Cafe Platano

2042 University Ave, Berkeley
(510) 704-0325

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Pupusas Lunch Special with Tamales Pupusas and Plantain
Bistec Encebollado
Pollo Asado Plate
Broiled Yuca Fries
Rice and Plantain
Fried Plantains
Frijole Pupusa
Camarones Side
Avocado Salad
Steak Plate

Menu

Pupusas
Queso y Vegetales Pupusa
Cheese, zucchini, tomato, onion.
Revuelta con Frijoles Pupusa
Pork, black beans & cheese.
Queso y Loroco Pupusa
Cheese & salvadoran vegetable.
Queso y Frijoles Pupusa
Black beans & cheese.
Frijole Negro Pupusa
Black beans.
Revuelta Pupusa
Pork & cheese.
Chicharron Pupusa
Pork.
Queso Pupusa
Cheese.
Pollo con Queso Pupusa
Chicken & cheese.
Res Pupusa
Beef.
Res con Queso Pupusa
Beef and cheese.

Lunch Special
#1. Two Pupusas and Plantains Lunch Special
Thick corn cake that has been stuffed with a savory filling.
#2. Two Pupusas and Small Avocado Salad Lunch Special
Thick corn cake that has been stuffed with a savory filling.
#3. Two Pupusas with a side of Sour Cream and platanos Lunch Special
Thick corn cake that has been stuffed with a savory filling.
#4. Two Pupusas and Chicken Tamale Lunch Special
Thick corn cake that has been stuffed with a savory filling.
#5. Two Pupusas and Steamed Corn Tamale and Sour Cream​ Lunch Special
Thick corn cake that has been stuffed with a savory filling.
#6. One Pupusa, Sour Cream, and Chicken Tamale Lunch Special
Thick corn cake that has been stuffed with a savory filling.
#7. One Pupusa, Plantain with Sour Cream and Corn Tamale Lunch Special
Thick corn cake that has been stuffed with a savory filling.
#8. One Pupusa, Plantain with Sour Cream and Small Avocado Salad Lunch Special
Thick corn cake that has been stuffed with a savory filling.
#9. Two Pupusas with Small Tropical Salad​​ Lunch Special
Thick corn cake that has been stuffed with a savory filling.

Platillos
Ensalada Tropical
Tiger shrimp, papaya, mango, coconut, cashewsand romaine lettuce served with a tangy cilantro dressing.
Ensalada Tropical Without Shrimp
Papaya, mango, coconut, cashewsand romaine lettuce served with a tangy cilantro dressing.
Ensalada de Aguacate
Avocado, black beans, tomatoes, red onions, Parmesan cheese, romaine lettuce served with a tangy cilantro dressing.
Ensalada de Aguacate with Chicken
Avocado, black beans, tomatoes, red onions, Parmesan cheese, romaine lettuce served with a tangy cilantro dressing. Served with chicken.
Platanos
Fried plantains, refried beans & cream.
Pastelitos
Corn masa stuffed with shredded chicken, carrots, green beans & potato.
Yucca
Cosida o frita. Yucca steamed or fried, pork, fresh cabbage salad & salsa.
Yucca without Pork
Cosida o frita. Yucca steamed or fried, fresh cabbage salad & salsa.
Tamales de Elote
White ground corn served steamed or fried with cream and queso fresco.
Tamales de Sal
Chicken tamales with potato & gravy steamed in plantain leaves.
Pan con Pollo
Warm chicken sandwich, lettuce, tomato, mayo, curtidoin a sweet roll.
Sopa de Res
Beef soup simmered with carrots, cabbage, yuca, chayote squash in a light mint leaves flavored broth.
Sopa de Pollo a la Parrilla
Served with a side of Salvadorian rice, grilled chicken on the side.
Sopa de Pescado
Seafood soup with tilapia, clams, octopus, prawns & seafood broth with cilantro sprigs.

​​​​Dinner Plates
Bistec Plate
New York steak sauteed with onions & bell peppers in a light tomato puree.
Pollo Asado Plate
Grilled chicken leg & thigh, served well done & dry with chirimole & fresh avocado.
Carne Desilada Plate
Pan fried crispy shredded beef, eggs, tomato, onion & bell peppers.
Mar y Tierra Plate
Grilled thin beef slices and seasoned shrimp, served with avocado & chirimol.
Costillas de Puerco Plate
Pork spare ribs sauteed with yellow onions, green bell peppers, tomatoes tossed with bistec sauce.
Pescado Frito Plate
Whole Tilapia fish, marinated in lime & garlic then fried to a crisp.
Camaron Al Ajito Plate
Tiger shrimp sauteed in garlic, butter & white wine.
Carne Asada Plate
Thin grilled beef slices, served well done & dry, with chirimol & fresh avocado.
Pescado Empapelado Plate
Boneless tilapia fillet wrapped parchment baking paper, with tomatoes, carrots and potatoe.
Camarones a la Diabla Plate
Tiger shrimp sauteed in bell peppers, onions, in diabla sauce.

Breakfast
Desayuno Campero
2 eggs over medium served with sweet fried plantains, red refried beans, sour cream, and fresh cheese with a side of tortillas.
Platano's Favorite with Chorizo
3 scrambled eggs with white onion, tomato, green bell pepper, casamiento, sweet plantains, sour cream, with a side of tortillas.

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Recent Reviews

I needed a catering order and they were able to place my order the day before! They respond quickly and are willing to negotiate you with prices. I have eaten here before and have loved their pupusas, so I knew they wouldn’t disappoint! Love their food, staff, and hard work! Thank you for helping out the community! ❤️
November 2025
Was walking by and went in on a lark. Very unassuming from the outside.

Wasn't super hungry so I had a half order of the ensalada tropical and a Salvadoran pilsener. The salad was absolutely delicious (and a bargain to boot). The beer was good too.

Throw in super friendly and fast service; it's a no brainer I'll be back to try more of the menu.
October 2025
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Hands-down one of the best Salvadoran food spots we’ve ever been to—seriously! I came here with my whole family, and we all left full and happy. The food was incredibly tasty, and the entire experience from start to finish was smooth and enjoyable.

We were seated right away, and our waiter was very nice and super fast. The place wasn’t crowded, which surprised us because the food was top-tier. It’s a great spot...
June 2025

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Cafe Platano

2042 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 704-0325