Cena – Italian
Cena invites guests into a vibrant, sun-drenched space where the morning air is perfumed with the zest of fresh lime and the savory sizzle of traditional Latin spices. From the spicy crunch of golden chilaquiles to the indulgent, cheesy pull of warm tequeños, each plate celebrates bold flavors that transform a simple meal into a spirited communal feast.
601, Greenwood Avenue, NY 11218 +19293376666 https://cenabrooklyn.com0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Cena
Dairy-Free at Cena
Cena in Brooklyn has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Herbed White Rice, Steak Fajitas and Shrimp Ceviche. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Cena
Cena in Brooklyn has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Steak Fajitas, Shrimp Ceviche and Fresh Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Cena
Cena in Brooklyn has 11 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Herbed White Rice, Shrimp Ceviche and Tequeños. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Cena
Cena in Brooklyn has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Carne Asada Taco, Esquites and Pescado Taco. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Cena
Cena in Brooklyn has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Steak Fajitas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Cena
Cena in Brooklyn has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Cena
Cena in Brooklyn has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Herbed White Rice, Black Beans and Fresh Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Cena
Cena in Brooklyn has 10 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Herbed White Rice, Tequeños and CENA Pancakes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Cena
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Burrito | 102 g | 62.5 g |
| Enmoladas | 52.6 g | 55.3 g |
| Pescado Taco | 4.4 g | 32.8 g |
| Chile en Nogada | 43.6 g | 30.8 g |
| Fresh Guacamole | 20.3 g | 26.8 g |
| Esquites | 25.9 g | 26.7 g |
| Chilaquiles | 46.5 g | 26.1 g |
| Carnitas Taco | 31.7 g | 25.1 g |
| Carne Asada Taco | 13.1 g | 24.7 g |
| Breakfast Tacos (2) | 15.6 g | 21.9 g |
| Tortilla Soup | 13.6 g | 21.8 g |
| Sopes | 28.4 g | 17.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Menu
Brunch
- Huevos Rancheros - $16.95: Sunny side up eggs with black beans, queso fresco and avocado. Choice of bacon, chorizo or soyrizo Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- CENA Pancakes - $12: Pancakes with butter and agave maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Burrito - $14.95: Scrambled eggs, black beans, cheese and pico de gallo. Choice of bacon, chorizo or soyrizo Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chilaquiles - $16.95: Tinga de pollo and eggs with tortilla strips, queso fresco and roasted salsa verde Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Tacos (2) - $14.95: Scrambled eggs, jack cheese, potatoes on a flour tortilla. Choice of bacon, chorizo or soyrizo Available at: breakfast, brunch
Appetizers
- Fresh Guacamole - $13.95: Served with pomegranate on top Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tequeños - $12.95: White cheese wrapped in a thin breaded dough, served with aioli jalapeño and chipotle mayo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Esquites - $12.99: Mexican street corn salad, mayo, fresh cheese and cayenne pepper Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Fundido - $16: Melted mozzarella and Monterey cheese with vegetables, served with corn tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Ceviche - $17: Marinated in lime and lemon, diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro and cucumber Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Raw-Food, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Aguachile - $17: Sushi grade tuna, cucumber, red onions and squid ink jalapeño marinade Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cena Nachos - $14.95: Choice of chicken or carnitas Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sopes - $16: Tinga de pollo, chorizo or soyrizo (3 per order) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tortilla Soup - $9: Pulled chicken and avocado Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chile Relleno - $17.95: Stuffed with Oaxacan and Chihuahua cheese, savory cream tomato sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchiladas - $26.95: Traditional red or verde salsa on handmade corn tortilla, topped with crema fresca and choice of meat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enmoladas - $26.95: Handmade corn tortillas filled with organic chicken or cheese topped with mole sauce, sesame seeds, avocado, onion and crema fresca (contains peanuts) Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fajitas - $26.95: Flame grilled green and red peppers and onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Fajitas - $26.95: Flame grilled green and red peppers and onions Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile en Nogada - $16: Roasted poblano pepper stuffed with ground beef, peaches, pears, apples and almonds covered in creamy walnut sauce topped with pomegranate seeds Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Tinga de Pollo Taco - $5.75: Chicken breast with special tomato sauce, topped with onion and cilantro Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Taco - $5.75: Grilled spiced pork, topped with onion and cilantro Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Taco - $5.75: Slow roasted pulled pork shoulder, topped with onion and cilantro Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Taco - $6.75: Marinated with soy sauce, pepper cream, jalapeños, garlic, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pescado Taco - $6.75: Beer battered cod fish, cabbage slaw, chipotle mayo, mango and cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soyrizo Taco - $6.75: Grilled soy chorizo sausage, topped with onion and cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Herbed White Rice - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spanish Rice - $5 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Beans - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Palomita - $15: Agave, fresh lime, ancho syrup, grapefruit soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Tulum Boom - $15: Copa rica rum, brown sugar, fresh lime, mint Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Classic Margarita - $14.5
- Cold Brew Coffee - $5: Think Coffee
- Mexican Soda - $4: Orange, grapefruit, or lemon/lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Frequently Asked Questions about Cena
- Is Cena dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Cena has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Herbed White Rice, Steak Fajitas and Shrimp Ceviche.
- What can I eat at Cena on a dairy-free diet?
- Herbed White Rice, Steak Fajitas and Shrimp Ceviche carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Cena have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Herbed White Rice and Black Beans.
- Is Cena gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Cena?
- Breakfast Burrito, at roughly 62.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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