EMPANADILLAS

doughy turnover packed with any one of the selections below, fried to perfection and served with ajilimojili   $4

MEDLEY DE PLATANOS

3 tostones and 5 maduros served with a side of mojito and michael sauce$5

ALCAPURRIAS

green banana and plantain dough filled with either ground beef or veggie mix, deep fried and served with pique sauce (Ask about availability)$6

BACALAITOS

3 shredded salted cod fish fritters served with a side of our ajilimojili sauce$8

GANDULES DIP

scrumptious blend of onions, garlic, red peppers, green pigeon peas, olive oil, vinegar and spices. served with five 5 tostones cups$7

CAMARONES

7 jumbo butterfly prawns sautéed in olive oil, white wine, and butter served with your choice of three sauces:$11.50

Al Ajillo - garlicy garlic sauce, avocado

Isla de Fuego - fiery hot habanero & jalapeño

Coconut - garlic and house made coconut sauce

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$10.50

CARNE FRITA

bone in pork ´wings´ marinated in adobo, flash fried and topped with sautéed onions. served with caldo sauce$7.50

CHICHARRONES DE POLLO

bite-size pieces of fried chicken with adobo$5

SOPA DE LENTEJAS...

slow cooked lentil stew with sweet potatoes, potatoes and other vegetables and spices served on a bed of rice  cup $4...bowl $6

ASOPAO DE MARISCOS...

a delicious traditional rice soup made with salmon, camarones, potatoes, capers, olives, and our incredible sofrito  small $5.5...regular $8

ENSALADA DE JASON...

mixed organic greens with, carrots, green onions and mango bites, tossed in jason's famous garlic vinaigrette  small $4...regular $6

ISLAND RUM SALAD...

mixed organic greens with, carrots, green onions and mango, tossed with a tangy light rum dressing (contains alcohol)  small $4...regular $6

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 $14.5

or an 8 oz. blackened wild coho salmon topped with mango, pineapple salsa $16

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  $7

PERNIL

pulled pork, marinated for days and slow-cooked. tender, flavorful and delicious  $8.5

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)  $9

PECHUGA DE POLLO

a tender flattened breast of chicken marinated in a sweet cilantro and essence of orange sauce, grilled and pan finished in the oven.. sweet, sticky, and AWESOME!  $8

PERNIL SPECIAL

our best seller

pork shoulder, marinated for days and slow-roasted until it falls apart. complimented with our homemade mojito flamboyan (a roasted red pepper, garlic and rice vinegar sauce) MUY DELICIOSO!!!$16

PEZ GATO

Breaded catfish strips, seasoned in adobo & lime juice, fried to a crispy golden brown$15

POLLO GUISADO

Tender, juicy chicken thighs slow cooked in a sofrito seasoned stew with olives, capers & potatoes$15

SALMON A LA PARRILLA

Grilled salmon seasoned in a lemon, oil and garlic marinade with grilled onionsTwo time Ballard seafood festival winner!!!$18

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)$15

CHULETAS FRITAS

two 6 oz. pork chops marinated with lemon and adobo, cooked deep fried$15

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$15

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)$15.5

ROPA VIEJA

shredded skirt steak, julienned peppers and onions, red wine, and adobo. oh, it means "old clothes"$15

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$18

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 your choice of:

CARNE GUISADA

top round beef cubes slow cooked in a sofrito seasoned stew with carrots and potatoes$15

CAMARONES ENTREES

Butterfly Prawns sautéed in olive oil, white wine, and butter served up with your choice of three sauces:$17

Al Ajillo - garlicy garlic sauce, avocado

Isla de Fuego - fiery hot habanero & jalapeño

Coconut - garlic and house made coconut sauce

FLAN

Melt-in-your-mouth delectable vanilla custard with a hint of cinnamon$4

TEMBLEQUE

Creamy coconut custard sprinkled with cinnamon and nutmeg, the perfect palate cleanser$4

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!$6

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$6.5

ARROZ CON HABICHUELAS

our homemade version of the island staple$4.5

ARROZ CON GANDULES

Yellow rice and green pigeon peas$5.5

TOSTONES

smashed green plantains (4 pieces)$2.50

MADUROS

ripened, sliced plantains (6 pieces)$2.50

BATATAS FRITAS

sweet potato fries$3

YUCA FRITA

yucca fries$4

Soft Drinks...$1.75

Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite

Goya Juice...$2.50

selections vary, please ask your server

Jarritos Mexican Soda...$1.75

selections vary, please ask your server

Malta...$1.75

wheat style root beer

Coffee...$1.5

Iced Tea (unsweetened)...$1.5

Hot Tea...$1.5

selections vary, please ask your server

Cafe con Leche...$2.50

coffee with warm milk