Lala's Argentine Grill Downtown Los Angeles

Argentine · Los Angeles

Closed

opens 11am Monday

By phone

orders & questions

Call to order · (213) 623-1810

What to order

from the menu

EMPANADA SPECIAL

3 empanadas of your choice, served with soup or salad

Lunch Specials$16.95

SPICY CHIMICHURRI NY SANDWICH

grilled NY steak with lettuce, tomato and our homemade spicy chimichurri sauce. Served with a side order, or a cup of soup.

Lunch Specials$21.95

HAMBURGUESA DE SALMON

grilled homemade salmon burger with baby greens, tomato, tartar sauce & chimichurri on brioche

Sandwiches$19.95

SALMON DIJON

fresh fillet of salmon brushed with homemade dijon white wine sauce

Seafood$27.95

TANGO

sliced grilled chicken breast brushed with a homemade dijon sauce, on a bed of spinach, tomato & mushroom, tossed with our house vinaigrette dressing

Salads$21.95

ENSALADA CON SALMON

grilled fresh fillet of salmon brushed with a homemade dijon sauce, on a bed of baby mixed greens, tomato & onion, tossed with balsamic vinaigrette dressing

Salads$27.95

CHORIZOgrilled Argentine sausage$5.50
EMPANADAchoice of beef, chicken, spinach, ham & cheese, chicken curry, cheese & onion, or salmon (DTLA only)$4.50
EMPANADAS COMBO4 full-sized empanadas of your choice$16.95
TORTILLA DE PAPAArgentine potato & onion quiche$6.50
CARROT SOUPpureed carrot & potato soup$7.50
MORCILLA2 grilled traditional blood sausages$7.75
PROVOLETAmelted provolone cheese topped with salsa & oregano$9.95
SARTEN DE CHAMPIGNONSmushrooms and garlic sautéed in white wine and butter$10.95
CROQUETAS3 rice and mozzarella croquettes with marinara sauce$12.95
MOLLEJASgrilled thinly cut choice beef sweetbreads$16.95
SHRIMP PATAGONIAskillet of sautéed shrimp in olive oil, butter, parsley & garlic$15.95
FRIED SHRIMPlightly breaded, crispy shrimp (7 pcs)$15.95
CALAMAR FRITOlightly breaded, crispy calamari$18.95
COMBO APPETIZERchoice of 3 empanadas & one tortilla de papa & one chorizo$23.95

Salads

MIXTAlettuce, tomato & onion, tossed with our house vinaigrette dressing$9.95
EL CESARfresh romain & iceberg lettuce, parmesan cheese & croutons, tossed in classic Caesar dressing
RUGOLAarugula, lettuce, spinach, tomato & parmesan cheese, with house vinaigrette dressing
POROTOSred and white beans, baby mixed greens, romaine, onion, tomato and feta cheese, tossed with spicy low fat vinaigrette$14.95
GRIEGAlettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, black olive, red & green bell peppers, and feta cheese, in house vinaigrette dressing$16.95
VENTURAchopped grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, spinach, warm rice & low fat mozzarella cheese, tossed with house vinaigrette dressing$17.95
MELROSEchopped grilled chicken with lettuce, tomato, onion, feta cheese and warm rice, tossed in spicy honey mustard dressing
TANGOsliced grilled chicken breast brushed with a homemade dijon sauce, on a bed of spinach, tomato & mushroom, tossed with our house vinaigrette dressing$21.95
ENSALADA CON SALMONgrilled fresh fillet of salmon brushed with a homemade dijon sauce, on a bed of baby mixed greens, tomato & onion, tossed with balsamic vinaigrette dressing$27.95
ENSALADA CON MAHI MAHIgrilled wild caught mahi mahi brushed with dijon, oil & garlic, on a bed of baby mized greens, tomato, & onion, tossed with balsamic vinaigrette dressing$28.95
ENSALADA CON ENTRAÑAgrilled thinly cut certified Angus beef skirt steak on a bed of spinach, mushrooms & tomato, tossed with house vinaigrette dressing$38.95

Sandwiches

CHORIZO SANDWICH2 grilled Argentine sausages with lettuce, tomato & chimichurri$16.95
POLLO SANDWICHgrilled chicken breast with lettuce, tomato & chimichurri$18.95
PICANTE SANDWICHgrilled spicy chicken breast with lettuce, tomato & chimichurri$19.95
MILANESA SANDWICHthinly cut steak, breaded and lightly fried, with lettuce, tomato, & chimichurri$20.95
SUPREMA SANDWICHboneless chicken breast, breaded and lightly fried, with lettuce, tomato, & mayo$20.95
LOMITO SANDWICHthinly cut choice NY steak with lettuce, tomato & chimichurri$21.95
HAMBURGUESAgrilled certified Angus beef hamburger with lettuce, tomato, mayo & chimichurri on brioche$19.95
BLUE CHEESE BURGERgrilled certified Angus beef hamburger with lettuce, tomato, and blue cheese on brioche.$20.95
HAMBURGUESA DE SALMONgrilled homemade salmon burger with baby greens, tomato, tartar sauce & chimichurri on brioche$19.95
BEYOND BURGERVVegan patty, baby greens, tomato, chimichurri on french baguette, or brioche (not vegan)$20.95

Pastas

CABELLO DE ANGELangel hair pasta, tossed with olive oil, fresh tomato, basil and garlic$17.95
PENNE SALSA BLANCApenne pasta sautéed in a light cream sauce$17.95
CANELONESrolled pasta filled with ricotta cheese and spinach in a creamy tomato sauce$18.95
ÑOQUIpotato dumpling pasta in a creamy tomato sauce$18.95
FRESH SPINACH PAPPARDELLEflat, ribbon-shaped spinach pasta in a sauce of your choice. Vegan patsa. excludes DTLA$19.95
FRESH SPAGHETTIfresh spaghetti in a sauce of your choice. Melrose only$19.95
RAVIOLES DE QUESOricotta, mozzarella and parmesan cheese in a creamy tomato sauce.$20.95
PENNE CON CALAMARpenne pasta sautéed with calamari & zucchini in a light creamy tomato sauce$21.95
SHRIMP PENNE PASTApenne pasta with shrimp in a sauce of your choice$24.95

Seafood

SALMONfresh fillet of salmon$26.95
SALMON DIJONfresh fillet of salmon brushed with homemade dijon white wine sauce$27.95
SALMON PAMPASfresh fillet of salmon topped with grilled tomatoes, olive oil & garlic$27.95
CREAMY SALMONgrilled salmon, topped with spinach, olives, bell peppers, mushrooms, in a creamy sauce.$31.95
MAHI MAHIgrilled mahi mahi brushed with olive oil and garlic$27.95
MAHI MAHI POPEYEgrilled mahi mahi brushed with olive oil and garlic, topped with sautéed spinach$29.95

Chicken

1/2 POLLO A LA BRASAhalf chicken on the bone, marinated in lemon-orange juice. Add picante, dijon, or garlic for $1. Add grilled onions $3.5, champignon $5.5$18.95
PECHUGA DE POLLOlemon-orange marinated chicken breast
PICANTEchicken breast brushed with homemade picante sauce
A LA PROVENZALchicken breast topped with sautéed garlic and parsley
PECHUGA DIJONchicken breast brushed with homemade dijon-white wine sauce
A LA CEBOLLAchicken breast topped with grilled onions and garlic
AL CHAMPIGNONchicken breast topped with sautéed mushrooms in a light, red wine cream sauce
PECHUGA NAPOLITANAchicken breast topped with basil tomato sauce and melted cheese

Beef

COSTILLA8oz choice boneless ribeye steak$25.95
GAUCHO8oz choice boneless ribeye steak topped with grilled onions, garlic parsley & Anaheim pepper$28.95
COSTILLA GRANDE14oz boneless ribeye steak. Tender and juicy.$40.95
ENTRAÑA8oz certified Angus beef skirt steak$35.95
ENTRAÑA AL AJO8oz certified Angus beef skirt steak topped with sautéed garlic and parsley$36.95
BIFE ENCEBOLLADO8oz certified Angus beef skirt steak topped with grilled onions, garlic and parsley$38.95
BIFE DE CHORIZO 8 ozUSDA choice New York steak$24.95
BIFE DE CHORIZO 12 ozUSDA choice New York steak$27.95
LOMOchoice center-cut filet mignon$34.95
TABLA DE CARNES 24ozcertified Angus beef skirt steak, New York steak, and center-cut filet mignon. Served with 2 sides$80.95
TABLA DE CARNES 29ozcertified Angus beef skirt steak, New York steak, and center-cut filet mignon. Served with 2 sides$83.95

Vegetarian

SANDWICH DE VEGETALESgrilled eggplant & zucchini with lettuce, tomato, feta cheese & chimichurri.$16.95
VEGETALES AL PLATOgrilled zucchini, eggplant mushroom, onion, tomato, red & green bell peppers, served with 3 sides$17.95
BROCHETTE DE VEGETALES2 skewers of grilled zucchini, eggplant, mushroom, onion, tomato, bell peppers.$17.95

LALA'S Specials

ARROZ DEL CAMPOsautéed green & red bell peppers, garlic, onions & mushrooms tossed with yellow rice in a creamy tomato sauce, topped with feta cheese. Add chicken or sausage($5), or half salmon($10)$19.95
MILANESAthinly cut steak, breaded and lightly fried, served with french fries$22.95
SUPREMAboneless chicken breast, breaded and lightly fried, served with french fries$22.95
MILANESA NAPOLITANAthinly cut steak, breaded and lightly fried, topped with basil tomato sauce & melted cheese, served with mashed potatoes$25.95
SUPREMA NAPOLITANAboneless chicken breast, breaded and lightly fried, topped with basil tomato sauce & melted cheese, served with mashed potatoes$25.95
ENTRAÑA AL CHAMPIGNONgrilled certified Angus beef skirt steak topped with sautéed mushrooms in a light red wine cream sauce, served with mashed potatoes$38.95
LOMO LALA'Schoice center-cut filet mignon topped with sautéed mushrooms in a light red wine cream sauce, served with mashed potatoes$37.95
PLATO MIXTO2 grilled Argentine sausages, Mollejas (sweetbread), New York steak, skirt steak & a half chicken, served with 2 side orders$76.95

Kids

KID'S PASTAangel hair or penne pasta with choice of white cream sauce, butter & cheese, or creamy tomato sauce. Topped with parmesan cheese.$12.95
SUPREMA NUGGETSboneless chicken breast, breaded and lightly fried. Served with a side order$13.95
PECHUGA STRIPSgrilled boneless chicken breast. Served with a side order$13.95
STEAK STRIPSthinly cut choice New York steak. Served with a side order$17.95

Sides

SALAD / FRENCH FRIES / RICE*$5.00
MASHED POTATOES$5.95
CHAMPIGNON MASHED POTATOESmashed potatoes topped with mushroom sauce$7.50
LALA'S MASHED POTATOESmashed potatoes, mixed with puréed carrots$6.50
SWEET POTATO FRIES$6.25
SALSAchopped tomatoes and onions$6.50
ZUCCHINIgrilled and brushed with olive oil and balsamic$6.50
GRILLED ONIONS$6.50
ANAHEIM PEPPERS2 grilled peppers with chopped tomatoes and onions$6.50
POROTOS PROVENZALwhite beans tossed with onions, garlic and parsley$6.50
BROCCOLIsautéed with garlic and white wine$6.50
SPINACHsautéed with garlic and white wine$6.50
ASPARAGUSAvailable only at Melrose$6.50

Desserts

ALFAJORES6pcs. soft cookies with dulce de leche sandwiched inbetween$11.50
FLAN CON DULCE DE LECHEbaked custard topped with caramel, served chilled$9.50
PANQUEQUE CON DULCE DE LECHE2 rolls of warm caramel crepes, caramelized sugar$9.50
PANQUEQUE DE BANANA CON DULCE DE LECHEwarm caramel crepe with diced bananas and caramelized sugar$11.50
QUESO Y DULCEprovolone cheese & quince preserves$9.50
CHEESECAKEtraditional New York cheesecake$10.25
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKEa light, tasty chocolate mousse cake$10.25
LEMON CAKEThree layers of moist lemon cake topped with lemon cream custard covered with cream cheese frosting.$11.95
AFFOGATO2 scoops of vanilla ice cream, served with a shot of espresso on the side. Dulce de leche is optional$12.95

Lunch Specials

NEW YORK STEAK6oz of choice New York steak, served with french fries and salad$17.95
SALMON5oz of fresh filet of salmon, served with rice and salad$17.95
PASTA PRIMAVERApenne pasta with sautéed vegetables in pink sauce$15.95
EMPANADA SPECIAL3 empanadas of your choice, served with soup or salad$16.95
PESTO CHICKEN SANDWICHgrilled chicken breast with pesto sauce, tomatoes and arugula, served with french fries$16.95
EARLY BURGERgrilled certified Angus beef with arugula, onions, chimichurri-aioli, topped with an egg on brioche. Served with a side order, or a cup of soup.$17.95
SPICY CHIMICHURRI NY SANDWICHgrilled NY steak with lettuce, tomato and our homemade spicy chimichurri sauce. Served with a side order, or a cup of soup.$21.95

Happy Hour / Drinks (select items)

WINES & SANGRIADine-in onlyhouse Malbec / Cabertnet Sauvignon / Pinot Noir / Sauvignon Blanc, Sparkling wine, Rosé, Sangria, Sparkling Sangria($8.95)
DRAFT BEERSDine-in onlyPeroni(Melrose) / Blue Moon / 805 / Golden Road(DTLA) / Stella Artois (DTLA)
HAPPY HOUR BITESchorizo $3.5 / empanada $3.5 / provoleta $7 / potato quiche $3.95 /garlic fries $3.75 / croquettes $5 / 3oz filet mignon $10 / sautéed mushrooms $7

Beverages

SODACoke, Diet Coke, Sprite or Root Beer$4.25
Lemonade$4.25
Strawberry Lemonade$5.95
Iced Tea$4.25
Shirley Temple$5.95
Soda Bossa(can)Choose from 3 flavors: Dragon Fruit, Yerba Mate, and Citrus. 35 calories. Excludes DTLA$4.25
Cranberry JuiceCranberry, Orange or Apple$5.50
BOTTLED WATER 500mlflat or sparkling$6.50
BOTTLED WATER 1 literflat or sparkling$9.00
Coffee$4.25
Tea (Assorted)$4.25
Mate (Argentine Tea)$4.25
Espresso S$4.25
Espresso D$5.25
Cortado Macchiato S$4.25
Cortado Macchiato D$5.25
Cappuccino S$5.25
Cappuccino D$6.50
Latte S$5.25
Latte D$6.50