La Cuchara Menu
Welcome to La Cuchara, a vibrant culinary haven nestled in Vallejo, CA, where Salvadoran and Mexican flavors unite spectacularly. Whether you're savoring traditional pupusas or indulging in unique empanadas, expect each dish to be a celebration of freshness and authenticity.
- Culinary Delights: Featured dishes like crispy chicharrón and rich queso loroco are crowd favorites, but it’s those delectable pupusas that truly shine, praised for their enticing flavors.
- Atmosphere: Enjoy a casual yet inviting ambiance suitable for families and groups, with options for outdoor seating.
- Accessibility: La Cuchara prides itself on being inclusive, offering vegan options, wheelchair access, and accommodating dining experiences.
- Service & Community: The friendly staff ensures an enjoyable visit, contributing to its reputation as a beloved local eatery.
Join La Cuchara for a dining experience that resonates with heart and flavor!
pan salvadoreno
Combo De Pan Salvadoreño
Cheesecake
Creamy cheesecake topped with fresh strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and a dollop of whipped cream.
Semita Pacha De Piña
Layers of sweet pastry filled with pineapple jam, topped with a lattice crust.
Pupusa Combinación ( Pupusa Combo)
Pupusas of your choice with a side of rice and beans.
Taco Combinacion ( Taco Combo)
Tacos of your choice of meat with a side of rice & beans.
Pupusas Revueltas (Pork, Cheese & Beans)
Two Salvadoran corn tortillas stuffed with a blend of pork, cheese, and beans, served with a side of pickled cabbage.
Pupusas Con Jalapeno Con Queso (Jalapeno & Cheese)
Two handcrafted corn tortillas stuffed with a blend of cheese and diced jalapeno, griddled to a golden brown.
Pupusas Con Jalapeno
Six corn dough flatbreads stuffed with jalapeños, served as a traditional Salvadoran dish.
Pupusas Con Loroco ( Edible Flower & Cheese)
loroco (edible flower)
Pupusas Con Pollo Y Queso (Chicken & Cheese)
Two Salvadoran corn tortillas stuffed with seasoned chicken and cheese, griddled to a golden brown.
Pupusas Con Frijoles Y Queso ( Bean & Cheese)
Two handcrafted corn tortillas stuffed with a blend of cheese and diced jalapeno, griddled to a golden brown.
Pupusas De Queso (Cheese Only)
Two traditional Salvadoran corn tortillas stuffed with cheese, accompanied by a side of pickled cabbage salad.
Pupusas De Chicharon Con Queso (Pork And Cheese)
Two traditional Salvadoran pupusas filled with beans, handcrafted from corn dough.
Pupusas De Frijoles ( Beans Only)
Six Salvadoran corn tortillas stuffed with savory beans, handcrafted daily.
Mariscada ( Mares)
Shrimp, fish, clam, octopus, scallops, crab
Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo
Shrimp sauced in garlic, butter, and onions, served with tortillas, rice, and beans.
Camarones A La Diabla (Spicy)
Spicy sauteed shrimp with onions. Served with homemade tortillas, rice, and beans on the side.
Sopa De Gallina
Sopa de Gallina y La Mitad de La Gallina Azada.
Sopa De Res (Oz)
Beef rib meat stew with carrots, chayote, potatoes, onions, and green beans. served with lime, cilantro and chopped onion on the sides. Includes homemade tortillas.
Birria(Oz)
A hearty beef broth with beef, onions, cilantro, lime and radish. Comes with of our homemade tortillas.
Menudo(oZ)
Tripe Soup.
Sopa De Patas (Cow Feet Soup)
A traditional cow feet soup with a rich broth, accompanied by tender corn and yuca pieces.
Pozole (PorkOz) Puerco Verde
A green tomatillo broth with lean pork and hominy, radish, onions, cilantro, lime, and cabbage. Served with crispy tostada shells.
Ceviche De Pescado ( Fish) Oz
Fresh diced fish marinated in lime juice, mixed with chopped onions, cilantro, tomatoes, and green peppers.
Ceviche De Camaron (Shrimp) Oz
Ceviche Octo Mix (Fish, Shrimp, And Octopus) Oz
A medley of diced fish, shrimp, and tender octopus, marinated with citrus juices, garnished with fresh cilantro and chopped onions.
Breakfast Salvadorean
Served with eggs, beans, tortillas and fried plantains
Huevos Rancheros
Served with eggs,rice,beans, and homemade tortillas.
Yucca Con Chicharron
Crispy pork belly paired with boiled yucca, topped with a fresh tomato salsa and finely shredded cabbage.
Vegetarian Burrito
Al Pastor Burrito
A savory burrito filled with marinated pork, fresh tomatoes, and crisp lettuce, wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.
Super Burrito
Choice of meat wrapped in a soft flour tortilla with Rice, Beans, Cheese, Sour Cream, Lettuce, Our house made Salsa, and Avocado.
Carnitas Burrito
A carnitas burrito filled with tender pulled pork, black beans, rice, fresh tomatoes, and cilantro wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.
Pollo Burrito (Chicken)
Tender chicken wrapped in a soft tortilla with mixed vegetables and a hint of lime.
Breakfast Burrito
Comes with eggs scrambled with Choice of Meat, House made Salsa, and Fries.
Pollo Tacos
Three soft tacos filled with seasoned chicken, topped with fresh cilantro and diced onions.
Tacos
Three soft tacos filled with choice of meat, garnished with diced onions and chopped cilantro.
Chips And Salsa
Crispy tortilla chips accompanied by a fresh, chunky tomato salsa with herbs and spices.
Handmade Guacamole Oz With Chips
Freshly prepared guacamole with ripe avocados, diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and a hint of citrus.
Steak Fries
Crispy fries topped with Choice of meat, Cheese sauce, fresh guacamole, sour cream, and diced tomatoes, garnished with cilantro and jalapeño slices.
Bacon Fries
Homemade fries covered in cheese sauce, bacon, sour cream and cilantro.
Torta
A traditional Mexican sandwich filled with choice of meat, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and onions on a crunchy white bread roll.
Carne Asada Torta
Grilled steak sandwich with avocado, lettuce, tomato, and onion on a crusty white bread roll.
Pollo Torta (Chicken)
A savory chicken torta with fresh lettuce, ripe tomatoes, creamy avocado, and sliced red onions on a crusty bread roll.
Al Pastor Torta
A Mexican sandwich layered with seasoned pork, avocado, lettuce, and onions on a toasted bun.
Mexican Quesadilla
Comes with sour cream, queso fresco (cheese), guacamole, and pico de gallo
Mexican Carne Asada Quesadilla
Comes with sour cream, queso fresco (cheese), guacamole, and pico de gallo
Mexican Carnitas Quesadilla
Comes with sour cream, queso fresco (cheese), guacamole, and pico de gallo
Mexican Al Pastor Quesadillas
Comes with sour cream, cheese, guacamole, and pico de gallo
Mexican Pollo Quesadilla
Comes with sour cream, cheese, guacamole, and pico de gallo
Chicken Salvadorian Tamales
Salvadorian tamales are wrapped in banana leaf
Pork Salvadorian Tamales
Salvadorian tamales are wrapped in banana leaf
Mexican Tamales Mixed&Matched (Pork And Chicken)
In this mix and match deal, the tamales are two separate kinds. One is only chicken and the other only pork. We mix evenly, so of each.....unless we are out of a kind and cannot arrange perfectly even.
Horden De Platanos (Fried Plantains)
Comes with refried beans and queso fresco
Empanadas De Leche
Three milk-filled pastries with a sweet, crumbly crust, dusted with powdered sugar.
Salvadorian Quesadilla ( Oz)
A Salvadorian quesadilla with a golden crust, sprinkled with sesame seeds, offering a sweet, cheesy flavor.
Atol De Elote Beverage Oz
A special Salvadorian beverage.
Horchata Drink One Size
A sweet, creamy rice-based beverage seasoned with cinnamon and often served with ice.
Jamaica Drink One Size
A refreshing hibiscus beverage with a deep ruby hue, served chilled with ice.
Pina Drink One Size
A refreshing pineapple juice with chunks of fresh pineapple.
Fresa Drink One Size
A refreshing strawberry tea with a vibrant hue, served chilled for a revitalizing experience.
Arrayan Drink One Size
A refreshing arrayan juice garnished with a fresh leaf, served chilled.
Maranon Drink One Size
A refreshing cashew fruit juice with a unique tropical taste.
Mexican Coke
The same great taste made with only pure cane sugar and served in a bottle.
Mexican Fanta
A refreshing Mexican Fanta soda with a unique citrus taste.
Coke Can
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
Water Bottle
Pure, refreshing hydration in a bottle.
Side Of Rice & Beans
Steamed Rice and Savory Beans Mix - A Perfect Side Dish
Molcajete De Carnes
Steak, chicken, shrimp, fish