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La Cosita Restaurant and Bar

Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 89, 04275 Leipzig

Closed now · opens 11:30

CaribbeanLatin American€€€€
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Source: the restaurant's website, read on 13 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.

Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 13 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.

SOUPS
Sopa de Maiz
6.70
Cuban corn cream soup with roasted pancitos
estimate≈ 280 kcal35 g carbs
Sopa de Frioles negros / Potajevegan
6.50
Cuban black bean soup
estimate≈ 220 kcal28 g carbsbalanced 87
Sopa de Pollo
7.80
Chicken coconut soup with roasted pancitos
estimate≈ 350 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
Chili con carne
8.60
Extra: baked with cheese
estimate≈ 450 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 75
Chili con carne
14.80
With basmati rice and banana chips
estimate≈ 780 kcal85 g carbsbalanced 81
SALADS
Ensalada Mixtavegetarian
6.80
Mixed salad & bread chips
estimate≈ 250 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Ensalada Don Qijotevegetarian
14.50
Mixed salad with fresh mint, shaved Manchego cheese & bread chips
estimate≈ 420 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Ensalada Atun
13.80
Tuna salad on tomato carpaccio & bread chips
estimate≈ 480 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Ensalada Campesina
15.70
Mixed salad with freshly fried chicken breast strips & bread chips
estimate≈ 520 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
Ensalada Caribena
25.60
Mixed salad with fruits, melon, grilled salmon strips, shrimp & bread chips
estimate≈ 650 kcal35 g carbsbalanced 65
TAPAS
Pan con Ajovegetarian
5.60
Toasted garlic ciabatta
estimate≈ 280 kcal32 g carbs
Aceitunasvegan
6.40
Mixed olives
estimate≈ 150 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Nachos Brasilvegetarian
6.90
Homemade tortilla chips with dip of choice
estimate≈ 550 kcal60 g carbs
Pan y Pico de gallovegan
8.70
Toasted ciabatta with tomato, onion and coriander salsa
estimate≈ 320 kcal40 g carbsbalanced 65
Yuca fritavegan
6.80
Fried cassava with garlic oil
estimate≈ 310 kcal35 g carbsbalanced 65
Puré de fríjoles rojosvegan
6.90
Red bean puree with garlic & coriander
estimate≈ 240 kcal28 g carbsbalanced 87
Frituras de maizvegetarian
7.80
Corn croquettes with lemon-garlic dip
estimate≈ 320 kcal28 g carbs
Frituras de Yuca
7.80
Cassava croquettes with aioli dip
estimate≈ 340 kcal30 g carbsbalanced 65
Pan con Atún
8.20
Toasted ciabatta with tuna salad
estimate≈ 380 kcal35 g carbs
Espinacas gratinadasvegetarian
8.70
Spinach with artichoke and baked Gouda cheese
estimate≈ 310 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Patacones con crema de Quesovegetarian
8.70
Fried plantains with cheese cream and melted Gouda, with avocado dip
estimate≈ 320 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Albóndigas
9.30
Homemade meatballs in Mojo Picón
estimate≈ 280 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Quesovegetarian
9.20
3-year aged Manchego sheep's cheese with apple
estimate≈ 210 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Chorizo
9.20
Fried Spanish salami with peppers
estimate≈ 250 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Pio Pio
9.30
Crispy chicken fillet strips with mango dip
estimate≈ 340 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Pescado frito
9.50
Battered pollock with aioli dip
estimate≈ 310 kcal20 g carbs
Calamar empanizado frito
10.20
Fried breaded squid rings with lime
estimate≈ 290 kcal18 g carbs
Jamón Serrano
10.70
Serrano ham with cantaloupe melon
estimate≈ 180 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Queso de Cabravegetarian
10.70
Baked goat cheese on tomato confit
estimate≈ 260 kcal7 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Gambas al Ajillo
14.20
Shrimp in hot garlic oil
estimate≈ 220 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Mixed Tapas Platter for 2 People
Tapas Mixtas
29.50
Green and black olives, mild peppers, Manchego, Serrano ham, ciabatta
estimate≈ 850 kcal55 g carbs
Tapas Vegetarianasvegetarian
38.20
Gratinated spinach, corn and yuca fritters, Patacones con Queso, olives, peppers, ciabatta
estimate≈ 1100 kcal110 g carbsheavy 42
Tapas de la Casa
39.20
Warm tapas variety with Albondigas, yuca fritters, goat cheese, chorizo and 2 dips
estimate≈ 1200 kcal80 g carbs
Tapas del Mar
42.50
Seafood tapas platter with squid rings, Black Tiger shrimp in garlic, battered pollock and olives
estimate≈ 1000 kcal60 g carbs
TRADITIONAL CUBA DISHES
Plato vegetarianovegetarian
16.50
Basmati rice with Potaje (black beans) and plantain
estimate≈ 580 kcal85 g carbsbalanced 78
Arroz con Pollo
17.90
Rice pan with chicken, peppers, corn, chili and fresh leeks
estimate≈ 620 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 85
Bistek a la Cubana
18.60
Cuban-style pork steak with lime onions, Arroz congri and Tostones
estimate≈ 750 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 78
Pollo Cubano
18.40
Chicken steak with lime onions, corn rice and Tostones
estimate≈ 680 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 79
Masa Frita
19.80
Fried pork with onion & lime, Arroz Congri and baked yuca
estimate≈ 820 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 70
Ropa Vieja
19.60
Pulled beef style, basmati rice and corn fritters
estimate≈ 650 kcal70 g carbsbalanced 85
Costillas al horno
23.90
House-marinated spare ribs with corn rice, garlic bread and salsa dip
estimate≈ 950 kcal65 g carbs
Chilindron
24.60
Creole-style stewed lamb served with Arroz Congri and corn fritters
estimate≈ 880 kcal70 g carbsbalanced 71
Parrillada de Carne
27.40
Grilled pork and chicken steaks with garlic, lime onions, potato wedges & sour cream
estimate≈ 820 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Grillê Havana
58.20
Grill platter for 2: chicken steaks, beef steaks, spare ribs, corn croquettes and potato wedges
estimate≈ 2100 kcal110 g carbsheavy 36
HOUSE SPECIALTIES
Tamales y Verdurasvegetarian
17.80
Corn puree with fresh sautéed vegetables and Mojo Picon
estimate≈ 550 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 74
Arroz frito con vegetalesvegan
17.80
Fried rice with vegetables and tostones (plantain)
estimate≈ 720 kcal85 g carbsbalanced 67
Pollo Picon
19.20
Crispy chicken breast strips with corn rice, yuca croquettes, mango and salsa
estimate≈ 850 kcal75 g carbs
Scharfes Schwein (Cajun)
19.60
Scharfes Schwein – nach Cajun Art — Cajun-style pork strips with coconut cream, chili and pineapple with corn rice
estimate≈ 780 kcal60 g carbs
Fajitas Tropicana
18.80
Marinated chicken strips with ham, bell pepper, zucchini, onion, mango sauce and corn rice
estimate≈ 720 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 71
Rollo Vegetarianovegetarian
18.80
Wheat bread baked with gouda, filled with zucchini, tomato, pepper, broccoli, garlic and onion
estimate≈ 680 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 74
Pollo Caribeño
19.60
Caribbean-style chicken steak in coconut sauce, pepper & leek with corn rice and tostones
estimate≈ 820 kcal70 g carbs
Conejo a la Criolla
22.20
Creole-style rabbit leg served with tamales encasuela and banana chips
estimate≈ 750 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 79
Fajitas Argentina
25.80
Fried beef strips with bell pepper, onion, garlic-tomato salsa and Arroz Congri
estimate≈ 780 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 77
Bistec Campesino
28.50
Fried beef steak (200g) with lime onions and tamales encasuela (corn puree)
estimate≈ 720 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73

Is this menu still right?

86veggie
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Caribbean and Latin dishes

How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.

Vegetarian main courses include Arroz frito con vegetales and Tamales y Verduras. The menu also features a Tapas Vegetarianas platter for two people.

19 vegetarian and 6 vegan dishes out of 54

75dia
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Low Carb Latin Options

How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.

This restaurant offers many protein-heavy tapas and main courses. Most traditional meals come bundled with rice or plantains.

18 diabetes-friendly · 54 dishes

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Address
Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 89, 04275 Leipzig
Hours
Mon11:30–15:00, 17:00–23:00
Tue11:30–15:00, 17:00–23:00
Wed11:30–15:00, 17:00–23:00
Thu11:30–15:00, 17:00–23:00
Fri11:30–15:00, 17:00–01:00
Sat11:30–01:00
Sun11:30–22:00
Mittags Menü a la Kuba Montag - Freitag von 11:30 - 14:00. Sonntags von 11:30 - 15:30 Uhr ist Kuba Lunch
Contact
+493413038246 info@la-cosita.de
Sources
Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), la-cosita.de/
Record
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