La Isla

2779 Dixwell Ave, Hamden
(203) 891-5170

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Arroz Con Gandules Y Habichuelas Yellow Rice with Peas and Stewed Beans Large
Stew Chicken Yellow Rice and Beans
Pepper Steak with Rice and Bean
Rice Beans and Bacalao Guisado
Roasted Pork Pernil Meal
Tropical Chicken Wings
Pineapple Mango Wings
White Rice with Beans
Passion Fruit Juice
Mayo Ketchup Sauce

Appetizers
Empanada De Carne \ Beef Empanada
Dough Wrap Stuffed With Beef
Empanada de Pollo con Queso \ Chicken and Cheese Empanada
Dough wrap stuffed with chicken and cheese
Papas Fritas De Plátanos \ Plantain Fries
Seasoned Fried Plantain Fries
Tostones Rellenos Con Pernil \ Pork Plantain Cups
Five Plantain Cups Stuffed With Pork
Tostones Rellenos Con Bacalao \ Codfish Plantain Cups
Five Plantain Cups Stuffed With Stewed Codfish
Picadera / Beef Sampler
Three Beef Empanadas, Three Beef Alcapurias, Three Beef Stuffed Potato Balls, And Seasoned Plantain Fries With Dip
Pastelon Empanada
Dough wrap stuffed with Plant Based Meat, Mozarella Cheese, & Sweet Plantains.
Sweet Plantain Canoe
A Whole Sweet Plantain Stuffed With Seasoned Beef And Cheese.
6 pc Passion Fruit Wings
Six-piece of our exclusive Passion Fruit Whole Chicken Wings
10 pc Passion Fruit Wings
Ten pieces of our exclusive Passion Fruit Whole Chicken Wings.
6 pc Guava BBQ Wings
Six pieces of our exclusive Guava BBQ Whole Chicken Wings.
10 pc Guava BBQ Wings
Ten pieces of our exclusive Guava BBQ Whole Chicken Wings.
6 pc Pineapple Mango Habanero Wings
Six pieces of our exclusive Pineapple Mango Habanero Whole Chicken Wings.
10 pc Pineapple Mango Habanero Wings
Ten pieces of our exclusive Pineapple Mango Habanero Whole Chicken Wings.
6 pc Tamarind BBQ Wings
Six pieces of our exclusive Tamarind BBQ Whole Chicken Wings.
10 pc Tamarind BBQ Wings
Six pieces of our exclusive Tamarind BBQ Whole Chicken Wings.

Entrees
Bacalao Guisado \ Codfish Stew (Small)
Codfish Stew In A Rich Tomato Broth With Herbs, Onions, Peppers, And Garlic. Served White White Or Yellow Rice, Stewed Red Kidney Beans, Beans, And Plantain.
Bacalao Guisado \ Codfish Stew (Regular)
Codfish Stew In A Rich Tomato Broth With Herbs, Onions, Peppers, And Garlic. Served White White Or Yellow Rice, Stewed Red Kidney Beans, Beans, And Plantain.
Tostones Rellenos Con Bacalao Meal \ Plantain Cups With Codfish
Five Plantains Cups Stuffed With Codfish. Served With Yellow Or White Rice And Stewed Red Kidney Beans.
Tostones Rellenos Con Pernil Meal \ Plantain Cups With Roasted Pork
Five Plantains Shaped Into Cups And Stuffed With Roasted Pork. Served With Yellow Or White Rice And Stewed Red Kidney Beans.
Pollo Guisado \ Chicken Stew (Small)
Flavorful Chicken Stew With Herbs, Peppers, Onion, Garlic, Potatoes, And Carrots. Served With White Or Yellow rice, Stewed Red Kidney Beans, And Plantain.
Pollo Guisado \ Chicken Stew (Regular)
Flavorful Chicken Stew With Herbs, Peppers, Onion, Garlic, Potatoes, And Carrots. Served With White Or Yellow rice, Stewed Red Kidney Beans, And Plantain
Pollo Al Horno \ Baked Chicken (Small)
Flavorful Baked Chicken Served With White Or Yellow Rice, Stewed Red Kidney Beans, And Plantain.
Pollo Al Horno \ Baked Chicken (Regular)
Flavorful Baked Chicken Served With White Or Yellow Rice, Stewed Red Kidney Beans, And Plantain.
Jibarito Con Pollo \ Plantain sandwich With Chicken (Sandwich)
Plantain Sandwich With Baked Chicken, Green Leaf Lettuce, Tomato, And your choice of Aji Verde or Mayo-Ketchup Sauce.
Jibarito Con Pollo \ Plantain sandwich With Chicken (Meal)
Plantain Sandwich With Baked Chicken, Green Leaf Lettuce, Tomato, And Aji Verde Sauce served with Macaroni Salad.
Carne Guisada \ Beef Stew (Small)
Beef Stew With Potatoes And Carrots Flavored With Herbs, Onions, Peppers, And Garlic. Served With Yellow Or white Rice, Stewed Red Kidney Beans, And Plantain
Carne Guisada \ Beef Stew (Regular)
Beef Stew With Potatoes And Carrots Flavored With Herbs, Onions, Peppers, And Garlic. Served With Yellow Or White Rice, Stewed Red Kidney Beans, And Plantain.
Pernil \ Roasted Pork (Small)
Slow Roasted Marinated Pork. Served With White Or Yellow rice, Stewed Red Kidney Beans, And Plantain.
Pernil \ Roasted Pork (Regular)
Slow Roasted Marinated Pork. Served With White Or Yellow rice, Stewed Red Kidney Beans, And Plantain
Jibarito Con Pernil \ Plantain sandwich With Pork (Sandwich)
Plantain Sandwich With Baked Chicken, Green Leaf Lettuce, Tomato, And Aji Verde Sauce.
Jibarito Con Pernil / Plantain sandwich With Pork (Meal)
Plantain Sandwich With Pork Roast, Green Leaf Lettuce, Tomato, And Aji Verde Sauce With A Side Of Macaroni Salad.
Passion Fruit Wings Meal
Six piece whole wings meal. Comes with white or yellow rice, beans, and tostones.
Guava BBQ Wings Meal
Six piece whole wings meal. Comes with white or yellow rice, beans, and tostones.
Pineapple Mango Habanero Wing Meal
Six-piece whole wings meal. Comes with white or yellow rice, beans, and tostones.
Tamarind BBQ Wings Meal
Six-piece whole wings meal. Comes with white or yellow rice, beans, and tostones.

Sides
Arroz Blanco \ White Rice (Small side)
Delicious, Fluffy White Rice Perfect With Any Meal.
Arroz Blanco \ White Rice (Regular side)
Delicious, Fluffy White Rice Perfect With Any Meal
Arroz Con Gandules \ Yellow Rice With Peas (Small side)
Flavorful, Fluffy Yellow Rice With Peas Perfect With Any Meal.
Arroz Con Gandules \ Yellow Rice With Peas (Regular side)
Flavorful, Fluffy Yellow Rice With Peas Perfect With Any Meal
Arroz Blanco Con Habichuelas \ White Rice With Beans (Small side)
Delicious, Fluffy White Rice With Red Kidney beans Stewed In A Tomato Based Broth With Homemade Sofrito, Sazon, Herbs, Spices, Potatoes, And Pumpkins.
Arroz Blanco Con Habichuelas \ White Rice With Beans (Regular side)
Delicious, Fluffy White Rice With Red Kidney beans Stewed In A Tomato Based Broth With Homemade Sofrito, Sazon, Herbs, Spices, Potatoes, And Pumpkins.
Arroz Con Gandules Y Habichuelas \ Yellow Rice With Peas And Stewed Beans (Small side)
Flavorful, Fluffy Yellow Rice With Peas And Red Kidney beans Stewed In A Tomato Based Broth With Homemade Sofrito, Sazon, Herbs, Spices, Potatoes, And Pumpkins.
Arroz Con Gandules Y Habichuelas \ Yellow Rice With Peas And Stewed Beans (Regular side)
Flavorful, Fluffy Yellow Rice With Peas And Red Kidney beans Stewed In A Tomato Based Broth With Homemade Sofrito, Sazon, Herbs, Spices, Potatoes, And Pumpkins.
Habichuelas Guisada \ Stewed Red Kidney Beans
Red Kidney beans Stewed In A Tomato Based Broth With Homemade Sofrito, Sazon, Herbs, Spices, Potatoes, And Pumpkins.
Carne Guisada \ Beef Stew (Small side)
Beef Stew With Potatoes And Carrots Flavored With Herbs, Onions, Peppers, And Garlic.
Carne Guisada \ Beef Stew (Reg)
Beef Stew With Potatoes And Carrots Flavored With Herbs, Onions, Peppers, And Garlic.
Pollo Al Horno \ Baked Chicken (Small side)
Two Pieces Of Flavorful Baked Chicken
Pollo Al Horno \ Baked Chicken (Regular side)
Four Pieces Of Flavorful Baked Chicken
Pollo Guisado \ Chicken Stew (Small side)
Flavorful Chicken Stew With Herbs, Peppers, Onion, Garlic, Potatoes, And Carrots.
Pollo Guisado \ Chicken Stew (Regular side)
Flavorful Chicken Stew With Herbs, Peppers, Onion, Garlic, Potatoes, And Carrots.
Pernil \ Roasted Pork (Small side)
Slow Roasted Marinated Pork.
Bacalao Guisado \ Codfish Stew (Small side)
Codfish Stew In A Rich Tomato Broth With Herbs, Onions, Peppers, And Garlic.
Tostones \ Fried Plantain
Ten Seasoned And Fried Green Plantains
Papas Fritas De Platanos \ Plantain Fries
Seasoned Plantain Fries With Your Choice Of Dip
Maduros (6)
Order Of Six Sweet Plantains
Ketchup
Ketchup
Hot Sauce
Hot Sauce
Aji Verde Sauce
Aji Verde Sauce
Mayo Ketchup Sauce
Mayo Ketchup Sauce

Drinks
Malta
Mango Madness Snapple
Mango Madness Snapple
Snapple Apple
Snapple Apple
Kiwi Strawberry Snapple
Kiwi Strawberry Snapple
Coca Cola
Diet Coke
Diet Coke Soda
Sprite
Ginger Ale
Water
Mango Fruit Juice
Mango fruit juice with chunks of mango.
Passion Fruit Juice
Passion fruit juice with mint leaves.

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Recent Reviews

Went to the place as a casual lunch spot just as they opened for the day. Very good, freshly made food. Had their freshly fried chicharon, rice with pulled pork and beans platter, and honey (insert tropical fruit) habenero wings. All items hit the spot, especially the seasoned rice! Perfectly seasoned, not salty and paired well with the “jous” of the pulled pork and beans. Family owned restaurant with the owners giving goodadvuce what to try as a first timer. Will spread the...
December 2025
I called to place a catering order last minute.
They were able to fill my last minute order and when I called to ask to have it earlier than I originally asked there was no hesitation when the young lady cook replied with a yes. When I came EARLY I had to call for her to meet me at the door with the food and she attempted to carry it to my car for me. My work friends continuously told me how delicious the pulled pork was and they all asked where did I get it from! So...
December 2025
This family- and friend-owned restaurant is truly a gem. From the moment you walk in, you’re welcomed with kindness and amazing customer service that makes you feel right at home. The staff is attentive, friendly, and you can tell they truly care about their customers.

The food is absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with love. Every dish is seasoned perfectly and served hot, and the portions are generous. You can taste the pride they...
November 2025

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La Isla

2779 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 891-5170