El Fogon Paisa Menu

Welcome to El Fogon Paisa, a charming sports bar located in Elizabeth, NJ, where authentic Colombian cuisine takes center stage. Known for its warm atmosphere and commitment to service, this women-owned establishment offers a unique blend of traditional flavors and modern dining options.

  • Star Dishes: Indulge in the Cazuela Paisa, a hearty mix of red beans, ground beef, and fried pork, or savor the flavors of the Mar y Tierra, where grilled skirt steak meets succulent shrimp.
  • Hearty Sides: Pair your meal with crispy Tostones or creamy Arroz Blanco.
  • Delectable Desserts: Don't miss the Volcan de Chocolate, a lava cake served with ice cream, perfect to satisfy your sweet cravings.

With options for outdoor seating, happy hour specials, and a welcoming staff, El Fogon Paisa is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a casual evening out.

Breakfast

Desayuno Fogon Paisa

Breakfast fogon paisa.

$12.00

Omelet con Vegetables y Queso

Omlete with vegetable and cheese.

$10.00

Calentado

Rice and beans and extra vegetables.

$10.50

Huevos Pericos con Arepa y Quesco

Eggs with arepa and cheese.

$8.00

Carne Asada con Arepa con Quesco

Roasted meat with arepa and cheese.

$10.00

Pan Cakes con Huevo y Tocino

Pan cakes with egg and bacon.

$7.50

Huevos en Cacerola con Arepa y Queso

Eggs with arepa and cheese.

$7.00

Huevos Rancheros

Ranchers eggs.

$8.50

Chicharron

Arepa or papa.

$8.45

Chicken Wings

Chicken wings come with 8 pieces. Choose 1 sauce.

$15.60

Chicken Tenders

Chicken tenders come with 5 pieces.

$15.60

Picada Grande

$58.50

Mini Empanaditas

$11.70

Shrimp in Garlic Sauce

Brings 4 pieces of shrimp.

$11.05

Chicarron con Guacamole

$18.20

Shrimp Ceviche con Tostones

Red or pink sauce.

$19.50

Chorizo

Arepa or papa.

$8.45

Morcilla

Arepa or papa.

$7.80

Chichurria

Arepa or papa.

$7.80

Fried Calamari

$15.60

Picada Pequena

$32.50

Costillitas Fritas

Con arepa o papa.

$11.70

Appetizers

Salads

Paisa Salad

$23.40

Chicken Salad

$16.90

Churrasquito Salad

$20.15

Shrimp Salad

$22.10

Salmon Salad

Mixed salad with salmon.

$19.50

Pollo y Queso Sandwich

Chicken sandwich. Pechuga ala plancha, tomate, cebolla, lechuga y salsa rosaja.

$16.90

Carne y Queso Sandwich

Steak sandwich. Carne ala plancha, tomate, cebolla, lechura, quesco y salsa rosada.

$16.90

Cubano Sandwich

Cuban sandwich. Lomo ala plancha, sweet cheese, jamon, pepinillo, mayonesa mostaza.

$16.90

Sandwiches

Chicken

Arroz con Pollo

Shredded chicken breast mixed with yellow rice and vegetables. Served with 1 side.

$20.80

Pechuga Empanizada

Crispy breaded chicken breast. Served with 2 sides.

$20.80

Pechuga ala Plancha

Grilled juicy chicken breast. Served with 2 sides.

$19.50

Pechuga Hawaiana

Grilled chicken breast topped with sweet pineapple sauce and ham and cheese mozarella. Served with 2 sides.

$22.10

Pechuga con Camarones

Grilled chicken breast and shrimp topped with our creamy wine sauce. Served with 2 sides.

$24.70

Pechuga en Salsa de Champinones

Grilled chicken breast topped with creamy mushroom sauce. Served with 2 sides.

$22.10

Fajitas de Pollo

Chicken breast strips sauteed with fries, bell peppers, onions and sweet tomato sauce. Served with 2 sides.

$22.10

Mini Paisa

Small typical Colombian food.

$19.50

Cazuela Paisa

Traditional dish red beans with ground beef, fried pork, sweet plantains, and avocado.

$22.10

Mar y Tierra

Grilled juicy skirt steak with shrimp and our wine sauce. Served with 2 sides.

$40.30

Bandeja Paisa

Typical Colombian food.

$29.90

Bistec a Caballo

Grilled steak with onions and tomato stew topped with egg. Served with 2 sides.

$22.10

Bistec Encebollado

Grilled steak with onions sauteed. Served with 2 sides.

$21.45

Entrana

Grilled skirt steak. Served with 2 sides.

$36.40

Carne a la Plancha

Grilled steak. Served with 2 sides.

$20.80

Higado a la Plancha

Grilled beef liver or with onions. Served with 2 sides.

$19.50

Higado Encebollado

Served with 2 sides.

$19.50

Fajitas de Carne

Grilled skirt steak sauteed with fries, bell peppers, onions, and sweet tomato sauce. Served with 2 sides.

$32.50

Meat

Pork

Loma a la Plancha

Grilled pork.

$19.50

Lomo Empanizado

Breaded pork loin.

$20.80

Lomo en Salsa de Championes

Grilled pork with mushroom sauce.

$22.10

Lomo Hawaiana

Grilled pork loin Hawaian sauce.

$22.10

Pargo Frito

Red snapper fried.

$29.90

Mojorra Frita

Whole tilapia fried.

$24.70

Filate de Pescado al Ajillo

Grilled fish in garlic sauce.

$20.80

Filete en Salsa de Champinoes

Grilled fish in mushrooms sauce.

$22.10

Filete de Pescado Empanizado

Breaded fish.

$20.80

Salmon a Grill

Grill salmon.

$29.90

Salmon con Camarones

Salmon with shrimps.

$32.50

Fish

Sea Food

Arroz Marinero

Mixed rice with seafood. Served with 1 side.

$35.10

Cazuela de Mariscos

Seafood cream. Served with 1 side.

$32.50

Camarones al Ajillo

9 pieces of shrimp in garlic sauce. Served with 2 sides.

$28.60

Camarones Empanizados

Brings 9 pieces of breaded shrimp. Served with 2 sides.

$28.60

Paisa Toston

Chicken and beef sauteed, fried pork, sausage, mozzarella cheese, carrots, col, ketchup, and pink sauce.

$19.50

Chicken Toston

Chicken sauteed, mozzarella cheese, carrots and col, pink sauce, and ketchup.

$15.60

Beef Toston

Beef sauteed, mozzarella cheese, carrots, col, pink sauce, and ketchup.

$16.90

Mixed Tostones

Hot Dogs

Hawaiian Hot Dog

Sausage, col, carrots, potato chips and our delicious pineapple topping.

$16.90

Paisa Hot Dog

Sausage, col, carrots, potatos chips, ham, cheese, pineapple topping, bacon, pink sauce, ketchup and our home made garlic sauce.

$16.90

Traditional Hot Dog

Sausage, col, carrots, potatos chips, pink sauce, ketchup and our delicious home made garlic sauce.

$14.30

Traditional Hamburger

Meat, mozzarella cheese, lettuce, onions, tomato, pink sauce, and ketchup.

$15.60

Chicken Hamburger

Bread chicken, mozzarella cheese, lettuce, onions, tomato, pink sauce, and ketchup.

$15.60

Mixed Hamburger

Meat, chicken, ham, lettuce, onions, tomato, pink sauce, and ketchup.

$18.20

Hawaiian Style Hamburger

Grill meat, lettuce, tomato, mozzarella cheese, ham, bacon and our delicious pineapple topping.

$16.90

Paisa Hamburger

Beef, bacon, ham, fried egg, American cheese, fried mozzarella cheese, tomato, lettuce, onions and delicious home made garlic sauce.

$18.20

Pepito

Beef, chicken, bacon, col, carrots and potatos chips, garlic sauce, pink sauce and ketchup, (4 persons).

$18.00

Hamburgers

Bakery

Empanada de Carne

$1.95

Ensalada Verde

Green salad.

$5.20

Arroz Blanco

White rice.

$5.20

Tostones

Fried green plantains.

$7.80

Papas Fritas

French fries.

$5.20

Yuca Frita

Casava fries.

$7.80

Papa Chorriada

Potato with house sauce.

$5.20

Maduros

Sweet plantains.

$5.20

Frijoles

Beans.

$7.80

Sides

Extra Sides

Aguacate

Avocado.

$6.00

Arroz Amarillo

Yellow rice.

$5.50

Guacamole

$10.40

Kids Chicken Tenders

$15.60

Kids Pasta Alfredo

Pollo o camarones for an additional charge.

$19.50

Kids Salchipapas

Comes with fries.

$13.00

Kids Menu

Stuffed Corn Cake

Fogon Paisa Corn Cake

Arepa fogon paisa. Pork fried, Colombian sausage, beef, chicken, mozzarella cheese and our delicious home made garlic sauce.

$10.00

Beef Arepa

Arepa de carne. Corn cake stuffed with beef, mozzarella cheese, pink sauce, and ketchup.

$9.00

Chicken Corn Cake

Arepa de pollo. Corn cake stuffed with grill chicken, mozzarella cheese, pink sauce, and ketchup.

$9.00

Mixed Corn Cake

Arepa mixta. Corn cake stuffed with beef, chicken, mozzarella cheese, ketchup and pink sauce.

$11.00

Tiramisu

$6.50

Tres Leches

3 milk.

$6.50

Volcan de Chocolate

Lava cake with ice cream.

$8.45

Flan

$6.50

Arroz con Leche

$6.50

Desserts

Hot Drinks

Cafe Negro Pequeno

Black coffee. Sugar upon request.

$1.60

Cafe con Leche

Sugar upon request.

$2.60

Espresso

$2.50

Espresso con Leche

$3.50

Fresh Lemonade

$7.50

Orange Juice

$7.50

Soda

Choose flavor.

$1.50

Manzana

$2.00

Colombiana

$2.00

Pony Malta

$2.50

Ginger Ale

$2.50

Red Bull

$3.50

Diet Coca Cola

$1.50

Bretana

Seltzer water.

$1.50

Water

$1.00

Hit Jugo

Choose flavor.

$1.50

Gatorade

Choose flavor.

$2.50

Coconut Water

Agua de coco.

$1.75

Aloe Vera

$2.50

Snapple

Choose flavor.

$2.00

Beverages