12-14 oz. lobster prepared in the traditional manner Market Price
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Grilled Lobster
12-14 oz. lobster grilled and prepared in either: Traditional butter sauce. Our delicious jalapeño sauce. Our special El Novillo creole sauce. Market Price
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Brioled Fish Fillet
Grouper fillet broiled with a touch of lemon.
$13.95
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Fish Fillet
Grouper fillet, prepared in either: Classic meuniere sauce. Our delicious Jalapeno sauce. Our special El Novillo creole sauce.
$14.95
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Tipitapa Whole Fish
Dipped in a cornmeal and herbs mixture, served with a tomato and onions sauce.
$16.95
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Shrimp Kabob
Grilled marinated shrimp with peppers and onions.
$17.95
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Shrimp Your Way
Large sautéed shrimp in either: Classic garlic and butter sauce. Our delicious jalapeño sauce. Our special El Novillo creole sauce.
$17.95
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Shrimp Casino
Shrimp individually wrapped in bacon, peppers, and onions, grilled with a butter and mushroom sauce.
$18.95
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Seafood combination Platter
5 marinated shrimp, a 6 oz lobster tail, and a fish fillet served with vegetables.
$31.95
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Churrasco and Lobster
A surf and turf specialty combination of our finest dishes, the 8 oz. Churrasco and 6 oz. lobster tail
Mixed greens, cucumber, tomatoes, shredded mozzarella and bacon bits with ranch dressing.
$5.95
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Caesar Salad
Original recipe with our house croutons, parmesan cheese and anchovies.
$6.95
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Palmito Salad
Costa Rican heart of palm on a bed of mixed greens, with tomatoes, sliced eggs, grapefruit slices, with our Chef's dressing.
$6.95
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Portobello Salad
Delicious grilled portobello mushroom, tomatoes, with our Chef's dressing.
$6.95
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Chicken Caesar Salad
Chicken breast strips marinated in either our chimichurri sauce, or our tangy achiote sauce, on a bed of romaine lettuce, fresh mushrooms and onions.
$8.95
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El Novillo Salad
Marinated tenderloin or chicken breast slices on a bed of mixed greens topped with roasted tomatoes, onions and red peppers, mushrooms, cheese, croutons, in balsamic vinaigrette.
Sizzling tenderloin or chicken strips, sautéed in a vegetable mix served with our traditional sides dishes listed below.
$13.95
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Tenderloin Shish Kabob
Charbroiled tenderloin squares marinated in herbs and oil.
$14.95
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Sizzling Steak
Butterflied tenderloin steak served on a hot sizzling platter.
$14.95
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Carne Asada
Grilled tenderloin marinated in the typical Nicaraguan style.
$14.95
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Achiote Pork Tenderloin
Butterflied lean pork tenderloin, marinated in our own tangy achiote sauce.
$14.95
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Steak and Onions
Juicy tenderlin steak smothered in sautéed onions.
$15.95
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Medallions Marchand De Vin
Two 6 oz. medallions served with a wine and mushroom sauce.
$17.95
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Tenderloin Tips with Jalapeño Sauce
Charbroiled to perfection, served with our medium hot creamy jalapeño and onion sauce.
$17.95
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About El Novillo
El Novillo features Seafood, Coffee & House Specials - World Famous "Churrascos" across 71 menu items, with prices from $2.00 to $32.95. Explore the full El Novillo menu with current prices — budget picks like the $2.00 Cortadito — updated September 2026. Rated 4.0/5 by diners.
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questions about the menu, pricing, and dining options.
What is on the El Novillo menu?
El Novillo offers 71 menu items across central american and other categories. Browse the full menu above to see everything available, including portion sizes and category breakdowns.
How much does El Novillo food cost?
Menu prices at El Novillo range from $2.00 for the most affordable options up to $32.95 for premium items. The full price breakdown is shown in the menu table above. Looking for the cheapest options? Visit the El Novillo cheapest items guide.
What are the cheapest items at El Novillo?
For the lowest-cost meal options at El Novillo, visit the dedicated El Novillo cheapest menu items guide — every item sorted from the lowest to highest price so you can quickly find budget-friendly food starting at just $2.00.
Is El Novillo good value for money?
El Novillo holds a customer rating of 4/5 based on 217 reviews. To judge value more accurately, compare El Novillo side-by-side with similar restaurants: El Novillo vs Samantha's or El Novillo vs Jireh.
How does El Novillo compare to similar restaurants nearby?
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