Cafe Rubio Sports Bar & Restaurant menu (As of 10/29)
98-05 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY
House Specialties Poultry
Rinconcito Sutil$29.95Chicken breast stuffed with shrimp, mushrooms, and mozzarella with a touch of heavy cream.
Chicken Pallard$20.95Grilled chicken breast with arugula, fresh tomatoes, and mozzarella.
Chicken Cordon Blue$24.95Traditional breaded chicken breast stuffed with ham and cheese.
Pollo a la Casa$21.95Chicken breast with mushrooms and green peas in a brandy sauce with a touch of heavy cream.
Kiki a la Parrilla$22.95Grilled Cornish hen accompanied with a side.
Venecia$21.95Baked chicken breast covered with melted mozzarella, served with mashed cassava.
Guinea al Café Rubio$29.95Fresh guinea hen prepared in a delicious white wine sauce.
Dulce Primavera$23.95Chicken breast covered with sweet plantain, eggplant, and mozzarella in chef's special sauce.
Paraiso Eterno$29.95Sautéed chicken breast with shrimp, red pepper, and mozzarella in chef's special sauce.
House Specialties Steaks
Tomahawk Steak$110.00Premium bone-in ribeye steak, seasoned and grilled to perfection.
Tomahawk King with Lobster$140.00Our signature Tomahawk steak served with a succulent lobster tail.
El Principe Café$44.95Skirt steak, shrimp, and lobster in a special sauce, served with a side.
T-Bone al Café Rubio$36.95Juicy grilled T-Bone steak seasoned with rosemary, served with a side.
Churrasco (Skirt Steak)$30.95Tender and flavorful grilled skirt steak, a house favorite.
Filet Mignon$43.95The most tender cut of beef, grilled to your preference.
Baby Lamb Chops$37.95Juicy grilled lamb chops seasoned with fresh house herbs.
Mets Café$32.95Juicy steak and mushrooms in special sauce Mets style served with vegetables.
Taino Caliente$28.95Spicy goat meat served with a side.
House Specialties Seafood
Jarabacoa de Ensueño$35.95Shrimp and salmon in a rich crab and lobster sauce.
Mariscos a la Canoa$35.95Baked fish fillet, shrimp, salmon, clams and calamari.
Platanos a la Playa$37.95Mofongo with lobster, calamari, baby scallops, and shrimp in Creole sauce (Dominican style).
Camarofongo$24.95Mashed green plantain with shrimp in garlic sauce.
King Lobster$57.95Stuffed lobster tail with shrimp in a savory garlic sauce.
Seafood Soup$31.95Hearty soup made with a variety of fresh seafood.
Paella X1$23.95Traditional Spanish rice dish with a variety of fresh seafood.
Salmon al Rubio$26.95Fresh salmon fillet in a delicate white sauce.
Red Snapper (Pargo Rojo)$28.95Whole fresh red snapper, prepared to your preference.
Filete a lo Macho$33.95Fish fillet, shrimp, and calamari sautéed in a garlic sauce.
Branzino Filet$29.95Delicate white fish fillet grilled to perfection.
Tilapia Fish Filet$19.95Freshly prepared tilapia fillet seasoned with house herbs.
Punta Cana$27.95Scallops and shrimp served with mixed vegetables and cassava mofongo.
Tilapia Rolatini$28.95Freshly prepared tilapia fillet seasoned with house herbs.
El Salto de Camarones$29.95Shrimp and scallops with cassava mofongo in a special sauce.
Monday Lunch
Locrio de Pollo Lunch (Chicken & Rice Mix)$16.50Traditional Dominican-style rice cooked with seasoned chicken and local spices.
Pork Stew with Chayote Lunch (Cerdo con Tayota)$16.50Tender pork chunks sautéed with chayote squash in a light, savory sauce. Served with your choice of one side.
Oxtail Stew Lunch$18.70Slow-cooked oxtail in a rich, flavorful gravy with traditional herbs. Served with your choice of one side.
Chicken Soup Lunch$9.90Traditional homemade chicken soup. Available in two sizes.
Tuesday Lunch
Sautéed Beef Lunch$16.50Tender strips of beef sautéed with onions and peppers in a savory sauce. Served with your choice of one side.
Patita de Cerdo Lunch (Pork Trotters Stew)$16.50Traditional stewed pork trotters. Served with one side.
Baked Fish Fillet Lunch$16.50Seasoned baked fish fillet. Served with one side.
Chicken in Wine Sauce Lunch (Pollo al Vino)$16.50Chicken simmered in wine sauce. Served with one side.
Roasted Chicken Lunch (Pollo al Horno)$16.50Traditional roasted chicken. Served with one side.
Beef Soup$9.90Traditional homemade beef soup. Available in two sizes.
Moro de Guandules$3.85Rice cooked with pigeon peas. Available in two sizes.
Wednesday Lunch
Onion Braised Pork Ribs Lunch (Costilla Encebollada)$16.50Tender pork ribs sautéed with onions. Served with one side.
Fish Soup$9.90Traditional homemade fish soup. Available in two sizes.
Saturday Lunch
Onion Braised Beef Lunch (Res Encebollada)$16.50Sautéed beef with onions. Served with one side.
Stewed Eggplant Lunch (Berenjena Guisada)$16.50Traditional stewed eggplant. Served with one side.
Roasted Chicken Lunch (Pollo al Horno)$16.50Traditional roasted chicken. Served with one side.
Roasted Pork Lunch (Pernil)$16.50Slow-roasted seasoned pork. Served with one side.
Eggplant Only (Berenjena Sola)$10.45Stewed eggplant. No side included.
Sancocho (Dominican Stew)$12.10Traditional meat and vegetable stew. Available in two sizes.
Sunday Lunch
Sautéed Beef Lunch$16.50Sautéed beef with onions and peppers. Served with one side.
Chicken Stew Lunch$16.50Traditional chicken stew. Served with one side.
BBQ Ribs Lunch$16.50Ribs with BBQ sauce. Served with one side.
Cocido$12.10Traditional beef and chickpea stew. Available in two sizes.
Moro de Guandules (Large)$13.20Rice cooked with pigeon peas. Large portion.
Appetizers
BBQ Chicken Wings$17.95Crispy chicken wings tossed in a sweet and smoky BBQ sauce.
Estrella del Amor$14.95A house specialty featuring shrimp. Choice of Red or White sauce.
Shrimp & Octopus Ceviche$22.95Freshly marinated shrimp and octopus in a citrus-based sauce.
Baby Fongo$13.95Traditional mashed plantains (mofongo) served with shrimp.
Marimar$23.95A seafood combination of crispy seafood croquettes and a chilled shrimp cocktail.
Seafood Croquettes$12.95Crispy, golden-brown croquettes filled with a savory seafood blend.
Chicken Croquettes$11.95Traditional crispy croquettes filled with seasoned shredded chicken.
Baked Clams$14.95Fresh clams topped with seasoned breadcrumbs and baked until golden
Shrimp Cocktail$19.95Chilled jumbo shrimp served with a traditional cocktail sauce
Fried Calamari$12.95Lightly breaded and golden-fried tender calamari rings.
Mussels al Puerto$14.95Fresh mussels served with warm, crusty bread.
A la Colonia Octopus (Pulpo)$24.95Tender grilled octopus seasoned with traditional herbs.
Crab Cake a la Casa$19.95Our signature homemade crab cake, prepared with the house recipe.
Café Rubio Burger$17.00Our signature juicy beef burger served on a toasted bun.
Dominican Burger (Chimi)$15.95A traditional Dominican-style burger with seasoned beef and house toppings.
Meats & Poultry
Chicken Sauteed (Pollo Salteado)$18.95Slices of chicken breast sautéed with fresh onions and tomatoes.
Beef or Pork Fried$18.95Your choice of crispy fried beef or pork chunks.
Grilled Pork Fried (Chuleta a la Parrilla)$18.95Savory grilled pork chops prepared to perfection.
Grilled Chicken Breast$18.95Tender grilled chicken breast seasoned with house herbs.
Fried Chicken (Chicharrones de Pollo)$17.95Crispy, golden-fried Dominican-style chicken chunks.
Chicken Parmigiana$18.95Breaded chicken breast topped with savory sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
Picadera Mixta$25.25A generous sharing platter including steak, chicken, shrimp, calamari, baby fongo, croquettes, and salmon.
Picadera de Carnes$11.95A delicious mix of fried chicken, pork, beef,. Served with fried green plantains.
Pastas
Linguini Frutti D’Mare$25.95Linguini pasta served with fresh clams, shrimp, and calamari.
Penne a la Vodka with Shrimp$23.95Penne pasta tossed in a rich vodka sauce and topped with succulent shrimp
Pasta Chicken Breast$21.95Linguini served with a sliced chicken breast in a savory white sauce.
Lobster Ravioli Fortunato$26.95Ravioli stuffed with lobster and served in a premium vodka sauce.
Spinach Ravioli$21.95Delicate ravioli filled with spinach, served in a white wine and heavy cream sauce.
Fettuccine Alfredo$26.95A delicious shrimp and chicken combination in our famous creamy Alfredo sauce.
Salads
Chicken Caesar Salad$17.95Classic Caesar salad with fresh romaine lettuce, croutons, and topped with grilled chicken breast.
Café Rubio Salad$8.95Our signature house garden salad with fresh seasonal greens.
De Mar Salad$17.95A refreshing chilled salad featuring tender calamari and succulent shrimp.
Big Seafood Salad$33.95A generous, extra-large portion of our assorted marinated seafood medley.
Premium Salad$21.95Grilled jumbo shrimp served over fresh romaine lettuce with feta cheese, onions, and green olives.
Extra Orders
Plain White Rice and Red Beans$8.00Plain white rice and the red beans are on the side.
White Rice$6.00Arroz blanco.
Boiled Vegetable$4.50Broccoli, carrots, yellow and green zucchini.
French Fries$4.50Papas fritas.
Grilled Veggies$4.00Vegetales a la parrilla.
Yuca$6.00Fried or boiled. Yuca frita o hervida.
Desserts
Traditional Tres Leches$8.00Our classic sponge cake soaked in a traditional blend of three milks.
Chocolate Tres Leches$8.00A delicious chocolate version of our traditional sponge cake soaked in three milks.
Guava Tres Leches$8.00Traditional sponge cake soaked in three milks with a sweet guava twist.
Passion Fruit Tres Leches$8.00Traditional sponge cake soaked in three milks with a tropical passion fruit flavor.
Flan de Leche$8.00A smooth and creamy traditional milk custard with a caramel glaze.
Dulce de Coco y Leche$7.00A traditional sweet coconut and milk dessert.
Tiramisu$8.00Classic Italian dessert with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and creamy mascarpone.
Dulce de Leche Cheesecake$9.00Creamy cheesecake topped with rich and sweet dulce de leche.
Beverages
Fresh Lemonade$5.40House-made refreshing lemonade prepared with fresh lemons.
Passion Fruit Juice (Chinola)$4.50Natural and tropical passion fruit juice.
Morir Soñando$5.00A traditional Dominican beverage made with a creamy blend of orange juice and milk.
Regular Coffee$3.00Freshly brewed classic house coffee.
Expresso$5.00Rich and intense shot of concentrated coffee.
Cappuccino$5.50Espresso-based coffee drink prepared with steamed milk foam.
Coca Cola Can$2.75The classic and refreshing taste of Coca Cola in a can.
Fanta Can$2.75Sweet and bubbly orange-flavored soda in a can.
Ginger Ale Can$2.75Crisp and refreshing ginger-flavored soda in a can.
The Tomahawk King$140.00The perfect combination, tomahawk steak and a whole lobster.
El Salto de Camarones$29.95Shrimp and scallops with cassava mofongo in a special sauce.
Punta Cana$27.95Scallops ans shrimp served with mixed vegetables and cassava mofongo in garlic sauce.
Jarabacoa de Ensueño$35.95Shrimp and salmon, in a delicious crab sauce.
Seafood Canoe$35.95Seafood canoe of fish fillet, shrimp, salmon, calamari and clams.
Plátanos a la Playa$37.95Mashed plantains in red sauce. Lobster, calamari, shrimp, mussels and clams in a traditional creole sauce.
Camarofongo$24.95Mashed plantains with shrimp.
King Lobster$57.95Lobster tail stuffed with shrimp and lobster in a garlic sauce.
Fish Fillet a lo Macho$33.95Fish fillet, shrimp and calamari seasoned in garlic sauce and a spicy touch.
Tilapia Rolatini$28.95Tilapia filet filled with shrimp in a lemon capers sauce.
Salmón al Rubio$26.95Fresh salmon fillet in a delicate white sauce.
Fried and Broiled Red Snapper$28.95Whole fresh red snapper, prepared to your preference.
Branzino Filet$29.95Delicate white fish fillet grilled to perfection.
Seafood Soup$31.95Hearty soup made with a variety of fresh seafood.
The Tomahawk Steak$110.00Premium bone-in ribeye steak, seasoned and grilled to perfection.
Baby Lamb Chops$37.95With grilled shrimp.
T- Bone al Rubio$36.95Juicy grilled T-Bone steak seasoned with fresh herbs.
Filet Mignon$43.95The most tender cut of beef, grilled to your preference.
Skirt Steak$30.95Churrasco.
Mets Cafe$32.95Juicy steak and mushrooms in a special sauce served with vegetables.
Taino Caliente$28.95Goat.
El Príncipe Cafe$44.95A delicious combination of shrimp, steak, and lobster, in a special mushroom sauce.
Penne a la Vodka with Shrimp$23.95Penne pasta tossed in a rich vodka sauce and topped with succulent shrimp.
Linguini Frutti d' Mare$25.95Calamari, shrimp, oysters and clams.
Pechuga a la Pasta$21.95Linguini with slices of chicken breast in white sauce.
Lobster Ravioli Fortunato$26.95Lobster sauce.
Spinach Ravioli Fortunato$21.95White wine and heavy cream sauce.
Fettuccine Alfredo$26.95With shrimp and chicken in our famous alfredo sauce.
Mussels al Puerto$14.95With fresh bread.
Marinara Eggplant$14.95With gratinated cheese.
A la Colonia Octopus$24.95Tender grilled octopus seasoned with traditional herbs.
A la Casa Crab Cake$19.95Our signature homemade crab cake, prepared with the house recipe.
Baby Fongo$13.95Mashed plantain with shrimp.
Shrimp & Octopus Ceviche$22.95Freshly marinated shrimp and octopus in a citrus-based sauce.
Shrimp Cocktail$19.95Chilled jumbo shrimp served with a traditional cocktail sauce.
Seafood Croquettes$12.95Crispy, golden-brown croquettes filled with a savory seafood blend.
Chicken Croquettes$11.95Traditional crispy croquettes filled with seasoned shredded chicken.
Baked Clams$14.95Fresh clams topped with seasoned breadcrumbs and baked until golden.
Marimar$23.95Seafood croquettes and shrimp cocktail
Fried Calamari$12.95Lightly breaded and golden-fried tender calamari rings.
Cafe Rubio Burger$17.00Beef, Turkey, Veggie.
Dominican Burger (Chimi)$15.95A traditional Dominican-style burger with seasoned beef and house toppings.
BBQ Chicken Wings$17.95Crispy chicken wings tossed in a sweet and smoky BBQ sauce.
Café Rubio Salad$8.95Our signature house garden salad with fresh seasonal greens.
Chicken Pallard$20.95Grilled chicken breast with arugula, fresh tomatoes, and mozzarella.
Chicken Caesar Salad$17.95Classic Caesar salad with fresh romaine lettuce, croutons, and topped with grilled chicken breast.
Del Mar Salad$17.95Calamari and shrimp
Premium Salad$21.95Grilled jumbo shrimp, fresh romaine lettuce, feta cheese, onions and green olives.
Big Seafood Salad$33.95A generous, extra-large portion of our assorted marinated seafood medley.
Dulce Primavera$23.95Chicken breast covered with sweet plantains, eggplant and mozzarella cheese, in a special chef sauce.
Paraíso Eterno$29.95Chicken breast covered with shrimp and salmon, red peppers and mozzarella cheese in a special chef sauce.
Venecia$21.95Baked chicken breast with melted mozzarella cheese and light olive sauce. Accompanied with mashed cassava.
Ki - Ki$22.95Grilled cornish hen.
Guinea al Cafe Rubio$29.95Fresh guinea hen prepared in a delicious white wine sauce.
Rinconcito Sutil$29.95Chicken breast stuffed with shrimp, mushrooms and fresh mozzarella in wine sauce, with a touch of heavy cream.
Cordon Bleu$24.95Traditional breaded chicken breast stuffed with ham and cheese.
Pollo a la Casa$21.95In a brandy sauce with mushrooms, green peas and a touch of heavy cream.