Menu
La Churreria is a beloved Cuban-Latin American restaurant in Union City, NJ, known for its authentic and flavorful dishes. Customers rave about the masitas de puerco, chicharos, Cuban hamburgers, and breaded fillet of fish. The oxtails with black rice, yuca, and sandwiches are also highly recommended. The food is described as "fingerlickinggood" and "obscenely great," with burst of flavors and ripest ingredients. The casual atmosphere and friendly service make it a favorite spot for families and food enthusiasts. Don't miss out on their signature churros and unique drinks like the refreshing lemonade with lime and lemongrass. La Churreria is a must-visit for those craving authentic Caribbean cuisine and a taste of traditional Cuban flavors.
Desayuno
#1. Two Huevos
2 fried or scrambled eggs. Each breakfast comes with toasted bread and cafe con leche.
#2. Two Huevos and Jamon
2 fried or scrambled eggs and ham. Each breakfast comes with toasted bread and cafe con leche.
Two Huevos and Chorizo
2 fried or scrambled eggs and Spanish sausage. Each breakfast comes with toasted bread and cafe con leche.
#4. Two Huevos and Tocino
2 fried or scrambled eggs and bacon. Each breakfast comes with toasted bread and cafe con leche.
#6. Tortilla de Jamon
Ham omelete. Each breakfast comes with toasted bread and cafe con leche.
#7. Tortilla de Chorizo
Spanish sausage omelet. Each breakfast comes with toasted bread and cafe con leche.
#8. Tortilla de Platano Maduro
Sweet plantain omelet. Each breakfast comes with toasted bread and cafe con leche.
#9. Tortilla de Tomate, Cebolla, Pimiento y Queso Americano
Tomatoes, onions, peppers and American cheese omelet. Each breakfast comes with toasted bread and cafe con leche.
#10. Bistec a Caballo
Steak and eggs. Each breakfast comes with toasted bread and cafe con leche.
Breakfast 2 Huevos After 1 PM
2 fried or scrambled eggs.
#2. Two Huevos and Jamon After 1 PM
2 fried or scrambled eggs and ham.
#3. Two Huevos and Chorizo After 1 PM
2 fried or scrambled eggs and Spanish sausage.
#4. Two Huevos and Tocino After 1 PM
2 fried or scrambled eggs and bacon.
#5. Two Huevos and Pavo After 1 PM
2 fried or scrambled eggs and turkey.
#6. Tortilla de Jamon After 1 PM
Ham omelete.
#7. Tortilla de Chorizo After 1 PM
Spanish sausage omelet.
#8. Tortilla de Platano Maduro After 1 PM
Sweet plantain omelet.
#9. Tortilla de Tomate, Cebolla, Pimiento y Queso Americano After 1 PM
Tomatoes, onions, peppers and American cheese omelet.
#10. Bistec a Caballo After 1 PM
Steak and eggs.
Desayuno After 100 PM
Aperitivos
Croqueta de Jamon
Ham croquette.
Papa Rellana
Crispy stuffed mashed potatoes with ground beef.
Empanadas
Fried turnover.
Tamal de Maiz
Corn tamale stuffed with pork.
Maduros
Fried sweet plantains.
Tostones
Fried green plantains.
Yuca Frita
Fried cassava.
Mariquitas de Platano
Plantain chips.
Chicharron de Cerdo .5 libras
Chorizo a la Plancha
Grilled spanish sausage.
Camarones Ajillo
Shrimp in garlic sauce.
Chicharron de cerdo 1 libra
Sopa de Pollo (Grande)
Chicken soup.
Caldo Gallego (Regular)
Spanish style white bean soup.
Sancocho Criollo (Regular)
Beef soup.
Potage de Chicharos (Regular)
Split pea soup.
Tamale en Cazuela (Regular)
Creamy corn soup.
Potaje de Garbanzos (Regular)
Chickpea soup.
Potaje de Lentejas (Regular)
Lentil soup.
Sopa de Pescado (Regular)
Fish soup.
Ajiaco Criollo
Creole style soup.
Sopa de Mariscos
Seafood soup.
Caldo Gallego (Grande)
Spanish style white bean soup.
Potage de Chicharos (Grande)
Split pea soup.
Sopa de Pollo (Regular)
Chicken soup.
Sopas
Carne
Churrasco
Large skirt steak.
Baby Churrasco
Small skirt steak.
Churrasco con Bistec de Pollo
Skirt steak with grilled chicken steak.
Fajita Mixta
Bistec de carne, pollo y camarones. Steak, chicken and shrimp.
Bistec de Higado a la Plancha
Grilled beef liver steak.
Higado a la Italiana
Beef liver Italian style.
Bistec de Cerdo a la Plancha
Grilled pork steak.
Bistec de Cerdo Empanizado
Breaded pork steak.
Chuleta de Cerdo Frita
Fried pork chops.
Chuleta de Cerdo Ahumada
Smoked pork chops.
Bistec de Pollo a la Plancha
Grilled chicken steak.
Bistec de Pollo Empanizado
Breaded chicken steak.
Bistec de Pollo Ajillo
Chicken steak in garlic sauce.
Filetillo de Pollo Salteado
Sauteed chicken filet and peppers.
Filetillo de Pollo con Camarones
Chicken filet with shrimp.
Pechuga de Pollo a la Uruguaya
Breaded chicken steak with ham and cheese.
Chicharron de Pollo
Fried chicken chunks.
Trocitos de Pollo Empanizado con papa fritas
Chicken fingers with french fries
Pollo
Pescados y Mariscos
Camarones al Ajillo
Shrimps in garlic sauce.
Camarones Enchilados
Shrimps in creole sauce.
Arros con Camarones
Yellow rice with shrimp.
Filete de Pargo a la Espanola
Red snapper filet in red sauce.
Filete de Pargo Empanizado
Breaded red snapper.
Filete de Pargo a la Plancha
Grilled red snapper.
Pargo Rojo Frito
Fried red snapper.
Pargo Rojo al Horno
Broiled red snapper.
Salmon a la Parilla
Grilled salmon.
Filet de Pescado al Horno
Baked fish fillet.
Filet de Tilapia a la Plancha
Tilapia fish fillet in garlic sauce.
Filet de Tilapia a la Plancha Special
Grilled tilapia fish fillet..
Arroz Frito con Camarones Special
Fried rice with shrimp.
Mofongo con Masitas de Puerco Special
Viene con solamente un accompanate. Mashed green plantainswith fried pork chunks.
Mofongo con Camarones Enchilados Special
Viene con solamente un accompanate. Mashed green plantainswith shrimp creole.
Mofongo con Camarones Ajillo Special
Viene con solamente un accompanate. Mashed green plantainswith shrimp in garlic sauce.
Especiales del Dia
Especiales Cubano
Picadillo Criollo Cuban Special
Creole ground beef.
Carne con Papa Cuban Special
Beef stew.
Boliche Cuban Special
Pot roast in red sauce.
Ropa Vieja Cuban Special
Shredded beef.
Rabo Guisado Cuban Special
Oxtail stew.
Vaca Frita Cuban Special
Grilled flank steak.
Bistec de Palomilla Cuban
Cuban style steak.
Bistec de Res Empanizado
Breaded beef steak.
Bistec de Milanesa Cuban Special
Breaded beef steak with ham and cheese.
Lechon Asado Cuban Special
Roast pork.
Masitas de Cerdo Cuban Special
Fried pork chunks.
Fricase de Pollo Cuban Special
Chicken fricassee.
Fricase de Cerdo Cuban Special
Pork fricassee.
Arroz con Pollo Cuban Special
Yellow rice with chicken.
Chicharron de Pollo Cuban Special
Fried chicken chunks.
Patitas de Cerdo en Salsa Cuban Special
Pork legs in red sauce.
Bacalao con Papas Cuban Special
Cod fish stew.
Arroz Blanco
White rice.
Arroz Moro
White rice mixed with black bean.
Arroz Amarillo
Yellow rice.
Maduro
Fried sweet plantains.
Yuca con Mojo
Cassava with garlic sauce.
Frijoles Negros
Black beans.
Frijoles Rojos
Red beans.
Papas Fritas
French fries.
Ensalada
Side salad.
Acompanantes
Sandwiches
Cubano Regular Sandwich
Cuban sandwich.
Cubanito Pequeno
Small Cuban sandwich.
Media Noche Regular Sandwich
Midnight sandwich.
Sandwich de Pernil Sandwich
Roast pork sandwich.
Sandwich de Jamon y Queso
Ham and cheese sandwich.
Croqueta Preparada
Croquette sandwich.
Papa Rellena Preparada Sandwich
Stuffed potato sandwich.
Choripan Sandwich
Spanish sausage sandwich.
Sandwich de Pollo con Papas Fritas
Chicken sandwich with french fries.
Sandwich de Pollo Empanizado con Papas Fritas
Breaded chicken sandwich with french fries.
Frita Cubana Sandwich
Cuban style hamburger.
Hamburguesa con Papas Fritas
Hamburger with french fries.
Hamburguesa con Queso y Papas Fritas
Cheeseburger with french fries.
Pan con Bistec Regular Sandwich
Regular steak sandwich.
Pan con Bistec de la Casa
House special steak sandwich. Lechuga, tomate y papas fritas. Lettuce, tomatoes and french fries.
Pan con Lechon y Papas Fritas
Roast pork sandwich with onions, garlic sauce and french fries.
Flan
Tres Leches
3 milks sponge cake.
Churros
Postres
Cafe
Cafe Espresso
Espresso.
Cortadito
Mini espresso with steamed milk.
Cafe con Leche
Espresso with steamed milk.
Cappuccino
Chocolate Caliente
Hot chocolate.
Te
Hot tea.
Batidos
Shakes.
Limonada
Lemonade.
Jugo de Naranja
Orange juice.
Soda
Bottled Water
Batidos, Jugos, y Sodas