Jose's Latin Food
1101 Truman Ave, Key West
(305) 304-6838
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1-huevos Rancheros Huevos Fritos Con Salsa Ranchera Tortilla Y Frijoles Refritos
Sopa De Gallina Con Albondigas - Hen Soup with Chicken Dumplings
Tostones Queso Frijoles Molidos Y Ensalada
Chips & Salsa - la Primera Va Por la Casa
Fajita Mixta-Pollo Bistec Y Camaron
Tajadas Con Queso Y Ensalada Nica
Sopa De Cola De Res - Oxtail Soup
Queso Frito - Fried Queso Fresco
Arroz Con Leche - Rice Pudding
Yellow Tail Red Snapper
Beer
Modelo Especial, Individual 12oz bottle beer (4.4%25 ABV)
Dos Equis Lager 12oz Beer Bottle (4.2%25 ABV)
Corona, Individual 12oz bottle beer (4.5%25 ABV)
Appetizers (Antojitos)
Chips & Salsa
Chips and salsa.
Guacamole and Chips
Fresh homemade guacamole.
Tacos Nicas
Three deep fry tacos beef or chicken served with a nice salad and sour cream.
Gallo Pinto, Cheese, Maduro, and Cream (Gallo Pinto, Queso, Maduro y Crema)
Tajadas con Queso y Ensalada Nica
Plantain chips and fried cheese topped cabbage and carrots salad.
Jose's Platter (Antojitos de Jose)
Bite-size fried cheese, yuca, fried pork, plantain chips, grilled sirloin, and refried beans with creole sour cream and enough for two people.
Tostones, Queso, Frijoles Molidos y Ensalada
Mashed green plantain and fried cheese with refried beans and cabbage salad.
Maduros con Queso Ensalada y Crema
Sweet fried plantains, fried cheese, and sour cream with our nica salad.
Gallo Pinto, Cheese, Slices, and Cream (Gallo Pinto, Queso, Tajadas y Crema)
Vigoron Platter
Boiled cassava (yuca), chicharrones, and topped with our nice salad.
Gallo Pinto, Cheese, Tortilla, and Cream (Gallo Pinto, Queso, Tortilla y Crema)
Mexican Tacos
Carne Asada Taco
Grilled seasoned sirloin. Three in the order with guacamole and hot sauce on the side. Garnish with cilantro, onions, and radish.
Tacos Dorados (Nicas)
Tree deep-fried tacos choose from chicken or beef. Three in the order with guacamole and hot sauce on the side. Garnish with cilantro, onions, and radish.
Al Pastor Taco
Pork cooked with pineapple. Three in the order with guacamole and hot sauce on the side. Garnish with cilantro, onions, and radish.
Pollo Asado Taco
Grilled chicken breast. Three in the order with guacamole and hot sauce on the side. Garnish with cilantro, onions, and radish.
Chorizo Taco
Mexican sausage. Three in the order with guacamole and hot sauce on the side. Garnish with cilantro, onions, and radish.
Camaron Taco
Shrimp. Three in the order with guacamole and hot sauce on the side. Garnish with cilantro, onions, and radish.
Pescado Taco
Fish. Three in the order with guacamole and hot sauce on the side. Garnish with cilantro, onions, and radish.
Vegetales Taco
Vegetables. Three in the order with guacamole and hot sauce on the side. Garnish with cilantro, onions, and radish.
Lengua Taco
Beef tongue. Three in the order with guacamole and hot sauce on the side. Garnish with cilantro, onions, and radish.
Chicharron Taco
Pork rind seasoned with tomatillo sauce. Three in the order with guacamole and hot sauce on the side. Garnish with cilantro, onions, and radish.
Burritos y Quesadillas
Burrito de Bistec
Steak burrito. Serve with guacamole and sour cream. Made with rice, beans, cheese, and pico de gallo.
Quesadilla de Pollo
Chicken quesadilla. Serve with guacamole and sour cream. Made with onions, green bell peppers, and red bell peppers.
Burritos de Pollo
Chicken burrito. Serve with guacamole and sour cream. Made with rice, beans, cheese, and pico de gallo.
Quesadilla de Bistec
Steak quesadilla. Serve with guacamole and sour cream. Made with onions, green bell peppers, and red bell peppers.
Quesadilla de Vegetales
Veggie. Serve with guacamole and sour cream. Made with onions, green bell peppers, and red bell peppers.
Burrito de Lengua
Beef tongue in a burrito. Serve with guacamole and sour cream. Made with rice, beans, cheese, and pico de gallo.
De Camaron
Lengua o pescado extra. Serve with guacamole and sour cream.
Entrées
Carne Asada
Charbroiled steak, (Nicaraguan favorite). Accompanied with two sides.
Churrasco
Skirt steak with chimichurri sauce. Accompanied with two sides.
Fajita de Pollo
Chicken fajita. Accompanied with two sides. Shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and salad.
Pechuga de Pollo con Crema de Jalapeño
Chicken breast with jalapeño cream. Accompanied with two sides.
Bistec de Palomilla
Palomilla steak with sautéed onions or with jalapeño cream. Accompanied with two sides.
Churrasco de Pollo
Grilled chicken breast with chimichurri sauce. Accompanied with two sides.
Carne Desmenuzada
Shredded beef. Accompanied with two sides.
Pechuga de Pollo a la Plancha
Chicken breast with sautéed onions. Accompanied with two sides.
Bistec o Pollo a la Mexicana
Steak or chicken Mexican style. Accompanied with two sides.
Fajita de Bistec
Steak fajita. Accompanied with two sides. Shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and salad.
Chuleta de Cerdo a la Plancha con Cebolla Frita
Pork chops. Accompanied with two sides.
Pork with Cassava (Chancho con Yuca)
Accompanied with two sides.
Fajita Mixta-Pollo, Bistec y Camaron
Mixed fajita shrimp, chicken, and steak. Accompanied with two sides. Shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and salad.
Salpicon
Chopped beef seasoned with lime juice. Accompanied with two sides.
Filete de Pescado Mahi-Mahi
Grilled mahi-mahi. Accompanied with two sides. Shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and salad.
Lengua en Salsa
Beef tongue with a creole sauce. Accompanied with two sides.
Camarones a la Diabla o al Ajillo
A la diabla o garlic shrimp. Accompanied with two sides.
Fajita de Camarones
Shrimp fajita. Accompanied with two sides. Shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and salad.
Camarones en Crema de Jalapeño
Shrimp with jalapeño cream. Accompanied with two sides.
Drinks (Bebidas)
Mexican Coke or Rojita or Fanta Naranja
Cacao Small (16 oz)
16 ounces.
Jugó de Naranja Natural (16 oz)
Fresh squeezed orange juice. 16 ounces.
Chia with Tamarindo Small (16 oz)
16 ounces.
Sodas De Latas
Classic Coke or Diet Coke
Iced Tea
Milca (Nica Soda)
Coffee with Milk (Cafe con Leche)
Colada
Cafe Americano
Cortadito
Cafe Expresso (Cuban Coffee)
Beef (Carne) (Main Menu)
Carne Asada
Charbroiled steak a favorite of Nicaraguans. Served with 2 sides you can choose from rice and beans, gallo pinto (mixed rice and beans), tortilla, sweet plantains, yuca, or plantain chips.
Carne con Papas
Beef stew with potatoes and carrots. Served with 2 sides you can choose from rice and beans, gallo pinto (mixed rice and beans), tortilla, sweet plantains, yuca, or plantain chips.
Churrasco
Juicy skirt steak with chimichurri sauce. Served with 2 sides you can choose from rice and beans, gallo pinto (mixed rice and beans), tortilla, sweet plantains, yuca, or plantain chips.
Palomilla
Palomilla steak sautéed onions. Served with 2 sides you can choose from rice and beans, gallo pinto (mixed rice and beans), tortilla, sweet plantains, yuca, or plantain chips.
Carne Desmenuzada
Shredded beef. Served with 2 sides you can choose from rice and beans, gallo pinto (mixed rice and beans), tortilla, sweet plantains, yuca, or plantain chips.
Fajita de Bistec
Steak fajita. Served with 2 sides you can choose from rice and beans, gallo pinto (mixed rice and beans), tortilla, sweet plantains, yuca, or plantain chips.
Salpicon
Chopped beef seasoned with lime juice. Served with 2 sides you can choose from rice and beans, gallo pinto (mixed rice and beans), tortilla, sweet plantains, yuca, or plantain chips.
Bistec a la Mexicana
Steak Mexican style. Served with 2 sides you can choose from rice and beans, gallo pinto (mixed rice and beans), tortilla, sweet plantains, yuca, or plantain chips.
Chicken (Pollo)
Pechuga de Pollo en Crema de Jalapeño
Chicken breast with jalapeño cream.
Churrasco de Pollo
Charbroiled chicken breast.
Pechuga de Pollo a la Plancha
Grilled chicken breast.
Pollo a la Mexicana
Chicken steak Mexican style.
Seafood (Del Mar)
Fajita Mixta
Mixed fajita shrimp, chicken, and steak.
Filete de Mahi-Mahi la Plancha
Grilled fish.
Camarones a la Diabla
Shrimp cooked in spicy sauce.
Fajita de Camarones
Shrimp fajita.
Camarones al Ajillo
Garlic shrimp.
Camarones en Crema Jalapeño
Shrimp with jalapeño cream.
Camarones en Salsa
Shrimp with creole sauce.
Pork (Puerco)
Chancho Frito
Fried pork chunks.
Fried Pork Chunks
Costillas de Puerco en Caldillo
Pork ribs fricassee.
Chuleta de Cerdo a la Plancha
Pork chops.
Costillas de Puerco en Salsa Verde
Pork ribs in salsa verde.
Breakfast (Desayuno)
Burritos de Desayuno-Huevos, Chorizo o Jamon o Tocino, Queso y Papa Rallada
Breakfast burrito. Scrambled eggs with chorizo, ham, or bacon, shredded cheese, and hash brown.
1-Huevos Rancheros Huevos Fritos con Salsa Ranchera, Tortilla y Frijoles Refritos
Two eggs topped with homemade salsa ranchera on a corn tortilla and fried beans with creole sour cream.
Nicas Breakfast (Desayuno Nica)
Gallo pinto (mixed rice and beans) scrambled eggs with chorizo, or ham, tortilla, avocado, a slice of cheese, and creole (nica) sour cream.
Tacos-Huevos con Chorizo, Queso, Frijoles Refritos en Tortilla de Harina
Scrambled eggs with chorizo, queso fresco, and refried beans on a flour tortilla.
Soups & Salad (Sopas y Ensaladas)
Ensalada Mixta con Aguacate
Mixed green salad with avocado. Served with tortilla or rice.
Sopa de Frijoles, Huevo y Chicharrón Crema
Red bean soup. Served with tortilla or rice.
Sopa de Menudo-Mex
Tripe soup mex. Served with tortilla or rice.
Sopa de Marisco Nica o Mexican Style
Seafood medley soup. Served with tortilla or rice.
Sandwiches
Steak (Bistec) Sandwich
Serve with fries.
Chicken (Pollo) Sandwich
Serve with fries.
Fish (Pescado) Sandwich
Serve with fries.
Extras
Queso Frito
Queso fresco deep fried.
Gallo Pinto-Mixed Rice and Beans Cooked Together
Salsa Roja
Guacamole Cup
Pico de Gallo
French Fries (Papas Fritas)
Frijoles
Fried beans or refried beans.
Sour Cream
White Rice (Arroz Blanco)
Sweet Ripe Plantain (Maduros Fritos)
Ensalada Nica-Cabbage and Carrots Salad Nicaraguan Style
Crema-Nicaraguan Style Sour Cream
Plantain Chips (Tajadas Verdes)
Corn Tortilla (Tortilla Nica)
Ripe Avocado (Ensalada Aguacate)
Yuca
Boiled or fried.
Mashed Green Plantain (Tostones)
Chilerito Cup
Niños-Children
Mini Quesadilla de Pollo
Mini chicken quesadilla.
Deditos de Pollo con Papitas
Chicken fingers with fries.
Mini quesadilla de bistec
Mini steak quesadilla.
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Recent Reviews
We came here for dinner the nica platter so good. The tona beer ?. Service always pleasant and professional.
Must try this if you are craving nica food. We liked it so much came next day for breakfast. It was awesome.
Must try this if you are craving nica food. We liked it so much came next day for breakfast. It was awesome.
September 2024
Visited here with family right before this location is moving to a newer location (with parking)
Tried the Gallo pinto, (and loved it, the rice was REALLY good), chancha de yucca was absolutely delicious - the rabo encendido was SO GOOD. they really know how to cook meat good here, it was so tender
For dessert I really really and cannot emphasize enough : TRES LECHES
You NEED the tres leches. I have tried many cakes and...
Tried the Gallo pinto, (and loved it, the rice was REALLY good), chancha de yucca was absolutely delicious - the rabo encendido was SO GOOD. they really know how to cook meat good here, it was so tender
For dessert I really really and cannot emphasize enough : TRES LECHES
You NEED the tres leches. I have tried many cakes and...
August 2024
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