El Novillo Restaurant

Appetizers (Aperitivos)

• Grilled Chicken Kabob6,99 $

  Marinated chicken in our special BBQ sauce [Pollo marinado en salsa de Barbacoa]

• Beans "Ollita"5,99 $

  Our delicious bean casserole served with fried cheese and corn tortilla [Frijoles molidos servidos con queso frito y tortilla]

• Fried Cheese7,50 $

  A favorite, served with corn tortilla and our typical slaw salad [Al estilo nica, servido con tortilla y ensalada de repollo]

• Repocheta "El Novillo"5,99 $

  Cheese-filled grilled corn tortilla [Tortilla de maíz rellena de queso derretido]

• Vigoron5,99 $

  Pork craklings and yuca with a slaw and tomato vinagrette salad [Chicharrones servidos con yuca cocida y ensalada de repollo]

• Country Sausage6,50 $

  Thick slices of country sausage, served with "salsa criolla" and tortilla [Chorizo servido con tortilla y ensalada de repollo]

• Beef Tacos6,99 $

  Six small fresh tenderloin tacos served with sour cream and our slaw salad [Seis taquitos de carne aderezada, servidos con ensalada de repollo]

• Sautéed Mushrooms5,99 $

  Fresh mushrooms sautéed with garlic and wine [Hongos frescos salteados en ajo y vino]

• Pork Baby Ribs7,50 $

  Nicaraguan style baby ribs served with corn tortilla and our slaw salad [Costillitas estilo Nicaraguense con tortilllas y ensalada de repollo]

• Sampler Platters

  Seleccíon de nuestros mejores bocadillos

  • Small-Serves Two15,99 $
  • Medium-Serves Four21,99 $
  • Large-Serves Six26,99 $

• Shrimp Cocktail11,99 $

  Served in our special red sauce [Servido en nuestra deliciosa salsa roja]

• "El Novillo" Cocktail12,99 $

  Oysters, Shrimp and Ceviche [Ostras, camarones y ceviche de pescado]

• Shrimp Ceviche11,99 $

  Gulf shrimp in lime juice and spices [Marinado en jugo de limon y condimentos]

• Fish Ceviche10,99 $

  Sea bass in lime juice and spices [Marinado en jugo de limón]

Soup & Salad (Sopa y Ensalada)

• French Onion Soup6,50 $

  French style onion soup [Sopa de cebolla estilo francés]

• Chicken Soup5,99 $

  Home style chicken soup [Sopa de pollo de la casa]

• El Novillo Salad14,99 $

  Marinated tenderloin or chicken breast slices on a bed of mixed greens topped with roasted tomatoes, onions and red peppers, mushrooms, cheese, croutons, in balsamic vinaigrette [Fajitas de filete marinado, servidas sobre lechuga con tomate, cebolla, ají rojo y hongos salteados en salsa balsámica]

• Chicken Caesar Salad13,99 $

  Chicken breast strips marinated in either our chimichurri sauce, on a bed of romaine lettuce, fresh mushrooms and onions [Pechuga marinada en nuestra salsa chimichurri o salsa de de achiote; sobre lechuga romana, hongos frescos y cebolla]

• Caesar Salad9,99 $

  Original recipe with our house croutons, parmesan cheese and anchovies [Una receta original con nuestros crutones, queso parmesano y anchoas]

• Palmito Salad10,99 $

  Costa Rican heart of palm on a bed of mixed greens, with tomatoes, sliced eggs, grapefruit slices, with our Chef's dressing [Palmito, lechuga, tomate, huevo, toronja y aliño del Chef]

• Portobello Salad10,99 $

  Delicious grilled portobello mushroom, tomatoes, with our Chef's dressing [Un delicioso hongo portobello a la parrilla con tomates y el aliño del Chef]

Executive Lunch Specials (Almuerzo Ejecutivo)

All our entrées include a house salad, garlic bread, our traditional Gallo Pinto (rice and beans) or white rice; and your choice of sweet fried plantains or plantain chips; and our three famous sauces: Chimichurri, Tomato and Onion Red Sauce, and Pickled Onions. There is a $4.99 charge for shared entrées, which includes all of the below for both guests

• Executive Churrasco15,99 $

  The finest cut of center tenderloin, charbroiled to your taste, with your choice of our three famous sauces: Chimichurri (parsley, garlic, spices and olive oil); tomato and onion red sauce; or our Nicaraguan style pickled onions [En Nicaragua cortamos los Churrascos del centro del filete, la mejor parte de la res, lo abrimos, y lo cocinamos a la parrilla al termino de su preferencia. Servido con tres salsas tradicionales: chimichurri (perejil, ajo, aceite de oliva), salsa roja de tomate y cebolla, o encurtido de cebolla]

• Executive Chicken Churrasco13,99 $

  Boneless and butterflied chicken breast charbroiled in chimichurri sauce [Pechuga de pollo a la parrilla]

• Tenderloin Tips with Jalapeño Sauce14,99 $

  Charbroiled, served with our famous medium hot creamy jalapeño and onion sauce [Servidos con nuestra semi-picante y cremosa salsa de jalapeños y cebolla]

• Medallion Marchand de Vin12,99 $

  A 6 oz. medallion served in a wine and mushroom sauce [Dos medallones de 6 oz. servidos en salsa de hongo y vino]

• Central American Steak13,99 $

  Tenderloin tip served with tacos, fried cheese, and sausage, with criolla salad

• Steak and Onions12,99 $

  Juicy tenderloin steak served with sautéed onions [Jugoso bistec cubierto de cebollas salteadas]

• Nicaraguan Fajitas13,99 $

  Sizzling tenderloin or chicken strips sautéed with onions, peppers and mushrooms and served with our traditional side dishes listed above [Fajitas de carne o pollo salteadas en vegetales]

• Chicken Breast in White Sauce14,99 $

  Boneless chicken breast in a creamy white wine and mushroom sauce [Pechuga de pollo en una salsa cremosa de vino y hongos]

• Salmon Fish Fillet16,99 $

  Broiled salmon fish fillet with vegetables

• Broiled Fish Fillet12,99 $

  White fish fillet broiled with a touch of lemon [Filete de pescado con limon]

• Achiote Pork Tenderloin14,99 $

  Butterflied lean pork tenderloin, marinated in our own tangy achiote sauce [Filete de cerdo marinado en nuestra salsa de achiote]

• Shrimps on the Side10,99 $

  Additional shrimp cooked in your favorite sauce to go with any dish [Camarones addicionales cocinadas en su salsa favorita]

• Three Way Shrimp15,99 $

  Choose your favorite way to enjoy our delicious shrimp: - In our famious mild Jalapeño creamy sauce; in our special garlic sauce; or in a Nicaraguan style tomato, onion mild red sauce; all in a bed of white rice

From the Grill (La Parrilla)

All our entrées include a house salad, garlic bread, our traditional Gallo Pinto (rice and beans) or white rice; and your choice of sweet fried plantains, plantain chips, tostones, or french fries; and our three famous sauces: Chimichurri, Tomato and Onion Red Sauce, and Pickled Onions. There is a $4.99 charge for shared entrées, which includes all of the below for both guests [Todos los platos vienen acompañados con ensalada de la casa, pan de ajo, Gallo Pinto (arroz con frijoles) o arroz blanco; y su preferencia de maduro, mariquitas, tostones o papitas fritas. Además, nuestras tres salsas famosas: Chimichurri, Salsa Roja de Tomate y Cebolla y Encurtido de Cebolla. Hay un cargo de $4.99 por entradas compartidas, que incluye todo lo mencionado abajo para ambas personas]

• Tenderloin Shish Kabob17,99 $

  Charbroiled tenderloin squares marinated in herbs and oil [Pincho de filete marinado]

• Sizzling Steak17,99 $

  Butterflied tenderloin steak served on a hot sizzling platter [Filete de res servido sobre una plancha caliente]

• Charboiled Steak (Carne Asada)17,99 $

  For all "Carne Asada" lovers, delicious charbroiled skirt steak [Delicioso corte de falda cocinado a la parrilla]

• Medallions Marchand de Vin20,99 $

  Two 6 oz. medallions served with a wine and mushroom sauce [Dos medallones de 6 oz. servidos en salsa de hongo y vino]

• Steak and Onions17,99 $

  Juicy tenderloin steak smothered in sautéed onions [Jugoso bistec cubierto de cebollas salteadas]

• Chef's Special Nicaraguan Fajitas17,99 $

  Sizzling tenderloin or chicken strips, sautéed in a vegetable mix served with our traditional sides dishes listed above [Fajitas de carne o pollo salteadas en vegetales]

• Achiote Pork Tenderloin18,99 $

  Butterflied lean pork tenderloin, marinated in our own tangy achiote sauce [Filete de cerdo marinado en nuestra salsa de achiote]

• Tenderloin Tips with Jalapeño Sauce20,99 $

  Charbroiled to perfection, served with our medium hot creamy jalapeño and onion sauce [Servidos con nuestra semi-picante y cremosa salsa de jalapeños y cebolla]

• Taconazo "El Novillo"22,99 $

  12 oz. thick tenderloin cut resembling a high heel, charbroiled in a buttery garlic and mushroom sauce [12 oz. en forma de un tacón, cocinado en una salsa de ajo, mantequilla y hongos]

• Chicken Breast in White Sauce18,99 $

  Boneless chicken breast in a creamy white wine and mushroom sauce [Pechuga de pollo en una salsa cremosa de vino y hongos]

• Additional Shrimp10,99 $

  Add Shrimp in the style of your choice to any of our entrées [Agrege camarones a su gusto a cualquiera de nuestros platos. (Preparados a la parrilla, en salsa jalapeña, al ajillo o enchilados)]

• Side Order of Our Delicious Jalapeño Sauce3,50 $

  This sauce goes well with all our entrées [Combina maravillosamente con todos nuestros platos]

World Famous "Churrascos"

Nicaragua is the only country which makes its "Churrascos" from lean, center-cut, butterflied, tenderloin. We serve them with our special "chimichurri" sauce (parsley, garlic, olive oil and spices) or our tomato and onion red sauce, or our unique pickled onions. In three sizes for all apetites [En Nicaragua cortamos los Churrascos del centro del filete, la mejor parte de la res, lo abrimos, y lo cocinamos a la parrilla al termino de su preferencia. Servido con tres salsas tradicionales: chimichurri (perejil, ajo, aceite de oliva), salsa roja de tomate y cebolla, o encurtido de cebolla]

• "El Novillo" Churrasco

  Our classic, [El clásico]

  • 12 oz.24,99 $

• "Baby" Churrasco

  Our medium

  • 8 oz.19,99 $

• The "Big Daddy" Churrasco

  Our extra large

  • 16 oz.29,99 $

• Chicken Churrasco17,99 $

  Butterflied choice breast [Pechuga de pollo a la parrilla]

• Grilled Portobello16,99 $

  Two grilled portobello mushrooms [Dos hongos portobello a la parrilla]

Seafood (Mariscos)

• Churrasco and Lobster37,99 $

  A surf and turf specialty combination of our finest dishes, the 8 oz. Chuurasco and the 6 oz. lobster tail

• Tipitapa Whole Fish20,99 $

  Dipped in a cornmeal and herbs mixture, served with a tomato and onions sauce [Pescado entero, empanizado y frito, servido en una salsa de tomate y cebolla]

• Fish Fillet - Broiled or Meuniere18,99 $

  White fish fillet, prepared in either: Classic meuniere sauce; Our delicious jalapeño sauce; Our special El Novillo creole sauce [Filete de pescado preparado a su gusto: En salsa meuniere o salsa de mantequilla y ajo; En salsa jalapeña; En salsa criolla]

• Shrimp Kabob23,99 $

  Grilled marinated shrimp with peppers and onions [Marinados y cocinados a la plancha con ají verde y cebolla]

• Shrimp Casino24,99 $

  Shrimp individually wrapped in bacon, peppers and onions, grilled with a butter and mushroom sauce [Camarones enrollados en tocino, con ají verde, cebolla y una salsa de mantequilla y hongos]

• Shrimp Your Way23,99 $

  Large sautéed shrimp in either: Classic garlic and butter sauce; Our delicious jalapeño sauce; Our special El Novillo creole sauce [Camarones grandes, salteados y preparados a su gusto en: La forma clásica al ajillo; Nuestra deliciosa salsa jalapeña; Nuestra salsa criolla "El Novillo"]

• Lobster Thermidor42,99 $

  12-14 oz. lobster prepared in the traditional manner [Langosta de 12-14 oz. preparada en la forma tradicional]

• Grilled Lobster41,99 $

  12-14 oz. lobster grilled and prepared in either: Our delicious jalapeño sauce; Our special El Novillo creole sauce [Langosta de 12-14 oz. cocinada a la parrilla preparada a su gusto en: Salsa de mantequilla y ajo; Salsa jalapeña; Nuestra salsa criolla "El Novillo"]

• Seafood Combination Platter38,99 $

  5 marinated shrimp, a 6 oz. lobster tail, and a fish fillet served with vegetables [Cinco camarones, cola de langosta de 6 oz. y filete de pescado]

For Kids (Para Niños)

For children under 12 years of age [Para niños menores de 12 años solamente]

• Mini Churrasco9,99 $

  Served with french fries and a free soda [Servido con papitas fritas y una soda gratis]

• Mini Chicken8,99 $

  Served with french fries and a free soda [Servido con papitas fritas y una soda gratis]

• Chicken Fingers8,99 $

  Served with french fries and a free soda [Servidos con papitas fritas y una soda gratis]

Coffee & Dessert (Cafe y Postre)

• "El Novillo" Rum Coffee6,50 $

  Expresso, Flor de Caña rum, Whipped Cream and Cinnamon

• Capuccino3,75 $

• Cortadito2,99 $

• Regular, Expresso and Decaf2,50 $

• Caramel Flan4,99 $

• Cheese Flan4,99 $

• Coconut Flan5,99 $

• Chocolate Mousse Cake6,99 $

• Chocolate Ice Cream5,50 $

• Passion Fruit Mango Cheesecake7,50 $

• Pio Quinto6,99 $

• Tres Leches6,50 $

• Tres Leches Plus6,99 $

• Vanilla Ice Cream5,50 $