La Isla Uptown
Cuban · Hoboken
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What to order
from the menuArroz Chino-Cubano
grilled shrimp, vegetable & egg stir fried rice, peas, soy, cabbage (no additional sides)
Entrees$26
Lechon Asado
roasted pork
Daily Specials$18
Ropa Vieja
shredded flank steak
Daily Specials$17
Churrasco con Chimichurri
grilled marinated skirt steak, chimichurri sauce
Entrees$39
Pescado Frito
whole fried branzino, greens, tostones, tomato, onion, mojo, lemon (no additional sides)
Entrees$34
Papa Rellena
beef picadillo stuffed potato ball - with salsa ranchera add 1.00
Hot Box Classics$6
Cuban — food to try
4 on this menuCubano✓ On the menu · $26
Roast pork, ham, Swiss, pickles, mustard, pressed flat.
Here it's “Arroz Chino-Cubano”.
Ropa vieja✓ On the menu · $17
Shredded beef stewed with peppers and tomato — the national dish.
Lechón✓ On the menu · $18
Slow-roasted pork with mojo. Fridays and weekends usually.
Here it's “Lechon Asado”.
Café cubano✓ On the menu · $3.50
Sweet, strong espresso to finish.
Here it's “Cortadito”.
Menu
from the website · 2026-09-02Prices and items may have changed. Display only — this restaurant isn't taking orders here yet.
Breakfast
- Omar’s Stuffed French Toaststrawberry/guava cream cheese, almond corn flake breading, guava sauce {As seen on Food Network’s Throwdown with Bobby Flay}$18.00
- French Toastpullman-style bread with toasted almonds, 100% pure maple syrup$15.00
- Buttermilk Pancakesserved with 100% pure maple syrup - made with fresh fruit add 2.50$15.00
- Huevos Rotosfried eggs over french fries, Spanish chorizo, shishito peppers$16.00
- Churrasco Burritogrilled skirt steak, rice, beans, guacamole, queso fresco$22.00
- Breakfast Burritoscrambled eggs, home fried potatoes, black beans, chorizo, manchego cheese$18.00
- Avenaold fashioned oats cooked in milk - with fresh seasonal fruit add 2.50$8.00
- Churrasco a Caballo con Arroz y Frijoles Negrosgrilled skirt steak, fried eggs, red onion, rice, black beans$28.00
- La Isla Huevos Rancherostwo poached eggs, spicy tomato sauce, fried tortilla shell, black beans, side of rice$16.00
- Huevos al Gusto con Papas y Tostadatwo eggs any style, home fries, toast$14.00
- A Tu Manerafluffy egg omelette, home fries and toast - your choice of three fillings - spinach ~ tomato ~ onion mushroom ~ sweet plantain swiss ~ american ~ queso blanco manchego ~ chorizo ~ bacon$16.00
- La Isla Egg Sandwichegg, bacon, tomato, red onion, avocado, multigrain or Cuban bread$16.00
- Tortilla EspañolaSpanish-style frittata, chorizo, potatoes, egg, arugula, manchego cheese$16.00
Sides (Breakfast/General)
- Cuban Toast or Multigrain Toast$3.00
- Chorizo Español$8.00
- Pecan Wood Smoked Bacon$8.00
- Homefries$5.00
- White Rice
- Black Beansvegetarianvegetarian
- Red Beans
- Arroz con Gandulesyellow rice & pigeon peas
- Platanos Madurosfried ripe yellow plantains$7.00
- Two Eggs Any Style$6.00
- Half Avocado$7.00
- Fresh Fruit Cup$6.00
- Green Hot Sauce (2oz)$2.25
- Mango Chutney (2oz)$2.25
Appetizers
- Gazpacho Verde (chilled soup)avocado-cucumber-green tomatillo, crab meat, paprika oil$16.00
- Hummus Mulato (contains nuts)black bean-chipotle hummus, roasted cauliflower, arugula, almonds$16.00
- Gambas al Guajillo con Patatassautéed shrimp in guajillo pepper sauce, fried egg, potato chips$16.00
- Cuban Spring Rollslechon, ham, swiss cheese, pickles, spicy ginger-lime sauce$14.00
- Montaditosgrilled shrimp, spanish chorizo, chimichurri sauce, over tostones$18.00
- Yuca Bravafried yuca, Spanish chorizo, spicy aioli, manchego cheese$16.00
- Croquetas de Bacalaocodfish croquettes, arugula, lemon-paprika aioli$16.00
Entrees
- Churrasco con Chimichurrigrilled marinated skirt steak, chimichurri sauce$39.00
- Pescado Fritowhole fried branzino, greens, tostones, tomato, onion, mojo, lemon (no additional sides)$34.00
- Salmon con Chutney de Mango y Piñablackened salmon, pineapple-mango chutney, coconut rice (no additional sides)$30.00
- Camarones al Ajillosautéed jumbo shrimp, white wine garlic sauce$26.00
- Arroz Chino-Cubanogrilled shrimp, vegetable & egg stir fried rice, peas, soy, cabbage (no additional sides)$26.00
- Pollo al Ajillo con Espinacaboneless chicken breast, garlic-cream sauce, sautéed spinach$26.00
- Bistek de Pollogrilled chicken breast, caramelized onions$26.00
- Chuletas Encebolladasgrilled marinated pork chops, sautéed onions$28.00
- Bistek Salteadochurrasco stir fry, sweet peppers, onions, tomato, jalapeño, cilantro, sweet plantains, white rice (no additional sides)$28.00
- Bistek de Palomillaseared thinly pounded sirloin steak, caramelized onions$28.00
- Masitas de Puercofried pork morsels, lime marinated onions$26.00
- Arroz Meloso con Gamba de Rocabomba rice, Florida rock shrimp, corn, jalapeno, peas, lemon zest, mint (no additional sides)$26.00
Pressed Sandwiches
- El Cubanoroasted pulled pork, ham, swiss cheese, pickle, garlic mojo, pressed Cuban bread$16.00
- Pan con Bistecthin beefsteak, lettuce, tomato, onion, tomato, potato sticks$18.00
- Churrasco Sandwichgrilled sliced skirt steak, caramelized onions, chimichurri sauce, potato sticks$24.00
- Havana Clubtriple decker, grilled chicken, bacon, tomato, avocado, red onion, toasted multi grain bread, mayo (not pressed)$18.00
- Media Nocheroast pork, ham, swiss cheese, pickle, garlic mojo, cuban brioche$16.00
- Cuban Reubencorned beef, braised short rib, swiss cheese, pickle, mustard caraway seed mojo$19.00
- Crispy Fish Sandwichbreaded fish fillet, avocado, onion, tomato, aji verde sauce on cuban bread, french fries$21.00
Hot Box Classics
- Papa Rellenabeef picadillo stuffed potato ball - with salsa ranchera add 1.00$6.00
- Empanada de Pollo o Carneturnover filled with chicken or ground beef$6.00
- Cubanada Empanadapulled pork, ham, swiss cheese, pickle, garlic mojo$6.00
- Empanada Vegana / Vegan Empanadacurried cauliflower, potato and edamame beans with mango-pineapple chutney$6.00
- Croqueta de Jamónsmoked ham and onion croquette$3.50
- Empanada de Guayaba y Quesoguava & cream cheese turnover$7.00
Salads
- Espinaca y Remolachababy spinach, mango, avocado, roasted beets, oranges, onion, macadamia nuts, blue cheese, champagne vinaigrette$17.00
- La Isla Caesarromaine lettuce, caesar dressing, manchego cheese, garlic panko bread crumbs$15.00
- Ensalada Criollamixed crisp baby lettuces, tomatoes, onion, avocado, shaved manchego cheese, oregano vinaigrette$16.00
Soup
- Sopa de Pollohomemade chicken soup, potatoes, carrots, celery, corn, cut spaghetti
- Garbanzo Bean
- Green Pea
- Lentil
- Galician White Bean
- Seafood (Fri & Sat)shrimp, mussels, clams, fish, seafood broth$18.00
Sides (General)
- Arroz con Gandulesyellow rice & pigeon peas
- Moros y Cristianosblack beans & rice, made with pork
- White Rice
- Black Beansvegetarianvegetarian
- Red Beans
- Tostones con Mojotwice fried green plantains with garlic sauce$7.00
- Platanos Madurosfried ripe yellow plantains$7.00
- French Fries$6.00
- Yucafried or boiled cassava$7.00
- Half Avocado$7.00
- Broccoli Al Ajillobroccoli in garlic sauce$7.00
- Chimichurri Sauce$2.50
- Mango Chutney$2.50
- Green Hot Sauce$2.50
- Fresh Fruit Cup$6.00
Daily Specials
- Rabo Encendidooxtail stew$28.00
- Chicharron de Pollomarinated fried chicken chunks$14.00
- Lechon Asadoroasted pork$18.00
- Pollo Asadoroasted chicken$15.00
- PicadilloHavana style ground beef$16.00
- Ropa Viejashredded flank steak$17.00
- Carne Con Papabeef stew$15.00
- Fricasse de Pollobraised chicken and potato stew$15.00
- Pollo Ajillochicken in garlic sauce$16.00
- Pescado al AjilloTilapia in garlic sauce$16.00
Brunch
- Omar’s Stuffed French Toaststrawberry/guava cream cheese, almond corn flake breading, guava sauce {As seen on Food Network’s Throwdown with Bobby Flay}$18.00
- Gambas al Guajillosautéed shrimp in guajillo pepper sauce, fried eggs, spanish chorizo, potato chips$24.00
- Tortitas de Jaiba con Huevos Pochadoscrab cakes, poached eggs, saffron-white white sauce, capers, home fries$24.00
- A Tu Manerafluffy egg omelette, home fries and toast - your choice of three fillings - spinach ~ tomato ~ onion mushroom ~ sweet plantain swiss ~ american ~ queso blanco manchego ~ chorizo ~ bacon$16.00
- Tortilla EspañolaSpanish-style frittata, chorizo, potatoes, egg, arugula, manchego cheese$16.00
- Churrasco Burritogrilled skirt steak, rice, beans, guacamole, queso fresco$22.00
- Churrasco a Caballo con Arroz y Frijoles Negrosgrilled skirt steak, fried eggs, red onion, rice, black beans$28.00
- Huevos al Gusto con Papas y Tostadatwo eggs any style, home fries, toast$14.00
- La Isla Egg Sandwichegg, bacon, tomato, red onion, avocado, multigrain or Cuban bread$16.00
- Vaca Frita Brunch Bowlfried shredded beef and onions, yellow rice, pico de gallo, queso fresco, fried egg, avocado$22.00
- French Toastpullman-style bread with toasted almonds, 100% pure maple syrup$15.00
- Buttermilk Pancakesserved with 100% pure maple syrup - made with fresh fruit add 2.50$15.00
- Avenaold fashioned oats cooked in milk - with fresh seasonal fruit add 2.50$8.00
- Cubanisimoavailable after 12pm - served with choice of 2 sides: rice, beans, boiled yuca, maduros$18.00
- Ropa Viejashredded beef, peppers & onions$18.00
- Pollo Asadoroasted chicken$15.00
- Lechon Asadoroasted pork$18.00
- Camarones Al Ajillosautéed jumbo shrimp, white wine garlic sauce$26.00
Dessert
- Flan de Leche Tradicionalcuban crème caramel - with coconut add 1.00$12.00
- Cafe con Leche Flancuban crème caramel, espresso, chocolate covered espresso beans$13.00
- Tres Lechesthree milk & rum soaked sponge cake, meringue$13.00
- Havana Bananabanana pudding, oreo cookies, coconut flakes$13.00
- Torta de Limonfrozen key lime pie, cilantro-lime syrup, toasted almonds$13.00
- Torta de Queso y Mangococonut-mango cheese cake, mango sauce$14.00
- Empanada de Guayaba y Quesoguava & cream cheese turnover$7.00
Shakes & Smoothies
- Classic Batidostropical Cuban shakes - choice of 1 fruit - each additional fruit add 2.00 - flavors: coconut ~ sour sop ~ mango ~ guava ~ papaya ~ puffed wheat ~ banana ~ passion fruit$13.00
- La Isla Specialty Smoothiesflavors: Havana Banana ~ Piña Colada ~ Cafe Ño$14.00
- Morir Soñandomade with fresh orange juice, evaporated milk and sugar$13.00
Coffee & Tea
- AmericanoHot or Iced$4.25
- Espresso(decaf available)$3.50
- Cubaccinoespresso, milk, cinnamon, whipped cream
- Café Con Leche
- Cortaditomini Café con Leche$3.50
- Iced Café Con Leche$4.25
- Hot Chocolate$3.50
- Tea$2.00
Taco Tuesday
- Taco de Pescadofried fish, guacamole, cabbage, chipotle aioli$7.00
- Taco de Rabo de Torobraised oxtail$7.00
- Taco de Pollo AsadoCaribbean style roast chicken, shredded cabbage, guacamole$7.00
- Taco Mulataropa vieja, guacamole, manchego cheese$7.00
- Taco de Camarónblackened shrimp, sautéed peppers and onions, guacamole$8.00
- Taco de Salmónblackened salmon, shredded cabbage, pickled spicy onions and peppers, guacamole$9.00
- Taco de Churrascogrilled skirt steak, moro rice, pickled spicy onions and peppers, chimichuri$10.00
Paella Thursdays
- Paellabomba rice, shrimp, mussels, clams, chicken, chorizo, saffron$32.00
Tapas
- Montadito de Sardinapreserved sardines on garlic toast, vine ripe tomatoes, sweet bell pepper relish$16.00
- Patatas con Huevo Frito y Chorizopotato chips, spanish chorizo, fried egg$12.00
- Aceitunas con Romeroassorted olives, orange zest, olive oil$5.00
- Camaron es a la Gallegasautéed shrimp, garlic, white wine, paprika, toast points$16.00
- Mejillones en Caldo Verdesautéed mussels, parsley, garlic, Spanish Alvariño wine, toasted bread$18.00
25 12th St, Hoboken, NJ, 07030-5359