Name: Nina’s Cafe
Address: 969J Edgewater Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404, United States, Foster City, CA 94404, 94404, US
Telephone: +1 650-830-1109
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

Nina’s Cafe

4.70 (80 reviews)

Foster City, United States

All Day - Meat Empanadas

Beef $5.50

Ground beef, minced bell peppers, onions, and seasoning.

Quito Beef $5.50

Ground beef, raisins, minced bell peppers, onions, and seasoning.

Ham $5.50

Sliced ham and mozzarella cheese.

Chicken $5.50

Shredded chicken breast, minced bell peppers, onions, and seasoning.

Spicy Chicken $5.50

Shredded chicken breast, spicy sauce, minced bell peppers, onions, and seasoning.

All Day - Veggie Empanadas

Cheese $5.50

Mozzarella cheese.

Mushroom $6.50

Mushroom, red chili flakes, green onions, mozzarella cheese, and seasoning.

Spinach $5.50

Spinach, green onions, mozzarella cheese, and seasoning.

All Day - Sweet Empanadas

Guava $6.50

Guava, cream cheese, and mozzarella cheese.

Nutella $6.50

Nutella.

All Day - Lunch

Ceviche Guayas (Ecuadorian Style) $16.55

Marinated prawns, tomato, onions, and cilantro served with a mix of plantain chips, roasted corn nuts, and popcorn.

Chicken Aioli Sandwich $19.75

Fresh chicken breast with lettuce, pickles, tomato, red onions and chipotle mayo. Choice of bread, served with a side of organic mixed greens tossed with house dressing and plantain chips

Chimichurri Steak Sandwich $21.95

Grilled fresh New York steak with lettuce, tomato, grilled onions and chimichurri sauce. Choice of bread, served with organic mixed greens tossed with house dressing and plantain chips.

Encebollado (Ecuadorean Fish Stew) $21.95

Fresh Tuna, yuca, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, spices, and pickled onions. Plantain chips and corn nuts.

Chicken Flautas $19.75

3 Rolled crispy tacos served with shredded chicken breast, topped with lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo and cheese. Served with a cup of soup.

Empanizado Sandwich $19.75

Soft roll served with breaded chicken breast with lettuce. Pickles, tomato, red onions, and chipotle mayo. Served with organic mixed greens tossed with house dressing and plantain chips.

Turkey Cranberry Wrap $16.55

Sliced Turkey Breast, house cranberry sauce, and sliced almonds served with a fruit salad.

Chicken Pesto Wrap $19.75

Spinach Tortilla with grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, onion, Parmesan cheese, and pesto sauce.

All Day - Beverages - Canned Sodas

Coca Cola $3.00

The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.

Diet Coke $3.00

A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.

Sprite $3.00

The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.

Inka Cola $4.00

Golden carbonated beverage with a unique flavor, featuring a blend of artificial and natural flavors. 12 fl oz can.

Sparkling Water Bottle $3.75

Sparkling water, served in a bottle, often features a refreshing and effervescent quality with a clean taste.

All Day - Beverages - Juices

Chicha Morada $5.50

Chicha morada is a traditional Peruvian beverage made from purple corn, typically includes hints of apple, cinnamon, and sometimes clove or lime.

Orange Juice $4.50

Classic citrus refreshment.

Passion Fruit $5.50

A refreshing beverage made with the pulp of ripe passion fruits, often enjoyed for its tropical sweetness and tartness.

Strawberry Lemonade $4.50

Refreshing strawberry-infused lemonade, a perfect summer thirst-quencher.

All Day - Beverages - Coffee and Tea

Coffee $3.95

Freshly brewed, aromatic blend to kick-start your day.

All Day - Breakfast

Cotopaxi Breakfast (Ecuadorian Style) $24.15

Made with 2 eggs and your choice of bacon, chorizo or ham. Topped with house made peanut-based sauce. Choose from 2 patties: Plantain, Yuca, or Potato

Nina's Burrito $17.55

Sun-Dried Tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, cheese, bacon, sausage, jalapenos, and hash browns. Served with fruit salad, sour cream and red or green salsa.

Veggie Nina's Burrito $17.55

Spinach Tortilla with scrambled eggs, onions, tomato, bell peppers, cheese, jalapeños, and hash browns. Served with fruit salad, sour cream and red or green salsa

All Day - Side of Sauce

Red Sauce $1.50

A tangy and slightly spicy red sauce with visible sesame seeds, perfect for adding a kick to your meal.

Chimmichurrir Sauce $2.00

Herbaceous and tangy chimichurri sauce with finely chopped parsley, garlic, oregano, and a hint of red pepper flakes in a zesty vinegar and oil blend.

Green Sauce $1.50

Smooth green sauce with a hint of herbs and spices.

Chipotle Aioli $2.00

Smoky chipotle aioli with a creamy texture and subtle spice, perfect for adding a flavorful kick to your favorite dishes.

All Day - Dinner

Chicken Milanesa $23.65

Breaded Chicken Breast. Served with white rice and lemon vinaigrette salad

Fish Milanesa $23.65

Breaded Tilapia. Served with white rice and lemon vinaigrette salad.

Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta $21.95

Pasta with sun- dried tomato sauce and grilled chicken breast. Served with a slice of garlic bread.

Lamb Chops $32.95

3 Oven Baked Lamb Chops. Served with cilantro rice and seasonal vegetables.

Seco De Chivo $27.55

Lamb stew served with red rice and sweet plantains

Chimmichurri Steak $27.55

Grilled Fresh New York Steak topped with Chimichurri sauce. Served with a side of limed pickled onion salad.

Customer Reviews

4.70

Based on 80 reviews

Brie Jones

Nina's is the perfect little community café. The food is delicious, the atmosphere is quaint and welcoming. I have only experienced the utmost professionalism and friendly energy. Nina and her staff are not here just to serve, but share their heart and culture through food. I'm proud to have them and their establishment as a part of our community!

Jackson Foster

Wow. This new Ecuadorian restaurant is incredibly delicious. I had the Chimichurri Steak Sandwich which was super flavorful! We also tried the beef empanada and the guava and cheese empanada. The guava and cheese one reminded me of Porto's bakery and was SOOO GOOD!!! And the new owners are really nice and helpful; the service is great! Looking forward to …

Andrew C

Best omelette I ever had in the bay area. Highly recommended. Definitely revisit next time. Their empanadas are really good. Recommended mushroom.

RONZKIE23

Wow! what a local gem hidden in Foster City’s Edgewater Plaza.

Chelle T

A lovely place for empanadas, this place just opened recently and my friend suggested it for lunch. We ordered beef, ham, mushroom and guava empanadas. So yummy especially with sauces, freshly made and crispy. The chimichurri beef sandwich and the turkey wrap was good as well but our favorites were the empanadas.

Arad Noghrehchi

Wow, this place is a hidden gem! The food and service was fantastic. The food tasted so amazing and tasted like a real home cooked meal. The staff were incredibly nice and I have no complaints at all.

Judy Margaret Chen

Stumbled upon this place when we visited Edgewater Plaza for a peaceful morning walk by the lake. The restaurant was small and cozy, but we opted for outdoor seating for lake views. It was such a peaceful brunch time!

Marce Coral

Nina’s Café an Ecuadorian Restaurant in Foster City is a true hidden gem, serving up authentic and delicious Ecuadorian flavors in an unbeatable waterfront setting. From the very first bite, it’s clear that the flavors are spot on—just like you’d find in Ecuador.

Crystal Kung

What a delightful breakfast experience--this place absolutely deserves more love.

Christina Jain

Small local restaurant next to a Foster City waterway with indoor and outdoor seating. The kids liked running around on the deck outside while we waited for food. The empanadas were great and the fish stew had nice flavors. My pickiest kids had the ham empanadas. Service was casual and friendly.