La Famosa Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing La Famosa, a Puerto Rican gem in Washington, DC, offering a wide range of delectable dishes and drinks in a vibrant setting. The menu features traditional treats like Pastelillo de Guayaba, Quesito, and Alfajores, along with savory options like Shrimp Mofongo and the Tripleta sandwich. Customers rave about the flavorful dishes, friendly service, and welcoming atmosphere that transports you to Puerto Rico. The cozy spot also offers an array of drinks, including Canned Nectars and cocktails. Standout items like the Bolitas De Queso and Ensalada Tamarindo promise a memorable dining experience. Don't miss out on the delightful pastries and desserts like Mantecaditos and Mousse de Parcha. La Famosa's commitment to sustainability and inclusivity, along with its unique ambiance and delicious food, make it a must-visit spot for an authentic taste of Puerto Rico.
Pastries
Pastelillo de Guayaba
Puff pastry with house-made guava filling
Quesito
A puff pastry filled with a sweet cream cheese filling and drizzled with local honey
Alfajores
A traditional Southern American cookie. Consists of 2 shortbread cookies with dulce de leche in the middle, rolled in toasted coconut and dusted with confectioners sugar.
Mantecaditos
Puerto Rican shortbread cookies (3 per order)
Flan
Traditionall egg based vanilla custard topped with caramel sauce.Gluten Free
Mousse de Parcha
Passion Fruit MousseGluten Free
Dulces
Drinks
Drinks
Canned Nectars (Juices)
Del Frutal / Fruit Nectars
VIRGIN Pina Colada
The non-alcoholic version of the frozen classic with fresh pineapple, allspice demerara sryup and cream of coconut.
VIRGIN Mojito
Alcohol free version of this classic with fresh mint and lime.
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.
Virgin Cocktails
Picadera / Starters
Bolitas de Queso
Fried cheese balls topped with house-made guava sauce
Pastelillos
2 Puerto Rican fried turnovers filled with your choice of beef or vegetarian picadillo
Croquetas de Bacalao
House cured salt cod fritters topped with fried capers and served with crema verde sauce.
Pulpo
Octopus salad with tostones
Carne Frita
Fried pork belly served with tostones, drizzled with Mojo sauce and mayo-kechup
El Trio
Served in individual tostones cupsFried Chicken, Mojo Sauce, and MayoketchupGrilled Shrimp, Spicy Slaw, and Aji AmarilloGrilled Steak, Pickled Onions, Salsa Verde, and Crema Verde
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.
Tripleta
Sliced rib eye, pork butt, and ham topped with melted swiss cheese, sliced tomato, chopped garlic and sauteed onions on pan de agua with mayo-kechup
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.
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
Dorado
Fried Dorado (mahi mahi) served on a toasted brioche bun with spicy cabbage slaw, sliced avocado, tomato and sweet pepper aioli.
Pollo Milanesa
All white meat chicken cutlet, breaded and fried to golden brown topped with ham and melted swiss cheese. Served on toasted pan de agua with Dijonaise, crisp iceberg lettuce and tomatoes.
El Gordito
Choice 100% ground beef griddled to perfection topped with roast pernil, ham, grilled onions and swiss cheese. Served on a toasted housemade Mallorca roll with mayo-ketchup and topped off with powdered sugar.
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.
Sandwiches
Platos Fuerte / Main Dishes
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!
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!
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!
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!
Vegetarian Mofongo
Fried & mashed plantains topped with vegetarian picadillo made with impossible meat and caramelized onions. Drizzled with aji pepper amarillo sauce.
Carne Guisada
A hearty Puerto Rican style beef stew with chunks of sirloin, sofrito, onion, carrots, & potatoes. Served over white rice.
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!!!
Ensalada Verde
Field greens, hearts of palm, avocado, seasonal root veggies with a lemon vinaigretteGluten Free
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 blancoGluten Free availableContains Chicken Broth
Bistec Encebollado
8oz. marinated strip steak topped with sauted onions and served with rice and beans.Gluten Free
Beef Canoa de Platano
Sweet plantain stuffed with beef picadillo and topped with provolone, aji amarillo, crema verde and crispy fried onions. Served with arroz blanco
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.
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.
Tostones
Fried green plantains
Arroz con Gandules
Rice and pigeon peas. Contains pork
Arroz con Habichuelas
Rice and pink beansGluten Free
Amarillos
Fried sweet plantains
Arroz Blanco
Gluten Free
Side of Habichuelas
Pink beans Gluten Free
Sides
Specialty Cocktails
Sangria
House made red sangria
El Nacional
Light rum and apricot liqueur with fresh pineapple juice
La Pera
House spiced rum with passionfruit and pear nectars, topped with ginger beer and fresh grated nutmeg.
Guava Smash
Fresh guava and mint with Don Q Cristal rum and demarara syrup
Pina Colada
Cotton & Reed Gold Rum, Fresh Pineapple+Juice, Coconut Cream, and Demerara Sugar
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.
PuertoRiki-Tiki
Cotton and Reed Mellow Gold rum with Velvet Falernum, pineapple juice, mango puree, guava, orgeat, fresh squeezed lime juice and Tiki bitters.
Guava Mimosa
Mimosa with guava nectar
Belle Jardin, Glass
Sparkling Wine, France NV
Croix D'or Syrah Rose- Glass
France, 2009
Tiroliro Vino Verde- Glass
Vino Verdhe, Portugal 2019
Independent White Blend- Glass
France, 2018
BTL Belle Jardin
Sparkling Wine, France NV
BTL Croix D'or Syrah Rose
France, 2019
BTL Tiroliro Vino Verde
Portugal, 2019
BTL Independent White Blend
France, 2018
Sparkling, White and Rose Wines
Red Wines
Pacheco Monastrell- Glass
Spain, 2018
Craftwork Pinot Noir- Glass
California, 2018
Independent Granacha- Glass
France, 2018
BTL Pacheco Monastrell
Spain, 2018
BTL Craftwork Pinot Noir
California, 2018
BTL Independent Granacha
France, 2018
CAN Medalla
Puerto Rico, Light Lager 4.2% ABV
Modelo Negra
Mexico, Medium bodied, slowly roasted caramel malts, rich smooth aftertaste. 6.0% ABV
Bottle/Can Beers
Brunch Menu
Revoltillo de Huevos
3 eggs with spam and cheddar cheese served omelet style over a fried potato hash with caramelized onions and red peppers.
Bistec al Caballo
Sliced, marinated strip steak with 2 over easy eggs and homestyle fried potatoes.
Mananero
Ham, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich
El Clasico
A house-made Mallorca roll with mezcla cheese spread, applewood smoked bacon, an over easy egg, and chef's breakfast sauce.
Tostadas
Your choice of either Pan de Auga or Mallorca toasted and served with butter or jam