La Carreta Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to La Carreta, a gem of authentic Cuban cuisine nestled in Pembroke Pines, Florida. This vibrant restaurant captures the essence of traditional Cuban dishes, promising a delightful culinary experience for all. The menu is a tribute to time-honored recipes, featuring beloved favorites such as Lechón Asado (braised pork), ropa vieja (shredded beef), and arroz con pollo (chicken with rice).
Breakfast options are equally enticing, with choices like scrambled eggs and Cuban toast that keep diners returning for more. Families will appreciate the extensive vegetarian selections and casual, kid-friendly atmosphere. Notably, the restaurant offers outdoor seating for a relaxed dining experience.
Whether you're looking for a hearty brunch or a cozy dinner, La Carreta's warm ambiance, attentive service, and mouthwatering dishes make it a must-visit!
Combos *
Combo Eggs*
Scrambled or Fried Eggs.Served with Potatoes or Grits and Toast
Desayuno Carretero*
Fried or Scrambled Eggs with 2 Croquettes Served with Potatoes or Grits and Toast
Steak and Eggs*
Served with Potatoes or Grits and Toast
Papas Fritas*
French Fries
Mariquitas*
Homemade Plantain Chips with Mojo
Tostada Cubana *
Cuban Buttered Toast
Ordenes Indiv. Desayuno*
Beverages Breakfast*
Coke Can*
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
Diet Coke Can
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
Sprite Can
The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
Fanta Can
Change up your routine with the bright, bubbly, fruity orange flavor.
Jugo Naranja Nat
Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
Natilla*
Custard
Desserts*
Sandwiches Lc*
La Carreta Especial*
Ham, Roast Pork, Swiss Cheese and Chorizo on Cuban Bread with Mustard and Pickles
Cuban Especial*
Large Version of Our Famous Cuban Sandwich
Media Noche*
Midnight SandwichSweet Egg Roll with Ham, Roast Pork, Swiss Cheese, Mustard and Pickles
Pan con Bistec*
Steak SandwichWith Grilled Onions, Shoestring Potatoes, Lettuce, Tomato and Our Special SauceServed with French Fries
Pan con Lechon*
Roast Pork SandwichOn Cuban Bread with Onions and MojoServed with French Fries
Sandwich de Dorado*
Mahi-Mahi Sandwich with Lettuce, Tomatoes, and Homemade Tartar Sauce on Cuban Bread
Sand. Pescado Empaniz.*
Fried Fish Sandwich Served with Lettuce, Tomato and Tartar sauce on Cuban Bread.
Sandwich Pechuga Pollo*
Chicken Breast Sandwich Served with Lettuce, Tomato and Mayonnaise on Cuban Bread.
Sandwich Pavo Pan Cubano*
Roast Turkey Sandwich Served with Lettuce, Tomato and Mayonnaise. .
Croqueta Preparada*
Croquette SandwichHam, Swiss Cheese and Ham Croquettes on Cuban Bread
Calle Ocho*
Club Sandwich on Cuban Bread
Ensalada de Atun en Pan Cubano*
Tuna Salad Sandwich on Cuban Bread
Ensalada de Atun en Pan de Molde*
Tuna Salad Sandwich on White Bread
Ensalada de Pollo en Pan Cubano*
Chicken Salad Sandwich on Cuban Bread
Ensalada de Pollo en Pan de Molde*
Chicken Salad Sandwich on White Bread
Sand Jam y Que Pan Cubano*
Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Hamburger*
8 oz Black Angus Burger. Served with Onions, Lettuce, Tomato and French Fries.
Rabo Encendido*
Braised Oxtail in a Red Wine Stew
Sunday/Domingo
Appetizers Lc * (3Po)
Ceviche Tropical*
Fresh Fish Cured in Lime, Cilantro and Jalapenos, Prepared with Diced Avocado, Tomatoes and Boniato Chips
Croquetas Yuca*
Yuca Croquettes Stuffed with Ground Beef "Picadillo" and Served with our Cilantro Alioli Sauce
Croquetas Variadas*
Ham, Chicken, and Cod Croquettes
Sopa de Pollo Lg.*
Large chicken noodle soup
Sopa de Pollo Jumbo
Jumbo chicken noodle soup
Sopa de Platano Jumbo
Jumbo plantain soup
Frijoles Negros Lg.
Large Black Bean Soup
Frijoles Negros Jumbo
Jumbo Black Bean Soup
Caldo Gallego Large
Large Galician White Bean Soup
Soups
Salads
Ensalada La Carreta*
Mixed field greens with red onions, mango, pineapple, candied cashews, and feta cheese. Tossed in a honey balsamic vinaigrette.
Ensalada Caesar LC*
Caesar Salad
Ensalada Mixta LC*
Mixed Salad
Ensalada de Pollo LC*
Chicken Salad Served with Croquettes, Hard-Boiled Egg, Lettuce and Tomato
Ensalada de Atun LC*
Tuna Salad Served with Croquettes, Hard-Boiled Egg, Lettuce and Tomato
Aguacate Relleno LC*
Avocado Stuffed with your Choice of Tuna Salad or Chicken Salad and Drizzled with a Creamy Aurora Sauce
Ensalada de Aguacate LC*
Sliced Avocado with Onions
Pollo Carretero*
Chicken CarreteroGrilled Boneless Half Chicken Marinated with Cuban Mojo
Chicharrones de Pollo LC*
Fried Chicken ChunksTopped with Cuban Mojo and Onions
Pollo BBQ/Guayaba*
Charbroiled Guava BBQ ChickenBoneless Half Chicken Glazed with Our Guava Barbecue Sauce
Pechuga Pollo Plancha*
Grilled Chicken BreastServed with Sautéed Onions
Filetillo de Pollo Salteado
Sauteed Chicken Breast Fillets
Filetillo de Pollo al Ajillo
Sautéed Chicken Breast Fillets in Garlic Sauce
Pechuga de Pollo Empanizada
Breaded Chicken Breast
Pechuga a la Milanesa
Breaded Chicken Breast Topped with Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese Au Gratin
Vaca Frita de Pollo
Chicken "Vaca Frita"Grilled Shredded Chicken with Onions
Chicken
Arroces Lc
Arroz Imperial*
Imperial RiceRice Cooked with Saffron and Deboned Chicken, Mayonnaise, Roasted Red Bell Peppers, a Hard Boiled Egg and Green Peas. Served with Sweet Plantains.
Arroz Imperial/Queso*
Imperial Rice Au GratinRice Cooked with Saffron and Deboned Chicken, Mayonnaise, Roasted Red Bell Peppers, a Hard Boiled Egg and Green Peas Topped with Melted Cheese. Served with Sweet Plantains
Arroz con Camarones*
Shrimp Paella
Paella La Carreta*
Savory Seafood, Yellow Rice made with Srhimp, Clams, Mussels, Squid, Chicken and Fish.
Camarones Enchilados*
Gulf Shrimp Sauteed in Our Sweet and Spicy Cuban Creole Sauce
Camarones al Ajillo*
Shrimp Sauteed with Garlic and Olive Oil
Mahi Mahi Fillet*
Grilled Filet of Mahi-Mahi with Cilantro Lemon Butter on the Side
Salmon a la Plancha*
Grilled Salmon with Cilantro Lemon Butter on the Side
Filete Pargo*
Snapper Filet
Masas de Pescado Rebozado*
Fried Northen Cod Chunks
Filete de Pescado Empanizado*
Breaded Fish Fillet
Rueda de Corvina Frita*
Fried Corvina Steak
Pargo Entero Frito*
Whole Crispy Fried Red Snapper
Cacerola de Mariscos Enchilada*
Seafood CasseroleShrimp, Calamari, Mahi, Clams & Mussels Sautéed in Olive Oil and Garlic. Finished with Wine and Our Tomato Creole Sauce
Seafood
Beef
Palomilla*
Grilled Thin "Palomilla" Steak Topped with Grilled Onions
Vaca Frita*
Shredded Beef Grilled with Onions and Cuban Mojo
Ropa Vieja*
Shredded Beef in an Onion, Bell Peppers and Tomato Beef Sauce
Picadillo*
Ground Beef Cooked with Onions, Peppers, Olives, Raisins and Tomato Sauce
Boliche*
Cuban Style Pot Roast
Bistec Empanizado*
Breaded Beef Steak
Bistec a la Milanesa*
Breaded Beef Steak Topped with Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese Au Gratin
Higado Italiana*
Liver "Italian Style"Thick Strips Sautéed with Onions, Peppers and Wine
Churrasco a la Parrilla*
Char-Broiled Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
Lechon Asado*
Roast PorkMarinated with Cuban Mojo and Slow Oven Roasted
Chuletas de Cerdo*
Grilled Pork Chops
Bistec de Cerdo Empanizado*
Breaded Pork Flat Steak
Pork
Sandwiches
Cubano Regular*
Our famous cuban ham, roast pork, swiss cheese on cuban bread with mustard and pickles
Elena Ruz*
Fresh roasted turkey breast, cream cheese, strawberry marmalade on a sweet egg roll
Club Sandwich*
Ham, turkey, swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce and tomato. served with plantain chips.
Grilled Cheese*
Melted american cheese on white bread.
Tortilla de 3 o mas Ingredientes*
Omelettes with Three or More Ingredients
Tortilla Vasca*
Tortilla with Shrimp, Chorizo, Ham and Peas.
Omelettes
Individual Orders
Frijoles Negros*
Black Beans
Moros*
Moros Rice
Maduros*
Fried Sweet Plantains
Fufu*
Mashed Green Plantains
Yuca Con Mojo*
Boiled Yuca with Mojo
Pure de Papa*
Mashed Potatoes
Tostones*
Fried Green Plantains
Tamal en Hoja*
Tamale Wrapped in Corn Husk
Dos Huevos Fritos Indiv.*
Two Fried Eggs
Arroz Blanco*
White Rice
Arroz Amarillo*
Yellow Rice
Salsa Cilantro
Cilantro Sauce