
Immigrant Food @ Ballston 4245 N Fairfax Drive
Featured Items
Seasonal Lunch Special
$20.00
West African Gumbo
Shrimp and chicken gumbo on turmeric rice, plantain, greens topped with a garlic shrimp sauce and pistachio. Part of proceeds go to Tables Without Borders' chef Williams Bacon from the Ivory Coast (Gluten-Free)$17.00
Havana Sandwich
“Best Cuban sandwich in town”! Three types of slow-roasted pork with melted Swiss, pineapple pickle$17.50
Lunch
Street Food
Seasonal Lunch Special
Our popular seasonal lunch combo. Get a soup and your choice of a bowl or sandwich for only $20!
Bowls and Salads
Most bowls and salads can be made vegetarian with our bean-shroom protein subsitute!

The Heritage
Coconut-curry chicken on turmeric rice & baby spinach, plantains, chickpeas, pineapple$17.00
Mumbai Mariachi
Falafel on baby spinach & assorted veggies, roasted potato, feta, smoky Chipotle dressing (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free)$16.00
Viet Vibes
Adobo-spiced chicken, kale, chilled noodle salad, roasted broccoli, toasted coconut, jalapeño, Vietnam river sauce (Gluten-Free)$16.00
Immigrant Poke 2.0
Raw salmon, sushi rice, seaweed salad, edamame, preserved mushrooms, crispy onion, creamy ponzu$17.50
Thai Noodle Salad
Mango, edamame, cherry tomato, cabbage, sesame, peanut vinaigrette$18.00
West African Gumbo
Shrimp and chicken gumbo on turmeric rice, plantain, greens topped with a garlic shrimp sauce and pistachio. Part of proceeds go to Tables Without Borders' chef Williams Bacon from the Ivory Coast (Gluten-Free)$17.00Mediterranean Caesar
$15.50
Sandwiches
Sandwiches come with a choice of Belgian fries or a Side Salad

Old Saigon
Our take on the Vietnamese banh mi sandwich. Adobo-spiced chicken, slaw, daikon, carrot, chili mayo$17.50
Havana Sandwich
“Best Cuban sandwich in town”! Three types of slow-roasted pork with melted Swiss, pineapple pickle$17.50
Falafel Sandwich
Lemon tahini sauce, eggplant puree, roasted red pepper, cucumber, tomato, spring mix (Vegan)$17.00
Classique Grilled Cheese
The toasted French classic with Swiss & ham$15.00
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Seasonal Drinks

Agua de Jamaica
Hibiscus flower-infused water. Popular in Latin America!$7.00
Mint Limonana
Mint, lemon, and honey: a refreshing Middle Eastern drink!$7.00
Pineapple Matcha
Our in-house made anti-oxidant energy boost with fresh pineapple, camomile, lemongrass and matcha.$7.50Café Calma
Rich latte with oatmilk, dates, and Peruvian coffee. Hot or iced$7.50Cherry Limeade
$7.00Event Agua de Jamaica
$5.00
Other NA Drinks
Jarritos Mandarin
$5.00
Jarritos Tamarind
OUT OF STOCK$5.00
Jarritos Pineapple
$5.00Mexican Coke
$6.00
Diet Coke
$5.00Sprite
$5.00
Homemade Iced Tea
$5.00Ice Tea Refill

Saratoga Large Sparkling Water
$7.00
Saratoga Small Sparkling Water
$5.00
Saratoga Large Still Water
$7.00
Saratoga Small Still Water
$5.00Club Soda
$5.00Juice
$5.00
Products

The Flavor Trio Seasonings - Gift Box
Three seasonings. Everything you cook. Magic Salt Stuff, Limón & Pepper, and Turkish-ish Blend — designed to work together, used on everything. Comes with a free gift box! 25% of profits go to support immigrant causes.$26.99
Banana Ketchup
Sweet, smoky, and unexpected- roasted bananas blend seamlessly with chilies and vinegar for the deliciously different ketchup; perfect for dipping, drizzling, or grilling. This Filipino classic is now an American essential for those flavorphiles looking to add some fresh zing to their meals or just show off. It’s made with bananas, and it’s bananas. 25% of profits go to support immigrant causes$10.99
D.C. Immigrant Coffee Blend
Limited-edition coffee collaboration with ForFive Coffee Roasters. Beans are sourced from D.C.’s two largest immigrant communities: El Salvador and Ethiopia. Whole beans, 12oz bag, light-medium roast.$16.00
Turkish-ish Seasoning Blend
Bright herbs, warm spice, zesty peel. More “ish” than Turkish, a market-day mix of bright herbs, warm spice, zesty peel, whispers of heat and pan-mediterranean daydreams. Tastes like a well-deserved vacation.$8.99
Limón & Pepper Seasoning Blend
Lemony, vibrant, tangy, freestyle flavor kept in check by just the right intensity of bold black pepper. Like most of America, its heritage is a real mix.$8.99
Magic Salt Stuff Seasoning
Your food has questions, this magic salt is the herby, garlicky, slightly spicy answer. Versatile salt and stuff to turn something ordinary into something magical.$8.99
Immigrant Food Hot Sauce
Our popular fermented hot sauce is now available in a bottle! Ingredients are fresno pepper, habanero, salt, garlic, red wine vinegar$10.00
Wooden Spice Container
This handcrafted wooden spice container with three compartments, plus a matching spoon for the perfect pinch. Fill it with the Immigrant Food trio (sold separately)—or mix in your own favorites—and give your countertop a serious upgrade.$13.00
Banana Ketchup Squeeze Bottle
3oz squeeze bottle! Sweet, smoky, and unexpected- roasted bananas blend seamlessly with chilies and vinegar for the deliciously different ketchup; perfect for dipping, drizzling, or grilling. This Filipino classic is now an American essential for those flavorphiles looking to add some fresh zing to their meals or just show off. It’s made with bananas, and it’s bananas.$5.99
Retail
Merchandise

Tote bag - "Immigrants Make America Great"
Natural colored tote bag "Immigrants Make America Great" 2025 collection. Show off your heritage or gift to a friend!$25.00
Short sleeve T-shirt - "Immigrants Make America Great"
Black unisex short sleeve T-shirt, "Immigrants Make America Great". Show off your heritage or gift to a friend!$35.00
Hat - "Immigrants Make America Great"
Gray unisex baseball hat "Immigrants Make America Great" 2025 collection. Show off your heritage or gift to a friend!$28.00
Apron - "Immigrants Make America Great"
Immigrants have brought flavor to America for centuries. Cook while representing their culinary contributions! One size - unisex.$40.00
White short-sleeve T-shirt (Men)
A nicely fitting comfortable reminder that American Food is Immigrant Food.$40.00
White short-sleeve T-shirt (Women)
A cropped, comfortable reminder that American Food is Immigrant Food.$35.00Hat - Brown "Immigrants Make America Great"
$28.00
All hours
| Sunday | 11:30 am - 2:45 pm |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:30 pm - 8:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:30 pm - 8:45 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:30 pm - 8:45 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:30 pm - 9:45 pm |
| Saturday | 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:30 pm - 9:45 pm |
Restaurant info
Immigrant Food celebrates America’s story – the story of immigrants. The fun menus - lunch, happy hour/dinner, and brunch, offer fun plates from around the world.
Location
4245 N Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203



