
Caribbean
La Famosa
1300 4th St. SE
#130
Washington, DC 20003
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PASTRIES AND DESSERTS
Pastries

Pastelillo de Guayaba
Puff pastry with house-made guava filling$4.50OUT OF STOCK
Quesito
A puff pastry filled with a sweet cream cheese filling and drizzled with local honey$3.50
Mantecaditos
Puerto Rican shortbread cookies (3 per order)$3.00OUT OF STOCK
Besitos de Coco
Coconut Macaroons (2 per order) Gluten Free$4.50
DINNER
Picadera / Starters

Bolitas de Queso
Fried cheese balls topped with house-made guava sauce$11.00
Pastelillos
2 Puerto Rican fried turnovers filled with your choice of beef; cheese and tomato sauce; or vegetarian picadillo$9.00
Croquetas de Bacalao
House cured salt cod fritters topped with fried capers and served with crema verde sauce.$13.00
Pulpo
Octopus salad with tostones$14.00
Carne Frita
Fried pork belly served with tostones, drizzled with Mojo sauce and mayo-kechup$13.00
Bacalaito
A house cured salt cod fritter served with crema verde$11.00
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.$14.00
Tripleta
Sliced rib eye, roasted pork, and ham topped with melted swiss cheese, sliced tomato, chopped garlic and sauteed onions on pan de agua with mayo-kechup$17.00
Jibarito
Fried plantains serve as the bread for this sandwich that comes with your choice of chicken breast or sliced ribeye topped with red onions, provolone cheese and salsa verde. GF$14.00
Dorado
Fried Dorado (mahi mahi) served on a toasted brioche bun with spicy cabbage slaw, pickled red onions, sliced avocado, tomato and sweet pepper aioli.$16.00
Mina's Sandwich
Tuna, dijonnaise, spring mix, capers, egg, and tomato. A tribute to Chef Joancarlo's great grandmother, whom he called Mina. Mina would always make this for Chef when he visited, often accompanied by the most wonderful stories.$14.00
Mata Hambre
Shaved ribeye, egg, queso de papa, potato sticks, sweet pepper aioli and pickled fresno chilies on pan de auga.$13.00
El Gordito Burger
Choice 100% ground beef griddled to perfection topped with roasted pernil, ham, grilled onions, sweet plantains, and swiss cheese. Served on a toasted housemade Mallorca roll with mayo-ketchup and topped off with powdered sugar.$16.00
Chopped Cheese
Soft toasted Pan de Agua, chopped ground beef seasoned to perfection, onions and queso de papa. Served with mayo, lettuce and tomato. Order "Al Garete" for added spam and amarillos!$15.00
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$16.00
Platos Fuerte / Main Dishes

Chicken Mofongo
Fried & mashed plantains with chicharron, topped with crispy fried chicken tossed in garlic mojo. Served with mayo kechup and roasted chicken stock on the side. Can be made without Chicharron (Pork) on request. Will take 15-20 minutes, but well worth the wait!$19.00
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. Can be made without Chicharron (Pork) on request. Will take 15-20 minutes, but well worth the wait!$21.00
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. Can be made without Chicharron (Pork) on request. Will take 15-20 minutes, but well worth the wait!$23.00
Vegetarian Mofongo
Fried & mashed plantains topped with vegetarian picadillo made with impossible meat and caramelized onions. Drizzled with aji pepper amarillo sauce.$24.00
Plain Mofongo
Fried & mashed plantains with chicharron, garlic mojo and roasted chicken stock. Can be made without Chicharron (Pork) on request. Will take 15-20 minutes, but well worth the wait!$13.00
Carne Guisada
A hearty Puerto Rican style beef stew with chunks of sirloin, sofrito, onion, carrots, & potatoes. Served over white rice.$20.00
Cod Canoa de Platano
Sweet plantain stuffed with stewed salt cod and topped with chopped egg, aji amarillo and crispy fried onions. Served with arroz blanco Gluten Free available Contains Chicken Broth$20.00
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!!!$24.00
Bistec Encebollado
8oz. marinated strip steak topped with sautéed onions and served with rice and beans. Gluten Free$30.00
Ensalada Verde
Field greens, hearts of palm, avocado, seasonal root veggies with a lemon vinaigrette Gluten Free$16.00
Beef Canoa de Platano
Sweet plantain stuffed with spicy beef picadillo, topped with provolone, aji amarillo, crema verde and crispy fried onions. Served with arroz blanco$18.00
Pernil Casero
Slow roasted pork marinated in malta india for 48 hours, seasoned with adobo, and served with arroz con gandules, tostones, and pickled onions. Makes you feel like you are on the Pork Highway visiting your favorite Lechonera.$21.00
Criollo Risotto
creamy and rich risotto, Criollo style, with chicken. Topped with crispy plantains$19.00
Chillo Frito
Fresh whole red snapper coated in adobo seasoned flour and fried to perfection. Served with arroz blanco, pickled red onions, and our homemade spicy slaw.$42.00
Chuleta Kan Kan
A delicious oversized pork chop. This cut features a tender juicy loin where the pork belly skin is fried to a golden brown crispy texture. Served with arroz con habichuelas and tostones$39.00OUT OF STOCK
Sides

Tostones
Fried green plantains$5.00
Amarillos
Fried sweet plantains$5.00
Arroz con Gandules
Rice and pigeon peas. Contains pork$5.00
Arroz con Habichuelas
Rice and pink beans Gluten Free$6.00
Arroz Blanco
Gluten Free$4.00
Side of Habichuelas
Pink beans Gluten Free$6.00French Fries
$8.00
Aji Amarillo
an aioli made with lemon juice, parsley, aji amarillo paste, salt, pepper and mayo. Slightly spicy$0.50
Caldo
Chicken Broth$0.50
Crema Verde
an aioli made with a blend of cilantro, parsley, shallots, garlic, vinegar, and mayo$0.50
Guava Sauce
Homemade Guava Sauce$1.00
Hot Sauce
A homemade hot sauce$0.50
Mojo
A homemade Puerto Rican garlic sauce made of olive oil, garlic, lemon, lime, orange, salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, parsley$0.50
Mayo-Kechup
a mix of ketchup, mayo, garlic, adobo, and hot sauce. Very traditional Puerto Rican sauce$0.50
DRINKS
Virgin Cocktails

VIRGIN Pina Colada
The non-alcoholic version of the frozen classic with fresh pineapple, allspice demerara sryup and cream of coconut.$10.00
VIRGIN Mojito
Alcohol free version of this classic with fresh mint and lime.$8.00
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.$9.00
SPECIALTY COCKTAILS

Pina Colada
Cotton & Reed Gold Rum, Fresh Pineapple+Juice, Coconut Cream, and Demerara Sugar$15.00
PuertoRiki-Tiki
Cotton and Reed Mellow Gold rum with Velvet Falernum, pineapple juice, mango puree, guava, orgeat, fresh squeezed lime juice and Tiki bitters.$15.00
El Nacional
Light rum and apricot liqueur with fresh pineapple juice$10.00
Guava Smash
Fresh guava and mint with Don Q Cristal rum and demarara syrup$13.00
Guava Mimosa
Mimosa with guava nectar$12.00
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.$13.00
La Pera
House spiced rum with passionfruit and pear nectars, topped with ginger beer and fresh grated nutmeg.$14.00
Sangria
Red wine sangria with hints of citrus, peach and apricots$9.00
WINE
White Wine

Croix D'or Syrah Rose- Glass
France, 2009$11.00
Tiroliro Vino Verde- Glass
Vino Verdhe, Portugal 2019$9.00
Craftwork Chardonnay - Glass
California Chardonnay 100%$10.00
BTL Belle Jardin
Sparkling Wine, France NV$38.00
BTL Croix D'or Syrah Rose
France, 2019$42.00
BTL Tiroliro Vino Verde
Portugal, 2019$34.00
BTL Craftwork Chardonnay
California Chardonnay 100%$38.00
BEER
Bottles/Cans
Mexico, Popular Refreshing Lager 4.6% ABV

Aji Amarillo
$0.50
an aioli made with lemon juice, parsley, aji amarillo paste, salt, pepper and mayo. Slightly spicy
Request advisory
Please let us know of any allergies, special requests, or if you'd like your order packed for takeout!
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All hours
| Sunday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Monday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:00 am - 9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Thursday | 11:00 am - 9:30 pm |
| Friday | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
| Saturday | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
Restaurant info
Puerto Rican kitchen with an all day coffee bar and craft cocktails.
Location
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