LA ISLA CAFETERIA – Mexican
Salvadoran home cooking on NW 20th Street, open from eight in the morning until ten at night, with pupusas as the whole reason to find it. They come filled with cheese, beans, chicharron or mixed, cooked to order, and the cheese-and-chicharron version is the one people single out. Baleadas, sweet corn and chicken tamales, breaded chicken steak and a seafood rice fill out the menu, with horchata and cafe con leche alongside. Diners say the same two things every time: the pupusas are right, and the bill is small.
2008 NW 20 ST, Miami, FL, 33142 +1-786-317-7145 https://laislacafeteria.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at LA ISLA CAFETERIA
Dairy-Free at LA ISLA CAFETERIA
LA ISLA CAFETERIA in Miami has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Sweet Corn Tamale. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at LA ISLA CAFETERIA
LA ISLA CAFETERIA in Miami has 5 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cuban Breakfast, Seafood Rice and Sweet Corn Tamale. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at LA ISLA CAFETERIA
LA ISLA CAFETERIA in Miami has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including American Coffee. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at LA ISLA CAFETERIA
LA ISLA CAFETERIA in Miami has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sweet Corn Tamale and American Coffee. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at LA ISLA CAFETERIA
LA ISLA CAFETERIA in Miami has 4 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cuban Breakfast, Sweet Corn Tamale and American Coffee. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at LA ISLA CAFETERIA
LA ISLA CAFETERIA in Miami has 3 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seafood Rice, Sweet Corn Tamale and American Coffee. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at LA ISLA CAFETERIA
LA ISLA CAFETERIA in Miami has 5 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cuban Breakfast, Seafood Rice and Sweet Corn Tamale. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Mediterranean at LA ISLA CAFETERIA
LA ISLA CAFETERIA in Miami has 1 mediterranean-tagged dish on its current menu, including Sweet Corn Tamale. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at LA ISLA CAFETERIA
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Pupusa | 81.3 g | 30.3 g |
| Mamey Milkshake | 10.5 g | 10.5 g |
| American Coffee | 15.2 g | 9.2 g |
| Seafood Rice | 48.5 g | 2.9 g |
| Horchata | 8.6 g | 0.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Breakfast
Traditional morning favorites served with coffee.
- Cuban Breakfast: Includes coffee with milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
Antojitos
Traditional Salvadoran and Central American snacks.
- Pupusa: Choice of cheese, beans, fried pork rinds, or mixed Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baleada: Thick flour tortilla filled with refried beans and cream Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Sweet Corn Tamale: Sweet corn wrapped in soft masa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tamale: Chicken wrapped in soft masa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Plantain Empanada: Fried plantain dough with filling Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
Hearty Central American entrees.
- Chicken Steak: Breaded and fried chicken steak Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Rice: Mixed seafood cooked with rice in a flavorful blend Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
Refreshing drinks and traditional beverages.
- Horchata: Traditional Salvadoran rice drink
- Mamey Milkshake: Fresh mamey fruit blended with milk
- American Coffee: Freshly brewed black coffee Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about LA ISLA CAFETERIA
- Is LA ISLA CAFETERIA dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. LA ISLA CAFETERIA has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Sweet Corn Tamale.
- What can I eat at LA ISLA CAFETERIA on a dairy-free diet?
- Sweet Corn Tamale carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does LA ISLA CAFETERIA have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Sweet Corn Tamale and American Coffee.
- What is the highest-protein dish at LA ISLA CAFETERIA?
- Pupusa, at roughly 30.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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