A Bronx Eating Route Across the Borough

A Bronx eating route worth the subway between stops: a Riverdale Dominican buffet, a Grand Concourse Cajun seafood boil, Mexican in Soundview and Riverdale, and family pozole down in Melrose.

El Tina Riverdale Restaurant
Mon – Sun, 08:00 – 22:00
4.6 (600)
308 West 231st Street

A Riverdale fixture since 1998, serving a rotating buffet of fresh, home-cooked Dominican comfort food. It fits a generous first stop. Open daily, 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Pricing is inexpensive.

Bobo's Crab Shack
Mon – Thu, Sun, 12:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 00:00 (+1)
4.6 (693)
2450 Grand Concourse

On the Grand Concourse, a welcoming spot serves customizable Cajun seafood boils, dry-rub wings, and fried lobster tails. It suits a hands-on group meal. Open to midnight on weekends. Pricing is mid-priced.

Vista Hermosa Restaurant
Mon – Thu, 11:00 – 23:00; Fri, 11:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sat, 10:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 10:00 – 23:00
4.1 (748)
1201 Evergreen Avenue

On Evergreen Avenue, a welcoming eatery pairs authentic Mexican cooking with warm hospitality and occasional live music. It fits a relaxed sit-down. Open to midnight on weekends. Pricing is mid-priced.

Cocina Chente Mezcaleria & Botanas
Mon – Thu, 15:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 14:00 – 23:00; Sun, 12:00 – 22:00
4.4 (743)
3535 Riverdale Avenue

On Riverdale Avenue, a cozy spot plates creative Mexican dishes and craft mezcal cocktails in a music-filled room. It suits a lively dinner. Open to 11:00 PM on weekends. Pricing is mid-priced.

Xochimilco Family Restaurant
4.4 (908)
653 Melrose Ave

In Melrose, a family-run spot makes homemade pozole with warm hospitality that keeps locals coming back. It closes the route late. Open daily to midnight. Pricing is mid-priced.

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