Rosita's Cocina Shelby Menu

4.8
(375+ Reviews)
  • Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
    • Ground Beef Empanada

      Gluten free. Traditional ground beef and potato. This is the one you grew up with. Same great taste. This will for sure bring back some memories of home.
      $3.75
    • Shredded Beef Empanada

      Gluten free. We slow roasted this beef for 6 hours to make sure it was tender and juicy. Combine that with the seasoned potatoes for an amazing flavor.
      $5.00
    • Arepa con Queso

      Arepa de queso (cheese arepas) or arepa con queso is a very popular variation of the traditional arepas that apart from being stuffed with cheese, also have cheese in their preparation, turning the dough a bit saltier than the original.
      $7.00
    • Grilled Chicken Empanada

      Grilled Chicken Thighs, marinated in several seasonings to bring out the amazing taste. Then pulled apart and shredded by hand. These empanadas add a new level to chicken.
      $3.00
    • Pulled Pork Empanada

      We slow roast a beautiful Pork Butt over 6 hours, then hand shred it. We add some potato at the end to build the flavor even more. These yummy empanadas are sure to fill your tummy.
      $4.00
    • Protein Bowl

      Choice of Meat with sautéed vegetables, rice, choice of beans and fried sweet plantain. Comes with a small house chicken & potato soup.
      $15.00
    • Chorizo & Black Bean Empanada

      We use Spanish chorizo which is a little spicy. The paprika used in Spanish chorizo is almost always smoked, which gives the sausage a deep, smoky flavor. We then add diced potatoes and black beans.
      $3.00
    • Traditional Meat Platter with Chicharrón

      The main characteristic of this dish is the generous amount and variety of food in a traditional bandeja paisa: red beans cooked with vegetables, white rice, shredded meat, chicharrón, fried egg, plantain (plátano maduro), chorizo and avocado.
      $30.00
    • Traditional Meat Platter with Steak

      The main characteristic of this dish is the generous amount and variety of food in a traditional bandeja paisa: red beans cooked with vegetables, white rice, shredded beef, grilled steak, fried egg, plantain (plátano maduro), chorizo and avocado.
      $26.50
    • Guava and Cheese Empanada

      Vegetarian, gluten free. Guavas are tropical tree originating in Central America. Guava fruits are amazingly rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.
      $3.00
  • Sides / Plantains

    • Sweet Plantains (6 pieces)

      Hand cut yellow plantains deep fried.
      $3.20
    • Fried Plantains (3 pieces)

      Hand peeled plantains deep fried then smashed. We then soak in a bath of lime juice and garlic, then deep fried a second time.
      $3.20
  • Sides / Meats

    • Beef Short Rib

      Slow Roasted entire Bone-In Beef short rib.
      $12.75
    • Pulled Pork (8 oz.)

      Slow roasted pork butt, hand shredded and sautéed with vegetables and our homemade dry rub seasoning.
      $3.95
    • Pork Belly

      One entire slice of pork belly, seasoned then deep fried. Great snack.
      $12.75
    • Homemade Sausage (Chorizo)

      Our homemade pork sausage seasoned with our private dry-rub then deep fried.
      $5.30
  • Sides / Beans

    • Red Beans (8 oz.)

      Typically prepared Puerto Rican style with a blend of aromatic spices and herbs.
      $3.00
    • Black Beans (8 oz.)

      Slow-simmered black beans, typically seasoned with aromatic spices and herbs, capturing the essence of Latin-American cuisine.
      $3.00
  • Sides / Starches

    • White Rice

      A staple of Latin American cuisine, typically steamed to a fluffy and tender texture.
      $3.00
    • Fried Potatoes

      Hand cut Yukon Gold potatoes fried to perfection homestyle. Served with Ketchup.
      $3.50
    • French Fries

      Deep-fried potatoes typically seasoned with salt.
      $3.50
  • Homemade Empanada Sauces

    Don't forget to add on a sauce to complete you're meal. Each sauce is an additional $.75.
    • Aji Sauce (Traditional Colombian Sauce with Cilantro)

      Aji sauce combines fresh cilantro with a traditional Colombian blend of onions, jalapeños, and garlic, creating a vibrant and tangy accompaniment.
      $0.75
    • Sour / Spicy Sauce

      A tangy and fiery blend, this sauce combines acidic elements with hot spices for a versatile condiment.
      $0.75
    • Dry-rub sauce

      A blend of spices and seasonings, designed to complement and enhance the flavors of empanadas without overpowering them.
      $0.75
  • Fried Rice

    Made to order fried rice with different ingredients.
    • Small fried Rice

      Chicken topped with ketchup and chips, seafood, steak, or homemade chorizo.
      $8.50
    • Large Fried Rice

      Chicken with ketchup and chips, seafood, steak, or homemade chorizo.
      $15.00
  • Salads

    Fresh made to order Salads
    • Avocado Salad

      Fresh cut avocado with vegetables mixed with our house made dressing.
      $4.50
    • House Salad

      Our house made lettuce salad with mixed vegetables topped with our house made dressing.
      $3.00
    • Grilled chicken Salad

      Our house made salad with grilled to order Chicken Thigh meat.
      $15.00
  • Empanadas (Qty 1)

    Don't forget to add on a sauce to complete you're meal. Each sauce is an additional $.75.
    • Chorizo & Black Bean Empanada

      We use Spanish chorizo which is a little spicy. The paprika used in Spanish chorizo is almost always smoked, which gives the sausage a deep, smoky flavor. We then add diced potatoes and black beans.
      $3.00
    • Grilled Chicken Empanada

      Grilled Chicken Thighs, marinated in several seasonings to bring out the amazing taste. Then pulled apart and shredded by hand. These empanadas add a new level to chicken.
      $3.00
    • Ground Beef Empanada

      Gluten free. Traditional ground beef and potato. This is the one you grew up with. Same great taste. This will for sure bring back some memories of home.
      $3.75
    • Guava and Cheese Empanada

      Vegetarian, gluten free. Guavas are tropical tree originating in Central America. Guava fruits are amazingly rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.
      $3.00
    • Pulled Pork Empanada

      We slow roast a beautiful Pork Butt over 6 hours, then hand shred it. We add some potato at the end to build the flavor even more. These yummy empanadas are sure to fill your tummy.
      $4.00
    • Shredded Beef Empanada

      Gluten free. We slow roasted this beef for 6 hours to make sure it was tender and juicy. Combine that with the seasoned potatoes for an amazing flavor.
      $5.00
    • Cheese Empanada

      Golden pastry filled with melted cheese.
      $3.00
    • Vegan Vegetable Empanada

      A vegan empanada filled with a medley of vegetables, typically prepared with Latin American spices, encased in a traditional dough.
      $3.50
    • Chicken, Mushroom & Cheese Empanada

      Golden pastry filled with tender chicken, savory mushrooms, and melted cheese.
      $3.50
    • Ground Pork Empanada

      Seasoned ground pork and potato encased in a traditional empanada dough, typically includes onions, garlic, and spices.
      $3.50
  • Shareables

    Not sure what to eat? Try our packs... Chef's Choice
    • Empanada Sample Platter

      Not sure which flavor to try? Let us pick them for you. Comes with 6 different empanadas from our separate categories.
      $25.00
    • Variety Pack

      Not sure which flavor to try? Let us pick them for you. Comes with 4 different empanadas from our separate categories and 2 carimañola. 1 beef and 1 cheese
      $25.00
  • Main Dishes Meats

    • Traditional Meat Platter with Steak

      The main characteristic of this dish is the generous amount and variety of food in a traditional bandeja paisa: red beans cooked with vegetables, white rice, shredded beef, grilled steak, fried egg, plantain (plátano maduro), chorizo and avocado.
      $26.50
    • Traditional Meat Platter with Chicharrón

      The main characteristic of this dish is the generous amount and variety of food in a traditional bandeja paisa: red beans cooked with vegetables, white rice, shredded meat, chicharrón, fried egg, plantain (plátano maduro), chorizo and avocado.
      $30.00
    • Deep Fried Red Snapper

      Pescado, which means Fish in Spanish, is a traditional dish you get on the beach in Cartagena, Colombia. Meals comes with an entire fish, rice, salad and patacons (deep fried plantanes)
      $37.00
    • Deep Fried Whole Tilapia

      Crispy whole tilapia. Choice of House Salad or Avocado Salad.
      $26.50
    • Platter - NY Strip

      Grilled to perfection NY Strip, served with rice & three sides.
      $27.50
    • Platter - Grilled Pork Steak

      This amazing addition offers pork steak seasoned with our signature spices. Served with rice and your choice of 3 sides.
      $16.00
    • Platter - Rositas Fish & Chips

      Hand seasoned and breaded fish fillets. Includes choice of potato and small side salad.
      $16.00
    • Salchipapa

      A salchipapa or salchipapas is a South American fast food dish commonly consumed as street food, typically consisting of thinly sliced pan-fried beef sausages and French fries, mixed together. The dish's name is a combination of the Spanish words salchicha (sausage) and papa (potato). The dish is served with different sauces, such as ketchup and a sour cream based sauce.
      $10.00
    • Protein Bowl

      Choice of Meat with sautéed vegetables, rice, choice of beans and fried sweet plantain. Comes with a small house chicken & potato soup.
      $15.00
    • Stewed Chicken

      Slow roasted Halal chicken mixed with vegetables. This is a very hearty meal. Served with white rice.
      $8.50
  • Small Plates

    • Arepa con Queso

      Arepa de queso (cheese arepas) or arepa con queso is a very popular variation of the traditional arepas that apart from being stuffed with cheese, also have cheese in their preparation, turning the dough a bit saltier than the original.
      $7.00
    • Arepa con Huevo

      Arepa de Huevo is a typical dish from the Caribbean region of Colombia where they are sold on street stalls. The Arepa de Huevo or Colombian Arepa Filled with Egg recipe is absolutely delicious with a cup of coffee for an afternoon snack.
      $7.00
    • Yuca Fritter filled with Cheese (Carimañola)

      Crunchy yuca fritter generously filled with melted cheese, a common Latin American delight.
      $3.50
    • Yuca Fritter filled with Beef (Carimañola)

      Yuca dough encases a savory beef filling, deep-fried to achieve a golden crust.
      $4.00
    • Fried Plantains

      Hand pressed and fried plantains covered with fresh avocado, choice of shredded meat and melted mozzarella cheese.
      $7.00
  • Soups

    Try the flavours of Colombian regions with our traditional soups!
    • Beef Rib Soup (Sancocho)

      Sancocho is a hearty soup, almost like a stew and is a traditional dish in the region of Antioquia, Colombia that combines potatoes, yuca, corn, plantains and meat.
      $17.50
    • Rositas Homemade Soup

      House made soup with shredded chicken, diced potato and oatmeal.
      $8.00
  • Soft Drinks

    • Pony Malta

      $4.00
    • Bottled Water (16.9 Oz.)

      Pure and refreshing hydration in a convenient bottle.
      $2.00
    • Colombiana (12 Oz.)

      Traditional Colombian soda with a sweet and unique flavor. 12 oz.
      $3.25
    • Postobon (12 Oz.)

      Apple-flavored soda, 12 oz.
      $3.25

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