El Criollo Cuban Restaurant
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El Criollo Cuban Restaurant

Caribbean, Chicken
6622 Van Nuys Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 785-8625
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Beverages

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Soda (Coke, Diet Coke, 7-Up)

$2.95

Unsweetened Iced Tea

$3.00

Lemonade

$3.00

Arnold Palmer

$3.00

Flavored Iced Tea (Mango or Strawberry)

$3.25

Flavored Lemonade (Mango or Strawberry)

$3.25

Perrier

$3.50

Materva

$4.00

Jupina

$4.00

Ironbeer

$4.00

Inca Kola

$4.00

Cafe Cubano

$3.00

Cortadito

$3.25

Cafe con Leche

$4.50

Malta

$4.00

Appetizers

Croquetas de Jamon

Four ground ham croquetas.

$4.95

Papas Rellenas

Four potato balls stuffed with ground beef.

$6.95

Empanadas

Two grounded beef empanadas.

$4.95

Surtido Platter

Served with four potato balls, four ham croquettes and two ground beef empanadas.

$15.95

Mini-Sampler

Pork carnitas, green planains, fred cassava root (yuca) and media noche sandwich.

$14.95

Camarones Empanizados

Breaded shrimp served with select dipping sauce.

$7.95

Salads

Ensalada de Aguacate

Sliced avocado and white onions on a bed of lettuce. Served with olive oil and vinegar on the side

$8.95 +

Ensalada Verde

Sliced white onions and tomatoes on a bed of lettuce. Served with olive oil and vinegar on the side

$5.95

Caesar Criollo

Romaine lettuce, avocado and green plantain chips tossed in our own garlic Caesar dressing with fresh Parmesan.

$13.95 +

Chicken

Pollo Criollo

Roasted half chicken grilled with onions and infused with a mustard and lemon marinade. Served with your choice of side.

$14.95

Pollo Asado

Roasted half chicken garnished with our garlic and lemon mojo and served with sliced white onions. Served with your choice of side.

$13.95

Fricase de Pollo

Chicken and potatoes stewed in a Criollo wine sauce with Cuban spices. Served with your choice of side.

$13.95

Pollo en Salsa de Ajo

Stewed chicken simmered in garlic, white wine, olive oil, onion and cilantro. Served with your choice of side.

$13.95

Pechuga de Pollo a Plancha

Boneless chicken breast seasoned and grilled with onions. Served with a side salad and your choice of side.

$12.95 +

Pechuga de Pollo Empanizada

Seasoned and breaded boneless chicken breast. Served with your choice of side.

$14.95

Pollo Saltado

Marinated strips of chicken breast sauteed with french fries, onions and tomatoes. Served with your choice of side.

$14.95

Pork

Lechon Asado

Pork leg marinated and oven roasted for several hours then sliced and topped with caramelized onions. Served with your choice of side.

$14.95

Chuletas a la Plancha

Grilled pork chops with onions. Served with your choice of side.

$14.95

Masas de Puerco Fritas

Tender chunks of pork lightly fried. Served with a side salad and choice of side.

$13.95

Montuno Cubano

Chunks of pork, Cuban tamale, yucca with garlic and moro rice. Served with your choice of side.

$16.95

Seafood

Pescado Empanizado

Breaded sole fillet served with a side salad and choice of side.

$12.95

Camarones Empanizados

Breaded shrimp served with a side salad and choice of side.

$13.95

Camarones al Ajo

Shrimp simmered in a blend of garlic, white wine, Spanish olive oil and cilantro. Served with your choice of side.

$15.95

Camarones Enchilados

Shrimp simmered in a savory tomato sauce. Served with your choice of side.

$14.95

Pescado Sudado

Boneless white fish steamed in a tomato-based Creole puree. Served with your choice of side.

$14.95

Beef

Picadillo a la Criolla

Sirloin ground in house and simmered in a blend of Spanish herbs and spices. Served with your choice of side.

$13.95

Ropa Vieja

Hand cut and shredded beef simmered in a tomato based sauce with onions and peppers. Served with your choice of side.

$15.95

Bistec de Palomilla

Flattened and seasoned sirloin steak grilled with onions. Served with your choice of side.

$14.95

Bistec Empanizado

Seasoned sirloin steak flattened and breaded. Served with your choice of side.

$15.95

Rabo Encendido

Oxtail stewed in a Criollo wine sauce consisting of traditional herbs and spices. Served with your choice of side.

$20.95

Lomo Saltado

Marinated strips of beef sauteed with french fries, onions and tomatoes. Served with your choice of side.

$15.95

Lengua Guisada

Beef tongue stewed in a blend of Cuban herbs and spices. Served with your choice of side.

$14.95

Vegetarian

El Vegetariano

White rice, black beans, sweet-fried plantains and yucca with our garlic mojo.

$9.95

El Vegetariano Frito

White rice, black beans, fried green plantains and fried yucca.

$10.95

Tazon Vegetariano/Vegetarian Bowl

Black beans, white rice, fried egg, french fries, avocado and sweet plantains layered in a bowl and topped with our chipotle aioli

$13.95

Sandwiches

Media Noche

Marinated roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, mustard and pickles served on a Cuban sweet roll. Served pressed and toasted. Comes with your choice of side.

$9.95

Sandwich Cubano

Marinated roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, mustard and pickles on a Cuban baguette. Served pressed and toasted. Comes with your choice of side.

$11.95

Sandwich de Ropa Vieja

Our Black Angus shredded beef simmered in a tomato based sauce with onions and peppers inside a toasted french roll.

$11.95

Desserts

Flan

Spanish flan with a light caramel topping.

$4.95 +

Kids Menu

Chicken Fingers Plate

Breaded chicken breast strips served with french fries.

$7.95 +

Sides

Tamal Cubano

$4.95

Yuca Frita

$5.50

Yuca al Ajo

$4.95

Platanos Maduros

$4.00

Tostones

$4.50

Papas Fritas

$4.00

Arroz Blanco

$3.00

Moros

$3.50

Frijoles Negroes

$3.00

Sopa de Polla

$4.50 +

Cebolla Frita

$3.00

Garlic Lemon Mojo Sauce

$0.50

House Dipping Sauces

$0.50

Extra Bread

$0.75
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About El Criollo Cuban Restaurant

  • 6622 Van Nuys Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91405
  • Caribbean, Chicken, Cuban, Dinner, Healthy, Latin American, Lunch Specials, Salads, Sandwiches, Seafood, Vegetarian
  • (818) 785-8625
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