La Roca Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the Menu at La Roca
Nestled on Bissonnet St in Houston, La Roca is a vibrant destination celebrating authentic Salvadoran cuisine. Renowned for its rich array of tamales, the restaurant serves favorites such as chicken, bean, and white corn varieties, each made fresh daily. Customers rave about the delicious chicken tamales and empanadas, making them a must-try.
The menu also features hearty dishes like mojarra with rice and bistec encebollado, sure to satisfy any palate. Pair your meal with homemade tortillas and flavorful sauces for an authentic experience. While the bustling atmosphere can mean a wait, diners appreciate the fast service and friendly staff, contributing to the restaurant's warm ambiance.
For a true taste of El Salvador, La Roca promises a memorable culinary adventure where every bite is crafted with care.
Pupusas
Pupusas De Fajita De Res / Beef Fajita Pupusas
Pupusa De Frijoles / Beans Pupusa
Pupusas Revueltas De Chicharron Y Queso / Fried Pork Rind And Cheese Mixed Pupusas
Pupusas De Chicharron / Fried Pork Rind Pupusas
Pupusas De Queso, Loroco, Frijol Y Chicharron / Cheese, Loroco, Bean And Fried Pork Rind Pupusas
Pupusas De Pollo / Chicken Pupusas
Pupusas De Queso / Cheese Pupusas
Pupusas De Loroco Y Queso
Pupusas De Arroz (Estilo Olocuita) / Rice Flour Pupusas (Olocuilta Style)
Pupusas De Ayote / Squash Pupusas
Pupusa De Espinaca Y Queso / Spinach And Cheese Pupusa
Pupusas De Frijol Y Queso / Beans And Cheese Pupusas
Yuca Frita / Fried Root
Con chicharron, repollo, tomate y pepino. / Served with pork, cabbage, tomato, and cucumber.
Tamal Pisque / Pisque Tamale
Tamal De Puerco / Pork Tamale
Pastelitos De Carne Y Vegetales (2 Pzas) / Pastelitos With Beef And Vegetables (2 Pcs)
Tamal De Pollo / Chicken Tamale
Quesadilla Tex-Mex
Con fajita de res o pollo, servida con lechuga, guacamole y crema. / Beef or chicken fajita, with lettuce, guacamole, and cream.
Principales / Mains
Desayunos / Breakfast
Desayuno Campestre / Campestre Breakfast
Una pupusa, platano frito y crema. / One pupusa, fried plantain and cream.
Desayuno De Mi Tierra / Mi Tierra Breakfast
Huevo en torta con vegetales, un tamal de elote frito, queso, crema, frijol o casamiento. / Scrambled egg with vegetables, one fried corn tamale, cheese, cream, and beans or rice and beans.
Desayuno Campesino / Country Breakfast
Un pastel de carne, platano frito, crema, frijol o casamiento. / One beef shepherd's pie, fried plantain, cream, beans or rice and beans.
Desayuno A La Roca / La Roca Style Breakfast
Un chorizo de puerco, un tamal frito, dos huevos, queso, crema, frijol o casamiento. / One sausage, one fried corn tamale, two eggs, cheese, cream, and beans or rice and beans.
Huevos Rancheros Con Platano Frito, Casamiento Y Crema / Ranchero Style Eggs With Fried Plantain, Rice And Beans And Cream
Huevos Al Gusto Con Crema Y Frijoles / Eggs With Cream And Beans
Desayuno Tipico / Typical Breakfast
Dos huevos estrellados, arroz, 6 oz de fajita asada, frijol o casamiento. / Two sunny side up eggs, rice, 6 ounces of grilled beef fajita, and beans or rice and beans.
Huevos Con Chorizo Con Casamiento / Eggs With Sausage And Rice And Beans
Desayuno Guanaco / Guanaco Breakfast
Un tamal de pollo, una pupusa, platano frito, crema, frijol o casamiento. / One chicken tamale, one pupusa, fried plantain, cream, and beans or rice and beans.
Atole De Maiz Tostado / Toasted Corn Atole
Atole De Elote / Corn Atole
Atole con crema o queso. / Atole with cream or cheese.
Panes Con Pollo / Bread With Chicken
Con mayonesa, lechuga, tomate, rabano, pepino y remolacha. / Mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, radish, cucumber and beets.
Empanada De Platano / Plantain Turnover
Riguas Con Crema O Queso / Tender Corn Tortillas With Cream Or Cheese
Antojitos / Salvadoran Bites
Especialidades de la Casa / House Specialities
Sopa De Mondongo / Beef Tripe Soup
Con arroz, vegetales y tortillas hechas a mano. / With rice, vegetables, and handmade tortillas.
Pollo Empanizado / Breaded Chicken
Con papas fritas. / With French fries.
Cojutepequeno
Con fajita de res, chorizo, casamiento, queso y pico de gallo. / Plate of beef fajita, sausage, rice and beans, cheese, and pico de gallo.
Bistec Encebollado / Grilled Steak With Onions
Con arroz y ensalada. / With rice and salad.
Salpicon / Chopped Beef Salad
Con arroz y ensalada. / With rice and salad.
Pechuga A La Parrilla / Grilled Chicken Breast
Con arroz y ensalada. / With salad and rice.
Carne Deshebrada / Braised Beef
Con arroz y ensalada. / With rice and salad.
Pollo Encebollado / Chicken Covered With Onions
Con arroz y ensalada. / Served with rice and salad.
Curtido / Pickled Cabbage
Frijoles / Beans
Vaso 16oz (Salsa Para Pupusa) / 16oz Cup (Tomato Sauce For Pupusa)
Tortillas
Papas Fritas / French Fries
Arroz / Rice
Crema / Sour Cream
Queso Extra / Extra Cheese
Acompanantes / Side Orders
Del Mar / Salvadoran Seafood
Pechuga Al Marisco / Seafood Style Chicken Breast
Con salsa de marisco, camaron, pico de gallo, arroz y ensalada. / Shrimp with seafood sauce, pico de gallo, rice, and salad.
Mojarra Frita / Fried Whole Tilapia
Con salsa de marisco, camaron, pico de gallo, arroz y ensalada. / Shrimp with seafood sauce, pico de gallo, rice, and salad.
Pollo Combo / Chicken Combo
Pollo, camarones empanizados, aderezo, arroz y papas fritas. / Chicken tenders, breaded shrimp, dressing, rice, and French fries.
Mariscada Vuelve A La Vida / Vuelve A La Vida Seafood Soup
Sopa (caldo) con camarones, pulpo, almejas, zanahorias, apio, cebolla y arroz. / Soup with shrimp, octopus, clams, carrots, celery, onion, and rice.
Filete De La Roca / La Roca Style Fillet
Con camarones, ensalada y arroz. / Comes with shrimp, salad, and rice.