Carmen’s Cooking Menu – Rochester, NY

Type : Restaurant

Location : Rochester, NY

Based on 161 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.9 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery

Carmen’s Cooking 14618

Address:
1855 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618

Phone: (585) 348-1400

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Hours

Tuesday 11 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–7 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–7 PM
Thursday 11 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–7 PM
Friday 11 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–7 PM
Saturday 11 AM–7 PM
Sunday Closed
Monday Closed

Menu

Special Items for Today
CC-Triplet(a)
Carmen and Andrew’s unique version of a Puerto Rican favorite (recent years). Our biggest sandwich with Perníl, Onion Steak, Ham, Cheese and more!		 $13.55
Dessert – Tembleque (Coconut Pudding)
A Puerto Rican favorite free of gelatin, gluten and dairy (Vegan). A creamy yet firm coconut dessert with a touch of cinnamon and aromatic spices.		 $3.25
Dessert – Tropical Mousse
A creamy and refreshing dessert with a touch of Passion Fruit and the joy of it’s flavor.		 $3.25
Vegetarian Options
Andrew’s Mac & Cheese (16 oz) $10.25
Andrew’s Mac & Cheese (8 oz) $5.75
Arañas
Shredded, seasoned and fried plantains.		 $3.50
Arañas (8 oz) $2.95
Dessert – Tembleque (Coconut Pudding)
A Puerto Rican favorite free of gelatin, gluten and dairy (Vegan). A creamy yet firm coconut dessert with a touch of cinnamon and aromatic spices.		 $3.25
Dessert – Tropical Mousse
A creamy and refreshing dessert with a touch of Passion Fruit and the joy of it’s flavor.		 $3.25
Macaroni Salad
Carmen’s version of a well-known favorite.		 $3.75
Side Salad
Spring Mix, Red Onions, Carrots, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Choice of Dressing. Cheese extra charge $0.25		 $4.25
Single Portion: Rice with Pigeon Peas (Arroz con Gandules) $3.85
Yuca (Cassava) Alcapurrias – Vegetarian (Soy/Wheat))
Seasoned grated yucca (cassava root) filled with a savory vegetarian beef substitute (contains Soy and Wheat). ¡Delicioso!		 $2.95
Sandwiches
Carmen’s Steak n’ Onion
Seasoned and Sautéed Black Angus Steak, Onions, Swiss Cheese, Romaine Lettuce, and Garlic Dressing.		 $10.95
CC-Triplet(a)
Carmen and Andrew’s unique version of a Puerto Rican favorite (recent years). Our biggest sandwich with Perníl, Onion Steak, Ham, Cheese and more!		 $13.55
Chicken Supreme
Seasoned Baked Chicken Breast, White Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Carmen’s Strawberry Splash Dressing plus Mayonnaise.		 $10.95
Savory and Juicy Perníl
Marinated Pork, Swiss Cheese, Seasoned Lettuce, Tomato, White Onion, Garlic Dressing		 $10.95
The C-Cubed
Carmen’s Cooking Cuban. Seasoned Pork, Ham, Swiss Cheese, Dill Pickles, Mustard		 $10.95
Meal Makers
Andrew’s Mac & Cheese (16 oz) $10.25
Andrew’s Mac & Cheese (8 oz) $5.75
Beef Empanadilla (Single)
Homemade 4.5 inch crispy shell filled with seasoned beef served with seasoned dressing.		 $3.75
Beef Empanadillas (Three)
Three-pack of our Beef Empaionadillas.		 $10.95
Chicken Chunkies (12 piece)
Cubed, marinated chicken breast, dipped in Carmen’s savory batter and served with a Guava-BBQ sauce. Sweet!		 $8.35
Chicken Chunkies (8 piece) $5.85
Chicken Empanadilla (Single)
Homemade 4.5 inch crispy shell filled with delicious stewed chicken served with seasoned dressing.		 $3.75
Chicken Empanadillas (Three)
Three-pack of our Chicken Empanadillas.		 $10.95
Empana-Jumble (3 Empanadillas of Your Choice}
Select the Empanadillas you would like and then specify quantities in the “Special Instructions” (Please pardon this work around for a technical issue between our POS system and Menufy).		 $10.95
Mini-Meal
Single portion of available Rice/Bean with a choice of meat (see selections) or Shiitake Mix (extra charge).		 $8.70
Single Portion: Chicken
Stewed Chicken is a choice today for any dish that can include a portion of chicken.		 $4.95
Single Portion: Perníl
Seasoned roast pork the Puerto Rican way.		 $4.95
Single Portion: Rice with Pigeon Peas (Arroz con Gandules) $3.85
Yuca (Cassava) Alcapurrias – Beef
Seasoned grated yucca (cassava root) filled with a savory ground beef. ¡Delicioso!		 $2.75
Yuca (Cassava) Alcapurrias – Chicken
Seasoned grated yucca (cassava root) filled with a savory ground chicken. ¡Delicioso!		 $2.75
Yuca (Cassava) Alcapurrias – Vegetarian (Soy/Wheat))
Seasoned grated yucca (cassava root) filled with a savory vegetarian beef substitute (contains Soy and Wheat). ¡Delicioso!		 $2.95
Tasty Sides
Arañas (8 oz) $2.95
Macaroni Salad
Carmen’s version of a well-known favorite.		 $3.75
Side Salad
Spring Mix, Red Onions, Carrots, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Choice of Dressing. Cheese extra charge $0.25		 $4.25
Salads
Chicken-Fresa Salad
Spring mix, sliced marinated and baked chicken breast, feta, glazed pecans. Served with Carmen’s Strawberry Splash dressing.		 $11.55
Citrus Splash 6×9 $8.45
Citrus Splash Salad
Seasoned pork, spring mix, walnuts and arañas (shredded fried seasoned plantains). Served with Carmen’s Grapefruit Essence dressing.		 $11.55
Steak Vinaigrette 6×9 $8.45
Steak Vinaigrette Salad
Black Angus Beef, spring mix, tomatoes, black olives, red onions, Feta. Served with Carmen’s Homemade Vinaigrette salad dressing.		 $11.55
Meals
Andrew’s Mac & Cheese (16 oz) $10.25
Andrew’s Mac & Cheese (8 oz) $5.75
Configured Meal
Your choice of (Mama’s) available Rice and Bean or (Andrew’s) Mac & Cheese, two portions of meat, and one Tasty Side.		 $15.25
The Kid’s (“TK’s”) Menu
Andrew’s Mac & Cheese (8 oz) $5.75
Chicken Chunkies (12 piece)
Cubed, marinated chicken breast, dipped in Carmen’s savory batter and served with a Guava-BBQ sauce. Sweet!		 $8.35
Chicken Chunkies (8 piece) $5.85
Junior Nibbles
5 ounces of Mac & Cheese or Rice with Beans + 4 Fried Chicken Chunkies + 3 Empana-Minis + 2 Dipping Sauces + 1 Welch’s Fruit Snack. A delightful kids meal (for the kid in all of us).		 $8.95
Desserts
Dessert – Tembleque (Coconut Pudding)
A Puerto Rican favorite free of gelatin, gluten and dairy (Vegan). A creamy yet firm coconut dessert with a touch of cinnamon and aromatic spices.		 $3.25
Dessert – Tropical Mousse
A creamy and refreshing dessert with a touch of Passion Fruit and the joy of it’s flavor.		 $3.25

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Reviews

Tara Schroth
I cannot say enough good things about Carmen’s. I’d give them a thousand stars if I could. The empanadillas are phenomenal, but the real shining star here is their desserts. I loved the flan, but the bread pudding blew my mind. It’s delicious. All the employees are very kind and thoughtful, and just a joy to interact with. They clearly take pride in their work and have a passion for the food they make. Carmen’s is an absolute must-visit in Rochester – and go on Thursday for the bread pudding!!

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Colleen Williams
This place is a GEM. Carmen is an artist, and her husband is so welcoming and friendly. It was like eating at my mom’s house. AND THE FOOOOOOOD…absolutely delicious. Homemade soup, fresh pressed sandwiches, Puerto Rican classics, and creative dishes daily as Carmen let’s inspiration direct her artful cooking. We love this place and will be back regularly. ❤️❤️❤️

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Ziva Gunther
I ate lunch here today, and it was amazing. Literally one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever eaten. Although I should specify it is a pressed sandwich. I got this sandwich with shredded beef that had been cooked in some kind of almost sweet sauce, and the sandwich also has onions, tomato, and spinach. But the bread was perfect. It was thin and crunchy, like it should be, without ever being dry or too crumbly. Excellent flavor. And the side dish I got was shredded fried plantains. I’ve eaten so many fried plantains, but never shredded. And more should be, because these were perfectly crunchy, almost like a shoestring potato. And finally, the staff were so kind and professional, and felt very genuinely nice.All in all it was an excellent experience and I definitely recommend it.

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Tom Becker
Just on personality and friendliness alone, Carmen’s is 5 stars. Their food guarantees it. Good lord, come here!

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Amy Williams
The very first time I came here I met the owners who were extremely friendly and kind. They prepared my food quickly and the rice and beans with pork “mini” meal fed me 2x, cost less than $10, and was the best meal from a Spanish restaurant I’ve EVER had! The second trip (within 2 weeks) I tried the beef and chicken empanada, wow! They were both amazing and the sauce it comes with is delightful! If you haven’t been here? Run don’t walk! I can’t wait to try all of their dishes! The owners are the best and everything is so affordable with great portions!!! ❤️❤️❤️

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Thomas Wurzer
So good! Although we ordered takeout, I would eat in next time. Clean restaurant and smells so good from the cooking. Tangy, tasty mac salad. Crispy, tasty empanadillas. A very filling, delicious sandwich with crispy grilled onions and shaved pork and steak inside. No room in my tummy for the desserts that looked great. Friendliest service I have had in a long time too! Need to go back and keep supporting this place.

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gary buckert
You are greeted by a super nice family. The food is delicious and the menu has something for the whole family. Cuban is real deal, that thin crust, spot on. Pernil well seasoned, moist & tender. Don’t skip dessert, Budin is amazing. Support local!

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Skye Carter
Absolutely incredible food. The vegetarian/vegan options were outstanding. Highly recommend the Beyond Beef Empanadilla and the Veggie Crumble Alcapurrias-they were perfectly cooked and spiced. Tres Leches Cake was wonderfully fluffy and light. Owners/staff were also very friendly and attentive. We’ll definitely be back!

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Miyu Nagahara
Carmen’s Cooking is a really good restaurant. The host Carmen and Andy are super kind and thoughtful people, and every single experience becomes special! I had Mini Meal which has rice and beans (sooooo good, you can buy rice portion separately to take home as well!) and shiitake mix! This was vegan meal. Also my boyfriend had Savory and Juicy Perníl and you can order it without cheese so that you can have as a dairy free meal! It was amazing, you must go!!

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Patricia Chong
This restaurant is my family’s go-to when we crave for Cuban food. They never fail to amaze me with the most flavorful food I’ve ever had.

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