La Cocinita New Orleans menu — United States
4920 Prytania Street, New Orleans, LA 70115 · +1 504-309-5344Prices: check with the restaurant.
Browse 55 items from La Cocinita New Orleans's menu. AI reference images help explain the dishes; they are not photos of the restaurant's actual food.
APPETIZERS

A selection of crispy tortilla chips served with your choice of red salsa, creamy avocado-based guasacaca, or savory black bean dip.

These are savory, hand-held pastries filled with your choice of seasoned meat, cheese, or vegetable-based ingredients.

This sampler features a mini brisket and cheese corn cake, a small fried plantain sandwich with pork, a cheese-filled pastry, and Venezuelan-style guacamole.
AREPAS - "Venezuela's Gift to Humanity" Two Handmade Stuffed Cornmeal Patties

This Venezuelan national dish features two handmade cornmeal patties stuffed with shredded brisket, sweet plantains, black beans, fresh cheese, and a creamy sauce.

Two handmade cornmeal patties stuffed with grilled chicken, Chihuahua cheese, chipotle crema, roasted carrots, and Cotija cheese.

Two crispy, handmade cornmeal patties stuffed with grilled steak, fresh cheese, avocado-based guasacaca sauce, salsa verde, and pico de gallo.

Two handmade cornmeal patties stuffed with pulled pork, salsa verde, pickled tomatoes and onions, and cotija cheese.

Two handmade cornmeal patties stuffed with a creamy chicken and avocado salad, topped with pickled tomatoes, onions, and fresh cheese.

Two handmade cornmeal patties stuffed with shrimp sofrito, topped with salsa verde, pickled onions, and cotija cheese.
VEGGIE AREPAS - "Venezuela's Gift to Humanity" Two Handmade Stuffed Cornmeal Patties

Two handmade cornmeal patties stuffed with black beans, sweet plantains, fresh cheese, avocado-based guasacaca sauce, and a light cream.

Two crispy, handmade cornmeal patties stuffed with savory portobello mushrooms, creamy avocado-based guasacaca, zesty salsa verde, and fresh pico de gallo.

Two handmade cornmeal patties stuffed with roasted cauliflower, carrot sofrito, grilled queso fresco, avocado-based guasacaca, salsa verde, and pico de gallo.

Two handmade cornmeal patties stuffed with seared tofu, avocado salad, pickled tomatoes and onions, and salsa verde.
TACOS - La Cocinita-Style. Three per order -- Stuffed with Rice & Black Beans, Garnished with Cilantro Cabbage Slaw & Cotija Cheese

Three corn tortillas filled with grilled steak, rice, and black beans, topped with salsa verde, cilantro cabbage slaw, and cotija cheese.

Three corn tortillas filled with your choice of braised or grilled chicken, rice, and black beans, topped with roasted jalapeño salsa, cilantro cabbage slaw, and cotija cheese.

Three flour tortillas filled with pulled pork, rice, black beans, and chipotle crema, topped with cilantro cabbage slaw and cotija cheese.

Three flour tortillas filled with brisket, rice, and black beans, topped with cilantro cabbage slaw, cotija cheese, and roasted garlic crema.

Three corn tortillas filled with shrimp sofrito, rice, and black beans, topped with cilantro cabbage slaw, cotija cheese, and salsa verde.

Three corn tortillas filled with roasted cauliflower, carrots, rice, and black beans, topped with a cilantro cabbage slaw, cotija cheese, and salsa verde.

Three flour tortillas filled with Portobello mushrooms, potatoes, rice, and black beans, topped with cilantro cabbage slaw, Cotija cheese, and chipotle crema.

Three flour tortillas filled with tofu sofrito, rice, and black beans, topped with cilantro cabbage slaw, cotija cheese, and jalapeño salsa.
BUILD YOUR OWN BOWL - Step 4: Any Extras?

Add a serving of fresh, creamy mashed avocado to your bowl.

Add an extra portion of your chosen protein to your bowl.

A seasonal selection of vegetables oven-roasted until tender.

Add sweet, pan-fried plantains to your bowl for a soft, caramelized flavor.

Choose between flour or corn tortillas to accompany your bowl.

Add crispy, golden-fried cassava root pieces to your bowl.

Add a freshly fried egg to your bowl.

Add a traditional cornmeal cake, grilled until golden and crisp.

Add a side of warm flour or corn tortillas to accompany your bowl.
SIDES

A side dish featuring seasoned Spanish-style rice served with savory Cuban-style black beans.

Crispy fried plantain slices topped with crumbled Cotija cheese and a drizzle of creamy sauce.

Fried sweet plantains topped with crumbled fresh cheese.

Crispy, golden-fried sticks of yuca root, a starchy vegetable similar to a potato.

A selection of seasonal vegetables oven-roasted until tender.

A fresh selection of seasonal greens served with your choice of dressing.
DESSERT

Crispy, fried dough pastry coated in cinnamon sugar and served with a side of chocolate sauce for dipping.

A scoop of cinnamon-spiced rice milk ice cream served with crispy fried dough sticks and drizzled with chocolate sauce.

A smooth, creamy caramel custard topped with a rich golden syrup.

A warm, baked bread dessert served with a rich, creamy caramel sauce.

A creamy, cinnamon-spiced rice milk ice cream crafted by Creole Creamery.
ZERO-PROOF DRINKS - See "Drinks" menu for other Offerings ~

A refreshing, chilled beverage made from rice, milk, and cinnamon.

A refreshing, non-alcoholic fruit drink made with your choice of mango or passion fruit.

A refreshing, non-alcoholic blend of fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and sparkling water.

A refreshing, non-alcoholic version of a classic mojito made with fresh lime juice, mint, simple syrup, and sparkling water.

These classic bottled sodas are made with real cane sugar for a crisp, authentic flavor.

A crisp and refreshing Mexican sparkling mineral water.

A selection of classic, chilled carbonated soft drinks served in individual cans.

A refreshing, chilled serving of pure, filtered water.

A refreshing, chilled black tea served either sweetened or unsweetened.

A smooth, medium-bodied coffee sourced from the high-altitude regions of Colombia.
KIDS MENU - Comes with a Side of Tortilla Chips

Two soft flour tortillas folded and filled with melted cheese, served with a side of crunchy tortilla chips.

Three small corn tortillas filled with shredded chicken and melted cheese, served with a side of tortilla chips.

Two small, pan-seared cornmeal cakes filled with melted cheese.

A mild plate featuring grilled chicken served with rice, black beans, and sweet fried plantains, accompanied by a side of tortilla chips.
About this menu
Menu items include Chips & Dips, Empanadas, Venezuelan Sampler.
Menu captured from https://www.lacocinita.com/uptown,
This is an unofficial menu. SeEat is not affiliated with the restaurant. Offerings and prices may vary by location.
AI dish images and labels are decision support only. Confirm allergies and safety-critical dietary needs with the restaurant.
