Do not bother with this place. Really EXPENSIVE; Yellow rice, Black beans, Tail with 3 BBQ ribs =…read more$25 "Lunch special" according to the hostess. So it's not even a FULL SERVING. Not worth it. I think as a Dominican since they cater to other people they charge whatever they want and expect no complaints. For one person it's too much MOVE ALONG, GO FURTHER UPTOWN AND SAVE SOME MONEY.

The food was super good man and my fiancé loved it they were super chill and the service was nice…read moreall I can say is I 100% recommend this to anyone

Just walked out because a lady at the counter with pink rollers in her hair was mad because I told…read moreher to not put beans on top of my rice and so I had her start over. I live in the neighborhood 3 blocks away and always get the pernil rice and beans large, typically no more than $14. Because I came from the airport with my travel luggage, she probably thought I wasn't from here. Once I was rung up, it was $24. I told her I've BEEN coming here and know that a large is not $24 for RICE AND BEANS AND PORK IN NEW YORK. I've been coming here since 2021. She tried scamming me while giving me the scraps left of pernil in the tray. I walked out. That was disrespectful. Never again.

Whenever I don't feel like cooking, I can always count on this place for delicious and affordable…read morefood. They have a buffet style menu as well as a menu you can order out of. The line is long but moves quickly. The staff is friendly. There are dine in tables available if you want to eat your food at the restaurant. They accept cards, and Apple Pay.

I was here over the weekend with my husband and sat outside, which I was hesitant to do at first…read moredue to the scaffolding but we were accommodated with a nice table on the side and stayed for over 4 hours. The food was great but the service was the real highlight. We were waited on by a nice young man who happens to go to the same college I did! The service was great and the staff were attentive. We will be back!

Don't be deceived by the Michelin Guide pages framed in the window. While the restaurant has a…read morecozy, candlelit interior, the meal was deeply disappointing. The salads we ordered were underseasoned and lacked even basic salt. The farro salad, which was described as containing mint and watercress, was missing both ingredients. When I mentioned this to our waitress, she replied, "The watercress is in there--it's just chopped up really small." As someone with a discerning palate, I can say with confidence that those ingredients were simply absent. They were the very reason I ordered the dish, so this was particularly frustrating. My steak frites, ordered medium-rare, arrived well done. I would have mentioned it had our waitress returned to check on our meal or asked whether we needed another round of drinks--but she never did. To add to the disappointment, focaccia was delivered to nearly every other table. It wasn't listed on the menu, but we were never offered any. A disappointing evening overall.

Far out unbelievable the food and drinks are sensational this is my favorite place to go…read moreespecially for breakfast definitely on my number one list

Took my family here to eat on 7/17 since my daughter is moving away we wanted to have a nice brunch…read morewith her it was 5 of us as we sat in the back of the restaurant waiting for our food a mouse ran by our feet we inform the sever nothing was done all they did was move our table no manager came to apologize for the inconvenience nothing was taking off our bill nothing was giving to us NOTHING WAS DONE I will never ever return to this restaurant it's nasty from the attitudes to the food and service STAY AWAY FROM HERE

Fricking yum Amazing flavor…read moreGreat value Friendly staff Have to add more characters to post

Best chicharron on Earth, you hear me? I can only make it out here once or twice a year so all I do…read moreis yearn in between visits. The first time I ordered from here it was a shot in the dark but my food arrived with a sweet, thank you message on the bag and pure magic on the inside. Visiting is always a pleasure as well! Very warm staff who recommended I try their house-made garlic sauce which elevated a dish that already broke the scale. I think I'm ready to put somebody on payroll just so they can fetch this for me on a regular basis since I'm out of range on all delivery apps. I hear they're under new management as of the last year or so and I hope the quality of the food and kindness of the staff still remains. Stopping by will be my first order of business in 2026. **Can somebody local please update with their new phone number, the one listed is no longer accurate**

I'm at the point where I'm backtracking through all the restaurants I've been to over the years but…read morenever got around to reviewing. For the great places, I guess you could say I'm correcting an injustice. They deserved the recognition a long time ago. For the bad ones... well, let's just say I'm finally exposing them. Either way, it's time to clear the backlog. BB

Tasty food with friendly service! Came here on a Saturday night with a friend and most tables were…read moretaken. However, it seems like there was always 1-2 available, so if you're looking to dine in you shouldn't need to wait. We opted to split the chow fan mixto (mixed fried rice) and longaniza mofongo. Both were so good! I typically don't really care for mofongo, but this one was very flavorful and not dry like others I've had. The mixto fried rice was also delicious and they definitely did not skimp on the meats! My friend and I tried our best to eat it all and were still bested. I would order both again. Service was friendly and they have a small discount if you pay in cash. Overall very tasty food that I would venture back up for!

When you visit Cuchifritos, expect a constant line and no air conditioning. The staff isn't super…read morefriendly, but they are highly efficient and keep the crowd moving quickly so you get your food fast. We ordered a lot to try. The arroz con gandules was a solid, well-seasoned base for the meal and came in a generous portion. We also grabbed a couple of pastelillos. The pastelillos con carne and the pastelillo con queso both had a great crunch and were packed with filling. The alcapurria was fried well with a solid exterior, and the inside was full of seasoned meat. To finish it off, we had the bacalaitos, which were huge, savory codfish fritters with crispy edges. It gets hot inside and you will have to wait, but the efficient service and excellent food make it a strong 4 star spot.

Never go here. If you do end up visiting this less‑than‑stellar establishment, avoid the bistec…read moreencebollado at all costs. I'm not even sure what kind of meat they used, but it definitely wasn't cubed steak. The pork chops were fried far too hard, the rice started off promising but quickly fell flat, and the beans were just okay--they serve white beans, and I'm used to pink. The alcapurria was passable, but the masa was mediocre and the filling wasn't beef; it tasted more like chicken or turkey. Honestly, disregard this entire review and save yourself the trouble--don't even bother coming to the 116th St. cuchifritos.

Great Customer service, ordered food 3 weeks in advance and they accommodated my every request…read more Thank you Grini's. Spanish speaking, but understanding English and my broken spanish very well is a plus.

Can't go Wrong with grilled chicken and yellow rice, sweet plantains, and honey mustard with garlic…read moresauce