La Carreta menu.

Explore La Carreta’s menu featuring classic Cuban fare, from flavorful stews and seafood to hearty breakfasts. Located on Bird Road, Miami, this local favorite offers fresh, affordable meals with exceptional service in a warm, unpretentious setting.

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About the menu

Introducing the Menu at La Carreta

La Carreta, nestled on Bird Road in Miami, is a beacon of authentic Cuban comfort food. Their extensive menu highlights traditional dishes like vaca frita, hearty beef and potato stews, and soul-warming soups including Sopa de Platano and Caldo Gallego. Each dish feels homemade, rich with bold flavors that truly capture Cuban culinary roots. Whether you’re craving a satisfying breakfast with options like bistec or chorizo, or a robust lunch featuring their famed ajíaco, the menu delivers variety and depth.

  • Soups: A standout selection from regular to jumbo portions, comforting and full-bodied.
  • Main dishes: Traditional stews and classics that evoke a strong sense of nostalgia.
  • Breakfast orders: Versatile and authentic, perfect for starting the day Cuban-style.

The warm, unpretentious ambiance complements each bite, making La Carreta more than a meal—it’s a genuine Cuban experience. From fresh ingredients to generous portions, every dish invites you into a rich cultural tradition, leaving a lasting impression of comfort and hospitality.

Allergies or dietary restrictions? Please ask staff before ordering — they can talk you through every dish. Menus change often, so symbols aren't always up to date.
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Cafeteria/Dining* (3Po)

14 items

Empanada Pollo Frita*

$3.15

Tequenos Queso*

$2.95

Empanada Carne Horno*

$3.15

Empanada Jam/Que Frita*

$3.15

Empanada Espinaca Horno*

$3.15

Pastel Carne*

$1.95

Empanada Espinaca Frita*

$3.15

Papa Rellena*

$2.75

Empanada Jam/Que Horno*

$3.15

Empanada Pollo Horno*

$3.15

Cafe La Carreta*

$6.25

Empanada Carne Frita*

$3.15

Pastel Guayaba/Queso*

$1.95

Pastel Queso*

$1.95

Combos * (3Po)

3 items

Desayuno Carretero*

Fried or Scrambled Eggs with 2 Croquettes Served with Potatoes or Grits and Toast

$8.82

Combo Eggs*

Scrambled or Fried Eggs. Served with Potatoes or Grits and Toast

$6.75

Steak And Eggs*

Served with Potatoes or Grits and Toast

$12.15

Beef Lc*

11 items

Boliche*

Cuban Style Pot Roast

$16.60

Sirloin Steak*

$26.10

Bistec Empanizado*

Breaded Beef Steak

$18.80

Rib Eye Steak 16oz*

$37.75

Higado Italiana*

Liver "Italian Style" Thick Strips Sautéed with Onions, Peppers and Wine

$13.85

Picadillo*

Ground Beef Cooked with Onions, Peppers, Olives, Raisins and Tomato Sauce

$14.38

Churrasco A La Parrilla*

Char-Broiled Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce

$33.25

Ropa Vieja*

Shredded Beef in an Onion, Bell Peppers and Tomato Beef Sauce

$16.10

Palomilla*

Grilled Thin "Palomilla" Steak Topped with Grilled Onions

$22.15

Bistec A La Milanesa*

Breaded Beef Steak Topped with Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese Au Gratin

$19.95

Vaca Frita*

Shredded Beef Grilled with Onions and Cuban Mojo

$16.60

Chicken Lc *

10 items

Vaca Frita De Pollo*

Chicken "Vaca Frita" Grilled Shredded Chicken with Onions

$15.00

Pechuga De Pollo Empanizada*

Breaded Chicken Breast

$16.10

Filetillo De Pollo Al Ajillo*

Sautéed Chicken Breast Fillets in Garlic Sauce

$14.15

1/2 Pollo Asado*

$14.38

Pechuga A La Milanesa*

Breaded Chicken Breast Topped with Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese Au Gratin

$17.70

Pechuga Pollo Plancha*

Grilled Chicken Breast Served with Sautéed Onions

$16.10

Pollo Carretero*

Chicken Carretero Grilled Boneless Half Chicken Marinated with Cuban Mojo

$18.85

Chicharrones De Pollo LC*

Fried Chicken Chunks Topped with Cuban Mojo and Onions

$15.00

Filetillo De Pollo Salteado*

Sauteed Chicken Breast Fillets

$14.15

Pollo BBQ/Guayaba*

Charbroiled Guava BBQ Chicken Boneless Half Chicken Glazed with Our Guava Barbecue Sauce

$18.95

Pancakes/French Toasts(3Po)

8 items

Pancakes 2 Huevos*

$6.60

French Toast/Carnes

$5.25

French Toast 2 Huevos*

$6.60

Pancakes/Carnes

$5.25

Pancakes Plain*

$5.00

French Toast Plain*

$5.00

Pancakes 2 Huevos/Carnes

$7.50

French Toast 2 Huevos/ Carnes

$7.50

Individual Orders Lc*

20 items

Maduros*

Fried Sweet Plantains

$3.05

Fufu*

Mashed Green Plantains

$4.16

Chimi-Churri*

$0.72

Arroz Amarillo*

Yellow Rice

$3.05

Croqueta De Pollo DR*

Chicken Croquette

$2.15

Papas Fritas*

French Fries

$3.90

Pure De Papa*

Mashed Potatoes

$3.90

Vegetales*

$4.16

Salsa Cilantro*

Cilantro Sauce

$1.05

Tostones*

Fried Green Plantains

$4.16

Boniato Hervido*

Boiled Cuban Sweet Potato

$3.89

Croqueta De Bacalao DR*

Cod Croquette

$2.50

Frijoles Negros*

Black Beans

$3.05

Arroz Blanco*

White Rice

$2.83

Dos Huevos Fritos Indiv.*

Two Fried Eggs

$4.72

Boniato Frito*

Fried Cuban Sweet Potato

$3.89

Moros*

Moros Rice

$3.05

Tamal En Hoja*

Tamale Wrapped in Corn Husk

$4.72

Croqueta De Jamon DR*

Ham Croquette

$1.95

Yuca Con Mojo*

Boiled Yuca with Mojo

$4.15

Desserts Lc* (Copy)

24 items

Mousse De Chocolate*

$4.75

Tres Leches*

Three Milk Cake

$4.95

Cheesecake Guava*

$5.75

Natilla Carretera*

$5.25

Helado Vainilla*

Vanilla Ice Cream

$4.50

Cascos De Guayaba*

Guava Shells with Cream Cheese

$4.75

Flan De Coco*

Caramel Flan with Coconut

$4.95

Dulce De Leche*

$4.50

Cheesecake Chocolate*

$5.50

Helado Fresa*

Strawberry Ice Cream

$4.50

Arroz Con Leche*

Sweet Rice Pudding

$4.50

Cheesecake Plain*

$5.25

Cheesecake Fresa*

$5.75

Flan De Queso*

Cream Cheese Flan

$4.95

Flan De Caramelo*

Caramel Flan

$4.95

Pudin De Pan*

Bread Pudding

$5.25

Cake Fee*

$2.00

Key Lime Pie*

$5.25

Natilla*

$4.50

Tocinillo Del Cielo*

Double Yolk Flan

$4.95

Cake De Chocolate*

$4.75

Cheesecake Dulce De Leche*

$5.50

Helado Turron*

Almond Ice Cream

$6.50

Helado Chocolate*

Chocolate Ice Cream

$4.50

Soups Lc*

11 items

Sopa De Platano Jumbo*

$9.00

Sopa De Cebolla*

$6.60

Sopa De Pollo Reg.*

$5.00

Sopa De Pollo Lg.*

$6.10

Sopa De Platano Reg.*

$5.00

Frijoles Negros Lg.*

Large Black Bean Soup

$5.55

Sopa De Platano Lg.*

$6.10

Sopa De Pollo Jumbo*

$9.15

Caldo Gallego Jumbo*

Caldo Gallego

$9.93

Frijoles Negros Jumbo*

Jumbo Black Bean Soup

$9.00

Caldo Gallego Large*

Large Galician White Bean Soup

$6.60

Wednesday/Miercoles

4 items

Garbanzos Large*

$6.60

Tamal En Cazuela Lg.*

$12.15

Garbanzos Jumbo*

$10.85

Tamal Cazuela Jumbo*

$16.95

Beverages

28 items

Limonada Natural*

$4.25

Jarra Jugo Melon*

$26.40

Vaso De Leche Fria*

$2.86

Jugo Naranja Nat*

Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice

$5.50

Fanta Can*

$2.25

Diet Materva*

$2.25

Sprite Can*

$2.25

Canadá Dry*

$2.25

Jarra Limonada*

$19.25

Diet Coke Can*

$2.25

Jugo Tomate*

$2.75

Perrier*

$3.15

Pear Juice*

$2.75

Water Btl*

$2.25

Peach Juice*

$2.75

Cranberry Juice*

$2.75

Apple Juice*

$2.75

Ironbeer*

$2.25

Diet Jupina*

$2.25

Vaso Con Hielo

$0.00

Malta*

$2.95

Mango Juice*

$2.75

Coke Can*

$2.25

Jupina*

$2.25

Materva*

$2.25

Guava Juice*

$2.75

Jarra Jugo Naranja*

$32.00

Te Frio*

$1.93

Thursday/Jueves

3 items

Fabada LG

$6.60

Fabada Jumbo*

$10.85

Paticas/Puerco

$14.35

Appetizers Lc *

8 items

Yuca Frita*

Crispy Homemade Yuca Fries Served with Our Cilantro Alioli Sauce

$8.35

Fufu Con Masitas*

Fufu Topped with Fried Pork Chunks

$9.93

Mariquitas*

Homemade Plantain Chips with Mojo

$6.38

Croquetas Yuca*

Yuca Croquettes Stuffed with Ground Beef "Picadillo" and Served with our Cilantro Alioli Sauce

$8.05

Croquetas Variadas*

Ham, Chicken, and Cod Croquettes

$8.60

Calamares Fritos*

Fried Calamari Served with Alioli Sauce

$10.85

Gambas Ajillo*

$9.72

Ceviche Tropical*

Fresh Fish Cured in Lime, Cilantro and Jalapenos, Prepared with Diced Avocado, Tomatoes and Boniato Chips

$9.95

Monday/Lunes

4 items

Arroz/Puerco*

$11.93

Lentejas Lg*

$6.05

Albondigas*

$12.76

Lentejas Jumbo

$10.85

Omelettes Lc*

3 items

Tortilla Vasca*

Tortilla with Shrimp, Chorizo, Ham and Peas.

$14.50

Tortilla De 3 O Mas Ingredientes*

Omelettes with Three or More Ingredients

$12.15

Tortilla 2 Ingredientes*

$11.05

Friday/Viernes

4 items

Sopa De Pescado Lg.*

$6.60

Bacalo A La Vizcaina*

$18.80

Rabo Encendido*

Braised Oxtail in a Red Wine Stew

$32.75

Sopa De Pescado Jumbo*

$10.85

Sandwiches Lc*

27 items

Sandwich De Dorado*

Mahi-Mahi Sandwich with Lettuce, Tomatoes, and Homemade Tartar Sauce on Cuban Bread

$16.60

Tostada Cubana *

Cuban Buttered Toast

$2.15

Pan Con Bistec*

Steak Sandwich With Grilled Onions, Shoestring Potatoes, Lettuce, Tomato and Our Special Sauce Served with French Fries

$15.25

Cuban Especial*

Large Version of Our Famous Cuban Sandwich

$14.35

Tostada Queso/Crema*

$5.85

Sandwich Pavo Pan Cubano*

Roast Turkey Sandwich Served with Lettuce, Tomato and Mayonnaise. .

$11.05

Ensalada De Pollo En Pan De Molde*

Chicken Salad Sandwich on White Bread

$8.60

Croqueta Preparada*

Croquette Sandwich Ham, Swiss Cheese and Ham Croquettes on Cuban Bread

$11.65

Media Noche*

Midnight Sandwich Sweet Egg Roll with Ham, Roast Pork, Swiss Cheese, Mustard and Pickles

$10.25

Grilled Cheese*

$6.60

Hamburger*

8 oz Black Angus Burger. Served with Onions, Lettuce, Tomato and French Fries.

$13.05

Ensalada De Pollo En Pan Cubano*

Chicken Salad Sandwich on Cuban Bread

$10.27

Calle Ocho*

Club Sandwich on Cuban Bread

$14.15

Tostada Pan Blanco*

$2.15

La Carreta Especial*

Ham, Roast Pork, Swiss Cheese and Chorizo on Cuban Bread with Mustard and Pickles

$12.75

Sand Pavo Pan De Molde*

$9.15

Sandwich Pechuga Pollo*

Chicken Breast Sandwich Served with Lettuce, Tomato and Mayonnaise on Cuban Bread.

$11.95

Sand Jam Y Que Pan Cubano*

Ham and Cheese Sandwich

$9.44

Sand. Pescado Empaniz.*

Fried Fish Sandwich Served with Lettuce, Tomato and Tartar sauce on Cuban Bread.

$13.26

Club Sandwich*

$14.15

Tostada Integral*

$2.15

Ensalada De Atun En Pan Cubano*

Tuna Salad Sandwich on Cuban Bread

$11.38

Cubano Regular*

$12.15

Pan Con Lechon*

Roast Pork Sandwich On Cuban Bread with Onions and Mojo Served with French Fries

$9.95

Ensalada De Atun En Pan De Molde*

Tuna Salad Sandwich on White Bread

$9.93

Elena Ruz*

$10.55

Sand Jam/Queso Pan Molde*

$8.33

Tuesday/Martes

3 items

Carne Con Papas

Beef and Potato Stew

$14.37

Ajiaco Lg.*

$9.95

Ajiaco Jumbo*

$15.50

Salads Lc *

8 items

Ensalada Mixta LC*

Mixed Salad

$6.55

Ensalada De Atun LC*

Tuna Salad Served with Croquettes, Hard-Boiled Egg, Lettuce and Tomato

$11.65

Ensalada Caesar LC*

Caesar Salad

$6.60

Aguacate Relleno LC*

Avocado Stuffed with your Choice of Tuna Salad or Chicken Salad and Drizzled with a Creamy Aurora Sauce

$11.05

Ensalada De Pollo LC*

Chicken Salad Served with Croquettes, Hard-Boiled Egg, Lettuce and Tomato

$11.65

Ensalada De Aguacate LC*

Sliced Avocado with Onions

$6.38

Aguacate/Tomate/Cebolla LC*

$6.95

Ensalada La Carreta*

Mixed field greens with red onions, mango, pineapple, candied cashews, and feta cheese. Tossed in a honey balsamic vinaigrette.

$9.43

Cafe (3Po)

11 items

Cafe Cubano

$1.90

Cafe Con Leche 8oz*

$3.50

Cortadito C/ Evaporada*

$2.75

Cafe Americano*

$2.10

Cafe C/ Leche Evaporada 12 Oz*

$4.75

Capuccino*

$3.75

Cafe C/ Leche Evaporada 8 Oz*

$3.60

Colada*

$2.25

Cafe Con Leche 12 Oz*

$4.00

Chocolate Reg 8 Oz*

$3.75

Cortadito*

$2.50

Pork Lc*

4 items

Masas De Puerco*

Fried Pork Chunks Topped with Cuban Mojo and Onions

$16.00

Chuletas De Cerdo*

Grilled Pork Chops

$14.35

Bistec De Cerdo Empanizado*

Breaded Pork Flat Steak

$14.35

Lechon Asado*

Roast Pork Marinated with Cuban Mojo and Slow Oven Roasted

$16.00

Sandwiches Breakfast (3Po)

1 items

Sandwich Pavo*

$7.25

Desserts Lc*

24 items

Natilla Carretera*

$5.83

Helado Fresa*

Strawberry Ice Cream

$5.00

Cheesecake Guava*

$6.38

Mousse De Chocolate*

$5.27

Cheesecake Plain*

$5.83

Helado Chocolate*

Chocolate Ice Cream

$5.00

Helado Vainilla*

Vanilla Ice Cream

$5.00

Natilla*

$5.00

Flan De Coco*

Caramel Flan with Coconut

$5.50

Helado Turron*

Almond Ice Cream

$6.50

Arroz Con Leche*

Sweet Rice Pudding

$5.00

Key Lime Pie*

$5.82

Cheesecake Chocolate*

$6.10

Pudin De Pan*

Bread Pudding

$5.83

Flan De Queso*

Cream Cheese Flan

$5.50

Cascos De Guayaba*

Guava Shells with Cream Cheese

$5.27

Dulce De Leche*

$5.00

Cheesecake Dulce De Leche*

$6.10

Cake Fee*

$2.00

Tres Leches*

Three Milk Cake

$5.50

Flan De Caramelo*

Caramel Flan

$5.50

Cheesecake Fresa*

$6.38

Cake De Chocolate*

$5.27

Tocinillo Del Cielo*

Double Yolk Flan

$5.50

Arroces Lc*

5 items

Arroz Imperial/Queso*

Imperial Rice Au Gratin Rice Cooked with Saffron and Deboned Chicken, Mayonnaise, Roasted Red Bell Peppers, a Hard Boiled Egg and Green Peas Topped with Melted Cheese. Served with Sweet Plantains

$15.50

Arroz Con Camarones*

Shrimp Paella

$17.70

Arroz Imperial*

Imperial Rice Rice Cooked with Saffron and Deboned Chicken, Mayonnaise, Roasted Red Bell Peppers, a Hard Boiled Egg and Green Peas. Served with Sweet Plantains.

$14.15

Arroz Con Pollo*

$13.87

Paella La Carreta*

Savory Seafood, Yellow Rice made with Srhimp, Clams, Mussels, Squid, Chicken and Fish.

$21.65

Cafe

12 items

Cafe Cubano

$1.90

Cortadito C/ Evaporada*

$3.00

Cafe Americano*

$2.45

Cortadito*

$2.75

Colada*

$2.25

Cafe Con Leche 8oz*

$3.85

Cafe Con Leche 12 Oz*

$4.40

Chocolate Reg 8 Oz*

$4.15

Vaso Leche Caliente*

$2.15

Capuccino*

$4.15

Cafe C/ Leche Evaporada 8 Oz*

$3.95

Cafe C/ Leche Evaporada 12 Oz*

$5.10

Saturday/Sabado

3 items

Chicharo Jumbo*

$10.85

Rabo Encendido*

Braised Oxtail in a Red Wine Stew

$32.75

Chicharo Lg.*

$6.60

Cafeteria/Dining*

15 items

Empanada Jam/Que Horno*

$3.15

Tequenos Queso*

$3.28

Papa Rellena*

$2.75

Pastel Guayaba*

$1.95

Pastel Queso*

$1.95

Empanada Pollo Horno*

$3.15

Cafe La Carreta*

$6.25

Pastel Carne*

$1.95

Empanada Espinaca Frita*

$3.15

Empanada Espinaca Horno*

$3.15

Empanada Carne Frita*

$3.15

Empanada Pollo Frita*

$3.15

Empanada Jam/Que Frita*

$3.15

Pastel Guayaba/Queso*

$1.95

Empanada Carne Horno*

$3.15

Sunday/Domingo

6 items

Tamal Cazuela Jumbo*

$16.95

Lacon A La Gallega*

$22.15

Rabo Encendido*

Braised Oxtail in a Red Wine Stew

$32.75

Frijoles Colorados Jumbo*

$10.85

Frijoles Colorados Lg.*

$6.60

Tamal En Cazuela Lg.*

$10.95

Beverages (3Po)

26 items

Ironbeer*

$2.25

Limonada Natural*

$4.25

Vaso Con Hielo

$0.00

Perrier*

$2.95

Water Btl*

$2.25

Apple Juice*

$2.50

Diet Materva*

$2.25

Fanta Can*

$2.25

Jarra Jugo Naranja*

$32.00

Pear Juice*

$2.50

Canadá Dry*

$2.25

Diet Jupina*

$2.25

Jugo Tomate*

$2.75

Sprite Can*

$2.25

Mango Juice*

$2.50

Coke Can*

$2.25

Jugo Naranja Nat*

Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice

$5.25

Materva*

$2.25

Peach Juice*

$2.50

Malta*

$2.95

Cranberry Juice*

$2.75

Te Frio*

$1.95

Diet Coke Can*

$2.25

Jupina*

$2.25

Vaso De Leche Fria*

$2.60

Guava Juice*

$2.50

Batidos

7 items

Batido De Vainilla

$4.85

Batido De Leche Malteada

$4.85

Batido De Fresa

$4.85

Batido De Fruta Bomba

$4.85

Batido De Chocolate

$4.85

Batido De Mamey

$4.85

Batido De Trigo

$4.85

Batidos (3Po)

7 items

Batido De Leche Malteada

$4.85

Batido De Vainilla

$4.85

Batido De Fresa

$4.85

Batido De Fruta Bomba

$4.85

Batido De Trigo

$4.85

Batido De Chocolate

$4.85

Batido De Mamey

$4.85

Ordenes Indiv. Desayuno(3Po)

14 items

Jamon*

$2.16

2 Huevos*

$3.27

Clara De Huevo*

$2.78

Bistec*

$7.71

Pavo*

$2.16

Tostada Pan Blanco*

$2.15

English Muffin*

$1.83

Bacon*

$2.78

Papa De La Casa*

$2.78

Tostada Integral*

$2.15

Tostada Cubana

$2.05

Chorizo*

$2.16

Harina*

$2.78

Salchicha*

$2.78

Tortillas(3Po)

4 items

Tortilla Western*

$8.60

Tortilla Des. 3 Opciones*

$8.60

Tortilla Des. 2 Opciones*

$8.05

Tortilla Plain*

$7.72

Seafood Lc*

11 items

Langosta Grille*

$48.85

Mahi Mahi Fillet*

Grilled Filet of Mahi-Mahi with Cilantro Lemon Butter on the Side

$19.70

Rueda De Corvina Frita*

Fried Corvina Steak

$16.37

Salmon A La Plancha*

Grilled Salmon with Cilantro Lemon Butter on the Side

$19.70

Cacerola De Mariscos Enchilada*

Seafood Casserole Shrimp, Calamari, Mahi, Clams & Mussels Sautéed in Olive Oil and Garlic. Finished with Wine and Our Tomato Creole Sauce

$21.65

Camarones Enchilados*

Gulf Shrimp Sauteed in Our Sweet and Spicy Cuban Creole Sauce

$17.70

Camarones Al Ajillo*

Shrimp Sauteed with Garlic and Olive Oil

$17.20

Filete De Pescado Empanizado*

Breaded Fish Fillet

$15.50

Pargo Entero Frito*

Whole Crispy Fried Red Snapper

$29.42

Masas De Pescado Rebozado*

Fried Northen Cod Chunks

$15.50

Filete Pargo*

Snapper Filet

$21.65
from a recent review —
Good cuban food, great drink selection at a very afordable price. Went Sunday night, party of 6 with no reservation, got a table with no issues. They do have a kids menu.
Ricardo Fong
Mar 17, 2026
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Plan your visit.

Opening hours, the full address and the best way to get there are all on the restaurant page. Booking policies differ from place to place — so call ahead, or simply walk in.

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