La Candela Gallega Menu

First Floor of The Orchards, 340 NJ-34, Colts Neck, NJ 07722
  • Desserts

    • Homemade Flan

      Velvety custard dessert with a caramel glaze- delicious house recipe
      $5.00
    • Homemade Cheesecake

      Creamy homemade cheesecake topped with fresh strawberries and accompanied by dollops of whipped cream.
      $8.00
    • Carrot Cake

      Classic moist cake made with fresh carrots, rich cream cheese frosting, and a hint of spice.
      $8.00
  • Cheeseburger

    • Cheeseburger

      Classic beef patty topped with melted cheese, served on a grilled bun.
      $14.00
    • Cheeseburger A La Mexicana

      Served with avocado, jalapeños, and quesillo. French fries included.
      $18.00
  • Tapas + Appetizers

    • Fried Calamari

      Crispy battered calamari rings, served golden brown with marinara sauce drizzle.
      $15.00
    • Chorizos

      Chorizo tapas served with or without cheese and onions.
      $15.00
    • Nachos Candela

      Corn tortilla with cheese and jalapeños.
      $8.00
    • Chalupa

      Corn tortilla with refried beans and jalapeños.
      $8.00
    • Chile Relleno (1)

      Pepper stuffed with cheese, topped with salsa.
      $12.00
    • New Zealand Mussels (6)

      Ajillo, creole, green, or gamba sauce.
      $16.00
    • Bacalhau Bites (6)

      Codfish croquettes.
      $16.00
    • Beef Empanadas (3)

      Three beef empanadas, filled with a savory blend of seasoned beef, potentially mixed with vegetables, encased in a crispy pastry shell.
      $15.00
    • Escargot

      With garlic butter.
      $16.00
    • Chicken Villaroya Bites

      Béchamel sauce, breaded and fried.
      $15.00
    • Jalapeño Poppers (6)

      Crispy, fried Jalapeños stuffed with cheese
      $13.00
    • Chicken Fingers Appetizer

      In buffalo sauce.
      $13.00
    • Homemade BBQ Ribs Appetizer

      Pork ribs marinated in a homemade BBQ sauce, typically includes a blend of spices and herbs.
      $14.00
    • BBQ Bacon Bites

      Bacon bites wrapped in BBQ sauce, often accompanied by a subtle blend of spices to enhance the flavor.
      $13.00
    • Enchilada Chorizo

      With cheese.
      $13.00
    • Enchilada Candela

      With shrimp and cheese.
      $15.00
    • Enchilada (1)

      Chicken, beef, or cheese for an additional charge.
      $10.00
    • Stuffed Mushrooms

      With crabmeat.
      $15.00
    • Shrimp Ajillo Appetizer

      Shrimp ajillo appetizer typically consists of shrimp sautéed in olive oil with generous amounts of garlic, often garnished with a sprinkle of parsley.
      $15.00
    • Shrimp Gambas Appetizer

      With tomato, lemon, butter.
      $15.00
    • Baked Clams

      Clams prepared in the oven, typically includes a mix of breadcrumbs, garlic, and herbs.
      $15.00
    • Bread Candela

      With garlic, cheese, chorizo.
      $12.00
    • Guacamole

      Creamy avocado dip garnished with crispy tortilla chips and fresh kale leaves.
      $12.00
    • Chips And Dip

      House made chips with house made warm dip
      $7.00
    • Nachos Supremo Chicken

      Nachos with beans, cheese, jalapeños, and diced tomatoes. Sharable portion
      $15.00
    • Cheese Quesadilla Appetizer

      With beef or chicken for an additional charge.
      $13.00
    • Nachos Supremo Steak

      Nachos with beans, cheese, jalapeños, and diced tomatoes. Sharable portion
      $17.00
    • Pulpo A La Gallega

      Squid and potatoes.
      $29.00
    • Clams In Green Sauce Appetizer

      Fresh clams cooked in a vibrant green sauce, often made with parsley, garlic, and olive oil.
      $17.00
  • Soup + Salad

    • Gallega

      Pork, chorizo, kale, potatoes, beans.
      $10.00
    • Seafood Bisque

      Shrimp, scallops, clams.
      $15.00
    • Caesar Salad

      Romaine lettuce, croutons, classic caesar dressing. With grilled chicken for an additional charge.
      $13.00
  • Kids' Menu

    • Chili Surprise

      Rice, chili, melted cheese.
      $20.00
    • Pasta

      With marinara sauce.
      $20.00
    • Chicken Parm W. Pasta

      Served with pasta.
      $20.00
    • Penne Alla Vodka

      With chicken.
      $20.00
    • Mac & Cheese

      Macaroni enveloped in creamy cheese sauce. Choice of Coke, Diet Coke, or Sprite.
      $20.00
    • Chicken Fingers W. Fries

      With fries.
      $20.00
    • Mozzarella Sticks W. Fries

      With fries.
      $20.00
  • Poultry

    • Spanish Chicken

      Garlic, potatoes, onions, peppers.
      $25.00
    • Villaroya

      Béchamel sauce, breaded, and fried.
      $25.00
    • Candela

      Fried with onions.
      $25.00
    • Chicken With Pasta

      Mushroom and peas.
      $25.00
    • Chicken In Mole Paste

      With herbs and spices.
      $25.00
    • Chicken Ajillo

      Garlic sauce.
      $25.00
    • Riojana

      Tomato, onions, peppers, mushrooms.
      $25.00
    • Chicken W. Saffron Rice

      Chorizo and peas.
      $25.00
    • Chicken W. White Rice

      Mushrooms, peas, chorizo.
      $25.00
    • Chicken Estoril

      Breaded and fried.
      $25.00
    • Chicken Viana

      Mushroom sauce.
      $25.00
    • Chicken Francese

      Lemon, butter, wine.
      $25.00
  • Steaks + Chops

    • Ribeye 20 Oz

      Broiled or specialty sauce.
      $43.00
    • Daisy’s Skirt Steak

      Sautéed onions and cheese.
      $40.00
    • NY Strip Steak

      Broiled or specialty sauce.
      $30.00
    • Filet Mignon 10 Oz

      Broiled or specialty sauce.
      $40.00
    • Pork Chop

      Broiled or specialty sauce.
      $25.00
    • Barbeque Ribs

      With homemade bbq sauce.
      $25.00
    • Pork & Clams

      Portuguese style with potatoes, olives, and jardinera vegetables.
      $29.00
    • Steak Ranchero

      Medallions with onions, peppers, and salsa.
      $30.00
  • Side Dishes

    • Sautéed String Beans

      Fresh string beans sautéed with garlic, typically including a blend of herbs to complement the seafood cuisine.
      $8.00
    • Red Beans

      Red beans prepared as a classic side dish, typically simmered with a blend of spices and herbs.
      $5.00
    • Sautéed Broccoli

      Sautéed Broccoli bursting with healthy nutrients and vibrant flavors.
      $8.00
    • Refried Beans

      Creamy, mashed beans, lightly seasoned and cooked till perfection.
      $5.00
    • French Fries

      Crispy golden strips of deliciousness served hot and seasoned to perfection.
      $5.00
    • Mexican Rice

      Tomato based rice with peas and carrots
      $5.00
    • Spanish Rice

      Yellow saffron rice
      $5.00
    • Maduros

      Deep fried sweet plantains
      $8.00
  • Fresh Fish

    • Filet Of Sole

      Broiled, green or garlic sauce, or francese.
      $25.00
    • Filet Of Sole Romana

      Battered and fried.
      $29.00
    • Filet Of Sole (Stuffed With Crabmeat)

      Filet of sole delicately stuffed with crabmeat, typically includes a light seasoning, baked to bring out the flavors of the seafood.
      $31.00
    • Salmon

      Broiled, green or garlic sauce.
      $28.00
  • Seafood

    • Paella Marinera

      Lobster, shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels cooked with saffron rice.
      $39.00
    • Paella Valenciana

      Shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, chicken, pork, chorizo cooked with saffron rice.
      $35.00
    • Vegetable Paella

      Traditional Spanish rice typically includes a variety of seasoned vegetables such as bell peppers, tomatoes, and artichokes, creating a colorful and aromatic dish.
      $24.00
    • Shrimp Dinner

      Choose one of our signature sauces. Includes small starter salad, Spanish rice and potatoes.
      $29.00
    • Shrimp With Saffron Rice

      Shrimp sautéed with a hint of garlic and herbs, served over saffron-infused rice, typically includes a blend of aromatic spices.
      $25.00
    • Shrimp Oreganata

      Broiled shrimp typically includes garlic butter, seasoned bread crumbs, and a hint of oregano, served with a squeeze of lemon.
      $25.00
    • Shrimp Extremena

      Onions, peppers, chorizo.
      $25.00
    • Scallops

      Broiled or in a signature sauce.
      $30.00
    • Scallops & Shrimp

      Choose one of our signature sauces.
      $35.00
    • Angy’s Bacalhau

      Codfish mom’s style.
      $39.00
    • Twin Lobster Tails 6 Oz

      Broiled or in a signature sauce.
      $43.00
    • Lobster Tail & Shrimp

      Lobster tail and shrimp typically prepared to highlight the natural flavors of the seafood, often served with a complementary sauce or seasoning to enhance the dish.
      $39.00
    • Lobster 1 1⁄4 Lb

      Broiled or with garlic, green or diablo sauce.
      $38.00
    • Lobster 1 1⁄4 Lb Stuffed With Crabmeat

      A 1 1/4 lb lobster, typically includes a stuffing of premium crabmeat, baked to meld flavors together.
      $48.00
    • Mariscada

      Shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels in one of our signature sauces.
      $35.00
    • Zarzuela De Mariscos

      Shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, lobster tail in one of our signature sauces.
      $48.00
    • Surf And Turf

      6 oz filet, 6 oz tail.
      $50.00
    • Surf And Turf - Stuffed With Crabmeat

      Surf and turf stuffed with crabmeat combines succulent seafood and tender meat, typically filled with a generous portion of crabmeat.
      $55.00
    • Clams

      Choose one of our signature sauces.
      $25.00
    • Seafood Over Pasta

      Shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels in one of our signature sauces.
      $39.00
  • Mexican Combinations

    • No. 1

      One chicken taco, one beef enchilada, one cheese chile relleno.
      $24.00
    • No. 2

      One chicken taco, one beef enchilada, one cheese enchilada.
      $24.00
    • No. 3

      One chicken taco, one beef taco, one cheese enchilada.
      $24.00
    • No. 4

      Three enchiladas, beef, chicken, cheese.
      $24.00
    • No. 5

      One beef tostada, one cheese enchilada, one chicken taco.
      $24.00
    • No. 6

      One beef taco, one cheese enchilada.
      $21.00
    • No. 7

      Two enchiladas, beef, cheese.
      $21.00
    • No. 8

      One beef tostada, one cheese enchilada.
      $21.00
  • Mexican Specialties

    • Chili Con Carne

      Chopped meat with beans and salsa.
      $25.00
    • Chiles Rellenos (2)

      Peppers stuffed with cheese, topped with salsa.
      $23.00
    • Picadillo

      Chopped meat with salsa.
      $25.00
  • Platillos Mexicanos

    • Chilaquiles Con Steak

      Fried tortillas in a green sauce with sour cream, cheese, and onions.
      $19.50
    • Chilaquiles De Pollo

      Fried tortillas in a green sauce with sour cream, cheese, and onions.
      $16.00
    • Enchiladas Verdes

      De pollo, add de bistek for an additional charge.
      $17.00
    • Enchiladas Rojas

      De pollo, add de bistek for an additional charge.
      $17.00
    • Carne Asada

      Ny strip steak, onions, roasted jalapeños, tomatoes, cilantro, rice, beans, with tortillas.
      $21.00
    • Carne Enchilada

      Spicy pork cutlet.
      $16.00
    • Cecina Ranchero

      Dry beef with onions, roasted jalapeños, rice, beans, with tortillas.
      $18.00
    • Bistec Ala Mexicana

      Sautéed onions, jalapeños, tomatoes, cilantro, nopales, rice, beans, with tortillas.
      $21.00
    • Camarones A La Mexicana

      Sautéed onions, jalapeños, tomatoes, cilantro, nopales, rice, beans, with tortillas.
      $18.00
    • Huevos Rancheros

      With steak.
      $19.50
    • Fajitas

      Served with onions, tomatoes, and peppers. Chicken, add steak, shrimp, mixed(above 3) for an additional charge.
      $15.00
    • Tostadas De Tinga

      Shredded chicken in a chipotle sauce typically includes beans and is garnished with lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and cheese on a crispy tostada shell.
      $13.00
    • Pollo A La Plancha

      Grilled chicken breast with red bell pepper strips, garnished with lemon wedges and sprinkled with fresh herbs.
      $25.00
    • Quesadilla

      Cheese quesadilla served with Mexican rice and beans. Add chicken or steak for an additional charge.
      $14.00
  • Burritos

    • Burrito De Steak

      Steak, typically includes rice, beans, and pico de gallo, wrapped in a flour tortilla.
      $16.00
    • Burrito De Carnitas

      Slow-roasted pork, typically accompanied by rice, beans, and pico de gallo, wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.
      $16.00
    • Burrito De Pollo

      Rolled flour tortilla filled with seasoned chicken, typically includes rice, beans, and a blend of vegetables.
      $16.00
    • Burrito Al Pastor

      Marinated seafood, typically wrapped in a flour tortilla with rice, beans, onions, and cilantro.
      $16.00
    • Veggie Burrito

      A tortilla filled with seasoned vegetables, topped with melted cheese, served with fresh salsa and a side of spicy dipping sauce.
      $16.00
    • Shrimp Burrito

      Choose one of our signature sauces.
      $19.00
  • Ensaladas

    • Tropical Salad

      Watercress salad with cucumbers, strawberries, walnuts, cranberries, chicken, with mango pear dressing.
      $16.00
    • Shrimp Salad

      Shrimp, romaine lettuce, pico de gallo, corn, and black beans.
      $19.00
  • Tacos

    • Tacos De Bistec

      Sliced steak typically nestled in corn tortillas, garnished with onions and cilantro, and accompanied by a traditional tomatillo sauce.
      $14.00
    • Tacos De Carnitas

      Slow-cooked, shredded pork nestled in soft corn tortillas, typically garnished with cilantro and onion, and accompanied by a splash of lime.
      $14.00
    • Tacos De Pollo

      Tacos de pollo typically consist of marinated chicken, garnished with cilantro and onions, served in soft corn tortillas.
      $14.00
    • Tacos De Al Pastor

      Marinated pork, pineapple, cilantro, and onions on soft tortillas, served with green and red salsa.
      $14.00
    • Tacos De Birria

      Slow-cooked, tender beef in a rich, savory sauce, served on a corn tortilla, typically includes onions and cilantro.
      $15.00
    • Tacos De Lengua

      Beef tongue served in corn tortillas, typically includes red onion and cilantro.
      $15.00
    • Tacos De Chorizo

      Tacos de chorizo typically consists of soft tortillas filled with spicy chorizo sausage, complemented by onions and cilantro.
      $14.00
    • Tacos De Carne Enchilada

      Corn tortillas filled with spicy pork, typically includes onions, cilantro, and a spicy sauce.
      $14.00
    • Tacos De Camaron

      Con pico de gallo.
      $16.00
  • Tacos Dorados

    • Tacos Dorados De Pollo

      Crunchy taquitos with a side of Mexican rice and black beans.
      $17.00
    • Taco Dorados De Papa

      Crunchy taquitos stuffed with mashed potato and a side of Mexican rice and beans.
      $14.00
    • Tacos Dorados De Steak

      Crunchy taquitos with a side of Mexican rice and black beans.
      $17.00
    • Sopes

      Add de pollo, de bistek for an additional charge.
      $10.00
  • Tortas

    • Torta De Milanesa De Pollo

      Breaded chicken cutlet torta sandwich includes mayo, quesillo cheese, beans, avocado, onions, lettuce, and tomato.
      $13.00
    • Torta De Milanesa De Res

      Breaded thinly sliced steak torta sandwich includes mayo, quesillo cheese, beans, avocado, onions, lettuce, and tomato.
      $15.00
    • Torta De Pollo Asado

      Grilled chicken torta sandwich includes mayo, quesillo cheese, beans, avocado, onions, lettuce, and tomato.
      $11.00
    • Torta De Carnitas

      Pork carnitas torta sandwich includes mayo, quesillo cheese, beans, avocado, onions, lettuce, and tomato.
      $16.00
    • Torta De Carne Enchilada

      Spicy pork cutlet torta sandwich includes mayo, quesillo cheese, beans, avocado, onions, lettuce, and tomato.
      $15.00
    • Torta Jamón Con Queso Oaxaqueño

      Ham torta sandwich includes mayo, quesillo cheese, beans, avocado, onions, lettuce, and tomato.
      $13.00
  • Bebidas + Specialty Drinks

    • Agua De Jamaica

      Hibiscus-flavored beverage, available in small or large sizes.
      $3.00
    • Agua De Horchata

      Horchata: Traditional rice and cinnamon drink, served cold. Options include small or large.
      $3.00
    • Jarrito De Sabor

      Flavored Mexican soda, please choose flavor in special instructions.
      $3.00
    • Coke

      The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
      $3.00
    • Sprite

      The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
      $3.00
    • Sangria Soda

      A refreshing blend inspired by traditional sangria, combining soda with fruit essences typically found in sangria, such as citrus and berries, without alcohol.
      $3.00
    • Smoothies

      Strawberry or banana.
      $7.00
    • Bottled Water

      Poland spring bottled water
      $2.50
    • Coke Zero

      The same great taste but with zero calories.
      $3.00
    • Sidral

      Apple flavored Mexican soda
      $3.00
    • Bottled Pelligrino 16 Oz

      A 16 oz bottle of San Pellegrino, offering a refreshing and effervescent sparkling mineral water experience.
      $5.00
    • Ginger Ale Soda

      A carbonated soft drink infused with ginger essence, offering a refreshing and slightly spicy taste.
      $3.00
    • Flavored Selzter

      Lemon or lime, please specify in special instructions
      $3.00
  • Mocktails

    • Piña Colada

      A piña colada typically includes a blend of coconut cream and pineapple juice, creating a refreshing mocktail experience.
      $7.00
    • Strawberry Daiquiri

      A non-alcoholic blend of fresh strawberries, typically includes lime juice and a sweetener, served chilled.
      $7.00
    • Frozen Strawberry Margarita

      Blended strawberries mixed with non-alcoholic substitutes for tequila and triple sec, typically includes a hint of lime juice.
      $7.00
    • Frozen Mango Margarita

      Blended mango puree mixed with non-alcoholic ingredients for a refreshing frozen mocktail version of the classic margarita.
      $7.00
    • Frozen Passion Fruit Margarita

      Blended passion fruit puree mixed with lime juice, creating a non-alcoholic, frozen twist on the classic margarita.
      $7.00

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