Discover Nina’s Cafe, your local Ecuadorian Restaurant in Foster City, CA 94404, serving traditional dishes and a welcoming atmosphere for every guest. Rated 4.70 stars by 80 reviewers, we’re known for great service and quality and convenient accessible facilities.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Nina’s Cafe
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Ground beef, minced bell peppers, onions, and seasoning.
Ground beef, raisins, minced bell peppers, onions, and seasoning.
Sliced ham and mozzarella cheese.
Shredded chicken breast, minced bell peppers, onions, and seasoning.
Shredded chicken breast, spicy sauce, minced bell peppers, onions, and seasoning.
Mozzarella cheese.
Mushroom, red chili flakes, green onions, mozzarella cheese, and seasoning.
Spinach, green onions, mozzarella cheese, and seasoning.
Guava, cream cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
Nutella.
Marinated prawns, tomato, onions, and cilantro served with a mix of plantain chips, roasted corn nuts, and popcorn.
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
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.
Fresh Tuna, yuca, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, spices, and pickled onions. Plantain chips and corn nuts.
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.
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.
Sliced Turkey Breast, house cranberry sauce, and sliced almonds served with a fruit salad.
Spinach Tortilla with grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, onion, Parmesan cheese, and pesto sauce.
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
Golden carbonated beverage with a unique flavor, featuring a blend of artificial and natural flavors. 12 fl oz can.
Sparkling water, served in a bottle, often features a refreshing and effervescent quality with a clean taste.
Chicha morada is a traditional Peruvian beverage made from purple corn, typically includes hints of apple, cinnamon, and sometimes clove or lime.
Classic citrus refreshment.
A refreshing beverage made with the pulp of ripe passion fruits, often enjoyed for its tropical sweetness and tartness.
Refreshing strawberry-infused lemonade, a perfect summer thirst-quencher.
Freshly brewed, aromatic blend to kick-start your day.
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
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.
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
A tangy and slightly spicy red sauce with visible sesame seeds, perfect for adding a kick to your meal.
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.
Smooth green sauce with a hint of herbs and spices.
Smoky chipotle aioli with a creamy texture and subtle spice, perfect for adding a flavorful kick to your favorite dishes.
Breaded Chicken Breast. Served with white rice and lemon vinaigrette salad
Breaded Tilapia. Served with white rice and lemon vinaigrette salad.
Pasta with sun- dried tomato sauce and grilled chicken breast. Served with a slice of garlic bread.
3 Oven Baked Lamb Chops. Served with cilantro rice and seasonal vegetables.
Lamb stew served with red rice and sweet plantains
Grilled Fresh New York Steak topped with Chimichurri sauce. Served with a side of limed pickled onion salad.
Hear from our valued guests
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!
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 trying everything else on the menu!
Best omelette I ever had in the bay area. Highly recommended. Definitely revisit next time. Their empanadas are really good. Recommended mushroom.
Wow! what a local gem hidden in Foster City’s Edgewater Plaza.
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.
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.
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!
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.
What a delightful breakfast experience--this place absolutely deserves more love.
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.
Common questions about Nina’s Cafe
Nina’s Cafe is located at 969J Edgewater Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404, United States, Foster City, CA 94404, United States.
You can reach Nina’s Cafe by calling +1 650-830-1109.
Nina’s Cafe has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 80 customer reviews.
Nina’s Cafe features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Nina’s Cafe features the following from the business: Identifies as Latino-owned, Identifies as women-owned.
Nina’s Cafe features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Nina’s Cafe features the following highlights: Great coffee, Serves local specialty.
Nina’s Cafe features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Solo dining.
Nina’s Cafe features the following offerings: Beer, Coffee, Comfort food, Quick bite, Wine.
Nina’s Cafe features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating.
Nina’s Cafe features the following amenities: Restroom.
Nina’s Cafe features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy.
Nina’s Cafe features the following crowd: Family friendly.
Nina’s Cafe features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards.
Nina’s Cafe features the following children: Good for kids.
Nina’s Cafe features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
Nina’s Cafe features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
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