Meson Criollo Restaurant Menu (Updated October 2025)
Welcome to Meson Criollo Restaurant, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Van Nuys, California, serving authentic Colombian cuisine that warms the soul and delights the palate. Known for its vibrant flavors and generous portions, this restaurant is a must-visit for anyone craving the tastes of Colombia.
The menu is a celebration of traditional dishes, featuring beloved favorites like the Bandeja Paisa with its rich combination of rice, beans, fried pork, and arepa, or the hearty Cazuela Misionera that offers a comforting blend of rice, beans, and fried pork. For a lighter bite, the Arepas Rellenas come highly recommended, particularly the La Rubia, filled with shredded chicken, creamy avocado, and tangy salsa.
- Side orders like Frijoles Beans and Yuca Cassava complement your meal perfectly.
- Don’t miss out on the Parrillada Meson, a meaty feast featuring sausages, ribs, and fried plantains!
Guests rave about the exceptional customer service and the inviting atmosphere. With a commitment to quality and authenticity, Meson Criollo provides a slice of home for Colombian locals and a delightful culinary adventure for newcomers. Every bite transports you to Colombia, making it clear why diners keep returning for more.
Menu - Appetizers
Bunuelo
Fried cheese bread.
US$1.50Pandebono
Baked cheese bread.
US$1.50Almojabana
Cheese bread.
US$1.50Pan Dulce
Cheese bread.
US$1.50Empanada De Carne
Turn over with beef.
US$1.50Empanada
Turn over cheese, chicken, or spinach. (Queso, Pollo o espinaca).
US$1.99Chicharron
Fried pork bellies.
US$4.99Chorizo
Pork sausage.
US$4.99Morcilla
Meson style stuffed sausage.
US$7.99Costillas De Puerco Con Patacon Y Yuca Frita
Pork ribs with green plantain.
US$10.99Menu - Salad
Ensalada Verde
Green salad.
US$7.99Ensalada De Aguacate
Avocado salad.
US$7.99Ensalada Chilena
Tomatoes, onion, and cilantro.
US$5.99Ensalada De Pollo
Chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, and vegetables.
US$10.99Menu - Soup
Sancocho De Cola
Oxtail soup.
US$8.99Sancocho De Gallina
Hen soup.
US$7.99Menu - Sandwiches
Churrasco Sandwich
Steak, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, avocado, and mayonnaise. Serving with French fries.
US$10.50Sandwich De Pollo
Chicken breast, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, avocado, and mayonnaise.
US$10.50Lomito Sandwich
Pork, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, avocado, and mayonnaise.
US$10.50Sandwich De Milanesa
US$11.25Menu - Arepas rellenas
Cheese (Queso)
US$3.50Corn With Cheese (Chocolo Con Queso)
US$4.50Reina
Pollo mezclado con aguacate.cilantro.cebolla,tomate y mayonnaisenesa.
US$8.99La Rubia
Pollo. Salsa de cebolla y tomate. Queso. Aguacate.
US$8.99La Peluda
Carne desmechada, queso, quiso de cebolla y tomate, Aguacate y salsa de la casa.
US$8.99La Pablo
Huevos pericos(cebolla y tomate), queso ,tajadas de maduro.
US$7.99La Misionera
Calentado(rice and beans) y chicharron.
US$8.99La Vegana
Calentado(rice and beans) sweet plantain aguacate.
US$6.99Menu - House Speciality
Cazuela Misionera
Rice, beans, fried pork, and arepa.
US$10.99Bandeja Meson Criollo
Rice, beans, skirt steak, fried pork, eggs, fried plantain, avocado, pork sausages, and arepa.
US$17.99Bandeja Paisa
Rice, beans, skirt steak, fried pork, eggs, fried plantain, and arepa.
US$15.99Parrillada Meson
Pork sausages, fried pork, ribs, skirt steak, chicken, morcilla, cassava, potatoes, and fried plantains.
US$36.99Menu - Seafood
Mojarra Frita
Fried fish.
US$13.99Filete A La Plancha
Grilled fish fillet.
US$14.99Filete En Salsa
Fish fillet in creole sauce.
US$15.99Filete Empanizado
Breaded fish.
US$15.99Camarones Al Ajillo
Garlic shrimp.
US$15.99Salmon A La Mantequilla
Grilled salmon in butter.
US$16.99Salmon En Salsa Blanca
Salmon in white sauce.
US$17.99Salmon En Salsa Blanca Con Alcaparras
US$18.99Menu - Beef
Carne Asada
Grilled top sirloin.
US$13.99Milanesa De Res
Breaded top sirloin.
US$14.99Bisteck A Caballo
Grilled sirloin, egg, and creole sauce.
US$15.99Sobrebarriga A La Plancha
Grilled flank steak.
US$15.99Sobrebarriga En Salsa
Flank steak with creole sauce.
US$16.99Chuleta Empanizada
Breaded pork chop.
US$14.99Churrasco
Grilled rib-eye.
US$19.99Churrasco Con Champinones
Grilled rib-eye and sauteed mushrooms.
US$22.99Lomo Salteado
Sauteed steak, with onions, green and red pepper, serving with white rice and sweet plantain.
US$15.99Lomo A Lo Pobre
Grilled sirloin, sauteed onions, eggs, and French fries.
US$14.99Menu - Chicken
Pechuga A La Plancha
Grilled chicken breast.
US$13.99Pechuga Con Champinones
Grilled chicken breast with sauteed mushrooms.
US$15.99Pechuga En Salsa Criolla
Sauteed chicken breast with creole sauce.
US$14.99Pechuga A La Mostaza
Grilled chicken breast marinated in mustard.
US$14.99Milanesa De Pollo
Breaded chicken breast.
US$14.99Pechuga, Champinones En Salsa Blanca
Chicken breast mushrooms in white sauce.
US$16.99Arroz Con Pollo
Sauteed chicken in sofrito, roasted veggies, and rice. Serving with salad and sweet plantain.
US$13.99Salteado De Pollo
Sauteed chicken breast, with onion, green and bell pepper, served with rice and sweet plantain.
US$15.99Menu - Side Orders
Aguacate
Avocado.
US$3.50Papas Francesas
French fries.
US$4.99Platano Maduro
Tejada's de maduro.
US$4.99Fried Green
Ripe plantains.
US$4.99Yuca
Cassava.
US$4.99Arroz Blanco
Rice.
US$3.50Frijoles
Beans.
US$3.50Vegetales
Vegetables.
US$3.99Papa Criolla
Fried yellow Colombian potatoes.
US$4.99Arepitas
Order de arepitas pequenas.
US$1.00Menu - Juice
Jugos Naturales
Natural exotic juice make it with water. Maracuya, guanabana, mora, and lulo, guayaba, tomato de arbol, mango, and chirimoya.
US$4.95Jugos En Leche
Mora, mango, tomate de arbol, maracuya, lulo, guanabana, and guayaba.
US$5.99Menu - Sodas
Cafe
Black coffee.
US$2.99Cafe Con Leche
Coffee with milk.
US$3.50Tea (Te)
US$2.50Chocolate
US$3.50Leche
Milk.
US$2.99Sodas Nacionales
National sodas. Coca-cola, seven up, and diet coke.
US$1.99Sodas Importadas
Uva, naranja, kola Colombiana, manzana, and inca cola.
US$2.99Pony Malta
US$3.50Perrier O Bretana
Bretana and perrier.
US$3.50Avena Alpina
US$1.99Agua
Water.
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