La Candela Menu

Welcome to La Candela, a vibrant gem located at 6061 Jericho Turnpike in Commack, NY. Specializing in authentic Peruvian cuisine, La Candela invites food lovers to explore an array of delightful salads and hearty soups that awaken the senses.

  • Salads: The menu features Emma's Caesar Salad with crisp romaine and robust dressing, and the vibrant Emily's Cholita Salad, showcasing Peruvian corn and quinoa. Each dish is priced around $12.99, offering a colorful and nutritious experience.
  • Soups: For those seeking comfort, the daily soup and Aguadito, a traditional Peruvian chicken soup, are available in generous portions at $7.99 and $15.00 respectively.

With options for delivery and takeout, La Candela ensures you can enjoy exquisitely crafted dishes wherever you are. Every bite celebrates Peru’s culinary heritage, making it a must-visit for food enthusiasts.

ENTRADAS

SALCHIPAPA

Fried Franks with fries

$10.99

SALCHIYUCA

$12.99

PAPA A LA HUANCAINA

Potatoes covered with our huancaina sauce prepared with milk, cheese, and Peruvian yellow pepper

$13.00

CHICHARON DE POLLO

Crispy fried chicken bites, full of flavor, and served with french fries

$19.00

ANTICUCHOS

Veal heart pieces marinated in a mixture of aji panca and Peruvian spices, grilled and served in a bed of boiled Peruvian corn

$17.00

ANTICUCHOS CON RACHI

$20.00

CHICKEN WINGS 6PC

Fried chicken wings with French Fries

$14.00

EMMAS CAESAR SALAD

Romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, and caesar dressing

$12.99

EMILYS CHOLITA SALAD

Peruvian corn, cherry tomatoes, lima beans, queso fresco, and Peruvian quinoa

$12.99

ELYS CHINITA SALAD

Mixed greens, tomato, cucumbers, red onion, pecans, and strawberry base dressing

$12.00

HOUSE SALAD

Mixed house salad

$12.00

SALAD

BRASAS

CANDELA COMBO

A whole chicken, salchipapa, rice, beans, and a house salad

$42.00

WHOLE CHICKEN

$32.00

HALF CHICKEN

$20.00

QUARTED CHICKEN

Quarter of a chicken with fries and a salad

$15.00

POLLO A LA BRASA

Traditional Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken, served with fries and a house salad.

$12.00

LOMO CANDELA

Sauted beef strips & shrimp with onions & tomatoes on a bed of fries

$26.00

POLLO SALTADO

$19.00

CHAUFA DE POLLO

$17.99

CHAUFA DE CARNE

$19.99

CHAUFA MIXTO

$19.99

TALLARIN SALTADO DE POLLO

$21.00

TALLARIN SALTADO DE CARNE

$19.99

TALLARIN SALTADO MIXTO

$20.99

TALLARIN VERDE CON POLLO A LA PARRILLA

Linguini with chicken in green pesto sauce

$21.00

TALLARIN VERDE CON BISTEC

$23.00

POLLO A LA PARRILLA

Grilled chicken with golden potatoes or french fries and a salad

$19.99

BISTEC A LO POBRE

Grilled shell steak topped with a sunny side up egg, white rice, fries, and sweet fried plantains

$24.00

POLLO A LA BRASA A LO POBRE

$19.99

LOMO SALTADO

Sauted beef strips with onions & tomatoes on a bed of fries

$22.00

CARNE A LO POBRE

Grilled shell steak or chicken topped with a sunny side up egg, white rice, fries, and sweet fried plantains

$18.00

Tallarin Verde Solo

$8.99

Churrasco A Lo Pobre

$30.00

Entraa A Lo Pobre

$39.00

CHAUFA DE QUINOA/POLLO P

$25.00

MAIN COURSE

SOUPS

SOPA DEL DIA SMALL

$7.99

AGUADITO LARGE

$15.00

SOPA DEL DIA LARGE

$12.99

AGUADITO SMALL

$7.99

Chupe De Camarones

$27.00

Arroz c/marriscos

$30.00

Pescado a Lo Macho

$29.00

Camarones Al Ajillo

$27.00

Jalea

$32.00

Chaufa De Mariscos

$21.99

Parihuela

$29.00

Filete De Pescado En Salsa De Camarones

$27.00

Seafood

Ceviche

Ceviche De Pescado

$22.00

Ceviche Mixto

$24.00

Choros A la Chalaca

$15.00

SPRITE

$3.00

AGUA SELTZER

$3.00

COCA COLA

$3.00

INCA COLA

$3.00

MARACUYA

$3.00

Soda

Postres

Alfajor

$6.00

ARROZ CON LECHE

$9.00

MAZAMORRA MORADA

$9.00