PEGASUS CAFÉ

GREEK & VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT
16719 A Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego, California 92128

(858) 487-2188

www.pegasuscafé.com

 

 

PEGASUS IN THE GREEK MYTHOLOGY

     Pegasus is the famous winged horse in the Greek Mythology. Shortly after its birth, the magic steed struck the ground on mount Helicon and on the spot a spring began to flow. The magic spring was believed to be a sacred place and a source for a poetic inspiration.

     All longed in vain to catch and tame the creature. This became an obsession of Bellerophon, prince of Corinth, who on the advice of a seer, spent a night in the temple of Goddess Athena. As he slept, she appeared to him with a golden bridle and told him that it would enable him to capture Pegasus. When Bellerophon awoke, he found the golden bridle beside him and easily captured the winged horse. Mounted on Pegasus, prince Bellerophon was invincible.

     Pegasus carried the hero in many victorious adventures against the Amazons and the Chimaera, a fire-breathing monster. But the young man angered God Zeus when he attempted immortality and wanted to place himself among the Gods. As Bellerophon rode Pegasus up to mount Olympus, home of the Gods, God Zeus sent down a gadfly to annoy the flying horse who threw off his master. The Corinthian hero fell into earth, lame and blind.

     Pegasus however became the honored bearer of Zeus's thunderbolts and was placed among the stars. A constellation was named after him.

 


MEZETHES
(Appetizers)

TYROPITES
A blend of imported Cheeses, baked in Filo pastry. 6.10

SPANAKOPITES
A blend of spinach, onions, dill and Feta cheese baked in Filo pastry.
Served with Tzatziki sauce. 6.15

SAGANAKI (Flaming Cheese)
Imported Kefalotyri Cheese flamed with brandy and a squeeze of fresh lemon.
Served with warm Pita bread. 8.45

KIBBIE BALLS
Lean ground Beef mixed with bulghur wheat and seasonings, stuffed with almonds, walnuts,
pine nuts and ground Beef. Fried carefully and served with Tzatziki sauce. 6.85

DOLMATHAKIA (Grape Leaves)
Grape leaves stuffed with a blend of seasoned ground Lamb and Beef, rice and herbs.
Served with Avgolemono sauce. 6.50

YALANDJI (Vegetarian Grape Leaves)
Grape leaves stuffed with rice, tomatoes, pine nuts and green onions,
seasoned with lemon, dill and mint. Served with Tzatziki sauce. 5.95

FRIED CAULIFLOWER
Served with Parmesan cheese and Tahina sauce. 7.10

MEZETHAKIA PLATE I
Combination of Falafel, Tyropita, Yalandji, Hummus and warm Pita bread. 9.25

MEZETHAKIA PLATE II
Combination of Spanakopita, Tzatziki dip, Kibbie ball, Hummus,
Tabbouli salata and warm Pita bread. 9.50

MEZETHAKIA PLATE III
Combination of Hummus, Baba Ganouj, Tzatziki, Kibbie, Falafel,
Tyropita, Spanakopita & Tabbouli. 18.10

Suggested wine: Chateau Julia white wine

 

SOUPA
Served with warm Pita bread

AVGOLEMONO SOUP
Traditional Greek Egg-lemon soup. Cup 3.29 Bowl 6.15

LENTIL
Made with lentils and vegetables. Cup 3.29 Bowl 6.15

FASSOLATHA SOUP 
Baby Lima Beans, tomatoes, and vegetables. Cup 3.29 Bowl 6.15

HORTO SOUP
Creamy Chicken Curry Soup with eggplant apples, bell pepper and rice. Cup 3.29 Bowl 6.15

 

 

 

GREEK DIPS
Served with warm Pita bread

 

HUMMUS  
A popular dip of ground chick peas. Carefully mixed with Tahina Sauce and lemon juice.
Small 5.85 Large 11.45

HUMMUS DELUXE
Hummus topped with Gyros and almonds. Served with warm Pita bread.
Small 6.95 Large 13.50

TZATZIKI DIP
A refreshing dip, made from low-fat yogurt, cucumber, fresh garlic and seasonings.
Served with warm Pita bread. 5.35

BABA GANOUJ  
Smoked Eggplant with sesame seeds paste, mixed with garlic and lemon juice.
Small 7.25 Large 13.85

 

SALATES
Served with warm Pita bread

GREEK SALATA
A delicious large crisp garden salad, topped with Feta cheese,
pepproncini and Greek Kalamata olives. Served with our special House dressing. 8.10

Small Greek salad a la carte with pita. 4.25

EGGPLANT SALATA
Grilled Eggplant served on a bed of fresh crisp lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, Feta cheese and Kalamata olives. Served with our special House dressing. 10.75

GYROS SALATA
Fresh crisp lettuce garnished with assorted vegetables and topped with Gyros, Feta cheese, pepproncini and Greek olives. Served with our special House dressing. 11.25

CHICKEN SALATA
A delicious salad of fresh crisp lettuce garnished with assorted vegetables and topped with grilled Chicken breast, Feta cheese, pepproncini and Greek olives.
Served with our special House dressing. 11.25

FALAFEL SALATA
Falafel patties on a fresh bed of crisp salad. Served with Tahina sauce. 10.75

PEGASUS CHEF SALATA
Pegasus favorite salata! A delightful salad with Artichoke and heart of palm, marinated grilled chicken breast and Gyros over fresh crispy lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pepproncini, Kalamata olives and Feta cheese. Served with our own special House dressing. 13.75

TABBOULI  
Popular Mediterranean salad. Parsley, tomatoes, green onions, lemon juice, olive oil and Bulghur wheat to give it a nutty flavor. Small 6.75  Large 12.65

 

 

 

SANDWICHES
Add a choice of Soupa or Greek Salata or French Fries for only 2.99

GYROS SANDWICH
A lean blend of specially selected meats, seasoned and cooked on rotisserie. Wrapped in our famous Pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes and onions. Served with Tzatziki sauce. 6.45

SUPER GYROS SANDWICH
Bounteous Gyros sandwich with Feta cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and onions.
Served with Tzatziki sauce. 8.50

CHICKEN SOUVLAKI
A delicious Chicken breast marinated and grilled. Served in our famous Pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and Tzatziki sauce. 6.45

BEEF SOUVLAKI (Shish Kabob)
Marinated Beef sirloin skewered with vegetables and grilled.
Served in Pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes and Tzatziki sauce. 7.50

LAMB SOUVLAKI (Shish Kabob)
Marinated Lamb sirloin skewered with vegetables and grilled.
Served in Pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes and Tzatziki sauce. 8.95

GREEK BURGER (Kafta)
Seasoned ground Lamb and Beef, mixed with onions and parsley. Broiled to your taste. 6.45

DOUBLE PROTEIN SANDWICH
A dainty popular Pita wrap of grilled Chicken and Gyros with lettuce, tomatoes and onions.
Served with Tzatziki sauce. 8.50

SEAFOOD BROCHETTE
Broiled Shrimp, Scallops, Mahi Mahi and Curry Aiolé sauce.
Wrapped in Pita with lettuce and tomatoes. 9.49

MAHI MAHI SANDWICH
Grilled and served in Pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes and Curry Aiolé sauce. 8.15

                                                                                                                        with SALMON  9.15

EGGPLANT SANDWICH
Delicious Pita sandwich stuffed with grilled Eggplant, Hummus,
lettuce, tomatoes and onions. 6.45

FALAFEL SANDWICH
Known as the best Falafel in town! Our Falafels are made from scratch with fresh
vegetables herbs and spices then fried. Served with Tahina sauce in Pocket bread. 6.45

CAULIFLOWER SANDWICH 
Lettuce, tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. Wrapped in Pita bread.
Served with Tzatziki sauce. 6.45

= Strictly Vegetarian  = Heart Healthy

 

 


MEAT ENTRÉES
Add a choice of Soupa or small Greek Salata for only 3.15

GYROS PLATE
A lean blend of specially selected meats, lightly seasoned and cooked on rotisserie, to sear the outside and seal the juicy flavor inside. Served with vegetables and Tzatziki. 11.49

BEEF SOUVLAKI PLATE (Shish Kabob)
Marinated Beef sirloin. Skewered and grilled with mushroom, onion and bell pepper.
Served with vegetables and Tzatziki. 13.95

LAMB SHANK PLATE
Lamb Shank braised with vegetables and tomato wine sauce. 17.95

LAMB SOUVLAKI PLATE (Shish Kabob)
Marinated Lamb sirloin, skewered and grilled with tomato, mushroom, onion, and bell pepper.
Served with vegetables and Tzatziki sauce. 18.50

DOLMATHAKIA PLATE (Grape Leaves)
Grape leaves stuffed with a blend of seasoned ground Lamb and Beef, rice and herbs.
Served with Avgolemono sauce. 12.25

MUSSAKÃ PLATE
A traditional casserole. Baked Eggplant and seasoned ground Beef.
Topped with cheese crown. 12.75

GREEK BURGER PLATE (Kafta)
Seasoned ground Beef and Lamb, mixed with onions and parsley then grilled.
Served with Hummus. 11.75

KIBBIE BALLS PLATE
Seasoned lean ground Beef, mixed with bulghur wheat, then stuffed with walnuts,
pine nuts, almonds and ground Beef. Served with Tzatziki sauce. 12.45

TRIA SOUVLAKI PLATE (Shish Kabob)
Combination of Lamb,Beef and Chicken Souvlaki. Served with Tzatziki sauce. 18.25

PEGASUS COMBINATION
Gyros, Chicken Souvlaki and Mussakã. Served with Hummus and Tzatziki sauce. 16.00

BERNARDO CENTER COMBINATION
Gyros, Kibbie ball, Chicken Pastitio and Beef Kabob. Served with Tzatziki sauce. 16.45

Suggested wine: Hatzimichalis red wine

All entrees are served with a choice of rice or Couscous, Pita bread and vegetables.

 

 

POULTRY ENTRÉES
Add a choice of Soupa or small Greek Salata for only 3.15

CHICKEN SOUVLAKI PLATE
Marinated chicken breasts, skewered and grilled. Served with Tzatziki sauce. 11.95

CHICKEN PASTITIO PLATE
Ziti pasta with Chicken and tomato wine sauce. Topped with cheese crown. 11.50

DOUBLE PROTEIN PLATE
Combination of Gyros and Chicken Souvlaki. Served with Tzatziki sauce. 13.10

 

VEGETARIAN ENTRÉES

VEGI MUSSAKÃ PLATE 
Sauteed eggplant with garbanzo beans, onions, tomatoes and Tzatziki sauce. 11.95

VEGETABLE PASTITIO PLATE
Ziti pasta, spinach, zucchini and carrots. Topped with a cheese crown.
Served with vegetables. 11.50

YALANDJI PLATE  (Vegetarian Grape Leaves)
Grape leaves stuffed with rice, tomatoes, pine nuts and green onions.
Seasoned with lemon, dill and mint. Served with Tzatziki sauce. 11.45

SPANAKOPITA PLATE
A blend of spinach, onions, dill and Feta cheese baked in Filo pastry.
Served with Tzatziki sauce. 11.45

VEGETARIAN COMBINATION PLATE 
Falafel, vegetable Pastitio, Yalandji, Spanakopita and Hummus.
Served with vegetables. 16.25

 

SEAFOOD ENTRÉES

MAHI MAHI PLATE
Grilled Mahi Mahi with our special Aiolé sauce. Served with vegetables. 12.45

STUFFED GREEK SHRIMP PLATE
Large Shrimps stuffed with Feta cheese and diced tomatoes then baked in white wine. 14.75

SEAFOOD BROCHETTE PLATE
Broiled Shrimp, Scallops, Mahi Mahi with our special Curry Aiolé sauce.
Served with vegetables. 18.75

SALMON PLATE
A succulent grilled Salmon. Served with our special Aiolé sauce. 15.50

All entrees are served with a choice of rice or Couscous, Pita bread and vegetables.

 


KIDS MEALS
(For Kids under 12; Served with Rice or French Fries.)

GYROS SANDWICH
Wrapped in Pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes and onions. Served with Tzatziki. 5.75

MARINATED CHICKEN BREAST
Marinated then grilled. Served with Tzatziki and Pita bread. 5.75

BURGER SANDWICH
Burger wrapped in Pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes and ketchup. 5.65

KIDS COMBINATION PLATE
Tyropita, Gyros and vegetables. Served with Tzatziki and Pita bread. 6.95

 

DESSERTS

BAKLAVA
Filo pastry filled with walnuts and topped with light flavored syrup. 2.45

LAUDIA
Dates, coconuts, honey graham crackers and walnuts. 2.45

GALACTO BOUREKO
Filo pastry rolled with semolina custard and topped with orange syrup. Served warm. 3.45

ICE CREAM
Topped with chocolate syrup and almonds. One scoop 2.49 Two scoops 3.75

RIZOGALO (Rice Pudding)
A traditional Greek dessert flavored with cinnamon, raisins and almonds. 3.50

 

BEVERAGES

Coffee

2.75

Soft Drinks

2.75

Bottled Water

1.79

Greek Coffee

2.79

Milk

2.75

Iced Tea

2.75

Hot/Herb Tea

2.75

Orange Juice

2.75

Apple Juice

2.75

Chocolate Milk

2.75

 

 

 

SIDE ORDERS

Rice 

2.65

Couscous

2.65

Vegtables 

2.85

French Fries

2.99

Gyros

4.35

Tzatziki/Tahina

.69

Feta Cheese

2.85

Falafel 

3.79

Pita (12 Triangles)

1.30

Pita (6 Triangles)

.65

Kalamata Olives

3.15

Pepproncini/Turnip Pickles

2.25

= Strictly Vegetarian  = Heart Healthy

 

 

PEGASUS CAFE WINES

 

Glass

Bottle

Chardonnay: Subtle oak and Citrus flavors, medium body and dry finish

6.25

25.50

White Zinfandel: A fresh marriage of fruits with a classic smooth finish

6.25

25.50

Cabernet Sauvignon: Delicate fruit flavors, medium body with a lengthy finish

6.25

25.50

Merlot: Plum and Black Cherry aromas with a hint of herbal spiciness

6.25

25.50

 

 

GREEK WINES

 

 

Glass

Bottle

Amethystos white: Dry white wine. Its unique taste emanates from the Bordeaux variety Sauvignon Blanc, soft yellow-green color, attractive transparency and fruity aromas of peaches and exotic fruits. 

7.65

30.95

Chateau Julia: Dry Chardonnay has a fruity fragrance of pineapple, banana and lemon.

7.65

30.95

Retsina: From selected grape varieties grown in the finest vineyards of Attica. Wonderful Character, lively and fresh.

7.25

28.95

Naoussa Boutari: Dry red wine aged in oak casks at least 1 year gaining its distinctive aroma bouquet and full body.

7.65

30.95

Hatzimichalis: Created with the personal care of Dimitris Hatzimichalis from Cabernet grapes. Enjoy it with meats and various kinds of Cheeses.

 

7.65

30.95

SWEET WINES

 

Glass

Bottle

Mavrodaphne (sweet red)

6.25

25.50

Greek and Domestic Beers

Athenian

4.25

Budweiser

3.99

Marathon

4.25

Samuel Adams

3.99

Mythos

4.15

Coors Light

3.99

Heineken

4.10

Non Alcoholic Beer

3.65

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