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, high-protein, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, 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
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: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- CENA Pancakes - $12: Pancakes with butter and agave maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, 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, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline 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, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Esquites - $12.99: Mexican street corn salad, mayo, fresh cheese and cayenne pepper Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, 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: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Raw-Food, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Aguachile - $17: Sushi grade tuna, cucumber, red onions and squid ink jalapeño marinade Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cena Nachos - $14.95: Choice of chicken or carnitas Dietary tags: High-Protein, 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) 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, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb 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 Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Tinga de Pollo Taco - $5.75: Chicken breast with special tomato sauce, topped with onion and cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Taco - $5.75: Grilled spiced pork, topped with onion and cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Taco - $5.75: Slow roasted pulled pork shoulder, topped with onion and cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Taco - $6.75: Marinated with soy sauce, pepper cream, jalapeños, garlic, cilantro 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, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, 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: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, 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, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Palomita - $15: Agave, fresh lime, ancho syrup, grapefruit soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, 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, Pescatarian
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