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.
Bistec Encebollado
Servido con arroz, frijoles, maduro y ensalada. Grilled beef steak with caramelized onions with rice, beans, sweet plantain and salad.
Churrasco
Servido con salsa chimichurri, arroz, papas fritas y ensalada. Grilled Sirloin Steak with chimichurri sauce, rice, french fries and salad.
Entrana
Servido con arroz, frijoles y ensalada. Grilled skirt steak with rice, beans and salad.
Chuletas A La Parilla
Servido con arroz, frijoles, maduro y ensalada. Grilled pork chops with rice, beans, sweet plantain and salad.
Chuletas Fritas
Servido con arroz, frijoles, maduro y ensalada. Fried pork chops with rice, beans, sweet plantain and salad.
Lomo De Cerdo Apanado
Servido con arroz, frijoles, maduro y ensalada. Breaded pork loin with rice, beans, sweet plantain and salad.
Lomo De Cerdo A La Parrila
Servido con arroz, frijoles, maduro y ensalada. Grilled pork loin with rice, beans, sweet plantain and salad.
Pechuga Apanada
Servedo con arroz, papas fritas y ensalada. Breaded chicken breast with rice, french fries, and salad.
Pechuga A La Parrila
Servedo con arroz, papas fritas y ensalada. Grilled chicken breast with rice, french fries, and salad.
Pechuga Al Limon
Servedo con arroz, papas fritas y ensalada. Chicken breast in lime sauce with rice, french fries and salad.
Chicharron De Pollo Con Hueso
Servedo con tostones y ensalada. Fried chunks of chicken with bones with fried green plantain and salad.
Chicharron De Pollo Sin Hueso
Servedo con tostones y ensalada. Fried chunks of chicken without bones with fried green plantains and salad.
Pollo
Mariscos
Cazuela De Marisccos
Hearty seafood in a white cream (calamari, octopus, shrimp, scallops and clams).
Crema De Camarones
Shrimp cream.
Langostinos Al Ajillo
Shrimp in a garlic sauce.
Langostinos Apanados
Shrimp in breaded.
Langostinos A La Criolla
Shrimp in a home style.
Arroz A La Marinera
Mixed yellow rice with seafood (calamari, octopus, shrimp, scallops and clams).
Arroz Con Camarones
Rice with shrimp.
Filete Marinado
Cubierto con mariscos. Flounder fillet topped with seafood (calamari, octopus, shrimp, scallops and clams).
Filete Apanado
Flounder fillet breaded sauce.
Filete Al Ajillo
Flounder fillet in garlic sauce.
Asopado De Mariscos
Seafood gumbo (calamari, octopus, shrimp, scallops and clams).
Asopado De Camarones
Shrimp gumbo.
Asopados
Pescado
Pargo Frito
Whole fried red snapper.
Pargo Marinado
Whole fried red snapper topped with seafood (calamari, octopus, shromp, scallop and clams).
Stripped Bass
Whole fried, marinated or steamed striped bass.
Majarra Frita
Whole fried progie.
Tostones
Fried green plantains.
Maduro
Fried sweet plantain.
Papas Fritas
French fries.
Papas Criollas
Creole potatoes.
Yuca Frita
Fried cassava.
Yuca Guisada
Stewed cassava.
4 Orden De Arepitas
Order of 4 small corn cakes.
Orden De Aguacate
Order of avocado.
Arroz Y Frijoles
Rice and beans.
Ensalada De Aguacate
Avocado salad.
Arroz Blanco
Rice.
Frijoles
Ordenes Adicionales
Jugos en Agua & Leche
Maracuya Jugo
Mora Jugo
Lulo Jugo
Mango Jugo
Guanabana Jugo
Limonada Fresca
Fresh lemonade.
Limonada De Fresa
Strawberry lemonade.
Colombian Soda
Choice of flavor.
Soda
Choice of flavor.
Bottled Water
Clamato
Apple Juice
Snapple Ice Tea
Cranberry Juice
Orange Juice
Red Bull
Bebidas
Bebidas Calientes
Hot Tea
Hot Coffee
Hot Coffee Pintao
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.
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.
Carne Asada Con Arepa Con Queso
Carne asada y arepa con queso grilled steak with corn cake topped with shredded cheese.
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.
Platos Tipicos
Appetizers
Empanadas De Queso
Cheese patty.
Empanadas De Camaron
Shrimp patty.
Empanadas De Carne
Beef patty.
Empanadas De Pollo
Chicken patty.
Chicharron De Cerdo Con Tostones
Fried pork skin with fried plantains.
Chorizo Con Tostones
Fried colombian sausage with fried green plantains.
Salchipapas
Chicken sausage with french fries.
Deditos De Pollo On Papas Fritas
Chicken fingers with french fries.
Alitas De Pollo Con Papas
Choice of Buffalo, sweet soy chili, general sauce, lemon pepper, barbecue, honey bbq served with ranch or blue cheese.
Platano Con Queso
Fried sweet plantain covered with shredded cheese.
Arepa Con Queso Hecha En Casa
Homemade corn cake covered with shredded cheese.
Coctel De Camarones
Shrimp cocktail.
Ceviche De Camarones Con Tostones
Raw shrimp marinated in citrus juices with fried green plantain.
Chips Con Guacamole
Media Picada
Grilled meat, pork skin, fried chicken, colombian sausage, fried green plantain, fried cassava, creole potato and corn cake.
Marranitas
4 Green fried plantains with guacamole & pieces of fried pork skin on top
Sopa De Pollo
Chicken soup.
Sopa De Menudencias
Giblet soup.
Sopa De Carne
Beef soup.