Taino's Kitchen

849 Mt Prospect Ave, Newark
(973) 732-3344

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Alcapurrias De Guineo \u0026 Yuca Empanadilla Queso Y Relleno De Carne
Arrow Blanco Habichuelas Y Bistec Encebollado
Steak in Sauce White Rice Red Beans Salad
Steak and Onions with Marduro and Salad
Arroz Habichuelas Rositas Pernil Asado
Fried Chicken with Arroz Mamposteao
Shredded Pork with Rice and Avocado
Tostones Y Bistec Encebollado
Mofongo De Pernil Roast Pork
Arroz Con Gandules Y Chuleta

Menu

Appetizers

Empanadas de Carne, Pollo and Jamon y Queso
Meat patties, chicken, cheese, ham and cheese.
Alcapurrias de Yuca
Alcapurrias de Masa
Rellenos de Papas
Potato stuffing.
Alitas de Pollo
Chicken wings.
Mozzarella Sticks
Picadera de Camarones y Cerdo con Vegetales
Sampler of shrimp and pork with vegetables.
Carrucho, Pulpo y Camarones (seafood salad)
conch octopus shrimps
Camarones al Ajillo
Shrimp with garlic.

Salads

Ensalada Verde
Garden salad.
Ensalada de Pollo
Chicken salad.
Ensalada de Aguacate
Avocado salad.
Ensalada de Aguacate con Pollo
Avocado salad with chicken.

Sandwiches

Chicken Cutlet with Cheese Sandwich
Thinly sliced chicken sandwich
Tuna Sandwich
Tuna fish sandwich.
Jamon y Queso Sandwich
Ham and cheese.
Pollo Sandwich
Chicken lettuce tomatoes onions
Bistec Sandwich
Steak lettuce tomato onions
Tripletas Sandwich
Steak pork and ham sandwich
Jibaritos Sandwich
Plantain sandwich with lettuce tomatoes onions choice of meat (chicken Pork or steak)
Cubano Sandwich
Pulled pork ham and Swiss cheese sandwich with pickles and mustard
Pernil Sandwich
Pork.
Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich
Steak, cheese, and caramelized onion and peppers sandwich.
Cheese Burgers
Grilled or fried patty with cheese on a bun.
Cheese Burgers with Bacon
Hamburger topped with cheese and bacon.

Mofongo de pollo

Mofongo Pechuga al Ajillo
Mofongo Penchuga Empanada
Mashed green plantains with garlic butter and breaded chicken
Mofongo Pechuga a la Criolla
Mashed green plantains in garlic butter with chicken marinated in red sauce peppers and onions
Mofongo Pollo a al BBQ
Mofongo Chicharron de Pollo
Mofongo Pollo Asado
Mofongo Pollo y Camarones a la Salsa Rabiosa

Mofongo de Carne

Mofongo Bistec Encebollado
Mofongo Bistec Empanada
Mofongo Bistec a la Criollo
Mofongo Bistec en Pimiento y Cebolla
Mofongo Churrasco

Mofongos de Cerdo

Mofongo Pernil
Mofongos Masitas de Cerdo
Mofongo Chuleta Frita
Mofongo Chuleta a la Criolla
Mofongo Chuleta Can Can
Mofongo Masitas de Cerdo al Ajillo y Camarones

Mofongos con Mariscos

Mofongo Cmarones al Ajillo
Mofongo Camarones Enpanado
Mofongo Camarones en Salsa Criolla
Mofongo Filete de Pescado
Mofongo Filete Empanado
Mofongo Filete Enceballado
Mofongo Carrucho, Camarones and Pulpo
Mofongo Pescado Frito
Mofongo Salmon

Monday Special

Pollo Guisado Monday Special
Stewed chicken choice white rice beans or arroz gandulez
Pollo Asado Monday Special
Roasted chicken choice white rice beans or arroz gandulez
Pernil Asado Monday Special
Roasted pork choice white rice beans or arroz gandulez
Sopa de Salchichon y Jamon Monday Special
Soup of sausage and ham. Add rice or tostones for soup for an additional charge.

Tuesday Special

Carne Guisada Tuesday Special
Stewed beef with white rice or arroz gandulez
Pernil Asado Tuesday Special
Roasted pork choice of white rice beans or arroz gandulez
Pollo Asado Tuesday Special
Roasted chicken choice white rice or arroz gandulez
Asopao de Gandules Tuesday Special
Pigeon pea soup.

Wednesday Special

Chuletas Guisadas Wednesday Special
Stewed pork chops choice white rice beans or arroz gandulez
Pernil Asado Wednesday Special
Roasted pork choice white rice beans or arroz gandulez
Pollo Asado Wednesday Special
Roasted chicken choice white rice beans or arroz gandulez
Sopa de Pollo Wednesday Special
Chicken soup. Add rice or tostones for soup for an additional charge $2

Thursday Special

Costillas en Salsa Criolla Thursday Special
Ribs in creole sauce choice white rice beans or arroz gandulez
Pernil Asado Thursday Special
Roasted pork choice white rice beans or arroz gandulez
Pollo Asado Thursday Special
Roasted chicken choice white rice beans or arroz gandulez
Sopa de Res Thursday Special
Beef soup. Add rice or tostones for soup for an additional charge serving is 32oz

Friday Special

Bacalao Vianda Friday Special
Chicken fricassee.
Pernil Asado Friday Special
Roasted pork choice white rice beans or arroz gandulez
Pollo Asado Friday Special
Roasted chicken choice white rice beans or arroz gandulez
Caldo de Mariscos con Mofongo Friday Special
Seafood soup (shrimp and red snapper) with mogongo.

Saturday Special

Rabo Encendio Saturday Special
Oxtails.
Pernil Asado Saturday Special
Roasted pork choice white rice beans or arroz gandulez
Pollo Asado Saturday Special
Roasted chicken choice white rice beans or arroz gandulez
Asopao de Gandules Saturday Special
Pigeon pea soup.

Sunday Special

Pollo Asado Sunday Special
Roasted chicken choice white rice beans or arroz gandulez
Pernil Asado Sunday Special
Roasted pork choice white rice beans or arroz gandulez
Bacalao Guisado Sunday Special
Codfish stew.
Sancocho Sunday Special
Stew. Add rice or tostones for soup for an additional charge.

Res a la Carta
Bistec Encebollado
Steak and onions.
Bistec Empanado
Breaded steak.
Bistec en Salsa Criolla
Steak in criolla sauce.
Bistec con Pimiento y Cebolla
Steak with pepper and onions.
Churrasco
Steak.

Pollo a la Carta
Pechuga de Pollo a la Plancha
Grilled chicken breast.
Pechuga de Pollo Empanada
Breaded chicken breast.
Chicharron de Pollo
Crackling chicken.
Pollo al Ajillo
Garlic chicken.
Pollo en Salsa Criolla
Chicken in creole sauce.
Pollo en Salsa BBQ
Chicken in BBQ sauce.
Pechuga y Camarones en Salsa Raviosa
Chicken breast and shrimp with raviosa sauce.

Cerdo a la Carta
Masitas de Cerdo
Pork.
Chuleta Frita
Fried pork chops.
Chuleta en Salsa Criolla
Pork chops in creole sauce.
Chuleta Can Can
Can can pork chops.
Masita de Cerdo al Ajillo con Camarones
Pork with garlic and shrimp.

Mariscos a la Carta
Filete de Pescado a la Plancha
Grilled fish.
Filete de Pescado Empanado
Breaded fish.
Camarones en Salsa Criollo
Shrimp in creole sauce.
Camarones al Ajillo
Shrimps with garlic.
Camaroes Empanados
Breaded shrimp.
Carrucho, Camarones and Pulpo
Seafood salad.
Salmon
Salmon.
Pescado Frito
Fried fish.

Jugos Naturales

Jugos Naturales

Desserts

Flan
Tres Leches
Flancocho
vainilla flan and yellow cake

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Recent Reviews

An absolute GEM of a restaurant. The food here is very good and I recommend you’d come here if you’d like some authentic puerto rican cuisine. They have iconic drinks such as Fresh passion fruit juice, and tasty dishes such as Pernil, rice, and empanadillas. Definitely come here for a nice meal!
August 2026
Excellent hospitality and service! Staff were very attentive, friendly and welcoming. The wings weren’t warm enough and the staff offered to warm them up in the oven, which was thoughtful and sweet. The food was delicious and the atmosphere definitely gives PR vibes! Nostalgic and amazing!!
February 2026
Cozy little spot to have an amazing HOME COOKED MEAL!!! After a long day at work and no cooking required, coming here feels just right!!! I got the shrimp and garlic sauce MOFONGO!!! Delicious!!! 😋 Most importantly very very clean!!!!! I keep hearing they have another place in down town Newark, I need to try it out, but for now I want to feel like I’m in my Grandparents kitchen!!! 🥰🥰🥰
November 2025

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Taino's Kitchen

849 Mt Prospect Ave, Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 732-3344