La Qchara Menu

Welcome to La Qchara, a delightful culinary gem located at 506 Franklin St, Melrose, MA. This vibrant café specializes in a diverse menu that captures the richness of Latino cuisine. As you step inside, you'll immediately sense the warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for casual dining or relaxed catch-ups.

  • House Drinks: Start your day with a robust Cubano Espresso or indulge in a Cortadito. Don't miss the Cubano Con Leche, expertly crafted with panela sugar.
  • Sides: Accompany your meal with crispy Yuca Fries or a succulent Grilled Salmon, seasoned to perfection.
  • Postres: Treat yourself to their renowned Tres Leches Cake, a sweet finish with a rich history.

La Qchara offers a space where every dish is a celebration of flavors and culture, making it a must-visit for food enthusiasts and casual diners alike.

La QChara Cafe - Cold Drinks

Limonada

Sparkling Limeade with sweetened with simple syrup

$4.60

Limonana

Sparkling limeade with mint, sweetened with simple syrup

$4.88

Papelon Con Limon

Sparkline limeade sweetened with our Panela sugar. A deliciously unique flavor

$4.18

Horchata

Traditional Spanish Drink, may be known as rice milk (may contain peanuts) flavors of Vanilla and cinnamon.

$4.60

Dragon Limonada

Sparkling Limeade with Raspberry and blueberry

$5.31

Raspberry Lime Ricky

A classic refresher, pressed lime with raspberry

$5.31

David Smoothie

Banana, dates, Nutella, cashews, almond butter, almond milk

$11.55

Emily Smoothie

Mixed berries, banana, acai, agave, almond milk

$11.55

Isabella Smoothie

Avocado, banana, lime, agave, almond milk

$10.50

Juan Smoothie

Banana, strawberries, orange, apple, spinach, oat milk

$11.55

Lorenzo Smoothie

Pineapple, mango, spinach, banana, coconut milk

$11.55

Magdalena Smoothies

Strawberries, banana, cashews, dates, vanilla, cherries, coconut milk

$10.50

Nubia Smoothie

Banana, blueberry, almond butter, honey, soy milk

$11.55

Oscar Smoothie

Raspberry, banana, honey, granola, coconut milk

$10.50

Paulina Smoothie

Cherries, cocoa powder, banana, agave, almond butter, espresso, oat milk

$11.55

Victoria Smoothie

Banana, blueberry, spinach, chia, honey, almond milk

$11.55

La QChara Cafe - Natural Smoothies

La QChara Cafe - Raw Juices -12Oz

Amazonas

Spinach, Kale, Celery, Cucumber, Apple, Ginger

$9.50

Caracas

Kale, Apple, Lime, Cucumber, Ginger

$9.50

Carabobo

Beets, apple, carrot, lime, orange

$10.45

Valencia

Pineapple, Carrot, Pear, Apple, Mint

$9.50

Barinas

Spinach, parsley, cucumber, pear, pineapple, lime

$10.45

Drip Coffee

Your choice of one of 4 roast, Light roast, Daily blend (rotates weekly) Bold roast, or our decaf. All Roasted by intelligentsia

$3.05

Latte

Intelligentsia black cat espresso with steamed milk

$5.04

Cappuccino

Black cat espresso with milk of choice steamed into a foam.

$5.04

Iced Coffee

Intelligentsia Frequency blend brewed over ice. Notes of Gold raisin, raw sugar Molasses

$3.37

Cold Brew

Intelligentsia El diablo steeped for 24 hours. Rich smooth taste

$5.04

Caramel Macchiato

Ghirardelli Creamy caramel sauce, vanilla with your choice of Milk. Topped with espresso and a caramel drizzle

$6.62

Mocha

Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate with Steamed milk and espresso

$6.02

Au Lait

Dark Roast drip coffee with steamed milk

$3.84

Hot Chocolate

Ghirardelli Dark chocolate, hint of vanilla with steamed milk. Topped with cocoa powder

$2.97

La QChara Cafe - Coffee

La QChara Cafe - Organic Tea

Organic Emerald Spring

One of our Green tea option that is delicately sweet. A perfect choice for an introduction to green tea!

$0.00

Organic Masala Chai

A blend of Traditional indian spices and brisk black tea

$0.00

Organic Earl Grey

Traditional english favorite, black tea!

$0.00

Organic English Breakfast

Dried fruit flavors with delicates notes of spice. English breakfast tea is a black tea

$0.00

Organic Jasmine Green

A traditional blend of spring picked green tea scented with aromatic jasmine blossoms

$0.00

Organic Jasmine Peach

Spring picked white tea from southern china, jasmine blossoms enhanced with peach essence

$0.00

Organic King Crimson

Organic herbal Tea Kilogram signature hibiscus bend rosehips, lemongrass, licorice root, and natural citrus flavors Caffeine Free!

$0.00

Organic Herbal Blend 333

Organic herbal blend 333, a blend of Rosehips, chamomile and peppermint! No caffeine

$0.00

Americano

served in a 16oz cup, hot water and two shots of espresso

$4.58

Espresso

Double shot of Intelligentsia black cat classic espresso

$4.44

Cubano

Espresso with panela sugar

$4.58

Espresso Macchiato

Double shot of Intelligentsia black cat classic espresso with a dollop of foam

$5.31

Cortadito

8oz house drink, equal parts of espresso and steamed milk. Short latte

$4.83

Cortadito Condensada

served in an 8oz cup, Short latte with condensed milk.

$5.49

Cubano Con Leche

8oz Latte, made with Panella sugar (Brown cane sugar) with equal parts of espresso and steamed milk

$6.34

Vietnamese

condensed milk with our bold roast coffee

$5.04

Cafe Al Jengibre

16oz Latte with ginger steamed into the milk

$6.04

Kids Milk

Kids milk with choice of almond, oat, regular, or skim milk options.

$3.27

La QChara Cafe - House Drinks

La QChara Cafe - Frozen Drinks

Frozen Caramel

blended caramel coffee, milk of choice with a caramel drizzle

$6.18

Frozen Mocha

Blended Chocolate coffee, milk of choice with a Chocolate Drizzle

$6.18

Frozen Horchata

Tradition Spanish drink with flavors of vanilla and cinnamon!

$6.18

Frozen Latte

blended coffee, your choice of milk

$6.18

Brazil

Traditional chia pudding topped with mango, strawberries and shredded coconut

$11.21

Guatemala

Traditional chia pudding topped with raspberries, sliced almonds and coconut

$12.33

Calebina

Cocoa chia pudding topped with strawberries, banana, shredded coconut, roasted cashews and sliced almonds, finished with Nutella

$11.21

Dragon Chia

Traditional chia pudding topped with blueberries, raspberries and shredded coconut, finished off with Nutella

$12.33

Colombia Chia

Cinnamon chia pudding topped with diced apple, banana, granola finished with maple syrup

$12.33

La QChara Cafe - Chia Pudding

La QChara Cafe - Entradas

Chipotle Panela Wings

Eight chicken wings in a chipotle panela sauce topped with sesame seeds, scallions, and carrots

$15.51

Chips & Salsa

Crispy tortilla chips with our home made salsa Gluten Free

$7.14

Tequenos

Queso blanco cheese wrapped in a crispy dough, served with chipotle aioli

$12.92

Sopa Del Dia

Our daily take on soups

$9.55

Mini Empanadas (2)

Two mini shredded chipotle chicken empanadas

$9.85

Queso Fundido

The real deal. A mix of melted cheese, jalapeno, chorizo, spices, served with warm tortillas

$12.95

Tostones

Crispy green plantains with chipotle aioli

$6.55

Yuca Bites

Small yuca balls filled with cheese with a side of garlic cilantro sauce

$6.95

Cobb Salad

Mixed greens, corn, chicken, cheese, tomato, bacon, onions, sherry sesame vinaigrette

$14.21

La Cortada

Mixed greens, apples, black beans, corn, queso fresco, onion, crispy tortilla strips, toasted sesame vinaigrette

$12.91

La Verde

Spinach, cranberries, beets, oaxaca cheese, toasted almonds, cilantro lime vinaigrette

$12.91

Mangos Tango Salad

Mixed greens, toasted almonds, garbanzo beans, mango, pineapple, red onion, cucumber, avocado, Latin tajin dressing

$14.10

La QChara Cafe - Ensaladas

La QChara Cafe - Quinoa Bowls

Ecuador

Lettuce, black beans, queso seco, salsa, sliced avocado, spicy ranchera sauce

$15.28

Peru

Garbanzo beans, scallions, corn salsa, avocado, cilantro lime vinaigrette

$15.28

Salvador

Guacamole, garbanzo beans, shredded carrots, tortilla strips, tomato, queso seco, avocado aioli

$16.81

Breakfast Quesadilla

Scrambled eggs, chihuahua cheese, & bacon, served with yuca fries

$18.11

Breakfast Torta

Scrambled eggs, bacon, chihuahua cheese, sliced avocado, & chipotle aioli, served with yuca fries

$18.11

Centro American Breakfast

Two over easy eggs and a cheese enchilada topped with ranchera sauce, served with bacon and sweet plantains gluten free

$16.46

Chilaquiles

Crispy tortillas tossed with your choice of green or red sauce, queso seco, chipotle shredded chicken, drizzled crema fresca, & two over easy eggs Gluten Free

$16.46

Desayuno Criollo

Scrambled eggs, pico de gallo, cheese, served with two thin arepas & grilled chorizo gluten free

$16.46

El Periquero Omelet

Spinach, salsa, cheese, & chipotle aioli, served with black beans and yuca fries gluten free

$19.40

Huevos Rancheros

Two crispy corn tortillas with black bean spread, topped with over easy eggs, salsa, & queso fresco, served with sweet plantains and black beans gluten free

$16.46

Mexican Burrito

Scrambled eggs, pico de gallo, spinach, chihuahua cheese, & chipotle aioli, served with yuca fries

$18.11

Perico Arepa

Scrambled eggs, salsa, cheese, & chipotle sauce gluten free

$11.74

Tostadas Francesas

Cinnamon swirl challah bread topped with toasted almonds, sliced bananas, & panela syrup

$19.40

Venezuelan Benedicts

Crispy thin arepas topped with chorizo, chihuahua cheese, poached eggs, & guasacaca cream sauce, served with yuca fries gluten free

$17.64

Breakfast Quinoa

Two poached eggs on a bed of quinoa, mango salsa, black beans, & plantains, finished with queso fresco and avocado dressing Gluten free

$18.82

Latin Hash

Latin style hash made with chorizo, yuca, & curtido salad, topped with chipotle aioli, cheese, and two fried eggs gluten free

$19.40

Yuca Con Huevos

Crispy yuca patty topped with two over easy eggs, chorizo, melted Oaxaca cheese, pico de gallo, & crema fresca gluten free

$17.64

Breakfast Tacos

Three corn tortillas filled with scrambled eggs, Chihuahua cheese, pico de gallo, and chipotle aioli, served with yuca fries

$18.11

La QChara Cafe - Desayuno

La QChara Cafe - Arepas ( Made From Scratch)

Carne Mechada Arepa

Venezuelan seasoned shredded beef, queso seco, black beans Gluten Free

$11.74

Reina Pepiada Arepa

Cilantro lime avocado chicken salad gluten free

$11.51

Choriqueso Arepa

Oaxaca cheese, chorizo, onions, sliced tomato Gluten Free

$11.62

Pernil Arepa

Roasted pork, cheese, sliced tomato gluten free

$11.62

Domino Arepa

Black beans, sweet plantains, queso fresco

$11.62

Arepa Con Queso

White shredded cheese filling gluten free

$8.56

Camarones Arepa

sautéed shrimp topped with fresh avocado, pico de gallo and cheese gluten free

$12.66

Arroz Con Pollo

Marinated chicken simmered with rice, carrots, red and green peppers, topped with roasted vegetables and tomatoes Gluten free

$20.00

Burrito

Choice of chicken, beef, or pork with black beans, rice, salsa, & cheese, served with yuca fries

$20.70

Carne Asada

Grilled marinated skirt steak, served with a cheese enchilada topped with ranchera sauce, rice, and guacamole 16.95 Gluten Free

$27.19

El Toston

Flattened crispy green plantains used as bread, chipotle chicken, Chihuahua cheese, salsa rosada, lettuce, tomato, & onions, served with roasted vegetables gluten free

$17.64

Enchiladas Mole

Three chicken enchiladas, topped with mole sauce, crema fresca, sesame seeds, & sliced almonds, served with rice and black beans Sauce Contains Peanuts, Gluten Free

$18.82

Fajitas

Choose your favorite: steak, chicken, steak and chicken, or shrimp, sautéed with onions & peppers, served with corn tortillas, lettuce, cheese, salsa, crema fresca, & guacamole (extra 3.00 for steak, steak and chicken, or shrimp) Gluten free

$21.75

Las Carnitas

Three soft corn tacos each filled with shredded beef, chipotle chicken, and roasted pork, sliced avocado, pico de gallo, & crema fresca, served with rice Gluten free

$20.70

Pabellon Criollo

Venezuelan seasoned shredded beef, served with black beans, rice, & sweet plantains

$18.82

Portobello Tacos

Three grilled marinated Portobello mushroom tacos, with salsa and scallions, served with black beans and rice (Gluten Free and Vegetarian)

$19.40

Quesadilla De Hongos

Sautéed portobello mushrooms, Chihuahua cheese, pico de gallo, & avocado, served with yuca fries

$17.64

Quesadillas

Chipotle shredded chicken, Chihuahua cheese, corn salsa, & sliced avocado, served with yuca fries

$18.82

Taco Asado

Three grilled skirt steak tacos with cilantro & white onions, served with rice and black beans gluten free

$27.19

Tostadas De Pollo

Two crispy corn tortillas with black bean spread, shredded lettuce, queso fresco, topped with chipotle chicken, homemade corn salsa, chopped avocados, and crema fresca, served with rice and black beans Gluten Free

$22.00

Vegetarian Burrito

Roasted vegetables, quinoa, black beans, salsa, & cheese, served with yuca fries

$18.11

Birria Tacos

Three red sauce dipped corn tacos, braised beef, chihuahua cheese, onions, cilantro served with consommé, rice and beans

$22.00

Salmon Lettuce Tacos

Three iceberg lettue wrap tacos, grilled salmon, mango salsa, and quinoa salad

$22.36

La QChara Cafe - Platos Principales

La QChara Cafe - Tortas

Choriqueso Torta

Chorizo, Oaxaca cheese, tomato, avocado, onions, lettuce, black bean spread, chipotle aioli, served with yuca fries

$18.82

Pollo Torta

Chipotle chicken, cheese, avocado, onions, tomato, lettuce, black bean spread, chipotle aioli, served with yuca fries

$18.82

Vegetal Torta

Roasted vegetables, Oaxaca cheese, tomato, lettuce, onion, avocado, black bean spread, chipotle aioli, served with yuca fries

$20.70

Yuca Fries

Crispy Yuca fries Served with guasacaca sauce gluten free

$5.31

Sweet Plantains

Topped with queso fresco gluten free

$4.13

Sliced Avocado

Served with balsamic vinegar and olive oil gluten free

$5.84

Tostones

Crispy green plantains with chipotle aioli

$7.72

Guacamole

Homemade Guacamole

$4.66

Side Black Beans

Topped with Queso Fresco

$4.13

Side Curtido

Salvadorian slaw, cabbage, carrots, clinatro, jalepeno, onions

$3.83

Side Of Rice

vegetarian broth, red and green bell peppers

$3.48

2 Oz Side Chipotle Aioli

Creamy, Smokey Chili pepper sauce

$1.32

2 Oz Side Crema Fresca

Spanish sour cream

$1.32

2 Oz Side Guasacaca

Everyone's Favorite! Green peppers, avocado, cilantro, parsley, red vinegar, chili powder, garlic

$1.32

2 Oz Side Pico De Gallo

Onions, tomato, corn, peppers, cilantro

$1.32

2 Oz Side Salsa Rosada

Our Secret recipe Pink sauce!

$0.99

6oz Grilled Salmon

Grilled salmon, typically accompanied by a selection of vegetables or a light sauce, drawing from common pairings like garlic butter or teriyaki.

$13.63

La QChara Cafe - Acompanantes

La QChara Cafe - Kids Menu 10 & Under

Kids Buttermilk Pancakes

Two buttermilk pancakes with maple syrup

$7.02

Kids Cheese Empanada

Served with yuca fries

$7.72

Kids Cheese Quesadilla

Served with yuca fries

$7.72

Kids Chicken Quesadilla

Served with yuca fries

$7.02

Kids Chicken Taco

Served with yuca fries

$7.72

Tres Leches Cake

A sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk. Topped with Italian Meringue. Made in house.

$7.02

La QChara Cafe - Postres

La QChara Cafe - Pitaya Bowl

La Chiquita Pitaya

Topped with fresh sliced banana, coconut, sliced almonds, nutella drizzle

$9.50

Pitaya Parfait

Layers of pitaya and vanilla yogurt, topped with mango, strawberries, granola and nutella drizzle

$9.50

Energy Blast

Pitaya and chia mix, sliced almonds, blueberries, sliced strawberries, granola and nutella drizzle

$9.50

Yuca Fries

Crispy Yuca fries Served with guasacaca sauce gluten free

$4.50

Sweet Plantains

Topped with queso fresco gluten free

$3.50

Side Black Beans

Topped with Queso Fresco

$3.50

Side Of Rice

vegetarian broth, red and green bell peppers

$2.95

2 Oz Side Chipotle Aioli

Creamy, Smokey Chili pepper sauce

$1.00

2 Oz Side Crema Fresca

Spanish sour cream

$1.00

2 Oz Side Guasacaca

Everyone's Favorite! Green peppers, avocado, cilantro, parsley, red vinegar, chili powder, garlic

$1.00

2 Oz Side Pico De Gallo

Onions, tomato, corn, peppers, cilantro

$1.00

2 Oz Side Salsa Rosada

Our Secret recipe Pink sauce!

$0.75

6oz Grilled Salmon

Grilled salmon, typically prepared to highlight its natural flavors, often accompanied by a simple seasoning or marinade to enhance its taste.

$11.55

La QChara Cafe - Sides