Caribbean Food in Fords

Enjoy Caribbean food from EL Viejo Fred Restaurant in Fords, NJ, and choose convenient pickup when you are ready to place your order.

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Dominican Food

Chicharrón De Cerdo | Pork Cracklings

$17.25

Pork cracklings are fried into crisp, crunchy pieces of meat.

“Hands down THEE BEST CHICHARRON AROUND.”

Chicharrón De Pollo | Chicken Cracklings

$14.95

Crispy Dominican fried chicken pieces with a crackly, crunchy coating.

“We ordered some delicious chicken soup for lunch . Also the chicharron de Pollo was delicious. The soup reminded me of my mother's home cooking . Fresh chicken soup and so filling. Everything we ordered today the empanadas were delicious.”

Picadera | Dominican Sample Platter

$18.40

Shareable platter of fried pork, chicken, tostones, cheese, and salami.

“Great spot here at Edison , very very nice service and great people. If you are ready for good and full meal this is the place and want to feel that Caribbean and sweet home mix feeling - I would recommend to try the food . Very very nice place. Hidden gem spot and I’m not joking .”

Espagueti Dominicano | Dominican Spaghetti

$11.50

Spaghetti prepared in a Dominican style for a savory pasta meal.

Empanadas

Empanada de Pollo, Carne o Queso | Chicken, Meat or Cheese

$2.88

A fried pastry filled with your choice of chicken, meat, or cheese.

“super great beef empanadas & sauce!!!”

Empanada de Camarón | Shrimp

$4.02

A savory pastry turnover filled with shrimp.

“Took my mom here for her birthday and we were amazed at how warm and inviting this place was from the beginning. We were seated right away and the food didn’t take long to be served. We started with the Empanada de Camaron. Very juicy and delicious. Now the main course was even better! I had grilled shrimp with rice and beans. Can’t forget the Avocado! I didn’t leave any crumbs. So glad I was introduced to this place. Will definitely be coming back.”

Breakfast

Tres Golpes | Three Hits

$16.10

Dominican breakfast with a chosen base, two eggs, and chosen protein.

“Love the food tres golpes very recommend! Clean and great service.”

Mangu | Mashed Plantains

$5.75+

Mashed green plantains with sautéed onions; choose small or large.

Mofongo

Mofongo De Camarones En Salsa De Ajo | Mofongo with Shrimp in Garlic Sauce

$25.30

Mofongo combines mashed plantains, shrimp, and garlic sauce.

“I went to El Viejo Fred and honestly it was really good. The food tasted fresh and had a lot of flavor. I tried the mofongo and it was probably my favorite thing—it was seasoned really well and the portion was big too. The place itself felt chill and the people working there were nice and respectful. The food didn’t take too long to come out, which I liked. It’s a good spot if you’re just trying to eat something good without it being too fancy.”

Mofongo De Chicharrones | Mofongo with Pork Rind

$16.10

Mashed fried plantains are combined with pork rinds in this mofongo.

Seafood

Ensalada de Camarones | Shrimp Salad

$20.70

A salad featuring shrimp for a cool seafood meal.

Lambi | Conch

$28.75

Conch is served as a seafood dish featuring firm, mildly sweet meat.

Something for Everyone at EL Viejo Fred Restaurant

At EL Viejo Fred Restaurant, you can explore Caribbean food in Fords, NJ, with choices spanning mofongo, breakfast plates, empanadas, seafood, soups, sandwiches, meats, and sides for your meal.

Choose Mofongo De Pollo | Mofongo with Chicken, Mangu | Mashed Plantains, or Picadera | Dominican Sample Platter, a shareable mix of fried pork, chicken, tostones, cheese, and salami.

Visit EL Viejo Fred Restaurant in Fords, NJ, for dine-in, or enjoy your choice elsewhere with pickup or delivery. Choose the option that fits your plans and order your Caribbean food today.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular Caribbean food options?

Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.

Chicharrón De Cerdo | Pork Cracklings — These crisp pork pieces are fried into crunchy cracklings with a rich, savory meat flavor.
Tres Golpes | Three Hits — Choose the base, egg preparation, and protein in this Dominican breakfast built around three components.
Chicharrón De Pollo | Chicken Cracklings — This Dominican specialty features chicken pieces fried until crisp, creating the crunchy texture associated with chicken cracklings.
Mofongo De Camarones En Salsa De Ajo | Mofongo with Shrimp in Garlic Sauce — This mofongo features mashed plantains topped with shrimp in garlic sauce; cream and cheese can be added.
Bistec Salteado | Sauteed Steak — This entrée features steak cooked by sautéing, creating a savory preparation with a tender, browned exterior.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

Yes! We offer both delivery and takeout for caribbean food throughout the Fords area. Order your caribbean food online for convenient pickup or delivery.