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CHINO-CUBANO TUESDAY
5-9pm
The Lost History of Cuban-Chinese Cuisine
A fascinating blend of Chinese and Cuban cuisine emerged in Cuba during the late 19th century with the arrival of Chinese immigrants on sugarcane plantations. The popularity of Cuban-Chinese cuisine spread beyond the Chinese community and was embraced by all Cubans. These restaurants became an integral part of Cuban culture, offering a unique culinary experience that blends the best of both worlds.
While historical events dispersed the Cuban-Chinese culture, the cuisine found a home in the exiled communities of Southern Florida and Northern New Jersey, where in the 1970’s and 80’s Chino-Cubano restaurants were some of the most popular. Inspired by this history, we aim to bring back the essence of, but also reinterpret, Chino-Cubano cuisine!
Join us on Chino-Cubano Tuesdays at La Isla to celebrate this delightful culinary fusion and be part of this culinary adventure to rediscover the lost flavors of Chino-Cubano cuisine with a sense of heritage, innovation and fun!
APPETIZERS
*contains nuts
Wontons de Camaron
fried shrimp wontons, spicy soy-ginger sauce 16
Taco Chino
grilled churrasco steak, corn tortillas, kimchi, salsa cruda 16
Masitas Cantonesas*
fried pork chunks, cucumber, spicy peanut miso sauce, sesame, scallions 16
ENTREES
*contains nuts
Churrasco Lo Mein
stir fry noodles, skirt steak, peppers, onion, soy-oyster sauce 24
Arroz Chino Cubano
grilled shrimp, stir fry rice, vegetables, cabbage, soy 25
Chino Latino Fried Chicken
tsingtao beer batter fried chicken, bean sprouts, greens, peanut-miso sauce,
scallions 24
PAELLA THURSDAY
5-8:30pm
Paella
bomba rice, shrimp, mussels, chicken, chorizo, saffron
29
TAPAS
Esparragos con Romesco y Almendras* 12
grilled asparagus, romesco sauce, marcona almonds, manchego cheese *contains nuts
Fabada de Camaron 16
sautéed shrimp, spanish chorizo, white beans, tomatoes, olives
Pimientos del Padron con Dip de Berengena Tatemada 12
blistered shishito peppers, charred eggplant dip
Appetizers
Guacamole Hoboque Ño 16
hass avocado, cilantro, lime, jalapeno, pomegranate, pepitas, queso fresco, malanga chips
Croquetas de Bacalao 16
codfish croquettes, arugula, lemon-paprika aioli
Montaditos 16
grilled shrimp, spanish chorizo, chimichurri sauce, over tostones
Yuca Brava 14
fried yuca, Spanish chorizo, spicy aioli, manchego cheese
Gazpacho Verde con Jaiba 16
crab meat salad, chilled green gazpacho, paprika oil
SOUP*
Sopa de Pollo / Chicken Soup
homemade chicken soup, potatoes, carrots, celery,
corn, cut spaghetti med 7.50 / lg 9.50
Soup of the Day
Mon: Garbanzo med 7 / lg 8.50
Tues: Green Pea med 7 / lg 850
Wed: Lentil med 7 / lg 7.50
Thurs: Galician/White Bean med 7 / lg 8.50
Fri & Sat: Seafood Soup 18
shrimp, mussels, clams, fish, seafood broth
*TAKE OUT SOUPS are larger portion -add $1
Hot Box Classics
Empanada de Pollo o Carne 5 ea
turnover filled with chicken or beef
Cubanada Empanada 5 ea
pulled pork, ham, swiss cheese, pickle, garlic mojo
Vegan Empanada 5 ea.
curried cauliflower, potato and edamame beans with mango-pineapple chutney
Croqueta de Jamón 3.5 ea
smoked ham and onion croquette
Papa Rellena 5 ea
Cuban beef picadillo stuffed potato ball
with salsa ranchera $1.00 extra
MAIN SALADS
Available with any salad below:
chicken 7 / shrimp 10 / blackened salmon 13 / skirt steak 14
Latina Sassy Salad 14
pineapple, artisan lettuce, roasted pumpkin seeds, jicama, citrus vinaigrette, tajin chili powder
Ensalada Criolla 14
mixed crisp baby lettuces, tomatoes, onion, avocado, shaved manchego cheese, oregano vinaigrette
Chopped Salad 15
black beans, corn, onion, lettuce, tomato, crispy tortilla, cilantro-lime vinaigrette, queso fresco
Espinaca y Remolacha 15
baby spinach, mango, avocado, roasted beets, oranges, onion, macadamia nuts, blue cheese, champagne vinaigrette
ENTRÉES
Choice of two side dishes: rice, beans, yuca, maduro
Churrasco con Chimichurri 37
grilled marinated skirt steak, chimichurri sauce
Guava Glazed BBQ Ribs 24
served with Cuban-style mashed potatoes (no sides)
Camarones Enchilados 26
creole style sautéed jumbo shrimp, peppers, olives, onions
Camarones al Ajillo 26
sautéed jumbo shrimp, white wine garlic sauce
Pollo al Ajillo con Espinaca 25
boneless chicken breast, garlic-cream sauce, sautéed spinach
Bistec de Pollo 22
grilled chicken breast, caramelized onions
Masitas de Puerco 22
fried pork morsels, lime marinated onions
Bistec de Palomilla 25
seared thinly pounded sirloin steak, caramelized onions
Bistec Salteado 26
stir fry beef, sweet peppers, onions, tomato, jalapeño, cilantro, sweet plantains, white rice (no sides)
Arroz Chino-Cubano 25
grilled shrimp, vegetable & egg stir fried rice, peas, soy, cabbage (no sides)
Salmon con Chutney de Mango y Piña 30
blackened salmon, pineapple-mango chutney, coconut rice (no sides)
Chuletas Encebolladas 26
grilled marinated pork chops, sautéed onions
Pescado Empanizado 29
pan fried branzino milanese, avocado, onion, tomato, aji verde sauce (no sides)
Rabo Encendido
oxtail stew served with sweet potato puree
Available Fri & Sat from 5 pm to 10 pm
30
PRESSED SANDWICHES
*not pressed
El Cubano 15
pulled pork, ham, swiss cheese, pickle, garlic mojo
Pan con Bistec 16
thin beefsteak, lettuce, tomato, onion, potato sticks
Churrasco Sandwich 19
grilled sliced skirt steak, caramelized onions, chimichurri sauce, potato sticks
Media Noche 15
roast pork, ham, swiss cheese, pickle, garlic mojo, cuban brioche
Havana Club* 16
triple decker sandwich, grilled chicken, bacon, tomato, avocado, onion, mayo, multi grain bread
Chicken Breast Sandwich 15
grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, potato sticks
Cuban Reuben 18
corned beef, braised short rib, swiss cheese, pickle, mustard caraway seed mojo
PRESSED SANDWICHES
Moros y Cristianos sm 5 lg 6
black beans and rice (made with pork)
Arroz con Gandules sm 5 lg 6
yellow rice with pigeon peas
White Rice sm 4 lg 5
Black Beans sm 4.50 med 5.50 lg 8
(vegetarian)
Red Beans sm 5 med 6 lg 8.50
Tostones con Mojo 6
twice fried green plantains with garlic sauce
Platanos Maduros 6
fried ripe yellow plantains
Yuca 6
fried or boiled cassava
French Fries 5
Steamed Vegetables 6
mixed steamed veggies
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