Rumba Cubana
235 Pavonia Ave, Jersey City
(201) 878-4400
Customers' Favorites
Ceviche De Pescado Tradicional
Tostones Fried Green Plantains
Arroz Con Pollo a La Chorrera
Maduros Fried Sweet Plantains
Mama's FELA Chicken Soup
Mariquitas de Plátano
Mofongo De Ropa Vieja
Churros a Lo Cubano
Bistec De Palomilla
Mofongo De Camaron
Featured items
Churros a lo Cubano
Crispy Pastry Dough Tossed in Cinnamon Sugar, Served with condensed Milk and Guava Sauce for Dipping
Tres Leches
Sponge cake soaked in a sweet blend of three milks with meringue
Pollo Asado
Roasted chicken.
Flan
Cuban Custard with Caramel sauce.
Guava Cheesecake
Flan de Coco
Caribbean coconut custard
Friday specials
Carne con Papas
Beef stew with potatoes.
Pollo Asado
Roasted chicken.
Bacalao
Codfish.
Costilla de Cerdo con Salsa de BBQ
Pork ribs in BBQ sauce.
Sopa de Pollo
Chicken soup.
Crema de Marisco
Creamy seafood soup.
Beverage
COKE
CAN
Jupiña
Can
Sprite
Can
Ginger Ale
Can
Snapple Ice Tea
DIET COKE
CAN
SUNKIST ORANGE SODA
Can
Sparkling Water - Large
Materva
Can
Still Water- Large
Iron Beer
Snapple Ice Tea-Diet
desserts
Churros a lo Cubano
Crispy Pastry Dough Tossed in Cinnamon Sugar, Served with condensed Milk and Guava Sauce for Dipping
Tres Leches
Sponge cake soaked in a sweet blend of three milks with meringue
Flan
Cuban Custard with Caramel sauce.
Guava Cheesecake
Flan de Coco
Caribbean coconut custard
Featured items
Churros a lo Cubano
Crispy Pastry Dough Tossed in Cinnamon Sugar, Served with condensed Milk and Guava Sauce for Dipping
Tres Leches
Sponge cake soaked in a sweet blend of three milks with meringue
Pollo Asado
Roasted chicken.
Lechon Asado
Roasted pork.
Flan
Cuban Custard with Caramel sauce.
Guava Cheesecake
Flan de Coco
Caribbean coconut custard
Monday specials
Boliche
Roasted beef eye round.
Pollo Asado
Roasted chicken.
deditos de Pescado
Fried fish bites.
Lechon Asado
Roasted pork.
Sopa de Pollo
Chicken soup.
Sopa de Chicharos
Pea soup.
Beverage
COKE
CAN
Jupiña
Can
Sprite
Can
Ginger Ale
Can
Snapple Ice Tea
DIET COKE
CAN
SUNKIST ORANGE SODA
Can
Sparkling Water - Large
Materva
Can
Still Water- Large
Iron Beer
Snapple Ice Tea-Diet
desserts
Churros a lo Cubano
Crispy Pastry Dough Tossed in Cinnamon Sugar, Served with condensed Milk and Guava Sauce for Dipping
Tres Leches
Sponge cake soaked in a sweet blend of three milks with meringue
Flan
Cuban Custard with Caramel sauce.
Guava Cheesecake
Flan de Coco
Caribbean coconut custard
Featured items
Trio de Empanadas
The Cuban Empanada Trio Is Our Traditional Fresh Empanadas Made To Order And Served With Rumba's Mild ‘Picante' Sauce
Picadillo | Ground Beef
Pollo | Chicken
Guayaba Y Queso | Guava & Cheese
Espinaca Y Queso | Spinach & Cheese
Vaca Frita
Famous Crispy Seared Shredded Flank Steak, Marinated in Rumba's Citrus Mojo, Garlic and Red Onions
Churrasco Rumbero
Char-Grilled Skirt Steak, Grilled Served with Our Homemade Chimichurri Sauce
Ropa Vieja
Literally Means "Old Clothes", a Cuban Classic. Braised Shredded Beef Simmered With Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Olives, & Sherry Wine
Chicharroncitos de Puerco
Bites Of Crunchy Pork Skin, Pickled Red Onions
Sandwich Cubano
Classic pressed sandwich made with slow roasted pork, ham, pickles, and Swiss cheese on Cuban bread.
Lechon Asado
Cuban pork. Cuban style roasted pork, marinated, topped with grilled onions, and mojo.
Churros a lo Cubano
Crispy Pastry Dough Tossed in Cinnamon Sugar, Served with condensed Milk and Guava Sauce for Dipping
Chicharron de Pollo
Chicken chunks seasoned and marinated in rumbas signature mojo sauce. Lighted breaded and deep fried. Topped with fresh sauteed onions. Boneless.
Bistec de Pollo A La Plancha
Boneless chicken breast butterflied thin and marinated in a mojo sauce. Seared on the grill and topped with grilled onions.
Pan con Bistec
Thin top sirloin steak and grilled with sauteed onions, garnished with lettuce, tomatoes, and potato sticks on hot pressed Cuban bread.
Tres Leches
Sponge cake soaked in a sweet blend of three milks with meringue
Ensalada de Aguacate
Sliced avocado, pickled red onions, olive oil.
La Gallinita Ciega
Junior grilled chicken breast served with white rice and beans.
Un Poquito de Todo
A Little Bit of Everything. A Combination of Our Signature Roasted Pork, Shredded Beef, Steamed Cassava with Mojo, Sliced Avocado, One Fried Egg & Fried Sweet Plantains.
Chuleta A La Parrilla
A pair of pork chops slowly grilled with a splash of fresh lime.
Arroz con Pollo
A Cuban classic. Chicken with yellow rice served with sweet plantain.
Ropa Vieja de Pollo
Slowed cooked shredded chicken in a mild tomato sauce, garlic, onion, and pepper.
Chicharron Mofongo
Our Classic Fried Pork Skin
Ensalada de la casa Tradicional
House salad. Salad with fresh greens, sliced tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers.
Cuban Bites
Trio de Empanadas
The Cuban Empanada Trio Is Our Traditional Fresh Empanadas Made To Order And Served With Rumba's Mild ‘Picante' Sauce
Picadillo | Ground Beef
Pollo | Chicken
Guayaba Y Queso | Guava & Cheese
Espinaca Y Queso | Spinach & Cheese
Papas Rellenas
Homemade Breaded Mashed Potato Filled with Authentic Picadillo Cubano
Fritura de Maiz Tierno
Homemade Sweet Corn Fritters, Topped With Parmesan Cheese And Served With Crema Fresca
Tostones Montaditos
Fried Green Pressed Plantains Topped with Your Choice Of:
Churrasco | Skirt Steak with Chimichurri
Salmon Ahumado | Smoked Salmon, Sliced Avocado, Pickled Red Onions and Cilantro Aioli
El Rumberito
Rumba's Sampler. A Combination of Our Signature Tapas, Ham Croquettes, Corn Tamale, Beef Empanada, Corn Fritters, Crispy Pork Bites And A Stuffed Potato Topped With Pickled Red Onions
Calamares Rumberos
Crunchy & Sweet Fried Calamari Simmered in Sweet Chili Sauce, lime
Camarones Al Ajillo
Shrimp In Garlic Sauce. Shrimp Sautéed In Butter, Garlic, White Wine And Fresh Chopped Parsley
Guacamole A Lo Cubano
Fresh Guacamole With A Cuban Twist, Fresh Pineapple , Onion, Cilantro, Fresh Lime, Minced Jalapeno, Juice, Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Served With Crispy Plantain Chips
El Vegetariano Llego
The Vegetarian Has Arrived. Our Vegetarian Sampler Is a Combination of Corn Fritters, Fried Cassava, Spinach Empanada, Sweet Plantain with Melted Mozzarella Cheese, And Green Plantains Served With Cilantro Aioli and Crema Fresca
Aguacate Relleno
Stuffed Avocado With Your Choice Of Our Ceviche Selection Of:
Ceviche De Pescado | Fish Ceviche
Ceviche De Camarones | Shrimp Ceviche
Mariquitas de Platano
Homemade Crispy Plantain Chips Served With Rumba's Cilantro Aioli
Yuquita Abrazadita En Bacon
Bacon Wrapped Cassava in Applewood Smoked Bacon Slighted Fried, Rumba Cilantro Aioli Sauce
Ceviche de Pescado Tradicional
Marinated Fish In Lime Juice, Red Onions, Bell Peppers, & Cilantro Served With Crispy Plantain Chips
Chorizo Salteado
Sauteed Spanish Sausage, Bell Peppers, and Onions Served Cuban Toast Points
Ceviche de Camarones
Shrimp Cured In Lime-Tomato Marinade, Onions, & Cilantro Served With Crispy Plantain Chips
El Balserito
Crispy Seafood Sampler, Shrimp, Calamari, Cod Croquettes, Fish Bites, Yuca Fries And Your Choice Of Ceviche: *shrimp or fish
Croquetas de Jamon
Traditional Ham Croquettes Lightly Fried Until Golden Brown
Chicarrones de Pescado
Crispy Bites of Battered Fish Filet, Served With Tartar Sauce
Tamal En Hoja con Lechon
Hand Rolled Traditional Cuban Tamale Steamed In Corn Husk & Roasted Pork, Pickled Red Onions, Cilantro Aioli
Chicharroncitos de Puerco
Bites Of Crunchy Pork Skin, Pickled Red Onions
Lanchita de Regla
Sweet Fried Plantain Stuffed With Our Delicious Picadillo and Melted Cheese
Cuban Flatbread
Delicious Pizza Dough,Cilantro Crema, Guava BBQ, Sweet Plantain Croutons
Choice Of Protein: roasted pork / shredded chicken / shredded beef
A Tour of Cuba
El Pescador
Pan Seared Fillet of Fish Topped with Shrimp, Simmered in A Zesty Creole Sauce, White Rice and Sweet Plantains
Pargo Relleno
Whole Fried Red Snapper, Stuffed with Saffron Scented Rice, Shrimp, Served On A Bed Of Crispy Fried Green Plantains
Vaca con Ropa
Shredded Beef Two Ways-
*Crispy with lime, garlic mojo, red onions
*Simmered with creole sauce, peppers and onions
Served with avocado, white rice, black beans, pickled red onions, sweet plantains
Un Poquito de Todo
A Little Bit of Everything. A Combination of Our Signature Roasted Pork, Shredded Beef, Steamed Cassava with Mojo, Sliced Avocado, One Fried Egg & Fried Sweet Plantains.
Meat
Churrasco Rumbero
Char-Grilled Skirt Steak, Grilled Served with Our Homemade Chimichurri Sauce
Vaca Frita
Famous Crispy Seared Shredded Flank Steak, Marinated in Rumba's Citrus Mojo, Garlic and Red Onions
Picadillo A La Cuba de Ayer
Cuban Style Ground Beef, Simmered with Tomato, Potatoes, Spanish Olives, Raisins, Peppers & Onions
Bistec Salteado
Pan Fried Sliced Pieces Steak, French Fries, Simmered in Zesty Creole Sauce, Bell Peppers & Onions
Bistec Empanizado
Thin Cutlet of Top Sirloin Steak, Seasoned in Classic Cuban Spices, Lightly Breaded And Fried Golden Brown
Ropa Vieja
Literally Means "Old Clothes", a Cuban Classic. Braised Shredded Beef Simmered With Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Olives, & Sherry Wine
Bistec de Palomilla
Marinated in Sour Orange and Garlic, seared ‘A La Plancha' Top Sirloin Steak Topped with Grilled Onions
A La Milanesa-beef
Topped With Mozzarella Cheese
Chicken
Ropa Vieja de Pollo
Slowed cooked shredded chicken in a mild tomato sauce, garlic, onion, and pepper.
Pollo Al Ajillo
Boneless chicken breast cooked in our garlic sauce.
Pollo Rumbero
Chicken breast wrapped with bacon, stuffed with ham, and Swiss cheese. Topped with a creamy sauced.
Pollo Dulce
Pollo dulce cooked in honey and garlic sauce.
Bistec de Pollo A La Plancha
Boneless chicken breast butterflied thin and marinated in a mojo sauce. Seared on the grill and topped with grilled onions.
Pechuga de Pollo Empanizada
Thin cut chicken breast seasoned lightly breaded and fried. Topped with raw onions.
Chicharron de Pollo
Chicken chunks seasoned and marinated in rumbas signature mojo sauce. Lighted breaded and deep fried. Topped with fresh sauteed onions. Boneless.
A La Milanesa-chicken
Topped With Mozzarella Cheese
Pork
Chuleta A La Parrilla
A pair of pork chops slowly grilled with a splash of fresh lime.
Chuleta Ahumada con Pina
Smoked pork chops slowly cooked and topped with caramelized pineapple slices.
Lechon Asado
Cuban pork. Cuban style roasted pork, marinated, topped with grilled onions, and mojo.
Masitas de Puerco Frita
Cuban fried lean chunks of pork marinated in a garlic mojo and topped with grilled onions.
Mariscos
Salmon
Grilled salmon.
Pargo Frito Entero
Whole red snapper marinated, deep fried, and topped with raw onions.
Filete de Pescado Relleno con Cangrejo
Filet of fish stuffed with crab meat.
Mariscada
Shrimp, Fish Fillet, Calamari, Scallops, Lobster, Clams, and Mussels prepared, with your choice of sauce
Enchilado de Langosta
Lobster tail in a zesty creole sauce
Enchilado de Camarones
Shrimp sauteed in Cuban creole sauce.
Camarones Al Ajillo
Shrimp sauteed in butter, garlic, white wine, and topped with fresh chopped parsley.
Filete de Pescado A La Plancha
Grilled filet of fish with garlic and olive oil.
Mofongos Caribenos
Ropa Vieja Mofongo
Cuban Style Shredded Beef Braised in Zesty Creole Sauce, Olives, Sherry Wine, Onions
Chicharron Mofongo
Our Classic Fried Pork Skin
Pollo Mofongo
Shredded Chicken Simmered In A Zesty Tomato Sauce With Bell Peppers & Onions & Peppers
Camaron Mofongo
Shrimp Simmered In Butter, Garlic, White Wine, And Fresh Chopped Parsley
Queso Mofongo
Fried White Cheese
Vegetariano Mofongo
Kale, Chick Peas, Onions, Peppers and Cilantro with a Delicious Red Sauce
Rice (Arroces)
Arroz con Pollo
A Cuban classic. Chicken with yellow rice served with sweet plantain.
Arroz Imperial
Cuban lasagna rice, chicken, mozzarella cheese, sweet plantains.
Paella Rumbera
Shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari, lobster, chicken, and fish simmered slowly in delicate Spanish saffron rice.
Paella Vegetariana
Mixed garlic roasted vegetables tossed in saffron rice.
Arroz Chino Cubano
Cuban style fried rice, pork, shrimp, chicken, ham, vegetables, sweet plantains, eggs.
Arroz Campesino
Pork belly, skirt steak, pork, chorizo, corn on the cob, yellow rice.
Cuban Bowl
Pollo Cuban Bowl
Chicken,Black Beans, White Rice, Sliced Avocado, Pickled Red Onions, Sweet Plantains served in a Crispy Tortilla Bowl
Ropa Vieja de Carne Cuban Bowl
Shredded Beef,Black Beans, White Rice, Sliced Avocado, Pickled Red Onions, Sweet Plantains served in a Crispy Tortilla Bowl
Lechon Cuban Bowl
Roasted Pork, Black Beans, White Rice, Sliced Avocado, Pickled Red Onions, Sweet Plantains served in a Crispy Tortilla Bowl
Ropa Vieja de Pollo Cuban Bowl
Shredded Chicken,Black Beans, White Rice, Sliced Avocado, Pickled Red Onions, Sweet Plantains served in a Crispy Tortilla Bowl
Camaron Cuban Bowl
Shrimp, Black Beans, White Rice, Sliced Avocado, Pickled Red Onions, Sweet Plantains served in a Crispy Tortilla Bowl
Picadillo Cuban Bowl
Ground Beef, Black Beans, White Rice, Sliced Avocado, Pickled Red Onions, Sweet Plantains served in a Crispy Tortilla Bowl
Soups
Sopa de Pollo de Mama
Mama felas chicken soup.
Sopa de Frijol Negro
Black beans soup.
Ensaladas
Ensalada de la casa Tradicional
House salad. Salad with fresh greens, sliced tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers.
Ensalada Tropical
Tropical salad. Mixed greens tossed in a honey garlic vinaigrette. Topped with fresh pineapple, mango, avocado, diced tomatoes, and red onions garnished with sesame seeds.
Ensalada de Aguacate
Sliced avocado, pickled red onions, olive oil.
Ensalada de Tomate Pepino y Cebolla Roja
Sliced tomatoes topped with red onions and white cheese cubes.
Ensalada de Caesar Caribena
Hearts of Romaine tossed in cilantro caesar dressing topped with yucca croutons and shaved cheese.
Sandwiches
Sandwich Cubano
Classic pressed sandwich made with slow roasted pork, ham, pickles, and Swiss cheese on Cuban bread.
Pan con Bistec
Thin top sirloin steak and grilled with sauteed onions, garnished with lettuce, tomatoes, and potato sticks on hot pressed Cuban bread.
Frita Cubana Original
Original frita Cubana. A Cuban style burger made with ground beef and onions and topped with potato sticks.
Sandwich de Pollo A La Plancha
Fresh boneless chicken breast seasoned and grilled served on a hot pressed Cuban bread. Garnished with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and potato sticks.
Kids Mains
La Gallinita Ciega
Junior grilled chicken breast served with white rice and beans.
Pollito
Chicken fingers served with French fries.
La Vaca Matilda
Junior sirloin steak served with white rice and beans.
Yummy Frita
Cuban hamburger served with French fries.
Sandwich de Jamon con Queso
Ham and Swiss cheese on Cuban bread served with French fries.
Acompanantes
Maduros
Fried sweet plantains.
Arroz Blanco
White rice.
Tostones
Fried green plantains.
Arroz Moros
Cuban black rice.
Frijoles Negro
Black beans.
Papas Fritas
French fries.
Vegetables Mixtos
Vegetables.
Frijoles Rojos
Red beans.
Mariquitas
Plantain chips.
Boniato Frito
Fried sweet potato.
Two Huevos Fritos
Two fried eggs.
Yuquita Frita
Fried cassava.
Yuca con Mojo
Boiled cassava.
desserts
Churros a lo Cubano
Crispy Pastry Dough Tossed in Cinnamon Sugar, Served with condensed Milk and Guava Sauce for Dipping
Tres Leches
Sponge cake soaked in a sweet blend of three milks with meringue
Flan
Cuban Custard with Caramel sauce.
Guava Cheesecake
Flan de Coco
Caribbean coconut custard
Beverage
COKE
CAN
Jupiña
Can
Sprite
Can
Ginger Ale
Can
Snapple Ice Tea
DIET COKE
CAN
SUNKIST ORANGE SODA
Can
Sparkling Water - Large
Materva
Can
Still Water- Large
Iron Beer
Snapple Ice Tea-Diet
Featured items
Churros a lo Cubano
Crispy Pastry Dough Tossed in Cinnamon Sugar, Served with condensed Milk and Guava Sauce for Dipping
Tres Leches
Sponge cake soaked in a sweet blend of three milks with meringue
Pollo Asado
Roasted chicken.
Lechon Asado
Roasted pork.
Flan
Cuban Custard with Caramel sauce.
Guava Cheesecake
Flan de Coco
Caribbean coconut custard
Wednesday Specials
Pollo Asado
Roasted chicken.
Rabo Encendido
Oxtail in sauce.
Lechon Asado
Roasted pork.
Aporreado de Pescado
Shredded fish in red sauce.
Sopa de Pollo
Chicken soup.
Crema de Malanga
Beverage
COKE
CAN
Jupiña
Can
Sprite
Can
Ginger Ale
Can
Snapple Ice Tea
DIET COKE
CAN
SUNKIST ORANGE SODA
Can
Sparkling Water - Large
Materva
Can
Still Water- Large
Iron Beer
Snapple Ice Tea-Diet
desserts
Churros a lo Cubano
Crispy Pastry Dough Tossed in Cinnamon Sugar, Served with condensed Milk and Guava Sauce for Dipping
Tres Leches
Sponge cake soaked in a sweet blend of three milks with meringue
Flan
Cuban Custard with Caramel sauce.
Guava Cheesecake
Flan de Coco
Caribbean coconut custard
Featured items
Churros a lo Cubano
Crispy Pastry Dough Tossed in Cinnamon Sugar, Served with condensed Milk and Guava Sauce for Dipping
Tres Leches
Sponge cake soaked in a sweet blend of three milks with meringue
Flan
Cuban Custard with Caramel sauce.
Guava Cheesecake
Flan de Coco
Caribbean coconut custard
Tuesday specials
Fricase de Pollo
Chicken stew with potatoes.
Lomo de Cerdo
Roasted pork loin.
Masa de Pescado en Salsa Roja
Fish chunks in red sauce.
Costilla de Res
Short ribs in sauce.
Sopa de Pollo
Chicken soup.
Beverage
COKE
CAN
Jupiña
Can
Sprite
Can
Ginger Ale
Can
Snapple Ice Tea
DIET COKE
CAN
SUNKIST ORANGE SODA
Can
Sparkling Water - Large
Materva
Can
Still Water- Large
Iron Beer
Snapple Ice Tea-Diet
desserts
Churros a lo Cubano
Crispy Pastry Dough Tossed in Cinnamon Sugar, Served with condensed Milk and Guava Sauce for Dipping
Tres Leches
Sponge cake soaked in a sweet blend of three milks with meringue
Flan
Cuban Custard with Caramel sauce.
Guava Cheesecake
Flan de Coco
Caribbean coconut custard
Featured items
Churros a lo Cubano
Crispy Pastry Dough Tossed in Cinnamon Sugar, Served with condensed Milk and Guava Sauce for Dipping
Tres Leches
Sponge cake soaked in a sweet blend of three milks with meringue
Pollo Asado
Roasted chicken.
Flan
Cuban Custard with Caramel sauce.
Guava Cheesecake
Flan de Coco
Caribbean coconut custard
Thursday Specials
Pollo Asado
Roasted chicken.
Costilla de Res
Short ribs in sauce.
Sopa de Garbanzo
Chickpea soup.
Ropa Vieja
Shredded beef.
Masas de Puerco Fritas
Fried Lean Chunks of Pork
Sopa de Pollo
Chicken soup.
Beverage
COKE
CAN
Jupiña
Can
Sprite
Can
Ginger Ale
Can
Snapple Ice Tea
DIET COKE
CAN
SUNKIST ORANGE SODA
Can
Sparkling Water - Large
Materva
Can
Still Water- Large
Iron Beer
Snapple Ice Tea-Diet
desserts
Churros a lo Cubano
Crispy Pastry Dough Tossed in Cinnamon Sugar, Served with condensed Milk and Guava Sauce for Dipping
Tres Leches
Sponge cake soaked in a sweet blend of three milks with meringue
Flan
Cuban Custard with Caramel sauce.
Guava Cheesecake
Flan de Coco
Caribbean coconut custard
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Recent Reviews
I honestly liked their food, but my friends had garlic shrimp and it was brought to them like it was kind of like a soup. I gave them a 4 star too long of a wait for the waiter to come and get your orders.
June 2026
The food is good, not great, not amazing, but good however the staff is on point. Who ever is running this place knows what they are doing. The staff is friendly, proactive and attentive and best of all, the prices. The prices are reasonable and fair and I think for the quality of the service you get well worth it. There are way more expensive places with worst food and service. This is a new favourite restaurant of mine.
June 2026
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