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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.

Meson Criollo Restaurant - 1

Menu - Appetizers

Bunuelo

Fried cheese bread.

US$1.50

Pandebono

Baked cheese bread.

US$1.50

Almojabana

Cheese bread.

US$1.50

Pan Dulce

Cheese bread.

US$1.50

Empanada De Carne

Turn over with beef.

US$1.50

Empanada

Turn over cheese, chicken, or spinach. (Queso, Pollo o espinaca).

US$1.99

Chicharron

Fried pork bellies.

US$4.99

Chorizo

Pork sausage.

US$4.99

Morcilla

Meson style stuffed sausage.

US$7.99

Costillas De Puerco Con Patacon Y Yuca Frita

Pork ribs with green plantain.

US$10.99

Menu - Salad

Ensalada Verde

Green salad.

US$7.99

Ensalada De Aguacate

Avocado salad.

US$7.99

Ensalada Chilena

Tomatoes, onion, and cilantro.

US$5.99

Ensalada De Pollo

Chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, and vegetables.

US$10.99

Menu - Soup

Sancocho De Cola

Oxtail soup.

US$8.99

Sancocho De Gallina

Hen soup.

US$7.99

Menu - Sandwiches

Churrasco Sandwich

Steak, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, avocado, and mayonnaise. Serving with French fries.

US$10.50

Sandwich De Pollo

Chicken breast, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, avocado, and mayonnaise.

US$10.50

Lomito Sandwich

Pork, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, avocado, and mayonnaise.

US$10.50

Sandwich De Milanesa

US$11.25

Menu - Arepas rellenas

Cheese (Queso)

US$3.50

Corn With Cheese (Chocolo Con Queso)

US$4.50

Reina

Pollo mezclado con aguacate.cilantro.cebolla,tomate y mayonnaisenesa.

US$8.99

La Rubia

Pollo. Salsa de cebolla y tomate. Queso. Aguacate.

US$8.99

La Peluda

Carne desmechada, queso, quiso de cebolla y tomate, Aguacate y salsa de la casa.

US$8.99

La Pablo

Huevos pericos(cebolla y tomate), queso ,tajadas de maduro.

US$7.99

La Misionera

Calentado(rice and beans) y chicharron.

US$8.99

La Vegana

Calentado(rice and beans) sweet plantain aguacate.

US$6.99

Menu - House Speciality

Cazuela Misionera

Rice, beans, fried pork, and arepa.

US$10.99

Bandeja Meson Criollo

Rice, beans, skirt steak, fried pork, eggs, fried plantain, avocado, pork sausages, and arepa.

US$17.99

Bandeja Paisa

Rice, beans, skirt steak, fried pork, eggs, fried plantain, and arepa.

US$15.99

Parrillada Meson

Pork sausages, fried pork, ribs, skirt steak, chicken, morcilla, cassava, potatoes, and fried plantains.

US$36.99

Menu - Seafood

Mojarra Frita

Fried fish.

US$13.99

Filete A La Plancha

Grilled fish fillet.

US$14.99

Filete En Salsa

Fish fillet in creole sauce.

US$15.99

Filete Empanizado

Breaded fish.

US$15.99

Camarones Al Ajillo

Garlic shrimp.

US$15.99

Salmon A La Mantequilla

Grilled salmon in butter.

US$16.99

Salmon En Salsa Blanca

Salmon in white sauce.

US$17.99

Salmon En Salsa Blanca Con Alcaparras

US$18.99

Menu - Beef

Carne Asada

Grilled top sirloin.

US$13.99

Milanesa De Res

Breaded top sirloin.

US$14.99

Bisteck A Caballo

Grilled sirloin, egg, and creole sauce.

US$15.99

Sobrebarriga A La Plancha

Grilled flank steak.

US$15.99

Sobrebarriga En Salsa

Flank steak with creole sauce.

US$16.99

Chuleta Empanizada

Breaded pork chop.

US$14.99

Churrasco

Grilled rib-eye.

US$19.99

Churrasco Con Champinones

Grilled rib-eye and sauteed mushrooms.

US$22.99

Lomo Salteado

Sauteed steak, with onions, green and red pepper, serving with white rice and sweet plantain.

US$15.99

Lomo A Lo Pobre

Grilled sirloin, sauteed onions, eggs, and French fries.

US$14.99

Menu - Chicken

Pechuga A La Plancha

Grilled chicken breast.

US$13.99

Pechuga Con Champinones

Grilled chicken breast with sauteed mushrooms.

US$15.99

Pechuga En Salsa Criolla

Sauteed chicken breast with creole sauce.

US$14.99

Pechuga A La Mostaza

Grilled chicken breast marinated in mustard.

US$14.99

Milanesa De Pollo

Breaded chicken breast.

US$14.99

Pechuga, Champinones En Salsa Blanca

Chicken breast mushrooms in white sauce.

US$16.99

Arroz Con Pollo

Sauteed chicken in sofrito, roasted veggies, and rice. Serving with salad and sweet plantain.

US$13.99

Salteado De Pollo

Sauteed chicken breast, with onion, green and bell pepper, served with rice and sweet plantain.

US$15.99

Menu - Side Orders

Aguacate

Avocado.

US$3.50

Papas Francesas

French fries.

US$4.99

Platano Maduro

Tejada's de maduro.

US$4.99

Fried Green

Ripe plantains.

US$4.99

Yuca

Cassava.

US$4.99

Arroz Blanco

Rice.

US$3.50

Frijoles

Beans.

US$3.50

Vegetales

Vegetables.

US$3.99

Papa Criolla

Fried yellow Colombian potatoes.

US$4.99

Arepitas

Order de arepitas pequenas.

US$1.00

Menu - Juice

Jugos Naturales

Natural exotic juice make it with water. Maracuya, guanabana, mora, and lulo, guayaba, tomato de arbol, mango, and chirimoya.

US$4.95

Jugos En Leche

Mora, mango, tomate de arbol, maracuya, lulo, guanabana, and guayaba.

US$5.99

Menu - Sodas

Cafe

Black coffee.

US$2.99

Cafe Con Leche

Coffee with milk.

US$3.50

Tea (Te)

US$2.50

Chocolate

US$3.50

Leche

Milk.

US$2.99

Sodas Nacionales

National sodas. Coca-cola, seven up, and diet coke.

US$1.99

Sodas Importadas

Uva, naranja, kola Colombiana, manzana, and inca cola.

US$2.99

Pony Malta

US$3.50

Perrier O Bretana

Bretana and perrier.

US$3.50

Avena Alpina

US$1.99

Agua

Water.

US$1.50

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