La Famosa Menu

1300 4th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
  • Picadera / Starters

    • Bolitas De Queso

      Fried cheese balls topped with house-made guava sauce
      $12.00
    • Croquetas De Bacalao

      House cured salt cod fritters topped with fried capers and served with crema verde sauce.
      $14.40
    • Pastelillos

      2 Puerto Rican fried turnovers filled with your choice of beef or vegetarian picadillo
      $10.20
    • Pulpo

      Octopus salad with tostones
      $16.80
    • Carne Frita

      Fried pork belly served with tostones, drizzled with Mojo sauce and mayo-kechup
      $14.40
    • El Trio

      Served in individual tostones cups\r\n\r\nFried Chicken, Mojo Sauce, and Mayoketchup\r\n\r\nGrilled Shrimp, Spicy Slaw, and Aji Amarillo\r\n\r\nGrilled Steak, Pickled Onions, Salsa Verde, and Crema Verde
      $18.00
  • Sandwiches

    • El Pollito

      Adobo marinated chicken breast topped with swiss cheese on toasted multi-grain bread with avocado, greens dressed with lemon vinaigrette and aji amarillo sauce.
      $16.80
    • Tripleta

      Sliced rib eye, roasted pork, and ham topped with melted swiss cheese, sliced tomato, chopped garlic and sauteed onions on pan de agua with mayo-kechup
      $19.20
    • Chanchito

      Sliced pernil with grilled pineapple and pickled red onions. Served on a toasted brioche bun, with a creamy horseradish sauce. Accompanied by pork jus on the side for dipping.
      $18.00
    • Dorado

      Fried Dorado (mahi mahi) served on a toasted brioche bun with spicy cabbage slaw, pickled red onions, sliced avocado, tomato and sweet pepper aioli.
      $19.20
    • Jibarito

      Fried plantains serve as the bread for this sandwich that comes with your choice of chicken breast or sliced ribeye topped with red onions, provolone cheese and salsa verde. GF
      $16.80
    • Pollo Milanesa

      All white meat chicken cutlet, breaded and fried to golden brown topped with ham and melted swiss cheese. Served on toasted pan de agua with Dijonaise, crisp iceberg lettuce and tomatoes.
      $16.80
    • Mina's Sandwich

      Tuna, dijonnaise, spring mix, capers, egg, and tomato.\r\n\r\nA tribute to Chef Joancarlo's great grandmother, whom he called Mina. Mina would always make this for Chef when he visited, often accompanied by the most wonderful stories.
      $16.80
  • Platos Fuerte / Main Dishes

    • Plain Mofongo

      Fried & mashed plantains with chicharron, garlic mojo and roasted chicken stock. \r\n\r\nCan be made without Chicharron (Pork) on request.\r\n\r\nWill take 15-20 minutes, but well worth the wait!
      $15.60
    • Chicken Mofongo

      Fried & mashed plantains with chicharron, topped with crispy fried chicken tossed in garlic mojo. Served with mayo kechup and roasted chicken stock on the side. \r\n\r\nCan be made without Chicharron (Pork) on request.\r\n\r\nWill take 15-20 minutes, but well worth the wait!
      $22.80
    • Pork Belly Mofongo

      Fried & mashed plantains with chicharron, topped with house cured, fried pork belly tossed in garlic mojo with caramelized onions. \r\n\r\nServed with roasted chicken stock on the side. \r\n\r\nCan be made without Chicharron (Pork) on request.\r\n\r\nWill take 15-20 minutes, but well worth the wait!
      $25.20
    • Shrimp Mofongo

      Fried & mashed plantains with chicharron, topped with grilled shrimp in our house made Criollo sauce. \r\n\r\nServed with roasted chicken stock on the side. \r\n\r\nCan be made without Chicharron (Pork) on request.\r\n\r\nWill take 15-20 minutes, but well worth the wait!
      $27.60
    • Vegetarian Mofongo

      Fried & mashed plantains topped with vegetarian picadillo made with impossible meat and caramelized onions. Drizzled with aji pepper amarillo sauce.
      $28.80
    • Carne Guisada

      A hearty Puerto Rican style beef stew with chunks of sirloin, sofrito, onion, carrots, & potatoes. Served over white rice.
      $24.00
    • Ensalada Tamarindo

      4 tamarind glazed shrimp on a bed of mixed greens with arugula, red cabbage, watermelon raddish, campari tomatoes and seasonal beets tossed in a tamarind vinaigrette. Topped with a tropical salsa and crispy onions.\r\nGluten Free without the crispy onions!!!
      $28.80
    • Ensalada Verde

      Field greens, hearts of palm, avocado, seasonal root veggies with a lemon vinaigrette\r\nGluten Free
      $16.80
    • Cod Canoa De Platano

      Sweet plantain stuffed with stewed salt cod and topped with chopped egg, aji amarillo and crispy fried onions. Served with arroz blanco\r\n\r\nGluten Free available\r\n\r\nContains Chicken Broth
      $24.00
    • Bistec Encebollado

      8oz. marinated strip steak topped with sautéed onions and served with rice and beans.\r\n\r\nGluten Free
      $36.00
    • Beef Canoa De Platano

      Sweet plantain stuffed with beef picadillo and topped with provolone, aji amarillo, crema verde and crispy fried onions. Served with arroz blanco
      $21.60
    • Pernil Casero

      Slow roasted pork marinated in malta india for 48 hours, seasoned with adobo, and served with arroz con gandules, tostones, and pickled onions. \r\n\r\nMakes you feel like you are on the Pork Highway visiting your favorite Lechonera.
      $25.20
    • Sopa De Mariscos

      Shrimp, cod, calamari, aji amarillo peppers, coconut milk, creole salsa, served with rice and pan de agua garlic croutons.\r\n\r\nMade with chicken broth.
      $26.40
    • Criollo Risotto

      A creamy and rich risotto, Criollo style, with chicken. Topped with crispy plantains (Contains Pork)
      $21.60
  • Sides

    • Tostones

      Fried green plantains
      $6.00
    • Amarillos

      Fried sweet plantains
      $6.00
    • Arroz Con Gandules

      Rice and pigeon peas. Contains pork
      $6.00
    • Arroz Con Habichuelas

      Rice and pink beans\r\nGluten Free
      $7.20
    • Arroz Blanco

      Gluten Free
      $4.80
    • Side Of Habichuelas

      Pink beans \r\nGluten Free
      $7.20
  • Dulces / Desserts

    • Flan

      Traditionall egg based vanilla custard topped with caramel sauce.\r\nGluten Free
      $10.20
    • Mousse De Parcha

      Passion Fruit Mousse\r\nGluten Free
      $10.20
  • Pastries

    • Pastelillo De Guayaba

      Puff pastry with house-made guava filling
      $4.50
    • Alfajores

      A traditional Southern American cookie. Consists of 2 shortbread cookies with dulce de leche in the middle, rolled in toasted coconut and dusted with confectioners sugar.
      $3.50
  • Dulces

    • Flan

      Traditionall egg based vanilla custard topped with caramel sauce.\r\nGluten Free
      $8.50
    • Mousse De Parcha

      Passion Fruit Mousse\r\nGluten Free
      $8.50
  • Sandwiches

    • El Pollito

      Adobo marinated chicken breast topped with swiss cheese on toasted multi-grain bread with avocado, greens dressed with lemon vinaigrette and aji amarillo sauce.
      $16.80
    • Chanchito

      Sliced pernil with grilled pineapple and pickled red onions. Served on a toasted brioche bun, with a creamy horseradish sauce. Accompanied by pork jus on the side for dipping.
      $18.00
    • Tripleta

      Sliced rib eye, roasted pork, and ham topped with melted swiss cheese, sliced tomato, chopped garlic and sauteed onions on pan de agua with mayo-kechup
      $19.20
    • Jibarito

      Fried plantains serve as the bread for this sandwich that comes with your choice of chicken breast or sliced ribeye topped with red onions, provolone cheese and salsa verde. GF
      $16.80
    • Dorado

      Fried Dorado (mahi mahi) served on a toasted brioche bun with spicy cabbage slaw, pickled red onions, sliced avocado, tomato and sweet pepper aioli.
      $19.20
    • Pollo Milanesa

      All white meat chicken cutlet, breaded and fried to golden brown topped with ham and melted swiss cheese. Served on toasted pan de agua with Dijonaise, crisp iceberg lettuce and tomatoes.
      $16.80
    • Mina's Sandwich

      Tuna, dijonnaise, spring mix, capers, egg, and tomato.\r\n\r\nA tribute to Chef Joancarlo's great grandmother, whom he called Mina. Mina would always make this for Chef when he visited, often accompanied by the most wonderful stories.
      $16.80
  • Brunch Menu

    • Revoltillo De Huevos

      3 eggs with spam and cheddar cheese served omelet style over a fried potato hash with caramelized onions and red peppers.
      $12.00
    • Bistec Al Caballo

      Sliced, marinated strip steak with 2 over easy eggs and homestyle fried potatoes.
      $25.00
    • Mananero

      Ham, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich
      $8.50
    • El Clasico

      A house-made Mallorca roll with mezcla cheese spread, applewood smoked bacon, an over easy egg, and chef's breakfast sauce.
      $9.50
    • Tostadas

      Your choice of either Pan de Auga or Mallorca toasted and served with butter or jam
      $3.50
    • Mata Hambre

      Shaved ribeye, egg, queso de papa, potato sticks, sweet pepper aioli and pickled fresno chilies on pan de auga.
      $11.00
    • Country Fried Chicken

      Breaded chicken served with homemade gravy, two over medium eggs, fried potato hash with caramelized onions and red peppers, grilled country cheese, and toast with a side of guava. (Contains Pork)
      $25.20
  • Picadera / Starters

    • Bolitas De Queso

      Fried cheese balls topped with house-made guava sauce
      $10.00
    • Pastelillos

      2 Puerto Rican fried turnovers filled with your choice of beef or vegetarian picadillo
      $8.50
    • Croquetas De Bacalao

      House cured salt cod fritters topped with fried capers and served with crema verde sauce.
      $12.00
    • Pulpo

      Octopus salad with tostones
      $14.00
    • Carne Frita

      Fried pork belly served with tostones, drizzled with Mojo sauce and mayo-kechup
      $12.00
    • El Trio

      Served in individual tostones cups\r\n\r\nFried Chicken, Mojo Sauce, and Mayoketchup\r\n\r\nGrilled Shrimp, Spicy Slaw, and Aji Amarillo\r\n\r\nGrilled Steak, Pickled Onions, Salsa Verde, and Crema Verde
      $15.00
  • Sandwiches

    • El Pollito

      Adobo marinated chicken breast topped with swiss cheese on toasted multi-grain bread with avocado, greens dressed with lemon vinaigrette and aji amarillo sauce.
      $14.00
    • Chanchito

      Sliced pernil with grilled pineapple and pickled red onions. Served on a toasted brioche bun, with a creamy horseradish sauce. Accompanied by pork jus on the side for dipping.
      $15.00
    • Tripleta

      Sliced rib eye, roasted pork, and ham topped with melted swiss cheese, sliced tomato, chopped garlic and sauteed onions on pan de agua with mayo-kechup
      $16.00
    • Jibarito

      Fried plantains serve as the bread for this sandwich that comes with your choice of chicken breast or sliced ribeye topped with red onions, provolone cheese and salsa verde. GF
      $14.00
    • Dorado

      Fried Dorado (mahi mahi) served on a toasted brioche bun with spicy cabbage slaw, pickled red onions, sliced avocado, tomato and sweet pepper aioli.
      $16.00
    • Pollo Milanesa

      All white meat chicken cutlet, breaded and fried to golden brown topped with ham and melted swiss cheese. Served on toasted pan de agua with Dijonaise, crisp iceberg lettuce and tomatoes.
      $14.00
    • Mina's Sandwich

      Tuna, dijonnaise, spring mix, capers, egg, and tomato.\r\n\r\nA tribute to Chef Joancarlo's great grandmother, whom he called Mina. Mina would always make this for Chef when he visited, often accompanied by the most wonderful stories.
      $14.00
  • Platos Fuertes / Main Dishes

    • Plain Mofongo

      Fried & mashed plantains with chicharron, garlic mojo and roasted chicken stock. \r\n\r\nCan be made without Chicharron (Pork) on request.\r\n\r\nWill take 15-20 minutes, but well worth the wait!
      $13.00
    • Chicken Mofongo

      Fried & mashed plantains with chicharron, topped with crispy fried chicken tossed in garlic mojo. Served with mayo kechup and roasted chicken stock on the side. \r\n\r\nCan be made without Chicharron (Pork) on request.\r\n\r\nWill take 15-20 minutes, but well worth the wait!
      $19.00
    • Pork Belly Mofongo

      Fried & mashed plantains with chicharron, topped with house cured, fried pork belly tossed in garlic mojo with caramelized onions. \r\n\r\nServed with roasted chicken stock on the side. \r\n\r\nCan be made without Chicharron (Pork) on request.\r\n\r\nWill take 15-20 minutes, but well worth the wait!
      $21.00
    • Shrimp Mofongo

      Fried & mashed plantains with chicharron, topped with grilled shrimp in our house made Criollo sauce. \r\n\r\nServed with roasted chicken stock on the side. \r\n\r\nCan be made without Chicharron (Pork) on request.\r\n\r\nWill take 15-20 minutes, but well worth the wait!
      $23.00
    • Vegetarian Mofongo

      Fried & mashed plantains topped with vegetarian picadillo made with impossible meat and caramelized onions. Drizzled with aji pepper amarillo sauce.
      $24.00
    • Carne Guisada

      A hearty Puerto Rican style beef stew with chunks of sirloin, sofrito, onion, carrots, & potatoes. Served over white rice.
      $20.00
    • Cod Canoa De Platano

      Sweet plantain stuffed with stewed salt cod and topped with chopped egg, aji amarillo and crispy fried onions. Served with arroz blanco\r\n\r\nGluten Free available\r\n\r\nContains Chicken Broth
      $20.00
    • Ensalada Tamarindo

      4 tamarind glazed shrimp on a bed of mixed greens with arugula, red cabbage, watermelon raddish, campari tomatoes and seasonal beets tossed in a tamarind vinaigrette. Topped with a tropical salsa and crispy onions.\r\nGluten Free without the crispy onions!!!
      $24.00
    • Ensalada Verde

      Field greens, hearts of palm, avocado, seasonal root veggies with a lemon vinaigrette\r\nGluten Free
      $14.00
    • Bistec Encebollado

      8oz. marinated strip steak topped with sautéed onions and served with rice and beans.\r\n\r\nGluten Free
      $30.00
    • Beef Canoa De Platano

      Sweet plantain stuffed with beef picadillo and topped with provolone, aji amarillo, crema verde and crispy fried onions. Served with arroz blanco
      $18.00
    • Pernil Casero

      Slow roasted pork marinated in malta india for 48 hours, seasoned with adobo, and served with arroz con gandules, tostones, and pickled onions. \r\n\r\nMakes you feel like you are on the Pork Highway visiting your favorite Lechonera.
      $21.00
    • Sopa De Mariscos

      Shrimp, cod, calamari, aji amarillo peppers, coconut milk, creole salsa, served with rice and pan de agua garlic croutons.\r\n\r\nMade with chicken broth.
      $22.00
    • Criollo Risotto

      A creamy and rich risotto, Criollo style, with chicken. Topped with crispy plantains (Contains Pork)
      $21.60
  • Sides

    • Tostones

      Fried green plantains
      $5.00
    • Arroz Con Gandules

      Rice and pigeon peas. Contains pork
      $5.00
    • Arroz Con Habichuelas

      Rice and pink beans\r\nGluten Free
      $6.00
    • Amarillos

      Fried sweet plantains
      $5.00
    • Arroz Blanco

      Gluten Free
      $4.00
    • Side Of Habichuelas

      Pink beans \r\nGluten Free
      $6.00
  • Dulces / Desserts

    • Mousse De Parcha

      Passion Fruit Mousse\r\nGluten Free
      $8.50
    • Flan

      Traditionall egg based vanilla custard topped with caramel sauce.\r\nGluten Free
      $8.50
  • Drinks

    • Drinks

      Malta India, Coco Rico, Kola Champagne, various sodas. Assorted teas and bottled waters like Saratoga Still, Saratoga Sparkling, and Gold Peak.
    • Canned Nectars (Juices)

      Del Frutal / Fruit Nectars
      $3.50
  • Virgin Cocktails

    • VIRGIN Pina Colada

      The non-alcoholic version of the frozen classic with fresh pineapple, allspice demerara sryup and cream of coconut.
      $9.00
    • VIRGIN Mojito

      Alcohol free version of this classic with fresh mint and lime.
      $8.00
    • VIRGIN Riki-Tiki

      A blend of fresh mango puree, pinepple, guava, and lime juices topped with lemon lime soda and finished with a touch of cherry syrup.
      $9.00
  • Coffee And Tea

    • Drip Coffee

      Proudly Brewing Coffee by Ceremony Roasters.\r\n\r\nAfter ordering, please visit the self-service Coffee Station by the pastries.
      $4.20
    • Tea

      $4.20
  • Specialty Cocktails

    • Guava Smash

      Fresh guava and mint with Don Q Cristal rum and demarara syrup
      $15.60

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