ANTOJITOS
"appetizers"
EMPANADILLAS
doughy turnover packed with any one of the selections below, fried to perfection and served with ajilimojili (an extremely delicious creamy garlic sauce) $3.99
Carne Molida seasoned all natural ground beef simmered in sofrito and tomato sauce
Pollo a delicious mixture of tender pulled chicken, potatoes olives and capers
Vegetariana our original slow-cooked, savory veggie and tofu mix (even meat lovers will enjoy this)
Pernil pulled pork, marinated for days and slow-cooked overnight, tender, flavorful and delicious
Papa sautéed onions and garlic are mashed with a potato and mozzarella filling
Queso a simple yet satisfying favorite of mozzarella cheese
Camarones baby shrimp in a veggie mix slowly simmered in tomato sauce
MEDLEY DE PLATANOS
a mix of 3 tostones (smashed green plantains) and 5 maduros (ripened, sliced plantains) served with mojito sauce$4.99
ALCAPURRIAS
green banana, taro root and plantain dough filled with either ground beef or veggie mix, deep fried and served with pique (a mild hot sauce)$5.99
BACALAITOS
shredded salted cod fish made in a batter mix with cilantro and achiote; fried up and served as a fritter along side our ajilimojili sauce$7.99
GANDULES DIP
scrumptious blend of onions, garlic, red peppers, green pigeon peas, olive oil, vinegar and spices. served with five 5 tostones cups (smashed and fried plantains)$6.99
CAMARONES
7 jumbo butterfly prawns sautéed in olive oil, white wine, and butter served with your choice of three sauces:$10.99
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 minto salsa and the spice will have your taste buds spinnin´
A la Criolla - add our Isla de Fuego on top and mango-pineapple minto salsa and the spice will have your taste buds spinnin´
PLATO DE APERITIVO
a sample of our delicious appetizers consisting of one empanadilla (your choice), one alcapurria (beef or veggie), one bacalaito and three tostones$9.99
CARNE FRITA
bone in pork ´wings´ marinated in adobo, broiled then flash fried and topped with sautéed onions. served with our homemade caldo sauce$6.99
POLLO SLIDERS
a delicious mixture of tender, pulled chicken, potatoes, olives and capers on a baby ciabatta topped with house made pollo reduction based flavored mayo$5.99
PERNIL SLIDERS
house made, oven braised, and hand-pulled pork, juicy and delicious, on a baby ciabatta topped with our mojito flamboyan sauce$5.99
PEZ GATO SLIDERS
breaded and deep fried cat fish strips served with michael sauce and mojito flamboyan (HOLY SHIT!)$5.99
ROPA VIEJA SLIDERS
tender shredded skirt steak, onions, peppers and capers in a red wine sauce served on a petite roll$5.99
SOPA Y ENSALADA
"soup & salad"
SOPA DE LENTEJAS...
slow cooked lentil stew with sweet potatoes, potatoes and other vegetables and spices served on a bed of rice cup $3.99...bowl $5.99
ASOPAO DE MARISCOS...
a delicious traditional rice soup made with salmon, camarones, potatoes, capers, olives, and our incredible sofrito small $4.99...regular $7.99
ENSALADA DE JASON...
mixed organic greens with, carrots, green onions and mango bites, tossed in jason's famous garlic vinaigrette small $3.99...regular $5.99
ENSALADA DE LA ISLA
wild organic spring greens tossed with red peppers in a balsamic vinaigrette. topped with your choice of:
8 oz. flat iron steak (filete de lomo) with feta cheese and roasted shallots $13.99
or an 8 oz. blackened salmon topped with mango, pineapple and mint salsa $14.99
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 $5.99...regular $10.99
CAMARONES EN ESCABECHE
a savory and memorable dish of mixed peppers, tender prawns, garlic, capers, onions and fresh lemon juice. this will take your taste buds on a trip to the island small $5.99...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! small $5.99...regular $10.99
EMPAREDADOS DE LA CASA
"sandwiches"
Sandwiches come with tostones, an avocado wedge and a side of mojito sauce. Also available: maduros or sweet potato fries instead of tostones for $1 more
PERNIL
pulled pork, marinated for days and slow-cooked overnight, tender, flavorful and delicious $7.49
BISTEC
filete de lomo (flat iron steak) marinated in olive oil, garlic, vinegar, and spices. (all steaks will be cooked well done unless requested otherwise) $7.49
PECHUGA DE POLLO
filete de lomo (flat iron steak) marinated in olive oil, garlic, vinegar, and spices. (all steaks will be cooked well done unless requested otherwise) $7.49
PLATOS PRINCIPALES
"entrées"
Entrées come with a side of rice and beans, tostones, an avocado wedge and a side of mojito sauce. Substitute rice and beans with salad, sweet mashed potatoes or Arroz con Gandules for $1 more. Also available: maduros instead of tostones for $1 more
PERNIL SPECIAL
our famous weekend special is now available everyday!
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) MUY DELICIOSO!!!$14.99
PEZ GATO
Breaded catfish strips, seasoned in adobo & lime juice, fried to a crispy golden brown$13.99
BACALAO EN SALSA ROJA
marinated cod fish flash seared then oven roasted and topped with our flavorful red creole sauce$14.99
POLLO GUISADO
Tender, juicy chicken thighs slow cooked in a sofrito seasoned stew with olives, capers & potatoes$14.99
SALMON A LA PARRILLA
Grilled salmon seasoned in a lemon, oil and garlic marinade with grilled onionsTwo time Ballard seafood festival winner!!!$15.99
CHULETAS A LA CRIOLLA
Two 6oz pork chops marinated with lemon and adobo, pan sizzled and smothered in a red creole sauce (also available without sauce)$14.99
CHULETAS FRITAS
two 6 oz. pork chops marinated with lemon and adobo, cooked deep fried$14.99
PECHUGAS DE POLLO
an 8 oz. chicken breast marinated in a sweet cilantro and essence of orange sauce, grilled then pan baked in the oven$14.99
BISTEC ENCEBOLLADO
An 8 oz cut of churrasco steak, marinated in an olive oil, garlic, and vinegar sauce
& cooked to order, topped with sautéed onion. (*get it spicy for $1 more)$14.99
ROPA VIEJA
shredded skirt steak, julienned peppers and onions,
red wine, and adobo. oh, it means "old clothes"$14.99
SALMON LA ISLA
blackened wild salmon, coated in a spicy cajun seasoning, pan sizzled and topped with a tropical mint flavored mango and pineapple salsa$16.99
PASTELON
(cooked fresh; takes about 15 minutes, but well worth the wait)
Puerto Rican style lasagna with layers of sweet plantains, mozzarella cheese filled with
you choice of either: tofu veggie mix (vegetarian) $14.99
all natural, seasoned ground beef $14.99
or pernil (pulled pork) special! A La Isla Favorite! $15.99
CARNE GUISADA
top round beef cubes slow cooked in a sofrito seasoned stew with carrots and potatoes$13.99
CAMARONES ENTREES
Butterfly Prawns sautéed in olive oil, white wine, and butter served up with your choice of three sauces:$15.99
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 - it’s spicy, but worth the burn with great flavors and mango-pineapple mint salsa to cool those taste buds.
CARNE FRITA
bone in pork ´wings´ marinated in adobo, broiled then flash fried and topped with sautéed onions. served with our homemade caldo sauce$13.99
POSTRE
"dessert"
FLAN
Melt-in-your-mouth delectable vanilla custard with a hint of cinnamon$3.99
TEMBLEQUE
Creamy coconut custard sprinkled with cinnamon and nutmeg, the perfect palate cleanser$3.99
GUAYABITAS VIVIAN
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!$5.99
TRES LECHES
sponge cake made with sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk and heavy cream topped with a light frosting, whipped cream, sliced strawberries and ice cream$5.99
COMPLEMENTO
"sides"
ARROZ CON HABICHUELAS
Pink beans cooked with sofrito and served on a bed of rice$4.99
ARROZ CON GANDULES
Yellow rice and green pigeon peas$5.99
TOSTONES
(4 pieces)$1.50
MADUROS
(6 pieces)$1.50
AVOCADO
(2 slices)$1.00
BEBIDAS
"beverages"
Soft Drinks...$1.75
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite
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...$1.50
Iced Tea...$1.50
Hot Tea...$1.50
Green, Earl Grey, Caffeine-free Orange Spice
Cafe con Leche...$2.50
Menu de Niños
"children’s menu"
For children, ages 12 and under only please
Rice & beans...$2.99
Pizza Empanada...$3.99
Rice & beans with Empanada...$4.99
Fish & chips...$5.99
Beer & Wine
beer selection
Tecate
$3.50
Heineken
$3.50
Pyramid Haywire
$3.50
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
$3.50
Red Stripe
$3.50
Carta Blanca
$3.50
Bridgeport IPA
$3.50
Estrella
$3.50
Dos Equis Amber
$4.00
Mann´s
$4.00
Coor´s Light
$4.00
wine selection
glassbottle
Bogle Petit Syrah
$7.00$27.00
Marques De Caceres
$8.00$30.00
Domados Malbec
$7.50$28.00
Oristan Gran Reserva
$8.50$31.00
Protos Roble
$10.00$35.00
Domados Torrontes
$7.50$28.00
Protos Verdejo
$7.00$27.00
