authentic colombian food in plainfield nj
Authentic Colombian
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MENU ITEMS / PLATOS DESTACADOS
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Bandeja Paisa
$26
Churrasco Colombiano
$26
Calentado
From $12
Tropiarepa
$14
Appetizers
Tropi Tapas
3 tostones con guacamole, camarones, carne asada, y pollo asado
3 fried green plantains with guacamole, shrimp, grilled steak & grilled chicken.
$18
Matthew's Bowl Creation
Res desmechada con pollo, maiz desgranado, chorizo, papas fritas, y queso derretido
Shredded beef and chicken, corn, sausage, fries & melted cheese.
$14
Tropi Mix
Guacamole, chicharron, chorizo, morcilla, y tostoncitos
Guacamole, pork belly, sausage, black pudding, y green plantains
$16
Cocktail de Camarones
Shrimp cocktail
$15
Tacos de Pollo
Con lechuga, crema y tomate
Chicken Tacos with lettuce, cream, and tomatoe
$10
Guacamole con Chips
Guacamole with chips
$8
Salchipapa
Sausage with fries
$8
Choripapas
Fried sausage with fries
$7
Fried Calamari
$18
Tropiarepa
Rellena con queso gratinado y carne mixtas
Arepa filled with melted cheese and mixed meats
$14
Tropi Antojos
Salchichon
Salami
From $2
Chorizo
Grilled Sausage
From $2
Morcilla
Black Pudding
$3
Chicharron
Fried Pork Belly
$8
Tacos
Taco de Pollo, tomate, lechuga, queso, y creama
Chicken Taco with tomato, lettuce, cheese, and spanish sour cream
$2
Arepa de Queso
Cheese Arepa
$2
Arepa de Choclo
Sweet Corn Arepa
$3
Arepa de Huevo
Fried Egg Arepa
$3
Empanada de Carne
Beef Patty
$2
Empanada de Pollo
Chicken Patty
$2
Dedos
Cheese Finger
$3
Breakfast
New Bella's Breakfast
papas fritas caseras, huevos, tocineta, con pan blanco
Homefries, eggs, bacon, and white toast
$10
Tropidesayuno
Huevos pericos, salchicha mixto con arroz, maduros, tajada de queso, y arepa tostada
Eggs with tomatoes and green onions, sausage, mixed with rice, sweet plantains, slice of cheese and toasted arepa
$15
Desayuno Centroamericano
Carne asada, huevos, crema, queso, frijoles molidos
Grilled steak, eggs, cream, cheese, refried beans
$16
Desayuno Ranchero
Huevos rancheros, arepa grande, arroz, y tostones
Huevos rancheros, arepa, rice, and fried green plantains
$12
Tamal Guatemalteco
Guatemalan Tamale
$6
Desayuno Paisa
Huevos al gusto con arepa, queso, chorizo, y chocolate
Eggs (served any style) with arepa, cheese, sausage, and hot chocolate
$12
Calentados La Tebaida
Con huevos al gusto, arroz, frijoles, maduros, y arepa pq
Eggs (served any style), rice, beans, sweet plantains, and small arepa
$12
Con huevos al gusto, arroz, frijoles, maduros, arepa pq, y carne asada
Eggs (served any style), rice, beans, sweet plantains, small arepa, and grilled steak
$16
Con huevos al gusto, arroz, frijoles, y pechuga asada
Eggs (served any style), rice, beans, with grilled chicken breast
$15
Con huevos al gusto, arroz, frijoles, y chicharron
Eggs (served any style), rice, beans, with pork belly
$16
Con huevos al gusto, arroz, frijoles, y morcilla
$15
Con huevos al gusto, arroz, frijoles, salami y chorizo
$15
Meats
Bistek a Caballo
Carne desmechada, hogao, y viene con 3 acompañantes
Shredded steak, red and green peppers, and 3 sides
$20
Bandeja Paisa
Arroz, frijoles, huevo, arepita, aguacate, chicharron, chorizo, carne asada, maduros
Rice, beans, egg, arepa, avocado, fried pork belly, sausage, grilled steak, and sweet plantains
$26
Julian's Steak
Entraña con camarones
al ajillo y 3 acompañantes
skirt steak with garlic shrimp and 3 sides
$30
Churrasco Colombiano
Con 3 acompañantes
Colombian steak with 3 sides
$25
Churrasco Chapin
Pico de gallo, guacamole, frijoles molidos y arroz
Guatemalan traditional plate
with churrasco, pico de gallo, guacamole, refried beans, and rice
$25
Tropi Picada
Mixed meats Colombian style
$20
Paisita
Small Bandeja Paisa
$20
Carne Asada
Con 3 acompañantes
Grilled steak with 3 sides
$20
Carne Encebollada
Con 3 acompañantes
Tenderized steak with caramelized onions and 3 sides
$22
Carne Asada con Camarones
Con 3 acompañantes
Grilled steak and shrimp with 3 sides
$25
JP's Favorite Plate
Chuleta empanizada con queso gratinado y 3 acompañantes
Breaded pork chop with melted cheese and 3 sides
$20
Chuleta Asada
Con 3 acompañantes
Grilled pork chop with
3 sides
$20
Chuleta Encebollado
Con 3 acompañantes
Grilled pork chop with grilled onions and 3 sides
$22
Higado Asado
Con 3 acompañantes
Grilled Liver with 3 sides
add onions +$1
$18
Higado Encebollado
Con 3 acompañantes
Grilled liver with grilled onions and 3 sides
$20
Lengua Asada
Con 3 acompañantes
Grilled tongue with 3 sides
$20
Lengua En Salsa
Con 3 acompañantes
Tongue in Homemade Sauce with 3 sides
$22
Sobrebarriga Asada
Con 3 acompañantes
Grilled flank steak Colombian Style with 3 sides
$20
Sobrebarriga en Salsa
Con 3 acompañantes
Grilled flank steak Colombian style in Homemade stew with 3 sides
$22
Ribeye
Con 3 acompañantes
With 3 sides
$30
Fajitas Mixtas
Fajitas de carne asada y pollo con arroz
Steak & Chicken Fajitas with rice
$24
Chicken
*Todos los Platos de Pollo viene con 3 acompañantes
*All Chicken dishes come with 3 sides
Pechuga Hawaiiana
Grilled Chicken breast topped with ham, pineapple, and 3 sides
$22
Pechuga Empanizada
Breaded Chicken Breast
$18
Pechuga a La Plancha
Grilled Chicken Breast
$18
Pechuga Asada con Camarones
Grilled chicken breast with shrimp
$22
Pechuga con Champiñones
Grilled chicken breast with mushrooms
$20
Fajitas de Pollo
Chicken Fajitas
$18
Seafood
*Todos los Platos de Comida de Mar viene con 3 acompañantes
*All Seafood dishes come with 3 sides
Pargo Rojo
Red Snapper
$28
Camarones al Ajillo
Shrimp with garlic sauce
$20
Camarones Empanizados
Breaded Shrimp
$18
Camarones Asados
Grilled Shrimp
$18
Salmon Asado
Grilled Salmon
$20
Salmon con Camarones Asados
Salmon with grilled shrimp
$25
Ceviche de Camarones
Shrimp Ceviche
$20
Mojarra
Fried Whole Tilapia
$25
Mojarra Negra
Fried Whole Black Tilapia
$15
Filete de Pescado Asado
o Empanizado
Grilled or Breaded Fish Filet
$18
Soups
Sabado Y Domingo Cazuela de Mariscos $20 (un tamaño/one size)
Sabado:
Sancocho de Gallina
(un tamaño)
One Size -
Saturday Hen Soup
$20
Domingo:
Sancocho de Cola
Sunday Oxtail Soup
Pequeña/Small $12
Grande/Large $16
Sandwiches
Built by Jonathan
Chuleta o pollo embanizado con queso gratinado, papas fritas, y tocineta
Breaded pork chop or chicken, slice cheese, fries, and bacon
$10
Sandwich de Jamon Y Queso
Ham and Cheese Sandwich
$6
Sandwich Pechuga Asada
Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich
$6
Sandwich Pechuga Empanizada
Breaded Chicken Breast Sandwich
$6
Sandwich Carne Asada
Grilled Steak Sandwich
$8
Cheesestake
$6
Beverages
Aguapanela
Small $2 / Large $3
Cafe
Small $1.50 / Large $2
Avena
Oat smoothie
Small $2 / Large $3
Chocolate
Rich Hot Chocolate
Small $2 / Large $3
Jugo Verde
Green Juice
$12
Jugo de Naranja
Orange Juice
Pequeño/Small $6
Grande/ Large $8
Jugo de
Zanahoria Naranja
Orange & Carrot Juice
$10
Sodas en Botella
Bottle Sodas
$3
Sodas en Lata
Canned Soda
$1.50
Jugos Con Una Fruta
Juices with One Fruit
$5
Jugos Con Dos Fruta
Juices with Two Fruit
$6
Opciones De Frutas
Fruit Options
Maracuya, Papaya, Mora, Lulo,
Mango, Melon, Guanabana,
Fresa, Tomate de Arbol, Limonada
Passionfruit, Papaya, Blackberry,
Lulo, Mango, Melon, Soursop,
Strawberry, Lemonade
Desserts
Eva's Sweets
2 Churros con Helado
2 Churros con Helado
$10
Ensalada de Fruta
Fruit Salad
$10
Ensalada de Fruta
con Queso y Helado
Fruit Salad with cheese and ice cream
$14
Sides
$3 each
Papa Criolla
Steamed Small Yellow Potatoe
Papas Fritas
French Fries
Ensalada de Coditos
Macaroni Salad
Papa Guisada
Stewed Potatoe
Maduro
Sweet Plantains
Ensalada Rusa
Russian Salad
Tostones
Fried Green Plantains
Yuca Frita
Fried Cassava
Papa Salada
Salty Potatoe
Frijoles
Beans
Frijoles Molidos
Refried Beans
Ensalada Natural
Green Salad
Jojo's Kids Menu
Menores de 13 años / 13 and under
Carne Asada con Papas
Grilled steak with fries
$10 each
Pechuga a la Plancha con Papas
Grilled Chicken with fries
$8 each
Nuggets de Pollo con Papas
Chicken nuggets with fries
$8 each
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Tropicana BBQ 1
📍 174 Somerset St, North Plainfield NJ
📱 (908) 222-2855 or (908) 222-3333
Mon-Sat 5am-9pm
Sunday 6am-9pm
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📍307 Park Ave, Plainfield NJ (NUEVO)
☎️ (908) 333-2899 or (908) 333-2923
Mon-Sat 5am-9pm
Sunday 6am-9pm
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