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Explore La Fonda Paisa’s rich Colombian menu featuring classic dishes like Sancocho, Bandeja Paisa, arepas, and savory sandwiches. Enjoy fresh natural juices and traditional stews in a vibrant Silver Spring spot celebrating Latin American cuisine.
Introducing the Menu at La Fonda Paisa
La Fonda Paisa in Silver Spring delivers an authentic Colombian dining experience, rich with traditional flavors that transport you straight to Colombia’s vibrant culinary heart. The menu shines with signature dishes like their Arepa Rellena, featuring corn cakes stuffed with juicy beef, chicken, or pork rinds, paired with special cheese that beautifully blends texture and taste. For those seeking a comforting meal, the Shredded Chicken (Pollo Mechado) and Beef Stew (Carne Guisada) stand out as hearty, soul-satisfying options.
La Fonda Paisa’s menu exemplifies culinary authenticity with bold, satisfying flavors and traditional ingredients, making it a must-visit for anyone craving genuine Colombian cuisine in the DC metro area.
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Huevos revueltos con cebollas verdes, tomates y pimientos rojos. Frijoles negros, 2 mini arepas fritas cubiertas con queso blanco. / Scrambled eggs with green onions, tomatoes, and red peppers. Black beans, 2 mini fried corn cakes topped with white cheese.
2 huevos cualquier estilo, tostadas, salchicha o tocino y café. / 2 eggs any style, toast, sausage or bacon and coffee.
Huevos revueltos con arroz y frijoles mezclados, salchichas de cerdo, arepa y café. / Scramble eggs with rice and beans mixed, pork sausage, corn cake and coffee.
Arepa grande con 2 topings a elegir (queso, chicharrón, pollo, chorizo, carne ,aguacate). / Large corn cake with choice of 2 toppings (cheese, pork rinds, chicken, beef, colombian sausage, avocado).
2 huevos cualquier estilo, plátano dulce, queso blanco, frijoles refritos, crema agria y tortilla. / 2 eggs any style, sweet plantain, white cheese, refried beans, sour cream and tortilla.
Jamón o tocino y queso o verdura y pan tostado. / Ham or bacon and cheese or vegetable and toast.
Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato and Mayo, on White Bread.
Ham, pork topped with Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard and mayo.
Fish Fillet, lettuce, tomato and mayo on white bread.
Pan relleno de pasta de guayaba. / Guava paste stuffed bread.
Palitos de queso empanado venezolano. / Venezuelan breaded cheese sticks. order per unit $ 2.50 each
Relleno de napoleón con crema y caramelo. / Napolion with cream and caramel filling.
Pan de queso frito. / Deep fried cheese bread.
Pan de queso colombiano redondo. / Round Colombian cheese bread.
Pan de queso colombiano. / Colombian cheese bread.
Relleno de queso. / Filled with cheese.
Relleno de guayaba, queso y caramelo. / Guava, cheese, and caramel filled.
Corn Cake filled with chicken and cheese
Corn cake filled with beef and cheese
Corn cake filled with beef and cheese
Sweet Corn Cake w/ cheesse
Yuca frita. / Fried cassava.
Yuca rellena con carne de res. / Stuffed cassava with beef.
fried pork belly served with mini corn cake
3 plátanos verdes fritos. / 3 Fried green plantain.
Fried corn cake filed with an egg
choice of Beef, chicken, jalapeño, vegetarian, cheese.
tequeños served with regular or hot pink sauce .
Sweet Plantain w/cheese and Guava
Sugar Cane Hot or Cold
Sofisticado. / Sophisticated.
Mango, Pineapple, Papaya, Black Berry, Cantaloupe.
Coca Cola, sprite, pony malta,colombiana, manzana postobon, oatmeal drink , jarrito tamarindo, jarrito pina,
1/4 avocado
1 lemon
white or yellow chesse
french fries
8 oz cup mild aji
1 oz. cup aji
small corn cake
mix ketchup and mayo mild or hot
8 oz side yellow or white
8 oz side black or red
Filete marinado con cebollas y tomates, arroz, ensalada, huevo frito, plátano maduro y aguacate. / Steak marinated with onions and tomatoes, rice, salad, fried egg, sweet plantain and avocado.
Carne molida, frijoles, arroz, chicharrón, huevo, plátano dulce, aguacate, chorizo y arepa. / Ground beef, beans, rice, pork ring, egg, sweet plantain, avocado, sausage and corn cake.
Bistec a la plancha, arroz, ensalada y maduros o tostones. / Grilled steak, rice, salad and green or sweet plantain.
Pescado frito (pescado entero) con arroz, ensalada y tostones. / Fried fish (whole fish) with rice, salad and green plantain.
Chorizo, chicharrón, morcilla, arepa, papa criolla, carne. / Chorizo, pork rinds, blood sausage, corn cake, creole potato, beef.
Country Dish includes rice, red beas, grilled steak,pork sausage, pork belly, avocado, sweet plantains, fried egg and corn cake.
Served with salad and sweet plantains
sancocho de costilla de res con papa, green platano verde, maíz y zanahoria. / Beef ribs stew with potato, corn, green plantain, and carrot.
Fried Red Tilapia, serve with Rice, Salad and Green Plantains
Sopa de tripa de res con papa y yuca. / Beef tripe soup with potato and cassava.
Chicken soup with baby yellow potatoes and corn, seasoning with very special colombian herbs, served with rice and avocado.
Awesome food!! The food really tastes like Colombian food! It also remember Brazilian food very well!
Opening hours, the full address and the best way to get there are all on the restaurant page. Booking policies differ from place to place — so call ahead, or simply walk in.