La Carreta Menu
175 dishes · Miami, FL · $
Browse the full menu below, including HOMEMADE PLANTAIN CHIPS, FRIED CALAMARI, ASSORTED CROQUETTES. Availability may vary — please confirm current prices with the restaurant.
Appetizers
HOMEMADE PLANTAIN CHIPS
with Mojo
FRIED CALAMARI
Fried Squid Served with Marinara Sauce
ASSORTED CROQUETTES
Ham, Chicken, Codfish and Yuca
FUFU CON MASITAS
Mashed Plantains with Fried Pork Chunks
SHRIMP PINEAPPLE TOSTONES
Fried Green Plantains filled with Shrimp in a Pineapple and Cilantro Creole Sauce
SHRIMP AL AJILLO
Sauteed with Olive Oil, Garlic, Lemon and Wine
CEVICHE TROPICAL
Fresh Fish Cured in Lime, Cilantro and Jalapenos. Prepared with Diced Avocado Tomatoes and Boniato Chips
NATURAL YUCA FRIES
House Favorite. Served with Cilantro Aioli Sauce
YUCA CROQUETTES
Stuffed with Ground Beef Picadillo, Served with Cilantro Sauce
Cuban Samplers
THE CLASSIC
Ground Beef Picadillo, Roast Pork, Ham Croquette, Tamale, Yuca, White Rice, Black Beans and Sweet Plantains
Daily Specials
ROASTED BEEF TONGUE
Saturday: Accompanied with a Light Espagnole Sauce
SPLIT PEA SOUP
Saturday: Cooked with Ham and Spanish Sausage
BRAISED OXTAIL
Saturday: Braised with Spices in a Red Wine Sauce
TAMALE PORRIDGE
Sunday: Ground Tender Corn Soup Cooked with Pork Meat
LACON SMOKED PORK SHANK
Sunday: Served with Spanish Sausage, Cabbage and Potato
BRAISED OXTAIL
Sunday
RED BEAN SOUP
Sunday: Made with Ham, Pork and Spanish Sausage
PORK CHUNKS W/ YELLOW RICE
Monday
MEATBALLS CATALONIAN STYLE
Monday
LENTIL SOUP
Monday: Cooked with Ham and Spanish Sausage
BEEF AND POTATOES STEW
Tuesday
AJIACO CUBANO
Tuesday: Tropical Soup Made with Vegetables and Various Kinds of Meat
TAMALE PORRIDGE
Wednesday
CHICKEN FRICASSE
Wednesday: Quarter Chicken and Potatoes Oven Roasted with Spices and Wine
CHICKPEA STEW
Wednesday: Cooked with Ham and Spanish Sausage
PIGS FEET ANDALUSIAN STYLE
Thursday: Cooked in a Light Tomato Sauce
FABADA ASTURIANA
Thursday: White Bean Soup Asturian Style Made with Ham and Blood Sausage
BRAISED OXTAIL
Friday
FRESH FISH SOUP
Friday
COD FISH BASQUE STYLE
Friday: Cooked with Onions, Bell Peppers, Wine and Tomato Sauce
Entrees, Chicken
CHICKEN VACA FRITA
Grilled Shredded Chicken with Onions
BREADED CHICKEN BREAST MILANESE
Topped with Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese au Gratin
BREADED CHICKEN BREAST
CHICKEN BREAST FILETS AL AJILLO
Cooked in a Creamy Garlic Sauce, White Wine, Lemon and Parsley
SAUTEED CHICKEN BREAST FILETS
Tender Strips Sauteed with Onions, Bell Peppers, Light Gravy and Wine
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST
Served with Sauteed Onions
CHARBROILED GUAVA BBQ CHICKEN
Boneless Half Chicken Glazed with Our Guava Barbecue Sauce Over Open Fire
FRIED CHICKEN CHUNKS CHICHARRONES
Topped with Cuban Mojo and Onions
CHICKEN CARRETERO
Grilled Boneless Half Chicken Marinated with Cuban Mojo
ROASTED CHICKEN AU JUS
Half Chicken Marinated and Slow Roasted
Entrees, Seafood
SHRIMP IN CREOLE SAUCE
Sauteed Shrimp with Garlic, Onions, Bell Peppers, Wine and Tomato Sauce
FILET OF DOLPHIN MAHI-MAHI
Your Choice: Simply Grilled, Creole Sauce, Garlic Sauce, Salsa Verde
GRILLED SALMON FILET
Topped with Lemon Butter
SNAPPER FILET
Your Choice: Simply Grilled, Creole Sauce, Garlic Sauce, Salsa Verde
FRIED FISH CHUNKS
Marinated with Garlic and Lemon Juice, Served with Tartar Sauce
BREADED FISH FILET
Served with Tartar Sauce
FRIED CORVINA STEAK
WHOLE CRISPY FRIED RED SNAPPER
LOBSTER CREOLE
Florida Twin Tails Sauteed with Garlic, Onions, Bell Peppers, Wine and Tomato Sauce
GARLIC SHRIMP AL AJILLO
Sauteed Shrimps in a Creamy Garlic Sauce, White Wine and Lemon Juice
SHRIMP PAELLA
Savory Yellow Rice with Shrimp. Served with Sweet Plantains
Entrees, Pork
BREADED PORK LOIN FLAT STEAK
FRIED PORK CHUNKS MASITAS
A Cuban Classic
ROAST PORK
Marinated with Cuban Mojo and Slow Oven Roasted Served Boneless
GRILLED PORK CHOPS
Marinated with Cuban Mojo
Entrees, Meat
U.S.D.A choice beef
LIVER ITALIAN STYLE
Thick Strips Sauteed with Onions, Peppers and Wine
BREADED BEEF STEAK MILANESE
Topped with Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese au Gratin
BREADED BEEF STEAK
BOLICHE
Cuban Style Pot Roast, Roast Eye Round Beef Stuffed with Chorizo and Cooked with Onions, Peppers and Wine
PICADILLO A LA CUBANA
Ground Beef Cooked with Onions, Peppers, Olives, Raisins and Tomato Sauce
ROPA VIEJA
Shredded Beef Cooked with Onions, Peppers and Tomato Sauce
VACA FRITA
Shredded Beef Grilled with Onions and Cuban Mojo
GRILLED PALOMILLA STEAK
The Classic Cuban Thin Flat Steak
Char Broiled Meats
N.Y. SIRLOIN
10 OZ
BONE-IN RIBEYE
16 OZ
CHURRASCO CARRETERO
10 OZ Skirt Steak Served with Chimi-Churri Sauce
Sandwiches
BLACK ANGUS BURGER
With Cheese, Two 4 oz Patties, Served with Lettuce, Tomato and French Fries
GRILLED CHEESE
Melted American Cheese on White Bread
HAM AND CHEESE
Sliced Bread or Cuban Bread
CHICKEN SALAD
With Lettuce Tomato, Sliced Bread or Cuban Bread
CALLE OCHO SANDWICH
A club sandwich on Cuban Bread Served with French Fries
CLUB SANDWICH
Ham, Turkey, Swiss Cheese, Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato. Served with French Fries
ELENA RUZ
Sweet Egg Roll, Turkey Breast, Cream Cheese and Strawberry Marmalade
CROQUETTE SANDWICH
Ham, Swiss Cheese and Croquettes on Cuban Bread
ROAST TURKEY BREAST
With Lettuce, Tomato and Mayonnaise
CHICKEN BREAST SANDWICH
With Lettuce, Tomato and Mayonnaise, Served with French Fries
MAHI-MAHI SANDWICH
Grilled with Lettuce, Tomato and Tartar Sauce on Brioche Bread with French Fries
BREADED FISH SANDWICH
With Lettuce, Tomato and Tartar Sauce, Served on Cuban Bread
LA CARRETA SPECIAL
Ham, Roast Pork, Swiss Cheese and Chorizo on Cuban Bread with Mustard and Pickles
TUNA SALAD
With Lettuce and Tomato
STEAK SANDWICH
With Grilled Onions, Shoestring Potatoes, Lettuce, Tomato and Our Special Sauce, Served with French Fries
SPECIAL CUBAN
A Large Version of Our Famous Cuban
ROAST PORK SANDWICH
On Cuban Bread with Onions and Mojo, Served with French Fries
OUR FAMOUS CUBAN
Ham, Roast Pork, Swiss Cheese on Cuban Bread with Mustard and Pickles
MIDNIGHT SANDWICH
Sweet Egg Roll with Ham, Roast Pork, Swiss Cheese, Mustard and Pickles
Chef's Suggestions
PLANTAIN PIE WITH PICADILLO
Made with Mashed Plantains, Ground Beef and Topped with Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese Au Gratin, Served with White Rice and Black Beans
BRAISED LAMB SHANK JARDINIERE
Oven Roasted with Vegetables, Fresh Rosemary and Red Wine, Served with White Rice and Sweet Plantains
FISH FILET WITH SHRIMP IN CREOLE SAUCE
Served with White Rice and Sweet Plantains
Children's Menu
12 years and under
SPAGHETTI
with Marinara Sauce and Parmesan Cheese
FRIED FISH CHUNKS
with French Fries
GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH
with French Fries
PALOMILLA STEAK
with French Fries
BREADED CHICKEN BREAST FILETS
with French Fries
IMPERIAL RICE
with Sweet Plantains
HAMBURGER
with French Fries
CHEESEBURGER
with French Fries
Lunch Specials
IMPERIAL RICE AU GRATIN
Yellow Rice Cooked with Deboned Chicken, Mayonnaise, Roasted Red Bell Peppers, a Hard Boiled Egg and Green Peas, Served with Sweet Plantains
1/4 ROASTED CHICKEN
With White Rice, Black Beans and Sweet Plantains
GRILLED SALMON FILET
8 oz filet served with mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables
BREADED FISH FILET
With Yellow Rice and Sweet Plantains
Soups
GALICIAN WHITE BEAN
CHICKEN NOODLE
BLACK BEAN
PLANTAIN
ONION SOUP AU GRATIN
Salads
dressings: Blue Cheese, Ranch, Italian, Thousand Island, Homemade Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette, Lite Honey Dijon Mustard, Lite Italian
AVOCADO SALAD
Seasonal
LETTUCE AND TOMATO
CHICKEN SALAD OR TUNA SALAD
Served with Croquettes, Hard Boiled Egg, Lettuce and Tomato
MIXED HOUSE SALAD
Mixed Romaine and Iceberg Lettuce, Tomato, Carrots, Red Onions, Cucumbers and Black Olive
CAESAR SALAD
Romaine, Croutons, Parmesan Cheese and Our Homemade Dressing
LA CARRETA SALAD
Mixed Field Greens with Red Onions, Mango, Pineapple, Candied Cashews and Feta Cheese. Tossed in a Homemade Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
STUFFED AVOCADO
Seasonal, Half of an Avocado stuffed with your choice of Tuna Salad or Chicken Salad
Side Orders
CUBAN TOAST
TWO FRIED EGGS
CROQUETTE
TAMALE WRAPPED IN CORN HUSK
FRENCH FRIES
HOMEMADE MASHED POTATOES
BOILED YUCA WITH MOJO
FRIED GREEN PLANTAINS TOSTONES
FRIED SWEET PLANTAINS
YELLOW OR MOROS RICE
BLACK BEAN SOUP
WHITE RICE
MIXED VEGETABLES
MASHED GREEN PLANTAINS FUFU
Shakes
Shake
Flavors: Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Mamey, Papaya, Wheat and Malted
Breakfast Combos
all combos served with potatoes or grits and toast
SCRAMBLED EGG WHITES
With Tomatoes
STEAK AND EGGS
CARRETERO BREAKFAST
Fried or Scrambled Eggs with 2 Croquettes & Ham, Bacon or Sausage
SCRAMBLED OR FRIED EGGS
with Ham, Bacon or Turkey
Breakfast Omelets
served with potatoes or grits and toast
OMELET COMBO (3 OPTIONS)
Options: American or Swiss Cheese, Sweet Peas, Onions, Ham, Chorizo, Potatoes, Shrimp, Plantains
OMELET COMBO (2 OPTIONS)
TWO FRIED EGGS OR SCRAMBLED
Served with White Rice and Sweet Plantains
BASQUE OMELETTE
With Shrimp, Chorizo, Ham and Peas, Served with Sweet Plantains
Pancakes or French Toast
PANCAKES OR FRENCH TOAST
PANCAKES OR FRENCH TOAST With 2 Eggs, Any Style
PANCAKES OR FRENCH TOAST With Bacon, Sausage or Ham
PANCAKES OR FRENCH TOAST With 2 Eggs and Bacon, Sausage or Ham
Breakfast Side Orders
AMERICAN TOAST
White or Whole Wheat
CUBAN TOAST
ENGLISH MUFFIN
SWISS OR AMERICAN CHEESE
TOMATO, ONIONS OR BELL PEPPERS
STEAK
FRENCH FRIES
HOMESTYLE POTATOES OR GRITS
HAM, CHORIZO OR TURKEY
BACON (3) OR SAUSAGE (3)
EGG WHITES
2 EGGS, ANY STYLE
1 EGG, ANY STYLE
From Our Bakery
STUFFED POTATO
EMPANADAS
Beef, Spinach, Chicken or Ham and Cheese
CROQUETTES
CUBAN PASTRIES
Guava, Cheese, Beef or Guava and Cheese
Breakfast Sandwiches
ENGLISH MUFFIN SANDWICH
With Fried Egg, American Cheese and Ham, Cuban Style (with ham croquette)
OMELET SANDWICH
Spanish Omelet on Cuban Bread
Desserts
homemade
ICE CREAM
Vanilla, Chocolate, Mamey, Strawberry
TOCINILLO
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE
CHOCOLATE CAKE
KEY LIME PIE
BREAD PUDDING
SWEET CURD PUDDING
RICE PUDDING
THREE MILKS CAKE
NATILLA CARRETERA
SOFT CUSTARD PUDDING
CHEESECAKES
Regular, Guava, Strawberry, Dulce de Leche, Chocolate
FLAN
Caramel, Cheese, Coconut
Pastelitos
MEAT
GUAVA AND CHEESE
CHEESE
GUAVA
Menu data compiled from public sources and may not reflect current prices or availability.