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El Cuco

Name: El Cuco
Address: 516c Kennedy Blvd, Union City, NJ, 07087, US
Telephone: (201) 867-7004
Price range: $

4.2 ★★★★☆

Cuisine Type

Bar Dominican

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📍 Location & Contact

516c Kennedy Blvd

Union City, NJ 07087

(201) 867-7004

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🕒 Hours & Details

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Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: Closed

Friday: Closed

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

Restaurant Details

Dress Code

Casual

Payment

Accepts Credit Cards

Parking

Yes

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📋 Menu

Comida / Food

Burritos

Una tortilla clásica servida con crema agria y pico de gallo. / A classic tortilla

Quesadillas

Crujiente, derretida, rellena y luego doblada tres veces, algo como un burrito crispy. / Crisped, melted, filled, and then tri-folded, kind of like a crispy burrito.

Bols / Bowls

Como un burrito, pero en un bol en vez de una tortilla. / Like a burrito, but in a bowl instead of a tortilla.

Ensalada Alba

Fresh sliced avocado, tomatoes, shredded iceberg lettuce, cheddar cheese, citrus cilantro dressing

Baja Caesar Ensalada

Grilled chicken breast, mixed greens, iceberg lettuce, pico de gallo, jack cheese, crispy tortilla strips, jalapeno caesar dressing

Taco Pico Ensalada

Seasoned ground beef, mixed greens, black beans, corn, guacamole, sour cream, carrots, jack & cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, spicy ranch dressing

Ensalada Santa Anna

Marinated grilled chicken, mixed greens, bacon bits, corn, black beans, tomatoes, carrots, chipotle honey lime dressing, tortilla crisps

Platos de la Casa / House Dishes

Arroz Con Pollo / Rice With Chicken

Pollo desmechado, arvejas, zanahorias, pico de gallo, cebollines, arroz amarillo. / Shredded chicken, peas, carrots, pico de gallo, scallions, yellow rice.

Arroz Con Camarones / Rice With Shrimp

Camarón, arvejas, zanahorias, pico de gallo, cebollines, arroz amarillo. / Shrimp, peas, carrots, pico de gallo, scallions, yellow rice.

Chicken Fajitas / Sizzling Fajitas

Pimientos y cebollas, queso Cheddar, arroz amarillo. / Peppers and onions, Cheddar cheese, yellow rice.

Shrimp Fajitas

Sautéed shrimp with bell peppers, onions, and melted cheese.

Steak Fajitas

Grilled steak strips with sautéed bell peppers, onions, and melted cheese.

Enchiladas

Chicken enchiladas, choice of red or verde salsa

Antojitos / Cravings

Chips Y Salsa / Chips And Salsa

Chips hechos en casa, salsa suave. / Housemade chips, mild sauce.

Chips & Guacamole

Servido con nuestros chips hechos en casa. / Served with our housemade chips.

Sopa De Tortilla / Tortilla Soup

Caldo de pollo, tiras de tortilla, queso Oaxaca. / Chicken broth, tortilla strips, Oaxaca cheese.

Elotes / Corn

Maíz en la mazorca, chile, queso Cotija, elección de mayonesa o mantequilla. / Corn on the cob, chili, Cotija cheese, choice of mayo or butter.

Esquites / Corn In A Cup

Maíz, mayonesa, Cotija, lima. / Corn, mayonnaise, Cotija, lime.

La Taquería / The Taco Stand

El Jardín

Aguacate, maíz, pimiento morrón, frijoles pinto refritos, crema, salsa de tomatillo. / Avocado, corn, bell pepper, refried pinto beans, cream, tomatillo sauce.

Barbacoa / Barbecue

Costillas cortas, aguacate, cilantro, cebolla roja, chipotle, lima. / Short ribs, avocado, cilantro, red onion, chipotle, lime.

Al Pastor / Marinated Pork

Al pastor mexicano, piña. / Mexican marinated pork, pineapple.

Pollo Asado / Grilled Chicken

Pollo marinado con cítricos y hierbas. / Citrus and herb marinated chicken.

Taco De Pescado / Fish Taco

Grilled fish topped with fresh cilantro, chopped onions, and a lime wedge on a corn tortilla.

Mar Y Tierra / Surf N Turf

Pulpo, chorizo, garbanzos, cebolla roja, aceite de chile. / Octopus, chorizo, chickpeas, red onion, chili oil.

Camarones De Roca / Rock Shrimp

Camarón roca, lima, cebolla verde, salsa chipotle. / Rock shrimp, lime, green onion, chipotle sauce.

Carne Asada

Churrasco marinado y asado, cebolla encurtida, salsa verde. / Grilled marinated skirt steak, pickled onion, green salsa.

Birria

Tender shredded beef topped with chopped onions and fresh cilantro, served in a soft tortilla with a side of flavorful dipping broth and a lime wedge.

Empanadas

Res O Pollo / Beef Or Chicken

Masa de harina de maíz amarillo, zanahoria, arvejas, papa. / Yellow corn flour shell, carrot, peas, potato.

Tinga De Pollo / Tinga Chicken

Shredded chicken cooked with tomatoes, onions, and chipotle peppers, encased in a golden, crispy pastry.

Jamón Y Queso / Ham & Cheese

A traditional Mexican empanada filled with ham and a blend of cheeses, encased in a golden pastry.

Espinaca Y Queso / Spinach & Cheese

Golden-brown empanada filled with creamy melted cheese and seasoned spinach.

Pepperoni

Tomate, mozzarella / Tomato, mozzarella.

Cerdo Desmenuzado / Pulled Pork

Golden-brown pastry filled with tender pulled pork, served with two dipping sauces.

Carne De Camarón Y Jaiba / Shrimp & Crab Meat

Jalapeño.

Bistec / Steak

Pimientos, cebolla, provolone. / Peppers, onion, provolone.

Cheeseburguer

Pastry filled with a blend of cheese and seasoned ground beef, reminiscent of a classic cheeseburger.

Cheese Corn Shell

Corn dough empanada filled with a blend of cheese, typically including a mix of Mexican cheeses.

Cheese Wheat Shell

Wheat shell empanada generously filled with a blend of cheeses, encased in a whole wheat pastry.

Bacon Egg & Cheese

A golden, crusted empanada generously filled with a mix of crispy bacon, scrambled eggs, and melted cheese, often accompanied by a selection of spices.

Alcohol/Refrescos y Jugos / Soft Drinks & Juices

Jarritos Mandarin

Elección de ponche de fruta, mandarina, mineragua. / Choice of fruit punch, mandarin, mineragua.

Coca Cola

Classic, refreshing soda with a timeless taste.

Jumex Guava

Canned guava-flavored Jumex, offering a sweet and slightly tart taste.

Jumex Mango

Canned mango juice, offering a sweet mango essence.

Sprite

A lemon-lime flavored carbonated soda offering a refreshing and crisp taste.

Ginger Ale

Refreshing, crisp ginger-flavored carbonated soft drink.

Diet Coke

A sugar-free and calorie-free cola offering a crisp and refreshing taste.

Jarritos Fruit Punch

Refreshing Mexican soda- fruit punch flavor

Canada Dry Sparkling Water

Canada Dry sparkling water is a carbonated beverage, offering a crisp and clean taste.

Sangria Senorial Non Alcohol

A carbonated, non-alcoholic beverage with a unique sangria flavor, made with natural and artificial flavors, often served as a refreshing drink.

Classic Margarita

Tequila, triple sec, and freshly squeezed lime juice, often served with a salted rim.

El Coco Margarita

Tequila, triple sec, lime juice, cream of coconut, agave

Jalapeño Margarita

Tequila, triple sec, jalapeño, lime juice, agave, tajin rim

Red Sangria

Red wine, brandy, creme de cassis, triple sec, agave

Frozen Classic Margarita

Tequila, triple sec, lime juice, agave

Frozen Piña Colada

Rum, triple sec, pineapple, coconut

Mezcal Negroni

Mezcal, campari, sweet vermouth

Mojito Clasico

Rum, fresh lime juice, mint, soda

Postres/ Dessert

Flan

Baked custard, caramel, berries

Churros

Fried dough, suggar costing, chocolate sauce

Arroz Con Leche

Mexican rice pudding

Nachos

Nachos Veggie

Tortilla chips layered with a medley of sautéed vegetables including bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and zucchini, topped with melted cheese and a dollop of sour cream.

Nachos Beef

Tortilla chips layered with ground beef and generously topped with nacho cheese.

Nachos Chicken

Tortilla chips topped with shredded chicken, typically includes a blend of melted cheeses and a garnish of fresh pico de gallo.

Nachos Steak

Tortilla chips topped with grilled steak and melted cheese, often accompanied by pico de gallo and sour cream.