Menu for La Isla

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Lunch Specials

Antojitos‍

4.00 Empanadillas Doughy turnover‍ packed with any one of the selections below, fried to perfection and served with ajilimojili Options: Carne molida - seasoned all natural ground beef simmered in sofrito and tomato sauce, Pollo - a delicious mixture of tender pulled chicken, potatoes olives and capers, Vegetariana - our original slow-cooked, savory veggie and tofu mix, Pernil - pulled pork, marinated for days and slow-cooked overnight, tender, flavorful and delicious, Papa - sautéed onions and garlic are mashed with a potato and mozzarella filling, Queso - a simple yet satisfying favorite of mozzarella cheese, Pizza - mozzarella cheese and our homemade pizza sauce

5.00 Medley De Platanos 3 Tostones and 5 Maduros served with a side of mojito and michael sauce

6.00 Alcapurrias Green banana and plantain dough filled with either ground beef or veggie mix, deep fried and served with pique sauce (Ask about availability) Options: Ground beef, Veggie mix

8.00 Bacalaitos 3 Shredded salted cod fish fritters served with a side of our ajilimojili sauce

7.00 Gandules Dip Scrumptious blend of onions, garlic, red peppers, green pigeon peas, olive oil, vinegar and spices. Served with five 5 tostones cups

11.50 Camarones 7 Jumbo butterfly prawns sautéed in olive oil, white wine, and butter served with your choice of three sauces Options: Al ajillo - garlicy garlic sauce, avocado, Isla de fuego - fiery hot habanero and jalapeño, Coconut - garlic and house made coconut sauce

10.50 Plato De Aperitivo A sample of our delicious appetizers consisting of one empanadilla (your choice), one alcapurria (beef or veggie), one bacalaito and three tostones Options: Beef, Veggie

7.50 Carne Frita Bone in pork ´wings´ marinated in adobo, flash fried and topped with sautéed onions. served with caldo sauce

5.00 Chicharrones De Pollo Bite-size pieces of fried chicken with adobo

Sopa y Ensalada

Sopa De Lentejas Slow cooked lentil stew with sweet potatoes, potatoes and other vegetables and spices served on a bed of rice Options: Cup (4.00) , Bowl (6.00)

Asopao De Mariscos A delicious traditional rice soup made with salmon, camarones, potatoes, capers, olives, and our incredible sofrito, small Options: Small (5.50) , Regular (8.00)

Ensalada De Jason Mixed organic greens with, carrots, green onions and mango bites, tossed in jason's famous garlic vinaigrette Options: Small (4.00) , Regular (6.00)

Island Rum Salad Mixed organic greens with, carrots, green onions and mango, tossed with a tangy light rum dressing Options: Small (4.00) , Regular (6.00)

Ensalada De La Isla Wild organic spring greens tossed with red peppers in a balsamic vinaigrette. Topped with your choice of oz. Flat iron steak (filete de lomo) with feta cheese and roasted shallots or an 8 oz. Blackened wild coho salmon topped with mango, pineapple salsa Options: 8 oz. Flat Iron Steak with feta cheese and roasted shallots (14.50) , 8 oz. Blackened wild coho salmon topped with mango, pineapple salsa (16.00)

7.00 Ceviche Picante Raw fish of the day (ask your server) marinated in lime juice with olive oil, spices, diced onions, bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, habanero peppers and cilantro

Emparedados de la Casa‍

8.50 Pernil Pulled pork, marinated for days and slow-cooked. tender, flavorful and delicious Options: Maduros (+1.00) , Tostones (+1.00)

9.00 Bistec Filete de lomo (flat iron steak) marinated in olive oil, garlic, vinegar, and spices. Options: Maduros (+1.00) , Tostones (+1.00)

8.00 Pechuga De Pollo A tender flattened breast of chicken marinated in a sweet cilantro and essence of orange sauce, grilled and pan finished in the oven.. sweet, sticky, and AWESOME! Options: Maduros (+1.00) , Tostones (+1.00)

Entrées

16.00 Pernil Special Pork shoulder,‍ marinated for days and slow-roasted until it falls apart. complimented with our homemade mojito flamboyan (a roasted red pepper, garlic and rice vinegar sauce) MUY DELICIOSO!!! Options: Substitute rice and beans with arroz con gandules for (+1.25) , Substitute maduros with tostones (+1.00)

15.00 Pez Gato Breaded catfish‍ strips, seasoned in adobo and lime juice, fried to a crispy golden brown Options: Substitute rice and beans with arroz con gandules for (+1.25) , Substitute maduros with tostones (+1.00)

15.00 Pollo Guisado Tender, juicy chicken thighs slow cooked in a sofrito seasoned stew with olives, capers and potatoes Options: Substitute rice and beans with arroz con gandules for (+1.25) , Substitute maduros with tostones (+1.00)

18.00 Salmon A La Parrilla Grilled salmon seasoned in a lemon, oil and garlic marinade with grilled onions, two time ballard seafood festival winner!!! Options: Substitute rice and beans with arroz con gandules for (+1.25) , Substitute maduros with tostones (+1.00)

15.00 Chuletas A La Criolla Two 6 oz pork chops marinated with lemon and adobo, pan sizzled and smothered in a red creole sauce (also available without sauce) Options: Substitute rice and beans with arroz con gandules for (+1.25) , Substitute maduros with tostones (+1.00)

15.00 Chuletas Fritas Two 6 oz. pork chops marinated with lemon and adobo, cooked deep fried Options: Substitute rice and beans with arroz con gandules for (+1.25) , Substitute maduros with tostones (+1.00)

15.00 Pechugas De Pollo An 8 oz. chicken breast marinated in a sweet cilantro and essence of orange sauce, grilled then pan baked in the oven Options: Substitute rice and beans with arroz con gandules for (+1.25) , Substitute maduros with tostones (+1.00)

15.50 Bistec Encebollado An 8 oz cut of churrasco steak, marinated in an olive oil, garlic, and vinegar sauce and cooked to order, topped with sautéed onion. (*get it spicy for $1 more) Options: Get it Spicy (+1.00) , Substitute rice and beans with arroz con gandules for (+1.25) , Substitute maduros with tostones (+1.00)

15.00 Ropa Vieja Shredded skirt steak, julienned peppers and onions, red wine, and adobo. oh, it means "old clothes" Options: Substitute rice and beans with arroz con gandules for (+1.25) , Substitute maduros with tostones (+1.00)

18.00 Salmon La Isla Blackened wild‍ salmon, coated in a spicy cajun seasoning, pan sizzled and topped with a tropical mint flavored mango and pineapple salsa Options: Substitute rice and beans with arroz con gandules for (+1.25) , Substitute maduros with tostones (+1.00)

Pastelon Puerto rican style lasagna with layers of sweet plantains, mozzarella cheese filled with Options: Tofu veggie mix (15.00) , Seasoned ground beef (15.00) , Pernil special! a la isla favorite (16.00) , Substitute rice and beans with arroz con gandules for (+1.25) , Substitute maduros with tostones (+1.00)

15.00 Carne Guisada Top round beef cubes slow cooked in a sofrito seasoned stew with carrots and potatoes Options: Substitute rice and beans with arroz con gandules for (+1.25) , Substitute maduros with tostones (+1.00)

17.00 Camarones Entrees Butterfly Prawns sautéed in olive oil, white wine, and butter served up with your choice of three sauces Options: Al Ajillo - garlicy garlic sauce, avocado, Isla de Fuego - fiery hot habanero and jalapeño, Coconut - garlic and house made coconut sauce, Substitute rice and beans with arroz con gandules for (+1.25) , Substitute maduros with tostones (+1.00)

Postre‍

4.00 Flan Melt-in-your-mouth delectable‍ vanilla custard with a hint of cinnamon

4.00 Tembleque Creamy coconut custard sprinkled with cinnamon and nutmeg, the perfect palate cleanser

6.00 Guayabitas Vivian Warm torte with sweet guava filling and a cream cheese top, served with old fashioned vanilla ice cream and sprinkled with cinnamon, a new La Isla favorite and customer picked!

6.50 Tres Leches Sponge cake made with sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk and heavy cream topped with a light frosting, whipped cream, sliced strawberries and ice cream

Complemento

4.50 Arroz Con Habichuelas Our homemade version of the island staple

5.50 Arroz Con Gandules Yellow rice and green pigeon peas

2.50 Tostones Smashed green plantains

2.50 Maduros Ripened, sliced plantains

3.00 Batatas Fritas Sweet potato fries

4.00 Yuca Frita Yucca fries

Bebidas‍

1.75 Soft Drinks Options: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite

2.50 Goya Juice Selections vary, please ask your server

1.75 Jarritos Mexican Soda Selections vary, please ask your server

1.75 Malta Wheat style root beer

1.50 Coffee

1.50 Iced Tea Unsweetened

1.50 Hot Tea Selections vary, please ask your server

2.50 Cafe Con Leche Coffee with‍ warm milk

Menu de Niños

3.00 Rice and Beans

4.00 Pizza Empanadilla

5.00 Rice and Beans with your choice of Empanadill

6.00 Fish with Rice and Beans

6.00 Oink! Oink! One pernil slider with batatas fritas

Beer and Wine‍

Beer Selection

4.00 Heineken

4.00 Red Stripe

4.00 Carta Blanca

4.50 Estrella

3.00 Rainier Tall boy

4.00 Dos Equis Amber

4.00 Dos Equis Lager

4.50 Guiness

4.50 Cider

4.50 Tecate Draft

4.50 Manny´s Draft

Wine Selection

Malbec, Azul Options: Glass (8.00) , Bottle (32.00)

Malbec, Qaramy Options: Glass (10.00) , Bottle (40.00)

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cucos Options: Glass (8.00) , Bottle (32.00)

Syrah, Fedriani Laffitte Options: Glass (8.00) , Bottle (32.00)

Shiraz Blend, Anoranza Options: Glass (7.00) , Bottle (26.00)

Gran Reserva, Gran Oristan Options: Glass (n/a) , Bottle (32.00)

Rioja, Montebueno Options: Glass (9.00) , Bottle (36.00)

Pinot Noir, Erath Options: Glass (9.00) , Bottle (36.00)

Verdejo, Vizorro Options: Glass (7.00) , Bottle (26.00)

Sauvignon Blend, Rua Options: Glass (8.00) , Bottle (32.00)

Chardonnay, Chevaier Options: Glass (8.00) , Bottle (32.00)

Pinot Grigio, Italo Cescon Options: Glass (8.50) , Bottle (34.00)

Cava, Vega Medien Options: Glass (8.00) , Bottle (30.00)

Cocktails

La Isla Specialty Drinks‍

7.50 Mojito A caribbean‍ classic, light, minty and refreshing

7.50 Flavored Mojito Peach, mango, coconut, passion fruit, pineapple or watermelon Options: Peach, Mango, Coconut, Passion Fruit, Pineapple, Watermelon

8.50 Caribbean Crush Dark, coconut and 151 rum, a splash of kahlua and fruit juices bring a real kick to this house favorite

8.00 Piña Colada Coconut and pineapple mix to make this creamy blend, memories of sandy beaches included in the price

8.00 Josefina Margarita A splash of white rum and orange juice in a margarita

7.50 La Isla Sunset Gosling rum and a fruity blend carry the hue and flavor of the perfect caribbean sunset

8.00 Rumgria Our very own blend of wine, fruit slices and juices, spiced up with a kick of house rum

8.00 Daiquiris Blended (topped with whipped cream) - lime - mango - strawberry - coconut - passion fruit. Shaken (served up with a sugar rim) - lime - mango - strawberry - coconut - passion fruit Options: Blended, Shaken

6.00 Cuba Libre Rum and coke with a fresh lime squeeze

8.00 Mai Tai Light, dark and gold rums; orange and pineapple juice with a splash of grenadine

8.00 Don Q Passion White rum and strawberry liqueur

8.00 Surfing Rincon White and coconut rum with banana liqueur and pineapple juice

10.00 El Yunque Patron silver, coconut rum, midori, banana liqueur, sour mix pineapple juice and a splash of o.j.

8.00 Isla Verde Gold rum and blue curaçao with orange juice

8.00 Rum Runner Dark rum, blackberry brandy, pineapple and grenadine

8.00 Don Q Stormy Don q gold rum, muddled ginger, bitters and soda alternately: "dark and stormy", with goslings black seal

8.00 Astronaut Plenty of don Q 151 and Cruzan coconut rum get you ready for lift off! finished with pineapple juice and a cherry garnish

9.00 El Pirata Taino Captain morgan´s spiced rum, cacique, bacardi 151 and passion fruit

After Dinner Drinks

10.00 Chocolate Rumball Kraken rum,‍ godiva chocolate, frangelico and cream topped with shaved chocolate

9.00 Porcelain Doll Vanilla cruzan,‍ crème de menthe´ kahlua and candy cane

11.00 Millionario Clement vsop, sweet vermouth, and orange bitters with an orange twist

45.00 Billianaria Clement xo, sweet vermouth, and orange bitters with an orange twist

7.00 Coquito Puerto rico's holiday drink is available year round! the island-style spiked egg nog! delicious!

7.00 Chichaito Anise and don Q silver-a puerto rican tradition!

8.50 La Isla Coffee Calypso spiced rum, tia maria, bacardi 151, cinnamon, nutmeg and whipped cream

Port Selections

9.00 Graham's 10 year Tawny

9.00 Sandeman Ruby

Merchandise

7.00 Mojito A very‍ potent garlic based sauce loaded with olive oil, lemon juice and flavorful spices. You'll be smackin’ your lips together after just one taste!

7.00 Mojito Flamboyan The perfect compliment for our pernil empanadilla. A roasted red pepper, garlic, oil and vinegar sauce to help end that first date gone awry on a great note.

6.00 Ajilimojili A creamy garlic sauce great to use as a dressing as well as a dipping sauce for your next party. made with garlic, onions, mixed bell peppers, garlic, oil, vinegar, garlic, spices, garlic and more garlic and mixed with a secret sauce.

7.00 Isla De Fuego A very spicy sauce made of six different kinds of hot peppers as well as a little oil, vinegar and a few spices.

5.00 Sofrito A pasty blend consisting of onions, peppers, garlic, cilantro, olive oil and spices. this makes a great base for stews as well as soups. have fun experimenting.

Lunch Specials

7.00 Empanadillas Made to‍ order, deep fried, flaky turnover packed with any of the below choices, served with rice and beans and ajilimojili dipping sauce Options: Pernil-Marinated, slow cooked pulled pork, Carne Molida-Seasoned, all natural ground beef simmered in sofrito and tomato sauce, Pollo-Tender pulled chicken, potatoes, olives and capers, Papa-Garlic and onion mashed potatoes with mozzarella cheese, Queso-A simple favorite of mozzarella cheese

9.00 Pollo Guisado Bowl Tender, stewed chicken thighs, slow cooked in sofrito and seasoned with olives, capers and potatoes over a bed of rice. Served with tostones and mojito sauce

6.00 Medley de Platanos A mixture of sweet maduros and crispy tostones with rice and beans, mojito and michael sauces

9.00 Pernil Bowl A lunch favorite of our slow roasted pork shoulder marinated for days and hand pulled atop a bed of arroz con gandules. Served with tostones, mojito sauce and mojito flamboyan!

Appetizers‍

4.00 Empanadillas Made to order, deep fried, flaky turnover packed with any of the below choices, with ajilimojili dipping sauce Options: Pernil-Marinated, slow cooked pulled pork, Carne Molida-Seasoned, all natural ground beef simmered in sofrito and tomato sauce, Pollo-Tender pulled chicken, potatoes, olives and capers, Papa-Garlic and onion mashed potatoes with mozzarella cheese, Queso-A simple favorite of mozzarella cheese, Mozzarella cheese (+0.50)

8.00 Carne Frita Bone in 'pork wings' marinated with garlic, olive oil and spices, flash fried and topped with sautéed onions. Served with caldo sauce-fantastic!

6.00 Alcapurrias Green banana ground to a fine masa, filled with either ground beef or veggie mix, deep fried and served with house made pique sauce

7.00 Gandules Dip Scrumptious blend of onions, garlic, red peppers, green pigeon peas, olive oil, vinegar and spices, served cold with tostone cups-wonderful!

11.00 Plato de Apertivo A sample of our delicious appetizers: One empanadilla of your choice, one bacalaito, three to stones and one alcapurria (beef or veggie). Accompanied by our amazing dipping sauces!

7.00 Bacalaitos 3 crispy fritters of salted cod, cilantro and seasonings in a house made batter, deep fried. Accompanied with ajili mojili and limes

12.00 Camarones 6 jumbo, butterflied prawns sautéed in olive oil, white wine and butter, with your choice of sauce Options: Al Ajillo-garlicy garlic garlic sauce with garlic, Isla De Fuego - Fiery hot habenero and jalapeño, Coconut - house made garlic and coconut sauce, A la Criolla - our house made creole sauce

Soup & Salad

Sopa de Lentejas A vegan lentil stew with a sofrito base, sweet potatoes, potatoes, olive oil and spices, served on a bed of rice Options: Cup (4.00) , Bowl (6.00)

Ensalada de La Isla Wild organic spring greens with red peppers in a balsamic vinaigrette, served with your choice of: Options: Steak (14.00) , Salmon (16.00) , 8 oz Filete De Lomo (flat iron steak) with feta cheese and roasted shallots, 8 oz blackened, wild coho salmon with mango pineapple salsa

7.00 Ceviche Raw fish of the day (ask your server) cilantro, olive oil, diced onions, bell peppers, jalapeño and habaneros marinated in lime juice

6.00 La Isla House Salad Mixed organic spring greens tossed with carrots, green onions and mango bites; available with Jason's balsalmic vinaigrette, or island rum dressing (contains alcohol)

House Sandwiches‍

9.00 Pernil House made pork shoulder, marinated for days, slow-cooked and hand pulled. Tender, flavorful and delicious!

9.00 Bistec Grilled cubed steak marinated in olive oil, garlic, vinegar and spices-a traditional island favorite! (all steaks cooked well done unless requested otherwise)

9.00 Cuban Our version of the famous sandwich

9.00 Pechuga de Pollo A sliced‍ tender breast of chicken marinated in a sweet cilantro and essence of orange sauce, grilled and pan finished in the oven. Sweet, sticky and awesome!

10.00 Tripleta Street food‍ vendors have made this traditional sandwich a must to eat! Grilled ham, marinated steak and our peril topped with melted swiss cheese, lettuce, shoestring fries and our delicious mayo/ketchup on toasted Pan Soboa bread

Entrees

16.00 Pernil Divino Our most popular dish! Pork shoulder marinated for days, slow roasted and hand pulled! Muy Delicioso!!!

16.00 Bistec Encebollado surf 'n' turf - 20 8 oz cut of Flat Iron Steak, marinated in olive oil, garlic and vinegar, griddle cooked and topped with sautéed onions Add al ajillo or isla de fuego prawns (la isla surf n turf) for an extra charge

15.00 Pollo Guisado Tender, slow-cooked chicken thighs cooked in a sofrito seasoned stew with olives, capers and potatoes-comfort food at its best!

18.00 Salmon a La Parilla Two time Ballard Seafood Festival winner! Grilled, wild Coho Salmon, seasoned in a lemon, oil and garlic marinade, topped with grilled onions-AWESOME!

15.00 Pez Gato Breaded catfish strips seasoned in adobo and lime juice, deep fried to a crispy golden brown. Served with house made pique sauce and lemon

17.00 Trucha Frita One whole, wild Washington trout, marinated in garlic and adobo, battered and deep fried crispy. Juicy and very satisfying.

16.00 Pionono Isla's seasoned ground beef, mozzarella cheese and egg-wrapped in sweet plantains and baked

18.00 Salmon La Isla Blackened wild‍ coho salmon, spicy cajun seasoning- pan seared and oven finished, topped with our mango-pineapple salsa

16.00 Chuletas Two 6 oz bone-in pork chops, marinated with lemon, garlic and adobo, served in two styles: Options: A La Criolla - bell peppers, onions, garlic, cilantro and tomato sauce in a red creole sauce, Deep fried - crispy and succulent!

16.00 Ropa Vieja It means 'Old Clothes'-really? A very popular dish of the islands- shredded skirt steak, julienned peppers, onion, red wine and adobo-simmered to perfection

16.00 Pastelon Reviewed by many as our best dish! Our Puerto Rican style lasagna; layers of sweet plantains, mozzarella cheese and your choice of filling Options: Pernil - our slow roasted pulled pork with mojito flamboyan and a customer favorite!, Veggie - our house made tofu-veggie mix with sofrtio (pastelon is cooked to order and takes about 15 minutes-it is well worth the wait)

Sides‍

4.00 Yuca Frita Yuca fries‍

4.50 Arroz Con Habichuela Our home made rice and beans and island staple

5.00 Arroz Con Gandules Yellow rice with green pigeon peas

2.50 Tostones Smashed green plantains with mojito sauce

2.50 Maduros Ripened, sliced plantains with michael sauce

3.00 Batata Fritas Sweet potato fries

La Isla's Signature Cocktails

8.00 Don Q Mojito The perfect marriage of don q rum, mint, limes and a splash of our secret syrup

9.00 Flavored Mojito Choice of mango, coconut, strawberry, guava, passion fruit or pineapple purees with don q rum

9.00 Velvet Mojito Tamarind, coconut, mint and lime- a divine combination

9.00 Pina Colada Don q cristal, coconut cream and pineapple juice, blended-did you know the pina colada was invented in Puerto Rico:)

9.00 Caribbean Crush Bacardi select, don q coconut, kahlua, bacardi 151 and pineapple juice-strong, but oh so delicious

9.00 Mai Tai Isla Our STRONG take on a classic-don q crystal, don q gold, bacardi 151, orange and pineapple juice layered with a splash of grenadine

8.00 Don Q Passion Don q cristal, coconut rum, strawberry puree and pineapple juice

8.00 Caipirinha Muddled lime and sugar, brazilian cachaca

7.00 Aby's Whiskey Special The 'locals' drink from Puerto Rico-whiskey with coconut water-takes the edge off!

8.00 Daiquiris Don q‍ cristal, lime, simple syrup and coconut with your choice of strawberry or mango-shaken, or blended

9.00 Don Q Stormy Don q gold rum, muddled ginger, bitters, soda and a splash of cola

8.00 Rumgria A secret blend of fruit purees and juices, don q crystal and red wine-our version of sangria

8.00 Josefina Margarita A twist on a classic-we just added rum! awesome