La Famosa
1300 4th St SE, Washington
(202) 921-9882
Customers' Favorites
Fried Cheese Balls
Arroz Con Gandules
Pork Belly Mofongo
Ensalada De Pulpo
Bori BBQ Sandwich
Tripleta Sandwich
Bolitas De Queso
Canoa De Platano
Chuleta Kan Kan
Chicken Mofongo
Desayuno
Mata Hambre
Shaved ribeye, egg, queso de papa, potato sticks, sweet pepper aioli and pickled fresno chilies on pan de auga.
Mananero
Ham, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich
Tostadas
Your choice of either Pan de Auga or Mallorca toasted and served with butter or jam
Batidos
Batido
A traditional Puerto Rican fruit milkshake made with blended milks, fresh fruit, sugar and ice.
Coca-Cola Beverages
Diet Coke
A delicious, crisp, sparkling cola for the refreshment you wantMexican Coke -the refreshing, crisp taste you know and love made with real cane sugar.
Coke
Mexican Coke -the refreshing, crisp taste you know and love made with real cane sugar.
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Nectars/Juices
Fresh fruit nectars
Sodas/Teas/Bottled Waters
Most Popular
Pastelillos
2 Puerto Rican fried turnovers filled with your choice of beef or vegetarian picadillo
Tripleta
Sliced rib eye, pork butt, and ham topped with melted swiss cheese, sliced tomato, chopped garlic and sauteed onions on pan de agua with mayo-kechup
Pork Belly Mofongo
Fried & mashed plantains with chicharron, topped with house cured, fried pork belly tossed in garlic mojo with caramelized onions. Served with roasted chicken stock on the side. (contains pork)
El Pollito
Adobo marinated chicken breast topped with swiss cheese on toasted multi-grain bread with avocado, greens dressed with lemon vinaigrette and aji amarillo sauce.
Chicken Mofongo
Fried & mashed plantains with chicharron, topped with crispy fried chicken tossed in garlic mojo. Drizzled with mayo kechup and served with roasted chicken stock on the side. (contains pork)
Canoa de Platano
Sweet plantain stuffed with stewed salt cod and topped with chopped egg, aji amarillo and crispy fried onions. Served with arroz blancoCan be Gluten Free
Carne Guisada
A hearty Puerto Rican style beef stew with chunks of sirloin, sofrito, onion, carrots, & potatoes. Served over white rice.Contains pork!!!!
Carne Frita
Fried pork belly served with tostones, drizzled with Mojo sauce and mayo-kechup
Flan
Traditionall egg based vanilla custard topped with caramel sauce.Gluten Free
Picadera
Carne Frita
Fried pork belly served with tostones, drizzled with Mojo sauce and mayo-kechup
Pastelillos
2 Puerto Rican fried turnovers filled with your choice of beef or vegetarian picadillo
Bolitas de Queso
Fried cheese balls topped with house-made guava sauce
Pulpo
Octopus salad with tostones
Tostada Cantinfla
Tempura battered shrimp, aji potato puree, spicy slaw, tropical salsa, aji amarillo sauce, pickled Fresno chilies and toasted coconut. Served on a crispy empanada tortilla.
Croquetas de Bacalao
House cured salt cod fritters topped with fried capers and served with crema verde sauce.
Sandwiches
Tripleta
Sliced rib eye, pork butt, and ham topped with melted swiss cheese, sliced tomato, chopped garlic and sauteed onions on pan de agua with mayo-kechup
Bori BBQ Sandwich
Pork shoulder braised in Malta India soda, shredded and tossed in Tamarind BBQ sauce, topped with a spicy slaw. Served on a toasted brioche bun.
El Pollito
Adobo marinated chicken breast topped with swiss cheese on toasted multi-grain bread with avocado, greens dressed with lemon vinaigrette and aji amarillo sauce.
El Gordito Burger
Griddled burger topped with ham, sliced pernil, sweet plantains, swiss cheese, and mayo kechup on a mallorca roll.
Dorado
Fried Dorado (mahi mahi) served on a toasted brioche bun with spicy cabbage slaw, sliced avocado, tomato and sweet pepper aioli.
Chanchito
Sliced pernil with grilled pineapple and pickled red onions. Served on a toasted brioche bun, with a creamy horseradish sauce. Accompanied by pork jus on the side for dipping.
Platos Fuerte
Chicken Mofongo
Fried & mashed plantains with chicharron, topped with crispy fried chicken tossed in garlic mojo. Drizzled with mayo kechup and served with roasted chicken stock on the side. (contains pork)
Pork Belly Mofongo
Fried & mashed plantains with chicharron, topped with house cured, fried pork belly tossed in garlic mojo with caramelized onions. Served with roasted chicken stock on the side. (contains pork)
Canoa de Platano
Sweet plantain stuffed with stewed salt cod and topped with chopped egg, aji amarillo and crispy fried onions. Served with arroz blancoCan be Gluten Free
Bistec Encebollado
8oz. marinated strip steak topped with sautéed onions and served with rice and beans (contains pork).Chef-recommended Medium RareGluten Free
Carne Guisada
A hearty Puerto Rican style beef stew with chunks of sirloin, sofrito, onion, carrots, & potatoes. Served over white rice.Contains pork!!!!
Shrimp Mofongo
Fried & mashed plantains with chicharron, topped with grilled shrimp in our house made Criollo sauce. Served with roasted chicken stock on the side. (contains pork)
Plain Mofongo
Fried & mashed plantains with chicharron, garlic mojo and roasted chicken stock. Served with extra roasted chicken stock on the side. (contains pork)
Ensalada Tamarindo
4 tamarind glazed shrimp on a bed of mixed greens with arugula, red cabbage, watermelon raddish, campari tomatoes and seasonal beets tossed in a tamarind vinaigrette. Topped with a tropical salsa and crispy onions.Gluten Free without the crispy onions!!!
Pez Espada
Grilled swordfish with 2 shrimp cooked in garlic mojo. Topped with a fresh pineapple & mango salsa and pickled fresno chilies. Served with white rice and fresh mango coulis.
Vegetarian Mofongo
Fried & mashed plantains topped with vegetarian picadillo made with impossible meat and caramelized onions. Drizzled with aji pepper amarillo sauce.
Ensalada Verde
Field greens, hearts of palm, avocado, seasonal root veggies with a lemon vinaigretteGluten Free
Sides/Salads
Arroz con Gandules
Rice and pigeon peas. Contains pork
Arroz con Habichuelas
Rice and pink beansContains pork, Gluten Free
Tostones
Fried green plantains
Amarillos
Fried sweet plantains
Arroz Blanco
Gluten Free
Side of Habichuelas
Pink beans Contains pork, Gluten Free
Dulces
Flan
Traditionall egg based vanilla custard topped with caramel sauce.Gluten Free
Mousse de Parcha
Passion Fruit MousseGluten Free
Batidos
Batido
A traditional Puerto Rican fruit milkshake made with blended milks, fresh fruit, sugar and ice.
Coca-Cola Beverages
Coke
Mexican Coke -the refreshing, crisp taste you know and love made with real cane sugar.
Diet Coke
A delicious, crisp, sparkling cola for the refreshment you wantMexican Coke -the refreshing, crisp taste you know and love made with real cane sugar.
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Nectars/Juices
Fresh fruit nectars
Sodas/Teas/Bottled Waters
Specialty Cocktails
Guava Smash
Fresh guava and mint with Don Q Cristal rum and demarara syrup
PuertoRiki-Tiki
Cotton and Reed Mellow Gold rum with Velvet Falernum, pineapple juice, mango puree, guava, orgeat, fresh squeezed lime juice and Tiki bitters.
Sangria Pa La Isla
House made red sangria
La Pera
House spiced rum with passionfruit and pear nectars, topped with ginger beer and fresh grated nutmeg.
Pina Colada
Delicious frozen pina colada made with Coconut infused pitorro, Cotton & Reed allspice dram, fresh pineapple and cream of coconut.
Guava Mimosa
Mimosa with guava nectar
Rum Negroni
A twist on the classic negroni featuring Myers Dark rum, Campari, all spice demerara and sweet vermouth. Finished with a flamed orange peel.
Pineapple Sazerac
Features Old Overholt Rye whiskey with Clandestino Pineapple pitorro and pineapple infused demarara sugar. Served over ice with a candied pineapple wedge.
El Nacional
Light rum and apricot liqueur with fresh pineapple juice
Rum Sour
Dark rum and a frothed egg white with confectioners sugar
Virgin Drinks
VIRGIN Riki-Tiki
A blend of fresh mango puree, pinepple, guava, and lime juices topped with lemon lime soda and finished with a touch of cherry syrup.
VIRGIN Pina Colada
The non-alcoholic version of the frozen classic with fresh pineapple, allspice demerara sryup and cream of coconut.
VIRGIN Mojito
Alcohol free version of this classic with fresh mint and lime.
Sparkling, White and Rose Wines
BTL Belle Jardin
Sparkling Wine, France NV
Belle Jardin, Glass
Sparkling Wine, France NV
Croix D'or Syrah Rose- Glass
France, 2009
Tiroliro Vino Verde- Glass
Vino Verdhe, Portugal 2019
Craftwork Chardonnay- Glass
California, 2019
Independent White Blend- Glass
France, 2018
BTL Croix D'or Syrah Rose
France, 2019
BTL Tiroliro Vino Verde
Portugal, 2019
BTL Craftwork Chardonnay
California, 2018
BTL Independent White Blend
France, 2018
Red Wines
Pacheco Monastrell- Glass
Spain, 2018
Craftwork Pinot Noir- Glass
California, 2018
Independent Granacha- Glass
France, 2018
BTL Pacheco Monastrell
Spain, 2018
BTL Craftwork Pinot Noir
California, 2018
BTL Independent Granacha
France, 2018
Bottle/Can Beers
CAN Medalla
Puerto Rico, Light Lager 4.2% ABV
CAN Guiness
Stout, Ireland 4.2% ABV
CAN Cinco Estrellas Session IPA
BTL Miller High Life
American lager, Wisconson 4.6% ABV
Cafe and Tea
Tamarind Cold Foam
A double shot of our house Papu blend espresso with coconut milk, topped with Tamarind & cinnamon infused cold foam. (contains dairy)
Latte
Coquitatte
The latte version of our coquito coffee drink. A double shot of espresso with our house coquito base, a blend of coconut milks, condensed milk, and spices. (Non-alcoholic)
Cafe Con Leche
Coffee with milk
Frio
Cold Brew
Coco Shakerato
A double shot of espresso poured over ice and shaken with coconut milk, cream of coconut and allspice.
Chai Tea Latte
Americano
Ceremony Mass Appeal 12oz. Bag Whole Beans
Cortado
Colado
Hot Coffee
Coquicito
Double shot of espresso with 2oz of our house coquito which is a blend of coconut milks, condensed milk, and spices. (Non-alcoholic)
Espresso
Cappuccino
Macchiato
Tea
Hot Chocolate
Pastries
Quesito
A puff pastry filled with a sweet cream cheese filling and drizzled with local honey
Mantecaditos
Puerto Rican shortbread cookies (3 per order)
Pan de agua tostada
Alfajores
A traditional Southern American cookie. Consists of 2 shortbread cookies with dulce de leche in the middle, rolled in toasted coconut and dusted with confectioners sugar.
Most Popular
Pastelillos
2 Puerto Rican fried turnovers filled with your choice of beef or vegetarian picadillo
Tripleta
Sliced rib eye, pork butt, and ham topped with melted swiss cheese, sliced tomato, chopped garlic and sauteed onions on pan de agua with mayo-kechup
Pork Belly Mofongo
Fried & mashed plantains with chicharron, topped with house cured, fried pork belly tossed in garlic mojo with caramelized onions. Served with roasted chicken stock on the side. (contains pork)
El Pollito
Adobo marinated chicken breast topped with swiss cheese on toasted multi-grain bread with avocado, greens dressed with lemon vinaigrette and aji amarillo sauce.
Chicken Mofongo
Fried & mashed plantains with chicharron, topped with crispy fried chicken tossed in garlic mojo. Drizzled with mayo kechup and served with roasted chicken stock on the side. (contains pork)
Canoa de Platano
Sweet plantain stuffed with stewed salt cod and topped with chopped egg, aji amarillo and crispy fried onions. Served with arroz blancoCan be Gluten Free
Carne Guisada
A hearty Puerto Rican style beef stew with chunks of sirloin, sofrito, onion, carrots, & potatoes. Served over white rice.Contains pork!!!!
Carne Frita
Fried pork belly served with tostones, drizzled with Mojo sauce and mayo-kechup
Flan
Traditionall egg based vanilla custard topped with caramel sauce.Gluten Free
Picadera
Pastelillos
2 Puerto Rican fried turnovers filled with your choice of beef or vegetarian picadillo
Carne Frita
Fried pork belly served with tostones, drizzled with Mojo sauce and mayo-kechup
Bolitas de Queso
Fried cheese balls topped with house-made guava sauce
Pulpo
Octopus salad with tostones
Croquetas de Bacalao
House cured salt cod fritters topped with fried capers and served with crema verde sauce.
Sandwiches
Tripleta
Sliced rib eye, pork butt, and ham topped with melted swiss cheese, sliced tomato, chopped garlic and sauteed onions on pan de agua with mayo-kechup
El Pollito
Adobo marinated chicken breast topped with swiss cheese on toasted multi-grain bread with avocado, greens dressed with lemon vinaigrette and aji amarillo sauce.
El Gordito Burger
Griddled burger topped with ham, sliced pernil, sweet plantains, swiss cheese, and mayo kechup on a mallorca roll.
Dorado
Fried Dorado (mahi mahi) served on a toasted brioche bun with spicy cabbage slaw, sliced avocado, tomato and sweet pepper aioli.
Chanchito
Sliced pernil with grilled pineapple and pickled red onions. Served on a toasted brioche bun, with a creamy horseradish sauce. Accompanied by pork jus on the side for dipping.
Platos Fuerte
Chicken Mofongo
Fried & mashed plantains with chicharron, topped with crispy fried chicken tossed in garlic mojo. Drizzled with mayo kechup and served with roasted chicken stock on the side. (contains pork)
Pork Belly Mofongo
Fried & mashed plantains with chicharron, topped with house cured, fried pork belly tossed in garlic mojo with caramelized onions. Served with roasted chicken stock on the side. (contains pork)
Canoa de Platano
Sweet plantain stuffed with stewed salt cod and topped with chopped egg, aji amarillo and crispy fried onions. Served with arroz blancoCan be Gluten Free
Carne Guisada
A hearty Puerto Rican style beef stew with chunks of sirloin, sofrito, onion, carrots, & potatoes. Served over white rice.Contains pork!!!!
Shrimp Mofongo
Fried & mashed plantains with chicharron, topped with grilled shrimp in our house made Criollo sauce. Served with roasted chicken stock on the side. (contains pork)
Bistec Encebollado
8oz. marinated strip steak topped with sautéed onions and served with rice and beans (contains pork).Chef-recommended Medium RareGluten Free
Plain Mofongo
Fried & mashed plantains with chicharron, garlic mojo and roasted chicken stock. Served with extra roasted chicken stock on the side. (contains pork)
Pez Espada
Grilled swordfish with 2 shrimp cooked in garlic mojo. Topped with a fresh pineapple & mango salsa and pickled fresno chilies. Served with white rice and fresh mango coulis.
Ensalada Tamarindo
4 tamarind glazed shrimp on a bed of mixed greens with arugula, red cabbage, watermelon raddish, campari tomatoes and seasonal beets tossed in a tamarind vinaigrette. Topped with a tropical salsa and crispy onions.Gluten Free without the crispy onions!!!
Vegetarian Mofongo
Fried & mashed plantains topped with vegetarian picadillo made with impossible meat and caramelized onions. Drizzled with aji pepper amarillo sauce.
Ensalada Verde
Field greens, hearts of palm, avocado, seasonal root veggies with a lemon vinaigretteGluten Free
Sides/Salads
Tostones
Fried green plantains
Arroz con Gandules
Rice and pigeon peas. Contains pork
Arroz con Habichuelas
Rice and pink beansContains pork, Gluten Free
Amarillos
Fried sweet plantains
Arroz Blanco
Gluten Free
Side of Habichuelas
Pink beans Contains pork, Gluten Free
Dulces
Flan
Traditionall egg based vanilla custard topped with caramel sauce.Gluten Free
Mousse de Parcha
Passion Fruit MousseGluten Free
Batidos
Batido
A traditional Puerto Rican fruit milkshake made with blended milks, fresh fruit, sugar and ice.
Coca-Cola Beverages
Coke
Mexican Coke -the refreshing, crisp taste you know and love made with real cane sugar.
Diet Coke
A delicious, crisp, sparkling cola for the refreshment you wantMexican Coke -the refreshing, crisp taste you know and love made with real cane sugar.
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Nectars/Juices
Fresh fruit nectars
Sodas/Teas/Bottled Waters
Specialty Cocktails
La Pera
House spiced rum with passionfruit and pear nectars, topped with ginger beer and fresh grated nutmeg.
PuertoRiki-Tiki
Cotton and Reed Mellow Gold rum with Velvet Falernum, pineapple juice, mango puree, guava, orgeat, fresh squeezed lime juice and Tiki bitters.
Guava Smash
Fresh guava and mint with Don Q Cristal rum and demarara syrup
Sangria Pa La Isla
House made red sangria
Pina Colada
Delicious frozen pina colada made with Coconut infused pitorro, Cotton & Reed allspice dram, fresh pineapple and cream of coconut.
El Nacional
Light rum and apricot liqueur with fresh pineapple juice
Pineapple Sazerac
Features Old Overholt Rye whiskey with Clandestino Pineapple pitorro and pineapple infused demarara sugar. Served over ice with a candied pineapple wedge.
Rum Sour
Dark rum and a frothed egg white with confectioners sugar
Rum Negroni
A twist on the classic negroni featuring Myers Dark rum, Campari, all spice demerara and sweet vermouth. Finished with a flamed orange peel.
Guava Mimosa
Mimosa with guava nectar
Virgin Drinks
VIRGIN Pina Colada
The non-alcoholic version of the frozen classic with fresh pineapple, allspice demerara sryup and cream of coconut.
VIRGIN Mojito
Alcohol free version of this classic with fresh mint and lime.
VIRGIN Riki-Tiki
A blend of fresh mango puree, pinepple, guava, and lime juices topped with lemon lime soda and finished with a touch of cherry syrup.
Red Wines
BTL Pacheco Monastrell
Spain, 2018
Craftwork Pinot Noir- Glass
California, 2018
Independent Granacha- Glass
France, 2018
Pacheco Monastrell- Glass
Spain, 2018
BTL Craftwork Pinot Noir
California, 2018
BTL Independent Granacha
France, 2018
Bottle/Can Beers
CAN Medalla
Puerto Rico, Light Lager 4.2% ABV
CAN Cinco Estrellas Session IPA
BTL Miller High Life
American lager, Wisconson 4.6% ABV
CAN Guiness
Stout, Ireland 4.2% ABV
Most Popular
Pastelillos
2 Puerto Rican fried turnovers filled with your choice of beef or vegetarian picadillo
Tripleta
Sliced rib eye, pork butt, and ham topped with melted swiss cheese, sliced tomato, chopped garlic and sauteed onions on pan de agua with mayo-kechup
Pork Belly Mofongo
Fried & mashed plantains with chicharron, topped with house cured, fried pork belly tossed in garlic mojo with caramelized onions. Served with roasted chicken stock on the side. (contains pork)
Chicken Mofongo
Fried & mashed plantains with chicharron, topped with crispy fried chicken tossed in garlic mojo. Drizzled with mayo kechup and served with roasted chicken stock on the side. (contains pork)
El Pollito
Adobo marinated chicken breast topped with swiss cheese on toasted multi-grain bread with avocado, greens dressed with lemon vinaigrette and aji amarillo sauce.
Canoa de Platano
Sweet plantain stuffed with stewed salt cod and topped with chopped egg, aji amarillo and crispy fried onions. Served with arroz blancoCan be Gluten Free
Mata Hambre
Shaved ribeye, egg, queso de papa, potato sticks, sweet pepper aioli and pickled fresno chilies on pan de auga.
Carne Guisada
A hearty Puerto Rican style beef stew with chunks of sirloin, sofrito, onion, carrots, & potatoes. Served over white rice.Contains pork!!!!
Shrimp Mofongo
Fried & mashed plantains with chicharron, topped with grilled shrimp in our house made Criollo sauce. Served with roasted chicken stock on the side. (contains pork)
Bolitas de Queso
Fried cheese balls topped with house-made guava sauce
Brunch Drinks
Pina Colada Fizz
This fun and frothy cocktail consists of cream of coconut and fresh pineapple juice topped with our French sparkling white wine.
Guava Mimosa
Mimosa with guava nectar
Espresso Martini
Our house recipe, with a double shot of fresh espresso, Tito's vodka, all spice demarara syrup and a hint of vanilla.
Brunch Specials
Boricua Bowl
Fresh passion fruit, coconut water and coconut milk blended with ice. Topped with sliced banana, mango, pineapple, strawberries and blueberries. Finished with granola, grated coconut and a drizzle of honey.GLUTEN FREE!!!!
Bistec al Caballo
Sliced, marinated strip steak with 2 over easy eggs and homestyle fried potatoes.
Tostadas Francesas
Pan de auga stuffed with a guava & sweet cheese filling, soaked in a vanilla custard and griddled. Served with fresh seasonal fruit and topped with powdered sugar.
Revoltillo de Huevos
3 eggs with spam and cheddar cheese served omelet style over a fried potato hash with caramelized onions and red peppers.
Desayuno
Mallorca Cinnamon Roll
Our take on the classic cinnamon roll made with our Mallorca dough and topped with homemade icing.
Pastelillo de Manana
Hand made puff pastry filled with beef picadillo, scrambled eggs, and cheddar cheese. (Contains pork)
Mata Hambre
Shaved ribeye, egg, queso de papa, potato sticks, sweet pepper aioli and pickled fresno chilies on pan de auga.
Bocadillito
Grilled ham and swiss breakfast sandwich
Boricua Bowl
Fresh passion fruit, coconut water and coconut milk blended with ice. Topped with sliced banana, mango, pineapple, strawberries and blueberries. Finished with granola, grated coconut and a drizzle of honey.GLUTEN FREE!!!!
Mananero
Ham, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich
Tostadas
Your choice of either Pan de Auga or Mallorca toasted and served with butter or jam
Picadera
Pastelillos
2 Puerto Rican fried turnovers filled with your choice of beef or vegetarian picadillo
Tostada Cantinfla
Tempura battered shrimp, aji potato puree, spicy slaw, tropical salsa, aji amarillo sauce, pickled Fresno chilies and toasted coconut. Served on a crispy empanada tortilla.
Pulpo
Octopus salad with tostones
Carne Frita
Fried pork belly served with tostones, drizzled with Mojo sauce and mayo-kechup
Bolitas de Queso
Fried cheese balls topped with house-made guava sauce
Croquetas de Bacalao
House cured salt cod fritters topped with fried capers and served with crema verde sauce.
Sandwiches
El Pollito
Adobo marinated chicken breast topped with swiss cheese on toasted multi-grain bread with avocado, greens dressed with lemon vinaigrette and aji amarillo sauce.
Tripleta
Sliced rib eye, pork butt, and ham topped with melted swiss cheese, sliced tomato, chopped garlic and sauteed onions on pan de agua with mayo-kechup
Bori BBQ Sandwich
Pork shoulder braised in Malta India soda, shredded and tossed in Tamarind BBQ sauce, topped with a spicy slaw. Served on a toasted brioche bun.
El Gordito Burger
Griddled burger topped with ham, sliced pernil, sweet plantains, swiss cheese, and mayo kechup on a mallorca roll.
Dorado
Fried Dorado (mahi mahi) served on a toasted brioche bun with spicy cabbage slaw, sliced avocado, tomato and sweet pepper aioli.
Chanchito
Sliced pernil with grilled pineapple and pickled red onions. Served on a toasted brioche bun, with a creamy horseradish sauce. Accompanied by pork jus on the side for dipping.
Platos Fuerte
Chicken Mofongo
Fried & mashed plantains with chicharron, topped with crispy fried chicken tossed in garlic mojo. Drizzled with mayo kechup and served with roasted chicken stock on the side. (contains pork)
Plain Mofongo
Fried & mashed plantains with chicharron, garlic mojo and roasted chicken stock. Served with extra roasted chicken stock on the side. (contains pork)
Pork Belly Mofongo
Fried & mashed plantains with chicharron, topped with house cured, fried pork belly tossed in garlic mojo with caramelized onions. Served with roasted chicken stock on the side. (contains pork)
Shrimp Mofongo
Fried & mashed plantains with chicharron, topped with grilled shrimp in our house made Criollo sauce. Served with roasted chicken stock on the side. (contains pork)
Carne Guisada
A hearty Puerto Rican style beef stew with chunks of sirloin, sofrito, onion, carrots, & potatoes. Served over white rice.Contains pork!!!!
Canoa de Platano
Sweet plantain stuffed with stewed salt cod and topped with chopped egg, aji amarillo and crispy fried onions. Served with arroz blancoCan be Gluten Free
Ensalada Tamarindo
4 tamarind glazed shrimp on a bed of mixed greens with arugula, red cabbage, watermelon raddish, campari tomatoes and seasonal beets tossed in a tamarind vinaigrette. Topped with a tropical salsa and crispy onions.Gluten Free without the crispy onions!!!
Pez Espada
Grilled swordfish with 2 shrimp cooked in garlic mojo. Topped with a fresh pineapple & mango salsa and pickled fresno chilies. Served with white rice and fresh mango coulis.
Bistec Encebollado
8oz. marinated strip steak topped with sautéed onions and served with rice and beans (contains pork).Chef-recommended Medium RareGluten Free
Vegetarian Mofongo
Fried & mashed plantains topped with vegetarian picadillo made with impossible meat and caramelized onions. Drizzled with aji pepper amarillo sauce.
Ensalada Verde
Field greens, hearts of palm, avocado, seasonal root veggies with a lemon vinaigretteGluten Free
Sides/Salads
Tostones
Fried green plantains
Amarillos
Fried sweet plantains
Arroz con Gandules
Rice and pigeon peas. Contains pork
Arroz con Habichuelas
Rice and pink beansContains pork, Gluten Free
Arroz Blanco
Gluten Free
Side of Habichuelas
Pink beans Contains pork, Gluten Free
Dulces
Mousse de Parcha
Passion Fruit MousseGluten Free
Flan
Traditionall egg based vanilla custard topped with caramel sauce.Gluten Free
Most Popular
Pastelillos
2 Puerto Rican fried turnovers filled with your choice of beef or vegetarian picadillo
Tripleta
Sliced rib eye, pork butt, and ham topped with melted swiss cheese, sliced tomato, chopped garlic and sauteed onions on pan de agua with mayo-kechup
Pork Belly Mofongo
Fried & mashed plantains with chicharron, topped with house cured, fried pork belly tossed in garlic mojo with caramelized onions. Served with roasted chicken stock on the side. (contains pork)
El Pollito
Adobo marinated chicken breast topped with swiss cheese on toasted multi-grain bread with avocado, greens dressed with lemon vinaigrette and aji amarillo sauce.
Chicken Mofongo
Fried & mashed plantains with chicharron, topped with crispy fried chicken tossed in garlic mojo. Drizzled with mayo kechup and served with roasted chicken stock on the side. (contains pork)
Canoa de Platano
Sweet plantain stuffed with stewed salt cod and topped with chopped egg, aji amarillo and crispy fried onions. Served with arroz blancoCan be Gluten Free
Mata Hambre
Shaved ribeye, egg, queso de papa, potato sticks, sweet pepper aioli and pickled fresno chilies on pan de auga.
Carne Guisada
A hearty Puerto Rican style beef stew with chunks of sirloin, sofrito, onion, carrots, & potatoes. Served over white rice.Contains pork!!!!
Flan
Traditionall egg based vanilla custard topped with caramel sauce.Gluten Free
Brunch Drinks
Espresso Martini
Our house recipe, with a double shot of fresh espresso, Tito's vodka, all spice demarara syrup and a hint of vanilla.
Guava Mimosa
Mimosa with guava nectar
Pina Colada Fizz
This fun and frothy cocktail consists of cream of coconut and fresh pineapple juice topped with our French sparkling white wine.
Brunch Specials
Bistec al Caballo
Sliced, marinated strip steak with 2 over easy eggs and homestyle fried potatoes.
Tostadas Francesas
Pan de auga stuffed with a guava & sweet cheese filling, soaked in a vanilla custard and griddled. Served with fresh seasonal fruit and topped with powdered sugar.
Revoltillo de Huevos
3 eggs with spam and cheddar cheese served omelet style over a fried potato hash with caramelized onions and red peppers.
Desayuno
Mata Hambre
Shaved ribeye, egg, queso de papa, potato sticks, sweet pepper aioli and pickled fresno chilies on pan de auga.
Mallorca Cinnamon Roll
Our take on the classic cinnamon roll made with our Mallorca dough and topped with homemade icing.
Pastelillo de Manana
Hand made puff pastry filled with beef picadillo, scrambled eggs, and cheddar cheese. (Contains pork)
Boricua Bowl
Fresh passion fruit, coconut water and coconut milk blended with ice. Topped with sliced banana, mango, pineapple, strawberries and blueberries. Finished with granola, grated coconut and a drizzle of honey.GLUTEN FREE!!!!
Bocadillito
Grilled ham and swiss breakfast sandwich
Mananero
Ham, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich
Tostadas
Your choice of either Pan de Auga or Mallorca toasted and served with butter or jam
Picadera
Pastelillos
2 Puerto Rican fried turnovers filled with your choice of beef or vegetarian picadillo
Carne Frita
Fried pork belly served with tostones, drizzled with Mojo sauce and mayo-kechup
Bolitas de Queso
Fried cheese balls topped with house-made guava sauce
Pulpo
Octopus salad with tostones
Tostada Cantinfla
Tempura battered shrimp, aji potato puree, spicy slaw, tropical salsa, aji amarillo sauce, pickled Fresno chilies and toasted coconut. Served on a crispy empanada tortilla.
Croquetas de Bacalao
House cured salt cod fritters topped with fried capers and served with crema verde sauce.
Sandwiches
El Pollito
Adobo marinated chicken breast topped with swiss cheese on toasted multi-grain bread with avocado, greens dressed with lemon vinaigrette and aji amarillo sauce.
Tripleta
Sliced rib eye, pork butt, and ham topped with melted swiss cheese, sliced tomato, chopped garlic and sauteed onions on pan de agua with mayo-kechup
El Gordito Burger
Griddled burger topped with ham, sliced pernil, sweet plantains, swiss cheese, and mayo kechup on a mallorca roll.
Bori BBQ Sandwich
Pork shoulder braised in Malta India soda, shredded and tossed in Tamarind BBQ sauce, topped with a spicy slaw. Served on a toasted brioche bun.
Dorado
Fried Dorado (mahi mahi) served on a toasted brioche bun with spicy cabbage slaw, sliced avocado, tomato and sweet pepper aioli.
Chanchito
Sliced pernil with grilled pineapple and pickled red onions. Served on a toasted brioche bun, with a creamy horseradish sauce. Accompanied by pork jus on the side for dipping.
Platos Fuerte
Chicken Mofongo
Fried & mashed plantains with chicharron, topped with crispy fried chicken tossed in garlic mojo. Drizzled with mayo kechup and served with roasted chicken stock on the side. (contains pork)
Pork Belly Mofongo
Fried & mashed plantains with chicharron, topped with house cured, fried pork belly tossed in garlic mojo with caramelized onions. Served with roasted chicken stock on the side. (contains pork)
Plain Mofongo
Fried & mashed plantains with chicharron, garlic mojo and roasted chicken stock. Served with extra roasted chicken stock on the side. (contains pork)
Canoa de Platano
Sweet plantain stuffed with stewed salt cod and topped with chopped egg, aji amarillo and crispy fried onions. Served with arroz blancoCan be Gluten Free
Carne Guisada
A hearty Puerto Rican style beef stew with chunks of sirloin, sofrito, onion, carrots, & potatoes. Served over white rice.Contains pork!!!!
Bistec Encebollado
8oz. marinated strip steak topped with sautéed onions and served with rice and beans (contains pork).Chef-recommended Medium RareGluten Free
Shrimp Mofongo
Fried & mashed plantains with chicharron, topped with grilled shrimp in our house made Criollo sauce. Served with roasted chicken stock on the side. (contains pork)
Ensalada Tamarindo
4 tamarind glazed shrimp on a bed of mixed greens with arugula, red cabbage, watermelon raddish, campari tomatoes and seasonal beets tossed in a tamarind vinaigrette. Topped with a tropical salsa and crispy onions.Gluten Free without the crispy onions!!!
Pez Espada
Grilled swordfish with 2 shrimp cooked in garlic mojo. Topped with a fresh pineapple & mango salsa and pickled fresno chilies. Served with white rice and fresh mango coulis.
Ensalada Verde
Field greens, hearts of palm, avocado, seasonal root veggies with a lemon vinaigretteGluten Free
Vegetarian Mofongo
Fried & mashed plantains topped with vegetarian picadillo made with impossible meat and caramelized onions. Drizzled with aji pepper amarillo sauce.
Sides/Salads
Arroz con Gandules
Rice and pigeon peas. Contains pork
Tostones
Fried green plantains
Arroz con Habichuelas
Rice and pink beansContains pork, Gluten Free
Amarillos
Fried sweet plantains
Arroz Blanco
Gluten Free
Side of Habichuelas
Pink beans Contains pork, Gluten Free
Dulces
Flan
Traditionall egg based vanilla custard topped with caramel sauce.Gluten Free
Mousse de Parcha
Passion Fruit MousseGluten Free
Batidos
Batido
A traditional Puerto Rican fruit milkshake made with blended milks, fresh fruit, sugar and ice.
Specialty Cocktails
Guava Smash
Fresh guava and mint with Don Q Cristal rum and demarara syrup
La Pera
House spiced rum with passionfruit and pear nectars, topped with ginger beer and fresh grated nutmeg.
Sangria Pa La Isla
House made red sangria
PuertoRiki-Tiki
Cotton and Reed Mellow Gold rum with Velvet Falernum, pineapple juice, mango puree, guava, orgeat, fresh squeezed lime juice and Tiki bitters.
El Nacional
Light rum and apricot liqueur with fresh pineapple juice
Guava Mimosa
Mimosa with guava nectar
Pina Colada
Delicious frozen pina colada made with Coconut infused pitorro, Cotton & Reed allspice dram, fresh pineapple and cream of coconut.
Rum Sour
Dark rum and a frothed egg white with confectioners sugar
Rum Negroni
A twist on the classic negroni featuring Myers Dark rum, Campari, all spice demerara and sweet vermouth. Finished with a flamed orange peel.
Pineapple Sazerac
Features Old Overholt Rye whiskey with Clandestino Pineapple pitorro and pineapple infused demarara sugar. Served over ice with a candied pineapple wedge.
Coca-Cola Beverages
Coke
Mexican Coke -the refreshing, crisp taste you know and love made with real cane sugar.
Diet Coke
A delicious, crisp, sparkling cola for the refreshment you wantMexican Coke -the refreshing, crisp taste you know and love made with real cane sugar.
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Nectars/Juices
Fresh fruit nectars
Sodas/Teas/Bottled Waters
Virgin Drinks
VIRGIN Pina Colada
The non-alcoholic version of the frozen classic with fresh pineapple, allspice demerara sryup and cream of coconut.
VIRGIN Mojito
Alcohol free version of this classic with fresh mint and lime.
VIRGIN Riki-Tiki
A blend of fresh mango puree, pinepple, guava, and lime juices topped with lemon lime soda and finished with a touch of cherry syrup.
Sparkling, White and Rose Wines
Belle Jardin, Glass
Sparkling Wine, France NV
Croix D'or Syrah Rose- Glass
France, 2009
Tiroliro Vino Verde- Glass
Vino Verdhe, Portugal 2019
Craftwork Chardonnay- Glass
California, 2019
Independent White Blend- Glass
France, 2018
BTL Belle Jardin
Sparkling Wine, France NV
BTL Croix D'or Syrah Rose
France, 2019
BTL Tiroliro Vino Verde
Portugal, 2019
BTL Craftwork Chardonnay
California, 2018
BTL Independent White Blend
France, 2018
Red Wines
Pacheco Monastrell- Glass
Spain, 2018
Craftwork Pinot Noir- Glass
California, 2018
Independent Granacha- Glass
France, 2018
BTL Pacheco Monastrell
Spain, 2018
BTL Craftwork Pinot Noir
California, 2018
BTL Independent Granacha
France, 2018
Bottle/Can Beers
CAN Medalla
Puerto Rico, Light Lager 4.2% ABV
CAN Cinco Estrellas Session IPA
BTL Miller High Life
American lager, Wisconson 4.6% ABV
CAN Guiness
Stout, Ireland 4.2% ABV
Desayuno
Mata Hambre
Shaved ribeye, egg, queso de papa, potato sticks, sweet pepper aioli and pickled fresno chilies on pan de auga.
Tostadas
Your choice of either Pan de Auga or Mallorca toasted and served with butter or jam
Mananero
Ham, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich
Most Popular
Pastelillos
2 Puerto Rican fried turnovers filled with your choice of beef or vegetarian picadillo
Tripleta
Sliced rib eye, pork butt, and ham topped with melted swiss cheese, sliced tomato, chopped garlic and sauteed onions on pan de agua with mayo-kechup
Pork Belly Mofongo
Fried & mashed plantains with chicharron, topped with house cured, fried pork belly tossed in garlic mojo with caramelized onions. Served with roasted chicken stock on the side. (contains pork)
El Pollito
Adobo marinated chicken breast topped with swiss cheese on toasted multi-grain bread with avocado, greens dressed with lemon vinaigrette and aji amarillo sauce.
Chicken Mofongo
Fried & mashed plantains with chicharron, topped with crispy fried chicken tossed in garlic mojo. Drizzled with mayo kechup and served with roasted chicken stock on the side. (contains pork)
Canoa de Platano
Sweet plantain stuffed with stewed salt cod and topped with chopped egg, aji amarillo and crispy fried onions. Served with arroz blancoCan be Gluten Free
Carne Frita
Fried pork belly served with tostones, drizzled with Mojo sauce and mayo-kechup
Carne Guisada
A hearty Puerto Rican style beef stew with chunks of sirloin, sofrito, onion, carrots, & potatoes. Served over white rice.Contains pork!!!!
Flan
Traditionall egg based vanilla custard topped with caramel sauce.Gluten Free
Picadera
Carne Frita
Fried pork belly served with tostones, drizzled with Mojo sauce and mayo-kechup
Pastelillos
2 Puerto Rican fried turnovers filled with your choice of beef or vegetarian picadillo
Bolitas de Queso
Fried cheese balls topped with house-made guava sauce
Croquetas de Bacalao
House cured salt cod fritters topped with fried capers and served with crema verde sauce.
Tostada Cantinfla
Tempura battered shrimp, aji potato puree, spicy slaw, tropical salsa, aji amarillo sauce, pickled Fresno chilies and toasted coconut. Served on a crispy empanada tortilla.
Pulpo
Octopus salad with tostones
Sandwiches
El Pollito
Adobo marinated chicken breast topped with swiss cheese on toasted multi-grain bread with avocado, greens dressed with lemon vinaigrette and aji amarillo sauce.
Tripleta
Sliced rib eye, pork butt, and ham topped with melted swiss cheese, sliced tomato, chopped garlic and sauteed onions on pan de agua with mayo-kechup
El Gordito Burger
Griddled burger topped with ham, sliced pernil, sweet plantains, swiss cheese, and mayo kechup on a mallorca roll.
Dorado
Fried Dorado (mahi mahi) served on a toasted brioche bun with spicy cabbage slaw, sliced avocado, tomato and sweet pepper aioli.
Chanchito
Sliced pernil with grilled pineapple and pickled red onions. Served on a toasted brioche bun, with a creamy horseradish sauce. Accompanied by pork jus on the side for dipping.
Platos Fuerte
Chicken Mofongo
Fried & mashed plantains with chicharron, topped with crispy fried chicken tossed in garlic mojo. Drizzled with mayo kechup and served with roasted chicken stock on the side. (contains pork)
Pork Belly Mofongo
Fried & mashed plantains with chicharron, topped with house cured, fried pork belly tossed in garlic mojo with caramelized onions. Served with roasted chicken stock on the side. (contains pork)
Shrimp Mofongo
Fried & mashed plantains with chicharron, topped with grilled shrimp in our house made Criollo sauce. Served with roasted chicken stock on the side. (contains pork)
Carne Guisada
A hearty Puerto Rican style beef stew with chunks of sirloin, sofrito, onion, carrots, & potatoes. Served over white rice.Contains pork!!!!
Plain Mofongo
Fried & mashed plantains with chicharron, garlic mojo and roasted chicken stock. Served with extra roasted chicken stock on the side. (contains pork)
Canoa de Platano
Sweet plantain stuffed with stewed salt cod and topped with chopped egg, aji amarillo and crispy fried onions. Served with arroz blancoCan be Gluten Free
Bistec Encebollado
8oz. marinated strip steak topped with sautéed onions and served with rice and beans (contains pork).Chef-recommended Medium RareGluten Free
Ensalada Tamarindo
4 tamarind glazed shrimp on a bed of mixed greens with arugula, red cabbage, watermelon raddish, campari tomatoes and seasonal beets tossed in a tamarind vinaigrette. Topped with a tropical salsa and crispy onions.Gluten Free without the crispy onions!!!
Pez Espada
Grilled swordfish with 2 shrimp cooked in garlic mojo. Topped with a fresh pineapple & mango salsa and pickled fresno chilies. Served with white rice and fresh mango coulis.
Ensalada Verde
Field greens, hearts of palm, avocado, seasonal root veggies with a lemon vinaigretteGluten Free
Vegetarian Mofongo
Fried & mashed plantains topped with vegetarian picadillo made with impossible meat and caramelized onions. Drizzled with aji pepper amarillo sauce.
Sides/Salads
Tostones
Fried green plantains
Arroz con Habichuelas
Rice and pink beansContains pork, Gluten Free
Amarillos
Fried sweet plantains
Arroz con Gandules
Rice and pigeon peas. Contains pork
Arroz Blanco
Gluten Free
Side of Habichuelas
Pink beans Contains pork, Gluten Free
Dulces
Flan
Traditionall egg based vanilla custard topped with caramel sauce.Gluten Free
Mousse de Parcha
Passion Fruit MousseGluten Free
Batidos
Batido
A traditional Puerto Rican fruit milkshake made with blended milks, fresh fruit, sugar and ice.
Coca-Cola Beverages
Coke
Mexican Coke -the refreshing, crisp taste you know and love made with real cane sugar.
Diet Coke
A delicious, crisp, sparkling cola for the refreshment you wantMexican Coke -the refreshing, crisp taste you know and love made with real cane sugar.
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Nectars/Juices
Fresh fruit nectars
Sodas/Teas/Bottled Waters
Specialty Cocktails
Guava Smash
Fresh guava and mint with Don Q Cristal rum and demarara syrup
Sangria Pa La Isla
House made red sangria
PuertoRiki-Tiki
Cotton and Reed Mellow Gold rum with Velvet Falernum, pineapple juice, mango puree, guava, orgeat, fresh squeezed lime juice and Tiki bitters.
La Pera
House spiced rum with passionfruit and pear nectars, topped with ginger beer and fresh grated nutmeg.
El Nacional
Light rum and apricot liqueur with fresh pineapple juice
Pina Colada
Delicious frozen pina colada made with Coconut infused pitorro, Cotton & Reed allspice dram, fresh pineapple and cream of coconut.
Pineapple Sazerac
Features Old Overholt Rye whiskey with Clandestino Pineapple pitorro and pineapple infused demarara sugar. Served over ice with a candied pineapple wedge.
Rum Sour
Dark rum and a frothed egg white with confectioners sugar
Rum Negroni
A twist on the classic negroni featuring Myers Dark rum, Campari, all spice demerara and sweet vermouth. Finished with a flamed orange peel.
Guava Mimosa
Mimosa with guava nectar
Virgin Drinks
VIRGIN Pina Colada
The non-alcoholic version of the frozen classic with fresh pineapple, allspice demerara sryup and cream of coconut.
VIRGIN Mojito
Alcohol free version of this classic with fresh mint and lime.
VIRGIN Riki-Tiki
A blend of fresh mango puree, pinepple, guava, and lime juices topped with lemon lime soda and finished with a touch of cherry syrup.
Sparkling, White and Rose Wines
Belle Jardin, Glass
Sparkling Wine, France NV
Croix D'or Syrah Rose- Glass
France, 2009
Tiroliro Vino Verde- Glass
Vino Verdhe, Portugal 2019
Craftwork Chardonnay- Glass
California, 2019
Independent White Blend- Glass
France, 2018
BTL Belle Jardin
Sparkling Wine, France NV
BTL Croix D'or Syrah Rose
France, 2019
BTL Tiroliro Vino Verde
Portugal, 2019
BTL Craftwork Chardonnay
California, 2018
BTL Independent White Blend
France, 2018
Red Wines
Pacheco Monastrell- Glass
Spain, 2018
Craftwork Pinot Noir- Glass
California, 2018
Independent Granacha- Glass
France, 2018
BTL Pacheco Monastrell
Spain, 2018
BTL Craftwork Pinot Noir
California, 2018
BTL Independent Granacha
France, 2018
Bottle/Can Beers
CAN Medalla
Puerto Rico, Light Lager 4.2% ABV
CAN Cinco Estrellas Session IPA
BTL Miller High Life
American lager, Wisconson 4.6% ABV
CAN Guiness
Stout, Ireland 4.2% ABV
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Recent Reviews
What an amazing place! It's hard to find good Puerto Rican food at home so I always make a trip to La Famosa when I am in DC. The tostones are simple yet delicious. And the pernil is just amazing. Highly recommend! And $1 Medalia beers during happy hour? Yes please!
September 2025
Really good authentic puertorrican food. It took me back home!! Ordering was so easy using the barcode at the tables. The mofongo con camarones was my favorite. Real piña colada and delicious flavors. Definitely will return to try other things in the menu! If I would critic anything is to add a little more salt to the carne frita but other than that, can't complaint. Prices are decent too for the type of food and the time it takes to do our food.
September 2025
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As a Boricua myself it can be hard to find a place that delivers such an authentic and delicious experience. Their food is so good you can just indulge on the sides/apps alone and be satisfied.
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