City Tavern Menu (2025 Update)
City Tavern in Elizabeth, NJ is a Latin American restaurant that offers a wide range of delicious dishes. Located at 1109 Elizabeth Ave, it provides various utilities such as reservations, takeout, delivery, and catering services. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible, accepts credit cards, Apple Pay, and even cryptocurrency. With a casual and moderate noise level, it is perfect for groups, kids, lunch, and dinner. The atmosphere is welcoming, with outdoor seating, TV, Wi-Fi, and a full bar.
Customers have raved about their experiences at City Tavern, praising the attentive service, delicious food, and ample parking. Signature dishes like the penne vodka with shrimp, Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken, and cinco estralles are highly recommended. The restaurant's strong drinks, flavorful appetizers like sautéed chorizo and choripapa, and traditional dishes like arros con pollo, make it a must-visit spot for Latin American cuisine lovers.
Aperitivos / Appetizers
Empanadas Con Aji
Colombian meat patties with a cool spicy aji sauce.
Guacamole & Chips
Freshly made, zesty guacamole served with crisp tortilla chips.
Camarones Al Ajillo
Shrimp sauteed with garlic and white wine.
Chorizo Con Tostones
Grilled Colombian sausage with fried plantain.
Pulpo A La Parrilla
Grilled octopus, typically served with a blend of vegetables and a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette or similar dressing.
Toston Relleno
Masa de platano en forma de canasta con relleno de camarones.
Pan De Ajo
Garlic bread.
Choripapa
New. Nuestro famoso chorizo colombiano picado con papas fritas.
Picada
Chunks of pork, Spanish sausage, potatoes, fried plantain, cassava and tomato.
Calamares A La Romana
Fried calamari.
Sauteed Chorizo
Chorizo Colombiano salteado con pimenton y cebolla / Sliced Colombian chorizo with peppers and onions.
Aguacate Relleno
Aguacate con relleno de camarones en una salsa rosada picante / Avocado stuffed with shrimp and spicy pink sauce.
Mejillones
Al Rockefeller o a la marinara.
Boom Boom Shrimp
Shrimp in a spicy mayo.
Ceviche Con Tostones
Shrimp in red cold salsa with chopped onions and cilantro, served with fried plantains.
Chicharron Con Tostones
Fried pork rind with fried plantains.
Albondigas
Albondigas caseras de carne de res en nuestra salsa roja hecho en casa.Home-Made Beef meatballs in our Tomato Sauce
Camarones Saturno
Camarones envuelto en tocino / Shrimp wrapped in bacon.
Entrana A La Parrilla
USDA PRIME Grilled skirt steak
Entrana Cinco Estrellas
USDA PRIME Entrana a la parrilla con tocino, cebolla, camarones, hongos salteados, queso blanco y queso amarillo derretido / USDA PRIME Grilled skirt steak with sauteed shrimp, bacon, mushrooms and onions, topped with shredded melted American and mozzarella cheese.
Entrana Taverna
USDA PRIME Entrana a la parrilla con salteado camarones y hongos en salsa de ajo y vino blanco / USDA PRIME Grilled skirt steak topped with sauteed mushrooms and shrimp in a garlic white wine sauce.
Entrana Saturno
USDA PRIME Entrana a la parrilla con camarones envueltos en tocino / USDA PRIME Grilled skirt steak with shrimp wrapped with bacon.
Entrana Cayenne
USDA PRIME Entrana a la parrilla con ceviche de camarones y aguacate / USDA PRIME Grilled skirt steak topped with a cool red spicy shrimp and avocado ceviche.
Entrana Campesina
USDA PRIME Entrana a la parrilla con camarones en salsa de pimenton dulce y queso amarillo derretido / USDA PRIME Grilled skirt steak with shrimp in a sweet pepper sauce and topped with melted American cheese.
Entrana Lady Di
USDA PRIME Entrana a la parrilla con camarones, queso mozzarella derretido y salsa alfredo / USDA PRIME Grilled skirt steak topped with shrimp, melted mozzarella cheese and alfredo sauce.
Entrana Primavera
USDA PRIME Entrana a la parrilla con espinacas, alcachofa, aceitunas negras, y ajo en salsa de vino sherry / USDA PRIME Grilled skirt steak topped with sauteed spinach, artichokes, black olives, and garlic in a sherry wine sauce.
Entrana Mexicana
Spicy. USDA PRIME Entrana a la parrilla salteado con cebolla, jalapeno, y tomates / USDA PRIME Grilled skirt steak sauteed with onions, jalapeno and tomatoes.
Bandeja Paisa
Sirloin steak with rice, beans, pork rind, fried banana and a fried egg.
Bistec A La Parrilla
Grilled thin cut top sirloin.
Fajitas Mixtas
Pollo, carne, camarones, cebolla, y pimientos; servido con tortillas, aguacate, crema agria, y queso / Sauteed chicken, beef, shrimp, onions, and peppers; served with tortillas, avocado, sour cream, and cheese.
Parrillada Al Patron
For two peopleFavorite. Costilla de cerdo, chuletas, chicharron, pollo, chorizo, entrana USDA PRIME, y palomilla / Pork ribs, pork chop, pork rind, chicken breast, Spanish sausage, USDA PRIME skirt steak and sirloin for two people.
Parrillada De Mariscos
For two peoplesalmon filet, calamari, shrimp, scallops, mussels and clams smothered in Garlic Sauce
Parrillada Rostado
For Two PeopleGrilled Chicken and Pork Cubes, Sweet Banana, Yuca, Onions and Peppers
Entrana Y Carnes / Skirt Steak & Meat
Pasta Y Ensaladas / Pasta & Salads
Fettuccini Alfredo
Fettuccine in white cream sauce.
Penne A La Vodka
Penne in vodka sauce.
Linguini Ai Frutta Di Mare
Linguine with shrimp, clams, calamari, mussels and scallops in red sauce.
Ensalada Mediterranea
Pollo, camaron jumbo, pimiento rojo y cebolla roja sobre lechuga en salsa vinagreta / Chicken, jumbo shrimp, red pepper and red onion over a bed of lettuce with balsamic vinaigrette.
Ensalada De Mariscos
Lechuga, camarones, calamares, pulpo, mejillones, y almejas en aceite y limon vinagreta / Seafood salad with lettuce, shrimp, calamari, mussels and clams tossed in a lemon and olive oil dressing.
Ensalada A La Taverna
Pechuga de Pollo, Lechuga, tomates, aceitunas negras, huevo, alcachofa, cebollines, aceite de oliva, vinagre, oregano, y queso feta / Grilled Chicken, Fresh lettuce, tomatoes, black olives, hard boiled egg, artichokes, scallions, extra virgin olive oil, red vinegar, oregano and feta cheese.
Ensalada De Limon Con Pollo
Lettuce with shaved Parmesan cheese, grilled chicken breast and tomato tossed in a Lemon Vinaigrette
Ensalada De Aguacate
Avocado Salad topped with USDA Prime grilled skirt steak and Jumbo Shrimp
Linguine Con Albondigas
Linguine pasta topped with two Meatballs and Red Tomato Sauce
Ensalada Cesar Con Pollo
Chicken Cesar Salad
Fettuccine Al Pesto Con Camarones Jumbo
Fettuccine pasta topped with Jumbo Shrimp and Smothered in Creamy Pesto Sauce
Penne Cayenne
Penne pasta with Peas and Diced Colombian Chorizo in a Creamy Cayenne Sauce
Sopa De Mariscos
Calamari, shrimp, mussels, fish filet, scallops and clams; served with rice.
Mariscada
Servido con arroz / Shrimp, clams, calamari and mussels in a red sauce; served with rice.
Filete De Pargo Con Mariscos En Crema
Broiled filet of red snapper with shrimp and calamari in a white cream sauce.
Arroz Con Camarones
Shrimp mixed with rice.
Pargo Frito Entero
Fried whole red snapper.
Paella Marinera
Saffron rice with shrimp, clams, calamari, scallops, mussels and a lobster tail.
Salmon Louisiana
Salmon filet with sun dried tomatoes and scallions in a paprika lemon sauce.
Salmon Y Jumbo Shrimp Al Pesto
Favorite. Pan seared salmon filet and jumbo shrimp in a pesto cream sauce.
Cuatro Estaciones
Filet Sol, Shrimp, Clams, Capers and Sun-Dried Tomato in a Pink Cream Sauce
Jumbo Shrimp Parmigiana
Camarones jumbo empanizado y frito sofocado en salsa roja de tomate y queso mozzarella / Breaded and fried jumbo shrimp with tail on smothered in red tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
Camaron Ajicate
Jumbo Shrimp with Spanish Style Garlic Sauce and Avocado
Pescado / Seafood
Tacos
Tacos De Pollo
Chicken tacos.
Tacos De Carne Asada
Grilled beef tacos.
Tacos De Cerdo
Tacos con cerdo desmechado con salsa picante de aguacate / Pulled pork tacos with a spicy avocado sauce.
Tacos De Pescado
Crispy fried flounder tacos.
Pollo Al Ajillo
Pechuga de pollo en salsa de ajo / Pan seared chicken breast in a garlic sauce.
Pollo Al Limon
Pechuga de pollo en salsa al limon / Pan fried egg battered chicken breast in a lemon sauce.
Pollo Marsala
Pechuga de pollo con champinones en salsa marsala / Pan seared chicken breast with mushrooms in a marsala sauce.
Copa Mundial
Pechuga de pollo salteado con camarones y calamares en salsa de pimenton dulce / Pan seared chicken breast sauteed with shrimp and calamari in a sweet pepper sauce.
Chimichanga
Pechuga de pollo, cebolla, crema agria y pimenton envuelto en una tortilla; frito con queso derretido y salsa verde / Chicken, onions, sour cream and peppers rolled inside a tortilla lightly fried and topped with melted cheese and green sauce.
Pollo Lady Di
Pechuga de pollo con camarones en salsa alfredo y queso mozzarella derretido / Pan seared chicken breast with shrimp in an alfredo sauce and topped with melted mozzarella cheese.
Pollo A La Parrilla
Grilled chicken breast.
Milanesa De Pollo
Breaded pan fried chicken breast.
Arroz Con Pollo
Arroz con pollo mezclado / Chicken mixed in yellow rice.
Pollo Parmigiana
Milanesa de pollo sofocado con salsa roja y queso mozzarella derretido; acompanado con pasta.
Pollo / Chicken
Sandwiches Burrito Bowls
City Burger
Con pan ingles y papas fritas / On an English muffin with fries.
Sandwich Cubano
Puerco desmechado con jamon, queso suizo, pepinillos y mostaza; servido con yuca frita / Pulled pork with ham, swiss cheese, pickles and mustard.
Boom Boom Shrimp Bowl
Boom boom shrimp with pico de gallo and avocado over rice.
El Paisa Bowl
Huevos pericos, beans, chicharron, avocado, sour cream.
El Pereira Bowl
Carne asada, two huevos Fritos, papas fritas, arroz blanco and aguacate.
Papas Fritas
Fries.
Frijoles
Beans.
Tostones
Pressed fried plantain
Ensalada
Salad.
Arroz Blanco
White rice
Yuca Frita
Fried cassava.
Broccoli
Fresh, crisp broccoli florets, lightly steamed to preserve flavor and nutrition.
Maduro
Fried sweet plantain
Arroz Amarillo
Yellow Rice
Acompanantes / Sides
Bebidas y Postres
Soda
Soda options include Coca-Cola and Sprite.
Double Espresso
Rich, bold double shot espresso, perfectly concentrated for a robust coffee experience.
Cappuccino
Classic espresso with steamed milk, topped with a layer of frothy foam.
Espresso
Rich, flavorful cup of espresso brewed to perfection.
Cafe Latte
Espresso combined with steamed milk, often sweetened to taste.
Limonada
Lemonade
Flan
Smooth, caramel-topped custard, a classic delight.
Cheesecake
Smooth and rich, our Creamy Cheesecake is the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Nojito
Non-Alcoholic Mojito consisting of muddled mint, sugar and Club Soda
Pina Colada
Non-Alcoholic