Pura Vida Menu – Trenton, NJ

Type : Costa Rican restaurant

Location : Trenton, NJ

Neighborhood restaurant & lounge featuring a menu of Costa Rican dishes, karaoke, DJs & more. Based on 964 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery

Pura Vida 08611

Address:
228 Cummings Ave, Trenton, NJ 08611

Phone: (609) 396-7472

Website:

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Hours

Tuesday 9 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–11 PM
Thursday 9 AM–11 PM
Friday 9 AM–11 PM
Saturday 9 AM–11 PM
Sunday 9 AM–11 PM
Monday 9 AM–11 PM

Menu

Aperitivos / Appetizers
Chifrijo
(Pollo, cerdo) con arroz, frijol rojo, pico de gallo, aguacate y totopos. / (Chicken, pork) with rice, red beans, pico de gallo, avocado and chips.
$11.50
Alitas De Pollo / Chicken Wings
Con palitos de apio y aderezo blue cheese. / With celery sticks and blue cheese dip.
$12.50
Chicharrones De Cerdo Con Yuca / Pork Crackling With Fried Yucca $11.99
Picada Pura Vida / Pura Vida Sampler
Res, pollo a la plancha, chicharrón, salchichón, chorizo, plátano maduro y yuca. / Beef grilled chicken, crispy pork rind, sausage, chorizo, sweet plantain and cassava.
$11.99
Picada De Mariscos / Seafood Sampler
Tilapia, camarones y calamar con yuca y tostones. / Tilapia, shrimp and calamari with yucca and fried green plantains.
$34.99
Calamares Fritos Con Salsa Marinara / Fried Calamari With Marinara Sauce $14.99
Nachos
Preparados con queso, frijol molido, lechuga, pico de gallo y crema agria. / Prepared with cheese, mashed beans, lettuce, pico de gallo and sour cream.
$13.50
Quesadillas
Con chile y cebolla. / With peppers and onions.
$12.50
Tacos Ticos / Costa Rica Tacos
Con repollo, salsa de tomate y mayonesa. / With cabbage, ketchup & mayonnaise.
$8.99
Tostones Rellenos / Stuffed Plantain
Con camarón o pollo con queso gratinado. / With shrimp or chicken and gratin cheese.
$13.99
Plátano Maduro / Sweet Plantain
Con queso gratinado y crema. / With gratin cheese and sour cream.
$6.99
Gallos
Chorizo o salchicha criolla con repollo, tomate, salsa de tomate y mayonesa. / Chorizo or creole sausage with cabbage, tomato, ketchup and mayonnaise.
$9.99
Gallos De Picadillo De Arrache / Chopped Arracache On A Tortilla $11.99
Guacamole $11.25
Camarones Empanizados Con Salsa Marinara / Breaded Shrimp With Marinara Sauce $13.99
Coctel De Camarones / Shrimp Cocktail
Servidos con salsa de camarón. / Served with shrimp sauce.
$13.99
Palitos De Mozzarella / Mozzarella Sticks $7.99
Ceviche
Ceviche De Pescado / Fish Ceviche
Acompañado con totopos. / With chips.
$11.99
Ceviche De Camarón O Mixto / Shrimp Or Mixed Ceviche
Acompañado con totopos. / With chips.
$12.99
Arroz / Rice
Arroz Con Pollo / Chicken Rice $13.69
Arroz Con Cerdo / Pork Fried Rice $13.69
Arroz Cantonés / Cantonese Fried Rice $15.99
Arroz Con Mariscos / Seafood Fried Rice $17.99
Arroz Con Camarones / Shrimp Fried Rice $14.99
Arroz Con Huevo Y Chorizo / Chorizo & Egg Fried Rice $14.99
Arroz Con Atún / Tuna Fried Rice $12.50
Bistec / Steaks
A La Parrilla O A La Plancha / Grilled Or Braised $28.99
Mariscos / Seafood
Pargo Entero Frito / Whole Fried Snapper $22.00
Salmón / Salmon
Salsa blanca, marinara, al ajillo, a la plancha o al horno. / White sauce, marinara, garlic grilled or baked.
$23.99
Camarones / Shrimp $20.99
Sopas / Soups
Olla De Carne Costarricense / Costa Rican Beef Soup
Con papa, ayote, yuca, elotes, zanahoria y acompañado de arroz blanco. / With potatoes, squash, cassava, corn, carrots and a side of white rice.
$14.94
Consomé De Pollo / Chicken Broth With Noodles
Con cebolla, chile, fideos, huevo, pollo mechado y acompañado de arroz blanco. / With onions, peppers, noodles, egg, shredded chicken and a side of white rice.
$9.94
Sopa De Mariscos / Seafood Soup
Acompañado de arroz blanco. / Accompanied with white rice.
$14.94
Sopa Negra / Black Bean Soup $12.44
Pastas
Vodka Rigatoni
Cremosa salsa rosada con tocino y queso parmesano. / Creamy pink sauce with bacon and parmesan cheese.
$16.19
Fetuccini Alfredo
Con mantequilla, ajo, queso, parmesano y crema espesa. / With butter, garlic, parmesan cheese and heavy cream.
$14.95
Spaghetti
Con salsa de tomate hecha en casa. / With homemade tomato sauce.
$12.50
Platos Fuertes / Main Course
Fajitas Especiales / Special Fajitas
Con camarón, vegetales y papa asada. / With shrimp, vegetables and cooked potato.
$26.50
Fajitas
Con julianas cebolla y chile dulce y dos acompañantes de su preferencia. / With julienne sweet pepper and onion. And two sides dishes of your preference.
$12.99
Fajitas Mixtas / Mixed Fajitas
Con julianas de cebolla y chile dulce, y dos acompañantes de su preferencia. / With julienne sweet pepper and onion. And two sides dishes of your preference.
$16.99
Pollo A La Parrilla / Grilled Chicken
Con dos acompañantes de su preferencia. / With two sides dishes of your preference.
$13.50
Pollo Frito Con Papas / Fried Chicken With Fries $12.99
Chalupa
Preparados con queso, frijol molido, lechuga, pico de gallo y crema. / Prepared with cheese, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo & sour cream.
$11.99
Tacos Suaves / Soft Tacos
Con cebolla, cilantro, aguacate y pico de gallo a lado. / With onions, avocado & pico de gallo on the side.
$10.95
Hamburguesa Angus ( Hecha En Casa) / Angus Cheeseburger (Homemade)
Con queso, lechuga, tomate y papas fritas. / With cheese, lettuce, tomato and French fries.
$12.99
Bistec De Queso / Cheesesteak
Con lechuga, tomate, champiñones, cebolla, chile dulce y papas fritas. / With lettuce, tomato, mushrooms, onion, sweet pepper and fries.
$13.99
Casado
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$24.50
Casado Tradicional / Traditional Casado
Arroz, frijoles negros, picadillo, huevo, plátano maduro, ensalada de repollo y fría. / Rice, black beans, beef, egg, sweet plantain, cabbage salad and macaroni salad.
$14.99
Casado ( Mariscos) / Casado (Seafood )
Salsa blanca, marinara, al ajillo, empanizado, a la plancha o el horno. / White sauce, marinara, garlic, breaded, grilled or baked.
$15.99
Patrulla Tica / Tica Parole
Arroz, frijoles negros, picadillo, ensalada de repollo y una carne. / Arroz,rice, black beans, beef, cabbage salad and one meat.
$12.99
Pollo En Salsa / Stewed Chicken
Con julianas de cebollas y chile dulce, champiñones, cilantro, arroz blanco y totopos. / With sweet peppers and onions julienne, mushrooms, cilantro, white rice and tortilla chips.
$10.99
Carne En Salsa / Stewed Beef
Carne en salsa estilo costarricense con arroz blanco, chile, cebolla y totopos. / Costa Rican style stewed beef with white rice, peppers, onions and chips.
$11.99
Mondongo En Salsa / Stewed Tripe
Con arroz blanco y totopos. / With white rice and tortilla chips.
$12.99
Bistec Encebollado / Steak With Onions
Con dos acompañantes de su preferencia. / With two side dishes of your preference.
$13.99
Hígado / Liver
Hígado encebollado con arroz blanco. / Liver with onions and white rice.
$12.99
Chuleta / Pork Chop
Con dos acompañantes de su preferencia. / With two sides dishes of your preference.
$12.99
Desayunos / Breakfast
Gallopinto / Costa Rican Rice & Beans Dish
Con huevo frito, queso, plátano maduro, aguacate más carne. / With fried egg, cheese, sweet plantain, avocado plus meat.
$13.99
Sándwich Pura Vida / Pura Vida Sandwich
Con lechuga, tomate, papas fritas, salsa pura vida y una carne. / With lettuce, tomato, French fries, salsa pura vida sauce and one meat.
$11.99
Sándwich De Jamón / Ham Sandwich
Con queso, huevo, rollo kaiser y papas fritas. / With cheese, egg, kaiser roll, French fries.
$8.99
Tortillas
Con queso y crema. / With cheese and sour cream.
$9.99
Tamales Ticos (2) / Ticos Tamales (2)
Tamales de cerdo puertorriqueño / Puerto Rican pork tamales.
$8.00
Empanadas / Patties $7.50
Tostada Francesa / French Toast $3.00
Waffles (2) $7.95
Huevos Con Tomate, Arroz, Y Tortillas / Egg With Tomato, Rice & Tortillas $11.99
Huevos Rancheros / Ranchero Eggs
Con arroz y tortillas. / With rice & tortillas.
$9.99
Claras De Huevo / Egg Whites
Con vegetales. Incluye pan integral. / With vegetables. Includes wholemeal bread.
$8.00
Omelette
Con papas de la casa, queso, tortillas o pan, más vegetales. / With home fries, cheese, tortillas or bread, plus vegetables.
$6.50
Bebidas Calientes / Hot Drinks
Aguadulce
Panela, azúcar de caña integral sin refinar. / Panela, unrefined whole cane sugar.
$2.50
Cafe Negro / Black Coffee $3.25
Cappuccino / Capuchino $5.50
Expreso / Espresso $3.50
Batidos de Leche / Milkshakes
Batido De Leche / Milkshake $4.50
Refrescos Naturales / Natural Fruit Juice
Refrescos Naturales / Natural Fruit Juice $3.50
Refrescos / Sodas
Refrescos / Sodas De Lata $3.00
Acompañantes / Sides
Picadillo / Ground Beef $3.99
Maduros / Sweet Plantains $3.99
Papas Fritas / French Fries $3.99
Ensalada Rusa, Ensalada De Res Y Papa / Russian Salad, Beef & Potato Salad $3.00
Queso Frito / Fried Cheese $3.99
Arroz / Rice $3.99
Frijoles / Beans $3.99
Repollo / Cabbage $3.99
Ensalada Fría (Macaroni) / Cold Salad (Macaroni) $3.00
Chimichurri $3.99
Brócoli / Broccoli $5.00
Espinaca / Spinach $5.00
Espárragos / Asparagus $5.00
Puré De Papa / Mashed Potatoes $5.00
Ensalada Verde Mixta / MIxed Greens Salada $5.00
Pinto (Frijoles Y Arroz Costarriqueños) / Pinto (Costa Rican Rice & Beans) $5.00
Vegetales Al Vapor / Steamed Vegetables $5.00
Tostones / Fried Plantains $5.00
Huevo / Egg $1.99
Salchichón / Sausage $6.00
Yuca Frita / Fried Yucca $5.00
Tocino / Bacon $4.99
Papa Asada / Baked Potato $4.00
Ensaladas / Salads
Ensalada / Salad
Lechuga con tomate, remolacha, cebolla morada pepino, zanahoria y rábano. / Lettuce with tomato, beef cucumber , purple onion, carrot & radish.
$3.95
Ensalada De La Casa / House Salad
Lechuga, tomate, remolacha, pepino, zanahoria, cebolla morada, huevo duro, rábano, espinaca, y aguacate, sazonada con aceite de oliva, vinagre de manzana, pimienta y jugo de limón / Lettuce, tomato, beet, cucumber, carrot, red onion, hard-boiled egg, radish, spinach, and avocado, seasoned with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, pepper and lemon juice.
$4.95
Ensalada César De Pollo / Chicken Caesar Salad
Lechuga romana con queso parmesano, croutones, aderezo cesar pollo a la plancha o a la parrilla. / Romaine lettuce with parmesan cheese, croutons, caesar dressing, grilled or braised chicken.
$12.99
Niños / Kids
Quesadilla De Pollo / Chicken Quesadilla
Quesadilla de queso. / Cheese quesadilla.
$8.99
Quesadilla De Queso / Cheese Quesadilla $6.99
Arroz Con Pollo / Chicken Rice $9.99
Salchipapas (Salchichas Y Patatas Fritas) / Salchipapas (Sausages & French Fries) $7.99
Nuggets De Pollo / Chicken Nuggets $7.99
Dedos De Pollo / Chicken Finger $7.99
Hamburguesa De Queso Para Niños / Kid Cheeseburger $8.99
Papas Con Queso / Cheese Fries $6.99
Postres / Desserts
Tres Leches / Three Milks Cake $6.99
Tiramisú $6.99

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Reservations: puravidatrentonnj.com

Reviews

marcela pena
We came on a Monday to try the food and drinks while we were watching a game drinks were good food was amazing service was excellent definitely coming back we had ceviche and pork belly as appetizers it was good food

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roger s
I’ve been stopping for lunch at quite a few spanish restaurants in Trenton and decided to try this one.

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Bella Bella
Great as usual. The Service is always Great! The atmosphere is always calm and The Food!! DELICIOUS!! To be Honest.. PURA IS 1 (probably the only1) Best Latin Restaurants in Trenton NJ.

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pete o
This was my first time eating at Pura Vida Restaurant. I go to Costa Rica once a year and really enjoy the tico dishes, well this place does not disappoint! The food was incredibly delicious and are large portions. The staff are extremely friendly I had a nice conversation with Andrew before we left. I cannot wait to go back.

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Amy Rosina
I want to thank you for this most delicious beef soup. I’m recovering from the flu and this really hit the spot. The white starchy sides are a bit odd for me, but what I really wanted was the beef, broth, carrot and potato, and this soup delivered with big flavor and satisfaction. It almost feels like a hug from my grandparents. Thank you again – I really needed that.

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Ana Aldea
Sorry I can’t say the food was good the food was terrible and the staff was not friendly my bill was 45 for a small rice and small bean and some nasty picada wow I don’t recommend it to anyone don’t believe everything you read here smh ‍♀️

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Letty Perez
Food is great and great service. Clean place.

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Brenda De Jesus
Great food, I loved the traditional Costa Rican ceviche and the picada. In my opinion they have one of the best traditional margaritas I have tried in the area.

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Jerry Jean-Baptiste
Real Nice! But drinks at the bar in the evening were over priced! 2 time more then other clubs in the area.

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Darian Birckett
Just had the Olla de Carne and all I can say is that it is fantastic. Definitely worth trying.

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