Jora Peruvian food Menu
Welcome to Jora Peruvian Food, your gateway to authentic Peruvian cuisine nestled in the heart of San Jose. This trendy eatery, located at 192 W St John St, is a must-visit for anyone craving bold flavors and vibrant dishes. Jora's menu is a celebration of Peru's diverse culinary heritage, featuring delightful starters like the Chicken Causa and Potato with Yellow Pepper Sauce, alongside their notable signature ceviches including the Classic Ceviche and innovative vegan options.
The main courses boast masterpieces like Lomo Saltado, which has garnered rave reviews for its perfectly balanced seasonings and tender beef, making it a favorite for many diners. With a welcoming atmosphere including outdoor seating and dog-friendly options, Jora is perfect for groups or a brunch outing. Plus, they cater to diverse dietary preferences with vegan selections and delicious cocktails during happy hour. Experience elevated Peruvian dining that brings joy to every palate!
Starters
CHICKEN CAUSA (CAUSA DE POLLO)
Shredded chicken breast, lemon aji amarillo potato dough, homemade mayonnaise, hard boil eggs, olives
POTATO WITH YELLOW PEPPER SAUCE (PAPA A LA HUANCAINA)
Potato slices, Peruvian yellow pepper sauce, hard boil eggs, black olive
Anticuchos
Causa de camaron
Camaron
CLASSIC CEVICHE
Catch of the day, classic tigers milk, canchita chulpi, choclo, yam
MIXED CEVICHE (CEVICHE MIXTO)
Catch of the day, shrimp, calamari, canchita chulpi, choclo, yam, aji amarillo tigers milk
VEGAN CEVICHE (CEVICHE VEGANO)
Grilled chimichurri tofu, cucumber, choclo, baked plantain, canchita chulpi, vegan tigers milk
Jora's Signature Ceviches
Main
SEAFOOD RICE (ARROZ CON MARISCOS)
Calamari, shrimp, catch of the day, seafood sauce, rice, green peas
SEAFOOD FRIED RICE (CHAUFA DE MARISCOS)
Calamari, shrimp, catch of the day, ginger-garlic confit, scramble eggs, green onions, bell peppers, rice, criolla salad
SAUTEED BEEF TENDERLOIN AND FRIES ( LOMO SALTADO)
Sauteed beef, onions, tomatoes, aji amarillo, potatoes fries, Peruvian White rice
PORK CONFIT ( CARAPULCRA DE CERDO)
Confit pork butt, dry potato stew, Peruvian White rice, criolla salad
CHICKEN FRIED RICE ( CHAUFA DE POLLO)
Chicken thigh, scramble eggs, ginger-garlic confit, bell pepper, green onions, rice, criolla salad
STEAK AND EGG RELOADED ( BISTEC A LO POBRE)
Grilled Beef tenderloin bistek, handcrafted potato fries, sunny side up egg, fried plantain, Peruvian white rice, salsa criolla
PERUVIAN CHICKEN PARTY 1/4 (POLLADA)
Chicken, potatoes fries, Peruvian White rice, cabbage salad.
TALLARINES PESTO WITH CHICKEN POLLADA ( TALLARINES VERDES)
Macaroon, Peruvian style pesto, chicken Milanese, nuts
Vegan Entree
Grilled chimichurri tofu, seasonal veggies, Peruvian White rice, potatoes fries, vegan sauce
PERUVIAN CALAMARI
Fried calamari, yuca fries, acevichada sauce, uchu hot sauce, criolla sauce
2-Egg
Any style.
Peruvian White Rice
Fried Plantain
Salsa Criolla
CHIMICHURRI
YUCCA FRIES ( YUCA FRITAS)
Peruvian Ranch
Canchita Chulpi
Choclo
Sides
Desserts
Mazamorra
Peruvian purple corn pudding, cinnamon.
Peruvian Rice Pudding
Arroz con leche
Combinado
Half Peruvian purple corn pudding, half Peruvian ice puding
Alfajor cookies
Crumbly cookies, dulce de leche, powder sugar
Chicha Morada
Purple corn, orange juice, lime juice, pineapple, cinnamon, star anise, clove and simple syrup.
Inca kola
Coca Cola
Coca Cola Light
Fanta
Sprite
Maracuya (Passion Fruit)
Drinks
Sandwiches
FRIED FISH (Pan con Pescado)
Battered fish, Peruvian tartar sauce, lettuce, tomato, criolla salsa
PORK & SWEET POTATO (Pan con Chicharron)
Confit pork butt, roasted sweet potato topped with a crispy red onion criolla salad
STEAK & EGG RELOADED (Pan con Carne)
Grilled steak, grilled onion, Sunnyside up egg, fried plantain, chimichurri, Peruvian ranch
CHICKEN (Pan con Pollo)
Shredded juicy chicken breast, celery bits, homemade mayo, tomato, lettuce
HUACHANA SAUSAGE (PAN CON SALCHICHA HUACHANA)
Huachana sausage and scrambled eggs
CHICKEN & CILANTRO (Aguadito de Pollo)
Chicken tight, cilantro base, carrots, peas, rice, choclo, criolla salsa (on the side)
