El Carretero 48 Menu

4.2
(400+ Reviews)
  • Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
    • Batidos

      Latin-American milkshakes available in a variety of tropical flavors including strawberry, soursop, guava, naranjilla, mango, passion fruit, blackberry, orange, papaya, and pineapple.
      $6.25
    • Carne Asada con Calentado

      W/ beans & rice
      $18.13
    • PAISA

      TYPICAL COLOMBIAN DISH
      $30.00
    • ARROZ CON POLLO

      GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST
      $17.50
    • PECHUGA A LA PLANCHA

      GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST
      $21.25
    • PECHUGA EMPANIZADA

      BREADED CHICKEN BREAST
      $21.25
    • CARNE ASADA

      GRILLED STEAK
      $17.50
    • LOMO SALTEADO

      STIR-FRIED STEAK
      $21.25
    • Huevos Pericos con Calentado

      W/ beans & rice
      $13.75
    • PECHUGA EN SALSA DE CAMARONES

      GRILLED CHICKEN W/SHRIMP IN CREAMY WINE SAUCE
      $28.75
  • DESAYUNOS

    Breakfast
    • Calentado Con Chunchurria

      Chunchurria w/ refried beans
      $17.50
    • Carne Asada Carretero

      Grilled steak
      $18.85
    • Carne Asada con Arepa

      Grilled steak w/ corn cake
      $16.25
    • Carne Asada con Papas Fritas

      W/ fries
      $13.00
    • Chicharron Con Calentado

      Refried beans and pork cracklings typically make up this traditional Latin American breakfast dish.
      $17.50
    • Chicharron Con Migas

      Pork cracklings paired with sautéed corn bits, typically includes onions and tomatoes.
      $17.50
    • HUEVOS EN CACEROLA CON PAPAS FRITAS

      CASSEROLE EGGS W/ FRIES
      $8.75
    • Higado Con Arroz

      Liver served with rice, often accompanied by traditional Latin American seasonings.
      $15.00
    • Huevos Con Jamon Con Migas

      W/ sauteed corn bites
      $13.75
    • Huevos Con Jamoncarretero

      W/ beans & rice
      $13.75
    • Huevos Pericos Carretero

      Scrambled eggs with onions, tomatoes, and typically includes a mix of Latin American roadside flavors.
      $13.75
    • Huevos Pericos con Arepa

      W/ corn cake
      $8.75
    • Huevos Pericos con Arroz

      W/ rice
      $8.75
    • Huevos Pericos con Calentado

      W/ beans & rice
      $13.75
    • Huevos Pericos con Migas

      W/ sauteed corn bites
      $12.50
    • Huevos Pericos con Papas Fritas

      Scrambled eggs w/ fries
      $8.75
    • Huevos con Jamon con Arroz

      W/ rice
      $10.00
    • Huevos con Jamon con Calentado

      W/ beans & rice
      $13.75
    • Huevos con Jamon y Papas Fritas

      Scrambled eggs w/ ham and fries
      $10.40
    • Huevos en Cacerola Carretero

      W/ rice
      $12.50
    • Huevos en Cacerola con Arroz

      W/ rice
      $10.00
    • Huevos en Cacerola con Calentado

      Beans & rice w/ casserole eggs
      $14.30
    • Huevos en Cacerola con Migas

      W/ sauteed corn bites
      $10.63
    • Pechuga Asada Carretero

      Grilled chicken breast served with a traditional mix of rice and beans, known as "carretero".
      $16.25
    • Pechuga Asada Huevos Pericos

      W/ scrambled eggs
      $15.60
    • Pechuga Asada con Arepa

      W/ corn cake
      $15.00
    • Pechuga Asada con Calentado

      W/ beans & rice
      $16.25
    • Pechuga Asada con Migas

      W/ sauteed corn bites
      $16.25
    • Calentado De Migas Con Chunchurria

      Mixed rice and beans with fried chunchurria (intestine) and breadcrumb pieces, a traditional Latin American breakfast dish.
      $17.50
    • Carne Asada Huevos Pericos

      W/ scrambled eggs
      $18.20
    • Carne Asada con Calentado

      W/ beans & rice
      $18.13
    • Carne Asada con Migas

      W/ sauteed corn bites
      $18.20
    • HUEVOS EN CACEROLA Y AREPA CON QUESO

      SUNNY SIDE UP EGGS W/MELTED CHEESE CORN CAKE
      $11.05
  • APERITIVOS

    Appetizers
    • CALAMARES FRITOS

      FRIED CALAMARI
      $17.50
    • CEVICHE DE CAMARONES

      SHRIMP COCKTAIL
      $22.50
    • Mozzarella Sticks

      Golden-fried mozzarella sticks served with a side of tangy marinara sauce.
      $15.00
    • SALCHIPAPA

      FRIED HOT DOGS W/FRENCH FRIES
      $11.25
    • TIRITAS DE POLLO

      CHICKEN TENDERS W/ FRENCH FRIES
      $15.00
    • ALITAS DE POLLO

      CHICKEN WINGS
      $16.25
    • CHORIPAPA

      W/FRENCH FRIES
      $12.50
    • GUACAMOLE

      GUACAMOLE W/TOSTONES
      $16.25
    • PICADA COLOMBIANA

      FRIED FOOD PLATTER
      $62.50
  • ENSALADAS

    Salad
    • ENSALADA CON SALMON

      GRILLED SALMON SALAD
      $21.25
    • ENSALADA CON CAMARONES

      GARLIC SHRIMP SALAD
      $22.50
    • ENSALADA CON POLLO

      CHICKEN SALAD
      $16.25
    • ENSALADA 3 CARNES

      GRILLED STEAK, SHRIMP & CHICKEN SALAD
      $26.25
    • ENSALADA CON ATUN

      TUNA SALAD
      $15.00
    • Ensalada Regular

      Regular
      $5.63
    • Ensalada de Aguacate

      Avocado salad, typically includes slices of avocado mixed with lettuce, tomato, and onions, dressed lightly.
      $7.50
  • PANADERIA COLOMBIANA

    Bakery
    • Pandebono

      Cheese bread rolls with a slightly crispy exterior and a soft, chewy center.
      $1.65
    • Pan de Queso

      Soft, golden bread rings filled with melted cheese, offering a delightful blend of savory and slightly sweet flavors.
      $1.65
    • Arepa de Chocolo

      Sweet corn cakes with a golden-brown crust, served with a side of butter.
      $1.65
    • BUÑUELOS

      X2
      $1.65
    • Pan Integral

      Whole wheat bread rolls with a golden crust, sprinkled with sesame seeds.
      $1.65
    • Croissant

      Flaky and buttery pastry with a golden, crisp exterior and soft, airy layers inside.
      $1.65
  • POLLO

    Chicken
    • PECHUGA A LA PLANCHA

      GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST
      $21.25
    • PECHUGA EN CHAMPIÑONES

      GRILLED CHICKEN W/MUSHROOMS
      $22.50
    • PECHUGA AL LIMON

      CHICKEN BREAST W/ LEMON JUICE
      $23.13
    • PECHUGA EMPANIZADA

      BREADED CHICKEN BREAST
      $21.25
    • ARROZ CON POLLO

      GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST
      $17.50
    • PECHUGA EN SALSA DE CAMARONES

      GRILLED CHICKEN W/SHRIMP IN CREAMY WINE SAUCE
      $28.75
    • POLLO SESAME

      SESAME CHICKEN
      $21.25
    • PECHUGA MARSALA

      CHICKEN BREAST MARSALA
      $23.75
    • PECHUGA A LA HAWAIANA

      CHICKEN BREAST
      $25.00
  • MARISCOS Y PESCADOS

    Seafood
    • SOPA DE MARISCOS

      SEAFOOD SOUP
      $27.50
    • FILETE EN SALSA DE CAMARONES

      GRILLED FLOUNDER W/ SHRIMP SAUCE
      $27.50
    • CAMARONES AL AJILLO

      GARLIC SHRIMP
      $21.25
    • CAMARONES EMPANIZADOS

      BREADED FRIED SHRIMP
      $22.50
    • PARGO FRITO

      FRIED RED SNAPPER
      $26.25
    • MOJARRA FRITA

      FRIED TILAPIA
      $25.00
    • FILETE EN SALSA DE MARISCOS

      FISH FILLET IN SHRIMP SAUCE
      $28.75
    • FILETE ASADO O EMPANIZADO

      GRILLED OR BREADED FLOUNDER
      $27.50
    • ARROZ CON CAMARONES

      RICE W/ SHRIMP &VEGGIES
      $22.50
  • CARNES

    Meats
    • PAISA

      TYPICAL COLOMBIAN DISH
      $30.00
    • CARNE A LA BRASA

      FLANK STEAK
      $26.25
    • ARROZ PAISA

      COLOMBIAN TIPIC RICE
      $43.75
    • BANDEJA CON CARNE MOLIDA

      PAISA MEAL TRAY W/GROUND BEEF
      $22.50
    • CHURRASQUITO

      GRILLED SKIRT STEAK
      $31.25
    • CAZUELA PAISA

      PAISA MEAL
      $17.50
    • NY Steak 10 oz

      Grilled 10 oz New York steak, often accompanied by traditional Latin American sides.
      $36.25
    • BISTEC ENCEBOLLADO

      GRILLED BEEF STEAK W/SAUTEED ONIONS
      $27.50
    • HIGADO A LA ITALIANA

      LIVER "ITALIAN STYLE"
      $20.00
    • LOMO SALTEADO

      STIR-FRIED STEAK
      $21.25
    • Sobre Barriga en Salsa

      Sobre barriga en salsa paired with choice of arroz, ensalada, frijoles, maduros, papas fritas, or tostones.
      $22.50
    • LENGUA EN SALSA

      LIVER STEW IN SAUCE
      $22.50
    • LOMO EMPANIZADO

      BREADED LOIN
      $22.50
    • Chuleta Asada

      Grilled pork chop served with choice of: rice, salad, beans, sweet plantains, French fries, or fried plantains.
      $20.00
    • CARNE ASADA

      GRILLED STEAK
      $17.50
  • BEBIDAS

    Drinks
    • Batidos

      Latin-American milkshakes available in a variety of tropical flavors including strawberry, soursop, guava, naranjilla, mango, passion fruit, blackberry, orange, papaya, and pineapple.
      $6.25
    • Snapple

      Refreshing, bottled fruit juice blend, available in various flavors.
      $1.65
    • Limonada

      A refreshing blend of lemon and lime juice, sweetened and garnished with lime slices.
      $7.50
    • Jugo de Naranja

      Freshly squeezed orange juice, bursting with natural citrus flavor, garnished with a slice of orange.
      $8.75
    • Aguapanela con Limon

      Sweetened water infused with panela, a hardened sugar cane juice, and enhanced with a hint of fresh lemon.
      $4.40
    • Milo Caliente o Frio

      Hot or cold Milo. Choose between grande or mediano size.
      $2.75+
    • Café

      Coffee - Available in medium, large, and small sizes.
      $2.50+
    • Expresito

      Latin-American inspired medium-sized expresito.
      $1.10
    • Sodas Colombianas

      Colombian sodas available in bottle or can.
      $1.65+
    • Pony Malta

      Authentic Colombian malt beverage, rich and refreshing.
      $2.20
  • POSTRES

    Desserts
    • Tres Leches

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      $5.63
    • Cheese Cake

      Creamy cheesecake with Oreo cookie crust, topped with caramel drizzle, whipped cream, and an Oreo cookie.
      $5.63
    • Milhojas

      Layered puff pastry traditionally filled with a sweet cream and often topped with a light caramel glaze.
      $5.63
    • Flan

      Smooth, caramel-topped custard, a classic delight.
      $5.63

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