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Name: El Cid
Address: 205 Paramus Rd, Paramus, NJ, United States, 07652
Telephone: (201) 843-0123
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 5

El Cid

5 (1)

$31 to $50

Mexican

205 Paramus Rd, Paramus, NJ 07652

About this restaurant

Indulge in sangria, paella and tasty small plates at El Cid. This neighborhood tapas bar and restaurant serves creative interpretations of classic Spanish dishes in a comfy, old-school setting. Stop by for lunch and treat yourself to Spanish classics like pulpo a la gallega (Galician-style octopus) or some veal and beef meatballs. Order the Paella Valenciana for a home-style treat, brimming with chicken, shrimp, chorizo and clams. Complement it with a glass of wine or the restaurant’s special mimosa or Sangria. El Cid’s eclectic menu and friendly happy hour prices make it a popular watering hole. The restaurant’s relaxed atmosphere provides an ideal backdrop for everything from a quiet lunch alone to a casual dinner with a loved one. You can enjoy your meal in the main dining hall or by the bar. El Cid is open Tuesdays to Saturdays.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican
Phone number
(201) 843-0123
Website
http://www.manta.com/c/mm4vg8s/el-cid-restaurant
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
205 Paramus Rd, Paramus, NJ 07652
Neighborhood
Paramus
Parking details
None

Chips & Salsa$6.00
Fresh cut tortilla chips tossed in lime and salt served with our housemade salsa
El Cid Cheese Platter$20.00
curated mix of 4 Local and Spanish cheeses, "Mantequilla de Murcia" olives, rose water infused dates, fresh fruit and Jam
Croquetas De Vegetales$8.00
Vegetable croquettes with house-pickled onions and our signature romesco sauce
Patatas Bravas$7.00
Spanish style spiced potato wedges with brava sauce
Calamari$13.00
Crispy fried squid seasoned with Spanish spice blend
La Pinta Salad$9.00
Baby oak lettuce, micro herbs, Persian cucumbers, fresh tomato, house pickled onions, avocado, manchego cheese, and toasted almonds with El Cid's vinaigrette
La Nina Salad$9.00
Baby kale, quinoa, apples, rose water infused dates and spiced goat cheese with balsamic and orange vinaigrette
Ceviche$15.00
White fish cooked in lime juice with red onion, fresno chile, ginger and cilantro. Served with Avocado and fresh tortilla chips
Spanish Meatballs$9.00
Spiced meatballs cooked in salsa roja española with carrots and green peas and toasted cumin seeds
Garlic Shrimp Diablo$14.00
Garlic shrimp sauteed in a spicy roja sauce and micro herbs
Champinones Al Ajillo$8.00
Sautéed crimini mushrooms with white wine, garlic, and parsley
Fondata Manchega$8.00
Melted Spanish manchego cheese with raspberries and micro-herbs
Alcauciles$7.00
Fried crispy artichoke hearts with salsa camperola
Poke$15.00
Fresh Ahi Tuna, wakame, avocado, Persian cucumbers, pickled onions, crispy wanton and Szechwan sauce

El Cid Flamenco Dinner

Paella De Mariscos$40.00
Our house specialty paella for 2 featuring saffron rice, mussels, clams, calamari, shrimp and chorizo, topped with a 4oz lobster tail
Paella Hortelana$38.00
Our house specialty vegan paella for 2 featuring saffron rice and roasted seasoned vegetables and porcini mushrooms
Pescado En Papillote$30.00
Sea bass baked with ras el hanout, dill, lemon, olive oil and wine. Served with seasonal roasted vegetables and citrus butter
Lomo Campero$34.00
Spanish country style rubbed and 1 - 2 weeks cold dry cured 9 oz grilled Tenderloin filet over farro succotash and tempranillo wine sauce
Seasonal Pasta
Add Chicken $3 or Shrimp $5
- MP
Delicia De La Granja$26.00
Sautéed porcini mushrooms over roasted vegetables and farro succotash with micro arugula

Dulce

Flan$6.00
Spanish style caramel egg custard
Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie$8.00
Served with ice cream
Seasonal Fruit Tart$9.00

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El Cid reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

5.0

5.0 based on all time ratings

Noise • Moderate

1 Review

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peterc
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Reviewed on March 28, 2019
1. Overall 5
Uuuummmm... El Cid is NOT a Mexican restaurant. It's Spanish. You should edit your "About" section.
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205 Paramus Rd, Paramus, NJ 07652

Additional information

Neighborhood
Paramus
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
http://www.manta.com/c/mm4vg8s/el-cid-restaurant
Phone number
(201) 843-0123

El Cid

About this restaurant

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Menu

Tapas

Chips & Salsa$6.00

El Cid Cheese Platter$20.00

Croquetas De Vegetales$8.00

Patatas Bravas$7.00

Calamari$13.00

La Pinta Salad$9.00

La Nina Salad$9.00

Ceviche$15.00

Spanish Meatballs$9.00

Garlic Shrimp Diablo$14.00

Champinones Al Ajillo$8.00

Fondata Manchega$8.00

Alcauciles$7.00

Poke$15.00

El Cid Flamenco Dinner

Paella De Mariscos$40.00

Paella Hortelana$38.00

Pescado En Papillote$30.00

Lomo Campero$34.00

Seasonal Pasta

Delicia De La Granja$26.00

Dulce

Flan$6.00

Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie$8.00

Seasonal Fruit Tart$9.00

What people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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