El Rio Nilo Restaurant Menu

455 Passaic St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
  • Appetizers / Aperitivos

    • Yola

      Our famous sweet plantain canoes stuffed with shrimps topped with El Rio Nilo sauce.
      $20.73
    • El Final

      Tower of thinly sliced steak, fried maduros, and fresh avocado slices served with sweet chinola sauce and pico de gallo.
      $19.43
    • Empanadas

      pollo, carne de res, queso. / chicken, beef, and cheese.
      $3.83
    • Empanada De Cangrejo

      Crab empanada.
      $5.13
    • Tostones Montaditos

      Fried green plantain topped with guacamole and your choice of chicken, pork, or cauliflower.
      $16.83
    • El Rio Nilo Chicharrón De Pescado

      In house fried fish fillet bites.
      $14.20
  • Entradas / Entrées

    • Mar Y Tierra

      Our signature surf and turf comes with churrasco and lobster tail accompanied with a side of your choice
      $51.93
    • Churrasco

      Our juicy, grilled skirt steak accompanied with a ide of your choice and chimichurri.
      $33.73
    • Rib Eye - Angus

      12 oz of pan seared Angus beef, served with a side of your choice
      $38.98
    • Doña Luisa

      Fish fillet bathed in coconut sauce served with a side of your choice.
      $25.93
    • Chicharrón De Pollo Sin Hueso

      Fried chicken chunk with side of your choice.
      $20.73
    • Salmon

      Pan seared Salmon served with a side of your choice, and chinola sauce.
      $35.03
    • Pechuga A La Plancha

      Grilled Chicken Breast Served with a side of your choice.
      $23.33
    • Bistec Encebollado

      Pan seared beef steak served with a side of your choice.
      $24.63
    • Carne De Res Guisada / Beef Stew

      Beef Stew, Served with a side of your choice.
      $22.03
    • Pollo Guisado

      Stew Chicken
      $22.03
    • Pernil Al Horno / Oven Baked Pork Shoulder

      Served with a side of your choice.
      $19.43
    • Paella / Mixed Seafood Rice

      Mixed seafood rice, with shrimp veggies lobster tail, and mixed seafood
      $45.53
    • Carne Res Guisado

      Beef Stew
      $22.03
    • Arroz Con Camarones / Rice With Shrimp

      Rice with vegetables and Shrimp
      $24.63
  • Accompañantes / Sides

    • Batata / Sweet Potato

      Sweet potatoes, prepared in a style that complements Latin American cuisine, often served as a flavorful accompaniment to main dishes.
      $6.43
    • Tostones / Fried Green Plantain

      Green plantains, sliced and double-fried to achieve a crisp texture, typically served as a traditional Latin American side dish.
      $6.43
    • Maduros / Fried Sweet Plantain

      Sliced ripe plantains, fried to achieve a tender interior and a caramelized exterior.
      $6.43
    • Papas Fritas / French Fries

      Classic, crispy potatoes fried to perfection and served as a delightful accompaniment.
      $6.43
    • Arroz Blanco / White Rice

      White or yellow rice option. Simple, classic side dish.
      $6.43
    • Moro Del Dia / Rice With Beans Of The Day

      Rice mixed with the bean variety of the day, prepared following traditional Latin American culinary techniques.
      $6.43
    • Yuca Hervida / Boiled Yuca

      Boiled yuca, often served with a garnish, typically includes a light seasoning to enhance its natural flavors.
      $6.43
    • Habichuelas / Beans

      Beans prepared in a traditional Latin-American style, often simmered with a blend of aromatic spices and vegetables for a hearty accompaniment.
      $6.43
  • Mofongo

    • Chicken Mofongo

      Green Fried Plantains Mashed with garlic and butter, topped with grilled chicken
      $23.33
    • Shrimp Mofongo

      Green fried plantains mashed with butter and garlic. Topped with Shrimps
      $28.53
    • Churrasco Mofongo

      Green Fried Plantains Mashed with garlic and butter, topped Churrasco.
      $33.93
    • Land And Sea Mofongo

      Green Fried Plantains Mashed with garlic and butter, topped Churrasco, Lobster Tail and Shrimp
      $51.93
    • Chicharron De Cerdo Mofongo

      Green Fried Plantains Mashed with garlic and butter, topped Fried Chicharron de Cerdo
      $20.73
    • Beef Stew Mofongo

      Green Fried Plantains Mashed with garlic and butter, Topped with Beef Stew
      $20.73
    • Longaniza Mofongo

      Green Fried Plantains Mashed with garlic and butter, Topped with fried Longaniza
      $19.73
    • Rib-Eye Mofongo

      Green Fried Plantains Mashed with garlic and butter, Topped with 12oz pan seared Rid-eye
      $42.83
  • Burgers

    • Chimi Churri

      Traditional beef burger seasoned with island spices, alongside tomato, onions, cabbage and served with a pink sauce.
      $16.83
    • Jerk'd Turkey Burger

      Turkey burger lightly seasoned with our jerk seasoning laid on a bed of lettuce covered with a pair of sliced tomatoes, onions, and pickles.
      $16.83
  • Ensalada / Salads

    • Mixed Salad

      Mix of Lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, carrots, and corn
      $7.43
    • Ensalada De Aguacate / Avocado Salad

      Mix of Lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, carrots, and Avocado
      $9.03
    • Potato Salad

      Diced Potato, carrots, onion mixed with Mayo
      $9.03
    • Grilled Chicken Salad

      Mix of Lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, carrots, and Grilled Chicken
      $18.13
  • Sopas / Soups

    • Sopa De Pollo - Grande

      Large chicken soup typically includes a savory broth, noodles, and a medley of vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, onions, and celery.
      $15.53
    • Sancocho - Grande

      Caribbean soup, made with 3 types of meat and vegetables
      $20.73
  • COMBOS

    • Combo #1 Whole Rotisserie Chicken

      Whole Rotisserie Chicken, Large white rice, medium beans, tostones, small salad, soda
      $31.13
    • Combo #2 Large Fried Chicken Chunks

      Large Fried Chicken chunks, Large white rice, medium beans, tostones, small salad, soda
      $38.92
    • Combo #3 -Two Whole Rotisserie Chickens

      2 Whole Rotisserie chickens, Large white rice, medium beans, tostones, small salad, soda
      $44.13
    • Combo #4 Bistec Encebollado, And Pernil,

      Bistec Encebollado, and Pernil, Large white rice, medium beans, tostones, small salad, soda
      $46.73
  • Fusion Sushi

    • DOMINICAN YORK ROLL

      Salami, Fried Cheese, Sweet Plantains
      $12.93
    • FOUKETO

      Chicken Tempura, Bacon, Sweet Plantains, Guac, Shreaded chicken, with sesame ginger sauce
      $19.43
    • KAROL G ROLL

      Shrimp tempura, cream cheese, sweet plantain, and ropa vieja
      $19.43
    • CAPOTILLO

      Salami, Fried Cheese, Sweet Plantains, Guac and steak
      $19.43
    • EL PHAROAH

      Chicken tempura, cream cheese, sweet Plantains, Guac and fried pork
      $19.43
    • EL CHUPA CRABRA

      Steak, grilled chicken, cream cheese, sweet plantains, mozzarella cheese, bacon, el rio nilo sauce
      $20.73
    • EL TAINO FRITO

      Panko fried roll. Shrimp tempura, sweet plantains, mozzarella cheese, Bacon, El Rio Nilo Sauce,
      $19.43
    • EL RIO NILO ROLL

      Shrimp tempura, cream cheese, sweet plantains. Guac and Grab
      $23.33
  • Batidas / Shakes

    • Anais Raspberry Milkshake

      Raspberry Milkshake made with whole milk
      $7.73
  • Mocktails

    • Blueberry Ginger Refresher

      Blueberry and ginger juice, typically includes a hint of fresh mint and a splash of soda water for a refreshing finish.
      $9.03
    • Strawberry Mojito

      Muddled strawberries and mint, combined with lime juice and soda water, create this refreshing non-alcoholic twist on the classic mojito.
      $9.03
  • Bebidas / Beverages

    • Canned Soda

      Canned soda selection includes ginger ale or coke.
      $2.53
    • Fresh Squeezed Lemonade

      Refreshing, freshly squeezed lemonade with a perfect balance of sweet and tart.
      $7.73
    • Chinola / Passion Fruit

      Passion fruit juice, also known as chinola, is a refreshing beverage made from the pulp of passion fruit.
      $7.73
    • Tamarindo / Tamarind

      Refreshing beverage traditionally made from tamarind, often sweetened to balance its natural tartness.
      $7.73
  • Catering

    • Arroz / Rice

      Moro negro, moro de guandules, moro de habichuela roja, arroz amarillo.
      $45.50
    • Carne De Res / Beef Stew

      Latin-American beef stew. Options for half or full tray serving sizes.
      $91.00
    • The Corporal's Oxtail / El Rabo Del Cabo

      Latin-American catering, "The Corporal's Oxtail / El Rabo del Cabo": tender oxtail, available in half or full tray servings.
      $117.00
    • Pollo Guisado / Chicken Stew

      Latin-American chicken stew, available in half or full tray servings.
      $58.50
    • Mariscos / Seafood Platter

      Seafood platter featuring a variety of Latin-American inspired mariscos. Options include half tray or full tray serving sizes.
      $91.00
    • Chicharrón De Pollo Sin Hueso / Boneless Fried Chicken Chunk

      Boneless fried chicken chunks, offered in half or full trays. Ideal for catering.
      $65.00
    • Lasagna De Res / Beef Lasagne

      Lasagna de res: Layered pasta with seasoned ground beef, ricotta, mozzarella, and homemade tomato sauce. Available in half or full tray servings.
      $65.00
    • Lasagna De Pollo / Chicken Lasagne

      Latin-American chicken lasagne, offering both half and full tray servings.
      $65.00
    • Pastelón De Platanos Maduro / Sweet Plantain Casserole

      Sweet plantain casserole layered with ground meat, cheese, and sauce. Available in half or full tray sizes.
      $52.00
    • Ensalada De Papa / Potato Salad

      Latin-American potato salad, options include half tray or full tray serving sizes.
      $52.00
    • Ensalada Verde / Green Salad

      Green salad available in half or full tray servings.
      $45.00
    • Por Unida / Per Unit

      Cerdo entero relleno de moro. / Whole pork filled with rice.
      $715.00
    • Pernil / Pork Shoulder

      Slow-roasted pork shoulder, marinated in a blend of Latin American spices and herbs, typically includes garlic and olive oil.
      $60.00
    • Pollo A La Brasa Entero / Whole Rotisserie Chicken

      Whole rotisserie chicken, evenly split between succulent dark and tender white meat, prepared on a rotating spit for even cooking and flavor.
      $15.00
    • Pavo / Turkey

      Turkey served with lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise, often accompanied by cheese.
      $85.00

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