El Taino Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)

El Taino Restaurant, located in Jacksonville, FL, offers a diverse menu blending Caribbean, Latin American, and seafood cuisine. With a wide array of vegetarian options, this casual yet classy spot caters to everyone. Customers rave about the flavorful dishes like grilled chicken with peppers and onions, rice and beans, and the Cuban sandwich. The welcoming staff, attention to customer service, and cozy ambiance create a family-friendly dining experience. The intimate setting, with outdoor seating and live entertainment, adds to the overall Miami vibe of the restaurant. Whether you're a fan of Puerto Rican flavors or looking to try something new, El Taino is a must-visit for delicious food and good times.

PICADERA/APPETIZERS

Empanadillas (Carne, Pollo, Pizza) ()

Beef, Chicken, Pizza, Homemade turnovers

$4.25

Empanadilla Biftec

Cube Steak Homemade Turnovers

$5.50

Empanadilla Camarones

Shrimp Homemade Turnovers

$6.50

Pan Con Ajo

Garlic Bread

$3.25

Aranitas ()

Aranitas

$5.50

Alcapurrias De Carne ()

Green plantain dough filled with beef

$5.00

Croquetas De Jamon ()

Ham Croquettes

$5.00

Sorullitos De Maiz ()

Sweet corn meal stick

$5.00

Mozzarella Sticks

Palitos de Mozzarella

$5.99

Queso Frito Con Salsa De Guayaba

Fried Cheese

$7.25

Morcilla Lb

Puerto Rican Sausage

$13.99

Papas Locas

Crazy Loaded Fries - Small

$8.99

Pincho De Bacon Con Queso Frito ()

Bacon with Fried Cheese

$13.99

Alitas BBQ O Picante ()

Chiken Wings with BBQ or Hot Sauce

$15.99

El Taino Platter

Fried chicken parts, Fried Pork, Cassava & Fried Plantains

$19.99

Taino Sampler

Fried Cheese, Mozzarella Sticks, Ham Croquettes, Fried Cassava & Sweet Corn Meal Stick

$25.00

Taino Special Platter

Fried Chicken, Fried Pork, Ham Croquettes, Fried Yuca, French Fries, Tostones, Sorullitos

$25.00

Asopao De Pollo

Chicken

$16.99

Asopao De Camarones

Shrimp

$21.99

Asopao De Mariscos

Mixed Seafood

$24.99

ASOPAO/SOUPS

MOFONGOS RELLENOS

Pernil

Roast pork

$18.99

Pollo Al Ajillo

Chicken breast in garlic sauce

$19.99

Pollo A La Criolla

Chicken breast in creole sauce

$20.99

Churrasco Oz

Skirt Steak

$25.99

Bistec A La Criolla

Cube steak in creole sauce

$20.99

Camarones Al Ajillo O A La Criolla

Shrimps in garlic sauce or Creole Sauce

$22.99

Pulpo A La Criolla

Octopus in creole sauce

$22.99

Mariscos Mixtos

Seafood Mix

$28.99

Tradicional Con Carne Frita

Traditional with Fried Pork

$18.99

Tradicional Con Chicharones De Pollo

Traditional with Chicken Cracklings

$17.99

Pollo Al Ajillo O Criolla

Chicken breast in garlic sauce or creole sauce

$10.99

Pernil

Roast Pork

$11.99

Biftec Encebollado O Criolla

Cube steak in creole sauce

$12.99

Churrasco

Skirt Steak

$13.99

Pulpo Al Ajillo O Criolla

Octopus in garlic sauce or creole sauce

$13.99

Camarones Al Ajillo O Criolla

Shrimp in garlic sauce or creole sauce

$14.99

Maricos Mixtos Al Ajillo O Criolla

Seafood Mix in Garlic Sauce or Creole Sauce

$16.99

TOSTONES RELLENOS ()

SANDWICHES

Jamon Y Queso

Ham & Cheese - Served w/Fries

$7.99

Biftec Encebollado

Marinated Beef Steak - Served w/Fries

$14.50

Pastrami

Served w/Fries

$13.99

Pernil

Roast Pork - Served w/Fries

$13.99

Atun

Tuna - Served w/Fries

$13.99

Jamon, Queso Y Huevo

Ham, Cheese & Egg - Served w/Fries

$8.99

Pollo - Parrilla/Empanado

Grilled or breaded Chicken - Served w/Fries

$14.50

Pavo

Turkey - Served w/Fries

$14.50

Cubano

Ham, Roast Pork, Pickles & Mustard - Served w/Fries

$13.99

Chicharrones De Pollo

Chicken Cracklings

$15.99

Pechuga Empanada

Breaded Chicken Breast

$18.99

Pechuga A La Parrilla

Grilled Chicken w/Onions

$18.99

Pechuga De Pollo Salteada

Grilled Chicken Breast w/ Onions and Green Peppers

$19.99

Pechuga De Pollo Al Ajillo O Criolla

Chicken Breast in Garlic Sauce or Creole Sauce

$18.99

Pechuga Milanesa

Milanese Chicken

$19.99

Pechuga Rellena De Amarillo Salsa De Platano

Chicken Breast filled with Sweet Plantains covered with Plantain Sauce

$20.99

POLLO/CHICKEN

CERDO / PORK

Pernil

Roast Pork Marinated in our House Mojo

$17.99

Chuleta Frita

Fried Pork Chop

$15.99

Carne Frita Encebollada

Marinated Pork Chunks with Onions

$16.99

Costillas BBQ O Salsa Picante

Rib BBQ or Hot sauce

$18.99

Kan-Kan

Big Pork Chop

$38.99

Biftec Encebollado

Marinated Cube Steak Sauteed

$21.99

Biftec A La Criolla

Cube Steak in Creole Sauce

$21.99

Biftec Salteado

Cube Steak with Sauteed onions and Peppers

$22.99

Churrasco A La Parilla

Skirt Steak

$25.99

CARNE / BEEF

CANOA TOSTON GIGANTE

Pollo Al Ajillo, Camarones Y Ensalada

Chicken breast in Garlic Sauce, Shrimp & Salad

$17.99

Pollo, Churrasco, Camarones Y Ensalada (Salteado)

Chicken, Skirt Steak, Shrimp & Salad

$19.99

Churrasco, Camarones Y Ensalada

Skirt Steak, Shrimp & Salad

$18.99

Mariscos Mixtos, Pollo Y Ensalada (Salteado)

Seafood, Chicken & Salad

$19.99

Mariscos Mixtos, Churrasco Y Ensalada

Seafood, Skirt Steak & Salad

$20.99

El Jibarito (Arroz Con Gandules, Pernil Y Pastel)

Pigeon with Rice, Roast pork and Puerto Rican Tamale

$18.99

Ensalada De Pulpo

Octopus Salad

$23.99

Mar Y Tierra (Churrasco Con Marisco Mixto)

Skirt Steak with Seafood

$36.99

ESPECIALIDAD DE LA CASA

PASTAS

Penne Pasta O Fettuccine

With Marinara or Alfredo Sauce

$10.99

El Areyto

Papas Locas (Super Grande), Empanadillas de Pizza, Pollo, Carne ( c/u), Alcapurrias ()

$58.99

El Cacique

Mofongos (), Carne Frita, Ensalada Verde, Camarones y Pollo al Ajillo o Salsa Criolla

$69.99

COMBO FAMILIAR

MARISCOS / SEAFOOD

Camarones A La Criolla

Shrimp in Creole Sauce

$21.99

Mariscos Mixto

Seafood

$25.99

Pulpo Al Ajillo O Criolla

Octopus in Garlic Sauce

$22.99

Salmon A La Parilla

Grilled Salmon

$23.99

Chillo Frito

Fried Whole Red Snapper

Pollo

Chicken

$15.99

Pernil

Roast Pork

$16.99

Churrasco

Skirt Steak

$18.99

Biftec

Cube Steak

$17.99

BURRITO

ACOMPANANTES / SIDES

Papas Fritas

French Fries

$4.00

Yuca Frita

Fried Cassava

$4.50

Pastel

Puerto Rican Tamale

$4.99

Tostones ( Pcs)

Fried Green Plantains

$5.00

Amarillos ( Pcs)

Sweet Plantains

$5.00

Mofongo Solo

$5.99

Trifongo Solo

$6.99

Arroz Con Habichuelas

Rice and Beans

$4.99

Arroz Con Gandules

Green Pigeon Peas and Rice

$5.99

Arroz Chino

Chinese Rice Puerto Rican Style

$7.99

Arroz Mamposteado

Mamposteado Rice

$7.99

Arroz Con Cilantro

Cilantro Rice

$7.99

Arroz Con Camarones

Rice with shrimp

$8.99

Paella De Mariscos

Seafood Paella

$11.99

Chicken Tenders

$8.99

Chicharron Pollo

$7.99

MENU DE NINOS/KIDS MENU

FRAPPE

Fruta Mixta

$6.50

Fresa

$6.50

Cheesecake

$6.50

Ferrero

$6.50

Nutella

$6.50

Refrescos

$2.00

Cafe

$2.25

Malta

$3.00

Cafe Con Leche

$3.75

Jugos Naturales

Parcha, Lemonade & Tamarindo

$4.50

Frozen Frappuccino

$7.00

Pina Colada - Virgen

$7.50

Pina Colada - Alcohol

$11.50

BEBIDAS/BEVERAGES

SANGRIA/CERVEZA

Cerveza Botellas

Modelo, Presidente, Corona, Bud Light, Heineken, Medalla, Michelob Ultra

$5.00

SANGRIA - Pequeno

$5.00

SANGRIA - Grande

$10.00

SANGRIA FROZEN - Pequeno

$7.00

SANGRIA FROZEN - Grande

$13.00

Flan De Queso

Homemade

$4.25

Flan De Vainilla

Homemade

$4.25

Flan De Coco

Homemade

$4.25

Flan De Pistachio

Homemade

$4.25

POSTRES/DESSERTS