Panela Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Panela, a culinary gem located in Lowell, MA, where vibrant flavors and cultural warmth unite. The menu features a delightful Colombian-inspired selection, perfect for any meal of the day. Start your morning with an Arepa with Queso or indulge in the savory Almojabana Sandwich, packed with egg, chorizo, and avocado.
For lunch, the Calentado stands out, offering a hearty blend of beans, rice, and scrambled eggs, customizable with your choice of protein. Don’t miss out on the decadent Bunuelos and Merengon for dessert, a sweet finish to your meal.
Families are welcomed with a dedicated kids' menu, ensuring that there's something for everyone. Patrons rave about the warm service and communal atmosphere, making Panela not just a restaurant, but a destination for connection and flavor. Come and explore the rich tastes and lively experiences that await you.
Appetizers
VEGAN EMPANADAS
5 small lentils and rice filled empanadas.
CARIMANOLAS
Yuca balls stuffed with cheese, served with panela aioli .
PATACONES
Fried plantain chips served with hogado sauce and avocado lime.
PLANTAIN NACHOS
Green plantain chips topped with shredded beef, cheese sauce, corn salad, panela aioli, avocado sauce and radish. Vegetarian option available.
PLATANO Y MAIZ
Corn salad, iceberg lettuce with small pieces of plantain. Served with quesito and drizzled with basil oil.
CUCUMBER MANGO SALAD
Cucumber strings, sliced mango, toasted almonds, avocado, spinach with panela vinaigrette.
Salads
Lunch & Dinner
ARROZ ATOLLADO MAR Y TIERRA
Rice with peas, cube sweet plantain, hogado sauce, pork belly and shrimp, avocado on top.
STEAK AL CABALLO
NY strip over arroz atollado, fried egg on top and steak sauce.
AREPA AVOCADO LOVER
Arepa filled with mozzarella cheese, mashed avocado, pickled red onions, lime and your choice of Chicken, Pork Belly, Shrimp or Steak. Served with criolle potatoes and lime.
RICE BOWL
White rice, avocado, pickeld slaw, sweet plantain, and your choice of diced steak, mushroom, pork belly, shrimp or chicken.
EJECUTIVO
Rice, beans, fried egg, small arepa, sweet plantain with a choice of protein. Served with a side of pickled slaw.
CHICKEN SANDWICH
Deep fried chicken breast dipped in your choice of sweet or spicy panela sauce, cole slaw, avocado sauce, mozzarella cheese and bacon. Served with French fries.
AREPA DE YUCA
Creamy chicken and pork belly, caramelized onions, avocado sauce and corn salad on top
HAMBURGUESA PAISA
8oz beef patty, mozzarella cheese, bacon, crumbled potato chips, coleslaw, pink sauce, pineapple sauce, mustard and boiled quail egg on top. Served with French fries Vegetarian option available.
HAMBURGUESA COSTENA
Beef patty with mozzarella and costeno cheese, fried shallots, guiso costeno, spinach and salsa Verde. Served with French fries.
BANDEJA PAISA
Rice, cargamanto beans, steak, chorizo, plantain, egg, avocado, small arepa and pork belly.
Almojabana / Cheese Bread (GF)
Chewy, soft and amazing cheese bread.
Breads
Desserts
MERENGON
Meringue with arequipe whipped cream, strawberries and peach.
BUNUELO DONUTS
3 bunuelo donuts with arequipe and whipped cream.
Arepa Avocado Toast (GF)
Toasted arepa, fried egg, chorizo pieces and smashed avocado.
Arepa with Steak and Quesito (GF)
Corn cake with steak and fresh Colombian cheese.
Arepa with Pork Belly and Quesito (GF)
Corn cake with pork belly and fresh Colombian cheese.
Breakfast Deluxe (GF)
Toasted arepa, fresh cheese, eggs (scrambled Colombian style or Sunnyside up ) and choice of protein; chicken, chorizo, pork belly or steak.
Almojabana Sandwich (GF)
Almojabana (cheese bread) filled with, egg, chorizo and avocado. Served with patacones. (Fried green plantain chips).
Arepa with Chorizo and Quesito (GF)
Corn cake with Colombian sausage and fresh Colombian cheese.
Arepa with Queso (GF)
Corn cake with fresh Colombian cheese.
Calentado (GF)
Toasted arepa, calentado (beans, rice and scrambled eggs mixed together) fresh cheese. Choice of protein: Chicken, Chorizo, Pork Belly or Grilled Steak.
Breakfast
Kids Menu
AREPA DE YUCA
Arepa de yuca filled with ham and cheese. Served with French fries.
Cazuelita
Beans, small chorizo and sweet plantain bites. Served with rice.
Cheese Burger
Hamburger with French fries.