Cooking from Generations of Tradition
Carlos and Lizbeth Torres brought the real flavors of Puerto Rico to New Jersey. Every plate — from mofongo to pasteles to arroz con gandules — is made the way it's supposed to be made.
New Jersey's Best Empanadas
Voted Top 10 Best Empanadas in New Jersey — and over two million sold. One bite and you'll understand why.
Come Hungry
Bring the Feast to Your Event
From backyard celebrations to corporate lunches, we bring the same family recipes and care that fill our café every day.
From Our Island to Your Table
Carlos and Lizbeth Torres left Puerto Rico with generational recipes and a dream of sharing their culture through food — and Torres Café became the proof.
What our guests are saying
The best Puerto Rican food outside my Mom’s kitchen is this place. When I go visit my Godmother at a nursing home in Matawan, I stop here and take her a plate. Today’s arroz con gandules was perfection. They had five pasteles - which i bought and I was back in my Mom’s kitchen Christmas day. I w
Juanita
Absolutely amazing , brings me right back to PR . Food is always great and delicious. Excellent service. Owners Carlos and Liz are the most amazing friendly people. I have been coming here for about 3 years and not once have I ever been disappointed. Highly recommend hitting up Torres Café for you B
Victoria Rivera
This place has great Puerto Rican food ! They have the staples, arroz con gandules and they also have Surrullitos, Moricillas, Cuajitos, tostones de Pana and PASTELES ! The staff are friendly and ready to serve. We were served by Julietta, who was very friendly and quick to take our order and retur
Gilbert Cardona
OMG!!!! As a Puerto Rican raised in Puerto Rico I swear I was in my grandma's kitchen all over again. When you speak about authentic Puerto Rican Food Torres Cafe hits it right on at 100%. We drove 50 minutes from north jersey and it was worth every mile and penny spent. Thank you so much for a memo
Felipe Reyes
Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We are known for Bistec, Longaniza, Alcapurria, Mofongo, Caribbean Food, Bacalaitos, Empanadas, Sofrito, Arroz Con Habichuelas, Tripleta, Mofongo Con Carne Frita, Alcapurrias, Jibaritos, Carne Guisada, Breakfast Empanadas, Pernil, Morcilla, Pastelon, Pollo Asado, Sandwiches, Salads, Beef Empanadas, Pasteles, Dessert, Bacalao, Shrimp Empanadas, Coffee, Jibarito, Chicken Empanadas, Soup, and Arroz Con Gandules
Where are you located?
We are located in Perth Amboy, NJ at 431 High St
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Perth Amboy, Woodbridge, Maurer, Hopelawn, South Amboy, Keasbey, Mechanicsville, Boynton Beach, Sewaren, Fords, Morgan, Valentine, Sayreville, Tottenville, Edgar, Port Reading, Richmond Valley, Raritan Manor, Menlo Park Terrace, Phoenix.
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