El Chévere Menu

El Chévere, a Peruvian gem located in Passaic, NJ, offers a diverse menu of authentic dishes that have gained the approval of many customers. With offerings like pollo a la brasa and vegetable chaufa, this restaurant is known for its flavorful and traditional Peruvian cuisine. Despite a few mixed reviews about customer service, El Chévere stands out for its delicious food and family-friendly atmosphere. Customers rave about the rice chaufa, roasted chicken, and lomo dishes, highlighting the restaurant's consistency in delivering tasty meals. With multiple locations in Passaic, El Chévere is a popular choice for those craving Peruvian fare in the area. Experience a taste of Peru at El Chévere, where the green sauce and inviting ambiance make dining a memorable experience.

Appetizers

Papa A La Huancaina

Boiled potato with cheese sauce.

$13.00

Yuca A La Huancaina

Boiled cassava, typically served with a creamy, spicy sauce made from yellow peppers and garnished with boiled eggs and olives.

$14.00

Aguadito (Cilantro Soup)

Cilantro based soup with gizzards.

$7.00

Choclo Peruano

Savory Peruvian corn, typically includes a blend of herbs and spices, often paired with a light sauce for added flavor.

$6.75

Choclo Peruano Con Queso

Peruvian corn with queso

$10.00

Chicharron De Pollo Con Papás Fritas

Fried chicken with fries.

$12.00

Salchipapas

Hotdogs with fries.

$11.00

Choripapa

Spanish sausage with fries.

$11.00

Antojitos

Parilla (Grilled)

Anticucho

Served with your choice of side.

$15.00

Mollejita

Chicken gizzard, sweetbread.

$14.00

Pancita

Pork stomach.

$17.00

Rachi

Cow tripe.

$19.00

Chuleta Con Seleccion

Grilled pork chop.

$18.00

Ribs (Costilla)

Ribs with a side choice.

$18.00

Chuleta A Lo Chevere

Chulta, rachi, pancita, chorizo, arroz, papas y ensalada.

$30.00

Churrasco Con Seleccion

T-bone steak.

$30.00

Parilla Mixta

Half and half choice.

$19.00

Grilled Steak

Grilled steak served with choice of cassava, fried plantain, fries, grilled potatoes, rice, or sweet banana as a side.

$22.00

Milanesa De Pollo

Breaded chicken breast with choice of side

$20.00

Churrasco A Lo Chevere

Churrasco, rachi, pancita, chorizo, arroz, papas, y ensalada.

$37.00

Pollo (/) Con Seleccion

Roasted chicken with side order of choice and small salad

$15.00

/ Pollo Con Selección

Half chicken with a side and small salad

$16.00

Rotisserie Chicken

Whole chicken, fries, veg chaufa, salad.

$38.00

Chicken & Rib Combo

Quarter chicken, and a side choice with a side of salad.

$20.00

Milanesa De Pollo

Breaded chicken breast with choice of side

$18.00

Rotisserie Chicken With Side Choice

Whole chicken with side.

$23.50

Chicken or Ribs Combo

Lomos, Tallarines, Chaufas

Pollo Saltado

Chicken stir fry.

$18.00

Lomo Saltado

Stir-fried steak with onions tomatoes and french fries

$19.00

Tallarines A La Huancaina

Spaghetti in huancaina sauce.

$20.00

Tallarin Saltado

Stirfry noodles.

$18.00

Chaufas

Fried rice.

$18.00

Vegetable Chaufa

Fried rice.

$12.50

Platos A Lo Pobre

It comes with rice, maduros, french fries, and a fried egg.

$22.00

Platos a lo Pobre

Seafood

Salmon A La Parrilla

Grilled salmon with choice of side: cassava, fried plantain, fries, grilled potatoes, rice, or sweet banana.

$27.00

Salmon Mixto

Grilled salmon and shrimp.

$27.00

Camaron A La Parrilla

Grilled shrimp, options include cassava, fried plantain, fries, grilled potatoes, rice, or sweet banana.

$22.00

French Fries

$5.00

Maduros

Sweet, caramelized ripe plantains, a delightful tropical side dish.

$6.00

Tostones

Twice-fried plantain slices, a crispy and savory tropical delight.

$5.00

Yuca Frita

$5.00

Side Order Of Salad

Crisp lettuce topped with a slice of tomato and cucumber.

$4.00

Ají De Pollo

Green hot sauce.

$1.00

Aji De Parilla

Hot sauce with rocoto.

$1.00

Arroz Blanco

White rice.

$4.00

Aji De Pollo (Large)

Green hot sauce

$5.50

Huancaina Sauce Oz

Huancaina sauce, a creamy blend of cheese and yellow chili peppers, traditionally served with Peruvian dishes.

$1.00

Side Orders, Green Sauce, Aji

Desserts

Alfajorcitos

Eight mini cookies filled with caramel.

$11.00

Chocolate Cake

Decadent chocolate delight, lavished with rich frosting and served with a dollop of indulgence.

$6.50

Arroz Con Leche

Rice pudding

$6.00

Mazamorra Morada

Purple corn pudding

$6.00

Combinado Arroz C/ Leche Y Mazamorra

Rice and pudding and purple corn pudding

$6.00

Chicha

Purple corn drink.

$3.50

Inka Kola ( Oz Bottle)

Twenty-ounce bottle.

$3.50

Sodas