Cafe Central Menu

4.5
(875+ Reviews)
  • Appetizers

    • Alcapurrias

      Ground green plantains stuffed with ground beef and fried to a crispy exterior
      $3.00
    • Pastelillo

      Puerto Rican empanada, lightly fried and stuffed with your choice of: ground beef, chicken, cheese, pizza, or guava
      $3.00
      Pastelillo
    • Tostones

      Twice-fried crispy plantains
      $5.25
    • Platanos Maduros

      Fried sweet plantains
      $5.25
      Platanos Maduros
    • Mofongo

      A ball of mashed green plantains with pork rinds and garlic
      $6.35
    • Trifongo

      A sweet version of Mofongo; combination of mashed green plantains, sweet plantains, yucca, pork rinds and garlic
      $6.35
    • Morcilla

      Spicy blood sausage. 1/2 lb 9.00 1 lb $13.00 accompanied with French bread
      $9.00
    • Papas Fritas

      French Fries
      $5.50
    • Arañitas

      Crispy shredded green plantain fritters
      $7.00
    • Cano De Plátano

      A sweet fried plantain stuffed with savory ground beef and topped with shredded cheese
      $7.85
    • French Bread With Butter

      $3.50
  • Soups

    • Sopa Del Dia. Chico $6.75 Grande $10.75

      Soup of the day. Small $6.75 Large $11.75
      $7.75
    • Sancocho (Solamente Martes) Chico $8.75 Grande $11.75

      Hearty chicken and root vegetable based soup (Tuesdays only) Small $8.75 Large $11.75
      $8.75
    • Mondongo (Sabado Y Domingo) Chico $8.00 Grande $14.00

      Tripe soup with root vegetables (Saturdays & Sundays) Small $8.00 Large $14.00
      $8.00
  • Mixtas

    • Mixta

      Combination plate includes choice of rice, stewed beans, and one daily special (beef stew, chicken stew, goat stew, or slow roasted pork)
      $16.35
  • House Specialites

    • Bistec Encebollado

      Loin steak prepared on the griddle and topped with sautéed onions. Comes with two sides ($4.50 extra for Mofongo or Trifongo)
      $20.60
    • Chuletas Fritas

      Two fried pork chops. Comes with two sides ($4.50 extra for Mofongo or Trifongo)
      $19.60
    • Chicharrón De Pollo

      Crispy fried chicken bites. Comes with two sides ($4.50 extra for Mofongo or Trifongo)
      $18.60
    • Pollo Frito

      Fried chicken. Comes with two sides ($4.50 extra for Mofongo or Trifongo)
      $17.60
    • Carne Frita

      Fried pork cubes topped with sautéed onions. Comes with two sides ($4.50 extra for Mofongo or Trifongo)
      $19.60
    • Pollo Asado

      Half roasted chicken. Comes with two sides ($4.50 extra for Mofongo or Trifongo)
      $17.25
  • Friday Specials

    • Ensalada De Bacalao Con Vianda

      Cod fish salad with root vegetables
      $16.85
    • Bacalao Guisado Con Vianda

      Cod fish stew with root vegetables
      $16.85
  • Jibaritos

    • Jibarito De Bistec (Steak)

      Fried green plantains take the place of bread; served with lettuce, tomato, sautéed onions, mayo, and American cheese
      $13.35
    • Jibarito De Lechón (Roasted Pork)

      Fried green plantains take the place of bread; served with lettuce, tomato, sautéed onions, mayo, and American cheese
      $13.35
    • Jibarito De Pollo (Chicken)

      Fried green plantains take the place of bread; served with lettuce, tomato, sautéed onions, mayo, and American cheese
      $12.35
    • Jibarito De Camarones

      Fried green plantains take the place of bread; served with lettuce, tomato, sautéed onions, mayo, and American cheese
      $15.35
    • Jibarito Vegetariano

      Fried green plantains take the place of bread; served with lettuce, tomato, sautéed onions, mayo, and American cheese
      $11.85
  • Sandwiches

    • Sandwich De Bistec (Steak)

      Sandwich on French bread served with lettuce, tomato, sautéed onions, mayo, and American cheese
      $12.00
    • Sandwich De Lechón (Roasted Pork)

      Sandwich on French bread; served with lettuce, tomato, sautéed onions, mayo, and American cheese
      $12.35
    • Sandwich De Jamon Y Queso

      Sandwich on French bread; served with lettuce, tomato, sautéed onions, mayo, and American cheese
      $11.35
    • Tripleta

      Sandwich stacked with ham, steak, roasted pork, lettuce, cheese, potato sticks, and mayoketchup.
      $16.35
  • Caribbean Style Soups

    • Asopao De Camarones

      Rice based Caribbean shrimp soup made to order, served with plantains or Mofongo ($4.00)
      $19.35
      Asopao De Camarones
    • Asopao De Pulpo

      Rice based Caribbean octopus soup made to order, served with plantains or Mofongo ($4.00)
      $18.35
    • Asopao De Pollo

      Rice based Caribbean chicken soup made to order served with plantains, or Mofongo ($4.00)
      $16.85
    • Asopao De Salchichon Y Gandules

      Rice based Caribbean soup with farmers sausage and pigeon peas made to order, served with plantains or Mofongo ($4.00)
      $16.35
  • Traditional Caribbean Rice Dishes

    • Arroz Con Camarones

      Yellow rice mixed with shrimp garnished with a tomato slice
      $17.85
      Arroz Con Camarones
    • Arroz Con Pulpo

      Yellow rice mixed with octopus garnished with a tomato slice
      $15.00
    • Arroz Con Pollo

      Yellow rice mixed with chicken garnished with a tomato slice
      $14.85
    • Arroz Con Dos Mariscos

      Yellow rice mixed with pulled chicken and shrimp, garnished with a tomato slice
      $24.85
  • Vegetarian Dishes

    • Jibarito Vegetariano

      Jibarito sandwich served on green plantains with lettuce, tomato, sautéed onions, mayo, American cheese, and avocado mash
      $11.00
    • Tostones Relleno Con Camarones

      Fried green plantain cups topped with shrimp and creole sauce
      $14.50
    • Plato Vegetariano

      Your choice of rice, stewed beans, both ripe and sweet plantains, and a side salad
      $15.00
    • Arañitas Arroz Y Aguacate

      Crispy plantains, your choice of rice, and a side of avocado
      $12.50
  • Side Dishes

    • Arroz Blanco

      White Rice
      $5.00
    • Arroz Amarillo

      Yellow Rice
      $5.00
    • Arroz Con Gandules

      Yellow Rice with Pigeon Peas
      $5.50
    • Habichuelas Guisadas

      Stewed Pinto Beans
      $4.00
    • Ensalada

      Side Salad
      $4.00
    • Aguacate

      Avocado $3.75
      $3.75
    • Carne Frita

      Fried Pork Chunks $8.50 1/2 lb $13.50 lb
      $8.50
    • Lechón

      Roasted Pork $12.50 lb
      $7.50
  • Beverages

    • Jugo De Parcha

      Passion Fruit Juice 32 oz
      $6.00
    • Kola Champagne

      Puerto Rican Dr. Pepper
      $2.50
    • Coco Rico

      Coconut Soda
      $2.50
    • Pepsi

      $2.00
    • Diet Pepsi

      $2.00
    • Starry

      $2.00
    • Starry Zero Sugar

      $2.00
      Starry Zero Sugar
    • Bottled Water

      $2.25
    • Malta India

      $4.00
  • Coffee & Tea

    • Coffee

      $2.75
    • Hot Tea

      $3.00
    • Espresso

      $3.00
    • Cafe Con Leche

      $4.00
      Cafe Con Leche
    • Cappuccino

      $4.00
  • Desserts

    • Flan

      Vanilla flan with caramelized sugar
      $6.85
    • Tembleque

      Coconut custard dusted with cinnamon
      $6.85
    • Pastelillo De Guayaba

      Fried empanada filled with warm guava and cream cheese, dusted with powdered sugar
      $6.50
  • Rice & Beans To Go

    • Arroz Blanco 12 Oz

      White Rice 12 oz
      $5.00
    • Arroz Blanco 32 Oz

      White Rice 32 oz
      $10.00
    • Arroz Guisado 12 Oz

      Yellow Rice 12 oz
      $5.00
    • Arroz Guisado 32 Oz

      Yellow Rice 32 oz
      $11.00
    • Arroz Con Gandules 12 Oz

      Yellow rice with pigeon peas (contains pork sausage) 12 oz
      $6.00
    • Arroz Con Gandules 32 Oz

      Yellow rice with pigeon peas (contains pork sausage) 32 oz
      $12.75
    • Habichuelas Guisadas 12 Oz

      Stewed Pinto Beans 12 oz
      $5.50
    • Habichuleas Guisadas 32 Oz

      Stewed Pinto Beans 32 oz
      $11.50

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