4.8
3000+ Ratings
El Gordo
4.8 x (3,000+) • 2564.7 mi • Peruvian • Latin American • Spanish • Group Friendly • $ • Info
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291 Central Ave
El Gordo in Jersey City offers a traditional Peruvian dining experience, specializing in a variety of classic dishes. Guests frequently enjoy the half chicken with two sides, Lomo Saltado (available in beef or ... More
El Gordo in Jersey City offers a traditional Peruvian dining experience, specializing in a variety of classic dishes. Guests frequently enjoy the half chicken with two sides, Lomo Saltado (available in beef or chicken), and Chaufa, a Peruvian-style fried rice. The menu also features an array of seafood options, including several types of Chaufa and Ceviche. Popular beverages that complement the meals include Inca Kola and Chicha Morada, a traditional purple corn drink. El Gordo's evening service is particularly busy, reflecting its popularity among local diners. Less
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Rating and reviews
"Have been ordering from El Gordo for two years and have not been disappointed yet. Very good food."
• Regina B. • 03/31/24
"Please when delivering send spoon and forks and napkins please is very important thank you"
• ESTUARDO M. • 03/30/24
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Sunday
11:00 AM - 9:50 PM
Monday - Tuesday
Wednesday - Thursday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday - Saturday
11:00 AM - 9:50 PM
Featured items
Appetizers
- Fish ceviche$19.85 • 94% (138)Fresh sea bass fish marinated in lime juice. our ceviche is our top selling dish for a reason, so delicious. served w. peruvian corn, cancha & sweet potatoes... very traditional!
- Papa a la huancaina$11.85 • 94% (125)Boiled potatoes in peruvian creamy cheese sauce. if you're a foodie looking to try an authentic dish look no further.
- Salchipapa$10.85 • 88% (113)Fries mixed with fried (chicken) sausages! add ketchup, mayo, and of course green sauce and you'll feel like you're in the bustling streets of lima enjoying some delicious street food!
- Causa$10.85 • 82% (41)Yellow whipped potatoes filled with tuna inside. this is the best mix of tuna salad and potatoes that you never knew existed! its a classic when it comes to peruvian appetizers!!! top it with our famous green sauce to get that wow effect!
- Ceviche mixto$22.85 • 96% (85)Sea bass fish, calamari, shrimp, mussels marinated in lime juice served with onions, sweet potato, and corn.
- Ensalada mixta$6.95 • 97% (75)Mixed salad- lettuce, cucumber, tomato, shredded carrots & avocado slices
- Papa rellena$10.85 • 91% (47)Deep fried potato croquette stuffed with meat, eggs and raisins.
- Famous green sauce bottle$15.00 • 99% (163)Our new green sauce bottle is here. our green sauce is handcrafted in all natural ingredients and made in small batches. made to enhance the flavor on anything you dip, pour, or spread it on!
- Ceviche de camarones$20.85 • 97% (34)Our peruvian shrimp ceviche is the most popular ceviche and its also an owner's favorite!
- Yuca a la huancaina$11.85 • 78% (14)Fried yucca in peruvian creamy cheese sauce.
Rotisserie chicken
- 1/2 chicken- 2 sides$18.85 • 95% (473)Our succulent rotisserie chicken always fresh & juicy. served w. 2 sides of your choice.
- Combo #1$28.85 • 97% (213)Read bc this is a great combo! you get 1 whole rotisserie chicken served with either french fries & salad or white rice & salad. why only these sides? because that's the classic way to eat peruvian chicken!
- 1 whole rotisserie chicken$19.85 • 97% (449)1 whole rotisserie chicken, order it picado and we'll cut it up into 8 pieces for you, great for sharing. must note: picado
- Famous green sauce bottle$15.00 • 99% (163)Our new green sauce bottle is here. our green sauce is handcrafted in all natural ingredients and made in small batches. made to enhance the flavor on anything you dip, pour, or spread it on!
- 1/2 pollo solo$9.85 • 96% (144)Rotisserie half chicken.
Entree
- Lomo saltado carne o pollo$19.85Tender beef or chicken sauteed with onions, tomatoes, and soy sauce over french fries. served with white rice.Popular
- Tallarin verde$20.85 • 96% (110)Spaghetti in a basil and spinach sauce served with sirloin steak or grilled chicken.
- Milanesa con 2 opciones$19.85 • 97% (85)Breaded chicken breast with choice of 2 sides
- Tallarin huancaina$19.85Linguine pasta in our traditional huancaina sauce which is a delicious creamy cheese sauce served w. sirloin steak or grilled chicken.
- Tacu-tacu con bistec$21.85Rice and beans fried together served with steak and salsa criolla.
Seafood
Traditional peruvian dishes
Side orders
Homemade juices
Extra green sauce
Soups
Beverages
- Rating and reviews
4.8
•3000+ Ratings •
48 Reviews
Olga Q.• 05/13/24Delicious chicken! Love it it is my favorite
Manuel M.• 05/02/24Food is always good.
JENNIFER A.• 04/21/24Good delicious food
Regina B.• 03/31/24Have been ordering from El Gordo for two years and have not been disappointed yet. Very good food.
JENNIFER A.• 03/30/24Always great food
ESTUARDO M.• 03/30/24Please when delivering send spoon and forks and napkins please is very important thank you
Karan N.• 03/21/24love the aji gallina !
George A.• 03/19/24These Peruvian food in the area no one compares
DANIELE M.• 03/18/24The green sauce is out of this world
ELIZABETH C.• 03/16/24lamb dish amazing
Joseline A.• 03/14/24Estuvo delicioso, a mi novio le encanta pedir de este restaurante 💯!!
Christine G.• 03/08/24Best chicken
Noelia S.• 02/05/24Good
GEYBY A.• 01/25/24Their food is always amazing
jenny R.• 12/30/23Love their food always nice and warm and of good quality.
DANIEL G.• 11/14/23Great half chicken!
Destiny W.• 11/09/23The green sauce is so spicy but flavorful!
Gary C.• 11/01/23Great food
DANIEL G.• 10/25/23Love the chicken
Manuel M.• 10/21/23Food is always good and consistent
Alex T.• 10/21/23Muy rica y buena la comida
Cristina R.• 10/01/23One of the best Peruvian in the area. Delicious!
GLENDYS Q.• 09/17/23sin duda muy rico
DINA P.• 09/02/23Very good food
Lorraine M.• 08/19/23excelent service by this gentelman
GLENDYS Q.• 08/14/23Siempre ha sido muy rico la comida de este establecimiento. estoy encantada
Victoria Z.• 07/29/23My favorite Peruvian restaurant in Jersey city
Kessie B.• 07/29/23Great
Ria A.• 07/28/23Deeeeelish
GLENDYS Q.• 07/15/23me encanta
Kimecha B.• 06/27/23Very Delicious 😋
Wes D.• 06/24/23The plantains!
Evan L.• 06/17/23Delicious
Timothy M.• 06/04/23Delicious Chicken
Evan L.• 05/31/23Best food in the heights.
Olafia L.• 05/27/23Really good food
Erik F.• 05/17/23Delicioso 😋
Won K.• 03/29/23Chicken was excellent
Diego S.• 03/22/23best chicken
Alfredo C.• 03/06/23Delicious
Paulino A.• 01/23/23Es un buen restaurante
Francisco A.• 06/18/22Love the rice .
GLENDYS Q.• 05/10/22Divino
ANTONIO Z.• 11/27/21Food was delicious as always and deliver fast and with care.
Ashley G.• 11/13/21Love that green sauce!!! Generous portions. Delicious rotisserie and more!
Vonetta A.• 11/09/21Great
Michelle G.• 09/15/21Hands down best chaufa in town & their green sauce - perfection
Shuron T.• 08/24/21Great service and food
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