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!

Delightful ambiance! Vinateria has an amazing happy hour so it can be close quarters evening time,…read morebut they seem to try their best to accommodate folks which I appreciated. I loved all of the food I devoured and look forward to being back. The veal meatballs were a real stand out and the brussels sprouts were memorable. The bacalao croquettes were great too, and a nice deviation from the usual ham offerings. We also got duck which I'm a fan of, but wish it would have been served warmer. Not pictured is the olive oil cake which I definitely recommend for a not too sweet treat to round out dinner. For drinks, I tried the Hugo Spritz which was too sweet for my liking. I was won over by a pear cocktail that seemed quite popular. I don't recall the name, but it should be on your list! Service was as good as it can be in a busy place. Food came out quickly! I loved the diverse communal vibes in here and look forward to visiting again and trying out their calamari and other seafood offerings.

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

I was looking for a good breakfast. A friend recommended this place so I stopped by here for some…read moremangu with the works(onions, eggs, fried cheese and salami). Everyone in there was nice and the service was great. However the food didn't match the great service. It wasn't the best I've had but I wanted to give this place a try. I didn't try any lunch or dinner items so I cannot speak to that. Pero el desayuno era no bueno.

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.

We ordered from Caridad on a Saturday night because my sister didn't feel like cooking for the…read morewhole family. We were all excited to enjoy a nice meal together, but the chicharrón de pollo was a big letdown. It was so salty that none of us could eat it. My niece, nephew, parents, friend, sister and I all tried, and it was just impossible. We ended up throwing it away, which was really disappointing. We also waited a long time for it and after an hour, they brought the wrong ones. We ordered the bone ones and they brought the boneless. The rest of the food was much better. The sancocho was actually the star of the night. My dad loved it, and when I tried it, it was flavorful and delicious. The pork mofongo and white rice were also tasty and well prepared. It's just frustrating that the chicharrón de pollo, which is usually something we all enjoy, was so oversalted that it took away from the experience. I'm hoping this was just an off night because the other dishes showed they can make really good food.

Great ambiance but I got the $16 calamari and it was gross. The service was fair and staff was…read morefriendly. Food pictured not even edible. They did refund me but I was too disappointed to order anything else.