Carlos and Lizbeth Torres left Puerto Rico with generational recipes and a dream of sharing their culture through food — and Torres Café became the proof.
Roots That Cross the Water
Carlos and Lizbeth brought their Puerto Rican heritage to Perth Amboy with a singular mission: real flavors, no shortcuts, made the way it's always been done.
A Place That Feels Like Home
Walk in and regulars will tell you it feels like their grandmother's kitchen back on the island. Carlos and Liz are here, they know your name, and that warmth is in every plate.
Recipes That Go Deep
From mofongo to surullitos to tostones de pana — dishes genuinely hard to find made this carefully outside of Puerto Rico. Every plate honors a generational recipe.
The Empanadas That Made History
Voted Top 10 Best Empanadas in New Jersey and featured on News 12 — it wasn't a surprise to the regulars. Millions sold, each one still handcrafted with the same care as the first.
Perth Amboy's Own Table
From quinceañeras to corporate lunches, Torres Café caters celebrations across New Jersey — sending pasteles and empanadas to families and businesses who want a taste of the real thing.