
EL GORDO - MONTCLAIR
Food
Appetizers
Ceviche De Pescado
Fresh, raw fish, marinated in zesty lime juice until perfectly cured. Tossed with red onions, Peruvian corn, cancha, and sweet potato for the perfect balance of refreshing and savory flavors.
$19.75Papa a La Huancaina
Sliced tender potatoes smothered in a rich, creamy Huancaína sauce made from Peruvian cheese and a touch of spice (but don’t worry—it’s not spicy!) Served chilled and topped with a hard-boiled egg
$11.75Yucca a La Huancaina
Fried yucca pieces smothered in a rich, creamy Huancaína sauce made from cheese and a touch of spice (but don’t worry—it’s not spicy!). Served chilled and topped with a hard-boiled egg
$11.75Causa De Tuna
Our Peruvian Causa is a hidden gem! Layers of soft, citrusy mashed potatoes filled with flavorful tuna and topped with fresh avocado slices. A perfect blend of zesty, creamy, and savory—this appetizer is a must-try for any foodie!
$10.75Salchipapa
Salchipapa is the ultimate Peruvian street food comfort dish. Crispy golden fries topped with slicced chicken sausages.
$10.75Ceviche Mixto
Peruvian Ceviche Mixto is a refreshing burst of flavor. Featuring fresh fish, calamari, shrimp, and mussels, marinated in lime juice until perfectly cured. Topped with red onion, sweet potato, and Peruvian corn.
$21.75Choros a La Chalaca
Choros a la Chalaca is a must-try for seafood lovers! Fresh, plump mussels topped with onions, tomatoes, Peruvian corn, cilantro, and lime. The perfect balance of citrusy acidity and savory flavors will make your taste buds dance! 8 mussels per order
$15.00
Entrees
Chaufa Carne
Wok-tossed to perfection, this dish is loaded with fluffy rice, scrambled eggs, scallions, and your choice of juicy chicken or tender beef, all infused with a rich, savory soy sauce.
$18.75Chaufa Pollo
Peruvian-style chicken fried rice
$17.75Chaufa Mixto
$19.85Chaufa Vegetales
$15.85Lomo Saltado Carne
Tender beef sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and soy sauce over french fries served with white rice
$18.00Lomo Saltado Pollo
Tender chicken sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and soy sauce over french fries served with white rice
$17.00Tallarin Verde Bistek OR Pechuga
Spaghetti tossed in a creamy, vibrant spinach and basil sauce, served with your choice of juicy steak OR grilled chicken. Rich, flavorful, and absolutely satisfying in every bite!
$21.00Tallarin Saltado Pollo
Peruvian-style lo mein, choose from veggie, chicken, or beef. Sauteed with onions, peppers, and tomatoes
$17.00Tallarin Saltado Carne
$18.00Bistec Encebollado Con Arroz
Steak sautéed with onions and tomatoes, served with white rice, beans, and salsa criolla
$23.00Bistec Con 2 Opciones
Juicy sirloin steak served with 2 sides of your choosing
$21.00Milanesa Pollo - 2 Opciones
Breaded chicken breast with choice of 2 sides
$19.75Pechuga a La Plancha - 2 Opciones
Grilled chicken breast with 2 sides
$18.75
Comida Criolla
Aji De Gallina
Shredded chicken simmered in a rich, yellow creamy sauce. Not spicy, and perfect for foodies who love indulgent, creamy dishes. A must-try! Served with white rice and boiled potatoes.
$15.00Arroz Con Pollo Y Huancaina
Fragrant, cilantro-infused green rice cooked to perfection, served with juicy, seasoned chicken and topped with our creamy Huancaína sauce. A flavorful Peruvian favorite!
$18.00Seco Combinado
Traditional Peruvian beef stew cooked in a cilantro sauce served with rice, white Peruvian beans, and salsa criolla. This dish is the perfect balance of comfort and tradition in every bite!
$18.75
Sopas
Sopa Del Dia
Available Wed - Fri only. Our delicious, always fresh Soup of the Day varies day to day so please call to confirm what we have
$8.00Caldo De Gallina
Caldo de Gallina is a rich and flavorful hen broth slow-cooked to perfection. Served with tender hen, noodles, boiled potatoes, and a hard-boiled egg.
$12.50Parihuela
A rich, flavorful broth infused with bold spices and packed with a mix of fresh fish, shrimp, mussels, and calamari. Peru’s ultimate seafood soup! Light spice level
$16.50
Pollo a La Brasa
1/4 Pollo Solo
$7.001/2 Pollo Solo
Half rotisserie chicken
$11.00Pollo Entero Solo
1 whole rotisserie chicken
$22.001/4 Pollo - Papa o Arroz, y Ensalada
Juicy, slow-roasted Peruvian rotisserie chicken, marinated in our signature spices for that perfect flavorful bite. Served with your choice of crispy fries OR fluffy rice, plus a fresh side salad.
$12.001/2 Pollo - Papa o Arroz, y Ensalada
Juicy, slow-roasted Peruvian rotisserie chicken, marinated in our signature spices for that perfect flavorful bite. Served with your choice of crispy fries OR fluffy rice, plus a fresh side salad.
$15.00Combo "El Gordo"
1 Entire Peruvian rotisserie chicken, marinated in our signature spices for that perfect flavorful bite. Served with your choice of crispy fries OR fluffy rice, plus a fresh side salad.
$28.00
Seafood
Arroz Con Mariscos
A seafood lover’s dream! This Peruvian-style seafood rice is packed with fresh shrimp, mussels, squid, all tossed in a flavorful, spiced sauce with a hint of cilantro.
$24.00Chaufa De Camarones
A Peruvian twist on fried rice, packed with bold flavors! Wok-tossed shrimp, fluffy rice, scrambled eggs, scallions, and a savory soy sauce blend come together for the perfect bite.
$20.85Chaufa De Mariscos
Peruvian-style seafood fried rice
$24.85Chaufa Especial
Fried rice with chicken, beef, & shrimp
$20.85Chicharron De Pescado
Battered fried fish pieces served with fried yucca and salsa criolla
$21.00Grilled Sea Bass
$21.85Jalea
Deep-fried seafood
$23.00Lomo De Pescado
Sauteed fish mixed with onions, tomatoes, soy sauce, and fries
$19.85Salmon a La Parilla Con 2 Opciones
Grilled salmon with a choice of 2 sides
$23.00Sea Bass Empanizado
Fresh breaded sea bass fillet served with two options
$18.85Sudado De Mariscos
Broiled fish & seafood stew
$23.85Tallarin Saltado De Mariscos
Peruvian lo mein-style seafood spaghetti
$21.00
Side Orders
Tostones
Mashed plantains
$5.00Maduros
Sweet plantains
$5.00Papas Fritas
French fries
$5.00Yucca Frita
Fried cassava
$5.00Arroz Amarillo
Yellow rice
$5.00Arroz Blanco
White rice
$5.00Frijoles Rojos
Red beans
$5.00Salsa Criolla
Peruvian onion and tomato salad with lime juice
$5.00Side Ensalada
Mixed salad
$5.00Frijoles Blancos
White beans
$5.00Steamed Vegetables
Steamed vegetables
$6.00Cancha
$2.75Huancaina Sauce
Side of Huancaina Sauce.
$6.75
Dessert
Alfajores
Traditional buttery shortbread cookie filled with rich, smooth dulce de leche. Coated with powdered sugar
$2.50Vanilla cake
Dulce de leche-style Vanilla Cake *This item is not allergy-friendly and may contain or come into contact with common allergens, including nuts, dairy, eggs, soy, and wheat.
$4.50
Green Sauce
Small Green Sauce
$0.65Green Sauce Bottle
Our creamy, flavorful, and addictively delicious Peruvian green sauce is the perfect blend of fresh herbs, spices, and just the right touch of heat. Drizzle it on everything—grilled meats, fries, rice, or even use it as a dip. One taste, and you’ll never eat the same way again!
$11.751 Oz Rocoto
$0.85Salad Dressing - 3 for $1
Peruvian salad dressing
$1.00
Salads
Beverages
Chicha Morada
A sweet and refreshing Peruvian purple corn drink, brewed with cinnamon, cloves, and fruit for a unique and delicious flavor.
$4.00Jugo de Maracuya
Made with fresh passion fruit, this tropical drink is the perfect thirst-quencher.Refreshing, sweet, and tangy!
$4.00Canned Soda
$2.00Water Bottle
$2.00
Catering Menu
Catering - Ceviche Bowls
Ceviche de Pescado 1/2 Tray
Fresh, raw fish, marinated in zesty lime juice until perfectly cured. Tossed with red onions, Peruvian corn, cancha, and sweet potato for the perfect balance of refreshing and savory flavors.
$85.00Ceviche de Pescado Full Tray
Fresh, raw fish, marinated in zesty lime juice until perfectly cured. Tossed with red onions, Peruvian corn, cancha, and sweet potato for the perfect balance of refreshing and savory flavors.
$165.00Ceviche Mixto 1/2 Tray
Peruvian Ceviche Mixto is a refreshing burst of flavor. Featuring fresh fish, calamari, shrimp, and mussels, marinated in lime juice until perfectly cured. Topped with red onion, sweet potato, and Peruvian corn.
$95.00Ceviche Mixto Full Tray
Peruvian Ceviche Mixto is a refreshing burst of flavor. Featuring fresh fish, calamari, shrimp, and mussels, marinated in lime juice until perfectly cured. Topped with red onion, sweet potato, and Peruvian corn.
$195.00
Catering - Proteins
Half Tray - Rotisserie Chicken
Every party needs a staple protein dish. Our succulent Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken is the perfect choice for your event
$50.00Full Tray - Rotisserie Chicken
Every party needs a staple protein dish... Our succulent Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken is the perfect choice for your event.
$90.00Half Lomo Saltado: Carne
Lomo Saltado is a Peruvian favorite, featuring tender stir-fried beef, juicy tomatoes, and onions, all tossed with crispy fries. Bursting with rich, savory flavors, it’s the perfect crowd-pleaser for your special event. A dish that promises to delight
$90.00Full Lomo Saltado: Carne
Lomo Saltado is a Peruvian favorite, featuring tender stir-fried beef, juicy tomatoes, and onions, all tossed with crispy fries. Bursting with rich, savory flavors, it’s the perfect crowd-pleaser for your special event.
$185.00
Catering - Traditional Peruvian Dishes
Catering - Seafood
Half Tray - Arroz Con Mariscos
A seafood lover’s dream! This Peruvian-style seafood rice is packed with fresh shrimp, mussels, squid, all tossed in a flavorful, spiced sauce with a hint of cilantro.A seafood lover’s dream! This Peruvian-style seafood rice is packed with fresh shrimp, mussels, squid, all tossed in a flavorful, spiced sauce with a hint of cilantro.
$115.00Full Tray - Arroz Con Mariscos
A seafood lover’s dream! This Peruvian-style seafood rice is packed with fresh shrimp, mussels, squid, all tossed in a flavorful, spiced sauce with a hint of cilantro.
$220.00Half Tray - Chaufa "El Gordo"
Arroz Chaufa "El Gordo" is a vibrant celebration of Peruvian-Chinese culinary fusion, featuring deliciously battered fried sea bass and shrimp mixed with Peruvian-style fried rice. It's rich flavors include soy sauce and a hint of ginger. It's a filling an
$105.00Full Tray- Chaufa "El Gordo"
Arroz Chaufa "El Gordo" is a vibrant celebration of Peruvian-Chinese culinary fusion, featuring deliciously battered fried sea bass and shrimp mixed with Peruvian-style fried rice. It's rich flavors include soy sauce and a hint of ginger. It's a filling an
$210.00Half Tray - Chaufa Especial
Arroz Chaufa is a sensational Peruvian-Chinese culinary masterpiece, combining perfectly seasoned rice with a symphony of savory flavors from soy, ginger, and garlic. Choose from different proteins - each adding its unique twist to this vibrant and aromati
$95.00Full Tray - Chaufa Especial
Arroz Chaufa is a sensational Peruvian-Chinese culinary masterpiece, combining perfectly seasoned rice with a symphony of savory flavors from soy, ginger, and garlic. Choose from different proteins - each adding its unique twist to this vibrant and aromati
$195.00Half Tray - Saltado De Mariscos
Saltado de Mariscos is an exquisite seafood stir-fry that showcases the best of Peruvian cuisine's multicultural influences. This luxurious version of the traditional Lomo Saltado swaps beef for a splendid mix of shrimp, squid, mussels, and scallops, sauté
$135.00Full Tray - Saltado De Mariscos
Saltado de Mariscos is an exquisite seafood stir-fry that showcases the best of Peruvian cuisine's multicultural influences. This luxurious version of the traditional Lomo Saltado swaps beef for a spending mix of shrimp, squid, mussels, and scallops, saute
$250.00Half Tray - Tallarin Saltado De Mariscos
Tallarin Saltado de Mariscos is a Peruvian twist on lo mein, combining linguine with a colorful mix of tomatoes, onions, and peppers, stir-fried with succulent shrimp, squid, and mussels. This dish is a feast for the senses, offering a rich tapestry of fla
$115.00Full Tray- Tallarin Saltado De Mariscos
Tallarin Saltado de Mariscos is a Peruvian twist on lo mein, combining linguine with a colorful mix of tomatoes, onions, and peppers, stir-fried with succulent shrimp, squid, and mussels. This dish is a feast for the senses, offering a rich tapestry of fla
$235.00Tallarin Saltado de Carne - Full Tray
$225.00Tallarin Saltado de Carne - half Tray
$110.00Tallarin Saltado de Pollo - Full Tray
$190.00Tallarin Saltado de Pollo - Half Tray
$95.00
Catering - Sides
Half Tray - Papa a La Huancaina
Sliced tender potatoes smothered in a rich, creamy Huancaína sauce made from Peruvian cheese and a touch of spice (but don’t worry—it’s not spicy!) Served chilled and topped with a hard-boiled egg
$80.00Full Tray- Papa a La Huancaina
Sliced tender potatoes smothered in a rich, creamy Huancaína sauce made from Peruvian cheese and a touch of spice (but don’t worry—it’s not spicy!) Served chilled and topped with a hard-boiled egg
$120.00Half Tray - Chaufa (Peruvian Fried Rice)
Our half tray serves 8-10 people. This vegetable fried rice contains string beans, peas, carrots, and eggs
$65.00Large Tray - Chaufa (Peruvian Fried Rice)
$120.00Half Tray - Vegetable Peruvian Lo Mein
$85.00Full Tray - Vegetable Peruvian Lo Mein
$165.00Half Tray - Sweet Plantains (Maduros)
$45.00Full Tray - Sweet Plantains (Maduros)
$85.00Half Tray - Yellow Rice
Our yellow rices contain peas and carrots. Serves 8-10 people
$50.00Full Tray - Yellow Rice
$110.00Half Tray - Peruvian Pesto Pasta
Peruvian Tallarin Verde combines linguine in a lush green sauce made from spinach, basil, and queso fresco, creating a creamy, vibrant taste and perfect for any festive buffet. We especially love it with our Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken. Our half tray serv
$70.00Full Tray - Peruvian Pesto Pasta
Peruvian Tallarin Verde combines linguine in a lush green sauce made from spinach, basil, and queso fresco, creating a creamy, vibrant taste and perfect for any festive buffet. We especially love it with our Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken. Our full tray serv
$140.00
Catering - Salads Bowls & Veggie Bowls
Catering - Drinks
Homemade Passion Fruit Juice ( 1/2 Gallon)
Refreshing, sweet, and tangy! Made with fresh passion fruit, this tropical drink is the perfect thirst-quencher.
$30.00Homemade Chicha Morada (1/2 Gallon)
Peruvian Chicha Morada is a delightful blend of purple corn, pineapple, and cinnamon, creating a refreshing, tangy drink that's perfect as a vibrant complement to any meal
$40.00Coca-Cola
2 Liters
$5.00Sprite
2 Liters
$5.00Inca Kola
2 Liters
$6.00