La Cucharita Paisa Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to La Cucharita Paisa, a culinary gem nestled in the Bronx, where vibrant Colombian flavors come alive. This cozy and colorful eatery offers a menu that is both authentic and satisfying, drawing rave reviews from patrons who can't get enough of its rich offerings.

  • Star Dishes: Indulge in the mouthwatering Carne Asada, perfectly paired with whole maduras, rice, beans, and a refreshing side salad.
  • Creative Beverages: Complement your meal with a robust Passion Fruit Margarita or a unique Espresso Martini with mezcal for a delightful twist.
  • Famous Empanadas: Try the standout empanadas filled with shrimp, cheese, and chicken—the overwhelming favorites of many guests.

La Cucharita Paisa shines not just for its delicious cuisine but also for its inviting atmosphere, where laughter and music create the perfect dining experience. Whether you're dining in or ordering delivery, this restaurant is sure to exceed expectations. Experience the delight of Colombian food with a warm touch of service—your taste buds will thank you!

Carnes

Carne Asada

Servido con arroz, frijoles, maduro y ensalada. Grilled steak with rice, beans, sweet plantain and salad.

US$18.00

Bistec Encebollado

Servido con arroz, frijoles, maduro y ensalada. Grilled beef steak with caramelized onions with rice, beans, sweet plantain and salad.

US$19.00

Churrasco

Servido con salsa chimichurri, arroz, papas fritas y ensalada. Grilled Sirloin Steak with chimichurri sauce, rice, french fries and salad.

US$35.00

Entrana

Servido con arroz, frijoles y ensalada. Grilled skirt steak with rice, beans and salad.

US$35.00

Chuletas A La Parilla

Servido con arroz, frijoles, maduro y ensalada. Grilled pork chops with rice, beans, sweet plantain and salad.

US$18.00

Chuletas Fritas

Servido con arroz, frijoles, maduro y ensalada. Fried pork chops with rice, beans, sweet plantain and salad.

US$18.00

Lomo De Cerdo Apanado

Servido con arroz, frijoles, maduro y ensalada. Breaded pork loin with rice, beans, sweet plantain and salad.

US$17.00

Lomo De Cerdo A La Parrila

Servido con arroz, frijoles, maduro y ensalada. Grilled pork loin with rice, beans, sweet plantain and salad.

US$17.00

Pechuga Apanada

Servedo con arroz, papas fritas y ensalada. Breaded chicken breast with rice, french fries, and salad.

US$18.00

Pechuga A La Parrila

Servedo con arroz, papas fritas y ensalada. Grilled chicken breast with rice, french fries, and salad.

US$18.00

Pechuga Al Limon

Servedo con arroz, papas fritas y ensalada. Chicken breast in lime sauce with rice, french fries and salad.

US$19.00

Chicharron De Pollo Con Hueso

Servedo con tostones y ensalada. Fried chunks of chicken with bones with fried green plantain and salad.

US$15.00

Chicharron De Pollo Sin Hueso

Servedo con tostones y ensalada. Fried chunks of chicken without bones with fried green plantains and salad.

US$17.00

Pollo

Mariscos

Cazuela De Marisccos

Hearty seafood in a white cream (calamari, octopus, shrimp, scallops and clams).

US$26.00

Crema De Camarones

Shrimp cream.

US$20.00

Langostinos Al Ajillo

Shrimp in a garlic sauce.

US$23.00

Langostinos Apanados

Shrimp in breaded.

US$23.00

Langostinos A La Criolla

Shrimp in a home style.

US$23.00

Arroz A La Marinera

Mixed yellow rice with seafood (calamari, octopus, shrimp, scallops and clams).

US$25.00

Arroz Con Camarones

Rice with shrimp.

US$23.00

Filete Marinado

Cubierto con mariscos. Flounder fillet topped with seafood (calamari, octopus, shrimp, scallops and clams).

US$33.00

Filete Apanado

Flounder fillet breaded sauce.

US$18.00

Filete Al Ajillo

Flounder fillet in garlic sauce.

US$18.00

Asopado De Mariscos

Seafood gumbo (calamari, octopus, shrimp, scallops and clams).

US$28.00

Asopado De Camarones

Shrimp gumbo.

US$26.00

Asopados

Pescado

Pargo Frito

Whole fried red snapper.

US$32.00

Pargo Marinado

Whole fried red snapper topped with seafood (calamari, octopus, shromp, scallop and clams).

US$42.00

Stripped Bass

Whole fried, marinated or steamed striped bass.

US$32.00

Majarra Frita

Whole fried progie.

US$19.00

Tostones

Fried green plantains.

US$6.00

Maduro

Fried sweet plantain.

US$6.00

Papas Fritas

French fries.

US$5.00

Papas Criollas

Creole potatoes.

US$6.00

Yuca Frita

Fried cassava.

US$6.00

Yuca Guisada

Stewed cassava.

US$7.00

4 Orden De Arepitas

Order of 4 small corn cakes.

US$5.00

Orden De Aguacate

Order of avocado.

US$6.00

Arroz Y Frijoles

Rice and beans.

US$7.00

Ensalada De Aguacate

Avocado salad.

US$9.00

Arroz Blanco

Rice.

Frijoles

Ordenes Adicionales

Jugos en Agua & Leche

Maracuya Jugo

Mora Jugo

Lulo Jugo

Mango Jugo

Guanabana Jugo

Limonada Fresca

Fresh lemonade.

US$5.00

Limonada De Fresa

Strawberry lemonade.

US$5.00

Colombian Soda

Choice of flavor.

US$4.00

Soda

Choice of flavor.

US$2.00

Bottled Water

US$2.00

Clamato

US$2.00

Apple Juice

US$3.00

Snapple Ice Tea

US$3.00

Cranberry Juice

US$3.00

Orange Juice

US$3.00

Red Bull

US$5.00

Bebidas

Bebidas Calientes

Hot Tea

US$2.00

Hot Coffee

US$3.00

Hot Coffee Pintao

US$3.00

La Cucharita Paisa

Chorizo, chicharron, 1/4 pollo, carne asada, morcilla, maduro, arepa, aguacate, arroz, frijoles, y ensalada. Colombian sausage, pork skin, 1/4 chicken, grilled meat, blood sausage, sweet plantain, corn cake, avocado, rice, beans and salad.

US$28.00

Bandeja Tipica

Carne asada, chicharron, arroz, frijoles, huevo, maduro, aguacate y arepa. Grilled meat, pork skin, rice, beans, egg, sweet plantain, avocado and corn cake.

US$20.00

Carne Asada Con Arepa Con Queso

Carne asada y arepa con queso grilled steak with corn cake topped with shredded cheese.

US$17.00

Picada Cucharita Paisa

Carne asada, chicharron, chorizo, pollo frito, morcilla tostones, yuca frita, papa criolla y arepa. Grilled meat, pork skin, colombian sausage, fried chicken, blood sausage, fried green plantain, fried cassava, creole potato and corn cake.

US$39.00

Platos Tipicos

Appetizers

Empanadas De Queso

Cheese patty.

US$3.00

Empanadas De Camaron

Shrimp patty.

US$3.00

Empanadas De Carne

Beef patty.

US$3.00

Empanadas De Pollo

Chicken patty.

US$3.00

Chicharron De Cerdo Con Tostones

Fried pork skin with fried plantains.

US$11.00

Chorizo Con Tostones

Fried colombian sausage with fried green plantains.

US$8.00

Salchipapas

Chicken sausage with french fries.

US$10.00

Deditos De Pollo On Papas Fritas

Chicken fingers with french fries.

US$12.00

Alitas De Pollo Con Papas

Choice of Buffalo, sweet soy chili, general sauce, lemon pepper, barbecue, honey bbq served with ranch or blue cheese.

US$14.00

Platano Con Queso

Fried sweet plantain covered with shredded cheese.

US$6.00

Arepa Con Queso Hecha En Casa

Homemade corn cake covered with shredded cheese.

US$6.00

Coctel De Camarones

Shrimp cocktail.

US$16.00

Ceviche De Camarones Con Tostones

Raw shrimp marinated in citrus juices with fried green plantain.

US$18.00

Chips Con Guacamole

US$12.00

Media Picada

Grilled meat, pork skin, fried chicken, colombian sausage, fried green plantain, fried cassava, creole potato and corn cake.

US$26.00

Marranitas

4 Green fried plantains with guacamole & pieces of fried pork skin on top

US$20.00

Sopa De Pollo

Chicken soup.

Sopa De Menudencias

Giblet soup.

Sopa De Carne

Beef soup.

Sopas