Cha Cha Cha Cuban Cafe

292 S Michigan Ave, Kenilworth
(908) 486-6000

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Cuban Style Steak with Black Beans and White Rice
World's First Cuban Rice Ball
World's First Cuban Riceball
Empanada de Guayaba Y Queso
Bistec De Pollo Empanizado
Bistec Encebollado
Congri Yellow Rice
Pollo Encebollado
Bistec Empanizado
Fricase De Pollo

Menu

Sandwiches
Best Seller Cubano Sandwich
Sliced slow roasted pork, Cuban ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and a seamer of brown mustard.
Choripan *As Seen On Food Network
Spanish chorizo panini pressed sandwich. AS SEEN ON THE FOOD NETWORK.
Fish Sandwich
Seasoned bassa filet.
Pan Con Bistec/Steak Sandwich
Grilled sirloin steak sandwich with sauteed onions. Comes with canned soda.
Pan Con Lechon/Roast Pork Sandwich
Slow roasted pork sandwich with raw onions.
Croqueta Preparada Sandwich
Cuban style Ham croquette panini pressed sandwich.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Ropa Vieja Sandwich
Shredded flank steak in a savory Creole sauce.
Breaded Chicken Sandwich
Frita Cubana
Cuban style burger made with beef and spanish chorizo & crunchy potato sticks.

Meats Lunch
FRICASE DE POLLO
Chicken breast slow cooked in a savory creole sauce.
Pollo Encebollado
Cuban style marinated grilled chicken with sauteed onion. Comes with rice and beans or congri.
Ropa Vieja
Shredded flank steak in a savory Creole sauce. Comes with rice and beans or congri.
Cuban Style Chuletas
Pork chops marinated in Cuban herbs and spices. Comes with rice and beans or congri.
Pernil/Lechon/Roast Pork
Slow roasted pork. Comes with rice and beans or congri.
Bistec Encebollado
Grilled sirloin steak with sauteed onions. Comes with rice and beans or congri.
Masita de Puerco
Seasoned Cuban Pork Chunks
Pollo Empanizado / breaded chicken
Grilled Chicken Salad
Simple salad of iceberg lettuce tomato onion + grilled chicken
Vaca Fritas
Pan fried shredded flank steak with sauteed onions.
Chicken Chunks
Fried chicken tenders comes with fries

Drinks
Malta
Soda
Water
Bon Bon
Espresso

Appetizer
Empanada
Fried pastry stuffed with ground beef or chicken or ham and cheese, vegan or cheese.
Croqueta De Hamon
Two pieces per order. Creamy ham fried croquette.
World's First Cuban Rice Balls
Rice ball stuffed shredded beef or chicken, battered and fried.
Papa Rellena
Potato balls stuffed with seasoned ground beef.
Vegan Mushroom Empanada
Mushrooms, peas & corn & rice sautéed in our Cuban spices & sofrito.
Tamal
Cuban style tamale prepared cha cha cha style.
Cheese Empanada
Swiss cheese made with a little bit of sautéed onion & oregano.
Appetizer Platter
2 Papa rellenas, order of yuca fries, two empanadas, and four croquetas.
Ham & cheese empanada
finely Chopped Ham And Swiss cheese

Sandwiches
Cubano Sandwich
Sliced slow roasted pork, Cuban ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, a smear of brown mustard.
Choripan *As Seen On Food Network
Spanish chorizo and sauteed onions pressed panini. AS SEEN ON THE FOOD NETWORK.
Fish Sandwich
Seasoned bassa filet.
Pan Con Bistec/Steak Sandwich
Grilled steak sandwich with sauteed onions and potato sticks.
Ropa Vieja Sandwich
Shredded flanks steak in a savory Creole sauce. Comes with a canned soda.
Chicken Sandwich
Pan Con Lechon/Roast Pork Sandwich
Slow roasted pork sandwich with raw onions.
Croqueta Preparada Sandwich
Cuban style Ham croquette panini pressed sandwich.
Cuban Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken cutlet with sauteed onions.
Pan Con Pernil
Slow roasted pork sandwich with raw onions.
Frita Cubana Sandwich
Cuban style burger made with beef and spanish chorizo.
Ropa Vieja Sandwich

Meats
Ropa Vieja
Shredded flank steak in a savory creole sauce. Comes with side of rice, congri, or rice and beans.
Pernil/Lechon/Roast Pork
Slow roasted pork. Comes with side of rice, congri, or rice and beans.
Pollo Encebollado
Cuban style marinated grilled chicken with sauteed onions. Comes with side of rice, congri, or rice and beans.
FRICASE DE POLLO
Chicken breast slow cooked in a savory creole sauce.
Bistec Encebollado
Grilled sirloin steak with sauteed onions. Comes with side of rice, congri, or rice and beans.
FRICASE DE POLLO
Chicken breast slow cooked in a savory creole sauce.
Bistec Empanizado/Breaded Steak
Cuban style breaded sirloin steak topped with raw onions. Comes with side of rice, congri, or rice and beans.
Masita de Puerco
Seasoned Cuban Pork Chunks
Vaca Frita
Pan fried flank steak. Served with sauteed onions. Comes with side of rice, congri, or rice and beans.
Cuban Style Chuletas
Pork chops marinated in Cuban herbs and spices. Comes with side of rice, congri, or rice and beans.
Pollo Empanizado (Breaded Chicken)
Cuban style marinated breaded chicken cutlet. Comes with side of rice, congri, or rice and beans.
chicken tenders
served with fries.
Cha Cha Cha Fish
Seasoned pan seared bassa fillet with sauteed onions.
Bassa Fish Filet
seasoned pan seared fish filet.
Grilled Chicken Salad
Lettuce, tomato, and grilled chicken (no sides).
Rabo encendido / Oxtails

Sides
Congri
Black beans and rice cooked together.
Maduros
Fried sweet plantains.
Tostones
Fried green plantains.
Yuca Fries
Fried cassava.
French Fries
White Rice
Yuca Con Mojo
Boiled cassava served with mojo sauce.
Red Beans (SMALL)
Red Beans (SMALL)
Salad
Lettuce & Tomato + raw onions
Yuca Frita
Whole fried cassava.
yellow rice
Black Beans (Small)

Dessert
Empanada De Guayaba Y Queso
Fried pastry stuffed with guava and cream cheese.
Flan
Guava and Cheese Empanada
Flan Con Coco
Flan topped with sweet coconut.

Cuban Milkshakes
Mamey
Mango
Papaya
Guava milkshake
Trigo
Guanabana / Soursop

Coffee
Cafe Con Leche
Bon Bon
Expresso
double espresso

Drinks
Coca-Cola®
Coca-Cola Soda
Sprite®
Lemon Lime Soda
Diet Coke®
Diet Cola
Fanta® Orange
Fanta® Orange
Jupina/ Pineapple Soda
Materva
Ginger Ale
Malta
Seltzer Water

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Recent Reviews

Great service and even greater food! The owners Ralph and Dae made the whole experience so smooth and memorable. They are so kind and passionate about what they do and it truly shows in the food they create. If you’re thinking about trying this spot out, immediately hop in your car and GO!
July 2026
This place is amazing. My parents and I we in town visiting family and we stopped there before getting to the airport. The food was amazing. I had picadillo and congri. The owners and staff were absolutely amazing. They made us feel like part of their family. They couldn't have been more welcoming. You just feel the love they give. Anytime I land in Newark I will definitely pass by there. Everyone should go there to have great food and a great time. 100% authentic cuban hospitality.
July 2026
No need to go to Miami when you can just come in and get your Cuban fix in Kenilworth,NJ. Great Place,Great Food.This is the real Deal.I saved myself a trip to Florida.I was homesick for some real authentic Cuban Food.Thank you Cha Cha
June 2026

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Cha Cha Cha Cuban Cafe

292 S Michigan Ave, Kenilworth, NJ 07033
(908) 486-6000