La Qchara Express

30 ft

mexican

taco

indoors

minority owned

La Qchara Express food truck is where fast, fresh Latin cuisine meets modern flair. Based in the DMV area, the truck brings together flavors inspired by Cuban, Salvadorian, and Venezuelan traditions — all crafted with care, passion, and authenticity.

From arepas stuffed with slow-cooked beef and sweet plantains to quinoa bowls, empanadas, and handmade sauces, every dish reflects a balance of comfort and creativity.

Whether it’s a corporate lunch, festival, or private event, La Qchara Express delivers more than food — it delivers an experience rooted in culture, community, and flavor. Every bite tells a story of family heritage and a love for sharing the vibrant spirit of Latin America through great food.

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lorenzo serving Authenticity & flavor

Meet Lorenzo Tenreiro - the heart behind La Qchara Express. With over a decade in the food industry and a lifelong passion for Latin cooking, Lorenzo has turned his family’s culinary roots into a thriving food-truck brand known for its authenticity and flavor. What began as a simple love for home-cooked meals has grown into a celebrated mobile kitchen that caters events across the DMV and beyond.

Lorenzo’s philosophy is simple: great food starts with fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and genuine hospitality. His mission is to share the richness of Latin culture one dish at a time — creating meals that are fast, fresh, and full of soul!

la qchara food truck menu

Main

  • Arepas

    Our tasty corn bun arepas filled with select proteins and toppings. Traditional Venezuelan delight

  • Rice bowls

    Our vegan spanish rice with fresh, assorted toppings and your choice of protein.

  • Tortas

    Sandwiches served on a roll with your choice of prebuilt fillings.

  • Burritos

    NEWLY ADDED! La Qchara's famous burritos filled with your choice of protein, rice beans, pico de gallo and shredded cheese, served with chips and salsa

  • Reina Pepiada Arepa

    stuffed with cilantro lime avocado chicken salad

  • Pabellon Arepa

    stuffed with Venezuelan sheered beef, sweet plantain and cheese

  • Domino Arepa

    Vegetarian option, black beans, plantains, and shredded cheese

  • Burata

    Chorizo, sauteed vegetables, garlic cilantro sauce

  • Emilia

    Shredded chipotle chicken, cheese, pico de gallo

  • Caballero

    Shredded beef, latin slaw, cheese, pickled onion, chipotle bbq sauce

  • Tacos

    Your choice of two meats, Cuban slow roasted pork, Shredded chipotle chicken, Venezuelan shredded beef (add$2 per person) roasted vegetables. Taco bar includes, corn tortillas, black beans, rice, Pico de Gallo, shredded lettuce, sour cream, salsa Roja, salsa Verde, Monterrey jack cheese. Options to add, tortilla chips and salsa, and guacamole to make it a real fiesta.

Sides

  • Quinoa Cup

    Mini quinoa bowl with a variety of vegetables and a protein: beef, chicken. etc.

  • Chia Pudding

    House mix of Chia, coconut milk, agave, and almond milk topped with fresh fruit, and granola or toasted coconut.

Desserts

  • Flan

    Caramelized sugar base, Latin custard

  • Brownies & Cookies

    Our home-made cookies, and brownies

  • Churros

    Mini dulce de leche filled churros, cinnamon sugar dusting

Drinks

  • Hot coffee

    Hot and delicious coffee in 96oz of our house brew, served with cups, cream and sugar.

  • Passionfruit Juice

    Delicious home-made passionfruit juice perfect to wash down your meal!

  • Limonade

    Our traditional Lime-ade made in house with fresh squeezed limon.

  • Assorted Sodas

    Coke, Diet coke , Sprite