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LA COCINA Latin Cafe's menu features a variety of classic favorites. Whether you're visiting us for lunch or dinner, you're sure to find something to please everyone in your party.
LA COCINA Latin Cafe always aims to please, so if you'd like your selection prepared a certain way, just let your server know.
HOUSE SPECIALTIES
(All entrees are served with two side items and Cuban Bread)
Merluza a la Rusa …………….………………………
Spanish whitefish filet dusted in seasoned breadcrumbs &
Sautéed. Topped with our Russian style sauce.
Picadillo (Ybor Spanish Beef Hash) …………..…..
Ground beef, olives & Capers in a seasoned tomato sauce.
Ropa Vieja “Old Clothes” (Shredded Beef)…....…
Tender Flank steak slow simmered in a Burgundy sauce
Breaded Palomilla Steak ……………..……………..
Breaded Palomilla Steak topped with grilled onions, if you like.
Steak Milanesa ……………….……………………….
Breaded palomilla steak topped with a robust tomato sauce & garnished with chopped boiled eggs, peas, pimientos & grated Romano cheese.
Lechón Asado (Cuban Style Roasted Pork)…..….
Fresh pork marinated in our own mojo (sour oranges, garlic herbs) slow-cooked o fork tender.
Steak Pepe …………..………………………………....
Breaded palomilla steak topped with Burgundy wine mushroom sauce, Swiss cheese, peas and pimientos.
Taste of Ybor ……………………….…………….……
Ropa vieja, Picadillo and Roast Pork.
Masitas de Puerco Fritas ………………………...….
Tender cubes of pork, lightly fried and topped with our sour orange mojo sauce.
Black Beans & Rice …………………………………..
Choice of yellow or white rice topped with delicious black beans.
Arroz con Pollo (Yellow Rice & Chicken) …………
Our yellow rice is seasoned the “old way”. We use real Saffron. Served with one side item.
SIDE DISHES
Peas / Sweet Corn / Broiled Yucca / Fried Yucca / Yellow Rice / White Rice / Spanish Green Beans / Sweet Plantains / Tostones / Tossed Salad / Black Beans...
DRINKS
Fountain Drinks ………………..………………………
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, 7-Up, Mountain Dew, Fruit Punch, Lemonade, Iced Tea (Sweetened and unsweetened) – Free Refills!
Bottled Drinks …………………..……………………...
Bottled Water ……………………..……………………
Coffee Expreso……….…………………………..…..
Café con Leche (half Cuban/half milk) ………
Cappuccino ……………………………………………
SALADS
Tossed Salad …………………………..……………..
Madre Patria …………………….……………………
Romaine Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Green Peppers, Scallion, olives, and crummble queso fresco
Caribbean Fiesta ………..…..………………………
Romaine Lettuce, Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Slice Mandarin oranges, Cucumbers, Walnuts & shredded Sharp Provolone (Asiago)
La Cocina Latin Café Salad………………….……..
Crisp lettuce and tomato topped with a mixture of olives, ham, Genoa Salami, Swiss Cheese, onions, green pepper & Parmesan Cheese
Choice of House Dressings: Vinaigrette - Country Herb – Balsamic Vinaigrette
TRADITIONAL POTAJES
(Served with Cuban Bread) Cup Bowl
Frijoles Negros ………………………….…..
Garbanzo Bean Soup ………………………
Caldo Callego ……………..…………….…..
APPETIZERS
Devil Crab………………………………………...……..
100% Crabmeat made fresh daily
Stuffed Potatoes ……………………………………….
Seasoned Beef fills this specialty
SANDWICHES
Cuban (The Best in Tampa)…..…….…..……………
Smoked ham, roasted pork, Genoa Salami, Swiss Cheese & pickle
Palomilla Steak (A House Favorite) …….………….
Breaded palomilla steak, mayonnaise or mustard on fresh Cuban bread. Try it with grilled onions!
Ropa Vieja (Shredded Beef)……..………..………….
Tender Flank steak low simmered in a burgundy sauce on fresh toasted Cuban bread.
Lechón Asado (Roasted Pork) ………………………
Our slow roasted pork on fresh Cuban bread. Served with mojo on the side for dipping.
Merluza Sandwich ……………………………..………
Spanish White filet dusted in seasoned breadcrumbs and deep fried. Served on Cuban bread with lettuce, tomato and our house tartar sauce.
DESSERTS
(Our homemade deserts available daily)
Flan…………………………………………………..……
Rice Pudding ………………….…………………..…….
Tres leches(Home made cake cooked on three milks
Cheesecake …………………………………………… .
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