La Isla Restaurant Menu
La Isla Restaurant in Hoboken, NJ offers a taste of authentic Cuban cuisine with a bustling atmosphere and friendly service. Known for their delicious breakfast options like Avena and Batidos, as well as a variety of beverages from Joe Tea to Cafe con Leche, La Isla caters to all tastes. Customers rave about the Churrasco Sandwich and Camarones al Ajillo, although portions may vary. With BYOB policy, it's perfect for a weekend night out. The cozy ambiance and vibrant flavors make it a must-visit spot. Don't miss out on their cafeteria-style dishes like brussel sprouts and pollo asado for a true taste of Cuba. Overall, La Isla Restaurant is a gem offering a delightful culinary experience worth revisiting.
Breakfast Eggs
Huevos Rotos
fried eggs over french fries, Spanishchorizo, shishito peppers
La Isla Huevos Rancheros
two poached eggs, spicy tomato sauce, fried tortilla shell, black beans, side of rice - add queso blanco for an additional charge
Churrasco a Caballo con Arroz y Frijoles Negros
grilled skirt steak, fried eggs, red onion, rice and black beans
La Isla Egg Sandwich
egg, bacon, tomato, avocado, red onion, multigrain or Cuban bread
Huevos al Gusto con Papas y Tostada
two eggs any style, home fries, toast
Breakfast Burrito
scrambled egg, home-fried potatoes, black beans, chorizo, manchego cheese
A Tu Manera
fluffy egg omelette, home fries and toast with your choice of three fillings.spinach - tomato - onion - mushroom - sweet plantain - swiss - american - queso blancon - manchego - chorizo - bacon
Tortilla Espaola
Spanish-style frittata, chorizo, potatoes, egg, arugula, manchego cheese
Churasco Burrito
grilled skirt steak, rice, beans, guacamole, queso fresco
Omars Stuffed French Toast
strawberry/guava cream cheese, almond corn flake breading, guava sauce
French Toast
pullman style bread, toasted almonds, organic 100% puremaple syrup - fresh fruit option available for additional charge
Buttermilk Pancakes
organic 100% pure maple syrup
Breakfast From The Griddle
Breakfast Cereal
Avena
old fashioned oats cooked in milk
Two Eggs Any Style
side of eggs
Half Avocado
Chorizo Espaol
Home fries
Pecan Smoked Bacon
Cuban Toast
Multigrain Toast
Platanos Maduros
Sweet Plantains
Arroz con Gandules
Yellow rice with pigeon peas.
White Rice
Black Beans
Vegetarian
Red Beans
Fresh Fruit Cup
Chimichurri Sauce
2oz
Breakfast Sides
Lunch and Dinner Appetizers
Guacamole Hoboque o
hass avocado, cilantro, lime, jalapeno, pomegranate, pepitas, queso fresco, malanga chips
Montaditos
Grilled shrimp and Spanish chorizo over tostones with chimichurri sauce.
Yuca Brava
fried yuca, Spanish chorizo, spicy aioli, manchego cheese
Croquetas de Bacalao
codfish croquettes, arugula, lemon-paprika aioli
Gazpacho Verde con Jaiba
crab meat salad, chilled green gazpacho, paprika oil
Churrasco con Chimichurri
grilled marinated skirt steak, chimichurri sauce
Camarones Enchilado
creole style sauted jumbo shrimp, peppers, olives, onions
Camarones al Ajillo
sauted jumbo shrimp, white wine garlic sauce
Pescado Empanizado
pan fried branzino milanese, avocado, onion, tomato, aji verde sauce (no sides)
Salmon con Chutney de Mango y Pia
blackened salmon, pineapple-mango chutney, coconut rice (no sides)
Pollo al Ajillo con Espinaca
boneless chicken breast, garlic-cream sauce, sauted spinach
Bistek de Pollo
grilled chicken breast, caramelized onions
Chuletas Encebolladas
grilled marinated pork chops, sauted onions
Bistek de Palomilla
seared thinly pounded sirloin steak, caramelized onions
Bistec Salteado
stir fry beef, sweet peppers, onions, tomato, jalapeo, cilantro, sweet plantains, white rice
Masitas de Puerco
fried pork morsels, lime marinated onions
Arroz Chino-Cubano
grilled shrimp, vegetable & egg stir fried rice, peas, soy, cabbage (no sides)
Guava Glazed BBQ Ribs
served with Cuban-style mashed potatoes
Tasajo con Boniato
braised salt-cured shredded beef, Cuban sweet potato, rice (no additional sides)
Whole Fried Branzino
vegetable fricassee, chickpea medley
Rabo Encendido
oxtail stew served with sweet potato puree (available Fri & Sat from 5 pm to 9 pm)
Lunch and Dinner Entrees
Lunch and Dinner Soup
Sopa de Pollo
Homemade chicken soup with potatoes, carrots, celery, corn and cut spaghetti.
El Cubano Pressed Sandwich
pulled pork, ham, swiss cheese, pickle, garlic mojo
Churrasco Pressed Sandwich
grilled sliced skirt steak, caramelized onions, chimichurri sauce,potato sticks
Pan con Bistec Pressed Sandwich
thin beefsteak, lettuce, tomato, onion, potato sticks
Pan con Pescado
panko encrusted fish sandwich, creole seasoning mayo, caramelized onions, french fries (not pressed)
Media Noche Pressed Sandwich
roast pork, ham, swiss cheese, pickle, garlic mojo, cuban brioche
Havana Club
triple decker sandwich, grilled chicken, bacon, tomato, avocado,onion, mayo, multi grain bread (not pressed)
Chicken Breast Pressed Sandwich
grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, potato sticks
Fried Chicken Sandwich
bacon, tomato, avocado, peperoncini, jalapeo aioli on toasted brioche bun, served with house-made chips (not pressed)
Cuban Reuben
corned beef, braised short rib, swiss cheese, pickle, mustard caraway mojo
Pan con Lechon Pressed Sandwich
roasted pork with garlic mojo
Croqueta Preparada Pressed Sandwich
smoked ham croquette, swiss cheese, ham, pickle, garlic mojo
Choripan Pressed Sandwich
grilled chorizo and onions, potato sticks
Jamon y Queso Pressed Sandwich
Ham, Swiss, pickle and garlic mojo.
The Legendary Elena Ruth Sandwich
turkey breast, strawberry jam, cream cheese, cuban brioche
Miami Ropa Vieja Sandwich
our popular ropa vieja, pullman style bread, house fries (not pressed)
Pressed Sandwiches
Hot Box Classics
Empanada de Pollo
Turnover filled with chicken.
Empanada de Carne
Turnover filled with ground beef.
Papa Rellena
Cuban beef picadillo stuffed potato ball
Cubanada Empanada
Pulled pork, ham, swiss, pickle, garlic mojo.
Vegan Empanada
curried cauliflower, potato and edamame beans with mango-pineapple chutney
Croqueta de Jamon
Smoked ham and onion croquette.
Ensalada De Espinaca y Remolacha
baby spinach, mango, avocado, roasted beets, oranges, onion, macadamia nuts, blue cheese, champagne vinaigrette
Latina Sassy Salad
pineapple, artisan lettuce, roasted pumpkin seeds, jicama, citrus vinaigrette, tajin chili powder
Chopped Salad
black beans, corn, onion, lettuce, tomato, crispy tortilla, cilantro-lime vinaigrette, queso fresco
Ensalada Criolla
mixed crisp baby lettuces, tomatoes, onion, avocado, shaved manchego cheese, oregano vinaigrette
Main Salads
Daily Specials
Rabo Encendido Monday Special
Oxtail stew.
Chicharron de Pollo Monday Special
Marinated fried chicken chunks.
Lechon Asado Monday Special
Roasted pork.
Pollo Asado Monday Special
Roasted chicken breast
Pollo Asado Thigh Monday Special
Picadillo Tuesday Special
Havana-style ground beef.
Ropa Vieja Tuesday Special
Shredded flank steak.
Pollo Asado Tuesday Special
Roasted chicken breast.
Pollo Asado Thigh Tuesday Special
Carne con Papa Wednesday Special
Beef stew.
Fricasse de Pollo Wednesday Special
Braised chicken and potato stew.
Lechon Asado Wednesday Special
Roasted pork.
Pollo Asado Wednesday Special
Roasted chicken breast.
Pollo Asado Thigh Wednesday Special
Picadillo Thursday Special
Havana-style ground beef.
Rabo Encendido Thursday Special
Oxtail stew.
Chicken in Garlic Sauce Thursday Special
Boneless chicken breast in garlic sauce served with spinach.
Pollo Asado Thursday Special
Roasted chicken breast.
Pollo Asado Thigh Thursday Special
Carne con Papa Friday bSpecial
Beef stew.
Pescado al Ajillo Friday Special
Tilapia in garlic sauce.
Pollo Asado Friday Special
Roasted chicken breast.
Pollo Asado Thigh Friday Special
Ropa Vieja Saturday Special
Shredded flank steak.
Lechon Asado Saturday Special
Roasted pork.
Pollo Asado Saturday Special
Roasted chicken breast.
Pollo Asado Thigh Saturday Special
Ropa Vieja Sunday Special
Shredded flank steak. Served from 5 pm to 9 pm.
Lechon Asado Sunday Special
Roasted pork. Served from 5 pm to 9 pm.
Pollo Asado Sunday Special
Roasted chicken breast. Served from 5 pm to 9 pm.
Pollo Asado Thigh Sunday Special
Served from 5 pm to 9 pm.
Garbanzo Soup (large)
Chick Pea Soup
Garbanzo Soup (medium)
Chick Pea Soup
Lentil Soup (large)
Lentil Soup (medium)
Green Pea Soup (large)
Green Pea Soup(medium)
Galician Soup (large)
White Bean Soup
Galician Soup (medium)
White Bean Soup
Seafood Soup (large)
shrimp, mussels, clams, fish, seafood broth
Arroz con Pollo Saturday Special
Chicken and yellow rice casserole with sweet plantain (no choice of sides).
Moro Rice
Made with pork. Black beans and rice.
Tostones con Mojo
Twice fried green plantains with garlic sauce.
Yuca
Fried or boiled cassava.
French Fries
Lunch and Dinner Sides
Sunday Brunch Eggs
Churrasco Burrito
grilled skirt steak, rice, beans, guacamole, queso fresco
Chilaquiles con Churrasquito
grilled skirt steak, lightly fried corn tortilla simmered in green sauce, fried eggs, sour cream, queso fresco
Vaca Frita Brunch Bowl
fried shredded beef and onions, yellow rice, pico de gallo, queso fresco, fried egg, avocado
Bacon
Platanos Maduros Sweet Plantains
Yuca Frita
fried cassava
Yuca Trufa
yuca fries, truffle oil
Sunday Brunch Sides
Batidos
Batidos
Tropical fruit smoothie made with milk or just blended with ice choice of 1 fruit. Add fruit for an additional charge.
Morir Sonando
Frapp made with fresh orange juice, evaporated milk and sugar.
Joe Tea
Spanish Soda (can)
Soda (can)
Americano
Espresso
Cubaccino
Cafe con Leche
Cortadito
mini cafe con leche
Iced Cafe Con Leche
Tea
Hot Chocolate
Natalies Handcrafted OJ
Fruit Nectars
Guava or Mango (8oz)
Poland Spring Water
16.9 oz
Beverages
Dessert made in-house
Flan de Leche Tradicional
Cuban crme caramel
Chocolate Lava Cake
strawberries, mango ice cream, coconut flakes
Tres Leches
Vanilla sponge cake soaked in three milks and rum, topped with meringue.
Brazo Gitano
rolled sponge cake, peach-cream filling, mango-guava sauce
Torta de Limon
Frozen key lime pie with cilantro or lime syrup and toasted almonds.
Torta de Queso y Mango
Coconut mango cheesecake with mango sauce.
Empanada de Guayaba y Queso
Guava and cream cheese turnover.
Arroz con Leche
Rice pudding.
Cafe con Leche Flan
cuban crme caramel, espresso, chocolate covered espresso beans
Pollo Asado - breast
roast chicken
Pollo Asado - thigh
roast chicken
Lechon Asado
roast pork, pickled onion
Ropa Vieja
shredded beef, peppers & onions
Cubanisimo
Paella Thursday
Paella
bomba rice, shrimp, mussels, chicken, chorizo, saffron
Camarones a la Gallega
sauted shrimp, white wine garlic sauce, paprika
Caracoles al Ajillo
escargot, spanish chorizo, smoked paprika, toast points
Patatas Bravas
fried yukon gold potatoes, spicy garlic chili aioli
Garbanzos Fritos
fried chickpeas, smoked paprika, lemon
Appetizer Cantonese Spring Rolls
pork, Chinese mushrooms, vegetables, sweet chili sauce
Appetizer Camarones a lo Chino
sauted five spice rubbed shrimp, asian slaw, soy-ginger vinaigrette
Appetizer Sauteed Bok Choy*
*contains nuts - garlic, oyster sauce, sesame, peanuts
Appetizer Braised Pork Belly*
*contains nuts - spicy bean paste-peanut sauce, cucumber, sesame
Entree Arroz Chino Cubano
grilled shrimp, stir fry rice, vegetables, egg, cabbage, soy
Entree Churrasco Lo Mein
stir fry noodles, skirt steak, peppers, onion, soy-oyster sauce
Entree Solomillo Chop Suey*
*contains nuts - stir fry pork tenderloin, snow peas, broccoli, peppers, onion, bean spouts, sesame, peanuts with white rice
Entree Pollo con Broccoli a lo Chino
chicken and broccoli glazed with sweet and sour sauce, sichuan chili pepper, cashews, sesame, scallions
