Juana's Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Juana's Restaurant, a hidden gem located at 2709 Summit Ave in Union City, NJ. This charming establishment offers an authentic taste of Dominican cuisine that will transport your palate straight to the Caribbean. With a cozy ambiance and friendly staff, Juana's is more than just a meal; it's an experience that feels like home.
The menu is a delightful mix of traditional dishes, expertly prepared with love and care. Diners rave about the freshly made empanadas, hearty soups, and generously portioned entrees that not only satisfy but also evoke nostalgia. Each dish feels like it’s crafted from family recipes, reminiscent of a grandmother's kitchen.
- Highly recommended: Empanadas and traditional Dominican soups.
- Perfect for: Family gatherings, casual lunches, or romantic dinners.
- Prices: Surprisingly affordable for such high-quality offerings.
Whether it's a celebration or a casual meal, Juana's Restaurant delivers delight in every bite!
Daily Specials
Black Beans (Frijoles Negro)
A side of black beans.
Roasted Pork (Pernil)
Roasted pork served with your choice side.
Red Beans (Frijoles Rojo)
A side of red beans.
Chicken Noodle Soup (Sopa De Pollo)
Chicken noodle soup served with a side of rice.
Avocado Slices (Aguacate)
A side of avocado slices.
Braised Goat (Chivo Guisado)
Braised Goat and your choice side.
Create An Omelette (Crear Tortilla De Huevo)
Create a breakfast omelette! Please see full list of available add-ons. This order includes a side of toasted bread and an optional coffee.
Passion Fruit Juice (Jugo De Chinola)
Freshly made passion fruit juice.
Lemonade (Jugo De Limon)
Freshly squeezed natural lemonade.
Creme Caramel (Flan)
Homemade creme caramel (flan). A caramel pudding made with condensed milk served as a caramel custard dessert with a cherry on top.
White Rice (Arroz Blanco)
A side of white rice.
Make Your Mangu (Crear Tu Mangu)
Create your own Mangu dish! Please see full list of available add-ons. Mangu is a classic Dominican dish made of mashed plantains traditionally served with your choice of salami, fried Dominican cheese, and eggs.
Stewed Oxtail (Rabo Guisado)
Stewed Oxtail with you choice side.
Sancocho
One of the Dominican Republic's national dishes. Parboiled chicken soup served with a side of rice.
Dominican Chimichuri Sandwich
Dominican chimichuri sandwich with available add-ons.
Morir Sonando
Our classic Dominican morir sonando milkshake made with your choice base of orange or passionfruit.
Tres Leches
Homemade sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk: evaporated, condensed, and whole milk served with whipped cream and a cherry on top.
Tripe Stew (Sopa De Pata Y Mondongo)
Tripe stew served with a side of rice.
Braised Chicken (Pollo Al Caldero)
Our classic homestyle braised chicken special served with your choice side.
Corn Cake (Arepa Dominicana)
Sweet and chewy homemade Dominican corn cake. Served in slices or complete pies.
Bone-In Crispy Chicken (Chicharron De Pollo Con Hueso)
Seasoned, crispy fried chicken chunks with your choice side.
Fried Pork Bites (Masitas De Cerdo Fritas)
Fried pork bites served with your choice side.
Classic Chicken Fingers
Our classic hand breaded chicken fingers served with your choice side.
Fried Chicken (Pollo Frito)
Fried chicken served with your choice side.
Three Ham Croquettes (Tres Croquetas De Jamon)
Three ham croquettes.
Fried Cassava Wedges (Yuca Frita)
A side of fried cassava wedges.
Boneless Crispy Chicken Bites (Chicharron De Pollo Sin Hueso)
Seasoned, boneless, crispy fried chicken bites with your choice side.
Empanadas
Your choice of beef, chicken, or cheese empanadas.
Fried Foods (Frituras)
Dessert (Postres)
Creme Caramel (Flan)
Homemade creme caramel (flan). A caramel pudding made with condensed milk served as a caramel custard dessert with a cherry on top.
Tres Leches
Homemade sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk: evaporated, condensed, and whole milk served with whipped cream and a cherry on top.
Corn Cake (Arepa Dominicana)
Sweet and chewy homemade Dominican corn cake. Served in slices or complete pies.
Dulce De Leche Cortada
A small dulce de leche cortada dessert made from caramelized milk and sugar to form a sweet brown desert.
Bread & Butter (Tostada Con Mantequilla)
Toasted bread with butter.
Ham Breakfast (Desayuno De Jamon)
Ham breakfast served with eggs, french fries, toasted bread and an optional included coffee. Add-ons available.
Fried Cheese & Egg Breakfast (Desayuno De Queso Y Huevo)
Fried Dominican cheese and eggs cooked to your preference (fried, scrambled, or omelet) a side of french fries, toasted bread and an optional included coffee. Add-ons available.
Salami Breakfast (Desayuno De Salami)
Salami breakfast served with two eggs, french fries, toasted bread and an optional included coffee. Add-ons available.
Egg Sandwich (Sandwich De Huevo)
Egg sandwich served with available add-ons.
Empanadas
Your choice of beef, chicken, or cheese empanadas.
Sausage Breakfast (Desayuno De Longaniza)
Sausage breakfast served with eggs cooked to your preference (fried, scrambled, or omelet) a side of french fries, toasted bread and an optional included coffee. Add-ons available.
Scrambled Egg & Vegetable Breakfast (Desayuno De Huevo Revuelto & Vegetales)
Scrambled egg and vegetable breakfast cooked to your preference (scrambled or omelet) served with red and green peppers, onions, toasted bread and an optional included coffee. Add-ons available.
Make Your Mangu (Crear Tu Mangu)
Create your own Mangu dish! Please see full list of available add-ons. Mangu is a classic Dominican dish made of mashed plantains traditionally served with your choice of salami, fried Dominican cheese, and eggs.
Chorizo Breakfast (Desayuno De Chorizo)
Chorizo breakfast served with two eggs cooked to your preference (fried, scrambled, or omelet) a side of french fries, toasted bread and an optional included coffee. Add-ons available.
Ham & Egg Omelet With Mixed Greens (Tortilla De Jamon Mixta)
A ham and egg omelet made with red and green peppers, onions served with toasted bread and an optional included coffee. More add-ons available.
Garlic Bread (Tostada De Ajo)
Toasted bread with garlic.
Create A Fried Egg Breakfast (Crear Desayuno De Huevo Frito)
Create a fried egg breakfast! Please see full list of available add-ons. This order includes a side of toasted bread and an optional coffee.
Make Your Scrambled Eggs (Crear Tu Revoltillo De Huevo)
Create a scrambled egg breakfast! Please see full list of available add-ons. This order includes a side of toasted bread and an optional coffee.
Create An Omelette (Crear Tortilla De Huevo)
Create a breakfast omelette! Please see full list of available add-ons. This order includes a side of toasted bread and an optional coffee.
Create A Cassava Breakfast (Desayuno De Yuca)
Create your own cassava (yuca) breakfast! Please see full list of available add-ons. This order includes a side of toasted bread and an optional coffee. Cassava is traditionally served with your choice of salami, fried Dominican cheese, eggs and more!
Bacon Breakfast (Desayuno De Bacon)
Bacon breakfast served with eggs cooked to your preference (fried, scrambled, or omelet) a side of french fries, toasted bread, and an optional included coffee. Add-ons available.
Top Sirloin Steak Breakfast (Desayuno De Bistec)
Beef thin top sirloin steak breakfast served with eggs, french fries, toasted bread and an optional included coffee. Add-ons available.
Breakfast (Desayuno)
Salads (Ensaladas)
Green Salad (Ensalada Verde)
Spring mix lettuce, black olives, tomatoes, cucumber, corn, cranberry, onions. Optional ad-ons available.
Chicken Salad (Ensalada De Pollo)
Grilled chicken salad served with cucumbers, corn, tomato, lettuce, onions, black olives.
Morir Sonando
Our classic Dominican morir sonando milkshake made with your choice base of orange or passionfruit.
Banana Milkshake (Batido De Banana)
Banana milkshake.
Strawberry (Batido De Fresa)
strawberry milkshake.
Mango Milkshake (Batido De Mango)
Mango milkshake.
Wheat Milkshake (Batido De Trigo)
Sweetened wheat milkshake.
Soursop Milkshake (Batido De Guanabana)
Our sweet soursop milkshake.
Pineapple Milkshake (Batido De Pina)
Pineapple milkshake.
Papaya Milkshake (Batido De Papaya)
Papaya milkshake.
Mixed Fruit Milkshake (Batido De Fruta Bariado)
Mixed fruit milkshake made with strawberry, pineapple, and passionfruit.
Smoothies (Batido)
Side Orders (Accompanantes)
Boiled Vegetables (Vegetales Hervida)
Garlic Bread (Tostada De Ajo)
Toasted bread with garlic.
French Fries (Papas Fritas)
A side of french fries.
Red Beans (Frijoles Rojo)
A side of red beans.
Fried Cassava Wedges (Yuca Frita)
A side of fried cassava wedges.
Empanadas
Your choice of beef, chicken, or cheese empanadas.
Black Beans (Frijoles Negro)
A side of black beans.
Avocado Slices (Aguacate)
A side of avocado slices.
Three Ham Croquettes (Tres Croquetas De Jamon)
Three ham croquettes.
Bread & Butter (Tostada Con Mantequilla)
Toasted bread with butter.
Cassava Wedges (Yuca Hervida)
A side of boiled cassava wedges.
White Rice (Arroz Blanco)
A side of white rice.
Green Hot Sauce (Picante Verde)
Juana's homemade green hot sauce.
Create A Fried Egg Breakfast (Crear Desayuno De Huevo Frito)
Create a fried egg breakfast! Please see full list of available add-ons. This order includes a side of toasted bread and an optional coffee.
Create A Cassava Breakfast (Desayuno De Yuca)
Create your own cassava (yuca) breakfast! Please see full list of available add-ons. This order includes a side of toasted bread and an optional coffee. Cassava is traditionally served with your choice of salami, fried Dominican cheese, eggs and more!
Make Your Mangu (Crear Tu Mangu)
Create your own Mangu dish! Please see full list of available add-ons. Mangu is a classic Dominican dish made of mashed plantains traditionally served with your choice of salami, fried Dominican cheese, and eggs.
Make Your Scrambled Eggs (Crear Tu Revoltillo De Huevo)
Create a scrambled egg breakfast! Please see full list of available add-ons. This order includes a side of toasted bread and an optional coffee.
Create An Omelette (Crear Tortilla De Huevo)
Create a breakfast omelette! Please see full list of available add-ons. This order includes a side of toasted bread and an optional coffee.
Create Your Own
Hot Drinks (Bebidas Caliente)
Coffee (Cafe)
Your choice of black coffee, coffee & milk, or evaporated milk.
Hot Chocolate (Chocolate Caliente)
Boneless Crispy Chicken Bites (Chicharron De Pollo Sin Hueso)
Seasoned, boneless, crispy fried chicken bites with your choice side.
Bone-In Crispy Chicken (Chicharron De Pollo Con Hueso)
Seasoned, crispy fried chicken chunks with your choice side.
Breaded Fish Fillet (Filete De Pescado Empanizado)
Breaded fish fillet served with your choice side.
Chicken Wrap (Wrap De Pollo)
Chicken wrap made with lettuce, tomato, spinach or wheat tortilla, and a side of homemade pink sauce.
Garlic Chicken Breast (Pechuga Al Ajillo)
Garlic chicken breast served with your choice side.
Create A Fried Egg Breakfast (Crear Desayuno De Huevo Frito)
Create a fried egg breakfast! Please see full list of available add-ons. This order includes a side of toasted bread and an optional coffee.
Fried Fish Fillet (Filete De Pescado Frito)
Fried fish fillet served with your choice side.
Steamed Fish Fillet With Vegetables (Filete Pescado Al Vapor & Vegetales)
Steamed fish fillet served with vegetables and your choice side.
Make Your Scrambled Eggs (Crear Tu Revoltillo De Huevo)
Create a scrambled egg breakfast! Please see full list of available add-ons. This order includes a side of toasted bread and an optional coffee.
Shrimp In Garlic Sauce (Camarones Al Ajillo)
Shrimp in garlic sauce served with your choice side.
Breaded Chicken Breast (Pechuga De Pollo Empanizada)
Breaded chicken breast served with your choice side.
Sauteed Shrimp (Camarones Salteada)
Homestyle sauteed shrimp served with your choice side.
Sirloin Steak (Bistec Encebollado)
Sirloin steak and onions served with your choice side.
Chicken Sandwich (Sandwich De Pollo)
Chicken sandwich made with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and potato stix. Add-ons are available.
Classic Chicken Fingers
Our classic hand breaded chicken fingers served with your choice side.
Garlic Fish Fillet (Filete Pescado Al Ajillo)
Garlic fish fillet served with your choice side.
Grilled Fish Fillet (Filete De Pescado A La Parilla)
Grilled fish fillet served with your choice side.
Sauteed Pepper Chicken Breast (Pechuga De Pollo Salteada Con Pimiento)
Sauteed pepper chicken breast with onions served with your choice side.
Sauteed Pepper Steak (Palomilla De Res Salteada Con Pimiento)
Sauteed steak with bell peppers and onions served with your choice side.
Empanadas
Your choice of beef, chicken, or cheese empanadas.
Create An Omelette (Crear Tortilla De Huevo)
Create a breakfast omelette! Please see full list of available add-ons. This order includes a side of toasted bread and an optional coffee.
Skirt Steak (Baby Churrasco)
Grilled skirt steak served with your choice side.
Fried Pork Chops (Chuleta Frita)
Fried pork chops served with your choice side.
Shrimp In Red Sauce (Camarones En Salsa)
Shrimp in red sauce served with your choice side.
Make Your Mangu (Crear Tu Mangu)
Create your own Mangu dish! Please see full list of available add-ons. Mangu is a classic Dominican dish made of mashed plantains traditionally served with your choice of salami, fried Dominican cheese, and eggs.
Steak Sandwich (Sandwich De Bistec)
Steak sandwich made with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and potato stix.
Fried Chicken (Pollo Frito)
Fried chicken served with your choice side.
Kitchen (Cocina)
Mofongos
Cheese Mofongo (Queso)
Mofongo is a traditional Dominican dish made of mashed plantains that can be served with chicken, cheese, fried pork belly slices, shrimp or all the above!
Shrimp Mofongo (Camarones)
Mofongo is a traditional Dominican dish made of mashed plantains that can be served with chicken, cheese, fried pork belly slices, shrimp or all the above!
Sausage Mofongo (Longaniza)
Mofongo is a traditional Dominican dish made of mashed plantains that can be served with chicken, cheese, fried pork belly slices, shrimp or all the above!
Chicken Mofongo (Pollo)
Mofongo is a traditional Dominican dish made of mashed plantains that can be served with chicken, cheese, fried pork belly slices, shrimp or all the above!
Beet & Carrot Juice (Jugo De Remolacha Y Zanahoria)
Fresh pressed organic beet & carrot juice.
Carrot Juice (Jugo De Zanahoria)
Fresh pressed organic carrot juice.
Lemonade (Jugo De Limon)
Freshly squeezed natural lemonade.
Bottled Water (Agua)
Bottled Water.
Beet Juice (Jugo De Remolacha)
Fresh pressed organic beet juice.
Soda Can
Soda of your choice.
Snapple Juice
Snapple flavor of your choice.
Jugos De Fruta Natural Mixtos
Fresh fruit juice made with passion fruit, pineapple, and strawberry.
Passionade (Pasionada)
Our new summer drink! Passionade made with passion fruit, strawberry, and pineapples - served cold.
Green Juice (Jugo Verde)
Freshly made organic green juice made with cucumber, celery, green apple, lime, pineapple, and parsley.
Country Club (Dominican Soda)
Dominican Red Rock soda.
Orange & Carrot Juice (Jugo De Naranjas Y Zanahoria)
Fresh pressed organic orange and carrot juice.
Iced Coffee (Cafe Frio)
Iced Coffee.
Passion Fruit Juice (Jugo De Chinola)
Freshly made passion fruit juice.
Cold Drinks (Bebidas)
Sandwiches
Ham Sandwich (Sandwich De Jamon)
Ham Sandwich with available add-ons.
Cheese Sandwich (Sandwich De Queso)
American or Swiss cheese sandwich with available add-ons.
Egg Sandwich (Sandwich De Huevo)
Egg sandwich served with available add-ons.
Cuban Sandwich (Sandwich Cubano)
Original Cuban sandwich made with pernil, pickle slices and Swiss cheese.
Dominican Chimichuri Sandwich
Dominican chimichuri sandwich with available add-ons.
Egg & Chorizo Sandwich (Sandwich De Chorizo Revuelto)
Scrambled egg and chorizo sandwich with available add-ons.
Steak Sandwich (Sandwich De Bistec)
Steak sandwich made with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and potato stix.
Chicken Sandwich (Sandwich De Pollo)
Chicken sandwich made with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and potato stix. Add-ons are available.
Bacon Egg N' Cheese
Bacon, egg and cheese sandwich. Add-ons available.
Chorizo Sandwich (Choripan)
Chorizo sandwich.
Ham & Cheese Sandwich (Sandwich De Jamon Y Queso)
Ham and cheese sandwich made with your choice of American or Swiss cheese. Add-ons available.