Ay Papa Que Rico Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing "Ay Papa Que Rico," a vibrant gem in Van Nuys, California, where Caribbean and Latin American flavors collide. This casual eatery specializes in authentic Cuban cuisine that captures the essence of home-cooked meals. The menu boasts an array of mouthwatering options, from the crispy Yuca Frita and savory Empanadas to the crowd-favorite Half Chicken Combo, renowned for its juicy, seasoned perfection.
- Antojitos: Delight in dishes like Papa Rellena and Salvadoran Tamales, perfect for sharing.
- Sandwiches: Experience flavor with their classic Cuban Sandwich or the zesty BBQ Asada Sandwich.
- Salads: Balance indulgence with fresh options like the Green Salad with Avocado.
With options for vegans and families, plus a welcoming atmosphere, "Ay Papa Que Rico" is an essential stop for food lovers seeking a taste of the Caribbean.
Antojitos
Yuca Frita
Yuca (cassava) fries seasoned with garlic salt served with green salsa.
Empanada
Your choice of chicken, jalapeno, and cheese, or beef empanada.
Large French Fries
Basket of fries served with ketchup.
Tostones
4-5 (depending on size) pieces served with green salsa.
Papa Rellena
Fried potato ball filled with ground beef and pork.
Salvadoran Tamales
Dough wrapped around a filling and steamed in a corn husk or banana leaf.
Green Salad with Avocado
Fresh salad with a variety of green vegetables typically served on a bed of lettuce.
Chicken Salad
Chopped chicken that has been tossed in a creamy dressing.
Tuna Salad
Cold salad with shredded tuna.
Salads
Sandwiches
Cuban Sandwich
Pork leg, ham, mortadella, Swiss cheese, mayo, mustard, and pickles.
Asada Sandwich
Mayo, shredded cheese, grilled onions, tomato and cilantro mix, and lettuce.
Chicken Sandwich
Mayo, mustard, shredded cheese, grilled onions, tomato and cilantro mix, and lettuce.
Cuban Club Sandwich
Semi-sweet bbq sauce, shredded cheese, grilled onions, tomato and cilantro mix, and and lettuce.
BBQ Chicken Sandwich
Semi-sweet bbq sauce, shredded cheese, grilled onions, tomato and cilantro mix, and lettuce.
BBQ Asada Sandwich
Semi-sweet bbq sauce, shredded cheese, grilled onions, tomato and cilantro mix, and lettuce.
Angus Cheeseburger & Fries Combo
Cheeseburger comes with fries.
Ropa Vieja Sandwich
Tuna Sandwich
Mild fish sandwich.
Black Angus Hamburger
No cheese. Hamburger comes with french fries.
Chicken Burrito
Pollo. Comes with tomato and cilantro mix, grilled onions, rice, beans (pinto or black), cheese, and mesquite grilled chicken.
Asada Burrito
Black Angus beef. Comes with tomato and cilantro mix, grilled onions, rice, beans (pinto or black), cheese, and black Angus asada.
Beef Tongue Burrito
Lengua.
Ropa Vieja Burrito
Cuban Style Wraps "Burritos"
Quesadillas
Chicken Quesadilla
We use our famous mesquite grilled chicken served with green salsa on the side.
Cheese Quesadilla
Traditional cheese quesadilla served with green salsa on the side.
Beef Quesadilla
Black Angus asada meat served with red salsa on the side.
Ropa Vieja Quesadilla
Camaron Quesadilla
Shrimp.
1 Chicken Combo Plate
1 whole chicken (8 pieces) with sides, salsa, tortillas, and jalapeno.
1/2 Chicken Combo Plate
4 pieces of chicken (1/2 of the bird) with sides, salsa, tortillas, and jalapeno.
Baby Back Pork Ribs Plate
5 pieces of pork ribs (BBQ or regular) with sides, salsa, tortillas, and jalapeno.
Beef Short Ribs Plate
4 strips of beef ribs (BBQ or regular) with sides, salsa, tortillas, and jalapeno.
Rib Eye Steak Plate
Comes with sides, salsa, tortillas, and jalapeno. (The steak weighs more than 8 oz.)
Ay Papa Sausage Plate
Argentina sausage comes with sides, salsa, tortillas, and jalapeno.
Cojute Sausage Plate
Salvadorian style pork sausage that comes with sides, salsa, tortillas, and jalapeno.
Colombian Sausage Plate
Colombian style sausage comes with sides, salsa, tortillas, and jalapeno.
Lamb Ribs Plate
4 pieces. A cut of meat including the rib.
Charbroiled Plates
Plates
Rabo Encebolado Plate
Oxtail.
Ropa Vieja Plate
Tongue Beef Plate
Cuban style.
Rice
Large Tray of Rice
Beans
Small Tray of Platains
Large Tray of Platains
Large Tray of Beans
Small Tray Yuca con Mojo
Small Tray of Beans
Large Tray of Coleslaw
Cabbage salad.
Small Tray of Rice
Large Tray Yuca con Mojo
Small Tray of Congris
Small Tray of Coleslaw
Cabbage salad.
Large Tray of Congris
Side Orders and Party Trays
Desserts
Flan
5 oz. of delicious caramel flan.
Guava & Cheese Pastry
Helados Pops de El Salvador
3 scoops of ice cream: Nance, zapote (mamey), coconut, coco-pinapple, cookies and cream, pistachio, chocolate, blackberry, coffee, strawberry, pecan, and strawberry cheesecake.
Ensalada de Fruta
Pineapple passionfruit juice with chopped apples, melons, and mangos.
Fountain Drink
20 oz. Coke Products.
Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
Vegetable and Fruit Cool Pressed Juice
Natural Drinks & Milkshakes
Coffee
Cafe con Leche
Cuban style latte.