Papas Fritas / French Fries
French Fries
$3.99
Maduros / Fried Sweet Plantains
Sweet plantains
$4.49
Frijoles / Red Or Black Beans
Red or black beans, a traditional Latin American staple.
$4.49
Arroz / White Rice
Freshly cooked white rice.
$3.99
Tostones / Fried Green Plantains
Crispy fried green plantains served as a side dish.
$4.49
Empanadas
Chicken, Beef, or Cheese Empanadas
$1.75
Pechuga Salteada
Sautéed chicken breast served with rice and egg.
$17.99
Pechuga Con Champinones
Chicken breast sautéed with mushrooms, served with rice and salad.
$18.99
Pechuga A La Parrilla
Grilled chicken breast, served with rice, salad, fries and beans.
$17.99
Pechuga Empanizada
Breaded chicken with rice, beans, & plantains
$18.99
Mora / Blackberry
Rich blackberry flavor blended to perfection.
$5.99
Mango
Mango smoothie prepared with milk or water
$5.99
Banana
$5.99
Fresa / Strawberry
Sweet and refreshing strawberry blend.
$5.99
Papaya
Fresh papaya blended into a refreshing drink.
$5.99
Maracuya / Passion Fruit
Tropical fruit blended into a refreshing shake.
$5.99
Chopped Cheese
lettuce & tomato on a roll
$9.75
Tuna
Tuna salad (tuna, onions, carrots, celery, mayo mixed together) on a roll
$9.75
Philly Cheese Steak
Thinly sliced steak and melted cheese in a savory sandwich.
$9.75
Turkey, Ham & Salami
COLD SANDWICH Turkey, ham, salami, lettuce, & tomato served on a roll
$10.75
BLT
Bacon, lettuce, & tomato served on a roll
$7.99
Turkey Breast
COLD SANDWICH Sliced turkey, lettuce, & tomato served on a roll
$8.99
Chicken Cutlet
Tender chicken breast served in a sandwich.
$10.75
Fried Fish Fillet
Fried flounder, lettuce, & tomato served on a roll
$10.75
Grilled Chicken
Grilled chicken, lettuce, & tomato served on a roll
$9.75
Italian
COLD SANDWICH Ham, salami, cheese, lettuce, & tomato served on a roll
$9.75
Penne Vodka With Grilled Chicken
Penne Vodka with Grilled Chicken
$17.99
Penne Vodka With Shrimp
Served with grilled shrimp
$22.99
Fettuccini Alfredo With Shrimp
Served with grilled shrimp
$22.99
Fettuccini Alfredo With Grilled Chicken
Served with grilled chicken
$17.99
Salchipapas
Fried hot dogs and fries.
$8.99
Trocito De Carne Con Papitas Fritas
Grilled steak & fries.
$11.99
Salchipollo
Fried hot dogs, chicken wings & fries.
$13.99
Deditos De Pollo Con Papitas Fritas
Fried chicken fingers with French fries.
$11.99
French Toast
3 count
$6.99
Pancakes Combo
3 pancakes served with eggs & meat of your choice
$13.99
French Toast Combo
3 pancakes served with eggs & meat of your choice
$13.99
Pancakes
3 count
$6.99
Cheeseburger
Cheese Burger with fries
$10.99
Bacon Cheeseburger
Bacon cheeseburger with fries
$12.99
Grill Chicken Wrap
Grilled chicken, cheese, lettuce, & tomato
$12.99
California Wrap
Grilled chicken, roasted peppers, avocado, lettuce, tomato & salsa
$12.99
Tropical Wrap
Grilled chicken, BBQ, sauce, bacon, American cheese, lettuce, & tomato
$12.99
Ham, Egg, & Cheese
Ham, Egg, & Cheese served on a roll
$6.49
Sausage, Egg, & Cheese
Sausage, Egg, & Cheese served on a roll
$6.49
Taylor Ham, Eggs & Cheese
Taylor Ham, Egg, & Cheese served on a roll
$6.49
Grilled Cheese
Grilled cheese with a cheese of your choice
$4.49
Turkey Bacon, Egg, & Cheese
Turkey Bacon, Egg, & Cheese served on a roll
$7.49
Bacon, Egg, & Cheese
Bacon, Egg, & Cheese served on a roll
$6.49
Mix Natural Juice
Fresh blend of natural ingredients, perfect for a healthy drink.
$9.99
Zanahoria / Carrot
Freshly squeezed carrot juice.
$7.99
Naranja / Orange
Freshly squeezed juice from oranges.
$7.99
Manzana / Apple
Fresh apple juice, perfect for a refreshing drink.
$7.99
Ginger
Freshly squeezed juice made with ginger.
$7.99
Pepino / Cucumber
Refreshing and hydrating juice made from cucumber.
$7.99
Celery
Fresh juice made from celery.
$7.99
Green Detox
Refreshing blend of green ingredients for a healthy boost.
$9.99
Italian Omelette
Italian Omelette (sausage, onions, green peppers & mozzarella cheese with marinara) served with home fries, & toast
$12.99
Combo Tropical Omelette
Combo Tropical Omelette (ham, bacon, sausage, & Taylor ham) served with home fries, & toast
$13.99
Egg White Omelette
Egg white omelette served with home fries, & toast
$11.99
Cheese Omelette
Cheese Omelette (cheese of your choice) served with home fries, & toast
$11.99
Primavera Omelette
Primavera Omelette (sautéed vegetables with a cheese of your choice) served with home fries, & toast
$12.99
Western Omelette
Western omelette (ham, onions & green pepper) served with home fries, & toast
$12.99
Mexican Omelette
Mexican Omelette (ham, onions, jalapeños topped with salsa on the side) served with home fries, & toast
$12.99
2 Eggs (Any Style)
2 eggs (any style) served with home fries, toast, & a protein of your choice
$11.99
Bolon De Verde Con Huevo Y Ensalada
Mashed green plantain ball stuffed with cheese and/or chicharrón
$12.99
Calentado Ecuatoriano
Breakfast dish made with fried rice mixed with eggs, tomatoes, onions, & pepper, served with thin sliced grilled steak
$14.99
Tortilla De Yuca Con Huevo Y Ensalada
Cassava patty with fried egg & green salad
$12.99
Tamales Ecuatorianos
Ground corn filled with chicken, green peppers, & onions, wrapped in leaves, and steamed until cooked.
$4.99
Mote Pillo Con Carne Asada
White hominy sautéed with onions, garlic, green peppers, tomatoes, & cilantro, mixed with eggs, served with thin sliced grilled steak
$14.99
Tortilla De Verde Con Huevo Y Ensalada
Green plantain patty with fried egg & green salad
$12.99
Bollo De Pescado
Green plantain and fish tamales served with white rice & green salad
$14.99
Ceviche De Camaron
Shrimp ceviche served with white rice, fried plantain chips, or tostones
$19.99
Ceviche De Concha Negra
Black shell ceviche served with white rice, fried plantain chips, or tostones
$25.99
Ceviche De Pescado
Fish ceviche served with white rice, fried plantain chips, or tostones
$19.99
Encebollado De Pescado
Tuna fish soup served with white rice, fried plantain chips, or tostones
$19.99
Ceviche Mixto
Shrimp, calamari, fish, black shell ceviche served with white rice, fried plantain chips, or tostones
$23.99
Sopa De Mariscos
Seafood soup served with white rice, fried plantain chips, or tostones
$24.99
Encebollado Mixto
Tuna fish & shrimp soup served with white rice, fried plantain chips, or tostones
$24.99
Bistec
Encebollado with steak, sautéed onion served with rice, beans, & salad
$21.99
Guatita
Beef tripe stew, served with rice, avocado, & fried egg
$16.99
Churrasco Tropical
Skirt steak with rice, beans and sweet plantain.
$27.99
Churrasco Ecuatoriano
With rice, fried egg, french fries, avocado & salad
$19.75
Churrasco Marinero
Skirt steak with sauce sautéed onions & mushrooms with shrimp & rice.
$32.75
Carne Asada
Grilled steak, served with rice & beans
$19.99
Bandeja Paisa
Grilled steak, pork skin, sweet plantain, fried egg, avocado, rice, beans, pork & sausage.
$24.99
Hornado
Pulled pork served with white hominy, potato patty, salad, & rice
$21.99
Seco De Pollo
Stew Chicken served with rice, avocado, & sweet plantain
$15.99
Churrasco Mar Y Tierra
Skirt steak, chicken breast, shrimp & crab with rice and salad.
$34.75
Lomito Salteado
Beef, sautéed with peppers, onion & fries served with rice & egg
$18.49
Fritada
Fried pork served with rice, salad, white hominy and potato patty.
$19.99
Bandera
Beef tripe stew, stew beef, fish & shrimp ceviche, pulled pork, served with rice
$22.99
Carne Empanizada
Fried breaded steak served with rice, beans, & salad
$20.99
Combo Tropical
Mixed platter Steak, fried pork, & chicken breast, served with rice, beans & salad.
$27.99
Chaulafan
Fried rice mixed with pork, chicken, shrimp, vegetables, & sweet plantains.
$19.99
Chuleta Asada
Pork chops with rice, green plantains & beans
$17.99
Arroz Marinero
Seafood rice & sweet plantain
$21.99
Fillete Frito
Fried fish fillet with rice, plantains, & salad
$17.99
Jalea De Mariscos
Fried seafood, served with fries or fried cassava, & salad.
$25.99
Filette Marinero
Fried fish fillet topped with seafood sauce, served with rice & salad
$26.99
Arroz Con Camarones
Shrimp fried rice mixed with vegetables & sweet plantain
$21.99
Pargo Frito / Fried Snapper
Fried red snapper with rice, beans, & salad
$26.99
Camarones Al Ajillo
Shrimp in garlic sauce served with rice & salad.
$20.99
Croissant
2.49
$0.00
Vanilla Cake Slice
Plain vanilla cake slice
$3.79
Tres Leches
Sponge cake soaked in a mixture of three types of milk 1 slice
$6.49
Whole Wheat Toast
$1.50
Bagel
Soft, freshly baked bread in a ring shape.
$2.49
Toast
$1.50
Step into a world of vibrant flavors as you explore the Cafe Tropical Restaurant Menu in Hackensack, NJ. From the very first page, you’ll notice the care put into crafting dishes that balance freshness with bold, tropical flair. Each section invites you to linger-whether it’s the zesty appetizers that awaken your palate or the hearty entrees that feel like a mini getaway with every bite. Smooth transitions from salads to mains make browsing effortless, and the menu’s rhythm hints at the diverse inspirations behind each plate. You’ll find a mix of classic favorites and unique twists, perfect for sharing with friends or savoring solo. Drinks and desserts follow suit, offering sweet relief or a refreshing complement to the main courses, all while maintaining that easygoing, tropical vibe that keeps things lively without ever feeling overwhelming. As you turn the pages, you get a sense of a menu designed to excite, comfort, and surprise, giving each choice a little story and a lot of flavor.
Would you like me to also craft a slightly punchier version that’s more playful and informal?