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Vaina Pa' Buena
1174 Elizabeth Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07201, USA14 min
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Featured Items
Encebollado Regular / Regular Onion Sauce
$18.60
Seco de Carne / Beef Stew
$21.83
Lomo Saltado / Sautéed Loin
$18.72
Carne Asada / Roast Meat
$24.84
Arroz Chaulafan / Chaulafan Rice
$25.92
Guatita
$19.76
Encebollado Triple / Triple Onion Stew
$27.96
Bandera Ecuatoriana / Ecuadorian Flag
$37.90
Encebollado Mixto / Mix Stew with Onions
$21.80
Caldo de Gallina / Hen Broth
$19.64
Seco de Carne / Beef Stew
$23.83
Arroz Chaulafan / Chaulafan Rice
$23.92
Tigrillo con Bistec y Huevo / Tigrillo with Steak and Egg
$24.50
Bollo de Pescado / Fish Bun
$22.80
Desayuno Ranchero / Ranch Breakfast
$16.55
Picada Personal / Personal Snack
$34.15
Bolón Manaba / Manaba Ball
$16.99
Salchipapas / Sausages and Potatoes
$13.51
Entraña en Salsa de Camarón al Ajillo / Outside Skirt in Garlic Shrimp Sauce
$37.39
Chuleta Asada / Grilled Pork Chop
$24.80
Ceviche de Pescado / Fish Ceviche
$21.79
Guatiseco de Carne / Beef Guatiseco
$28.08
Canastas de Plátano / Banana Baskets
$21.99
Jalea Real / Royal Jelly
$44.98
Alitas / Chicken Wings
$15.59
Full Menu
10:00 am - 1:25 amMost Ordered
The most commonly ordered items and dishes from this store
Encebollado Regular / Regular Onion Sauce
Tender fish chunks in a rich, savory broth topped with sliced red onions and fresh herbs.
$18.60
Lomo Saltado / Sautéed Loin
Tender beef strips sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and green onions, served alongside rice.
$18.72
Seco de Carne / Beef Stew
Tender beef chunks simmered in a rich sauce, accompanied by fluffy rice, ripe plantain, and fresh avocado slices.
$21.83
Guatita
Tender tripe and potatoes in a rich peanut sauce, served with achiote rice, ripe plantain, and avocado slices.
$19.76
Arroz Chaulafan / Chaulafan Rice
Stir-fried rice with peas, diced meat, and egg, garnished with avocado slices and plantains.
$25.92
Carne Asada / Roast Meat
Grilled beef accompanied by savory beans, white rice, and ripe plantains.
$24.84
Bandera Ecuatoriana / Ecuadorian Flag
Trio of rice, plantains, and avocado. Choice of classic or seafood preparation. A harmonious blend emblematic of Ecuadorian flavors.
$37.90
Encebollado Triple / Triple Onion Stew
Tender fish and shrimp in a savory broth, topped with sliced red onions and fresh herbs.
$27.96
Encebollado Mixto / Mix Stew with Onions
Shrimp stew with onions features tender shrimp, sliced red onions, and fresh cilantro in a savory broth, accompanied by lime wedges for added zest.
$21.80
Patacones / Fried Green Plantains
$5.20
Menu del Dia
El plato varía todos los días, es el especial de la casa
Menu Lunch del Dia
Este plato incluye sopa, plato fuerte y bebida, tenemos un plato diferente de lunes a viernes, consultar.
$14.99
Desayunos / Breakfast
Desayuno Ranchero / Ranch Breakfast
Papas salteadas, huevos,chorizo. / Sautéed potatoes, eggs, chorizo.
$16.55
Desayuno Parrillero con Carne / Barbecue Breakfast with Meat
Pan tostado o panqueques, carne, huevos, tocineta. / Toast or pancakes, meat, eggs, bacon.
$15.50
Desayuno Combo Americano / American Combo Breakfast
Pan tostado o panqueques, huevo, tocineta, chorizo. / Toasted bread or pancakes, egg, bacon, chorizo.
$14.40
Desayuno Parrillero con Pollo / BBQ Breakfast with Chicken
Pan francés o panqueques, huevos, tocineta, pollo. / French bread or pancakes, eggs, bacon, chicken.
$16.50
Bolón de Queso / Cheese Ball
Mashed plantain ball mixed with cheese, garnished with shredded cheese.
$12.50
Tigrillo en Salsa de Camarón al Ajillo / Tigrillo in Garlic Shrimp Sauce
Green plantain mash with garlic shrimp in a creamy sauce, garnished with fresh herbs and crispy pork bits.
$28.99
Tigrillo Solo / Plain Tigrillo
A hearty mix of mashed green plantains with scrambled eggs and cheese, topped with crispy pork chunks.
$17.00
Tigrillo con Bistec y Huevo / Tigrillo with Steak and Egg
Tigrillo with tender steak strips, topped with a fried egg and garnished with herbs. Served alongside a savory plantain mash adorned with crispy pork bits.
$24.50
Bolón Manaba / Manaba Ball
Mashed plantains mixed with crispy pork, topped with cheese, scallions, and a sprinkle of pork cracklings.
$16.99
Bolón Vaina Pa Buena Bistec con Huevo / Vaina Pa Buena Ball with Steak and Egg
Mashed plantain ball with savory steak in a rich tomato-onion sauce, accompanied by two fried eggs.
$21.76
Bolón de Chicharrón / Fried Pork Rind Ball
Savory mashed plantain ball mixed with crispy pork rinds and cheese.
$15.99
Patacones con Queso / Plantains with Cheese
Crispy fried plantains topped with shredded cheese, offering a savory combination of textures and flavors.
$13.48
Maduro con Queso / Ripe Plantain with Cheese
Sweet ripe plantains topped with shredded cheese, offering a balance of natural sweetness and savory flavors.
$13.48
Bolón Mixto de Chicharrón y Queso / Mixed Ball with Pork Rinds and Cheese
$21.99
Entradas / Appetizers
Canastas de Plátano / Banana Baskets
$21.99
Patacones con Queso / Plantains with Cheese
Crispy fried plantain slices topped with crumbled cheese, offering a savory and satisfying appetizer.
$13.48
Maduro con Queso / Ripe Plantains with Cheese
Sweet ripe plantains topped with shredded cheese, offering a blend of natural sweetness and savory flavors.
$13.48
Tacos Chicharron
Orden de 3 tacos con chicharrones
$19.99
Principales / Mains
Guatiencebollado
Tender fish topped with red onions and cilantro, served with creamy potato stew and sliced avocado alongside white rice.
$25.99
Salmón a la Parrilla / Grilled Salmon
Salmón a la parrilla con vegetales. / Grilled salmon with vegetables.
$25.99
Salmón en Crema de Limón / Salmon in Lemon Cream
Grilled salmon topped with lemon cream, served with mashed potatoes and sautéed green beans.
$31.20
Filete de Pescado Apanado / Breaded Fish Fillet
Filete de pescado apanado con arroz ensalada y patacones. Opcional puedes elegir el acompañamiento. / Breaded fish fillet with rice, salad, and plantain chips. Optional you can choose your side dish.
$25.99
Lomo Saltado / Sautéed Loin
Tender beef strips sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and green onions, served alongside rice.
$18.72
Pollo Saltado / Chicken Stir-Fry
Stir-fried chicken with onions, tomatoes, and cilantro, served over crispy fries with a side of white rice.
$18.72
Fettuccine Alfredo con Camarón / Fettuccine Alfredo with Shrimp
Fettuccine pasta coated in creamy Alfredo sauce, topped with succulent shrimp and garnished with microgreens.
$27.03
Fettuccine Alfredo con Pollo / Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken
Fettuccine pasta with creamy Alfredo sauce, tender chicken pieces, and garnished with fresh herbs and grated cheese.
$23.91
Picada Parrandera / Party Snack
Carne, pollo, chorizo, chicharrón, morcilla. Mixto de yuca, papas fritas, papas criollas, ensalada de repollo dulce. / Beef, chicken, chorizo, pork rinds, blood sausage. Mixed with yucca, french fries, small yellow potatoes, sweet cabbage salad.
$62.40
Picada Vaina Pa' Buena / Vaina Pa' Buena Sampler
Sugerido 4-5 personas. Incluye Carne, pollo, chicharrón, chorizo y mixto de tostones, papas, yuca frita. / Suggested for 4-5 people. Includes beef, chicken, pork rinds, chorizo, and a mix of plantain chips, potatoes, and fried yucca.
$78.00
Jalea Real / Royal Jelly
Crispy fried seafood with red onion, tomatoes, and herbs, accompanied by mussels and yuca.
$44.98
Arroz con Mariscos / Seafood Rice
A savory mix of rice with shrimp, mussels, and clams, garnished with avocado slices and accompanied by fried plantains.
$31.19
Arroz Chaulafan / Chaulafan Rice
Stir-fried rice with vegetables, egg, and avocado slices, accompanied by fried plantains.
$23.92
Seco de Chivo / Goat Stew
Tender goat stew in a rich sauce, served with saffron rice, ripe plantain, and sliced avocado.
$25.99
Seco de Carne / Beef Stew
Tender beef chunks simmered in a rich sauce, accompanied by fluffy rice, ripe plantain, and fresh avocado slices.
$21.83
Pargo Frito / Fried Snapper
Whole fried snapper garnished with lime slices, accompanied by crispy plantain slices and a fresh salad with cucumbers and tomatoes.
$32.24
Filete de Corvina / Corvina Fillet
Corvina fillet with preparation choice: fried or with coconut.
$25.99
Guatita
Tender tripe and potatoes in a rich peanut sauce, served with achiote rice, ripe plantain, and avocado slices.
$19.76
Camarones Apanados / Breaded Shrimp
Crispy breaded shrimp served with a side of fries, rice, avocado slices, and dipping sauce.
$22.88
Seco de Chancho / Pork Stew
Tender pork pieces in a rich stew, served with rice, avocado slices, and plantains.
$20.79
Guati Tallarín con Maduros / Guati Noodles with Plantains
Noodles with tender beef, served alongside seasoned rice, creamy potato stew, and sweet fried plantains.
$22.88
Bandera Ecuatoriana / Ecuadorian Flag
Trio of rice, plantains, and avocado. Choice of classic or seafood preparation. A harmonious blend emblematic of Ecuadorian flavors.
$37.90
Guatiseco de Carne / Beef Guatiseco
Tender beef stew with potatoes in a savory sauce, served alongside seasoned rice and a ripe plantain.
$28.08
Sartenazo
$35.00
Asados / Roasts
Chuleta Asada / Grilled Pork Chop
Grilled pork chop seasoned with traditional Ecuadorian spices, served with a side of rice and beans.
$24.80
Carne Asada / Roast Meat
Grilled beef accompanied by savory beans, white rice, and ripe plantains.
$24.84
Entraña en Salsa de Camarón al Ajillo / Outside Skirt in Garlic Shrimp Sauce
Outside skirt steak topped with garlic shrimp sauce, accompanied by a side of rice and beans.
$37.39
Entraña Asada / Roasted Skirt Steak
Grilled skirt steak paired with seasoned pinto beans and a side of white rice.
$35.27
Filete de Pollo Asado o a la Parrilla / Grilled or Roasted Chicken Fillet
Chicken fillet, grilled or roasted. Preparation choice available.
$21.76
Tongas
Tonga de Gallina / Hen Tonga
Tender hen with rice, topped with a savory sauce, accompanied by a ripe plantain, all wrapped in a banana leaf.
$27.00
Tonga de Mariscos / Seafood Tonga
A stew of mixed seafood served over rice, accompanied by fried plantain and avocado slices, wrapped in a banana leaf.
$34.99
Bollos / Buns
Bollo de Pescado / Fish Bun
Savory fish bun wrapped in banana leaf, accompanied by white rice and a side of fresh tomato and onion salad.
$22.80
Bollo de Camarón / Shrimp Bun
Shrimp-filled bun wrapped in a banana leaf, accompanied by rice and a side of tomato and onion salad.
$23.88
Bollo de Mixto / Mixed Bun
Steamed bun filled with shrimp and fish, wrapped in banana leaves, served with a side of rice and tomato-onion salad.
$25.96
Bollo en Salsa de Mariscos / Bun in Seafood Sauce
Savory corn dough bun filled with seafood, topped with shrimp, and served in a rich seafood sauce.
$32.12
Caldos / Broths
Sopa Marinera / Seafood Soup
A rich seafood soup with shrimp, clams, and crab, garnished with fresh cilantro and served with lime wedges.
$29.12
Caldo de Gallina / Hen Broth
Tender hen leg in a savory broth with potatoes, garnished with fresh cilantro and green onions. Served with lime wedges and pepper on the side.
$19.64
Menú Infantil / Kids Menu
Alitas / Chicken Wings
Disfruta nuestras jugosas alitas, recién preparadas. / Enjoy our juicy wings, freshly prepared.
$15.59
Hamburguesa Sencilla / Simple Burger
Juicy beef patty with crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and creamy sauce, paired with golden fries.
$18.20
Papas Fritas / French Fries
Classic, crispy potatoes fried to perfection and served as a delightful accompaniment.
$5.20
Papi Pollos / Fries Chicken
Crispy fried chicken wings paired with golden French fries.
$15.59
Salchipapas / Sausages and Potatoes
Crispy fries topped with sliced sausages, drizzled with ketchup and mayonnaise.
$13.51
Postres / Desserts
Brownie con Helado / Brownie with Ice Cream
El postre ideal: Brownie de chocolate cubierto con salsa Hershey's, acompañado de una bola de helado gourmet. / The ideal dessert: Chocolate brownie covered with Hershey's sauce, accompanied by a scoop of gourmet ice cream.
$11.43
Bebidas / Drinks
Té / Tea
Choice of chamomile, rice drink, lemon verbena, or cinnamon flavors.
$3.11
Sodas
Choice of Coke, Sprite, or Fanta.
$3.12
Chocolate Caliente / Hot Chocolate
Creamy hot chocolate, perfect for warming the soul.
$6.23
Café con Leche / Coffee with Milk
Rich blend of coffee and milk, creating a smooth and creamy drink.
$3.64
Café Regular / Regular Coffee
Freshly brewed coffee with rich aroma and smooth texture.
$2.60
Batidos / Smoothies
Assorted fruit smoothies featuring fresh strawberries, bananas, and spinach, blended to a smooth consistency.
$7.27
Cenas / Dinner
Entraña en Salsa de Camarón al Ajillo / Outside Skirt in Garlic Shrimp Sauce
Grilled outside skirt steak topped with garlic shrimp sauce, served with rice and stewed beans.
$36.39
Entraña Asada / Roasted Outside Skirt
Grilled outside skirt steak served with crispy fries and a fresh salad of lettuce, tomatoes, and red onions.
$34.27
Arroz Chaulafan / Chaulafan Rice
Stir-fried rice with peas, diced meat, and egg, garnished with avocado slices and plantains.
$25.92
Ceviche de Camarón / Shrimp Ceviche
$23.92
Canastas de Plátano / Banana Baskets
$21.99
Papas Fritas / French Fries
Classic, crispy potatoes fried to perfection and served as a delightful accompaniment.
$7.20
Papi Pollos / Daddy Chickens
Tiras de pollo con papas. / Chicken tenders with French fries.
$15.99
Salchi Papas / Sausages and Potatoes
Sliced sausages and crispy fries topped with ketchup and mayonnaise.
$15.51
Jalea Real / Royal Jelly
Filete de pescado apanado, camarón, aros de calamar y ceviche. / Breaded fish fillet, shrimp, calamari rings, ceviche.
$58.98
Jalea Grande / Large Jelly
Filete de pescado apanado, camarón, aros de calamar. / Breaded fish fillet, shrimp, calamari rings.
$47.04
Jalea Pequeña / Small Jelly
Filete de pescado apanado, camarón, aros de calamar. / Breaded fish fillet, shrimp, calamari rings.
$32.68
Picada Vaina Pa' Buena / Vaina Pa' Buena Sampler
Sugerido para 4-5 personas. Incluye carne, pollo, chicharrón, chorizo, y mixto de tostones, papas, yuca frita. / Suggested for 4-5 people. Includes beef, chicken, pork rinds, chorizo, and a mix of plantain chips, potatoes, and fried yucca.
$104.00
Picada Mediana / Medium Sized Minced Meat
Recomendado para 2-3 personas. Incluye carne de res, pollo, chicharrón, chorizo, y mixto de tostones, papas y yuca frita. / Suggested for 2-3 people. Includes beef, chicken, pork rinds, chorizo, and mixed plantain chips, potatoes, fried yucca.
$57.80
Picada Personal / Personal Snack
Sugerido 1 persona. Incluye carne, pollo, chicharrón, chorizo y mixto de tostones, papas, yuca frita. / Suggested for 1 person. Includes beef, chicken, pork rinds, chorizo, a mix of plantain chips, potatoes, and fried yucca.
$34.15
Alitas / Chicken Wings
Choice of chicken wings flavors—Plain, Hot, BBQ, Honey Mustard, and Ranch.
$15.59
Picada Parrandera / Party Snack
Carne, pollo, chorizo, chicharrón, morcilla. Mixto de yuca, papas fritas, papas criollas, ensalada. / Beef, chicken, chorizo, pork rinds, blood sausage. Mixed with yucca, french fries, small yellow potatoes, salad.
$80.40
Ceviche de Pescado / Fish Ceviche
$21.79
Ceviche Mixto / Mixed Ceviche
$29.08
Fettuccine Alfredo con Pollo / Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken
Tender chicken and fettuccine pasta in a creamy Alfredo sauce, garnished with fresh herbs and grated cheese.
$23.91
Fettuccine Alfredo con Camarón / Fettuccine Alfredo with Shrimp
Creamy fettuccine pasta with tender shrimp, garnished with fresh herbs.
$27.03
Fettuccine Alfredo con Pollo, Tocino y Camarón / Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken, Bacon and Shrimp
Fettuccine pasta coated in creamy Alfredo sauce, topped with tender chicken, crispy bacon bits, and succulent shrimp, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
$31.19
Ceviche Frito / Fried Ceviche
$20.79
Pollo Saltado / Sautéed Chicken
Sautéed chicken with onions, tomatoes, and cilantro, served over fries with a side of white rice.
$18.72
Ceviche Tres Tonos / Three Tone Ceviche
Leche de tigre, ají rocoto, ají amarillo. / Tiger's milk, rocoto chili, yellow chili.
$26.00
Lomo Saltado / Sautéed Loin
Tender beef strips sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and peppers, accompanied by crispy fries and a side of white rice.
$20.72
Filete de Pescado Apanado / Breaded Fish Fillet
Filete de pescado apanado con arroz, ensalada y patacones. / Breaded fish fillet with rice, salad, and plantain chips.
$26.99
Salmón en Crema de Limón / Salmon in Lemon Cream
$31.20
Salmón a la Parrilla / Grilled Salmon
Salmón a la parrilla con vegetales. / Grilled salmon with vegetables.
$25.99
Salmón en Reducción de Piña / Salmon in Pineapple Reduction
$31.20
Tacos de Chicharrón / Fried Pork Rind Tacos
Chicharrón, guacamole y rábano. / Fried pork rinds, guacamole, and radish.
$19.71
Secos / Stews
Seco de Carne / Beef Stew
Tender beef pieces in a rich stew, served with yellow rice, ripe plantain, and fresh avocado slices.
$23.83
Seco de Chivo / Goat Stew
Tender goat stew with a rich, savory sauce, served alongside seasoned rice and a ripe plantain. Garnished with fresh herbs and avocado slices.
$25.99
Encebollados / Onion Dishes
Guatiencebollado
Tender fish marinated with onions, served with white rice, creamy potato stew, and avocado slices.
$26.99
Encebollado Mixto / Mix Stew with Onions
Shrimp stew with onions features tender shrimp, sliced red onions, and fresh cilantro in a savory broth, accompanied by lime wedges for added zest.
$21.80
Encebollado Vaina Pa' Buena / Vaina Pa' Buena Onion Stew
Tender shrimp and fish in a savory broth, garnished with red onions, fresh herbs, and mussels.
$35.31
Encebollado Regular / Regular Onion Sauce
Tender fish chunks in a rich, savory broth topped with sliced red onions and fresh herbs.
$18.60
Encebollado Triple / Triple Onion Stew
Tender fish and shrimp in a savory broth, topped with sliced red onions and fresh herbs.
$27.96
Ceviches
Ceviche Vaina Pa' Buena
Deliciosa mezcla de concha, camarón, pescado y pulpo fresco, marinados en nuestro toque especial de cítricos y especias, creando un sabor único y refrescante que celebra lo mejor del mar. Viene acompañado con chifle y arroz. / A delicious mix of clams, shrimp, fish, and fresh octopus, marinated in our special blend of citrus and spices, creating a unique and refreshing flavor that celebrates the best of the sea. Served with plantain chips and rice.
$36.35
Ceviche Mixto / Fish and Shellfish Ceviche
$29.38
Ceviche Mixto de Pescado y Camarón / Mixed Fish and Shrimp Ceviche
$28.08
Ceviche de Camarón / Shrimp Ceviche
$26.92
Ceviche de Concha / Conch Ceviche
$29.00
Ceviche de Pescado / Fish Ceviche
$21.79
Ceviche Manabi
$24.88
Guaticeviche
$28.04
Cazuelas / Casseroles
Cazuela de Pescado / Fish Casserole
Tender fish pieces nestled in a rich, savory plantain and peanut sauce, enhanced with bell pepper accents.
$24.80
Cazuela de Camarón / Shrimp Casserole
Shrimp casserole with a rich, savory blend of shrimp and plantains, garnished with fresh herbs.
$26.80
Cazuela Marinera / Seafood Casserole
A rich seafood casserole featuring shrimp, crab, clams, mussels, and squid, garnished with fresh herbs.
$35.12
Cazuela Mixta / Mixed Casserole
A savory mix of shrimp, fish, and plantains, topped with fresh herbs in a hearty Ecuadorian casserole.
$29.96
Acompañantes / Sides
Arroz Blanco / White Rice
Fluffy, steamed white rice - a versatile side dish.
$5.20
Arroz Amarillo / Yellow Rice
$5.20
Habichuelas / Beans
$5.20
Maduros / Sweet Plantains
Caramelized sweet plantains, a delightfully sweet side dish.
$5.20
Papas Fritas / French Fries
Classic, crispy potatoes fried to perfection and served as a delightful accompaniment.
$5.20
Patacones / Fried Green Plantains
$5.20
Yuca Frita / Fried Cassava
Golden Fried Cassava Sticks - Crispy Outside, Fluffy Interior
$5.20
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