La Cocinita

4367 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Menu (As of 10/29)

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• Build Your Bowl $13.50Customized Caribbean-Style Bowl with Your Choice of Base(s), Protein, Sauce, and Add-Ons, garnished with Cilantro-Cabbage Slaw and Cotija Cheese.
• Mix & Match Arepas $14.50Two Homemade Stuffed Cornmeal Patties of your choice from the Arepas Menu.
• El Pabellon Arepas $14.50Two Arepas with Brisket, Sweet Plantains, Queso Fresco, Black Beans & Cremita.
• La Llanera Arepas $14.50Two Fried Arepas with Carne Asada, Guasacaca, Grilled Queso Fresco, Salsa Verde & Pico de Gallo.
• Mix & Match Tacos $14.503 Tacos of your choice from the Menu. Stuffed with Rice & Black Beans, Garnished with Cilantro-Cabbage Slaw & Cotija Cheese.
• Empanada Trio $11.95Three Crispy Cornmeal Turnover stuffed with choice of: Chicken (GF) ; Pork (GF) ; Brisket (GF) ; Cheese (GF) ; Tofu Sofrito (GF, Vegan) ; Mushroom & Potato (GF, Vegan) ; Black Beans & Sweet Plantains (GF, Vegan).

Chips & Dips

• Chips & Salsa $6.95Housemade Chips with Salsa Roja. GF, Vegan.
• Chips & Guasacaca $10.95Housemade Chips with Venezuelan-Style Guac. GF, Vegan.
• Chips & Black Bean Dip $6.95Housemade Chips with Smooth Black Bean Dip. GF, Vegan.
• Chips & Dip Trio $16.95Housemade Chips & Salsa Roja, Venezuelan-Style Guac, & Black Bean Dip. GF, Vegan

Appetizers

• Venezuelan Sampler $15.95
• Empanada $4.25One Crispy Cornmeal Turnover stuffed with choice of: Chicken (GF) ; Pork (GF) ; Brisket (GF) ; Cheese (GF) ; Tofu Sofrito (GF, Vegan) ; Mushroom & Potato (GF, Vegan) ; Black Beans & Sweet Plantains (GF, Vegan).
• Empanada Trio $11.95Three Crispy Cornmeal Turnover stuffed with choice of: Chicken (GF) ; Pork (GF) ; Brisket (GF) ; Cheese (GF) ; Tofu Sofrito (GF, Vegan) ; Mushroom & Potato (GF, Vegan) ; Black Beans & Sweet Plantains (GF, Vegan).
• Classic Arepitas $11.95Three Mini Crispy Venezuelan Cornmeal Patties stuffed with your choice of: La Pelua: Brisket & Cheese (GF) ; La Catira: Braised Chicken & Cheese (GF); El Domino: Black Bean & Cheese (GF) ; La Clasica: Queso Fresco & Butter (GF).
• Black Bean & Corn Taco Salad $10.95Romaine lettuce, Black Beans, Corn, Carrot, Tomato, Tortilla Strips, Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette. Optional Add-Ons: Grilled Chicken or Seared Tofu.
• Quesadillas $13.953 Flour Tortillas stuffed with Melted Cheese and choice of Protein

Arepas

• El Pabellon Arepas $14.50Two Arepas with Brisket, Sweet Plantains, Queso Fresco, Black Beans & Cremita.
• La Llanera Arepas $14.50Two Fried Arepas with Carne Asada, Guasacaca, Grilled Queso Fresco, Salsa Verde & Pico de Gallo.
• El Puerco Arepas $13.50Two Arepas with Pulled Pork, Salsa Verde, Pickled Tomatoes & Onions & Cotija Cheese.
• La Sifrina Arepas $13.50Two Arepas with Grilled Chicken, Chihuahua Cheese, Chipotle Crema, Roasted Carrot & Cotija Cheese.
• La Reina Pepiada $14.50Two Arepas with Venezuelan Avocado Chicken Salad, Pickled Tomatoes & Onions, Queso Fresco.
• Del Mar Arepas $14.50Two Arepas with Shrimp Sofrito, Salsa Verde, Pickled Onions, Cotija Cheese
• El Pabellon Vegetariano Arepas $13.50Two Vegetarian Arepas with Black Beans, Sweet Plantains, Queso Fresco, Guasacaca & Cremita.
• La Llanera Vegana Arepas $14.50Two Fried Vegan Arepas with Portobello Mushrooms, Guasacaca, Salsa Verde & Pico de Gallo.
• Del Jardin Arepas $13.50Two Vegetarian Arepas with Roasted Cauliflower & Carrot Sofrito, Guasacaca, Grilled Queso Fresco, Salsa Verde, & Pico de Gallo.
• El Tofu Pepiado Arepas $14.50Two Arepas with Seared Tofu & Avocado Salad, Pickled Tomatoes & Onions, Salsa Verde
• Mix & Match Arepas $14.50Two Homemade Stuffed Cornmeal Patties of your choice from the Arepas Menu.

Caribbean Bowls

• Build Your Bowl $13.50Customized Caribbean-Style Bowl with Your Choice of Base(s), Protein, Sauce, and Add-Ons, garnished with Cilantro-Cabbage Slaw and Cotija Cheese.

Tacos

• Carne Asada Tacos $14.503 Grilled Steak Tacos on Corn Tortillas with Salsa Verde. Stuffed with Rice & Black Beans, Garnished with Cilantro-Cabbage Slaw & Cotija Cheese.
• Chicken Tacos $13.503 Braised or Grilled Chicken Tacos on Corn Tortillas with Jalapeño Salsa. Stuffed with Rice & Black Beans, Garnished with Cilantro-Cabbage Slaw & Cotija Cheese.
• Pulled Pork Tacos $13.503 Pulled Pork Tacos on Flour Tortillas with Chipotle Crema. Stuffed with Rice & Black Beans, Garnished with Cilantro-Cabbage Slaw & Cotija Cheese.
• Brisket Tacos $14.503 Brisket Tacos on Flour Tortillas with Roasted Garlic Crema. Stuffed with Rice & Black Beans, Garnished with Cilantro-Cabbage Slaw & Cotija Cheese.
• Shrimp Sofrito Tacos $14.503 Shrimp Sofrito Tacos on Corn Tortillas with Salsa Verde. Stuffed with Rice & Black Beans, Garnished with Rajas, Pickled Onions, & Cotija Cheese.
• Cauliflower & Carrot Tacos $13.503 Roasted Cauliflower & Carrot Tacos on Corn Tortillas with Salsa Verde. Stuffed with Rice & Black Beans, Garnished with Cilantro-Cabbage Slaw & Cotija Cheese.
• Portobello Mushroom & Potato Tacos $14.503 Grilled Portobello Mushroom & Crispy Potato Tacos on Flour Tortillas with Chipotle Crema. Stuffed with Rice & Black Beans, Garnished with Cilantro-Cabbage Slaw & Cotija Cheese.
• Tofu Sofrito Tacos $13.503 Tofu Sofrito Tacos on Flour Tortillas with Jalapeño Salsa. Stuffed with Rice & Black Beans, Garnished with Rajas, Pickled Onions, & Cotija Cheese.
• Sweet Plantain & Black Bean Tacos $13.953 Maduro (Sweet Plantain) & Black Bean Tacos on Flour Tortillas with Roasted Garlic Crema. Stuffed with Rice & Black Beans, Garnished with Cilantro-Cabbage Slaw & Cotija Cheese.
• Mix & Match Tacos $14.503 Tacos of your choice from the Menu. Stuffed with Rice & Black Beans, Garnished with Cilantro-Cabbage Slaw & Cotija Cheese.

Rice & Beans

• Rice and Black Beans $5.95

Tostones

• Savory Plantain Chips $5.95
• Maduros $5.95Sweet Plantains with Cotija Cheese

Yuca Fries

• Crispy Cassava $5.95
• Roasted Veggies $5.95Roasted Cauliflower & Carrot Sofrito.
• Side Salad $5.95Romaine Lettuce, Cilantro Cabbage Slaw, Pico de Gallo, & Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette.
• Guasacaca (8 oz) $9.95
• Guasacaca, 2 oz (Mild, Vegan) $3.00Guasacaca: Venezuelan-style Guac
• Salsa Roja (8 oz) $4.95
• Black Bean Dip (8 oz) $4.95
• Sauces $0.50Salsa Verde, 2 oz (Mild, Vegan)
• Roasted Garlic Crema, 2 oz (Mild) $0.50
• Cilantro-Green Onion Sauce, 2 oz (Mild) $0.50
• Chipotle Crema, 2 oz (Mild) $0.50
• Jalapeno Salsa, 2 oz (Spicy, Vegan) $0.50
• Stupid Hot Salsa, 2 oz (Hot, Vegan) $0.50

Kids Menu

• Kids Quesadillas $9.952 Flour Tortillas with Melted Cheese, served with Tortilla Chips.
• Kids Tacos $9.95Braised Chicken Tacos on 3 Mini Corn Tortillas or 2 Flour Tortillas, served with Tortilla Chips.
• Kids Plate $9.95Rice, Black Beans, Grilled Chicken, & a Sweet Plantain, served with Tortilla Chips.
• Kids Arepitas con Queso $9.952 Mini Venezuelan Cornmeal Patties stuffed with Chihuahua Cheese, served with Tortilla Chips.

Desserts

• Churros $6.95Mexican Cinnamon Sugar Donut Sticks served with Chocolate Sauce.
• Dulce de Leche Bread Pudding $6.95Warm Bread Pudding topped with Creamy Caramel Sauce.

Venezuelan Flan

• Quesillo Caramel Custard $6.95

Beverages

• Bottled Water $2.50
• Canned Soda $2.50
• Colombian Coffee $3.95
• Jarritos Mexican Flavored Sodas $3.50
• Mexican Soda $3.50
• Mineragua $3.50
• Aqua Fresca (16 oz) $6.95Choice of Mango or Passion Fruit Juice
• Horchata (16 oz) $6.95Cinnamon Rice Milk (Contains Dairy)
• Iced Tea (16 oz) $5.95Choice of Sweet or Unsweet or Sweet Mint

Caribbean Fish & Chips

• Caribbean Fish & Chips $20.00

La Cocinita: hours and how to order