Menu

La Isla Restaurant in Hoboken, NJ, offers a diverse menu with options for vegans and vegetarians. The breakfast selection includes Huevos Rancheros, Churrasco a Caballo, and unique dishes like Omar's Stuffed French Toast. Customers praise the flavorful food, friendly staff, and reasonable prices. The Cuban-inspired cuisine, featured on Food Network, has a tropical atmosphere that adds to the dining experience. Must-try items include the Churrasco Sandwich and the Camarones al Ajillo. The cafeteria-style setup allows for a relaxed dining experience, whether for a quick lunch or a date night. La Isla Restaurant stands out for its authentic Cuban dishes, excellent service, and vibrant ambiance.

Breakfast Eggs

Breakfast Eggs

Huevos Rotos

fried eggs over french fries, Spanishchorizo, shishito peppers

$16.50

La Isla Huevos Rancheros

two poached eggs, spicy tomato sauce, fried tortilla shell, black beans, side of rice - add queso blanco for an additional charge

$17.75

Churrasco a Caballo con Arroz y Frijoles Negros

grilled skirt steak, fried eggs, red onion, rice and black beans

$27.50

La Isla Egg Sandwich

egg, bacon, tomato, avocado, red onion, multigrain or Cuban bread

$16.50

Huevos al Gusto con Papas y Tostada

two eggs any style, home fries, toast

$14.50

Breakfast Burrito

scrambled egg, home-fried potatoes, black beans, chorizo, manchego cheese

$18.75

A Tu Manera

fluffy egg omelette, home fries and toast with your choice of three fillings.spinach - tomato - onion - mushroom - sweet plantain - swiss - american - queso blancon - manchego - chorizo - bacon

$16.50

Tortilla Espaola

Spanish-style frittata, chorizo, potatoes, egg, arugula, manchego cheese

$16.50

Churasco Burrito

grilled skirt steak, rice, beans, guacamole, queso fresco

$22.00

Omars Stuffed French Toast

strawberry/guava cream cheese, almond corn flake breading, guava sauce

$17.75

French Toast

pullman style bread, toasted almonds, organic 100% puremaple syrup - fresh fruit option available for additional charge

$14.50

Buttermilk Pancakes

organic 100% pure maple syrup

$14.50

Breakfast From The Griddle

Breakfast From The Griddle

Breakfast Cereal

Breakfast Cereal

Avena

old fashioned oats cooked in milk

$9.00

Two Eggs Any Style

side of eggs

$5.50

Half Avocado

$6.75

Chorizo Espaol

$7.75

Home fries

$5.50

Pecan Smoked Bacon

$7.75

Cuban Toast

$2.50

Multigrain Toast

$2.25

Platanos Maduros

Sweet Plantains

$6.25

Arroz con Gandules

Yellow rice with pigeon peas.

$5.00

White Rice

$4.50

Black Beans

Vegetarian

$5.00

Red Beans

$5.00

Fresh Fruit Cup

$6.75

Chimichurri Sauce

2oz

$2.25

Breakfast Sides

Breakfast Sides

Lunch and Dinner Appetizers

Lunch and Dinner Appetizers

Guacamole Hoboque o

hass avocado, cilantro, lime, jalapeno, pomegranate, pepitas, queso fresco, malanga chips

$17.75

Montaditos

Grilled shrimp and Spanish chorizo over tostones with chimichurri sauce.

$17.75

Yuca Brava

fried yuca, Spanish chorizo, spicy aioli, manchego cheese

$15.50

Croquetas de Bacalao

codfish croquettes, arugula, lemon-paprika aioli

$17.75

Gazpacho Verde con Jaiba

crab meat salad, chilled green gazpacho, paprika oil

$17.75

Colecitas de Bruselas

fried brussels sprouts, crispy shallots, roasted pepitas, chipotle aioli, manchego cheese

$17.75

Churrasco con Chimichurri

grilled marinated skirt steak, chimichurri sauce

$39.00

Camarones Enchilado

creole style sauted jumbo shrimp, peppers, olives, onions

$28.75

Camarones al Ajillo

sauted jumbo shrimp, white wine garlic sauce

$28.75

Pescado Empanizado

pan fried branzino milanese, avocado, onion, tomato, aji verde sauce (no sides)

$32.00

Salmon con Chutney de Mango y Pia

blackened salmon, pineapple-mango chutney, coconut rice (no sides)

$32.00

Pollo al Ajillo con Espinaca

boneless chicken breast, garlic-cream sauce, sauted spinach

$27.50

Bistek de Pollo

grilled chicken breast, caramelized onions

$24.25

Chuletas Encebolladas

grilled marinated pork chops, sauted onions

$28.75

Bistek de Palomilla

seared thinly pounded sirloin steak, caramelized onions

$27.50

Bistec Salteado

stir fry beef, sweet peppers, onions, tomato, jalapeo, cilantro, sweet plantains, white rice

$28.75

Masitas de Puerco

fried pork morsels, lime marinated onions

$24.00

Arroz Chino-Cubano

grilled shrimp, vegetable & egg stir fried rice, peas, soy, cabbage (no sides)

$27.50

Guava Glazed BBQ Ribs

served with Cuban-style mashed potatoes

$26.50

Tasajo con Boniato

braised salt-cured shredded beef, Cuban sweet potato, rice (no additional sides)

$24.25

Whole Fried Branzino

vegetable fricassee, chickpea medley

$29.25

Rabo Encendido

oxtail stew served with sweet potato puree (available Fri & Sat from 5 pm to 9 pm)

$33.00

Lunch and Dinner Entrees

Lunch and Dinner Entrees

Lunch and Dinner Soup

Lunch and Dinner Soup

Sopa de Pollo

Homemade chicken soup with potatoes, carrots, celery, corn and cut spaghetti.

$9.00

El Cubano Pressed Sandwich

pulled pork, ham, swiss cheese, pickle, garlic mojo

$16.50

Churrasco Pressed Sandwich

grilled sliced skirt steak, caramelized onions, chimichurri sauce,potato sticks

$21.00

Pan con Bistec Pressed Sandwich

thin beefsteak, lettuce, tomato, onion, potato sticks

$17.75

Crispy Fish Sandwich

branzino Milanese, avocado, onion, tomato, aji verde sauce on cuban bread, french fries

$18.75

Media Noche Pressed Sandwich

roast pork, ham, swiss cheese, pickle, garlic mojo, cuban brioche

$16.50

Havana Club

triple decker sandwich, grilled chicken, bacon, tomato, avocado,onion, mayo, multi grain bread (not pressed)

$17.75

Chicken Breast Pressed Sandwich

grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, potato sticks

$16.50

Fried Chicken Sandwich

bacon, tomato, avocado, peperoncini, jalapeo aioli on toasted brioche bun, served with house-made chips (not pressed)

$15.50

Cuban Reuben

corned beef, braised short rib, swiss cheese, pickle, mustard caraway mojo

$19.50

Pan con Lechon Pressed Sandwich

roasted pork with garlic mojo

$12.00

Croqueta Preparada Pressed Sandwich

smoked ham croquette, swiss cheese, ham, pickle, garlic mojo

$14.25

Choripan Pressed Sandwich

grilled chorizo and onions, potato sticks

$11.00

Jamon y Queso Pressed Sandwich

Ham, Swiss, pickle and garlic mojo.

$9.00

The Legendary Elena Ruth Sandwich

turkey breast, strawberry jam, cream cheese, cuban brioche

$16.50

Miami Ropa Vieja Sandwich

our popular ropa vieja, pullman style bread, house fries (not pressed)

$15.00

Pressed Sandwiches

Pressed Sandwiches

Hot Box Classics

Hot Box Classics

Empanada de Pollo

Turnover filled with chicken.

$5.50

Empanada de Carne

Turnover filled with ground beef.

$5.50

Papa Rellena

Cuban beef picadillo stuffed potato ball

$5.50

Cubanada Empanada

Pulled pork, ham, swiss, pickle, garlic mojo.

$5.50

Vegan Empanada

curried cauliflower, potato and edamame beans with mango-pineapple chutney

$5.50

Croqueta de Jamon

Smoked ham and onion croquette.

$4.00

Ensalada De Espinaca y Remolacha

baby spinach, mango, avocado, roasted beets, oranges, onion, macadamia nuts, blue cheese, champagne vinaigrette

$16.50

Ensalada Andina*

quinoa, pistachios, cucumber, chickpeas, tomato, onion, mint, queso fresco, sherry wine vinaigrette *contains nuts

$17.75

Boniato y Col Risada

roasted sweet potato, kale, apple, cranberries, roasted coconut flakes, chipotle-honey vinaigrette

$17.75

Ensalada Criolla

mixed crisp baby lettuces, tomatoes, onion, avocado, shaved manchego cheese, oregano vinaigrette

$15.50

Main Salads

Main Salads

Daily Specials

Daily Specials

Rabo Encendido Monday Special

Oxtail stew.

$29.00

Chicharron de Pollo Monday Special

Marinated fried chicken chunks.

$14.50

Lechon Asado Monday Special

Roasted pork.

$18.75

Pollo Asado Monday Special

Roasted chicken breast

$14.50

Pollo Asado Thigh Monday Special

$14.50

Picadillo Tuesday Special

Havana-style ground beef.

$15.50

Ropa Vieja Tuesday Special

Shredded flank steak.

$18.75

Pollo Asado Tuesday Special

Roasted chicken breast.

$14.50

Pollo Asado Thigh Tuesday Special

$14.50

Carne con Papa Wednesday Special

Beef stew.

$16.50

Fricasse de Pollo Wednesday Special

Braised chicken and potato stew.

$14.50

Lechon Asado Wednesday Special

Roasted pork.

$18.75

Pollo Asado Wednesday Special

Roasted chicken breast.

$14.50

Pollo Asado Thigh Wednesday Special

$14.50

Picadillo Thursday Special

Havana-style ground beef.

$15.50

Rabo Encendido Thursday Special

Oxtail stew.

$29.00

Chicken in Garlic Sauce Thursday Special

Boneless chicken breast in garlic sauce served with spinach.

$16.50

Pollo Asado Thursday Special

Roasted chicken breast.

$14.50

Pollo Asado Thigh Thursday Special

$14.50

Carne con Papa Friday bSpecial

Beef stew.

$16.50

Pescado al Ajillo Friday Special

Tilapia in garlic sauce.

$17.75

Pollo Asado Friday Special

Roasted chicken breast.

$14.50

Pollo Asado Thigh Friday Special

$14.50

Ropa Vieja Saturday Special

Shredded flank steak.

$18.25

Lechon Asado Saturday Special

Roasted pork.

$18.75

Pollo Asado Saturday Special

Roasted chicken breast.

$14.50

Pollo Asado Thigh Saturday Special

$14.50

Ropa Vieja Sunday Special

Shredded flank steak. Served from 5 pm to 9 pm.

$18.75

Lechon Asado Sunday Special

Roasted pork. Served from 5 pm to 9 pm.

$18.75

Pollo Asado Sunday Special

Roasted chicken breast. Served from 5 pm to 9 pm.

$14.50

Pollo Asado Thigh Sunday Special

Served from 5 pm to 9 pm.

$14.50

Garbanzo Soup (large)

Chick Pea Soup

$9.50

Garbanzo Soup (medium)

Chick Pea Soup

$7.75

Lentil Soup (large)

$9.50

Lentil Soup (medium)

$7.75

Green Pea Soup (large)

$9.50

Green Pea Soup(medium)

$7.75

Galician Soup (large)

White Bean Soup

$9.50

Galician Soup (medium)

White Bean Soup

$7.75

Seafood Soup (large)

shrimp, mussels, clams, fish, seafood broth

$21.00

Arroz con Pollo Saturday Special

Chicken and yellow rice casserole with sweet plantain (no choice of sides).

$13.00

Moro Rice

Made with pork. Black beans and rice.

$5.50

Tostones con Mojo

Twice fried green plantains with garlic sauce.

$6.25

Yuca

Fried or boiled cassava.

$6.25

French Fries

$5.50

Lunch and Dinner Sides

Lunch and Dinner Sides

Sunday Brunch Eggs

Sunday Brunch Eggs

Churrasco Burrito

grilled skirt steak, rice, beans, guacamole, queso fresco

$22.00

Chilaquiles con Churrasquito

grilled skirt steak, lightly fried corn tortilla simmered in green sauce, fried eggs, sour cream, queso fresco

$27.50

Vaca Frita Brunch Bowl

fried shredded beef and onions, yellow rice, pico de gallo, queso fresco, fried egg, avocado

$24.25

Bacon

$7.75

Platanos Maduros Sweet Plantains

$6.25

Yuca Frita

fried cassava

$6.50

Yuca Trufa

yuca fries, truffle oil

$9.50

Sunday Brunch Sides

Sunday Brunch Sides

Batidos

Batidos

Batidos

Tropical fruit smoothie made with milk or just blended with ice choice of 1 fruit. Add fruit for an additional charge.

$10.00

Morir Sonando

Frapp made with fresh orange juice, evaporated milk and sugar.

$10.00

Joe Tea

$3.50

Spanish Soda (can)

$2.75

Soda (can)

$2.75

Americano

$3.50

Espresso

$2.75

Cubaccino

$3.50

Cafe con Leche

$3.50

Cortadito

mini cafe con leche

$2.75

Iced Cafe Con Leche

$4.25

Tea

$2.25

Hot Chocolate

$3.25

Natalies Handcrafted OJ

$4.00

Fruit Nectars

Guava or Mango (8oz)

$3.00

Poland Spring Water

16.9 oz

$2.75

Beverages

Beverages

Dessert made in-house

Dessert made in-house

Flan de Leche Tradicional

Cuban crme caramel

$12.00

Chocolate Lava Cake

strawberries, mango ice cream, coconut flakes

$13.25

Tres Leches

Vanilla sponge cake soaked in three milks and rum, topped with meringue.

$13.25

Havana Banana

banana pudding, oreo cookies, coconut flakes

$13.25

Torta de Limon

Frozen key lime pie with cilantro or lime syrup and toasted almonds.

$13.25

Torta de Queso y Mango

Coconut mango cheesecake with mango sauce.

$13.25

Empanada de Guayaba y Queso

Guava and cream cheese turnover.

$6.50

Cafe con Leche Flan

cuban crme caramel, espresso, chocolate covered espresso beans

$13.25

Pollo Asado - breast

roast chicken

$14.50

Pollo Asado - thigh

roast chicken

$14.50

Lechon Asado

roast pork, pickled onion

$18.75

Ropa Vieja

shredded beef, peppers & onions

$18.75

Cubanisimo

Cubanisimo

Paella Thursday

Paella Thursday

Paella

bomba rice, shrimp, mussels, chicken, chorizo, saffron

$31.00

Esparragos con Romesco y Amendras*

contains nuts - grilled asparagus, romesco sauce, marcona almonds,manchego cheese

$13.25

Fabada de Camaron

sauted shrimp, spanish chorizo, white beans, tomatoes, olives

$17.75

Pimientos con Berengena Tatemada

blistered shishito peppers, charred eggplant dip

$13.25

Appetizer Wontons de Camaron

fried shrimp wontons, spicy soy-ginger sauce

$17.75

Appetizer Taco Chino

grilled churrasco steak, corn tortillas, kimchi, salsa cruda

$17.75

Appetizer Masitas Cantonesas*

*contains nuts - fried pork chunks, cucumber, spicy peanut miso sauce, sesame, scallions

$17.75

Entree Arroz Chino Cubano

grilled shrimp, stir fry rice, vegetables, cabbage, soy

$27.50

Entree Churrasco Lo Mein

stir fry noodles, skirt steak, peppers, onion, soy-oyster sauce

$26.25

Entree Chino Latino Fried Chicken*

*contains nuts - tsingtao beer batter fried chicken, bean sprouts, greens, peanut-miso sauce,scallions

$26.25

Chino Cubano Tuesday

Chino Cubano Tuesday