Menu
La Colonia Restaurant in Minneapolis offers a taste of authentic Colombian cuisine with a variety of options for both meat-lovers and vegetarians. Located at 2205 Central Ave NE, this Latinx-owned restaurant provides a casual dining experience with amenities such as outdoor seating, free Wi-Fi, and a full bar. The menu features popular dishes like cheese empanadas, bandeja paisa, and llapingachos, all recommended by satisfied customers. Reviewers praise the friendly service and family-friendly atmosphere, making La Colonia a must-visit spot. Don't miss out on their weekend specials and unique soups not found on the regular menu. Whether you're craving traditional Colombian flavors or looking to try something new, La Colonia Restaurant has something for everyone.
Beverages

Aguas
Jamaica or horchata.
Ecuatorianas
Fanta, fiora, manzana, Inca or tropical.
Colombianas
Manzana, Colombiana or pony malta.
Jarritos
Pineapple, tamarind and mandarin.
Non-Alcoholic Sangria
Canned Soda
Jugo Naturale
Maracuya Milk Shakes
Passion fruit.
Tomare de Arbol Milk Shake
Wine tree tomato.
Mora Milk Shake
Blackberry.
Mango Milk Shake
3 Empanadas de Carne
Meat turnovers.
3 Empanadas de Queso
3 Cheese turnovers.
Salchipapas
French fries, fried egg, frankfurter served with a pink sauce.
3 Arepas con Queso
3 Corn cakes with cheese.
Calamares Fritos
Fried calamari.
Maduro con Queso
Fried ripe plantain with cheese.
3 Llapingachos
Potato cheese turnovers.
Pollo con Papas
Chicken nuggets with french fries.
Ensalada de Pollo
Slices of grilled chicken breast, lettuce, avocado and tomato with ranch dressing.
Appetizers

Entrees

Bandeja Paisa
Grilled top sirloin with rice, crackling, fried egg, beans, Colombian sausage, corn cake, avocado and sweet plantain.
Churrasco
Top round sauteed steak with onions, peppers and tomatoes served with a side of rice, fried egg, french fries and avocado.
Sobrebarriga a la Criolla
Flank steak in home made sauce with rice beans, potato, yuca and sweet plantain.
Bistec a Caballo
Top sirloin cooked in our home made creole sauce with yuca and red potato then served with rice, fried eggs, and beans.
Lomito Saltado
Slices of top round steak sauteed in a home made sauce with peppers, tossed with fries and served with rice and avocado.
Carne Asada
Grilled top round steak, rice, beans and sweet plantain.
Picada La Colonia
La Colonia picada: grilled beef, pork loin, Colombian sausage, crackling, fried green plantain, sweet plantain and red potato.
Seco de Carne
Beef stew with rice, salad and fried sweet plantain.
12 oz. T-Bone Steak
Grilled T-bone steak: rice, beans and sweet plantain.
Tilapia Apanda
Breaded fish with rice, beans and french fries.
Arroz Marinero
Yellow fried rice mixed with green and red peppers, green peas, carrots, shrimp, calamari, fish, mussels and snow crab claws.
Trucha Frita
Pan fried rainbow trout served with rice, beans and french fries.
Encocado de Pescado
Cod fish cooked in a coconut broth and served with rice, avocado and sweet plantain.
Ceviche de Camaron
Ecuadorian style shrimp ceviche.
Encebollado
Ecuadorian style tuna soup with red onions, diced tomatoes and yuca, served with a side of rice.
Pollo Rostizado
1/4 chicken, rice, beans, salad and fries.
Pechuga de Pollo al Grill
Grilled chicken breast served with rice, pinto beans and fried sweet plantain.
Seco de Pollo
Chicken stew served with rice and fried sweet plantain.
Arroz con Pollo
Yellow fried rice with slices of chicken breast.
Plato Vegetariano
Vegetarian dish: rice, beans, potato, yuca, fried sweet plantain and avocado.
Chaulafan
Asian style fried rice mixed with chicken, shrimp, eggs, beef, pork, green peas and carrots.
Bandera
Rice served with beef tripe stew, chicken stew, beef stew and sweet plantain.
6 oz. Cheese Burger
Served with french fries.
Panini
Chicken pesto with provolone cheese.
Arroz con Camaron
Yellow fried rice mixed with green and red pepers, green peas, carrots and shrimp
Maduro
Fried sweet plantain.
Papas Fritas
French fries.
Frijoles
Beans.
Tostones
Fried green plantains.
Chicharron
Crackling.
Arroz
Rice.
Chorizo
Colombian sausage.
Arroz con Frijoles
Rice and beans.
Sides

Desserts
