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Raíces

Raíces

Puerto Rican · $$$
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Theatrical taste-of-the-countryside criollo with servers in traditional dress

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Hours

● Closed
Sun
11 AM–10 PM
Mon
11 AM–11 PM
Tue
11 AM–11 PM
Wed
11 AM–11 PM
Thu
11 AM–11 PM
Fri
11 AM–11 PM
Sat
11 AM–11 PM
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Menu

Appetizers12 dishes

★ Popular

Alcapurrias

$11.95

Alcapurrias appetizer, available in servings of 6 or 10.

★ Popular

3 Sliders de Wagyu

$12.95

Juicy wagyu beef patties with fresh lettuce, topped with cherry tomatoes and mini flags, served in soft buns.

Sorullos con Mayo K / Corn Sticks with Mayo Ketchup

$9.95

Golden corn sticks served with a side of mayo ketchup.

Empanadillas Artesanales

$9.95

Handcrafted turnovers typically filled with a variety of ingredients, such as meats, cheeses, or vegetables, encased in a crisp, fried dough.

Alitas en Salsa Sweet Chili / Chicken Wings in Sweet Chili Sauce

$14.95

Chicken wings coated in a sweet chili sauce, offering a balance of sweetness and mild spice.

Carne Ahumada / Smoked Pork Chunks

$9.95

Tender chunks of pork, slowly smoked to enhance its natural flavors, typically accompanied by a selection of dips or sauces.

Longaniza a la Parrilla con Salsa Chimichurri / Grilled Puerto Rican Sausage

$9.95

Savory grilled Puerto Rican sausage paired with a tangy chimichurri sauce, served with sautéed onions and bell peppers.

Surtido Urbano

$28.95

Carne frita, chicharrones de pollo, tiritas de pescado empanado y tostones de pana en salsa ajo colorao y mayo k. / Fried pork, breaded chicken, fish sticks and fried pana, red garlic sauce & mayo k.

Bacalaitos

$10.95

Fried codfish fritters, typically includes a light batter and select seasonings to enhance the fish's natural flavors.

Pata de Pulpo, Escabeche de Habichuelas Blancas / Octopus Leg with White Bean Escabeche

$24.95

Tender octopus leg topped with marinated white beans, sliced onions, and bell peppers.

Chicharrón de Kan Kan en Salsa de Ajo Colora'o / Fried Kan Kan Pork Chop with Red Garlic Sauce

$12.95

Fried kan kan pork chop accompanied by a red garlic sauce, typically includes a blend of garlic, spices, and herbs.

★ Popular

Queso Frito con Salsa Especial de Guayaba / Fried Cheese & Guava Sauce

$9.95

Crispy fried cheese cubes served with a special guava sauce for dipping.

Soups5 dishes

★ Popular

Crema de Plátano / Plantain Cream

$7.00

Creamed plantain soup, available in regular or large sizes.

Asopa'o Camarones

$22.00

Servido con bolitas de mofongo y tostones

Asopa'o Langosta

$55.00

Servido con bolitas de mofongo y tostones

Asopa'o Gandules y cerdo

$16.00

Servido con bolitas de mofongo y tostones

Asopa'o Pollo

$16.00

Servido con bolitas de mofongo y tostones

Salads1 dish

Ensalada Tropical / Tropical Salad

$10.95

Romaine lettuce and spinach leaves mixed with exotic fruits like mango and pineapple, complemented by coconut flakes, chia seeds, and a mango vinaigrette.

Rice6 dishes

Camarones y Tomates Secos / Shrimp & Sundried Tomatoes

$25.00

Creamy risotto with succulent shrimp, sundried tomatoes, and a hint of lime, garnished with fresh herbs.

Dorado Fresco / Fresh Mahi Mahi Fish

$30.00

Creamy risotto with fresh mahi mahi, garnished with microgreens and a hint of tomato essence.

Langosta / Lobster

$45.00

Lobster risotto typically includes fresh lobster meat cooked with Arborio rice, often finished with a blend of herbs and a light, creamy sauce.

Carne Ahumada y Gandules

$20.00

Smoked meat and pigeon peas risotto; typically includes garlic and onions, cooked in a creamy sauce, and finished with parmesan.

Pollo y Bacon / Chicken & Bacon

$22.00

Arborio rice cooked with pieces of chicken and bacon, typically includes a creamy base, garnished with parmesan.

Churrasco y Amarillo / Skirt Steak & Sweet Plantain

$30.00

Tender skirt steak pieces paired with creamy risotto and sweet plantain, garnished with fresh herbs.

Entrées18 dishes

★ Popular

Bistec Encebollado / Beefsteak with Onions

$17.00

Beefsteak topped with sautéed onions

Raíces Burguer

$18.00

Steak Burguer con queso chedar, platano maduro y bacon. Acompañado de papas fritas

New York 16oz

$48.00

16oz cut served with your choice of sides like rice, fried plantains, stewed roots, or vegetables. Meat preparation from rare to well done.

Churrasco 10 oz / Skirt Steak 10 oz

$35.00

Grilled skirt steak, typically accompanied by a homemade chimichurri sauce.

Rib Eye de 16 oz

$48.00

Grilled 16 oz ribeye steak, typically accompanied by a selection of herbs and spices to enhance its rich flavors.

★ Popular

Chicharrones de Pollo / Breaded Chicken

$16.00

Crispy breaded chicken pieces served with a side of golden fries.

★ Popular

Pechuga de Pollo a la Parrilla / Grilled Chicken Breast

$18.00

Grilled chicken breast, typically marinated to enhance its natural flavors, served as a succulent, lean protein option.

Carne Frita Encebollada / Fried Pork Chuncks & Sautéed Onions

$17.00

Savory pork chunks with sautéed onions. Choice of side: rice, beans, plantains, root mash, fries, or sautéed vegetables.

Ossobuco

$35.00

Rich pork dish with a choice of sides like rice and beans or plantain options. Meat cooked to your preferred doneness.

Chuleta Kan Kan / Kan Kan Pork Chop

$25.00

Pan-fried kan kan pork chop, traditionally accompanied by its attached crispy skin, often served with a side of seasoned vegetables.

Carne Ahumada Encebollada / Smoked Pork with Sautéed Onions

$18.00

Smoked pork with sautéed onions. Choose from a variety of sides including rice, mofongo, plantains, or vegetables.

Filete de Dorado Fresco en Salsa Nydia / Fresh Dorado Fillet in Nydia's Sauce

$29.00

Fried dorado fillet served in a special Nydia's sauce, typically includes a blend of aromatic herbs and spices.

Camarones Jumbo en Salsa de Ajillo o Criolla / Shrimp in Garlic or Creole Sauce

$23.00

Jumbo shrimp with choice of garlic or creole sauce

Pata de Pulpo Español / Spanish Octopus Leg

$25.00

Grilled Spanish octopus leg, often accompanied by potatoes, seasoned with paprika, and drizzled with olive oil.

Chillo Entero Fresco / Fresh Whole Snapper or Red Snapper

$32.95

Por libra. / Per pound.

Langosta 16 oz / Lobster 16 oz

$68.00

Lobster, typically prepared to highlight its natural flavors, accompanied by a selection of complementary seasonings.

3 Fish Tacos

$14.00

Crispy battered fish topped with shredded cabbage, fresh cilantro, and a drizzle of creamy sauce, all wrapped in soft corn tortillas.

3 Fish Tacos Premia'o

$20.00

Three fish tacos, each featuring a premium selection of fish, typically garnished with a blend of fresh cabbage, pico de gallo, and a unique, creamy sauce, served in soft tortillas.

Sides8 dishes

★ Popular

Tostones de Plátano o Pana

$5.00

Crispy, twice-fried plantain or breadfruit sides.

★ Popular

Mofongo / Mashed Green Plantain

$5.00

Mashed green plantains, typically includes garlic and is served as a hearty accompaniment.

Papas Fritas / Fried Potatoes

$5.00

Thinly sliced potatoes, deep-fried until golden and typically served with a side of ketchup.

Amarillos / Sweet Plantains

$5.00

Sweet plantains, typically served as a delightful accompaniment, are gently fried until caramelized to bring out their natural sweetness.

Majado Raíces / Mashed Food

$5.00

Mashed potatoes prepared with a blend of butter and cream, typically includes a hint of garlic for enhanced flavor.

Vegetales Mixtos / Mixed Vegetables

$5.00

A medley of fresh vegetables typically sautéed, offering a variety of textures and colors, often including broccoli, carrots, and zucchini.

Mamposteao

$5.00

A savory side dish combining rice and beans, often seasoned with sofrito, a blend of herbs and spices.

★ Popular

Arroz Blanco y Habichuelas / Rice and Beans

$5.00

Steamed white rice served alongside seasoned beans, a simple yet traditional pairing.

Dessert4 dishes

Churros con Nutella

$9.95

Deliciosos Churros servidos con Nutella y Mantecado de Vainilla.\\n\\n-Delicious Churros served with Nutella and vanilla ice cream.

Cheescake Frito /Fried Cheesecake

$12.00

Mantecado de Vainilla, Empanado en Almendras & Amaretto Vanilla.\\n\\n-Ice Cream, Almond & Amaretto Breaded.

★ Popular

Flan de Vainilla, Queso o Guavacoco / Vanilla, Cheese, Guava-Coconut Flan

$4.95

Silky flan available in vanilla, with cheese option. Delicate guava-coconut blend also offered.

Jolgorio / Homemade Brownie

$10.95

Brownie Hecho en Casa, Mantecado de Vainilla, Chocolate Fundido, Caramelo y Galletas Oreo.\\n\\n-Homemade Brownie, Vanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate Fudge, Caramel & Oreo Cookies.

Drinks9 dishes

Carne Frita Encebollada / Fried Pork Chunks & Sautéed Onions

$17.00

Fried pork chunks with sautéed onions. Choose between stuffed avocado or mofongo.

Langosta a la Criolla / Lobster in Creole Sauce

$45.00

Stuffed avocado with lobster in creole sauce and mofongo.

Pulpo al Ajillo o a la Criolla / Octopus in Garlic or Creole Sauce

$25.00

Stuffed avocado with tender octopus, offered with choice of garlic or creole sauce, served over mofongo.

Camarones Jumbo al Ajillo o a la Criolla / Shrimp in Garlic or Creole Sauce

$23.00

Jumbo shrimp, choice of garlic or Creole sauce, served over traditional mofongo.

Bistec Encebollado / Puerto Rican Steak and Onions

$18.00

Stuffed avocado with Puerto Rican steak and onions, served on mofongo.

Carne Ahumada Encebollada / Smoked Pork with Onions

$18.00

Stuffed avocado with smoked pork and onions, served with mofongo.

Filete Mignon Encebollado

$35.00

Juicy minced beef steak with onions. Choice of seasoned mashed plantains or stuffed avocado. Select your preferred meat doneness.

Churrasco al Chimichurri / Grilled Skirt Steak In Chimichurri

$26.00

Grilled skirt steak topped with chimichurri, served in avocado or with mofongo option.

Pollo en Salsa de Queso / Chicken in Cheese Sauce

$18.00

Stuffed avocado with savory mofongo and tender chicken in a rich cheese sauce.