El Cantito Cafe

1550D Central Park Ave, Yonkers
(914) 787-1550

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Customers' Favorites

Fried Red Snapper with Sweet Plantains
Arrow Con Gandules and Alcapurrias
Meat and Chicken Pastelitos
Whole Rotisserie Chicken
Tostones Fried Plantains
Coconut Fresh Lemonade
Churrasco and Mofongo
Chicharrón De Pollo
Large Pernil Platter
Mofongo with Shrimp

Menu

ANTOJITOS/STARTERS
Empanada Samplers
Beef, chicken, and cheese.
Chicharron De Pollo
Fried chicken chunks
Cuatro Calle and Sampler
Fried chicken and pork, tostones, and empanadas.
Masitas De Cerdo
Crispy pork chunks
Jibaritos de Carne
Jibarito Sliders (Green Plantain Sliders - Beef)
Ceviche de Camarones
Shrimp Ceviche

SOPAS/SOUPS
Sancocho de Pollo (Pequeno)
Hearty Root Veggie Soup (Small)
Asopao de Pollo (Pequeno)
Hearty Chicken Rice Soup (Small)
Asopao de Pollo (Grande)
Hearty Chicken Rice Soup (Large)
Sancocho Vegano (Pequeno)
Vegan Sancocho -- Root Vegetable Stew (Small)
Sancocho Vegano (Grande)
Vegan Sancocho -- Root Vegetable Stew (Large)
Sancocho de Pollo (Grande)
Hearty Root Veggie Soup (Large)
Asopao de Camarones (Pequeno)
Hearty Shrimp Rice Soup (Small)
Asopao de Camarones (Large)
Hearty Shrimp Rice Soup (Grande)
Asopao de Mariscos (Grande Solamente)
Seafood Soup: Lobster, Shrimp, Mussels & Clams (Large ONLY)

SANDWICHES
Sandwich de Pernil
Roast Pork Sandwich: served with potatoe chips
Sandwich de Bistec
Steak Sandwich: served with potatoe chips

MOFONGO DE PLATANO/MASHED GREEN PLANTAINS
Mofongo de Platano con Masitas de Cerdo
Mashed Green Plantains w/Fried Pork Chunks
Mofongo de Platano con Chicharron de Pollo
Mashed Green Plantains w/Fried Chicken Chunks
Mofongo de Platano con Pollo en Fricase
Mashed Green Plantain w/Stewed Chicken
Mofongo de Platano con Pernil
Mashed Green Plantains w/Roasted Pork Shoulder
Mofongo de Platano con Bistec Encebollado
Mashed green plantains w/Sauteed Steak and Onions
Mofongo de Platano con Camarones Criollo
Mashed green plantains w/Creole Shrimp

TRIFONGO (PLATANO VERDE,PLATANO AMARILLO,YUCA)
Trifongo con Masitas de Cerdo
Mashed Green & Sweet Plantains & Cassava w/Fried Pork Chunks
Trifongo con Pollo en Fricase
Mashed Green & Sweet Plantains & Cassava w/Stewed Chicken
Trifongo con Chicharron de Pollo
Mashed Green Plantains, Sweet Plantains and Yuca w/Fried Chicken Chunks
Trifongo con Pernil
Mashed Green Plantains, Sweet Plantains and Cassava w/Roasted Pork
Trifongo con Bistec Encebollado
Mashed Green & Sweet Plantains & Cassava w/Sauteed Steak and Onions
Trifongo con Camarones Criollo
Mashed Green & Sweet Plantains & Cassava w/Creole Shrimp

MOFONGO DE YUCA/MASHED CASSAVA
Mofongo de Yuca con Pollo en Fricase
Mashed Cassava w/Stewed Chicken
Mofongo de Yuca con Chicharron de Pollo
Mashed Cassava w/Fried Chicken Chunks
Mofongo de Yuca con Masitas de Cerdo
Mashed Cassava w/Fried Pork Chunks
Mofongo de Yuca con Pernil
Mashed Cassava w/Roasted Pork Shoulder
Mofongo de Yuca con Bistec Encebollado
Mashed Cassava w/Sauteed Steak & Onions
Mofongo de Yuca con Camarones Criollos
Mashed Cassava w/Shrimp Creole

A LA PARRILLA/ON THE GRILL
Churrasco
Skirt Steak
Pollo a la Parrilla
Grilled Chicken Breast
Mar Y Tierra
Surf & Turf

PLATOS TIPICOS/ENTREES
Bistec Encebollado
Sauteed steak and onions. Served with ONE (1) choice of: white rice & beans, and sweet plantains, tostones or salad
Pollo en Fricase
Stew chicken -- Served with ONE (1) choice of: white rice & beans, and sweet plantains, tostones or salad
Pernil Asado
Slow roasted pork. Served with ONE (1) choice of: white rice & beans, and sweet plantains, tostones or salad
Masitas de Cerdo
Fried Pork Chunks -- Served with ONE (1) choice of: white rice & beans, and sweet plantains, tostones or salad
Chicharron de Pollo
Fried Chicken Chunks -- Served with ONE (1) choice of: white rice & beans, and sweet plantains, tostones or salad
Carne Guisada
Beef Stew
Chuletas Frita (2)
Fried pork chops (2) --Served with ONE (1) choice of: white rice & beans, and sweet plantains, tostones or salad
Camarones Criollo
Creole shrimp -- Served with ONE (1) choice of: white rice & beans, and sweet plantains, tostones or salad
Chillo Frito
Fried red snapper -- Served with ONE (1) choice of: white rice & beans, and sweet plantains, tostones or salad
Paella Valenciana
Seafood Paella: Lobster, Shrimp, Mussels, Clams, Chicken, Chorizo

ACOMPANIATES/SIDES
Platano Maduro O Tostones
Fried green or sweet plantains.
Yuquitas Frita con Puree de Habichuelas
Fried Cassava w/Bean Dip
Arroz Blanco Y Habichuelas
White rice and stew beans.
Arroz Con Gandules
Rice and pigeon peas.
Ensalada De La Casa
House salad.

POSTRES/DESSERTS
Sorullitos de Maiz con Puree de Guava
Corn fritters w/Guava Sauce
Pastelillos de Guava y Queso (3)
Guava & Cheese Puffs (3)
Flan de Queso Y Coco
Cheese and Coconut Infused Flan

REFRESCOS/SOFT DRINKS
Limonada Fresca Tropical
Fresh Tropical Lemonade: Choose ONE (1) Flavor: Coconut, Mango, Passion Fruit, Guava
Sprite/Coke/Diet Coke/Gingerale
12oz cans: Choose ONE (1)
Limonada Fresca
Fresh Lemonade

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Recent Reviews

The food and service was absolutely AMAZING!!! My family and I are puertorican and we are sooo happy we found this restaurant right near our home in Yonkers. The food was delicious and tastes just like the real traditional puertorican food we grew up with. The owners are super nice and the service was excellent! We were able to speak to the owners about their history and how they decided to open their restaurant in rememberance of their mom, who taught them how to cook all these...
October 2024
Food was fresh and delicious - not over seasoned or overcooked. Servers were friendly and even though the restaurant was packed and we had to wait a bit the live Bomba music kept us smiling. Lovely little spot !
October 2024
We had the most incredible dining experience at this authentic, family-owned Puerto Rican restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious—honestly, even better than some of the meals we’ve had in Puerto Rico! The arroz con gandules was simply divine; from the moment it touched your tongue, the aroma and flavors were inviting and mouthwatering. The rice was perfectly cooked, and the seasonings were spot on!

The pernil was juicy and tender, bursting with flavor,...
October 2024

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El Cantito Cafe

1550D Central Park Ave, Yonkers, NY 10710
(914) 787-1550