El Coqui Puerto Rican Cuisine Menu (2025 Update)
Discover the flavorful experience of El Coqui Puerto Rican Cuisine, a Latinx and women-owned gem in Santa Rosa, CA. With a menu offering a fusion of traditional Puerto Rican dishes including Bacalaito, Bacon Wrapped Sweet Plantains, and Camarones a la Criollo, each bite is a celebration of authentic flavors. The restaurant's commitment to sustainability is evident in dishes like the Ensaladas de la Casa con Aguacate, showcasing sustainably-caught wild jumbo prawns. The welcoming atmosphere and inclusive amenities such as gender-neutral restrooms and Wi-Fi make it a perfect spot for all diners. Don't miss the opportunity to indulge in the rich culture and culinary expertise at El Coqui Puerto Rican Cuisine.
Appetizers **
Bacalaito
A Batter Fried Fritter filled with minced Wild Alaskan Cod garnished with tomatoes, cilantro and onion.
Bacon Wrapped Sweet Plantains
The Magical combination of Sweet and Savory collides when you wrap Bacon around a riped Sweet Plantain! 4 pieces
Pan de Ajo
Flat pressed French bread with Garlic and Olive Oil.
Platanutres con Dip de Aguacate
Avocado dip blended with cheese and onions served with thin fried plantain chips.
Camarones Empanizados
(4) Jumbo beer-battered prawns.
Tostones Montaditos de Pollo
Fried green plantains topped with our famous pollo al horno.
Totones Montaditos de Carne
Fried green plantains topped with diced top sirloin Angus steak.
Tostones Vegetariano
Wheat free a meatless version of our tostones "Rockstyle". Don't forget to add the pique.Flattened and Fried Green Plantains topped with Cheese, Tomatoes, Sauted Onions and Avocado!
Tostones Montaditos con Queso
Flattened fried green plantains with Montery Jack cheese and fresh garlic.
Tostones Montaditos de Camarones
Fried green plantains topped with sauteed sustainably-caught wild jumbo U-15 Garlic Prawns.
Mofongo
Fried green plantains crushed with fresh garlic and Olive oil. Add Pork Belly or Jumbo Prawns to kick it up a notch.
Bifongo
Fried Green Plantains with Garlic and Olive Oil crushed with Sweet Plantains
Trifongo
a twist on the traditional Mofongo....Crushed Green Plantains with the addition of Sweet Plantains and Yucca. Seasoned with Garlic and Olive Oil.
Mofongo Criolla Estilo Boriqua
Fried Crushed Green Plantains with Garlic and Olive Oil served with Jumbo Prawns in a red Creole sauce.
Yuca Frita con Ajo
Yucca fries topped with garlic, onions, cilantro, and tomatoes.
La Isla de Puerto Rico
a combination platter of - green plantains, sweet plantains and mofongo.
Empanadilla De Res (Picadillo Ground Beef)
A turnover filled with ground Angus beef seasoned with Puerto Rican spices, olives and a hint of raisins.
Empanadilla CubanRican
a Puff Pastry filled with slow roasted Pork, Ham, Swiss Cheese. Garnished with Pickels and Mustard
Empanadilla Pollo Y Papas
a Puff Pastry filled with our Famous Pollo al Horno and potatoes, peppers and Cilantro. Garnished with our Cilantro Garlic Aioli.
Arroz con Huevos Fritos
White or yellow rice and fried eggs. All entrees are served black or red beans, sweet plantains or fried green plantains and avocado salad. We use house-made fresh sofrito and the finest olive oil.
Camarones a la Criollo
Sustainable Wild Jumbo (21-15) Prawns sauted in a red creole sauce.All entrees are served with white or yellow rice and black or red beans, sweet plantains or fried green plantains and avocado salad. We use house-made fresh sofrito and the finest olive oil.
Camarones al Ajllo
Four pieces jumbo prawns. Sustainably-caught wild jumbo U-15 prawns sauteed in garlic and olive oil. All entrees are served with white or yellow rice and black or red beans, sweet plantains or fried green plantains and avocado salad. We use house-made fresh sofrito and the finest olive oil.
Canoa con Carne Molida
A whole sweet plantains stuffed with seasoned ground Angus beef and smothered in melted Monterey Jack cheese. This entree is NOT serve with additional plantains. All entrees are served with white or yellow rice and black or red beans, and avocado salad. We use house-made fresh sofrito and the finest olive oil.
Canoa Vegetariano
A whole sweet plantain stuffed with choice of red or black beans and smothered in melted Monterey Jack cheese. This entree is NOT served with additional plantains. All entrees are served with white or yellow rice and avocado salad. We use house-made fresh sofrito and the finest olive oil.
Chicharron de Pollo
Fried chicken seasoned, golden and crispy, thigh or leg with dark meat (depends on availability). All entrees are served with white or yellow rice and black or red beans, sweet plantains or fried green plantains and avocado salad. We use house-made fresh sofrito and the finest olive oil.
Chuletas
Thin cut pan fried pork chops. All entrees are served with white or yellow rice and black or red beans, sweet plantains or fried green plantains and avocado salad. We use house-made fresh sofrito and the finest olive oil.
Jibarito con Picadillo
Seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, and Monterey Jack cheese sandwich between two layers of fried green plantains. This entree is NOT served with additional plantains. All entrees are served with white or yellow rice and black or red beans, and avocado salad. We use house-made fresh sofrito and the finest olive oil.
Jibarito Vegetariano
Avocado, tomatoes, beans and cheese layered between two fried plantains. This entree is not serve with additional plantains. All entrees are served with white or yellow rice and black or red beans, and avocado salad. We use house-made fresh sofrito and the finest olive oil.
Pollo al Horno
Our Award Winning Pollo al Horno, Baked Chicken Thighs with bell peppers, onions cilantro and Puerto Rican seasoning so tender it falls apart. Served with Rice, Beans, Plantains and Avocado Salad.
Palomilla Encebollado
Thin sliced seasoned Sirloin Steak and Onions, All entrees are served with white or yellow rice and black or red beans, sweet plantains or fried green plantains and avocado salad. We use house-made fresh sofrito and the finest olive oil.
Picadillo
Savory seasoned Angus ground beef cooked with a scrambled egg and marinated in Puerto Rican style Sofrito. All entrees are served with white or yellow rice and black or red beans, sweet plantains or fried green plantains and avocado salad. We use house-made fresh sofrito and the finest olive oil.
Picadillo Con Huevo Revuelto (Copy)
Savory seasoned Angus ground beef cooked with a scrambled egg and marinated in Puerto Rican style Sofrito. All entrees are served with white or yellow rice and black or red beans, sweet plantains or fried green plantains and avocado salad. We use house-made fresh sofrito and the finest olive oil.
Vegetariano Entree
Vegan entree. Your choice of stewed red kidney beans or black beans with Spanish olives served with avocado salad and your choice of white or Spanish rice and Plantains. All entrees are served with and avocado salad. We use house-made fresh sofrito and the finest olive oil.
Entradas (3PD)
Ensaladas
Ensaladas de la Casa con Aguacate
House salad with seasoned avocado, green leaf lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, cheese and sustainably-caught four pieces wild jumbo U-15 prawns sauteed in garlic and olive oil.
Ensalada de Pollo
House salad with seasoned olive oil, avocado, green leaf lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, cheese and our award winning baked chicken. (Pollo Al Horno)
Ensalada de Bistec
House salad with seasoned olive oil, avocado, green leaf lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, cheese and seasoned top sirloin choice steak.
Ensalada de Camarones
House salad with seasoned avocado, green leaf lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, cheese and sustainably-caught four pieces wild jumbo U-15 prawns sauteed in garlic and olive oil.
Sandwich Cubano
Slow roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, mayonnaise and mustard on a flat pressed French roll. Add Avocado for an Extra Kick. .....then try dunking it in our Pique de Pina Sauce!
Sandwich de Bistec
Thinly sliced Angus Steak on a toasted French Roll with lettuce, tomatoes, mayonnaise and sauted onions. Add Avocado for an additional charge.
Avocado Sandwich (vegetariano)
Vegetariano. Our famous avocado dip made with shredded cheese and onions spread on a toasted soft French roll and topped with red onions for extra kick.
Grandmas Specialty Sandwich
Seasoned scrambled eggs with tomatoes, mayonnaise and olive oil flat pressed on a French Roll.
Chicken Sandwich
Puerto Rican seasoned and marinated chicken thigh on toasted French roll with lettuce, tomatoes and mayonnaise.
Toasted Cheese Sandwich
A blend of melted Monterey Jack and Swiss Cheese on a toasted French Roll with Mayonnaise, Lettuce, and Tomatoes served with Plantain Chips
Sandwiches
Side Orders **
Arroz Amarillo
Puerto Rican Yellow Rice cooked in house made fresh Sofrito with Capers and Olives
Arroz Blanco
White Rice
Avo Dip de Aguacate
Avocado Dip made with Green Onions and Cheese
Avo Ensalada de Aguacate
Side of Avocado and Tomatoes with Onions and Olive Oil
Maduros (Sweet Plantains)
Fried Sweet Plantains
Pork Chicharrones
Fried Cubed Pork Belly
Sauce Bottle AtomicRican Hot Sauce
House made Hot Sauce made with blended peppers and Puerto Rican Seasoning
Sauce Bottle of Pique De Pina
Our Famous Zesty vinegar sauce spicy but mild made with marinated peppers, pineapple and garlic.
Sauce Side AtomicRican
House made Hot Sauce made with blended peppers and Puerto Rican Seasoning
Sauce Side Cilantro Garlic Aioli
a creamy green sauce made with fresh cilantro and garlic
Sauce Side Mayo Ketchup Aioli
a special blend of Ketchup and Mayo with Puerto Rican seasoning.
Sauce Side Mojo
a blend of Garlic and Olive oil paste
Sauce Side Mojo Mojado
a wet garlic olive oil dip with cilantro and onions
Sauce Side Pique De Pina
Our Famous Zesty vinegar sauce spicy but mild made with marinated peppers, pineapple and garlic.
Side of Habichuelas Negras
Black Beans marinated in house made fresh Sofrito
Side of Habichuelas Rojas
Red Kidney Beans marinated in house made fresh Sofrito
Side Stewed Beans with Potatoes and Squash
Red Kidney Beans cooked with Potato and Squash in house made fresh Sofrito
Tostones
Green Plantains mashed and fried.
Tostones con Mojo de Ajo
Green Plantains mashed and fried with Garlic and Olive Oil
Doa Bebas de Cabo Rojo Arroz Con Dulce
House Made Rice Pudding
Flan de Coco
Coconut Cream Flan
Flan de Queso
Cheese Flan
Empanadilla de Guayaba y Queso.
Empanadilla made with Cheese and Guava
Dessert **
Family Platters
Family Platters (4) Pollo
Family Platter (4) Chuletas
Family Platter (4) Palomilla
Family Platter (4) Canoa Carne
Family Platter Canoa Veg
Family Platter Vegan Tray
Family Platter (4) Picadillo
Pedritos Bucket of Fried Chicken Special
8 Piece Chicken bucket with our Pollo Chicharron! Seasoned and fried crispy. Served with Choice of rice (16 Oz) and choice of Beans (8oz). Try adding our new Garlic Cilantro Cole slaw when available ...while supplies last.
Arnold Palmer
a Blend of Hand Squeezed Limade and Ice Tea
Cafe Con Leche
Coffee with steamed milk
Coconut Cafe Con Leche
Coffee with steamed milk and Coconut Flavoring
Coke Can
Coke Can
Diet Coke Can
Diet Coke Can
Ginger Beer Bottle
Bundaberg Old fashioned bottle
Goya Coconut
Goya Brand Coconut Soda in a Long Neck Bottle
Goya Cola Champagne
Goya Brand Cola Champagne in a Long neck Bottle
Goya Grape
Goya Malta
Goya Brand Malta Soda in a Long Neck Bottle
Goya Pineapple
Goya Brand Pineapple Soda in a Long Neck Bottle
Iced Tea
Ice Tea
Iced Tea Flavored
Flavored Ice Tea
Italian Soda
Flavored Seltzer Water
Juice Cranberry
Cranberry Juice
Juice Orange
Orange Juice
Juice Pineapple
Pineapple Juice
Limeade
Hand Squeezed Fresh Limeade
Limeade Coconut
Hand Squeezed Fresh Limeade w Coconut Flavor
Limeade Mango
Hand Squeezed Fresh Limeade w mango Flavor
Limeade Pomegranate
Hand Squeezed Fresh Limeade w Pomegranate Flavor
Limeade Watermelon
Hand Squeezed Fresh Limeade w Watermelon Flavor
Root Beer Can
Root Beer Can
Sprite Can
Sprite Can
W Fiji Water Bottle
Fiji Water Bottle
W IPA Hoppy Seltzer (non alcoholic) (Copy)
Lagunitas Hoppy Seltzer Water
W Sparkling Water Bottle
Sparkling Water Bottle
W Voss Water
Voss Water
Soft Drinks 1 **
Party Platters 20 PPL **
Party Plater Pollo 20 PPL 4 sides
Party Platter Picadillo (Gr Beef) 20 PPL 4 Sides
Party Platter Palomilla (Steak) 20 PPL 4 sides
Party Platter Vegetariano **
Half Tray White Rice Only
Half Tray Yellow Rice Only
Half Tray Stewed Red Beans
Half Tray Stewed Black Beans
Half Tray Red Beans with Potatoes and Squash
Party Platter Avocado Dip with Chips (Half sheet)
Advanced notice may be required. Call to confirm availability.
Plantain Chips w Dipping Sauce (Half sheet) **
Half Tray Avocado Salad w Green Leaf
20 Pc Pollo (only) A La Carte
Half Tray a la carte Party Platters **
Entradas
Camarones al Ajillo
Six pieces jumbo prawns. Sustainably-caught wild jumbo U-15 prawns sauteed in garlic and olive oil. All entrees are served with white or yellow rice and black or red beans, sweet plantains or fried green plantains and avocado salad. We use house-made fresh sofrito and the finest olive oil.