La Isla Bonita Restaurante Menu (Update 2025)

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Welcome to La Isla Bonita Restaurante, a vibrant culinary gem nestled in Columbia, SC, where the rich flavors of Puerto Rican and Spanish cuisine come alive. This cozy, women-owned and veteran-operated eatery offers a menu packed with delightful options, perfect for every palate.

  • Appetizers: Start with the irresistible Alcapurria or the savory Empanadas, each bursting with authentic flavor.
  • Sandwiches: The Tripleta Sandwich steals the show, featuring a hearty mix of roasted pork, ham, and steak.
  • Main Dishes: Indulge in Mofongo, a plantain masterpiece, or the towering Torre Islena for a true Puerto Rican feast.

With a welcoming atmosphere and friendly service, La Isla Bonita is not just a meal; it's an experience filled with love and tradition. Come savor the essence of Puerto Rico!

Appetizers Sandwiches Main Dishes Sides Kid's Menu Drinks

Appetizers

Alcapurria

Grated green plantain stuffed.
$3.50

Stuffed Potato Ball
$3.50

Stuffed Yucca
$3.50

Empanada

1 piece. Fried stuffed patties. Your choice of meat.
$3.00

Sorullo

Corn stick with cheese.
$2.50

Pizza Empanada
$3.75

Crab Meat Empanada
$3.75

Fish Sandwich

Fried fish fillet, cheese, lettuce, tomato, mustard, and mayo.
$12.95

Cuban Sandwich

Roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard, and mayo.
$12.95

Ham and Cheese Sandwich
$7.95

Steak Sandwich

Steak, cheese, lettuce, tomato, mustard, and mayo.
$12.95

Chicken Sandwich

Grilled chicken, cheese, lettuce, tomato, mustard and mayo.
$12.95

El Jibarito Sandwich

Plantain. May-ketchup, lettuce, tomato, 1 meat.
$14.95

Tripleta Sandwich

3 meat sandwich. Roasted pork, ham, steak, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, mustard and mayo
$17.95

Sandwiches

Main Dishes

Arroz con Gandules

Yellow rice with pigeon peas. Choose 1 meat Includes 4 green plantain or sweet plantain.
$16.95

Arroz Blanco con Habichuela

White rice and beans. Choose 1 meat Includes 4 green plantain or sweet plantain.
$16.95

Mofongo

Mofongo: mashed green plantain, sweet plantain, or mashed yucca root. Trifongo: mix of green, sweet plantains and yucca root includes 1 meat and salad.
$18.95

Torre Islena

The tower. Yellow rice with pigeon peas, 2 mofongos, fried pork pieces, and roasted pork.
$33.95

Fresh Salad
$3.50

White Rice
$4.95

Yellow Rice with Pigeon Peas
$5.95

Beans
$3.95

Maduros

Sweet plantains.
$4.75

Tostones

Green plantains.
$4.75

French Fries
$3.75

Yuca Frita

Fried yucca sticks.
$4.75

Mofongo Solo

Mashed green plantains, sweet plantains, or mashed yucca root.
$9.00

Extra Meat

Your choice of meat.
$9.95

Sides

Kid's Menu

Kids Fried Pieces of Chicken Breast
$7.50

Kids Roasted Pork
$7.50

12 oz. Soda
$1.50

Natural Juices
$4.00

Bottled Water
$1.50

Iced Tea
$2.00

12 oz. Kola Champange
$2.25

12 oz. Coco Rico
$2.25

Malta
$3.00

Drinks