Mambo Latin Kitchen & Empanadas Online Ordering Menu

313 Union Avenue
Rutherford, NJ 07070

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BRUNCH

*Served Saturday & Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.*

El Classico

2 eggs any style, smoked sausage, 1/2 avocado, French fries or tostones.

$15.95

Mexican Huevos Rancheros

3 crispy corn tostadas, guacamole, 3 cheese Mexican blend, pico de gallo, sunny side eggs, creme fresh, salsa criolla, smoked sausage.

$17.95+

Dominican Tres Golpes

2 sunny side eggs, fried salami, fried cheese, mangú (boiled plantain butter mash) topped with red onions.

$17.95

La Colombiana

Crispy savory pork belly, smoked sausage, avocado, sunny side eggs, maduros, rice & red beans.

$24.95

Coquito French Toast

Puerto Rican coquito reduction, dulce de leche sauce, fresh seasonal berries, smoked sausage.

$19.95

Palomilla Steak & Eggs

Pan seared pounded hanger, lime garlic, sauteed onions, 2 sunny side eggs, patatas bravas.

$27.95

LUNCH SPECIALS

*Available from Tuesday to Friday, 11am - 3pm.*

Mambo Steak Strips Lunch Meal

Skirt Top Sirloin Steak Sauteed with Peppers, Onions in a Peruvian Saltado Sauce.

$14.95

Mambo Vaca Frita Pollo

Dry pan-fried shredded chicken, chimichurri

$12.95

Mambo Pollo A La Plancha Lunch Meal

Grilled, then pressed seasoned chicken breast, sauteed white onions.

$12.95

Mambo Fish Lunch Meal

Filet of Sole Sauteed in Lemon, Butter with Touch of Marinara.

$14.95

Mambo Vegetable Saltado Lunch Meal

Peruvian Stir-Fry Mixed Vegetables with Olive Oil, Soy, Vegetarian Oyster Sauce, Onion, Tomato, Ginger, Cilantro, Scallion, Vegetarian.

$11.95

Mambo Tofu Saltado Lunch Meal

Peruvian Stir-Fry with Tofu, Olive Oil, Soy, Onion, Peppers, Scallion.

$11.95

Mambo Pernil Lunch Meal

Shredded Pork Marinated in Citrus Mojo.

$12.95

LUNCH SPECIALS PERUVIAN DISHES

*Available from Tuesday to Friday, 11am - 3pm.*

Saltado "Stir Fry" Lunch

Stir Fry Sauteed with Olive Oil, Onions, Tomato, Red Bell Pepper, Soy, Cilantro, Scallion. Served with Rice and French Fries.

$11.95+

Arroz Chaufa "Fried Rice" Lunch

Wok-Fried Rice Sauteed with Olive Oil, Soy, Garlic, Ginger, Onion, Egg, Bean Sprouts, Snow Peas and Scallion. Served with Sweet Plantains.

$11.95+

Tallarin "Noodles" Lunch

Stir-Fry Noodles Sautéed with Olive Oil, Soy, Onion, Bean Sprouts, Snow Peas and Scallion. Served with Sweet Plantains.

$11.95+

LUNCH SPECIALS - ROTISSERIE CHICKEN

*Available from Tuesday to Friday, 11am - 3pm.* Served with your choice of sides.

Quarter Chicken Lunch & 2 Regular Sides Combo

Marinated in Latin flavors for over 24 hours and slowly cooked in our rotisserie oven. Comes with 2 regular sides. Comes with 1 mojo sauce and 1 spicy green sauce.

$12.95+

Half Chicken Lunch & 2 Regular Sides Combo

Chicken marinated in Latin flavors for over 24 hours and slowly cooked in our rotisserie oven. Comes with 2 mojo sauces and 1 spicy green sauce.

$14.95+

APPETIZERS/TAPAS

Guacamole with Tortilla Chips

Fresh tortilla chips served with homemade guacamole.

$15.95

Nachos - Beef Picadillo or Carnitas

Fresh tortilla chips. Your choice of beef picadillo or carnitas. Mozzarella and cheddar cheese, guacamole, queso fresco, nacho cheese, pico de gallo, black beans, and crème fresh aioli.

$16.95

Chicken Fingers with Fries

Kid friendly!

$11.95

Chicharron

Fried pork belly, tostones, lime, spicy green sauce.

$17.95

Steak Montaditos

Teriyaki glaze lomo saltado strips on a bed of tostones, crumbled farmers cheese, cilantro sauce, creme fresh

$19.95

Mojo with Plantain Chips

Green plantain chips & served with our garlic sauce.

$11.95

Fresh Cut Calamari

Lightly battered crispy calamari, paprika dusting, spicy aioli dipping sauce.

$17.95

Ham Croquettes

$11.95

Honey Glazed Cajun Chicken Wings

Sweet & spicy honey glazed chicken wings. Served with french fries. Kid friendly.

$13.95

Arepitas Dulce

Sweet corn cakes topped with ropa vieja.

$16.95

Cuban Sandwich Bites

Pressed ham and pork sandwich bites with Swiss cheese, pickle topped with mustard, mayo, mojo.

$11.95

El Tequilaso

Spicy shrimp & chorizo, sweet plantain puree, tequila reduction. White Rice.

$17.95

Shrimp in Garlic & White Wine

FRESH SALADS

Avocado, Cucumber & Tomato Salad

Sliced Avocado, Tomatoes, Onions, Olive Oil, Vinegar & Crumbled Feta Cheese

$16.95+

Mambo Garden Salad

Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Carrots, Cucumbers, Onions, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Dijon Honey Mustard Sherry Vinaigrette

$11.95+

HOMEMADE HEARTY SOUPS

Sancocho Soup - Main Course

Traditional Dominican stew oxtail, pork, chicken, cassava, green plantains, kabucha, corn. Served with white rice.

$25.95

Seafood Stew / Asopao de Mariscos

Traditional Peruvian seafood soup with shrimp, squid, clam, mussel, white fish in a tomato broth. Served with bread.

$35.95

Grandma's Chicken Soup - Main Course

Diced chicken, potatoes, yucca, whole corn carrots, celery, noodles. Served with white rice.

$19.95

CARRIBEAN ENTREES

Mofongo - Ropa Vieja

Green plantains mashed with crispy pork bits, garlic butter, topped with Cuban style shredded beef in a Crole sauce

$25.95

Trifongo - Ropa Vieja

Smashed sweet Plantains, Green Plantains, Cassava Mashed with Garlic Butter, Topped with Cuban style shredded beef in a Creole sauce

$25.95

Vaca Frita de Pollo

Crispy pan fried shredded chicken, garlic, onions topped with chimichurri served with rice and beans or moro.

$23.95

Shredded Beef "Ropa Vieja"

Slow cooked shredded beef in a Cuban Creole sauce served with rice and beans or moro.

$25.95

Paella Valencia

Chorizo, chicken, shrimp, calamari, rice, green peppers, roasted peppers, saffron scent (please allow 40 minutes).

$35.95

Vaca Frita "Fried Shredded Beef"

Crispy pan fried shredded beef, garlic, onions topped with chimichurri served with rice and beans or moro.

$23.95

Cuban Beef Picadillo

Ground beef in a traditional Cuban creole sauce, raisins, olives, white rice, black beans.

$23.95

Aged Grilled Skirt Steak - Churrasco

Aged, Grilled Skirt steak, herbed butter, yucca fries, corn in ajillo, chimichurri.

$35.95+

Bistec Encebollado

Sautéed top sirloin steak pounded thin marinated with lime, garlic topped with onions served with rice & beans or moro.

$27.95

Braised Oxtail - (Rabo Encendido)

Braised oxtail stew in a Caribbean Creole sauce served with white rice

$31.95

Chipotle Honey Pork Chop

Honey & Chipotle Infused Grilled Pork Chop, White Rice, Black Beans, Sweet Plantains.

$25.95

Puerquito Asado / Pernil

Slowly Roasted Shredded Pork Marinated in Our Citrus Mojo Topped with Crispy Skin Served with Rice and Beans or Moro Rice.

$23.95

Masitas - Fried Pork Chunks

Fried pork pieces marinated in our citrus mojo topped with onions and mojo served with rice and beans or moro.

$25.95

Pollo Maya - Garlic Chicken

Diced chicken breast fried and sauteed in garlic, white wine, butter, criolla.

$23.95

Arroz con Pollo y Chorizo

Yellow Rice, Boneless Chicken, Spanish sausage Peas, Peppers, Onions Cooked Together. Please Allow 20 Minutes.

$27.95

Trifongo - Pollo Maya / (Garlic Chicken)

Sweet Plantains, Green Plantains, Cassava Mashed with Garlic, Olive Oil, Crispy Pork Bits, Topped with Garlic Chicken.

$23.95

Trifongo - Braised Oxtail / Rabo

Sweet Plantains, Green Plantains, Cassava Mashed together with Garlic, Olive Oil, Crispy Pork Bits, Topped with Braised Oxtail Stew.

$31.95

Pollo A La Plancha

Grilled & Pressed Seasoned Chicken Breast, Sauteed Onions, Served with White Rice and Beans.

$21.95

Trifongo - Fried Pork Chunks "Masitas"

$25.95

Trifongo - Garlic Shrimp

Sweet Plantains, Green Plantains, Cassava Mashed with Garlic, Olive Oil, Crispy Pork Bits, Topped with Sauteed Garlic Shrimp.

$27.95

Mofongo - Shredded Pork/Puerquito

Green plantains mashed with crispy pork bits, garlic, olive oil served with shredded pork.

$23.95

Trifongo - Shredded Pork/Puerquito

Sweet Plantains, Green Plantains, Cassava Mashed with Garlic, Olive Oil, Crispy Pork Bits, Topped with Shredded Pork.

$23.95

Mofongo - Pollo Maya / (Garlic Chicken)

Green plantains mashed with crispy pork bits, garlic, olive oil served with Maya garlic chicken.

$23.95

Mofongo - Pork "Masitas"

Green plantains mashed with crispy pork bits, garlic, olive oil served with fried pork pieces.

$25.95

Mofongo - Shrimp

Green plantains mashed with crispy pork bits, garlic, olive oil served with garlic shrimp.

$27.95

Mofongo - Braised Oxtail / Rabo

Braised oxtail over smashed garlic butter green plantains.

$31.95

Cuban Shrimp Fried Rice

Shrimp stir fried rice with sweet plantains, scallions, soy sauce, coconut ginger sauce served with tostones.

$27.95

Shrimp in Garlic Sauce

Shrimps Sauteed in Garlic and White Wine.

$27.95

Salmon Fresco

Bakes wild salmon filet over dill sauce served with vegetables and roasted potatoes.

$29.95

Fried Whole Red Snapper (Pargo)

Crispy, Deep Fried Whole Red Snapper, Green Plantains (Tostones), White Rice & Red Beans.

$39.95

Lemon Butter Fish

White Swai fish fillet sauteed in lime, butter, with choice of rice and beans.

$23.95

PERUVAN WOK STYLE DISHES

Asian influenced Peruvian Style Dishes

Saltado Dinner

Stir Fry Sauteed with Olive Oil, Onions, Tomato, Red Bell Pepper, Soy, Cilantro, Scallion Served with Rice and French Fries.

$19.00+

Arroz Chaufa Dinner (Peruvian Fried Rice)

Wok-Fried Rice Sauteed with Olive Oil, Soy, Garlic, Ginger, Onion, Egg, Bean Sprouts, Snow Peas, Scallion. Served with Sweet Plantains.

$19.00+

Tallarin Dinner (Wok Stir Fry Noodles)

Stir-Fry Noodles Sauteed with Olive Oil, Soy, Onion, Bean Sprouts, Snow Peas, Ginger, Scallion. Served with Sweet Plantains.

$19.00+

LATIN ROTISSERIE CHICKEN / POLLO A LA BRASA

Peruvian Style Pollo a La Brasa

Quarter Chicken Dinner & 2 Sides Combo

Latin Rotisserie chicken marinated for over 24 hours. Served with 2 sides. Comes with 1 mojo sauce and 1 spicy green sauce.

$15.95+

Half Chicken Dinner & 2 Sides Combo

Latin rotisserie chicken marinated for over 24 hours. Served with 2 sides. Comes with 2 mojo sauces and 1 spicy green sauce.

$19.95+

Whole Chicken Dinner & 3 Sides Combo

Latin rotisserie chicken marinated for over 24 hours. Served with 3 sides. Comes with 3 mojo sauces and 2 spicy green sauces.

$29.95+

Whole Chicken (No Sides)

Latin rotisserie chicken marinated for over 24 hours. No Sides. Comes with 3 mojo sauces and 2 spicy green sauces.

$24.95+

CEVICHES

Peruvian Fish Ceviche

White Fish "Cooked" in Fresh Lime Juice, Onions, Cilantro, Garlic, Peruvian Hot Peppers Served with Boiled Yam and Peruvian Corn. Tostones.

$17.95

Shrimp, Mango & Avocado Ceviche

Shrimp, "Cooked" in Fresh Lime Juice, Diced Mango, Grilled Sweet Corn, Avocado, Sliced Onions, Plantain Chips.

$21.95

CRAFT EMPANADAS MENU

Home of the original Craft Empanada. Our Craft Empanada fillings are made with all fresh ingredients, seasoned and then marinated for a minimum of 24 hours. The fillings are then cooked and individually sealed with our homemade flour dough empanada discos that are distributed directly from a local business. And of course, always fresh & cooked to order. Enjoy!

Beef Picadillo - Empanada

Cuban-style ground beef picadillo, raisins

$4.50+

The Meatball Parm - Empanada

Classic marinara sauce, parmesan shavings, fresh shredded mozzarella, seasoned mini meatballs

$5.50+

Pastelón - Empanada

Ground Angus beef picadillo, raisins, fresh shredded mozzarella, diced sweet plantains

$5.50+

Chicken (Pollo Guisado) - Empanada

Shredded chicken, salsa criolla, homemade sofito

$4.50+

Garlic Shrimp - Empanada

Sauteed shrimp in a garlic butter & creamy bechamel sauce

$5.50+

Mexican Street Corn - Empanada

Grilled corn kernels, mozzarella, queso fresco, lime, mayo, cayenne, jalapeno, cilantro

$5.50+

Baby Spinach & Mozzarella - Empanada

Sauteed spinach, fresh shredded mozzarella, garlic butter, white wine reduction

$5.50+

Truffle Mac & Cheese - Empanada

white truffle oil, macaroni, creamy bechamel, parmesan shavings, fresh shredded mozzarella

$4.50+

Philly Cheesesteak - Empanada

sliced strip steak, diced red & green peppers, diced onions. fresh shredded mozzarella

$5.50+

Classic Cheeseburger - Empanada

Ground Angus beef, American cheese, ketchup & Dijon aioli, pickle juice

$4.50+

Pulled Pork & Chicharron - Empanada

Slow roasted shredded pulled pork, crispy pork skin, fresh shredded mozzarella, smoked bbq chipotle

$5.50+

Cheese Lover - Empanada

Cheddar, Monterey, fresh Mozzarella, Parmesan shavings & Oaxaca cheese.

$4.50+

Guava & Cream Cheese - Empanada

Guava Paste Puree, Philadelphia Cream Cheese

$4.50+

Nutella & Banana - Empanada

Diced ripe bananas, Nutella chocolate & hazelnut spread

$4.50+

SANDWICHES / SLIDERS

served with your choice of French fries, yucca fries, rice & beans or salad!

Classic Cuban Sandwich

Pressed roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickle, mustard, mayo, mojo on Cuban bread.

$16.95

Steak Sandwich

Sirloin strips, garlic, lime, onions, potato sticks.

$17.95

Chicken Sandwich

Grilled chicken breast, guacamole spread, red onions, lettuce, tomatoes, dijon dressing.

$15.95

(NEW!) El Trio - Beef Sliders

3 Beef sliders, guacamole spread, melted nacho cheddar cheese, potato stix, Hawaiian sweet rolls. Kid friendly!

$15.95

(NEW!) El Trio - Crispy Chicken Sliders

3 crispy chicken sliders, guacamole spread, melted nacho cheddar cheese, potato stix, Hawaiian sweet rolls. Kid friendly!

$14.95

FAMILY PACKAGE VALUE MEALS

Family Package Meal for 3

Choose your protein for 3 ppl & 2 sides. Receive complimentary 1 salad or sauteed veggies tray, any 3 empanadas of your choice & (1) 2 liter soda or ice tea.

$64.95+

Family Package Meal for 5

Choose your protein for 5 ppl & 2 sides. Receive complimentary 1 salad or sauteed veggies tray, any 5 empanadas of your choice & (2) 2 liter sodas or ice tea.

$104.95+

SIDES

Avocado (Half)

$8.00

Corn in Garlic Sauce

Whole Corn in 4 pieces in Garlic Sauce

$8.00

Sauteed Spinach in Garlic & Olive Oil

$9.00

Sweet Plantains

$8.00

Fried Green Plantains

$9.00

Fried Cassava

$8.00

Boiled Cassava with Onions

$9.00

Arepitas - Sweet Corn Cakes

Home Made Griddled Corn Sweet Cakes with Mozzarella Cheese.

Peruvian stir fried rice.

$5.00+

Red Moro

White Rice and Red Beans Cooked Together.

$5.00+

Black Moro

White rice, black beans, bacon cooked together.

EXTRA SAUCES

Cilantro Sauce (1 oz.)

Our delicious house-made cilantro sauce for our empanadas.

$1.00

Mojo Sauce (2 oz.)

Our delicious house-made garlic sauce.

$1.50

Spicy Green Sauce (2oz.)

Our delicious house-made Peruvian spicy green sauce made of jalapeño peppers.

$1.50

Chimichurri Sauce (2 oz.)

Our delicious house-made chimichurri sauce. Perfect condiment for our skirt steak, fried cow and vaca frita de pollo.

$2.00

Yucateco Green Hot Sauce (1 oz.)

Yucateco green hot sauce.

$0.75

DESSERTS

Guava Tres Leches

Yellow sponge cake soaked in three milks topped with layer of sweet guava.

$9.00

Tres Leches

Yellow sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk.

$9.00

Creme Brulee Cheesecake

Sugar crusted cheesecake with raspberry sauce.

$7.00

Coconut Flan

Rich coconut custard with a top layer of soft caramel, sprinkled with toasted coconut.

$9.00

Belgian Chocolate Mousse Cake

$7.00

SHAKES AND JUICES

Mango Puree Smoothie

Cuban mango shake made with milk.

Passion fruit, pineapple, apple, or orange.

$4.00

COLD BEVERAGES

Sangria Mixer

Transform Your Bottle of Wine into a Pitcher of Delicious Sangria. Just add your wine and ice! Stir and enjoy!

$15.00

Soda

$2.00+

Jupina - Cuban Pineapple Soda

Sweet Green Tea with Ginseng, Honey and Fruit Flavors.

$4.00

Acqua Panna (1 Liter)

Imported Flat Mineral Water.

$7.00

San Pellegrino (1 Liter)

Imported Sparkling Water.

$7.00

Bottled Spring Water

$2.00

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