. Served with Italian Grissini Breadsticks.
Catering Pasta Pesto Salad
Size options that serve 10, 20 or 30 people. House made pasta pesto, made with fresh basil leaves and topped with toasted pine nuts.
Catering New Baked Wild Rice
Freshly baked savory wild rice. Vegetarian.
Catering Modern Greek Salad
Size options that serve 10, 20 or 30 people. Romaine, cucumber, red onion, grape tomatoes, kalamata olives, chickpeas, feta with greek dressing. Vegetarian.
Catering Spring Mix Salad
Size options that serve 10, 20 or 30 people. Spring mix lettuce with grape tomatoes & parmesan cheese, served with house-made red wine vinaigrette dressing. Vegetarian.
Catering Mediterranean Chicken Bowl
Size options that serve 10, 20 or 30 people. Chicken, romaine, lemon orzo, hummus, sliced cucumbers, red onions, kalamata olives, grape tomatoes, and feta with greek dressing. Olives may contain pits.
Catering Chicken Deli Salad
Select size options from 10, 20 and 30 people. Grilled chicken, pesto pasta, romaine & spring mix, pine nuts, kalamata olives*, grape tomatoes and parmesan with red wine vinaigrette dressing. Contains Nuts. Olives may contain pits.
Catering Zesty Tomato Soup with Garlic Bread
Serves 10. Zesty tomatoes, basil, a touch of garlic and croutons. Served with garlic bread. Vegetarian.$40.00
Catering Creamy Potato Soup with Garlic Bread
Serves 10. Hearty new potatoes, diced carrots, onions, bacon & celery in a rich creamy base. Served with garlic bread.$40.00
Catering Chicken Orzo Soup with Garlic Bread
Serves 10. House-made pulled chicken, broth, orzo & vegetables. Served with garlic bread.$40.00
Catering Lemon Orzo
Serves 10 or 20. Orzo, red onion, and lemon herb sauce. Served hot.
Catering Mashed Potato
Serves 10 or 20. Mashed Potatoes with house made garlic butter and parsley. Vegetarian. Suitable for gluten sensitivities.
Catering Green Beans
Serves 10 or 20. Steamed green beans tossed in house made lemon vinaigrette dressing. Vegetarian. Suitable for gluten sensitivities.
Catering Broccoli Side
Serves 10 or 20. Steamed broccoli with house made garlic butter and parsley. Vegetarian. Suitable for gluten sensitivities.
Catering Mac and Cheese
Size options that serve 10 or 20. Creamy mac and cheese made with conchiglie (shell) pasta. Served with garlic bread. Vegetarian.
Catering Signature Italian Grissini Breadsticks
Serves 10. Imported Italian Grissini Breadsticks$10.00
Catering Garlic Bread
Serves 10. Fresh baguette toasted with house made garlic butter and parsley. Vegetarian.$25.00
Premium Condiment Collection
Serves 10. A collection of high-quality garnishes from our condiment bar. Includes 10 packets of our signature Italian Grissini breadsticks.$12.99
Individual Chips
$1.50
Dressings & Sauces
Appetizers & Desserts

Hummus & Pita Appetizer Tray
Serves 10. House made hummus with pita bread$28.00
Chicken Salad Wraps
Red leaf lettuce with housemade chicken salad. Contains nuts. Serves 10.$30.00
Premium Dessert Tray
Size options that serve 10,20 or 30 people. House made, freshly baked chocolate chunk cookies, chunky chocolate brownies and coconut dreambars. Contains nuts.
Fruit Medley
Size options that serve 10, 20 and 30 people
3 Layer Carrot Cake
Whole or Half Cake
Italian Lemon Cake
Whole or Half Cake
Tres Chocolate Cake
Whole or Half Cake
Chocolate Chunk Cookie Tray
House-made, freshly baked cookies. Serves 10. Contains nuts.$25.00Cake Assortment
Serves 10 or 20. An assortment of different cake slices. Contains nuts.
All hours
| Sunday | 10:30 am - 10:00 pm |
| Monday | 10:30 am - 10:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 10:30 am - 10:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:30 am - 10:00 pm |
| Thursday | 10:30 am - 10:00 pm |
| Friday | 10:30 am - 10:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:30 am - 10:00 pm |
Restaurant info
We hand craft our classic European dishes with a twist and serve our guests with our full hearts. Our wish is to engage our community in the craft of European cooking, while nurturing lifelong relationships.
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