La Cantera | Toms River

Especial fin de semana / Weekend Specials

$27.30

Tender beef ribs with potatoes, corn, and yuca in a savory broth, accompanied by rice, avocado, and sweet plantains.

Especial del día lun/ vie. - Daily Special Mon / Fri

$20.15

Grilled chicken topped with pineapple and creamy sauce, served with white rice and a side of mixed lettuce and vegetable salad.

Arepa de Choclo con Queso

$7.15

Sweet corn arepa topped with melted cheese, offering a balance of savory and sweet flavors.

Arepa de Choclo

$5.85

Sweet corn pancake with a crispy exterior and soft interior.

Buñuelos

$3.25

Golden, crispy fried dough balls with a light, airy texture.

Chicharrón de Guayaba

$3.25

Flaky pastry filled with sweet guava paste, offering a delightful blend of textures and tropical fruit flavor.

Pastel Arequipe

$3.25

Flaky pastry filled with creamy caramelized milk, offering a rich and sweet experience.

Pastel guayaba

$3.25

Flaky pastry filled with sweet guava, offering a delightful balance of texture and fruitiness.

Empanada de Cambray

$3.25

Sweet pastry filled with a rich guava paste, encased in a soft, golden crust.

Dedo de queso grande

$4.60

Large bread stick filled with cheese, offering a classic Latin-American bakery experience.

Pandebono

$3.25

Pan de Queso

$3.25

Soft, round bread rolls infused with cheese, offering a savory and chewy texture.

Consomé y Arroz o Arepa / Chicken Giblets Soup and Rice

$11.69

Chicken giblets soup served with choice of rice or arepa.

Guacamole con tostón / Guacamole with plantains

$15.60

Creamy guacamole with diced tomatoes and onions, served with crispy fried plantain slices.

Mini Empanadas

$16.90

Golden, crispy pastry pockets filled with savory meat, served with a zesty dipping sauce and lime wedges.

Aborrajado de queso 3xorden / sweet plantain with cheese inside

$14.28

Sweet plantains stuffed with cheese.

Morcilla / Blood Sausage

$10.38

Blood sausage typically includes pork blood, rice, and spices, served with a small corn patty.

Tostones o Arepitas con Hogao / Fried Smashed Green Plantain

$8.45

Fried smashed green plantain, served as either tostones or arepitas with hogao sauce.

Chorizo Campesino / Grilled Sausage

$10.38

Grilled sausage, typically served with a blend of fire-roasted peppers and a chimichurri sauce made from basil and parsley.

Empanadas Pollo / Chicken Patty

$3.25

Cornmeal dough filled with shredded chicken and potato.

Aborrajados de guayaba y queso/sweet plantain with guava and cheesse

$14.28

Sweet plantains filled with guava paste and cheese, offering a blend of tropical flavors.

Mini Dedos de Queso X 6/ Cheesee finger X6

$15.99

Cheese sticks wrapped in dough and fried until golden, typically served as a popular Latin-American appetizer.

Guacamole-chicharrón-maduro y tostón / Guacamole-pork skin-sweet plantain and green plantain

$20.78

Crispy pork skin, creamy guacamole, sweet plantain chunks, and green plantain slices.

Chicharrón / Fried Pork Skin

$11.60

Crispy fried pork skin, typically accompanied by a side of lime for added zest.

Empanadas Carne/ Beef Patty

$3.25

6. Pericazo con calentado y Chicharron / 6. Scrambled Eggs with Skin Pork

$22.75

Scrambled eggs typically combined with crispy pork skin, providing a savory and satisfying breakfast option.

5. Pericazo con Calentado y chorizo /5. Scrambled Eggs with Colombian Sausage

$21.25

Scrambled eggs with tomato and scallion, accompanied by mixed rice and beans, and Colombian sausage.

4. Huevos Pericos, Arroz y Arepa / 4. Scrambled Eggs with Tomato and Scallions, Rice and Arepa

$14.00

Scrambled eggs with tomato and scallions, accompanied by rice and a traditional arepa.

7. Huevos Pericos y Arepa con Queso/ 7. Scrambled Eggs andArepa with Cheese

$14.00

Scrambled eggs with tomatoes and onions, served with a corn cake topped with cheese.

3. Pericazo con Salchichas / 3. Pericazo with Sausage

$17.90

Huevos pericos revueltos con arroz y jamón, acompañado con salchichas picadas y arepa con queso. / Scramble eggs, tomatoes and scallions mixed with white rice and ham, served with Frankfurt and cheesy corn pie.

2. Pericazo con Calentado y carne

$21.95

Huevos pericos con carne asada y calentado. / Scrambled eggs, tomatoes and scallions mixed with white rice and beans, served with steak.

1. Pericazo con Todo / 1. Pericazo with Everything

$21.40

Huevos pericos revueltos con arroz, carne desmechada, acompañada con chorizo y arepa con queso. / Scrambled eggs, tomatoes and scallions mixed with white rice, shredded beef, served with one grilled sausage and cheesy corn pie.

Arepa Rellena Mixta / Mixed Stuffed Arepa

$19.50

Tres tipos de carne. / Mixed with 3 meats of your choice

Arepa Rellena con 4 Carnes / Stuffed Arepa with 4 Meats

$20.80

Elección de 4 carnes. / Choice of 4 meats.

Arepa Rellena de Res / Arepa Stuffed with Beef

$15.60

Tender beef and crumbled cheese nestled in a golden, crisp corn pie.

Arepa Rellena de Camarones / Arepa Stuffed with Shrimp

$18.20

Grilled corn cake filled with seasoned shrimp, often accompanied by a blend of herbs and spices for added flavor.

Arepa Rellena de Chorizo / Arepa Stuffed with Sausage

$15.60

Corn cake filled with savory sausage, often accompanied by cheese and a selection of sauces for added flavor.

Arepa Hawaiana de Jamón y Queso / Ham & Cheese Hawaiian Arepa

$13.65

Jamón, queso y salsa de piña. / Ham, cheese and pineapple sauce.

Arepa de Hamburguesa / Burger Arepa

$17.55

Corn arepa filled with a beef patty, typically includes lettuce, tomato, and cheese, complemented by a selection of sauces.

Arepa Rellena de Chicharrón / Arepa Stuffed with Fried Pork Skin

$15.60

Grilled corn dough filled with crispy fried pork skin, often accompanied by a blend of sauces for added flavor.

Arepa Rellena de Pollo / Arepa Stuffed with Chicken

$15.60

Shredded chicken and grated cheese stuffed in a golden corn pie.

Pollo / Chicken

$18.20

Deleitables chuzos de pollo, res o cerdo, asados al carbón y sazonados con especias. Todas nuestras carnes, picada y chuzos son servidos con dos acompañantes de tu gusto. / Delicious on the grill shish kabob seasoned with chimichurri, chicken, beef or pork. All our meats, grilled mix and kabobs are served with two sides of your choice.

Res / Beef

$18.80

Deleitables chuzos de pollo, res o cerdo, asados al carbón y sazonados con especias. Todas nuestras carnes, picada y chuzos son servidos con dos acompañantes de tu gusto. / Delicious on the grill shish kabob seasoned with chimichurri, chicken, beef or pork. All our meats, grilled mix and kabobs are served with two sides of your choice.

Mixto / Mixed

$33.80

Deleitables chuzos de pollo, res o cerdo, asados al carbón y sazonados con especias. Todas nuestras carnes, picada y chuzos son servidos con dos acompañantes de tu gusto. / Delicious on the grill shish kabob seasoned with chimichurri, chicken, beef or pork. All our meats, grilled mix and kabobs are served with two sides of your choice.

Cantera Especial o Mixta / Mix Cantera

$20.80

Pollo y res asados. / Grilled chicken and beef.

Cantera Tradicional / Single Cantera

$16.90

Con papas fritas. / With French fries.

Cantera Hawaiiana / Single Hawaiian Cantera

$17.50

Con papas fritas. / With French fries.

Salchilocuras

$16.90

Sausage, shredded cheese, cabbage, crushed potato chips, sauces.

Salchipapas

$10.40

French fries and sliced sausage, typically served with cheese, sauces, and shredded vegetables.

Todo Terreno

$14.95

Huevos de codorniz, queso mozzarella, jamón, tocino y papas fritas. / Quail eggs, mozzarella cheese, ham, bacon and French fries.

Choriperro

$16.90

Huevos de codorniz, queso mozzarella, jamón, tocino y papas fritas. / Quail eggs, mozzarella cheese, ham, bacon and French fries.

Sándwich de Carne de Res / Grilled Steak

$14.30

Grilled steak served on Cuban bread, typically includes lettuce, tomato, onions, and mayonnaise, often accompanied by potato sticks.

Sándwich Mixto / Mixed Chicken and Beef Sandwich

$17.50

Grilled chicken and beef on Cuban bread, typically includes lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise.

Sándwich de Pollo / Grilled Chicken Breast

$14.30

Grilled chicken breast sandwich served on Cuban bread, typically includes lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise.

Sándwich Cubano Cantera de Res / Cuban Style Sandwich of Steak

$19.50

Steak served in Cuban bread with typically includes sautéed onions, lettuce, tomato, and a layer of crispy potato sticks.

Sándwich Cubano de Res y Pollo Desmechado / Mixed Shredded Beef and Chicken

$20.80

Shredded beef and chicken combined with Swiss cheese, mustard, and pickles, served on Cuban bread.

Sándwich Cubano Hawaiano / Hawaiian Sandwich

$18.20

BLT Jamón, queso y piña/ BLT Ham & Cheese pineapple

Sándwich Cubano Cantera de Pollo / Cuban Style Sandwich of Chicken

$19.50

Cuban sandwich BLT Chicken & cheese / Cubano BLT pollo y queso.

Sándwich Cubano Clasico / Classic Cuban Sandwich

$18.20

BLT clásico, jamón y queso. / Classic BLT, ham and cheese.

Sándwich Cubano Mixto / Mixed Cuban Sandwich

$20.80

BLT Mixto de pollo, res y queso. / BLT Mixed chicken, beef and cheese

Pechuga Empanizada / Breaded Chicken Breast

$22.75

Breaded chicken breast served with two side choices: rice, sweet plantains, green plantains, cassava, fries, salad, or beans.

Pechuga Mar y Tierra / Surf and Turf Chicken Breast

$28.60

Juicy chicken breast paired with seafood. Choose two sides: white rice, fried sweet or green plantains, fried cassava, French fries, salad, beans.

Pechuga de Pollo / Chicken Breast

$21.45

Saludable pechuga de pollo asada a la parrilla. / Healthy chicken breast on the grill seasoned with spices.

Pollo Gratinado o en Champiñones / Gratin Chicken Topped with mushrooms or Onion

$24.70

Chicken topped with gratinated cheese or mushrooms. Includes two sides: Choose from white rice, fried sweet/green plantains, fried cassava, french fries, salad, or beans.

Mini Paisa / Mini Colombian dish

$24.99

Grilled steak, rice, beans, chicharron (pork rind), sweet plantains, and a fried egg.

Punta de Anca / Picanha

$29.95

Carne Angus asada a su manera. / Angus beef grilled to your way.

Entraña / Grilled Skirt Steak

$39.80

Grilled skirt steak with temperature options. Includes choice of two sides: rice, sweet or green plantains, cassava, fries, salad, beans.

Churrasco Mar y Tierra / Surf n Turf Sirloin Steak

$36.40

Tierno y jugoso USDA asado y a la parrilla. / Juicy USDA sirloin steak.

Entraña Mar y Tierra / Surf and Turf Grilled Skirt Steak

$49.20

Grilled skirt steak paired with seafood, served with choice of meat temperature. Includes two side choices among rice, plantains, cassava, fries, salad, beans.

Punta de Anca Mar y Tierra / Surf n Turf Picanha

$35.99

Exquisita punta de anca o churrasco asado a la parrilla y bañado con camarones sazonados en la inconfundible salsa blanca cantera. / Angus beef grilled to your way sirloin steak topped with delightful home sauce and a lot of shrimp.

Bandeja Paisa / Paisa Tray

$31.20

Bandeja paisa typically includes grilled steak, rice, beans, a fried egg, pork skin, sweet plantain, avocado, and a corn cake.

Churrasco / Sirloin Steak

$29.80

Tierno y jugoso churrasco USDA asado y a la parrilla. / Juicy USDA sirloin steak.

Para 3 Personas / For 3 People

$49.99

Grillades for 3 people typically includes a variety of meats such as steak, chicken, and chorizo, accompanied by fried plantains, arepas, and possibly a selection of sausages or morcilla.

Tamales

$18.95

Corn masa typically includes pork, wrapped in a corn husk, steamed and served with a side of mojo sauce.

Lomo de Cerdo en Champiñones o Encebollado / Pork Loin Topped with Mushrooms or Onions

$24.95

Pork loin with a choice of topping: mushrooms or onions. Select two sides from white rice, fried sweet or green plantains, fried cassava, french fries, salad, or beans.

Lomo de Cerdo / Grilled Pork Loin

$22.15

Grilled pork loin with two side choices from white rice, fried sweet or green plantains, fried cassava, french fries, salad, or beans.

Lomo de Cerdo Empanizado / Breaded Pork Loin

$23.75

Acompañado de arroz y ensalada verde. / Served with rice and green salad.

Filete de Mojarra / Tilapia Fillet

$24.70

Fresco y saludable filete de mojarra asado o frito, servido con arroz blanco, ensalada de lechuga verde y aderezo de la casa. / Fresh and healthy tilapia fillet roasted or fried, served with white rice, green lettuce salad and a house dressing.

Camarones Empanizados / Breaded Shrimp

$25.89

Acompañado de papas y ensalada verde. / Served with potato chips and green salad.

Salmón Asado en Salsa Blanca con Camarones / Grilled Salmon in White Sauce with Shrimp

$33.80

Grilled salmon served in a creamy white sauce, typically includes shrimp as a key accompaniment.

Pescado Entero / Whole Fish

$32.50

Mojarra entera fresca y saludable, acompañada de arroz blanco, tostón y ensalada de lechuga. / Fresh and healthy whole tilapia, served with white rice, fried green plantain and lettuce salad.

Camarón en Salsa Blanca / Shrimp in White Sauce

$27.30

Camarón en deliciosa salsa blanca acompañado de arroz blanco, tostón y ensalada verde. / Shrimp in delicious white sauce served with white rice, fried green plantain and green salad.

Tostones Camarones / Shrimp

$18.20

Fried green plantains topped with sautéed shrimp, often accompanied by a creole sauce.

Mixto en Salsa Blanca la Cantera / Mixed on our Special House Sauce

$20.80

Crispy fried green plantains topped with assorted meats and vegetables, drizzled with our special house sauce, and garnished with fresh tomato slices and lettuce.

Mixto / Mixed

$19.50

3 tipos de carne. / 3 meats of your choice.

Tostones Chorizo / Sausage

$15.90

Grilled chorizo sausage paired with fried green plantains, fresh tomato slices, and crisp lettuce.

Tostones Res / Beef

$16.90

Deleitables chuzos de pollo, res o cerdo, asados al carbón y sazonados con especias. todas nuestras carnes, picada y chuzos son servidos con dos acompañantes de tu gusto. / delicious on the grill shish kabob seasoned with chimichurri, chicken, beef or pork. all our meats, grilled mix and kabobs are served with two sides of your choice.

Tostones Pollo / Chicken

$16.90

Deleitables chuzos de pollo, res o cerdo, asados al carbón y sazonados con especias. todas nuestras carnes, picada y chuzos son servidos con dos acompañantes de tu gusto. / delicious on the grill shish kabob seasoned with chimichurri, chicken, beef or pork. all our meats, grilled mix and kabobs are served with two sides of your choice.

Ensalada Mixta / Mixed Salad

$18.20

Pollo, res y camarones. / Chicken, beef and shrimp.

Ensalada de Camarones / Shrimp Salad

$16.90

Grilled shrimp served on a bed of lettuce, complemented by tomatoes, cucumbers, and avocados, typically dressed with a light vinaigrette.

Ensalada de Pechuga de Pollo / Grilled Chicken Breast

$15.60

Grilled chicken breast salad typically includes fresh lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions, complemented by a light dressing.

Ensalada de Lomo de Res / Beef Tender Loin

$15.60

Slices of beef tenderloin served atop a bed of mixed greens, typically including tomatoes, onions, and avocado, dressed with a house vinaigrette.

Nuggets de Pollo / Chicken Nuggets

$11.70

Crispy chicken bites, golden and perfectly seasoned

Hamburguesa / Burger

$11.70

A simple yet delightful hamburger made with a tender beef patty, nestled between soft buns, typically accompanied by a modest portion of fries.

Perro Caliente / Hot Dog

$11.70

Bread and sausage, typically served with ketchup, tailored for a child's portion.

Plátano Maduro / Fried Sweet Plantain

$5.80

Sliced sweet plantains, fried until they achieve a caramelized exterior while remaining tender inside.

Tostones / Fried Green Plantain

$5.80

Green plantains, sliced and double-fried to achieve a crispy texture, typically seasoned with a touch of salt.

Arepa / Corn Pie

$5.80

Grilled corn cake, often stuffed with a savory filling, which typically includes cheese or meats.

Aguacate

$6.80

Rebanadas de aguacate. / Avocado slices.

Ensalada Lechuga Romana / Romaine Lettuce

$5.95

Romaine lettuce served as a light and refreshing green salad, typically accompanied by a dressing.

Papas Fritas / French Fries

$5.80

Classic, crispy potatoes fried to perfection and served as a delightful accompaniment.

Papa Cocida / Steamed Potato

$5.80

Steamed potato, simply prepared and served as a traditional Latin American side dish.

Arroz / Rice

$5.80

Flavorful rice entrée prepared with care and expertise.

Frijoles / Beans

$5.80

Savory legumes cooked to perfection, served as a delicious and nutritious side dish.

Tiramisú

$7.80

Espresso-soaked ladyfingers layered with mascarpone cream, typically includes a dusting of cocoa powder.

Frosty de Frutas / Natural Fruit Frosty

$11.70

Blended mixture of various natural fruits, typically includes a refreshing combination of tropical and seasonal selections.

Postre de Tres Leches / Three Milk Cake

$7.80

A sponge cake soaked in a blend of condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream, typically garnished with whipped cream.

Flan

$9.10

Creamy caramel custard with a smooth, rich texture and a golden caramel topping.

Malteada de Oreo

$11.70

Creamy milkshake blended with Oreo cookies, topped with whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles.

Malteada de Vainilla

$11.70

Creamy vanilla milkshake topped with whipped cream and cereal pieces.

Malteada de Fresa

$11.70

Creamy strawberry milkshake topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of crumbled cookies.

Limonada de coco

$9.75

Creamy blend of coconut and lime, garnished with shredded coconut and a lime wedge.

Sodas Postobón

$4.20

A selection of Colombian sodas, typically includes flavors such as apple, grape, and the unique Colombiana kola champagne.

Coca-Cola / Coke

$2.75

The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.

Limonada de fresa

$9.75

Strawberry-infused lemonade with fresh strawberries and mint garnish.

Limonada Natural / Natural Lemonade

$6.50

Freshly squeezed lemon juice, sweetened to taste, offering a refreshing and pure citrus delight.

Milo

$7.50

Milo beverage, choice of hot or cold preparation.

Café / Coffee

$2.60

Coffee served hot or cold. Choose from small or large.

Bretaña con Limón / Bretaña with Lemon

$5.85

Bretaña soda mixed with fresh lemon juice, offering a refreshing twist on traditional lemonade.

Sprite Dietético / Diet Sprite

$2.75

The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.

Agua / Water

$2.75

Pure, refreshing water to quench your thirst.

Jugos Hit / Hit Juices

$4.20

Refreshing, vibrant orange juice made from ripe, handpicked fruits.

Pony Malta

$4.20

Authentic Colombian malt beverage, rich and refreshing.

Snapple

$3.90

Refreshing, bottled fruit juice blend, available in various flavors.

Chocolate

$6.99

Hot chocolate

Té / Tea

$2.60

Latin-American tea, available in small or large sizes.

Jugos de Fruta Natural en Agua o en Leche / Natural Fruit Juices in Water or Milk

$7.95

Natural fruit juices, choice of water or milk base. Options include passion fruit, mango, blackberry, lulo, strawberry, papaya, pineapple, soursop, guava.

Agua de Panela con Limón / Agua de Panela with Lemon

$6.50

A refreshing drink made by dissolving panela (unrefined sugar cane) in water with a hint of lemon juice.