Mama Elena’s Restaurant Menu – Paterson, NJ

Type : Caribbean restaurant

Location : Paterson, NJ

We are a family friendly Spanish Caribbean restaurant with a ready to eat steam table for fast food service. We also provide a a la cart menu with popular items such as mofongos, cuban sandwich and more. Too busy? We deliver and take orders for pick up as well.

Based on 234 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery

Mama Elena's Restaurant 07513

Address:
395 21st Ave, Paterson, NJ 07513

Phone: (973) 925-7304

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Hours

Tuesday 9 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–9 PM
Thursday 9 AM–9 PM
Friday 9 AM–9 PM
Saturday 9 AM–9 PM
Sunday 9 AM–7 PM
Monday 9 AM–9 PM

Menu

Mama Elenas (Breakfast)
Cubano Sandwich
Cuban sandwich, made with roasted pork, Swiss cheese, ham, and a garlic blend.
$8.00
Sandwich De Pollo
The chicken sandwich made with seasoned chicken breasts. Served with lettuce and tomatoes.
$8.00
Sandwich De Res
Steak sandwich made with seasoned beef steak strips. Served with lettuce and tomatoes.
$8.00
Chimi Burger
Dominican style burger. Served with cabbage and special pink sauce.
$5.00
El Clasico Sandwich
Fried Dominican sausage topped with melted yellow cheese and a fried egg. Great for breakfast.
$7.00
El Tamboril
Fresh ham with melted Swiss cheese and fried egg on a toasted roll.
$6.00
Jamon Y Queso Sandwich
A melted and cheese sandwich.
$5.00
Tostada De Queso
Classic grilled cheese sandwich.
$4.00
Tres Golpes Combo
Classic Dominican Breakfast. Two fried salami, one egg, one fried cheese, and a choice of one side.
$9.00
Salami Guisado
Stew Salami in a tomato sauce served with one side
$7.00
Fried Salami Combo
Four pieces of fried salami served with one side.
$8.00
Fried Cheese Combo
Four pieces of fried white cheese served with one side.
$10.00
Fried Eggs Combo
Four Fried eggs made to your style. Served with one side.
$10.00
Scrambled Eggs Combo
Scrambled eggs with onions and peppers… Comes with one side.
$10.00
Fried Pork Combo (Chicharron)
Fried pork skin served with one side.
$12.00
Fried Longaniza Combo
Fried Dominican sausage served with one side.
$8.00
Fried Salami (1 Slice)
Per slice.
$1.00
Fried Cheese (1 Slice)
Per slice.
$1.50
Fried Egg (1 Slice)
Per slice.
$2.00
Red Onions
Lightly sautéed red onions in an oil and vinegar broth.
$2.00
Malanga
Taro
$5.00
Avocado
Add a whole or half avocado.
$0.00
Tostones
Fried green plantains
$4.00
Pure De Papa
Mashed Potatoes
$6.00
French Fries $4.00
Guineitos
Whole small green bananas.
$6.00
Mangu
Smashed green plantains with buttery blend.
$6.00
Yuca
Boiled Cassava with red onions.
$6.00
Batata
Sweet Potatoes
$5.00
Sancocho
Classic Hispanic soup mixed with hen, oxtails, beef, and vegetables.
$8.00
Chicken (Sopa De Pollo)
Chicken noodle soup accompanied with carrot and potatoes.
$6.00
Macaroni Salad (Ensalada De Coditos)
Classic macaroni salad with diced vegetables and ham.
$4.00
Green Salad (Ensalada Verde)
Classic green garden salad. With lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, and cabbage.
$8.00
Caesar Salad
Mixed green salad drizzled with creamy caesar dressing.
$10.00
Potato Salad (Ensalada De Papa)
Potato salad with carrots peppers and onions.
$4.00
Pork (Chicharron Mofongo)
Fried pork mashed into green plantains with garlic, olive oil, and other seasonings.
$12.00
Cheese Mofongo (Queso)
Fried cheese mashed into green plantains with garlic, olive oil, and other seasonings.
$12.00
Chicken Mofongo (Pollo)
Fried chicken breast mashed into green plantains with garlic, olive oil, and other seasonings.
$12.00
Shrimp Mofongo (Camarones)
Grilled shrimp mashed into green plantains with garlic, olive oil, and other seasonings.
$16.00
Skirt Steak Mofongo (Churasco)
Grilled skirt mashed into green plantains with garlic, olive oil, and other seasonings.
$16.00
Mixed Mofongo
Your two favorite choices mashed into green plantains with garlic, olive oil, and other seasonings.
$15.00
Tres Leches $4.00
Flan $4.00
Flancocho
Flan and vanilla cake.
$4.00
Chocolate Cake
Thick rich milk chocolate cake.
$4.00
Carrot Cake
Carrot cake.
$4.00
Red Velvet
Red velvet cake.
$4.00
Pina
Pineapple smoothie.
$4.00
Fresa
Strawberry smoothie.
$4.00
Maracuya
Passion fruit smoothie.
$4.00
Zapote
Mamey smoothie.
$4.00
Coconut
Coconut smoothie.
$4.00
Guanabana
Soursop smoothie.
$4.00
Banana
Banana smoothie.
$4.00
Papaya
Papaya smoothie.
$4.00
Mango
Mango smoothie.
$4.00
Chocolate
Chocolate smoothie.
$4.00
Cereza (Cherry) $4.00
Lemonade $4.00
Morir Sonando
A classic Dominican beverage. Natural orange juice mixed with milk and carnation.
$5.00
Tamarindo (Tamarind) $4.00
Chinola (Passion Fruit) $4.00
Water
Poland spring water bottle.
$1.50
Bottles
Gatorades, snapples, malta, energy drinks.
$2.00
Cans
Canned soda. Coke, diet coke, ginger ale, sprite, club soda, inca kola, pepsi, and orange fanta.
$1.50
Mama Elena’s Restaurant (Lunch/Dinner)
Cubano Sandwich
Cuban sandwich, made with roasted pork, Swiss cheese, ham, and a garlic blend.
$10.00
Sandwich De Pollo
Chicken sandwich, made with seasoned chicken breasts. Served with lettuce and tomatoes.
$8.00
Sandwich De Res
Steak sandwich made with seasoned beef steak strips. Served with lettuce and tomatoes.
$10.00
Chimi Burger
Dominican style burger. Served with cabbage and special pink sauce.
$7.50
El Clasico Sandwich
Fried Dominican sausage topped with melted yellow cheese and a fried egg. Great for breakfast.
$7.00
El Tamboril
Fresh ham with melted swiss cheese and a fried egg on a toasted roll.
$6.00
Jamon Y Queso Sandwich
A melted and cheese sandwich.
$6.00
Tostada De Queso
Classic grilled cheese sandwich.
$5.00
Mini Mofongo
Mashed green plantains stuffed with your favorite toppings.
$9.00
Tostones Rellenos
Fried plantains topped with your choice of shrimp, ground beef, or chicken.
$10.00
Camarones Frito With Teriyaki
Fried to perfection shrimp with a teriyaki glaze
$11.00
Empanadas
Patties (choose from- cheese, chicken, beef).
$2.50
Mini Picadera
Fried meats and treats.
$30.00
Stew Chicken (Pollo Guisado)
Stew chicken cooked in tomato-based sauce served with two sides.
$15.00
Grilled Chicken (Pechuga A La Plancha)
Grilled chicken breast with sautéed onions and peppers served with two sides.
$16.00
Fried Chicken Strips (Chicharron De Pollo Sin Hueso)
Fried chicken breast chunks seasoned with a light blend served with two sides light blend.
$18.00
Pollo A La Brasa
Rotisserie chicken.
$13.00
Sautéed Chicken Breast (Pechuga Saltiada)
Sautéed chicken breast pieces and onions served with two sides.
$16.00
Fried Chicken Bone-In (Chicharron De Pollo)
Fried chicken chunks with bones served with two sides.
$16.00
Blackened Chicken (Pollo Al Caldero)
Seasoned Blackened chicken pieces served with two sides.
$15.00
Baked Chicken (Muslo Al Horno)
Baked chicken (leg and thigh) served with two sides.
$15.00
Fried Chicken Breast (Pechuga Empanizado)
Fried chicken breast served with two sides.
$16.00
Pechuga A La Dominicana
Chicken breast topped with shrimp in a creamy white sauce. Served with two sides.
$21.00
Steak & Onions (Bistec Encebollado)
Grilled steak and onions based in sazon served with two sides.
$15.00
Stew Beef (Res Guisado)
Stewed beef mixed with peppers and onions served with two sides.
$13.00
Goat (Chivo)
Stewed goat mixed with red and green bell peppers served with two sides.
$14.00
Fried Steak Strips (Carne Frita)
Fried beef strips lightly seasoned served with two sides.
$15.00
Skirt Steak (Churrasco)
Grilled skirt steak served with two sides.
$18.00
Porkchops (Chuleta De Puerco)
Fried or sautéed pork chops served with two sides.
$15.00
Roasted Pork (Pernil)
Pulled roasted pork served with two sides.
$12.00
BBQ Ribs (Costilla)
Barbecue ribs served with two sides.
$15.00
Fried Sausage (Longaniza Frita)
Fried Dominican sausage served with two sides.
$12.00
Fried Pork (Chicharron De Puerco)
Fried pork served with two sides.
$13.00
Stew Pork (Cerdo Guisado)
Stew pork cooked in a tomato-based sauce served with two sides.
$12.00
Teriyaki Glazed Salmon
Teriyaki glazed grilled salmon served with two sides.
$15.00
FATBOY SSE SPECIAL
Grilled salmon and shrimp topped with a teriyaki glaze.
$20.00
MAR Y MAR
Grilled salmon with shrimp in creamy white butter sauce.
$24.00
Grilled Salmon
Grilled salmon in light lemon butter sauce or Teriyaki glaze. Served with two sides.
$15.00
Stew Fish (Pescado Guisado)
Stewed tilapia fish in a tomato-based sauce served with two sides.
$13.00
Fried Fish (Pescado Frito)
Crispy golden fried fish served with two sides.
$15.00
Grilled Fish (Pescado A La Plancha)
Grilled fish fillet served with two sides.
$15.00
Filete A La Dominicana
Fish fillet topped with shrimp in a creamy white sauce. Served with two sides.
$15.00
Garlic Shrimp (Camarones Al Ajillo)
Shrimp in a garlic-based sauce. Served with your choice of two sides.
$17.00
Fried Shrimp (Camarones Frito)
Fried shrimp served with two sides.
$15.00
Cod Fish (Bacalao)
Sautéed cod fish with peppers and onions served with two sides.
$13.00
Pork (Chicharron Mofongo)
Fried pork mashed into green plantains with garlic, olive oil, and other seasonings.
$12.00
Cheese Mofongo (Queso)
Fried cheese mashed into green plantains with garlic, olive oil, and other seasonings.
$14.00
Chicken Mofongo (Pollo)
Fried chicken breast mashed into green plantains with garlic, olive oil, and other seasonings.
$15.00
Shrimp Mofongo (Camarones)
Grilled shrimp mashed into green plantains with garlic, olive oil, and other seasonings.
$16.00
Skirt Steak Mofongo (Churrasco)
Grilled skirt mashed into green plantains with garlic, olive oil, and other seasonings.
$16.00
Mixed Mofongo
Your two favorite choices mashed into green plantains with garlic, olive oil, and other seasonings.
$15.00
Sancocho
Classic Hispanic soup mixed with hen, oxtails, beef, and vegetables.
$8.00
Chicken (Sopa De Pollo)
Chicken noodle soup accompanied with carrot and potatoes.
$7.00
Green Salad (Ensalada Verde)
Classic green garden salad. With lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, and cabbage.
$8.00
Caesar Salad
Mixed green salad drizzled with creamy caesar dressing.
$10.00
Potato Salad (Ensalada De Papa)
Potato salad with carrots peppers and onions.
$4.00
Papa Frita (French Fries)
Papa frita / french fries.
$3.00
Tostones (Fried Green Plantains)
Fried plantains seasoned or plain.
$4.00
Maduro (Plantains)
Sweet plantain (four pieces).
$3.00
Arroz (Rice)
Choose your type of rice.
$4.00
Beans
Choose your bean type.
$4.00
Pure De Papa (Mashed Potatoes)
Buttery mashed potatoes.
$7.00
Ensalada Verde (Green Salad)
Side green salad.
$4.00
Ensalada De Vegetales (Mixed Steamed Vegetables)
Steamed veggies (broccoli, carrots, cauliflower).
$4.00
Papas Al Ajillo (Garlic Potatoes)
Red potatoes in a garlic sauce. Two pieces.
$1.50
Avocado
Add a whole or half Avocado.
$3.00
Empanadas
Patties (choose from cheese, chicken or beef).
$1.25
Cereza (Cherry) $4.00
Lemonade $4.00
Morir Sonando
A classic Dominican beverage. Natural Orange juice mixed with milk and carnation.
$5.00
Tamarindo (Tamarind) $4.00
Chinola (Passion Fruit) $4.00
Piña
Pineapple smoothie.
$4.00
Fresa
Strawberry smoothie.
$4.00
Maracuya
Recommended. Passion fruit smoothie.
$4.00
Zapote
Mamey smoothie.
$4.00
Coconut
Coconut smoothie.
$4.00
Guanabana
Soursop smoothie.
$4.00
Banana
Banana smoothie.
$4.00
Papaya
Papaya smoothie.
$4.00
Mango
Mango smoothie.
$4.00
Water
Poland spring water bottle.
$1.50
Bottles
Gatorades, snapples, malta, energy drinks.
$2.00
Cans
Canned soda. Coke, diet coke, ginger ale, sprite, club soda, inca kola, pepsi, and orange fanta.
$1.50
Tres Leches $4.00
Flan $4.00
Flancocho
Flan and vanilla cake.
$4.00
Chocolate Cake
Thick rich milk chocolate cake.
$4.00
Carrot Cake
Carrot cake.
$4.00
Red Velvet
Red velvet cake.
$4.00

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Reviews

Hector LeBron
I haven’t had Doninican food like this from a restaurant in years. Everything tasted like it was made by someone who loves what they are doing(you know the taste).

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Alicia Rodriguez
The food at this restaurant is amazing! They catered my 60 person wedding and everything was above and beyond. Not only was the quality of chicken/steak amazing, but it was also seasoned perfectly. We had an abundance of food and guests all wanted to take some home. Separately, they provided servers for the food and they were so amazing! Super professional and efficient. So very happy and grateful with the outcome of booking Mama Elena’s Paterson. Thank you!

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Brian Meehan
Hanging out in Kaohsiung, Taiwan without any Dominican restaurants, my friend and our family decided to meet up here and sample ALL the deliciousness. Plate after plate kept arriving with overwhelming Caribbean flavor and textures. The attentive staff was there to ensure every need was met with a smile. Of course we had more than we could finish in one sitting, but who could say no to dessert? Dulce de leche Cheesecake, flan, and tres leches cake…all in very generous portion sizes.

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Magalis Rosario
Talking about Over priced food and did not even have no seasoning. I ordered a beef chimi that only taste like pure oregano and vinegar. The shrimp Morongo was very dry and thier passion fruit juice was just discussing it tasted like water and sugar not a passion fruit taste what so ever. I will not be buying from here again. I was disappointed .

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Elizabeth Martinez
I love coming to this restaurant. This is were I frequently order my lunch. The food is delicious, the waiters ar very professional. The environment comfortable. I highly recommend it.

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Kimberly Mercado
I placed an order on uber eats while i was admitted to the hospital and unfortunately my fried plantains came drenched in oil and the rice reaked of burnt pot, nicely i called the store and asked for a refund before expressing myself to uber eats. The owner informed me he would try to handle it with uber and return my call. they never got back to me and neither did uber and i lost 23$ of a meal or so. ai also informed him i planned ok re ordering and not even that got me my money back. I’m extremely annoyed with the entire situation and its been 2 days since the incident. that food was never worth that amount in the first place the delivery fees are absurd.

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Atyana Delapara-Delmas
Best Dominican Breakfast Hands Down! Shoutout to the Staff for always being respectful. Thank you ladies!

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Ursula Castro
Food is always amazing and fresh. the portions are perfect and the places is extremely clean. they have a great variety of Spanish Dominican food and the waitresses are very nice and helpful. the delivery service is pretty fast definitely recommend this cozy place!!!

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Crys Lugo
I brought my father here for lunch. The food is beyond delicious, the portion is large, the customer service is phenomenal, the price was excellent, the atmosphere is comfortable-chic. I stepped away from my plate for a while to go across the street to the T-Mobile, the waitress covered my food and reheated it when I returned. If i could give higher star rating I would. My our new favorite!

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Mayeliine Susana Reyes
Excelente experience here, delicious food, fantastic customer service and a wonderful atmosphere

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