Rumba Cubana Menu (2025 Update)

Rumba Cubana is a vibrant Cuban bar and seafood restaurant located in North Bergen, NJ. This establishment offers a variety of authentic Cuban dishes, including Tapas Cubanas, Sopas, and Mofongos Caribeños. Customer reviews praise the delicious food, well-made drinks, and excellent service. The menu includes a range of options for vegetarians, making it a versatile choice for all diners. The ambiance is described as beautiful, with a nice outdoor patio for dining. The restaurant is affordable and provides a welcoming atmosphere reminiscent of Little Havana in Miami. Overall, Rumba Cubana impresses with its flavorful dishes, great service, and lively atmosphere, making it a must-visit for Cuban cuisine lovers.

Tapas Cubanas Cuban Bites

Trio de Empanadas

The Cuban Empanada Trio Is Our Traditional Fresh Empanadas Made To Order And Served With Rumba's Mild' Picante' Sauce. Picadillo | Ground Beef; Pollo | Chicken; Guayaba Y Queso | Guava & Cheese; Espinaca Y Queso | Spinach & Cheese

Croquetas de Jamón

Traditional Ham Croquettes, Lightly Fried Until Golden Brown

Papas Rellenas

Homemade Breaded Mashed Potatoes Filled With Authentic Beef Picadillo Cubano

Tostones Montaditos

Fried Green Pressed Plantains Topped With Your Choice Of: Churrasco | Skirt Steak with Chimichurri; Salmon Ahumado | Smoked Salmon, Sliced Avocado, Pickled Red Onions and Cilantro Aioli

Chicharrones de Pescado

Crispy Bites Of Battered Fish Filet, Served With Tartar Sauce

Yuquita Abrazadita en Bacon

Bacon Wrapped Cassava In Applewood Smoked Bacon Lightly Fried, Rumba Cilantro Aioli Sauce

Guacamole a lo Cubano

Guacamole With A Cuban Twist, Fresh Pineapple, Onion, Cilantro, Fresh Lime, Minced Jalapeño, Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Served With Crispy Plantain Chips

Calamares Rumberos

Crunchy & Sweet Fried Calamari Simmered In Sweet Chili Sauce

Mariquitas de Plátano

Homemade Crispy Plantain Chips Served With Rumba's Cilantro Aioli

Tamal en Hoja con Lechon

Hand Rolled Traditional Cuban Tamale Steamed In Corn Husk, Filled With Roasted Pork, Topped With Pickled Red Onions, Cilantro Aioli

Chicharroncitos de Puerco

Bites Of Crunchy Pork Skin, Pickled Red Onions

Chorizo Salteado

Sauteed Spanish Sausage, Bell Peppers and Onions Served with Cuban Toast Points

Fritura de Maíz Tierno

Homemade Sweet Corn Fritters, Topped With Parmesan Cheese And Served With Crema Fresca

Lanchita de Regla

Fried Sweet Plantain Stuffed With Our Delicious, Beef Picadillo and Melted Cheese

Ceviche de Pescado Tradicional

Marinated Fish In Lime Juice, Red Onions & 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: Ceviche De Pescado | Fish Ceviche; Ceviche De Camarones | Shrimp Ceviche

El Rumberito

Rumba's Sampler. A Combination Of Our Signature Tapas, Ham Croquettes, Corn Tamale, Beef Empanada, Corn Fritters, Crispy Pork Bites and a Beef Stuffed Potato Topped With Pickled Red Onions served with Rumba's Homemade Hot Sauce

El Vegetariano Llego

The Vegetarian Has Arrived. Our Vegetarian Sampler Is A Combination Of Corn Fritters, Fried Cassava, Spinach Empanada, Sweet Plantain with Melted Mozzarella Cheese, And Green Plantains Served With Cilantro Aioli and Crema Fresca

El Balserito

Crispy Seafood Sampler, Shrimp, Calamari, Cod Croquettes, Fish Bites, Yuca Fries, Sweet Chili Sauce, Tartar Sauce, Cilantro Aioli. Your Choice of Ceviche: shrimp or fish

Cuban Flatbread

Delicious Pizza Dough, Cilantro Crema, Guava BBQ, Sweet Plantain Croutons, Mozzarella Cheese. Choice of Protein: roasted pork / shredded chicken / shredded beef

Camarones al Ajillo

Shrimp Sautéed In Butter, Garlic, White Wine And Fresh Chopped Parsley

Sopa de Pollo de Mama Fela

Mama Fela's Chicken Soup (Daily)

Sopa de Frijol Negro

Black Bean Soup (Daily)

Sopa de Chicharros

Pea Soup (Monday)

Sopa de Lenteja

Lentil Soup (Tuesday)

Crema de Malanga

Cream of Tarot Root (Wednesday)

Sopa de Garbanzos

Chickpea Soup (Thursday)

Crema de Mariscos

Creamy Seafood Chowder (Friday)

Ajiaco

A Traditional 'Sunday' Meat & Vegetable Soup (Saturday & Sunday)

Sopas Soups

Mofongos Caribeños Caribbean Mofongo

Pollo

Shredded Chicken Simmered In A Zesty Tomato Sauce With Bell Peppers & Onions

Ropa Vieja

Cuban Style Shredded Beef Braised in Zesty Creole Sauce, Olives, Sherry Wine, Onions

Queso

Fried White Cheese

Camaron

Shrimp Simmered In Butter, Garlic, White Wine, And Fresh Chopped Parsley

Chicharron

Our Classic Bites Of Crunchy Pork Skin

Vegetariano

Kale, Chickpeas, Onions, Peppers and Cilantro with a Delicious Red Sauce

Ensalada de la Casa Tradicional

House Salad Made with Locally Sourced Fresh Greens, Tomatoes, Sliced Red Onions, Cucumbers

Ensalada de Tomate, Pepino y Cebolla Roja

Fresh Tomatoes, Cucumbers & Red Onions, Tossed in House Vinaigrette

Ensalada Cesar Caribeña

Caribbean Spin on A Classic Caesar. Hearts Of Romaine, Kale, Cilantro Caesar Dressing, Crispy Yuca Croutons, Shaved Parmesan Cheese

Ensalada Tropical

Mixed Greens Tossed In A Honey Garlic Vinaigrette, Pineapple, Mango, Avocado, Diced Tomatoes, Red Onions, Sesame Seeds

Ensalada de Aguacate

Sliced Avocado, Pickled Red Onions, Olive Oil

Ensaladas Salads

Arroces Rice

Arroz con Pollo a la Chorrera

A Cuban Classic. Chicken Braised in Sofrito Infused Yellow Rice, Served with Sweet Plantains

Paella Rumbera

Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, Calamari, Lobster, Chicken, And Fish Simmered Slowly In Spanish Style Saffron Rice

Paella Vegetariana

Garlic Scented Seasonal Vegetables Cooked in our Spanish Style Rice

Arroz Chino Cubano

Cuban Style Fried Rice, Pork, Shrimp, Chicken, Ham, Vegetables, Sweet Plantains, Scrambled Eggs

Arroz Imperial

Cuban "Lasagna" Rice, Chicken, Mozzarella Cheese, Sweet Plantains

Arroz Campesino

Pork Belly, Skirt Steak, Roasted Pork, Chorizo, Corn on the Cob, Yellow Rice

Sandwich Cubano

Our Classic Pressed Sandwich Made With Our Delicious Slow Roasted Pork, Ham, Pickles, Swiss Cheese Served On Fresh Cuban Bread

Pan con Bistec

Grilled Thin Top Sirloin Steak, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions, and Potatoes Sticks, Pressed on Fresh Cuban Bread

Sandwich de Pollo a la Plancha

Grilled Boneless Chicken Breast, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions, and Potatoes Sticks, Pressed on Fresh Cuban Bread

Frita Cubana Original

Original Frita Cubana, A Cuban Style Savory Burger Made with Ground Beef, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onions, Salsa Rosada Topped With Potato Sticks

Sandwiches

A Tour of Cuba

Un Poquito de Todo

A Little Bit of Everything. A Combination of Our Signature Roasted Pork, Shredded Beef, Steamed Cassava with Mojo, Sliced Avocado, One Fried Egg & Fried Sweet Plantains

El Pescador

Pan Seared Filet of Fish Topped with Shrimp, Simmered in A Zesty Creole Sauce, White Rice and Sweet Plantains

Pargo Relleno

Whole Fried Red Snapper, Stuffed With Saffron Scented Rice, Shrimp, Served On A Bed Of Crispy Fried Green Plantains

Vaca con Ropa

Shredded Beef Two Ways - Crispy with Lime, Garlic Mojo, Red Onions; Simmered with Creole Sauce, Peppers and Onions. Served with Avocado, White Rice, Black Beans, Pickled Red Onions, Sweet Plantains

Pollo Chicken

Ropa Vieja de Carne Shredded Beef

Lechon Roasted Pork

Picadillo Ground Beef

Ropa Vieja de Pollo Shredded Chicken

Camaron Shrimp

Cuban Bowl

Del Gallinero Chicken

Bistec de Pollo a la Plancha

Boneless Chicken Breast Cutlet Marinated In Mojo Sauce. Seared 'A La Plancha' And Topped With Grilled Onions

Pechuga de Pollo Empanizada

Thin Cut Chicken Breast, Seasoned, Lightly Breaded And Fried To A Perfect Golden Brown. A La Milanesa / Topped With Mozzarella Cheese

Chicharrón de Pollo

Boneless Chicken Bites Marinated In Rumba's Signature Mojo Sauce, Lightly Fried. Topped With Grilled Onions

Pollo Rumbero

Chicken Breast Wrapped with Bacon, Stuffed with Ham and Swiss Cheese. Topped With a Creamy Bechamel Sauce

Pollo al Ajillo

Boneless Chicken Breast, Cooked In Garlic & White Wine Sauce, Green Peas, Roasted Bell Peppers

Pollo Dulce

Chicken Breast Cooked In An Extraordinary Honey And Garlic Sauce

Ropa Vieja de Pollo

Shredded Chicken Slowly Braised In A Zesty Creole Sauce, Peppers & Onion

Picadillo a la Cuba de Ayer

Cuban Style Ground Beef, Simmered With Tomato, Potatoes, Spanish Olives, Raisins, Peppers & Onions

Vaca Frita

Famous Crispy Seared Shredded Flank Steak, Marinated in Rumba's Citrus Mojo, Garlic & Red Onions

Bistec de Palomilla

Top Sirloin Steak Marinated in Sour Orange and Garlic, Seared 'A La Plancha' Topped With Grilled Onions

Churrasco Rumbero

Char-Grilled Skirt Steak Served With Our Homemade Chimichurri Sauce

Bistec Empanizado

Thin Cutlet Of Top Sirloin Steak, Seasoned In Classic Cuban Spices, Lightly Breaded And Fried Golden Brown. A La Milanesa / Topped With Mozzarella Cheese

Bistec Salteado

Pan Fried Sliced Pieces of Steak, French Fries, Bell Peppers & Onions, Simmered in Zesty Creole Sauce

Carnes Meat

Mariscos Seafood

Enchilado de Camarones

Shrimp Sautéed In Our Homemade Zesty Red Creole Sauce, Bell Peppers & Onions

Filete de Pescado a la Plancha

Filet of Fish Marinated in Olive Oil, White Wine, And Garlic, Simply Grilled

Salmón Tropical

Pan-Roasted Salmon, Set On A Bed Of Slowly Simmered Pineapple Sauce Topped With Fresh Mango-Pineapple Pico de Gallo

Filete de Pescado con Cangrejo

Filet Of Fish, Oven Roasted, Topped with Red Pepper, Crab Meat, & Paprika

Pargo Frito Entero

Whole Red Snapper, Marinated, Deep Fried to a Crispy Golden Brown

Enchilado de Langosta

Lobster Tail In A Zesty Red Creole Sauce, Bell Peppers & Onions

Mariscada

Sautéed Shrimp, Fish Filet, Calamari, Lobster, Clams and Mussels Prepared With Your Choice Of Sauce: Enchilado Sauce -Tomato, Pepper And Onion Creole Sauce; Salsa Verde - Creamy Spinach Garlic Green Sauce; White Wine Sauce - Olive Oil, White Wine, Lemon, Hint of Garlic

Lechón Asado

Our Famous Cuban Style Roasted Pork, Marinated 24 Hrs. In Sour Orange Marinade, Topped With Grilled Onions And Mojo

Masas de Puerco Fritas

A Cuban Tradition! Fried Lean Chunks Of Pork, Marinated And Roasted In Our Special Garlic Mojo And Topped With Sautéed Onions

Chuletas a La Parrilla

A Pair Of Pork Chops, Slowly Grilled With A Splash Of Fresh Lime, Sliced Onions Want them Fried? Ask your server for this delicious twist

Chuletas Ahumada con Pina

Grilled Smoked Pork Chops Topped With Caramelized Pineapple Slices

Del Corral Pork

Acompanantes Side Orders

Arroz Blanco White Rice

Arroz Moro 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 de Temporada Seasonal Vegetables

Yuca con Mojo Boiled Cassava

2 Huevos Fritos 2 Fried Eggs

La Gallinita Ciega

Junior Grilled Chicken Breast Served With White Rice And Black Beans

La Vaca Matilda

Junior Sirloin Steak Served With White Rice And Black Beans

Pollito

Crispy Chicken Fingers Served With French Fries

Sandwich de Jamon con Queso

Ham & Swiss Cheese On Authentic Pressed Cuban Bread Served With French Fries

Yummy Frita

Cuban Style Hamburger Served With French Fries

Rumberitas y Rumberitos Kids Menu