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
Limonana
Sparkling limeade with mint, sweetened with simple syrup
Papelon Con Limon
Sparkline limeade sweetened with our Panela sugar. A deliciously unique flavor
Horchata
Traditional Spanish Drink, may be known as rice milk (may contain peanuts) flavors of Vanilla and cinnamon.
Dragon Limonada
Sparkling Limeade with Raspberry and blueberry
Raspberry Lime Ricky
A classic refresher, pressed lime with raspberry
David Smoothie
Banana, dates, Nutella, cashews, almond butter, almond milk
Emily Smoothie
Mixed berries, banana, acai, agave, almond milk
Isabella Smoothie
Avocado, banana, lime, agave, almond milk
Juan Smoothie
Banana, strawberries, orange, apple, spinach, oat milk
Lorenzo Smoothie
Pineapple, mango, spinach, banana, coconut milk
Magdalena Smoothies
Strawberries, banana, cashews, dates, vanilla, cherries, coconut milk
Nubia Smoothie
Banana, blueberry, almond butter, honey, soy milk
Oscar Smoothie
Raspberry, banana, honey, granola, coconut milk
Paulina Smoothie
Cherries, cocoa powder, banana, agave, almond butter, espresso, oat milk
Victoria Smoothie
Banana, blueberry, spinach, chia, honey, almond milk
La QChara Cafe - Natural Smoothies
La QChara Cafe - Raw Juices -12Oz
Amazonas
Spinach, Kale, Celery, Cucumber, Apple, Ginger
Caracas
Kale, Apple, Lime, Cucumber, Ginger
Carabobo
Beets, apple, carrot, lime, orange
Valencia
Pineapple, Carrot, Pear, Apple, Mint
Barinas
Spinach, parsley, cucumber, pear, pineapple, lime
Drip Coffee
Your choice of one of 4 roast, Light roast, Daily blend (rotates weekly) Bold roast, or our decaf. All Roasted by intelligentsia
Latte
Intelligentsia black cat espresso with steamed milk
Cappuccino
Black cat espresso with milk of choice steamed into a foam.
Iced Coffee
Intelligentsia Frequency blend brewed over ice. Notes of Gold raisin, raw sugar Molasses
Cold Brew
Intelligentsia El diablo steeped for 24 hours. Rich smooth taste
Caramel Macchiato
Ghirardelli Creamy caramel sauce, vanilla with your choice of Milk. Topped with espresso and a caramel drizzle
Mocha
Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate with Steamed milk and espresso
Au Lait
Dark Roast drip coffee with steamed milk
Hot Chocolate
Ghirardelli Dark chocolate, hint of vanilla with steamed milk. Topped with cocoa powder
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!
Organic Masala Chai
A blend of Traditional indian spices and brisk black tea
Organic Earl Grey
Traditional english favorite, black tea!
Organic English Breakfast
Dried fruit flavors with delicates notes of spice. English breakfast tea is a black tea
Organic Jasmine Green
A traditional blend of spring picked green tea scented with aromatic jasmine blossoms
Organic Jasmine Peach
Spring picked white tea from southern china, jasmine blossoms enhanced with peach essence
Organic King Crimson
Organic herbal Tea Kilogram signature hibiscus bend rosehips, lemongrass, licorice root, and natural citrus flavors Caffeine Free!
Organic Herbal Blend 333
Organic herbal blend 333, a blend of Rosehips, chamomile and peppermint! No caffeine
Americano
served in a 16oz cup, hot water and two shots of espresso
Espresso
Double shot of Intelligentsia black cat classic espresso
Cubano
Espresso with panela sugar
Espresso Macchiato
Double shot of Intelligentsia black cat classic espresso with a dollop of foam
Cortadito
8oz house drink, equal parts of espresso and steamed milk. Short latte
Cortadito Condensada
served in an 8oz cup, Short latte with condensed milk.
Cubano Con Leche
8oz Latte, made with Panella sugar (Brown cane sugar) with equal parts of espresso and steamed milk
Vietnamese
condensed milk with our bold roast coffee
Cafe Al Jengibre
16oz Latte with ginger steamed into the milk
Kids Milk
Kids milk with choice of almond, oat, regular, or skim milk options.
La QChara Cafe - House Drinks
La QChara Cafe - Frozen Drinks
Frozen Caramel
blended caramel coffee, milk of choice with a caramel drizzle
Frozen Mocha
Blended Chocolate coffee, milk of choice with a Chocolate Drizzle
Frozen Horchata
Tradition Spanish drink with flavors of vanilla and cinnamon!
Frozen Latte
blended coffee, your choice of milk
Brazil
Traditional chia pudding topped with mango, strawberries and shredded coconut
Guatemala
Traditional chia pudding topped with raspberries, sliced almonds and coconut
Calebina
Cocoa chia pudding topped with strawberries, banana, shredded coconut, roasted cashews and sliced almonds, finished with Nutella
Dragon Chia
Traditional chia pudding topped with blueberries, raspberries and shredded coconut, finished off with Nutella
Colombia Chia
Cinnamon chia pudding topped with diced apple, banana, granola finished with maple syrup
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
Chips & Salsa
Crispy tortilla chips with our home made salsa Gluten Free
Tequenos
Queso blanco cheese wrapped in a crispy dough, served with chipotle aioli
Sopa Del Dia
Our daily take on soups
Mini Empanadas (2)
Two mini shredded chipotle chicken empanadas
Queso Fundido
The real deal. A mix of melted cheese, jalapeno, chorizo, spices, served with warm tortillas
Tostones
Crispy green plantains with chipotle aioli
Yuca Bites
Small yuca balls filled with cheese with a side of garlic cilantro sauce
Cobb Salad
Mixed greens, corn, chicken, cheese, tomato, bacon, onions, sherry sesame vinaigrette
La Cortada
Mixed greens, apples, black beans, corn, queso fresco, onion, crispy tortilla strips, toasted sesame vinaigrette
La Verde
Spinach, cranberries, beets, oaxaca cheese, toasted almonds, cilantro lime vinaigrette
Mangos Tango Salad
Mixed greens, toasted almonds, garbanzo beans, mango, pineapple, red onion, cucumber, avocado, Latin tajin dressing
La QChara Cafe - Ensaladas
La QChara Cafe - Quinoa Bowls
Ecuador
Lettuce, black beans, queso seco, salsa, sliced avocado, spicy ranchera sauce
Peru
Garbanzo beans, scallions, corn salsa, avocado, cilantro lime vinaigrette
Salvador
Guacamole, garbanzo beans, shredded carrots, tortilla strips, tomato, queso seco, avocado aioli
Breakfast Quesadilla
Scrambled eggs, chihuahua cheese, & bacon, served with yuca fries
Breakfast Torta
Scrambled eggs, bacon, chihuahua cheese, sliced avocado, & chipotle aioli, served with yuca fries
Centro American Breakfast
Two over easy eggs and a cheese enchilada topped with ranchera sauce, served with bacon and sweet plantains gluten free
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
Desayuno Criollo
Scrambled eggs, pico de gallo, cheese, served with two thin arepas & grilled chorizo gluten free
El Periquero Omelet
Spinach, salsa, cheese, & chipotle aioli, served with black beans and yuca fries gluten free
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
Mexican Burrito
Scrambled eggs, pico de gallo, spinach, chihuahua cheese, & chipotle aioli, served with yuca fries
Perico Arepa
Scrambled eggs, salsa, cheese, & chipotle sauce gluten free
Tostadas Francesas
Cinnamon swirl challah bread topped with toasted almonds, sliced bananas, & panela syrup
Venezuelan Benedicts
Crispy thin arepas topped with chorizo, chihuahua cheese, poached eggs, & guasacaca cream sauce, served with yuca fries gluten free
Breakfast Quinoa
Two poached eggs on a bed of quinoa, mango salsa, black beans, & plantains, finished with queso fresco and avocado dressing Gluten free
Latin Hash
Latin style hash made with chorizo, yuca, & curtido salad, topped with chipotle aioli, cheese, and two fried eggs gluten free
Yuca Con Huevos
Crispy yuca patty topped with two over easy eggs, chorizo, melted Oaxaca cheese, pico de gallo, & crema fresca gluten free
Breakfast Tacos
Three corn tortillas filled with scrambled eggs, Chihuahua cheese, pico de gallo, and chipotle aioli, served with yuca fries
La QChara Cafe - Desayuno
La QChara Cafe - Arepas ( Made From Scratch)
Carne Mechada Arepa
Venezuelan seasoned shredded beef, queso seco, black beans Gluten Free
Reina Pepiada Arepa
Cilantro lime avocado chicken salad gluten free
Choriqueso Arepa
Oaxaca cheese, chorizo, onions, sliced tomato Gluten Free
Pernil Arepa
Roasted pork, cheese, sliced tomato gluten free
Domino Arepa
Black beans, sweet plantains, queso fresco
Arepa Con Queso
White shredded cheese filling gluten free
Camarones Arepa
sautéed shrimp topped with fresh avocado, pico de gallo and cheese gluten free
Arroz Con Pollo
Marinated chicken simmered with rice, carrots, red and green peppers, topped with roasted vegetables and tomatoes Gluten free
Burrito
Choice of chicken, beef, or pork with black beans, rice, salsa, & cheese, served with yuca fries
Carne Asada
Grilled marinated skirt steak, served with a cheese enchilada topped with ranchera sauce, rice, and guacamole 16.95 Gluten Free
El Toston
Flattened crispy green plantains used as bread, chipotle chicken, Chihuahua cheese, salsa rosada, lettuce, tomato, & onions, served with roasted vegetables gluten free
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
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
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
Pabellon Criollo
Venezuelan seasoned shredded beef, served with black beans, rice, & sweet plantains
Portobello Tacos
Three grilled marinated Portobello mushroom tacos, with salsa and scallions, served with black beans and rice (Gluten Free and Vegetarian)
Quesadilla De Hongos
Sautéed portobello mushrooms, Chihuahua cheese, pico de gallo, & avocado, served with yuca fries
Quesadillas
Chipotle shredded chicken, Chihuahua cheese, corn salsa, & sliced avocado, served with yuca fries
Taco Asado
Three grilled skirt steak tacos with cilantro & white onions, served with rice and black beans gluten free
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
Vegetarian Burrito
Roasted vegetables, quinoa, black beans, salsa, & cheese, served with yuca fries
Birria Tacos
Three red sauce dipped corn tacos, braised beef, chihuahua cheese, onions, cilantro served with consommé, rice and beans
Salmon Lettuce Tacos
Three iceberg lettue wrap tacos, grilled salmon, mango salsa, and quinoa salad
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
Pollo Torta
Chipotle chicken, cheese, avocado, onions, tomato, lettuce, black bean spread, chipotle aioli, served with yuca fries
Vegetal Torta
Roasted vegetables, Oaxaca cheese, tomato, lettuce, onion, avocado, black bean spread, chipotle aioli, served with yuca fries
Yuca Fries
Crispy Yuca fries Served with guasacaca sauce gluten free
Sweet Plantains
Topped with queso fresco gluten free
Sliced Avocado
Served with balsamic vinegar and olive oil gluten free
Tostones
Crispy green plantains with chipotle aioli
Guacamole
Homemade Guacamole
Side Black Beans
Topped with Queso Fresco
Side Curtido
Salvadorian slaw, cabbage, carrots, clinatro, jalepeno, onions
Side Of Rice
vegetarian broth, red and green bell peppers
2 Oz Side Chipotle Aioli
Creamy, Smokey Chili pepper sauce
2 Oz Side Crema Fresca
Spanish sour cream
2 Oz Side Guasacaca
Everyone's Favorite! Green peppers, avocado, cilantro, parsley, red vinegar, chili powder, garlic
2 Oz Side Pico De Gallo
Onions, tomato, corn, peppers, cilantro
2 Oz Side Salsa Rosada
Our Secret recipe Pink sauce!
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.
La QChara Cafe - Acompanantes
La QChara Cafe - Kids Menu 10 & Under
Kids Buttermilk Pancakes
Two buttermilk pancakes with maple syrup
Kids Cheese Empanada
Served with yuca fries
Kids Cheese Quesadilla
Served with yuca fries
Kids Chicken Quesadilla
Served with yuca fries
Kids Chicken Taco
Served with yuca fries
Tres Leches Cake
A sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk. Topped with Italian Meringue. Made in house.
La QChara Cafe - Postres
La QChara Cafe - Pitaya Bowl
La Chiquita Pitaya
Topped with fresh sliced banana, coconut, sliced almonds, nutella drizzle
Pitaya Parfait
Layers of pitaya and vanilla yogurt, topped with mango, strawberries, granola and nutella drizzle
Energy Blast
Pitaya and chia mix, sliced almonds, blueberries, sliced strawberries, granola and nutella drizzle
Yuca Fries
Crispy Yuca fries Served with guasacaca sauce gluten free
Sweet Plantains
Topped with queso fresco gluten free
Side Black Beans
Topped with Queso Fresco
Side Of Rice
vegetarian broth, red and green bell peppers
2 Oz Side Chipotle Aioli
Creamy, Smokey Chili pepper sauce
2 Oz Side Crema Fresca
Spanish sour cream
2 Oz Side Guasacaca
Everyone's Favorite! Green peppers, avocado, cilantro, parsley, red vinegar, chili powder, garlic
2 Oz Side Pico De Gallo
Onions, tomato, corn, peppers, cilantro
2 Oz Side Salsa Rosada
Our Secret recipe Pink sauce!
6oz Grilled Salmon
Grilled salmon, typically prepared to highlight its natural flavors, often accompanied by a simple seasoning or marinade to enhance its taste.