El Paisa Restaurant Menu

1640 Orange Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813
  • APPETIZERS

    • Papa Rellena/ Potato Meatballs (3)

      Deep-fried potato balls filled with seasoned ground beef, typically served in a set of three.
      $10.99
    • Yuca

      Cassava options: fried or boiled, served as a starter.
      $7.00
    • Aperitivos El Paisa

      A variety platter featuring crispy pork belly, grilled sausage, yucca fries, plantains, and golden potatoes served with a creamy dipping sauce.
      $35.99
    • Arepa Con Queso

      Cornmeals, choclo or regular, filled with melting cheese.
      $8.00
    • Chicharon

      Crispy fried pork skin, often accompanied by a tangy dipping sauce.
      $8.00
    • Empanada A La Carta (1)

      Empanada filled with choice of meat or chicken.
      $3.00
    • Maduros Gratinados/ Sweet Plantain With Cheese

      Sweet plantains baked and topped with melted cheese, blending the natural sweetness of the plantains with the savory taste of cheese.
      $10.99
    • Empanadas (3)

      Three empanadas filled with your choice of meat or chicken, encased in a golden pastry.
      $8.00
    • Patacones Con Guacamole

      Fried green plantains topped with freshly made guacamole, typically includes mashed avocado, onions, cilantro, and lime.
      $9.00
    • Chorizo

      Spicy Spanish sausage, perfect for a bold, flavorful addition to any dish.
      $7.50
    • Patacones Con Ahogado

      Fried green plantains served with a traditional Colombian tomato and onion sauce.
      $9.00
    • Morcilla

      Morcilla, or blood sausage, is traditionally made with pig's blood, rice, onions, and spices, encased in a natural casing and cooked until firm.
      $7.50
  • PLATOS TIPICOS

    • Bandeja Paisa

      A traditional Colombian dish, bandeja paisa typically includes grilled steak, pork belly, white rice, beans, sausage, a fried egg, plantain, and avocado, served together on a platter.
      $23.00
    • Arroz Con Pollo

      Shredded chicken mixed with seasoned rice, accompanied by fried plantain, fresh lettuce, and lemon slices.
      $19.99
    • Sobrebarriga

      (Maduro, Arroz, Ensalada y Frijoles).
      $22.00
    • Lomo De Cerdo

      (Maduro, Arroz, Ensalada y Frijoles).
      $19.00
    • Chuleta De Cerdo

      (Maduro, Arroz, Ensalada y Frijoles).
      $21.00
    • Bistec A Caballo

      (Huevos, Ensalada, Arroz, Frijoles).
      $22.00
    • Bistec A La Criolla

      (Ensalada, Papa, Yuca, Arroz, Frijoles).
      $20.00
    • Higado A La Criolla

      (Ensalada, Papa, Yuca, Arroz, Frijoles).
      $21.00
    • Lengua En Salsa

      Beef tongue gently simmered in a traditional sauce, often including a blend of tomatoes, onions, and select spices.
      $22.00
    • Carne Asada

      (Maduro, Arroz, Ensalada y Frijoles).
      $20.00
    • Frijoles Con Garra

      ( Ensalada, Arroz y Frijoles).
      $18.00
    • Lengua Criolla

      (Ensalada, yuca, papa)
      $20.00
    • Bandeja Típica

      Crispy pork belly, fried egg, avocado slices, fried plantain, arepa, and savory beans over white rice.
      $22.99
    • Sopa De Cola De Res

      Beef tail soup, typically includes a hearty broth with vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, and corn, served with a side of rice.
      $22.00
    • Hurrasco. De Res

      Grilled beef steak, often accompanied by traditional sides, reflecting the dish's roots in sandwich cuisine.
      $30.99
    • Churrasco Con Camarones Al Ajillo

      Grilled churrasco steak accompanied by shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic sauce, merging the robust flavors of land and sea in a single dish.
      $32.99
    • Huevos Pericos Con Calentado Y Chorizo

      Scrambled eggs mixed with tomatoes and onions, served alongside traditional Colombian-style rice and beans, and sliced chorizo.
      $18.99
    • Huevos Ala Cacerola

      Eggs baked in a casserole, typically includes a mix of vegetables and cheese, often served with a side of bread.
      $13.00
    • Huevos Carne Azada

      Eggs and grilled steak, typically accompanied by traditional sides.
      $18.99
    • Arepa Rellena

      Cornmeal arepa filled with choice of carne asada, mixta (beef & chicken), or pollo.
      $13.50
  • SEAFOOD/ MARISCOS

    • Mojarra Frita

      (Arroz, Tostones y Ensalada).
      $25.00
    • Salmon A La Parrilla

      (Arroz, Papas Fritas y Aguacate).
      $23.99
    • Filete De Pescado

      (Arroz, Papas Fritas y Ensalada).
      $19.00
    • Camarones Empanizados

      (Arroz, Papas Fritas y Ensalada).
      $27.00
    • Ceviche De Camarones

      Shrimp marinated in lime juice, typically includes onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and avocado.
      $21.00
    • Camarones Al Ajillo

      (Arroz, Papas Fritas y Ensalada).
      $27.00
  • SIDE ORDERS

    • Patacones (5)

      Patacones typically consist of five slices of crispy fried green plantains, often accompanied by a variety of dipping sauces.
      $4.50
    • Maduros/ Fried Plantain

      Sweet fried plantains, caramelized to perfection, offering a tender and subtly sweet flavor.
      $4.50
    • Frijoles/ Beans

      Beans available in large or small servings.
      $3.50
    • Small Arepitas (3)

      Three mini arepas, typically filled with a blend of cheeses, offering a bite-sized taste of traditional South American cuisine.
      $3.25
    • French Fries

      Crispy golden strips of deliciousness served hot and seasoned to perfection.
      $3.25
    • Arroz/ Rice

      White rice, available in large or small sizes.
      $3.50

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