La Cocina Boricua Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to La Cocina Boricua, a delightful Puerto Rican culinary gem nestled at 2245 Westchester Ave in the Bronx. Our menu is a vibrant celebration of traditional flavors, featuring sensational meats such as Ropa Vieja and Chuletas Fritas, each dish crafted with love and authenticity.
- Mofongo takes center stage, offering a range from jumbo shrimp to churrasco, all served with rich sauces that enhance their bold flavors.
- Try the Trifongo for a taste of the tropics, bringing together ripe plantain, yucca, and succulent skirt steak.
Reviews highlight the warm atmosphere and friendly staff, making every visit special. While reviews may vary, the essence of Puerto Rican culture shines through in every dish. Join us for a culinary experience that transports you straight to the heart of Boricua cooking!
Antojitos / Appetizers
Bacalaitos (3) / Cod Fish Dumplings
US$10.00
El Corrillo / Chicharron De Pollo Sin Hueso Empanadas Mixtas, Sorullitos, Maduros, Yuca Frita, Tostones Y Camarones Fritos. Boneless Chicken Chunks, Mixed Turnovers, Corn Fritters, Ripe Plantains, Fried Yucca, Fried Plantains And Fried Shrimp
US$42.00
Calamar A La Cocina Boricua / La Cocina Boricua Calamari Served With A Spicy House Sauce
US$14.00
Empanada De Camarones (1) / Shrimp Turnover
US$5.00
Sorullitos Rellenos De Queso / Corn Fritters Stuffed With Cheese
US$9.00
Maduros / Fried Ripe Plantains
US$7.00
Alcapurria De Camaron (1) / Fried Banana Stuffed With Shrimp
US$4.00
Tostones / Fried Green Plantains
US$7.00
Yuca Frita / Fried Yucca
US$7.00
Tostones Rellenos De Carne Molida Ropa Vieja O Camarones / Fried Green Plantains Stuffed With Ground Beef, Shredded Steak Or Shrimp
US$16.00
Tostones Tapados De Carne (Ropa Vieja Camarones O Bacalao) / Fried Green Plantains Topped With Shredded Steak, Shrimp Or Cod Fish
US$16.00
Chicharron De Pollo Sin Hueso / Boneless Chicken Chunks
US$14.00
Picadera Parrandera Chicharron De Pollo, Carne Frita De Res/Cerdo Questo Y Tostones. / Boneless Chicken Chunks, Fried Pork/Beef Chunks, Cheese And Tostones
US$32.00
Empanadas De Pollo, Carne Y Queso Y Guayaba (3) / Stuffed Turnovers Of Chicken, Beef And Guava And Cheese
US$8.00
Aranitas / Shredded Green Plantains Fritters
US$7.00
Apple Juice
US$3.00
Orange
US$3.00
Cranberry
US$3.00
Lemonade
US$3.00
Pineapple
US$3.00
Jugos / Juices
Sides / Acompanantes
Mango Salad
Served with thousand island dressing.
US$2.00
Avocado Salad
US$3.00
Bistec Encebollado / Steak With Onions
US$20.00
Bistec Salteado / Sauteed Steak (Pepper Steak)
US$21.00
Bistec Relleno De Maduro En Salsa De Coco / Steak Stuffed With Ripe Plantains In Coconut Sauce
US$22.00
Chuletas Fritas / Fried Pork Chops
US$18.00
Ropa Vieja / Shredded Steak
US$21.00
Pasion Boricua (Churrasco Y Camarones) / Skirt Steak With Jumbo Shrimp
US$36.00
Bistec En Salsa Criolla / Steak In Creole Sauce
US$21.00
Churrasco Con Salsa Chimichurri / Skirt Steak With Chimichurri Sauce
US$32.00
Carnes / Meats
Pescado / Fish
Filete De Salmon / Salmon Fillet
US$20.00
*Arroz Con Camarones / Yellow Rice With Shrimp
US$21.00
*Paella La Cocina Boricua Con Chorizo / La Cocina Boricua Paella With Chorizo Sausage
US$32.00
Camarones Al Ajillo / Jumbo Shrimp In Garlic Sauce
US$21.00
Bacalao Guisado / Cod Fish Stew
US$18.00
Camarones Fritos / Fried Shrimp
US$21.00
Ropa Vieja / Shredded Steak
US$22.00
Carne Molida / Ground Meat
US$19.00
Bacalao / Cod Fish
US$20.00
Camarones / Jumbo Shrimp
US$24.00
Piononos
Ensaladas / Salads
Ensalada De Aguacate / Avocado Salad
US$10.00
Ensalada De Bacalao / Cod Fish Salad
US$19.00
Ensalada Regular / House Salad
US$7.00
Ensalada Caesar / Caesar Salad
US$19.00
Ensalada De Mango / Mango Salad
Served with Thousand Island dressing
US$8.00
Pechuga De Pollo A La Parilla / Grilled Chicken Breast
US$19.00
Pechuga De Pollo En Salsa De Guayaba / Grilled Chicken Breast In Guava Sauce
US$20.00
*Arroz Con Pollo / Yellow Rice With Chicken Breast
US$19.00
El Morro (Pechuga Salteada Y Camarones) / Sauteed Chicken Chunks And Jumbo Shrimp
US$27.00
Chicharron De Pollo Sin Hueso / Boneless Chicken Chunks
US$18.00
Pechuga De Pollo En Salsa De Ajo / Grilled Chicken Breast In Garlic Sauce
*Allergy warning: garlic sauce contains seafood mix*
US$20.00
Pechuga Rellena De Camarones En Salsa Al Ajillo O En Salsa De Mango O Guava / Chicken Breast Stuffed With Shrimp Topped With Garlic Sauce Or Mango Or Guava Sauce
US$29.00
Pechuga De Pollo En Salsa De Mango / Grilled Chicken Breast In Mango Sauce
US$20.00
Pechuga De Pollo Salteada / Sauteed Chicken (Pepper Chicken)
US$20.00
Aves / Poultry
*Mofongos
Cerdo / Pork
US$17.00
Trifongo (Maduros, Yuca Y Platanos) Con Churrasco Y Camarones / Trifongo (Ripe Plantain, Yucca And Green Plantain) With Skirt Steak And Shrimp
US$36.00
Pollo / Chicken
US$16.00
Regular / Plain
US$12.00
Churrasco / Skirt Steak
US$32.00
De Queso / Cheese
US$14.00
Camarones / Jumbo Shrimp
US$24.00
Asopao De Camarones / Shrimp Rice Soup
US$21.00
Asopao De Pollo / Chicken Rice Soup
US$17.00
Asopaos / Soups
Refrescos / Sodas
Coke
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
US$3.00
Malta India
US$3.00
Sprite
The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
US$3.00
Kola Champagne
US$3.00
Diet Coke
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
US$3.00
Ginger Ale
US$3.00
Coco Rico
US$3.00