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Best Cuban Food
Opened in 1982, El Criollo was initially one of only a handful of Cuban restaurants in Los Angeles at the time. Founders Niurca and William Sera were eager to bring their culinary roots here, especially the San Fernando Valley. Guided by a lifetime of tradition and experience, not much would change from the way the Seras’ parents had prepared dishes back in the province of Oriente, Cuba. Over the next 20-plus years, the Sera family would provide the best in Cuban dining via El Criollo’s homely, tropical-themed setting in North Hollywood, Ca.
Our Menu
Masitas
Bite size chunks of pork carnitas served with garlic and lemon mojo sauce.
Ropa Vieja
Hand cut and shredded beef simmered in a tomato based sauce with onions and peppers.
Sándwich Cubano
Roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese mustard and pickles on a French baguette. Sandwich served pressed and toasted.
Pollo Asado
Roasted half chicken topped with garlic and lemon mojo.
Tazón Vegetariano
Black beans, white rice, fried egg, shoestring fries, avocado and sweet plantains layered in a bowl and topped with chipotle aioli.
Ensalada Verde
Sliced white onions and tomatoes on a bed of lettuce.