La Mesa Kendall Menu

Choice of croquettes filled with chicken, ham, fish, or cheese.

Yuca sticks fried to a golden perfection, served with a house-made garlic aioli and a sprinkle of fresh herbs.

Marinated pork chunks typically served with caramelized onions and fried yuca, garnished with a hint of mojo sauce.

Mashed fried green plantains topped with ground beef, cheese, sour cream, and avocado.

Sampler with a choice of Fusion or Tradicional flavors.

Diced tuna, avocado, sesame oil, and a hint of lime juice, served with crispy chips.

Shrimp cocktail typically includes avocado, tomato, onion, and cilantro in a tomato-based sauce.

Fresh snapper, shrimp, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and rocoto sauce.

Grilled octopus typically includes roasted potatoes, frisée, onions, and cherry tomatoes.

Shrimp typically sautéed with garlic, olive oil, and spices, inspired by Latin-American flavors.

Deep-fried fish, shrimp, and calamari, served with salsa criolla and fried yucca.

Assorted selection of cured meats, cheeses, and olives, typically served with bread.

Crispy, seasoned chicken strips that are perfect for dipping.

Grilled steak typically served with rice, salad, green plantains, and chimichurri sauce.

Bowls of assorted meats typically include skirt steak, chorizo, pork belly, and chicken, often accompanied by Spanish rice, saffron, sofrito, and green mojo.

Juicy grilled chicken breast, perfectly seasoned for a tender and flavorful experience.

Traditional corn tamale typically includes pork, sautéed onions, and a savory mojo sauce.

Rice and black beans cooked together, creating a harmonious blend of flavors typical in Latin-American cuisine.

Smoothly mashed potatoes typically blended with butter and milk.

Boiled cassava in a garlic mojo sauce topped with red onions.

Fried cassava root typically served with garlic mojo sauce.

Twice-fried plantain slices, a crispy and savory tropical delight.

Sweet ripe plantains, gently fried to a golden color.

Crispy golden strips of deliciousness served hot and seasoned to perfection.

Savory Black Beans, Slow-Cooked to Perfection

Slow-cooked beans, prepared daily with aromatic Latin-American spices and seasonings.

Fresh mix of greens, with an assortment of vegetables and homemade dressing.

A light and savory Latin-American sauce, typically includes tomatoes, onions, and spices.

A traditional Latin-American sauce typically includes tomatoes, onions, garlic, and spices.

Sautéed mix of fresh vegetables typically including zucchini, carrots, and broccoli, cooked in a hot skillet with light seasoning.

Mixed greens with avocado, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro, dressed in a light vinaigrette.

Classic Caesar Salad with Crisp Romaine, Parmesan, Croutons, and Signature Caesar Dressing.

Lobster and shrimp with chorizo, typically includes roasted tomatoes, habanero sauce, onions, and peppers.

Saffron rice with shrimp, mussels, calamari, chicken, chorizo, bell peppers, peas, and tomatoes.

Rare, medium rare, medium, medium well, or well done.

Rare, Medium Rare, Medium, Medium Well, or Well Done.

Grilled steak, fried pork belly, chorizo, white rice, red beans, fried egg, sweet plantains, avocado, and a small corn cake.

Sautéed beef strips with onions, tomatoes, and cilantro served over a bed of french fries and white rice.

Tender cut of beef, served to your preferred doneness.

Choice of Rare, Medium Rare, Medium, Medium Well, or Well Done.

Succulent beef, available in a range of doneness levels from rare to well done.

Rare to Well Done; Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, or Chardonnay.

Juicy tomahawk steak, served with your choice of doneness and wine (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, or Chardonnay).

Shredded beef, black beans, white rice, sweet plantains, and cheese.

Chicken marinated with herbs and spices. Choose from various sides like rice, potatoes, yuca, beans, tamal, fries, salad, and more.

Rice, potatoes, yuca, salad, or beans.

Steak with garlic sauce. Choice of side: rice, potatoes, yuca, beans, salad, or tamal. Cooked to your preference.

Cochinita Pibil - Slow-roasted pork marinated in citrus juices and achiote. Side options include rice, beans, yuca, plantains, salad, and more.

Rice varieties, yuca, plantains, fries, beans, salad, tamal, or cheese.

Juicy steak served with choice of sides like white rice, mash potato, yuca Frita, among others. Specify doneness from rare to well done.

Lobster and shrimp enchilada served with choice of rice, potatoes, yuca, beans, tamal, or salad.

Smoked rib-eye steak served with choice of sides, including various rice options, mashed potatoes, plantains, beans, tamales, salads, and more.

Choice of white rice, mashed potato, yuca, tostones, salad, and more sides.

Choice of white rice, moro (rice and beans), mash potato, yuca with garlic sauce, fried yuca, tostones (fried plantains), or more.

Finest port, late harvest wine, or none.

Traditional Latin-American ice cream, often featuring flavors like vanilla, chocolate, or tropical fruits.

A daily special soup, made from scratch, varying by day and typically featuring a mix of meats and vegetables.

House-made soup featuring chef's daily selection of fresh ingredients. Please inquire for today's variety.

Scrambled, over easy, over medium, over hard, or sunny side up.

Scrambled, over easy, over medium, over hard, sunny side up.

Scrambled, over easy, over medium, over hard, or sunny side up.

Scrambled, over easy, over medium, over hard, or sunny side up.

Scrambled, over easy, medium, hard, or sunny side up.

Scrambled, over easy, over medium, over hard, or sunny side up.

Scrambled, over easy, over medium, over hard, or sunny side up.

Scrambled, over easy, over medium, over hard, or sunny side up.

Crispy, fried bacon strips typically served as a savory breakfast side.

Crispy, lightly fried potato fries, a staple in Latin-American breakfasts.

House potatoes typically include bacon, cheese, and egg.

Freshly sliced tomatoes, typically served as a simple and refreshing side to complement your breakfast.

Sautéed onions, typically cooked until tender and lightly caramelized.

Grilled Latin-American style sausage, featuring a blend of seasoned meats.

Fried cheese, typically prepared to order, offering a crispy and savory experience.

Typically served scrambled, fried, or boiled.

Typically prepared over easy, over medium, or scrambled.

Fried mini cornmeal cakes typically served with Venezuelan cream.

Fried yuca typically served with a tangy dipping sauce.

Fried green plantain chips typically served with garlic mojo sauce.

Cooked shrimp typically mixed with tomato, onion, cilantro, avocado, and a special tomato-based cocktail sauce.

Corn tamale topped with shredded pork and sautéed onions.

Fried calamari with house-made dipping sauce, typically accompanied by garlic aioli and marinated red onion.

Assorted croquettes - chicken, cod, or ham.

Crispy turnovers typically filled with beef, chicken, or cheese.

Pizza with bacon, sweet plantains, cheese, and tomato sauce.

Tomato sauce, cheese, prosciutto, and arugula.

Crispy shredded beef with Cuban spices, sautéed onions, and a garlic citrus sauce on a classic pizza crust.

Roasted pork and cheese pizza.

Grilled fish fillet typically served with rice, beans, and salad.

Marinated pork, typically served with rice and beans, accompanied by a fresh salad.

Grilled picanha steak with a side of crispy fries and steamed white rice, garnished with fresh parsley.

Thin-cut steak, typically marinated in Cuban mojo, and topped with grilled onions.

Yellow rice with a mix of seafood including shrimp, clams, mussels, and calamari, sautéed with scallions in a white wine sauce.

Tender fried pork chunks served with seasoned rice and garnished with fresh onion slices.

Saffron-infused rice with mussels, shrimp, clams, peas, and red bell pepper strips.

Roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard on pressed Cuban bread.

Ham, pork, swiss cheese, croquettes, pickles, and mustard on Cuban bread.

Roasted chicken thigh meat seasoned with garlic, cumin, oregano, and lemon juice, served on toasted Cuban bread with garlic-cilantro aioli, lettuce, sliced red onions, and sweet pickles.

Breaded fish sandwich with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomatoes, and onions.

Sweet bread with ham, pork, Swiss cheese, mustard, and pickles.

Mixed greens, tomatoes, red onions, and cucumbers with house dressing.

Sliced avocado, diced tomato, and sliced onion, typically dressed with olive oil and fresh lime juice.

Made from scratch daily, our small soup typically includes a variety of fresh ingredients selected by the chef.

Call the restaurant to discover the soup of the day, which typically includes a variety of meats, vegetables, and aromatic herbs.

Mixed white rice and black beans, typically seasoned with garlic and spices.

Simmered black beans with aromatic spices, capturing the essence of Latin-American cuisine.

Mashed potatoes typically include creamy, smoothly blended potatoes, often mixed with butter and milk for a homogenous consistency.

Slow-cooked beans, prepared with traditional Latin-American spices and aromatics, offering a robust and authentic flavor.

Boiled cassava, typically garnished with garlic and onion sauce.

Fried cassava root typically served with garlic mojo sauce.

Fried green plantains, typically smashed and twice-fried for a crispy texture.

Sweet, ripe plantains typically fried until golden and tender.

Hand-cut potatoes, fried until golden and crispy, typically seasoned with a hint of spice.

Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and house dressing.

Sautéed mixed vegetables—typically includes broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and bell peppers.

Typically includes one egg, prepared to your preference.

Marinated and fried chicken chunks, typically served with garlic and onion sauce.

Chicken strips sautéed with bell peppers and onions.

Breaded chicken breast, typically topped with ham, cheese, and marinara sauce.

Grilled chicken breast typically marinated in Latin spices, often accompanied by rice, beans, and salad.

Sautéed filet of tilapia in a lemon butter sauce.

Grilled red snapper fillet typically served with garlic sauce and grilled onions.

Shrimp sautéed in garlic, olive oil, and white wine.

Breaded beef steak, typically topped with red sauce, cheese, and ham.

Grilled thin "palomilla" steak typically topped with grilled onions.

Shredded beef pan-fried with garlic, lime juice, and onions.

Sautéed beef strips with onions, tomatoes, and soy sauce, served over french fries and white rice.

Slow roasted pork marinated in garlic mojo, topped with sautéed onions.

Grilled pork chops typically marinated in garlic and citrus, served with onions and a mojito cubano (garlic citrus sauce).

Smoked pork chop typically featuring a savory blend of spices, often accompanied by sautéed onions.

Chunks of chicken breast and vegetables in a small, comforting Latin-American soup.

Homemade chicken soup with potatoes, carrots, celery, corn, and noodles.

Tender sponge cake soaked in a blend of four milks. Aperitivo options include finest port, late harvest, or none.

Finest port, late harvest wine, or none.

Spanish-style frittata with potatoes, eggs, and onions.

Large coffee with steamed milk, typically made with Cuban espresso.

Espresso with steamed milk, topped with foam.

Double shot of Cuban espresso, typically sweetened, ideal for sharing.

A rich and bold coffee shot, typically made with finely ground dark roasted beans.

Cuban espresso with a splash of milk.

Cuban espresso with a shot of evaporated milk.

Cuban coffee with evaporated milk.

A shot of espresso with added hot water for a classic coffee experience.

Traditional Latin-American hot chocolate made with rich cocoa and milk.

Rich hot chocolate made with premium cocoa, typically includes milk and sugar.

Cuban espresso typically served with sugar.

Typically includes a variety of tea leaves steeped in hot water.

The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.

Bottled water for hydration.

Typically includes carbonated water with a hint of natural flavors.

Carbonated mineral water.

A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.

The same great taste but with zero calories.

Typically includes flavors like mandarin, tamarind, fruit punch, lime, and sangria. Traditional Mexican soda.

A refreshing carbonated beverage with a spicy kick from ginger root.

A non-alcoholic, lightly carbonated malt beverage, typically brewed from barley, hops, and water, with a sweet, molasses-like flavor.

Carbonated water for a crisp and refreshing experience.

Carbonated beverage typically includes quinine for a slightly bitter taste.

A carbonated soda made from yerba mate, offering a sweet flavor similar to ginger ale or cream soda. Popular in Latin American countries.

Diet yerba mate tea soda, offering a unique herbal flavor with zero sugar.

A Cuban soft drink with a unique flavor, reminiscent of a blend between Dr. Pepper and cream soda.

Carbonated pineapple soda with a sweet and tangy tropical flavor.

Freshly squeezed orange juice typically made from ripe, natural oranges.

Traditional Venezuelan drink made with raw sugarcane and fresh lime juice.

Passion fruit juice, known as jugo de maracuyá, typically includes the tropical and tangy flavors of fresh passion fruit.

Freshly blended mango juice, offering a natural and sweet tropical flavor.

Natural cranberry juice, known for its tart and refreshing flavor.

Iced tea brewed fresh, typically includes a blend of loose-leaf tea.

Typically includes blended fruits such as strawberry, papaya, banana, pineapple, passion fruit, and mango.

Venezuelan cola-flavored soft drink, known for its sweet, electric red color and refreshing taste.

Isotonic beverage typically used to rehydrate and replenish lost carbohydrates and electrolytes.

Freshly squeezed pineapple juice, offering a naturally sweet and tangy tropical flavor.

Fresh apple juice, typically made from ripe apples, offering a naturally sweet and crisp flavor.