Stella’s Empanadas & Argentine Grill Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Stella’s Empanadas & Argentine Grill, a culinary gem located at 615 Elm St, Kearny, NJ. Indulge in an authentic Argentine experience with a menu that boasts freshly made empanadas prepared to order. Each golden-brown pastry is a delight, filled with options like spicy beef and creamy chicken cheese, ensuring a burst of flavor in every bite.
Beyond empanadas, Stella’s offers hearty entrees such as the Complete Argentine—available in both chicken and beef varieties, served with two fried eggs, house salad, and fries. Don't miss out on their delectable desserts, including the Strawberry Cheesecake empanada or the rich Chocolate Fantasy cake, each priced at just $3.75.
With excellent service and a welcoming atmosphere, Stella’s is more than a restaurant; it’s a haven for food lovers. Discover why patrons rave about their meals and the warmth of the staff. Visit today for a taste of Argentina!
Box of 12 empanadas (FRIED)
DOZEN EMPANADAS
These are fried (like we normally make them) PLEASE LIST HOW MANY OF EACH & WHAT FLAVOR OF EACH
BAKED Dozen Empanadas
PLEASE NOTE BAKED empanadas have a longer prep time (in. 45 min) Select which flavors & how many of each? (Singles wont be labeled)
Baked* Beef W/ Olive (SINGLE)
Baked
Baked* Chicken W/ Olive (SINGLE)
Baked
Baked* Ham & Cheese (SINGLE)
Baked
Baked* Spinach & Cheddar (SINGLE)
Baked
Box of 12 empanadas (BAKED)
NEW ITEMS
Stella's BUENO BOX (Individual Meal)
Try our individual meal boxes!! Includes your choice of 3 empanadas, fresh toss salad, Spanish yellow rice & one of each of our famous dipping sauces. (NO SUBSTITUTIONS)
Stella's Super Fries
Fries topped with diced ham, bacon, cheese & 2 fried eggs
Bueno Bowl
Try one of our mouthwatering "Bueno Bowls" filled with yellow spanish rice, mixed veggies, black bean, red peppers, mozz & cheddar cheese. Comes with a 2 ounce container of our pink sauce. Add a protein for extra: Chicken or Beef
Chori-Pan (Argentine Chorizo Sandwich)
Argentine grilled chorizo grilled to perfection topped with our homemade Chimichurri sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions & mayo on a Portuguese roll served with fries
Beef
Our "secret" family recipe. Savory ground beef and an olive.
Beef & Cheese
Our "secret" family recipe. Savory ground beef with Cheddar cheese.
Beef & Potato
Our "secret" family recipe. Savory ground beef with our homemade mashed potatoes.
Spicy Beef
Our "secret" family recipe. Savory ground beef with our homemade Bombero sauce.
Chicken
Our famous chicken filling with an olive.
Chicken & Cheese
Our famous chicken filling with Cheddar cheese.
Chicken & Rice
Our famous chicken filling with our homemade yellow rice.
Chicken Calabrese
Our famous chicken filling with roasted peppers, tomato, and mozzarella mixed with our homemade chimichurri.
Buffalo Chicken
Buffalo chicken with bleu cheese and a kick.
Spicy Chicken
Our famous chicken filling with our homemade bombero sauce.
Italiano
Ham, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, and our homemade tomato sauce.
Ham & Cheese
Fresh ham with Cheddar cheese.
BBQ Pork
BBQ pulled pork
Philly Cheesesteak
Our homemade Philly cheesesteak, with our savory homemade cheese sauce.
Meat/Chicken Empanadas
Vegetarian Empanada Flavors
Calabrese
Mozzarella cheese, with roasted peppers, tomato, and our homemade chimichurri sauce.
Spinach & Cheese
Our tasty spinach with Cheddar cheese.
Spinach & Mushroom
Vegan. Our tasty spinach with sauteed mushrooms and onions.
Corn
Cheesy (mozzarella) corn, with red peppers.
Mac & Cheese
Homemade macaroni and five cheeses.
Potato & Cheese
Delicious homemade buttery/garlic mashed potatoes with Cheddar cheese.
Mozzarella Cheese
Mozzarella cheese empanada: Choice of fillings includes a variety of meats, cheeses, veggies, and sweet options.
Grilled Marinated Chicken Panini
Grilled chicken breast marinated in our famous Chimichurri sauce topped with lettuce, tomato, onions, mayo & cheese -served with fries
Grilled Beef Steak Panini
Grilled beef steak topped with lettuce, tomato, onions, mayo & cheese-served with fries
Pizzanini
Grilled panini with our homemade marinara sauce & melted Mozz cheese (Kids love these)
Panini
Desserts
Baked Grandma's Apple
Think. ... its grandma's apple pie inside an empanada.
Argentine Delight
Rich cheesecake with dulce De leche caramel.
Strawberry Cheesecake
Sweet empanada filled with creamy strawberry cheesecake.
Chocolate Fantasy
Double dark chocolate cake with dulce De leche caramel.
Chocolate Layer Cake
Served with whipped cream unless otherwise specified
2 Caramel Filled Churros
Chicken Milanesa (Cutlet)
Boneless chicken breast, breaded fried to perfection topped with lettuce, tomato , onions & mayo. Served w/ French fries
Beef Milanesa (Cutlet)
Beef cutlet breaded and fried to perfection topped with lettuce, tomato , onions & mayo. Served w/ French fries
Marinated Grilled Chicken
Marinated boneless chicken breast, topped with some of our famous chimichurri/with lettuce, tomato ,onions & mayo. Served w/ French fries
Chicken Parmesan
Our chicken Milanesa with homemade marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese only. French fries included
Chori-Pan (Argentine Chorizo Sandwich)
Argentine grilled chorizo grilled to perfection topped with our homemade Chiichurri sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions & mayo on a Portuguese roll served with fries
Sandwich De Miga (Ham/Chz Tea Sandwich)
Traditional Argentine tea sandwich made with very thin bread along with thinly cut ham & muenster cheese. Great light sandwich!
Sandwich De Miga VEGGIE (Tea Sandwich)
Traditional Argentine tea sandwich made with very thin bread, lettuce, tomatoes, roasted peppers & green olives. Great light sandwich! Served with fries.
Sandwich De Miga (Triple Tea Sandwich)
Traditional Argentine tea sandwich made with very thin bread along with thinly cut ham, muenster cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, chopped hard boiled eggs & mayo. Great light sandwich! Served with fries
Tostados (Grilled Ham & Cheese Miga Sandwich)
Grilled ham & cheese sandwich on super thin white bread with ketchup. Served with fries.
Lomito (Beef Steak Sandwich)
Grilled beef steak topped with sauteed onions, mozz., fried egg, lettuce, tomato & mayo. Served with fries.
Croissant (Egg, Ham & Cheese)
Fluffy, flakely croissant with scrambled eggs, ham & cheese
Grilled Ham & Cheese Croissant
Grilled cheese w ham on a fluffy croissant
Sandwiches
Burgers
Bangin' Hamburger
Our homemade, thick and juicy ground beef burger topped with lettuce, tomato , onions & mayo. Served w/ French fries
All American Cheeseburger
Our homemade, thick and juicy ground beef burger with American cheese topped with lettuce, tomato , onions & mayo. Served w/ French fries
Juicy Bacon Cheeseburger
Our homemade, thick and juicy ground beef burger, with American cheese, and sizzling bacon topped with lettuce, tomato , onions & mayo. Served w/ French fries
Calabrese Burger
Our homemade, thick and juicy ground beef burger, topped with mozzarella cheese, roasted peppers, fresh tomatoes, and Stella's homemade chimichurri/topped with lettuce, tomato , onions & mayo. Served w/ French fries
Popeye Burger
Our homemade, thick and juicy ground beef burger, topped with mozzarella cheese and fresh sauteed spinach topped with lettuce, tomato , onions & mayo. Served w/ French fries
Tango Burger
Our homemade, thick and juicy ground beef burger, topped with mozzarella cheese, and Stella's homemade chimichurri sauce/topped with lettuce, tomato , onions & mayo. Served w/ French fries
Mamma Mia Pizza Burger
Topped with only our homemade marinara sauce and mozzarella . Served w/ French fries
The "2 Cheese" Burger
Try our homemade juicy burger topped with Mutz & Cheddar cheese. We add lettuce, tomatoes, mayo & onions on a Portuguese roll served with fries
The Greek
Our famous homemade beef burger, topped with sauteed fresh spinach and feta cheese/topped with lettuce, tomato , onions & mayo. Served w/ French fries
The Frenchman
Our famous ground beef burger, topped with sauteed onions and Swiss cheese/topped with lettuce, tomato , onions & mayo. Served w/ French fries
The Stellllllllla
Our famous homemade beef burger, topped with bacon, ham, fried egg, and American cheese/topped with lettuce, tomato , onions & mayo. Served w/ French fries
Stella's Favorite Burgers
Entrees
The Complete Argentine (Chicken)
Chicken cutlet topped with two fried eggs. Comes with a small house salad on the side, and French fries
Milanesa Napolitana (Chicken)
Milanesa topped with homemade marinara sauce, ham and mozzarella cheese. Served with French fries on the side
Argentine Chicken Platter
Chicken Cutlet accompanied with Spanish yellow rice & fries
Churrasco Argentino (Skirt Steak)
Shirk Steak cooked to perfection w/ sauteed garlic cloves & a small chimichurri sauce. Served w/ FFs, salad & bread
Argentine Beef Platter
Beef cutlet accompanied with Spanish yellow rice & fries
Bueno Bowl
Try one of our mouthwatering "Bueno Bowls" filled with yellow spanish rice, mixed veggies, black bean, red peppers, mozz & cheddar cheese. Comes with a 2 ounce container of our pink sauce. Add: Chicken or Beef
The Complete Argentine (Beef)
Beef cutlet topped with two fried eggs. Comes with a small house salad on the side, and French fries
Milanesa Napolitana (Beef)
Beef milanesa topped with homemade marinara sauce, ham and mozzarella cheese. Served with French fries on the side
Lomito Al Plato (Beef Steak Platter)
Beef steak topped with sauteed onions, mozz., 2 fried eggs. Served with potato salad, small house salad, fries & bread
Bueno Box
Perfect meal for one! Choose any 3 empanadas of your choice, includes 1 of each dipping sauce, small salad & small Spanish rice
Penne Alla Vodka
Try our mouth watering pasta dish. Straight from Nonna's kitchen and postive you will be super satisfied. You can add chicken or beef as well
Penne With Homemade Marinara Sauce
You wont regret ordering this dish! Penne topped with our homemade marinara sauce. You can also add chicken or beef as well
American Cheese
A slice of mild and creamy cheese, often used to enhance various dishes with its smooth texture.
French Fries
Crispy golden strips of deliciousness served hot and seasoned to perfection.
Chimi-Chimi Fries
French fries with chimichurri sauce.
French Fries With Cheese
Fries topped with Mutz cheese
Bacon Cheese Fries
made to order
House Salad
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, and green sliced olives with balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
Stellaaaaa Super Fries
Fries bacon, ham, 2 fried eggs & American cheese
Ensalada Rusa (Homemade Potato Salad)
Spanish Yellow Rice
Homemade Spanish yellow rice
Side Orders / Add Ons
Specialty Salads
Rosario Salad
Stella's delicious marinated grilled chicken breast over Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, green sliced olives, mozzarella cheese, roasted red pepper, with balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
Mar Del Plata Beef Cutlet Over Salad
Breaded and cooked to perfection beef cutlet topped on a fresh bed of romaine lettuce, shredded mozzarella, roasted peppers, green olives, jersey tomatoes, red onions. Included is one ounce container of chimichurri.
Cordoba Salad Chicken Cutlet Over Salad
Breaded and cooked to perfection chicken cutlet topped on a fresh bed of romaine lettuce, shredded mozzarella, roasted peppers, green olives, jersey tomatoes, red onions. Included is one ounce container of chimichurri.
Buenos Aires Salad
Stella's delectable churrasco (skirt steak) over romaine lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, green olives, mozzarella cheese, roasted red peppers, with balsamic vinegar & olive oil.
Bombero MASON JAR
Mason Jar 7 ounce Super spicy homemade sauce
Argentine Chimichurri 1ou
1 ounce Homemade garlic & parsley Argentine Sauce
"Pink" Lrg Sauce
Mayo based with a hint of Siracha & Ketchup 2 ounce
Argentine Chimmichurri MASON Jar
Mason jar full of happiness 7 ounce
HOT* Bombero Sauce 1ou
Made with chilis & hot peppers 1 ounce
HOT* Bombero Sauce 2ou
2 oun Homemade with 5 different chilis & peppers SPICY
Argentine Chimichurri 2oun
2 ounce homemade garlic & parsley Argentine sauce
"Pink" Sauce Small
Mayo based with a hint of Siracha & Ketchup
Stella's Famous Dipping Sauce
Beverages
Can Of Soda (Pick One)
Coke Diet Coke Orange Soda Sprite Gingerale Brisk Ice Tea
Poland Spring Water
16.9 Oz
Tropicana Orange Juice 11 Ou
Freshly squeezed Tropicana orange juice, typically rich in vitamin C and natural fruit flavors.