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La Isla
542 E 14th St
New York, NY 10009
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Main Menu
Aperitivos (appetizers)
Empanadas
$3.99
a tasty dough filled with any of the selections below, and fried to perfection
Empanadas - Carne Molida
$3.99
seasoned all natural ground beef simmered in sofrito & tomato sauce
Empanadas - Pollo
$3.99
a delicious mixture of tender, pulled chicken, potatoes, olives and capers
Empanadas - Vegetariana
$3.99
our classic and original veggie and tofu mix, slow cooked and savory, even meat lovers will enjoy this
Empanadas - Papa
$3.99
sauteed onions and garlic are mashed in with a potato and mozzarella filling
Empanadas - Queso
$3.99
a simple yet satisfying favorite of mozzarella cheese
Empanadas - Camarones
$3.99
baby shrimp in a veggie mix slowly simmered in tomato sauce
Empanadas - Pernil
$3.99
pulled pork, marinated for days and slow-cooked overnight, tender, flavorful and delicious
Medley De Platanos
$4.99
tostones (smashed green plantains), maduros (ripened, thinly-sliced plantains) and aranitas (shredded plantain patties) served with our famous mojito (pureed garlic, olive oil, dried oregano and lime) sauce
Alcapurrias
$5.99
green banana, taro root and plantain dough filled with a carne molida or veggie mix and fried to perfection served with mild pique (mild hot sauce)
Gandules Dip
$6.99
scrumptious blend of onions, garlic, red peppers, green pigeon peas, olive oil, vinegar and spices. served with five (5) tostones (smashed and fried plantains)
Bacalaitos
$7.99
cod fish fritters made in a cilantro and achiote batter, and served with ajilimojili sauce on the side
Camarones
$11.49
seven (7) jumbo butterfly prawns sauteed in olive oil, white wine and butter served up with your choice of three styles: al ajillo - garlic lovers dream come true! comes with rice and avocado. isla de fuego - add our isla de fuego on top and mango- pineapple mint salsa and the spice will have your taste buds spinnin'. a la criolla - a delicious blend of vegetables in a red creole sauce with tostones on the side.
Plato De Aperitivo
$10.49
a sample of our delicious appetizers consisting of one empanada (your choice), one alcapurria (beef or veggie), one bacalaito & three tostones
Carne Frita
$7.49
bone in pork wings marinated in adobo, flash fried and topped with sauteed onions. served with caldo sauce
Chicharrones De Pollo
$4.99
bite-size pieces of fried chicken with adobo
Pollo Sliders
$5.99
a delicious mixture of tender, pulled chicken, potatoes, olives and capers on a baby ciabatta topped with house made pollo reduction based flavored mayo
Pernil Sliders
$5.99
house made, oven braised, and hand-pulled pork, juicy and delicious, on a baby ciabatta topped with our mojito flamboyan sauce
Pez Gato Sliders
$5.99
breaded and deep fried cat fish strips served with michael sauce and mojito flamboyan (holy shit!
Ropa Vieja Sliders
$5.99
tender shredded skirt steak, onions, peppers and capers in a red wine sauce served on a petite roll
Empanadillas- Papa
sauteed onions and garlic are mashed with a potato and mozzarella filling
Empanadillas-queso
simple yet satisfying favorite of mozzarella cheese
Empanadillas-camarones
baby shrimp in a veggie mix slowly simmered in tomato sauce
Empanadillas-pizza
mozzarella cheese and our homemade pizza sauce
Sopa Y Ensalada
(soup And Salad)
Sopa De Lentejas
slow cooked lentil stew with sweet potatoes, carrots, potatoes and other vegetables and spices served on a bed of rice
- Bowl $5.99
- Cup $3.99
Ensalada De Jason
mixed greens with tomatoes, carrots, green onions and mango, tossed in jason's famous garlic vinaigrette
- Regular $5.99
- Small $3.99
Ensalada De La Isla
$13.99
wild spring greens tossed with red peppers in a balsamic vinaigrette. your choice of: 8 oz. churrasco steak with feta cheese and roasted shallots
Ensalada De La Isla
$14.99
wild spring greens tossed with red peppers in a balsamic vinaigrette. your choice of: an 8 oz. blackened salmon topped with our mango, pineapple and mint salsa
Asopao De Mariscos.
a delicious traditional rice soup made with salmon, camarones, potatoes, capers, olives, and our incredible sofrito
- Small $5.49
- Regular $7.99
Ceviche Picante
raw fish of the day (ask your server) marinated in lime juice with olive oil, spices, diced onions, bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, habanero peppers and cilantro
- Small $6.49
- Regular $10.99
Camarones En Escabeche
a cold dish of mixed peppers, tender prawns, garlic, capers, onions and fresh lemon juice - perfect for a hot day (available april through september only)
- Small $6.49
- Regular $10.99
Ensalada De Carrucho
delicate conch fish, diced onions and peppers, capers, lime juice, adobo, and a splash of vinegar. an incredible combination! (available april through september only)
- Small $6.49
- Regular $10.99
Platos Principales (entrees)
Entrees Come With A Side Of Rice And Beans, Tostones, An Avocado Wedge And A Side Of Mojito Sauce. Substitute The Rice And Beans With A Salad Or Arroz Con Gandules For $1 More. Also Available; Maduros Instead Of Tostones For $1 More.
Pez Gato
$14.99
breaded catfish strips, seasoned in adobo & lime juice, fried to a crispy golden brown
Salmon A La Parrilla
$17.49
grilled salmon seasoned in a lemon, oil and garlic marinade with grilled onions
Chuletas A La Criolla
$14.99
two 6oz pork chops marinated with lemon and adobo, pan sizzled and smothered in a red creole sauce (also available without sauce)
Pollo Guisado
$14.99
tender, juicy chicken thighs slow cooked in a sofrito seasoned stew with olives, capers & potatoes
Bistec Encebollado
$15.49
an 8 oz cut of churrasco steak, marinated in an olive oil, garlic, and vinegar sauce & cooked to order, topped with sauteed onion. (*get it spicy for $1 more)
Pastelon
$15.99
or pernil (pulled pork) special! a la isla favorite!
Pastelon
$14.99
puerto rican style lasagna with layers of sweet plantains, mozzarella cheese filled with you choice of either: tofu veggie mix (vegetarian
Pastelon
$14.99
all natural, seasoned ground beef
Carne Guisada
$14.99
top round beef cubes slow cooked in a sofrito seasoned stew with carrots and potatoes
Camarones Entrees
$16.99
butterfly prawns sauteed in olive oil, white wine, and butter served up with your choice of three sauces: al ajillo - add garlic to those spectacular prawns and you've got yourself a delicious taste sensation. isla de fuego - it's spicy, but worth the burn with great flavors and mango-pineapple mint salsa to cool those taste buds. a la criolla - sauteed bell peppers and onion in a red creole sauce create an original and exciting blend.
Carne Frita
$15.49
bone in pork wings marinated in adobo, flash fried and topped with sauteed onions. served with caldo sauce
Pernil Special
$15.99
a generous portion of slow roasted pork shoulder, marinated for days and roasted overnight. complimented with our homemade mojito flamboyan (a roasted red pepper, garlic and rice vinegar sauce)
Complemento (sides)
Arroz Con Habichuelas
$4.49
pink beans cooked with sofrito and served on a bed of rice
Arroz Con Gandules
$5.49
yellow rice and green pigeon peas
Tostones
$2.50Maduros
$2.50Avocado
$1.00Batatas Fritas
$2.99
sweet potato fries
Batatas Majadas
$3.99
mashed sweet potato with garlic, butter and heavy cream
Postre (dessert)
Flan
$3.99
melt-in-your-mouth delectable vanilla custard with a hint of cinnamon
Tembleque
$3.99
creamy coconut custard sprinkled with cinnamon and nutmeg, the perfect palate cleanser
Guayabitas Vivian
$5.99
warm torte with sweet guava filling and a cream cheese top, served with old fashioned vanilla ice cream and sprinkled with cinnamon. a new la isla favorite and customer picked!
Tres Leches
$5.99
sponge cake made with sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk and heavy cream topped with a light frosting, whipped cream, sliced strawberries and ice cream
Non-alcoholic Beverages
Goya Juice
$1.75
mango, passion fruit, tamarind, guava (selections may vary)
Jarritos Mexican Soda
$1.75
mandarin, lime, pineapple, tamarind, jamaica (selections may vary)
Malta
$1.75
a non-alcoholic malt beer
Coffee
$1.50Iced Tea
$1.50Hot Tea
$1.50
green, earl grey, caffeine-free orange spice