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La Cantina by La Catrina

La Cantina by La Catrina

Puerto Rican-Mexican · San Juan · $$
📍 304 Avenida Juan Ponce de León
4.6 on Google (? reviews)

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Hours

Closed
Sun
Closed
Mon
10 AM–7:30 PM
Tue
10 AM–7:30 PM
Wed
10 AM–7:30 PM
Thu
10 AM–12 AM
Fri
10 AM–12:30 AM
Sat
11 AM–1 AM
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Menu

Appetizers10 dishes

Mexican Sliders & Chips (3)

$18.00

3 mini hamburger de carne molida con queso, guacamole, pico de gallo y salsa chipotle y con chips. Añádele papas fritas por $4 / 3 mini ground beef hamburgers with cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, and chipotle sauce, served with chips. Add fries for $4.

Mini Bacalaitos (4)

$9.00

Small codfish fritters typically made with salted cod, flour, and seasonings, deep-fried to a golden brown.

1lb Chicharrones Pollo / Chicken Cracklings

$10.95

Crispy chicken cracklings served with choice of sides: rice and beans, mamposteado rice, salads, or plantains (includes seasonal breadfruit option).

Alcapurrias Masa

$5.00

Choose between beef or corned beef filling.

Mini Bolas Pollo rellenas Jamon y Queso (5) / Mini Chicken Cordon Bleu

$9.00

Crispy breaded chicken balls filled with ham and melted cheese. Five pieces per serving.

Chicharrones Dorado / Mahi Mahi Bites (8)

$11.95

Mahi Mahi bites, choice of side: rice & beans variants, pasta or grains salad, green salad, plantain options including fried, breadfruit (seasonal), sweet.

Mini Alcapurrias (6)

$8.00

Mini Pasteles Arroz (3)

$4.00

Tender masa filled with seasoned rice, wrapped in banana leaves, and garnished with fresh cilantro.

Mini Empanadillas Pollo (5)

$10.00

Corn dough turnovers typically filled with seasoned chicken, served as a set of five mini empanadas.

Mini Sorullos Maíz (8)

$9.00

Fried cornmeal sticks, typically served with a side of cheese or dipping sauce.

Salads4 dishes

Ensalada Cantina / Cantina Salads

$13.95

Ensalada mixta con pico de gallo, queso mejicano, guacamole y aderezo a escoger.

Ensalada Mixta Pulpo y Camarones / Octopus and Shrimp Cold Salad

$28.95

Octopus and shrimp cold salad. Choose from green plantains or breadfruit plantains (5 pieces).

Ensalada Camarones / Shrimp Salad

$18.95

Shrimp salad with choice of mariscos topping: green plantains, breadfruit plantains, or mofongo.

Ensalada Pulpo / Octopus Cold Salad

$17.95

Octopus cold salad with choice of green plantains or breadfruit plantains (5 pieces).

Tacos & Mexican18 dishes

Flautas

$18.00

Crujientes tortillas de maíz enrolladas y rellenas de cerdo o pollo, servidas con lechuga, pico de gallo, guacamole y crema mexicana.

Montaditos Tortilla Maíz (2)

$16.00

Tortillas de maíz crujiente. Con carnita, guacamole y pico de gallo.

Queso Fundido & Chips

$12.00

Cremoso queso derretido acompañado de crujientes tortillas de maíz.

Guacamole & Chips

$12.00

Guacamole hecho en casa diariamente servido con crujientes tortillas.

Triangles de Explosion (Jalapeno Popper)

$9.00

Crispy golden balls filled with melted cheese and spicy jalapeños, offering a delightful combination of creamy and tangy flavors.

Pico de Gallo de Parcha & Chips

$10.00

Preparado al momento con ingredientes frescos, servido con crujientes tortillas de maíz.

Nachos Cantina

$20.00

Capas crujientes de tortillas de maíz con pico de gallo, guacamole, refrito, salsa de queso, y crema mexicana puedes escoger entre pollo, carne de res molida o ambas carnes.

Ceviche a la Mexicana (Mero) & Chips

$18.00

Preparado al momento con jugo fresco de lima, y pico de gallo de parcha servido con tortillas de maíz crujiente o tostones.

★ Popular

3 Tacos Baja

$15.95

Filete de mero empanado, lechuga, pico de gallo de parcha,y spicy chipotle mayo en tortilla suave de trigo.

3 Tacos Carnitas

$13.95

Lechuga, tomate, queso mixto rallado en tortilla suave de trigo.

3 Tacos de Carne Molida

$15.95

Lechuga, tomate, queso mixto rallado en tortilla suave de trigo.

3 Tacos Ensalada Granos (Vegan)

$13.95

Lechuga, tomate, queso mixto rallado en tortilla suave de trigo.

3 Tacos de Pollo

$15.95

Lechuga, tomate, queso mixto rallado en tortilla suave de trigo.

3 Tacos de Camarones

$17.95

Camarones cocinados a la parrilla, lechuga, pico de gallo de parcha y spicy chipotle mayo en tortilla suave de trigo.

Quesadillas and Chips

$10.95

Tortilla de trigo suave rellena de queso monterey, servida con pico de gallo, crema mexicana y chips.

Fajitas with Cilantro Rice

$14.95

Incluye: cuatro (4) plantillas trigo, pimientos, pico de gallo, guacamole, queso mexicano, crema mexicana y arroz cilantro.\\n\\nIncluded: four (4) flour tortillas, peppers, pico de Gallo, guacamole, Mexican cheese, sour cream and cilantro rice.

Burrito Supreme Gratin and Chips

$16.95

Relleno de lechuga y refrito, cubierto con queso gratinado, salsa tomate y crema mexicana, servido con crujientes tortillas de maíz.

Burrito Regular w. Red Sauce and Chips

$13.95

Relleno de lechuga, refrito, salsa de tomate, queso y crema mexicana.

Entrées26 dishes

Pechuga Encebollada / Chicken Breast w. Onions

$14.95

Chicken breast paired with onions. Choose one side: rice and beans, mamposteado rice, pasta or grains salad, green salad, fried or sweet plantains, seasonal breadfruit plantains. Salad option available.

★ Popular

1 lb Chicharrones de Pollo / Chicken Cracklings

$14.95

Crispy chicken cracklings served with choice of sides: rice and beans, mamposteado rice, salads, or plantains (includes seasonal breadfruit option).

★ Popular

1/4 Pollo Asado / 1/4 Roasted Chicken

$13.95

1/4 pollo asado - Served with choice of side: rice and beans, various salads, mamposteado rice, both savory and sweet plantains. Green salad optional.

Pechuga a la Milanesa

$17.95

Crispy breaded chicken breast. Side choices: rice with pink beans, mamposteado rice, pasta salad, rice with cilantro, green salad, fried plantains, or sweet plantain. Optional green salad.

★ Popular

Pechuga rellena Jamón y Queso / Stuffed Breast Ham and Cheese

$14.95

Chicken breast stuffed with ham and cheese. Side options include rice with beans, mamposteado rice, pasta salad, cilantro rice, grains or green salad, plantains, breadfruit plantains (seasonal), or sweet plantain. Salad choice with or without green salad.

Filetes de Pollo / Chicken Tender

$14.95

Chicken tenders offered with a diverse side selection: rice variants, pasta and grains salads, and both sweet and savory plantain options. Choose between salad or no salad, and select from onion, guava, or honey mustard sauces.

★ Popular

Empanada de pollo / Breaded Chicken

$16.95

Empanada de pollo: Crispy, golden chicken empanada. Options include rice and beans, mamposteado rice, various salads, or plantains. Choose with or without green salad.

★ Popular

Pechuga a la plancha / Grilled Chicken Breast

$14.95

Grilled chicken breast served with a choice of side: rice and beans, traditional mamposteado rice, pasta or grains salad, green salad, and various plantains. Option to include or exclude green salad.

★ Popular

2 Chuleta frita o parrilla / 2 Fried or Grilled Chop

$16.95

Pork chop, choice of fried or grilled. Select side: rice & beans, mamposteado rice, salads, or plantains. Option for with/without green salad.

Churrasco a la parrilla con chimichurri de cilantro (8oz-10oz) / Grilled Skirt Steak with Cilantro Chimi

$24.95

Grilled skirt steak, cilantro chimichurri. Choice of side: rice options, pasta salad/grains salad/green salads, tostones, seasonal breadfruit, sweet plantain.

Lasagna Carne Molida / Ground Beef Lasagna

$15.95

Todos los platos salen con ensalada verde e incluyen un complemento a escoger. Complemento extra, tendrá un costo adicional. / All dishes come with a green salad and include a side to choose from. Extra side, will have an additional cost.

Albondigas Guisadas / Stewed Meatball

$16.95

Stewed meatballs in savory sauce. Choose from rice and beans, various flavored rices, a variety of salads, or plantains. Optional green salad available.

★ Popular

Carne Frita Encebollada / Fried Pork with Onions

$15.95

Fried pork topped with onions. Choice of side: rice and beans, mamposteado rice, salads, plantains, or seasonal breadfruit plantains. Optional green salad inclusion.

★ Popular

Carne Guisada / Stewed Meat

$15.95

Carne Guisada: Tender stewed meat served with a choice of side: rice options, pasta salad, grain salad, salads, fried/to sweet plantains. Optional green salad.

★ Popular

Filete Res (Bistec) Encebollado / Onion Steak

$15.95

Bistec encebollado: thinly sliced steak topped with sautéed onions. Choice of side: rice variations, salads, or plantains. Optional green salad.

1/2 Rack Costillas St. Louis en salsa Bbq / BBQ St. Louis BackRibs

$18.95

Half rack St. Louis backribs in BBQ sauce. Choice of side: rice and beans, mamposteado rice, salads, plantains, or seasonal breadfruit plantains. Option for green salad.

Macarrones con Carne Molida / Elbow with Meat

$16.95

Macaroni with meat served with a choice of side: rice and pink beans, mamposteado rice, rice and cilantro, grains salad, etc. Option to add a green salad.

Wrap Carne Molida (2)

$14.95

Plantilla de harina rellena de carne molida, lechuga, tomate, pimientos y queso.\\n\\nFlour Tortilla with ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, peppers and cheese.

Corned Beef

$14.95

Corned beef served with choice of side including rice and beans, various salads, or plantain variations. Option to include or exclude green salad.

New York Steak (8oz -10oz)

$23.95

Juicy 10oz New York steak, choice of side: rice with pink beans, mamposteado rice, various salads, both plantain and breadfruit tostones, sweet plantain. Select desired doneness.

Filete Salmón / Salmon Fillet

$19.95

Salmon fillet served with a choice of side: rice and pink beans, mamposteado rice, pasta or grains salad, green salad, fried plantains, seasonal breadfruit plantains, sweet plantain. Option to add/remove green salad.

Filete Mero Salsa Coco / Grouper Fillet w. Coconut Sauce

$19.95

Mahi mahi filet with choice of side: rice and beans, mamposteado rice, various salads, or plantains. Option to include or exclude green salad.

Bacalao' Guisado

$15.95

Bacalao guisado, served with choice of side: rice options, salad varieties, or plantains, including seasonal breadfruit plantains.

Pulpo / Octopus

$17.95

Spicy crab salad typically includes king crab mixed with avocado and dressed in a spicy mayonnaise, served on a bed of fresh greens.

Filete Mero / Grouper Fillet

$17.95

Grouper fillet topped with onions. Side options include rice with beans, special mamposteado rice, salads, or plantains. Choose with or without green salad.

Camarones / Shrimps

$18.95

Succulent shrimp in a rich garlic sauce. Choose a side: mamposteado or white rice, pasta or grains salad, fried or sweet plantains, breadfruit plantains (seasonal).

Sides14 dishes

★ Popular

Amarillos (5) / Sweet Plantains (5)

$4.00

Caramelized sweet plantains, fried to a golden brown, offering a rich, natural sweetness.

Ensalada de Coditos / Pasta Salad

$6.00

Pasta salad typically includes elbow macaroni mixed with mayonnaise, vegetables such as carrots and peas, and occasionally bell peppers or onions.

Tostones de Plátano (5) / Fried Plantains (5)

$4.00

Five golden fried plantains, typically served as a crispy and savory complement to the main dish.

Mofongo / Mofongo

$8.00

Mashed fried green plantains traditionally mixed with garlic.

Arroz Mamposteado / Mamposteado Rice

$8.00

A harmonious blend of rice and beans,wih ori-color peppers, onions, chorizo and sweet platains meticulously cooked with a selection of traditional spices for an authentic taste.

Ensalada de Granos / Grains Salad

$6.00

A blend of mixed grains, typically includes cilantro, lime, and may be accompanied by nacho chips, aligning with traditional Mexican flavors.

Majado del Dia / Mashed of the day

$4.00

Majado de malanga lila, a mashed preparation of the purple malanga root, typically includes a smooth blend of this starchy vegetable.

Vegetales al Vapor / Steam Vegetable

$4.00

Steamed vegetables typically include a medley of broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, and zucchini, gently steamed to preserve their natural flavors and textures.

Ensalada Verde / Green Salad

$4.00

Lechuga, tomate, pico de gallo y queso. / Lettuce, tomatoes, pico de gallo and cheese shedded.

Papas Fritas / French Fries

$4.00

Classic, crispy potatoes fried to perfection and served as a delightful accompaniment.

Tostones de Pana (5) / Breadfruit (5 )

$4.00

Tostones de pana, sliced breadfruit, are deep-fried to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior, served in a set of five pieces.

Habichuelas Rosadas Extra

$1.00

Tender pink beans simmered in a savory sauce with chunks of potatoes, offering a hearty and satisfying side dish.

Arroz blanco y habichuelas / Rice and Beans

$6.00

White rice paired with traditionally prepared beans, often garnished with herbs for enhanced flavor.

Arroz con Cilantro / Green Rice

$6.00

Rice, cilantro, and lime typically mixed to create a fragrant and herbaceous side dish.

More5 dishes

Sampler Corozaleño (3-6 personas)

$45.00

Servicio 3 a 6 personas. (3) Mini Pasteles de Arroz, mini bolas de pana (5), (1lb) chicharrones de pollo, 1lb Carne Ahumada, tostones platanos (5), y Bacalaito (4)

TrioMega Nachos (2-4 personas)

$29.95

Crujientes tortillas de maíz servidas con Carne Molida, Pollo y Carnita con pico de gallo, guacamole, refrito y crema mexicana.

Surtido de Flautas

$25.00

Crujiente tortillas de maíz enrolladas y rellenas de Carne Molida, Pollo y Carnita terminadas con pico de gallo ,guacamole, refrito y crema mexicana. Cuatro (4) piezas de cada una.

Sampler de Frituras / Fritters (1-4 personas)

$22.00

Servicio 1 a 2 personas. Mini alcapurrias(6), mini bacalaitos(4), mini empanadillas de queso y guayaba(5) y Mini sorullitos (8)

Sampler de Carnes / Meat (2-4 personas)

$36.00

Servicio 2-4 personas. Alitas fritas (8), Carne Frita encebollada (1Lb), tostones platano (5), Mini empanadillas de pollo(5), Mini Alcapurria (6)

Drinks20 dishes

Heineken Lager Bottles (12fl oz x 6 ct)

$18.00

Crisp, refreshing lager with a smooth finish, available in a pack of six 12-ounce bottles.

Michelob Ultra Lager Bottles (12fl oz x 6ct)

$17.00

Crisp lager with 2.6 carbs and 95 calories per 12-ounce bottle, packaged in a set of six.

Corona Extra Lager Bottles (12fl oz x 6 ct)

$16.00

Crisp, refreshing lager with a light, balanced flavor, available in six 12 fl oz bottles.

Margarita Mango-Parcha (Pouch 17oz)

$17.00

Una explosión tropical de mango y parcha, dulce, refrescante y con el toque perfecto de margarita. ¡Puro sabor del Caribe en cada sorbo! 🌴✨

Sangria Tinta (Pouch 17oz)

$15.00

17oz de Sangria Tinta (fría sin hielo). Una refrescante y deliciosa sangria de vino tinto, con un balance entre frutas y dulzura. Ideal para disfrutar bien fríaselos y compartir en buena compañía

Medalla Light Lager Bottles (12fl oz x 6ct)

$13.00

Crisp and refreshing light lager in six 12 fl oz bottles.

Pimiento Relleno

$14.95

Todos los platos salen con ensalada verde e incluyen un complemento a escoger. Complemento extra, tendrá un costo adicional. / All dishes come with a green salad and include a side to choose from. Extra side, will have an additional cost.

Mofongo Relleno / Stuffed Mofongo

$13.95

Los mofongos rellenos salen con ensalada verde.

★ Popular

Canoa Amarillos Relleno

$14.95

Sweet plantains filled with your choice of ground beef, shredded chicken, ropa vieja, corned beef, or stewed cod, topped with melted cheese and garnished with green onions.

Jugos Naturales 16oz

$5.00

16oz natural juices, options include orange, soursop, passion fruit, pineapple, tamarind, pink grapefruit.

Sprite 12oz

$3.00

The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.

Agua

$2.00

Pure, chilled hydration.

Diet Coke 12oz

$3.00

A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.

Sprite Zero 12oz

$3.00

A zero-calorie lemon-lime flavored soda, offering a crisp and refreshing taste without sugar.

Agua Coco

$3.00

Coconut water, typically served as a refreshing and hydrating beverage, directly sourced from coconuts.

Ginger Ale 12oz

$3.00

A refreshing carbonated soft drink with natural ginger flavor and bubbly effervescence.

Sparkling Water

$3.00

Effervescent, refreshing water with a lively burst of bubbles.

Fanta Uva 12oz

$3.00

Change up your routine with the bright, bubbly, fruity orange flavor.

Coca Cola Zero 12oz

$3.00

The same great taste but with zero calories.

Coca-Cola 12oz

$3.00

The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.