Best Puerto Rican Food in Perth Amboy

Q: Where are you located?

We are located in Perth Amboy, NJ at 431 High St

Over Two Million Empanadas Sold in Perth Amboy

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.

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From backyard celebrations to corporate lunches, we bring the same family recipes and care that fill our café every day.

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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.

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 R.

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 C.

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 R.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are you known for?

We are known for Bistec, Empanadas, Pionono, Alcapurrias, Carne Guisada, Bacalao, Arroz Con Gandules, Chuleta Kan Kan, Chicken Empanadas, Shrimp Empanadas, Vegetarian Empanadas, Breakfast Empanadas, Mofongo Con Carne Frita, Piononos, Pollo Asado, Pinchos, Pernil, Sofrito, Morcilla, Sandwiches, Tripleta, Pastelon, Soup, Salads, Jibarito, Beef Empanadas, Pasteles, Bacalaitos, Longaniza, Arroz Con Habichuelas, Jibaritos, Alcapurria, Coffee, Dessert, Caribbean Food, Mofongo, and Ceviche

What meals do you serve?

We serve Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Do you offer delivery or takeout?

Yes, we offer Delivery and Takeout

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, Staten Island, Woodbridge, Maurer, Hopelawn, South Amboy, Keasbey, Mechanicsville, Boynton Beach, Sewaren, Fords, Morgan, Edison, Valentine, Sayreville, Edgar, Port Reading, Tottenville, Raritan Manor, and Menlo Park Terrace.