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El Gordo Restaurant

291 Central Avenue, Jersey City, NJ
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Online ordering hours: 11:00 AM - 8:35 PM
Opens 11:00 AM
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Featured Items

#2 Most liked
Lomo Saltado Carne
$22.85
#3 Most liked
Chaufa Pollo
$22.31
Combo #1 TO GO
$29.85
Pescado a Lo Macho
$26.85
Tallarin Verde con Pechuga Pollo
$24.85
1/2 Pollo- 2 Opciones
$17.85
Chaufa Especial
$24.85
Pollo Entero Solo
$21.85
Chaufa Carne
$22.31
Sea Bass Empanizado
$23.56
Tallarin Verde con Bistec
$24.85
Tallarin Saltado
$16.85
Chaufa 'El Gordo
$26.85
Milanesa Pollo- 2 Opciones
$23.56
Ceviche De Pescado
$23.56
Arroz Con Pollo Y Huancaina
$20.85
Bistec Encebollado Con Arroz
$25.85
Bistec Con 2 Opciones
$24.85
Tallarin Verde con Milanesa Pollo
$26.85
Seco Combinado
$22.85
Tallarin a la Huancaina
$19.85
Chaufa De Mariscos
$26.85
Sudado De Mariscos
$26.85
Salmon 'El Gordo
$29.81
Arroz Con Mariscos
$26.85
Full Menu
11:00 am - 8:35 pm

Most Ordered

Most Ordered

The most commonly ordered items and dishes from this store

Maduros

Sweet plantains
$6.06•95% (66)
#1 Most liked

Lomo Saltado Carne

Tender beef sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and soy sauce over french fries served with white rice
$22.85•90% (51)
#2 Most liked

Chaufa Pollo

Peruvian-style chicken fried rice
$22.31•95% (44)
#3 Most liked

1/2 Pollo- 2 Opciones

Half rotisserie chicken with 2 sides
$17.85•91% (23)

Pollo Entero Solo

1 whole rotisserie chicken
$21.85•91% (12)

Combo #1 TO GO

1 pollo entero, papa frita O arroz blanco y ensalada mixta "No substitutes"
$29.85•100% (40)

Chaufa Especial

Fried rice with chicken, beef, & shrimp
$24.85•93% (43)

1/2 Pollo Solo

Half rotisserie chicken
$12.00•94% (38)

Frijoles Rojos

Red beans
$6.06•100% (18)

Yucca Frita

Fried cassava
$6.06•86% (15)

Appetizers

Ceviche De Pescado

Fresh Sea bass marinated in lime juice served the Peruvian traditional way with Onions, sweet potato, Peruvian Corn and Cancha.
$23.56•100% (8)

Papa a La Huancaina

Tender potatoes drizzled with a creamy sauce made from cheese and Peruvian Aji Amarillo. Not spicy and bursting with rich flavors. A Peruvian favorite that's simply irresistible.
$12.31•100% (9)

Yucca a La Huancaina

Fried yucca in Peruvian creamy cheese sauce
$12.31

Papa Rellena

Deep-fried potato croquette stuffed with meat, eggs, & raisins
$11.85•90% (10)

Salchipapa

Salchipapas is the ultimate Peruvian street food comfort dish. Imagine crispy golden fries topped with juicy, pan-fried chicken sausages, all paired with our signature Green Sauce!
$11.85•93% (16)

Ceviche De Camarones

Shrimp marinated with lime juice, zesty and delicious. Served with sweet potato, Peruvian corn and red onions.
$24.81•100% (6)

Ceviche Mixto

Peruvian Ceviche Mixto is a refreshing burst of flavor. Featuring fresh sea bass, squid, shrimp, and mussels, marinated in tangy lime juice, with sweet potato and Peruvian corn, it’s a seafood lover’s dream—zesty, vibrant, and irresistible!
$26.85•100% (8)

Choros a La Chalaca

Choros a la Chalaca is a must-try for seafood lovers! Fresh, plump mussels topped with onions, tomatoes, Peruvian corn, cilantro, and lime. The perfect balance of citrusy acidity and savory flavors will make your taste buds dance! 8 Mussels per order.
$18.56

Traditional Peruvian Dishes

Arroz Con Pollo Y Huancaina

Experience the flavors of Sunday afternoons at Abuela's with our Arroz con Pollo con Huancaina. This traditional Peruvian dish features savory cilantro-infused rice and tender chicken, cooked together in a pot for a comforting meal. Served alongside is Papa a la Huancaina, boiled potatoes smothered in a rich, creamy yellow cheese sauce. Perfect for a hearty, nostalgic taste of Peru.
$20.85

Seco Combinado

Traditional Peruvian Beef stew cooked in a cilantro sauce served with rice, white Peruvian beans, and salsa criolla
$22.85•90% (10)

Aji De Gallina

Tender shredded chicken in a rich, yellow creamy sauce. Not spicy, perfect for foodies who love indulgent, creamy dishes. A must-try!" Served with white rice.
$20.85•75% (12)

Seco Norteño

Seco Norteño, a traditional Peruvian lamb stew, is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender lamb shank braised in a rich, aji panca sauce. This hearty stew, infused with cumin and cilantro, is perfect for those seeking a taste of authentic Peruvian cuisine​. Served with white rice, white Peruvian beans and Salsa Criolla (Red onions and tomato salad)
$25.85

Soups

Caldo De Gallina

Caldo de Gallina is a rich and comforting Peruvian hen soup, known for its flavorful, slow-cooked broth that nourishes both body and soul. Made with tender hen, potatoes, egg noodles, and topped with a hard-boiled egg, it’s the ultimate comfort food.
$14.94•76% (13)

Chupe De Camarones

Chupe de Camarones is a rich, creamy Peruvian shrimp chowder filled with rice, corn, peas and carrots, and fresh shrimp, topped with Queso fresco and a poached egg. A hearty seafood lover’s dream!
$24.85

Parihuela

Parihuela is a seafood lover's paradise, packed with shrimp, mussels, squid, and fish in a rich, flavorful broth. My Abuela would say with this soup.. "Two go to sleep, three wake up"—it’s a delicious aphrodisiac!
$26.06

Entrees

Tallarin Saltado

Peruvian Style Lo Mein, CHOOSE from Veggie, Chicken or Beef. Sauteed with onions, peppers and tomatoes.
$16.85

Bistec Con 2 Opciones

Juicy Sirloin Steak served with 2 sides of your choosing.
$24.85

Pechuga a La Plancha-2 Opciones

Grilled chicken breast with 2 sides
$23.56

Lomo Saltado Carne

Tender beef sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and soy sauce over french fries served with white rice
$22.85•90% (51)
#2 Most liked

Lomo Saltado Pollo

Tender chicken sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and soy sauce over french fries served with white rice
$22.31•100% (16)

Tallarin a la Huancaina

Fettuccine pasta made with our homemade Huancaina sauce. Choose your protein.
$19.85

Chaufa Carne

Peruvian-style beef fried rice
$22.31•85% (7)

Chaufa Pollo

Peruvian-style chicken fried rice
$22.31•95% (44)
#3 Most liked

Tacu-Tacu Con Bistec

Rice and beans mixed together served with steak and salsa criolla
$25.85

Bistec Encebollado Con Arroz

Steak sautéed with onions and tomatoes, served with white rice, beans and salsa criolla
$25.85

Milanesa Pollo- 2 Opciones

Breaded chicken breast with choice of 2 sides
$23.56

Tallarin Verde con Bistec

Grilled steak atop spaghetti in a creamy green basil sauce, served with a slice of fried potato.
$24.85

Tallarin Verde con Pechuga Pollo

Grilled chicken breast served over spaghetti tossed in a vibrant green basil and spinach sauce.
$24.85

Tallarin Verde con Milanesa Pollo

Breaded chicken cutlet served over spaghetti tossed in a creamy spinach and basil sauce, accompanied by a fried potato wedge.
$26.85

Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken

Pollo Entero Solo

1 whole rotisserie chicken
$21.85•91% (12)

1/2 Pollo Solo

Half rotisserie chicken
$12.00•94% (38)

Combo #1 TO GO

1 pollo entero, papa frita O arroz blanco y ensalada mixta "No substitutes"
$29.85•100% (40)

1/2 Pollo- 2 Opciones

Half rotisserie chicken with 2 sides
$17.85•91% (23)

Seafood

Chaufa De Mariscos

Peruvian-style seafood fried rice
$26.85

Lomo De Pescado

Sauteed fish mixed with onions, tomatoes, soy sauce, and fries
$24.85

Chaufa Especial

Fried rice with chicken, beef, & shrimp
$24.85•93% (43)

Salmon a La Parilla Con 2 Opciones

Grilled salmon with a choice of 2 sides
$24.85

Sudado De Mariscos

Broiled fish & seafood stew
$26.85

Sea Bass Empanizado

Fresh breaded sea bass fillet served with two options
$23.56

Salmon 'El Gordo

Grilled salmon topped with shrimp in a creamy aji amarillo sauce served with white rice
$29.81

Pescado a Lo Macho

Pan-fried fish fillet in a Peruvian cream sauce mixed with shrimp, mussels, and calamari
$26.85

Arroz Con Mariscos

Seafood yellow rice
$26.85

Tallarin Saltado De Mariscos

Peruvian lo mein-style seafood spaghetti
$29.81

Chicharron De Pescado

Battered fried fish pieces served with fried yucca and salsa criolla
$23.85

Jalea

Deep-fried seafood
$26.85•73% (15)

Chaufa 'El Gordo

Fish & shrimp Peruvian fried rice
$26.85•90% (10)

Side Orders

Tostones

Mashed plantains
$6.06•87% (16)

Yucca Frita

Fried cassava
$6.06•86% (15)

Salsa Criolla

Peruvian onion and tomato salad with lime juice
$6.06•87% (8)

Maduros

Sweet plantains
$6.06•95% (66)
#1 Most liked

Arroz Blanco

White rice
$6.06•83% (18)

Arroz Amarillo

Yellow rice
$6.06•100% (26)

Ensalada

Mixed salad
$6.06

Papas Fritas

French fries
$6.06•95% (21)

Frijoles Rojos

Red beans
$6.06•100% (18)

Steamed Vegetables

Steamed vegetables
$6.85

Sodas & Juices

Coca-Cola, 12oz Can

The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that america loves.
$2.85

Sprite, 12oz Can

The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
$2.85

Ginger ale 12oz Can

$2.85

Diet Coke, 12oz Can

A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
$2.85

Inca Kola

$3.50

Seltzer Water 12oz Can

$2.85

Homemade Passion Fruit Juice 16oz

Tangy and refreshing passion fruit juice with a vibrant, tropical flavor.
$4.85

Chicha Morada (Peruvian Purple Corn Juice) 16oz

Purple corn juice with hints of pineapple and apple, lightly spiced with cinnamon and cloves.
$5.50

Peruvian Green Sauce

El Gordo's Famous Green Sauce

A creamy Peruvian green sauce with a mild spice, perfect for enhancing the flavor of various dishes.
$15.00
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