Rumba Cubana Menu
Welcome to Rumba Cubana, a vibrant bar and seafood haven located at 1807 45th St, North Bergen, NJ. This lively establishment promises an authentic Cuban experience with a diverse menu highlighting traditional offerings. Indulge in the Trio de Empanadas, a delightful selection of fresh, made-to-order empanadas, and the golden-fried Croquetas de Jamon. Their signature Sandwich Cubano, stuffed with slow-roasted pork and Swiss cheese, is a must-try for any sandwich lover.
Customers rave about the cuisine's flavor and affordability, making it a perfect spot for families and groups alike. With wheelchair accessibility, outdoor seating, and various dining options—including takeout and delivery—Rumba Cubana ensures a convenient and enjoyable experience for all. Whether you’re savoring a meal indoors or dancing under the stars, this charming venue is the place to be on a Friday or Saturday night.
A Cuban tour
Un Poquito de Todo
A little bit of everything. A combination of roasted pork, shredded beef, served with more, boiled casaba with mojo and fried sweet plantains.
Arroz con Pollo
A Cuban classic. Chicken with yellow rice served with sweet plantain.
El Pescador
Grilled filet of fish topped with shrimp, simmered in a creole sauce, served with white rice and sweet plantains.
Paella Rumbera
Shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari, lobster, chicken, and fish simmered slowly in a delicate Spanish saffron rice.
Paella Vegetariana
Mixed garlic roasted vegetables tossed in our delicious saffron rice.
Picadillo a Caballo
Picadillo on horseback. Ground Beef topped with 2 fried eggs, served with white rice and maduros.
Trio de Empanadas
The Cuban empanada trio is our traditional fresh empanadas made to order and served with our Rumba's sauce. Your choice of protein.
Croquetas de Jamon
Ham Cuban croquettes that are breaded and fried until golden brown.
Papas Rellenas
Hand-breaded crispy mashed potato filled with authentic picadillo Cubano.
Tostones Montaditos
Fried green pressed plantains topped with your choice of churrasco or Spanish sausage.
Chicharrones de Pescado
Crispy mojo marinated fish bites served with tartar sauce.
Yuquita Abrazadita en Bacon
Bacon wrapped cassava in applewood smoked bacon and slighted fried, served with our handcrafted Rumba Cubana aioli sauce.
Guacamole a lo Cubano
Fresh guacamole with a Cuban twist,fresh pineapple, onion, cilantro, fresh lime,minced jalapeno,extra virgen olive oil. Served with crispy plantain chips
Calamares Rumberos
Crunchy and sweet fried calamari simmered in a sweet chili sauce.
Mariquitas de Platano
Homemade crispy plantain chips served Rumba's mojo sauce.
Tamal en Hoja con Lechon
Hand rolled traditional Cuban tamale steamed in Corn Husk & Roasted Pork, Red Pickled Onions, Cilantro Aioli
Chicharroncitos de Puerco
Bites of crunchy pork skin .
Chorizo Salteado
Sauteed Spanish sausage with onions, peppers, and a hint of garlic served with plantain chips.
Fritura de Maiz Tierno
Homemade corn fritters.
Lanchita de Regla
Sweet fried plantain stuffed with our delicious ground beef and topped with melted cheese.
Ceviche de Pescado Tradicional
Traditional fish ceviche marinated fish in lime juice, red onions, and cilantro served with crispy plantain chips.
Ceviche de Camarones
Shrimp cured in Lime-Tomato marinade, onions & cilantro. Served with Crispy plantain chips
Aguacate Relleno
Stuffed avocado with your choice of our ceviche selection.
El Rumberito
Rumba's sampler. A combination of our signature tapas, ham croquettes, corn tamale, beef empanada, corn fritters, stuffed potato, andpork bites.
El Vegetariano Llego
The vegetarian arrived. Our vegetarian sampler is a combination of corn fritter, fried cassava, spinach empanada, sweet plantains and plantain chips served with Rumba's mojo sauce.
Camarones al Ajillo
Shrimp in garlic sauce. Shrimp sauteed in butter, garlic, white wine, and fresh chopped parsley.
Cuban Bites
Chef Recommendations
Parrillada Rumbera
Mixed Grill Platter! A combination of all our classics from the grill! Churrasco, Pork Chop, Chicken Breast, Grilled Shrimp, Grilled Chorizo served with White Rice, black beans, sweet plantains, Tostones and Yuca Frita
Chilean Seabass
Crab Crusted Chilean Seabass with Pineapple Bechamel Sauce and Choice of side
Ropa Vieja
Literally means old clothes. A Cuban classic .Braised shredded beef simmered with tomatoes, bell peppers, olives & sherry wine
Picadillo a la Cuba de Ayer
Cuban style minced ground beef, seasoned with spices and simmered with olive, chopped onions, peppers, and raisings.
Vaca Frita
Famous crispy seared shredded flank steak, marinated with rumbas mojo, cooked with red onions.
Bistec de Palomilla
Marinated in the fusion of ingredients like garlic, sour orange and lime, seared on the grill and topped with grilled onions.
Churrasco Rumbero
Juicy and flavorful skirt steak grilled to perfection and served with our homemade chimichurri sauce.
Bistec Empanizado
Thin cutlet of choice top round steak, seasoned in classic Cuban spices, lightly breaded and fried golden brown. Topped with raw onions.
Bistec Salteado
Thinly sliced pieces of marinated steak, cooked with sauteed onions, green and red pepper.
Meat
Chicken
Bistec de Pollo a la Plancha
Boneless chicken breast cutlet marinated in mojo sauce. Seared on the grill & topped with grilled onions
Pechuga de pollo Empanizada
Thin cut chicken breast, seasoned, lightly breaded & fried to a perfect golden brown
Chicharron de Pollo
Boneless chicken bites marinated in Rumba's Signature Mojo sauce , lightly fried. Topped with grilled Onions
Ropa Vieja de Pollo
Slow cooked shredded chicken in a mild tomato sauce with garlic, onion, and pepper.
Pollo al Ajillo
Boneless chicken breast cooked in a garlic & wine sauce, green peas, & roasted bell peppers
Pollo Dulce
Chicken breast cooked in an extraordinary honey and garlic sauce.
Pollo Rumbero
Chicken breast wrapped with bacon, stuffed with ham and Swiss cheese, and topped with a creamy sauce.
Lechon Asado
Our famous Cuban pork. Cuban style roasted pork, 24-hour marinated, topped with grilled onions and mojo.
Masas de Puerco Frita
A Cuban tradition. Fried lean chunks of pork, marinated in our special garlic mojo and topped with grilled onions.
Chuleta a la Parrilla
A pair of pork chops slowly grilled with a splash of fresh lime.
Chuleta Ahumada con Pina
Smoked pork chops slowly cooked and topped with caramelized pineapple slices.
Chuletas Fritas
Fried Pork Chops
Pork
Seafood
Enchilado de Camarones
Shrimp sauteed in our homemade zesty Red creole sauce, bell peppers & onions
Filete de Pescado a la Plancha
Grilled filet of fish seasoned with garlic and olive oil.
Salmon
Grilled salmon.
Salmon Tropical
Grilled salmon simmered in a delicious sweet sauce.
Filete de Pescado Relleno con Cangrejo
Filet of fish stuffed with crab meat.
Pargo Frito Entero
Whole red snapper marinated, deep fried and topped with raw onions.
Mariscada
Grilled Shrimp, Fish filet, calamari, scallops, lobster, clams & mussels
Enchilado de Langosta
Lobster tail in a zesty red creole sauce, bell peppers & onions
Mofongo de Pollo
Chicken. Shredded chicken simmered in a light tomato sauce with peppers.
Mofongo de Ropa Vieja
Shredded beef. Shredded beef, tomato-based sauce, onions, and peppers.
Mofongo de Queso Frito
Cheese. Fried cheese.
Mofongo de Camarones
Shrimp. Shrimp sauteed in butter, garlic, white wine, and fresh chopped parsley.
Mofongo de Chicharron
Fried pork skin.
Mofongo Vegetariano
Vegetarian. Peppers and onions lightly sauteed in olive oil.
Caribbean mofongo
Salads
Ensalada de la casa Tradicional
House salad. House salad made with locally sourced fresh greens, sliced tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers.
Ensalada de Aguacate
Avocado salad. Fresh sliced avocado topped with onions.
Ensalada de Tomate y Cebolla roja
Sliced tomatoes topped with red onions
Ensalada de Caesar Caribena
Hearts of romaine tossed in a homemade cilantro Caesar dressing topped with yuca croutons and shaved cheese.
Ensalada de Quinoa con Vegetales
Quinoa salad with vegetables. Fresh quinoa with house dressing and tossed with fresh shucked corn, peppers, onions, and cilantro.
Ensalada Tropical
Tropical salad. Mixed greens tossed in a honey garlic vinaigrette, topped with fresh pineapple, mango, avocado, diced tomatoes, and red onions garnished with sesame seeds.
Sandwich Cubano
Our classic pressed sandwich made with our delicious slow-roasted pork, ham, pickles, Swiss cheese on Cuban Bread.
Pan con Bistec
Thin top sirloin steak, perfectly seasoned and grilled with sauteed onions, garnished with lettuce, tomatoes, and potato sticks on hot-pressed Cuban bread.
Sandwich de Pollo a la Plancha
Fresh boneless chicken breast seasoned and grilled served on a hot-pressed Cuban bread. Garnished with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and potato sticks.
El Revolico Sandwich
Our flavorful churrasco steak, fried sweet plantains and topped with melted Swiss cheese, served on a hot-pressed Cuban bread.
Frita Cubana
Original frita Cubana, a Cuban style burger made with ground beef, onions, and topped with potato sticks.
Sandwiches
Soups
Sopa de Pollo de Mama Fela
Mama felas chicken soup.
Sopa de Frijol Negro
Black beans soup.
La Gallinita Ciega
Junior grilled chicken breast served with white rice and beans or house salad
La Vaca Matilda
Junior sirloin steak served with white rice and beans or house salad
Pollito
Chicken fingers served with french fries.
Yummy Frita
Cuban hamburger served with french fries.
Sandwich de Jamon con Queso
Ham and Swiss cheese on authentic pressed Cuban bread served with french fries.
Rumberitas y Rumberitos/KIDS
Side Orders
Arroz Blanco
White rice.
Arroz Moros
Cuban black rice.
Frijoles Negro
Black beans.
Frijoles Rojos
Red beans.
Tostones
Fried green plantains.
Maduros
Fried sweet plantains.
Yuquita Frita
Fried cassava.
Papas Fritas
French fries.
Mariquitas
Plantain chips.
Boniato Frito
Fried sweet potato.
Vegetales Mixtos
Vegetables.
Yuca con Mojo
Boiled cassava.
2 Huevos Fritos
2 fried eggs.
Pollo Asado Monday Special
Roasted chicken.
Deditos de Pescado Monday Special
Fried fish bites.
Lechon Asado Monday Special
Roasted pork.
Boliche Monday Special
Roasted beef eye round.
Sopa de Pollo
Chicken soup.
Sopa de Chicharos Monday Special
Pea soup.
Monday Special
Tuesday Special
Fricase de Pollo Tuesday Special
Chicken stew with potatoes.
Lomo de Cerdo Tuesday Special
Roasted pork loin.
Masa de Pescado en Salsa Roja Tuesday Special
Fish chunks in red sauce.
Costilla de Res Tuesday Special
Short ribs in sauce.
Sopa de Pollo Tuesday Special
Chicken soup.
Sopa de Lentejas Tuesday Special
Lentil Soup.
Rabo Encendido Wednesday Special
Oxtail in Sauce
Pollo Asado Wednesday Special
Roasted chicken.
Lechon Asado Wednesday Special
Roasted pork.
Aporreado de Pescado Wednesday Special
Shredded fish in red sauce.
Sopa de Pollo Wednesday Special
Chicken soup.
Sopa de Platano Wednesday Special
Plantain soup.
Wednesday Special
Thursday Special
Costilla de Res Thursday Special
Short ribs in sauce.
Pollo Asado Thursday Special
Roasted chicken.
Albondigas Habaneras Thursday Special
Havana Style Meatballs in Creole Sauce
Ropa Vieja Thursday Special
Shredded beef.
Sopa de Pollo Thursday Special
Chicken soup.
Sopa de Garbanzo Thursday Special
Chickpea soup.
Carne con Papas Friday Special
Beef stew with potatoes.
Bacalao Friday Special
Codfish.
Pollo Asado Friday Special
Roasted chicken.
Costilla de Cerdo con Salsa de BBQ Friday Special
Pork ribs in BBQ sauce.
Sopa de Pollo Friday Special
Chicken soup.
Crema de Pescado Friday Special
Creamy seafood soup.
Friday Special
Desserts
Traditional Flan
Flan Tradicional
Coconut Flan
Flan de Coco
Three milk sponge cake
Cake de tres leches
Guava Cheesecake
Pastel de queso con Guayaba
Ice Cream
Helado
Churros a lo Cubano
Crispy Pastry Dough Tossed in Cinnamon Sugar, Served with Condensed Milk and Guava Sauce for Dipping
