Abril Cocina is the only Mexican restaurant in NJ with the top review from the NY Times.
Abril Cocina opened in spring 2015. Since then, Abril Cocina has been considered one of the best Mexican restaurants in New Jersey.
NY Times: "Abril Cocina offers a cuisine that is not often found on the East Coast"
Executive Chef / Owner:
Born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico. Mario moved to NYC in 2010. An Industrial Engineer that worked over 10 years creating transportation and optimization models, enrolled at ICE (Institute of Culinary Education in NYC) in 2011 to obtain a Culinary Arts Diploma. Since graduation, he worked for a few restaurants in NYC before moving to Maplewood to open Abril Cocina.
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Phone
(973) 327-2023
Location
175 Maplewood Ave
Maplewood, NJ 07040
Hours
Dinner
T-Th 5p–8.45p
F-Sa 5p–9.45p
Su 4p–7.45p
Lunch
T-Sa 11.30a–2.15p
Su 11a–1.45p (brunch)
RESERVATIONS
Because of the size of the restaurant, only a limited amount of tables is available for reservations.
Large Party Policy: For groups bigger than four please send an email to info@abrilcocina.com.
GALLERY
BRUNCH
APPETIZERS
$10.5
Guacamole
pico de gallo | pumpkin seeds | house made chips
$10.5
$6.5
Avocado Toast
rye bread | watercress | balsamic glaze
$6.5
add two eggs any style $5
$6
Fruit Salad
whipped cream
$6
$9.5
House Salad
green olives | tomato | asadero cheese | giant white beans | chipotle dressing
$9.5
TACOS
(with house made corn tortillas)
$4
Queso con Rajas
queso blanco | corn | poblano | caramelized onion
$4
$4.5
Mushroom Grilled Cheese
mushroom blend | burnt asadero
$4.5
$4.5
Grilled Chicken
pico de gallo | crema
$4.5
$4.75
Pork Belly Carnitas
pineapple salsa
$4.75
$4
Huevo con Chorizo
eggs | chorizo | pico de gallo
$4
$11.5
Tacos Mañaneros
select 3 of the tacos
$11.5
ENTREES
$10
Tres Leches French Toast
brioche | fruit | caramel | whipped cream
$10
$11
Buttermilk Pancakes
fresh fruit | whipped cream | maple syrup
$11
$11
Huevos Rancheros
choice of eggs | refried beans | avocado | cotija
$11
$11
Chilaquiles Scrambled Eggs
tomatillo salsa | tortilla chips | crema | red onion | cotija
$11
$19
Hanger Steak and Eggs
breakfast potatoes | fried egg
$19
$16
Shrimp & Grits & Chorizo
wild shrimp | corn grits | cheddar | Mexican chorizo
$16
SIDES
$4
Bacon
$4
$2.5
Refried Pinto Beans
$2.5
$3.5
Breakfast Potatoes
$3.5
$6
Two Eggs Any Style
$6
$2.5
Avocado
$2.5
KIDS
$6
French Toast
with berries and whipped cream
$6
$6
Marshmallow Buttermilk Pancakes
maple syrup
$6
$6
Scrambled Egg Breakfast
with refried beans and side of breakfast potatoes
$6
LUNCH
APPETIZERS
$10.5
Guacamole
pico de gallo | pumpkin seeds | house made chips
$10.5
$8
'Lunch' Pinto Bean Tostadas
guacamole | asadero cheese | chopped romaine
$8
$9.5
House Salad
olives | tomato | asadero cheese | giant white beans | chipotle dressing
$9.5
TACOS
(with house made corn tortillas)
$4
Queso con Rajas
queso blanco | corn | poblano | caramelized onion
$4
$4.5
Mushroom Grilled Cheese
mushroom blend | burnt asadero
$4.5
$4.5
Grilled Chicken
pico de gallo | crema
$4.5
$4.75
Brisket
pickled celery | crema | mustard seed
$4.75
$4.5
Pulled Pork
chile ancho BBQ sauce | coleslaw
$4.5
$11.5
Lunch Tacos
select 3 tacos | side of greens
$11.5
ENTREES
$10.5
Mexican Bibimbap
rice | guacamole | sauteed vegetables | fried egg | chipotle soy sauce
$10.5
chicken $3
shrimp $4
pulled pork $3
$9 vegetable
/
$11 chicken
/
$11 pulled pork
/
$12 shrimp
Burrito
rice | refried beans | crema | guacamole | side of greens
$9 vegetable
/
$11 chicken
/
$11 pulled pork
/
$12 shrimp
$8
Quesadilla
asadero cheese | pico de gallo | side of greens
$8
chicken $3
shrimp $4
KIDS
$5.5
Mac and Cheese
béchamel | popcorn
$5.5
$6
Chicken Quesadilla
asadero cheese | chicken | crema
$6
$5.5
Cheese Quesadilla
asadero cheese | crema
$5.5
DESSERT
$6
Banana Pudding
cajeta | Marias cookies
$6
$6
Homemade Ice Cream - Mexican Hot Chocolate Flavor
$6
DINNER
APPETIZERS
$10.5
Guacamole
pico de gallo | pumpkin seeds | house made chips
$10.5
$13
Crab Tostadas
lime aioli | pico de gallo | cucumber | avocado | aguachile
$13
$9.5
Pinto Bean Tostadas
arugula | avocado | dairy-free crema | jicama
$9.5
$13
Octopus Tostadas
chipotle aioli | romaine | avocado
$13
$13
Baja Style Tuna Tartare
granny smith apple | avocado | sweet soy sauce | taro root chips
$13
$11.5
Coconut Shrimp
cauliflower rice | house made cocktail sauce
$11.5
SALADS
$10.50
Charred Caesar Salad
crispy anchovies | pickled red onion | parmesan | thin croutons
$10.50
$9.5
House Salad
olives | tomato | asadero cheese | giant white beans | chipotle dressing
$9.5
TACOS
(with house made corn tortillas)
$4
Queso con Rajas
queso blanco | corn | poblano | caramelized onion
$4
$4.5
Mushroom Grilled Cheese
mushroom blend | burnt asadero
$4.5
$5
Gobernador
asadero cheese | corn | wild shrimp
$5
$4.5
Grilled Chicken
pico de gallo | crema
$4.5
$4.75
Brisket
pickled celery | crema | mustard seed
$4.75
$4.75
Pork Belly Carnitas
pineapple salsa
$4.75
$4.75
Pulled Pork
chile ancho bbq sauce | coleslaw
$4.75
MP
Taco of the Day
chef's selection of seasonal ingredients
MP
ENTREES
$23
Lobster and Chorizo Burrito
chorizo | rice | refried beans | crema | avocado
$23
$15
Mexican Bibimbap
rice | guacamole | vegetables | fried egg | chipotle soy sauce | (vegetarian, chicken, pork, brisket or shrimp +2)
$15
$20
Organic Half Chicken
pipian (green mole) | organic red quinoa
$20
$23
Hanger Steak
fresh corn grits | pasilla-umami sauce | pickled roasted red onion
$23
$15
Organic Quinoa Chile Relleno
poblano | ‘foraged feast’ mushrooms | crema | cotija | salsa roja
$15
KIDS
$5.5
Mac and Cheese
béchamel | popcorn
$5.5
$6
Chicken Quesadilla
asadero cheese | chicken | crema
$6
$5.5
Cheese Quesadilla
asadero cheese | crema
$5.5
DESSERT
$5
Banana Pudding
cajeta | Marias cookies
$5
$7
Churros
cajeta
$7
$6
Homemade Ice Cream - Mexican Hot Chocolate Flavor
$6