El Carretero
7412 Bergenline Ave, North Bergen
(201) 861-6461
Customers' Favorites
Camarones Al Ajillo Garlic Shrimp
Sancocho De Carne
Sancocho De Cola
Fried Plantains
Soup Side Plate
Chicharronsito
Arepa Con Queso
Carne Asada
Frijolada
Empanadas
Soups (Sopes)
Seafood Soup (Sopa De Mariscos)
Fish Soup (Sopa De Pescado)solo los viernes/ available only on fridays
Accompanied with rice, ripe salad and arepa (todas las sopas se acompañan con arroz, ensalada maduro y arepa).
Featured items
Pechuga en Champiñones
Grilled chicken with mushroom sauce. Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y vegetales mixtos).
Bandeja Paisa
Steak pork chunks, sausage, rice, avocado, eggs, beans, fried, plantains, and corn cake.
Scrambled Eggs with Ham & Rice (Huevos Revueltos Con Jamón)
Huevos Rancheros Con Arroz O Arepa
Scrambled eggs with rice and corn cake.
Pork Cracklings (Chicharrón)
Breaded Chicken Breast (Pechuga Empanizada)
Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y-vegetales mixtos).
Grilled Steak (Carne Asada)
Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y-vegetales mixtos).
Grilled Skirt Steak (Churrasquito)
Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y-vegetales mixtos).
Bandeja Paisita
Steak pork chunks, rice, avocado, eggs, beans, fried, plantains, and corn cake.
Pechuga Marinera
Grilled chicken with shrimp in creamy sauce. Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y vegetales mixtos).
Grilled Chicken Breast (Pechuga a La Parrilla)
Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y-vegetales mixtos).
Refried Beans Roast Beef (Calentado Con Carne)
Three Milks (Tres Leches)
Chicken Mixed with Rice (Arroz Con Pollo)
Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y-vegetales mixtos).
Puffed Pastry (Milhojas Dulce De Leche)
Breaded Fish Filet (Filete Empanizado)
Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y-vegetales mixtos).
Flan
Cake Chocolate (Chocolate Cake)
Colombian Specials (Especiales Colombianos)
Bandeja Paisita
Steak pork chunks, rice, avocado, eggs, beans, fried, plantains, and corn cake.
Tamal
Pork- chicken Colombian tamale.
Frijolada
Traditional dishes of beans, fried pork bits, sausage, fried plantain, and ground beef.
Bandeja Paisa
Steak pork chunks, sausage, rice, avocado, eggs, beans, fried, plantains, and corn cake.
Stew Beef Tongue (Lengua en Salsa)
Picada
For 3 people.
Flank Stew in Sauce (Sobrebarriga en Salsa)
Salads (Ensaladas)
Ensalada 3 Carnes
Grilled steak, shrimp, and chicken salad.
Ensalada De Pollo
Chicken salad.
Ensalada De Camarones
Shrimp salad.
Appetizers (Aperitivos)
Beef Empanada (Empanada De Carne)
Pork Cracklings (Chicharrón)
Cheese Empanada (Empanada De Queso)
Chicken Empanada (Empanada De Pollo)
Salami
Picadita
Sampler platter grilled steak, sausage, and pork.
Colombian Sausage (Chorizo)
Stuffed Yuca (Yuca Rellena)
Colombian Stuffed Potato (Papa Rellena)
Blood Sausage (Morcilla)
Carnes
Grilled Skirt Steak (Churrasquito)
Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y-vegetales mixtos).
Grilled Steak (Carne Asada)
Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y-vegetales mixtos).
Ground Beef (Bandeja De Carne Molida)
Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y-vegetales mixtos).
Steak & Sauteed Onions (Bistec Encebollado)
Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y-vegetales mixtos).
Grilled Beef Steak (Carne De Res a La Brasa)
Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y-vegetales mixtos).
Lomo Salteado
Beef strips mixed with fries, onion, and sauteed peppers. Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y-vegetales mixtos).
Breaded Beef Steak (Bistec Empanizado)
Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y-vegetales mixtos).
Italian Style Liver (Higado a La Italiana)
Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y-vegetales mixtos).
Liver with Sauteed Onions (Higado Encebollado)
Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y-vegetales mixtos).
Bistec a Caballo
Stew steak with sunny side up eggs. Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y-vegetales mixtos).
Skirt Steak (Churrasco)
Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y-vegetales mixtos).
Surf and Turf (Mar Y Tierra)
Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y-vegetales mixtos).
Pollo
Grilled Chicken Breast (Pechuga a La Parrilla)
Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y-vegetales mixtos).
Pechuga en Champiñones
Grilled chicken with mushroom sauce. Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y vegetales mixtos).
Chicken Mixed with Rice (Arroz Con Pollo)
Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y-vegetales mixtos).
Pechuga Marinera
Grilled chicken with shrimp in creamy sauce. Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y vegetales mixtos).
Baked Chicken Thigh (Pollo a La Parrilla)
Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y-vegetales mixtos).
Breaded Chicken Breast (Pechuga Empanizada)
Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y-vegetales mixtos).
Bandeja De Pollo
Breaded chicken breast with fried eggs. Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y vegetales mixtos).
Pechuga Salteada
Sauteed chicken, french fries, onions, and peppers. Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y vegetales mixtos).
Milanese Chicken Breast (Pechuga a La Milanesa)
Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y-vegetales mixtos).
Hawaian Style Chicken Breast (Pechuga Hawaiana)
Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y-vegetales mixtos).
Seafood and Fish (Mariscos Y Pescados)
Seafood Casserole (Cazuela De Mariscos)
Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y-vegetales mixtos).
Fried Porgy Fish (Mojarra Frita)
Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y-vegetales mixtos).
Breaded Fish Filet (Filete Empanizado)
Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y-vegetales mixtos).
Salmon
Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y-vegetales mixtos).
Fish Filet in Sauteed Onions (Filete Encebollado)
Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y-vegetales mixtos).
Rice with Shrimp & Veggies (Arroz Con Camarones)
Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y-vegetales mixtos).
Fish Fillet with Mushrooms (Filete Champiñones)
Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y-vegetales mixtos).
Stewed Fish Filet (Filete Sudado)
Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y-vegetales mixtos).
Breaded Fried Shrimp (Camarones Empanizados)
Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y-vegetales mixtos).
Shrimp in Chili Sauce (Camarones Enchilados)
Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y-vegetales mixtos).
Shrimp Cocktail (Ceviche De Camarones)
Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y-vegetales mixtos).
Garlic Shrimp (Camarones Al Ajillo)
Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y-vegetales mixtos).
Surf and Turf (Mar Y Tierra)
Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y-vegetales mixtos).
Sweated Porgy Fish (Mojarra Sudada)
Choose two sides: rice, beans, sweet plantains, salad, tostones, french fries, fried yucca and mixed vegetables (escoge dos acompañantes: arroz, frijoles, maduros, ensalada, tostones, papas fritas, yuca frita y-vegetales mixtos).
Breakfasts (Desayunos)
Huevos Rancheros Con Arroz O Arepa
Scrambled eggs with rice and corn cake.
Refried Beans Roast Beef (Calentado Con Carne)
Scrambled Eggs with Onions and Tomato (Desayuno Con Huevos Pericos)
Scrambled Eggs with Ham & Rice (Huevos Revueltos Con Jamón)
Refried Beans, Eggs (Calentado Con Huevo Frito)
Refried Beans with Pork Cracklings (Calentado Con Chicharrón)
Colombian Corn Cake with Cheese, and Scrambled Eggs (Arepa Con Todo)
Refried Beans, Sausage (Calentado Con Chorizo)
Corn Bits Sauteed with Grilled Steak (Migas Con Carne)
Scrambled Eggs with Rice (Desayuno Con Huevos Revueltos)
Roasted Beef Rice & Corn Cake (Desayuno Con Carne)
Chitlins Fried with Rice and Corn Cake (Desayuno Con Chunchurria)
Calentado with Eggs (Calentado Con Huevos )
Breakfast with Beef Liver (Desayuno Con Higado)
Corn Bits Sauteed with Pork Crackings (Migas Con Chicharrón)
Corn Bits Sauteed with Sausage (Migas Con Chorizo)
Corn Bits Sauteed with Fried Eggs (Migas Con Huevo Frito)
Ground Meat Fried Potatoes, Chorizo, or Eggs (Carne Molida Papas Fritas, Chorizo O Huevos)
Migas with Scrambled Eggs (Migas Con Huevos Rancheros)
Kids
Colombian Hot Dog (Perro Colombiano)
With French fries
Salchipapas
Fried Chicken Strips (Tiritas De Pollo)
Colombian Cheeseburger (Hamburguesa Colombiana)
With French fries
Bakery (Panaderia)
Cheese Bread (Pandebono)
Sweet Corn Cake (Arepa Chocolo)
Cheese Bread (Pan Quesillo)
Cheese Ball (Buñuelo)
Roscon
Pan Trenza
Cheesy Sweet Bread (Pan De Queso)
Chunk Bread (Pan Cacho)
Cheeseless Bread (Pan Grande Sin Queso)
Coconut Bread (Pan Coco)
Spike Bread (Pan Espiga)
Raisin Bread (Pan Pasas)
Empanada De Cambray
Ears (Orejas)
Croissant
Sweet Crackling (Chicharrón Dulce)
Desserts (Postres)
Three Milks (Tres Leches)
Cake Chocolate (Chocolate Cake)
Puffed Pastry (Milhojas Dulce De Leche)
Tornillos
Dulce de leche and creme-filled pastry.
Bread Pudding (Pudin De Pan)
Flan
Roll (Rollos Swiss)
Figs with Dulce de leche (Brevas Con Arequipe)
Cheesecake
Sandwiches (Sánduches)
Steak Sandwich (Pan Con Bistek)
Arepa Montañera
Corn cake topped with steak, pork cracklings, avocado, and cheese.
Ham & Cheese Sandwich (Sanduche De Jamón Y Queso)
Chicken Sandwich (Sanduche De Pollo)
Arepa Hawaiana
Corn cake topped with ham and pineapple sauce.
Drinks (Bebidas)
Soda Lata
Café
Colombian (Colombiana)
Lemonade (Limonada)
Orange Juice (Jugo De Naranja)
Postobon Bottle (Postobon Botella)
Chocolate
Snapple
Bottled water (Agua Botell)
Hit Juices (Jugos Hit)
Oatmeal Caleña (Avena Caleña)
Wheat Smoothie (Batido De Trigo)
Pony Malta
Gatorade
Salmagundi (Salpicon)
Alpine Oats (Avena Alpina)
Milo
Postobon Lata
Red Bull
Tea (Té)
Kumis
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Recent Reviews
love this no-frill restaurant (7412 Bergenline Avenue)... usually have the Churrasquito mid-rare and it comes out 99.999% mouthwatering... any of the Sancochos or Sopas are really good... the service is well managed and on point - no complains even when busy... travel half hour just eat there even though there are multiple other restaurants closer to me... if you're in the area and hungry for Colombian food, it's worth the stop... street parking is mostly usually...
November 2025
I loved the corn arepa with cheese and orange juice, the lady who served me was very kind and quick to place my order, I highly recommend her food and her customer service is very good?❤️
October 2024
Good place to eat Colombian food, and if you are looking for delicious bread filled with cheese, this is the ideal place for you; The negative is the distribution of the tables that are placed around the ordering area, making those who are eating at those tables and the people who are ordering uncomfortable.
Parking: Parking is on the street with a meter, at some point it is a little difficult to get it.
Wheelchair accessibility: It is not...
Parking: Parking is on the street with a meter, at some point it is a little difficult to get it.
Wheelchair accessibility: It is not...
July 2024
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