Bronx Latin Counters From Dominican Pork to Pastelillos

4.3 (644)

Mon – Sat, 06:00 – 22:00

1328 Randall Ave

Roasted pork and hearty breakfasts headline the homestyle Dominican cooking at this Randall Ave eatery, which opens early six days a week. Regulars point to the bacon, egg and cheese, there is a seating area, and feedback on service is occasionally mixed.

4.3 (228)

Mon – Sat, 08:00 – 21:00

1003 E 163rd St

Rotating weekly menus keep the steam table changing at this E 163rd St staple. Rice and beans come in big, shareable portions, and one combo plate plus a side can feed a family of five. Parking nearby is limited, and service can be inconsistent.

4.6 (704)

Tue – Sun, 10:00 – 19:00

915 Avenue St John, Bronx, NY 10455, USA

Puerto Rican finger foods are the draw at this long-standing Avenue St John counter, led by homemade pastelillos and alcapurrias. Prices are inexpensive, service moves fast, and regulars pair the snacks with homemade lemonade. The kitchen is closed Mondays.

4.2 (161)

Mon – Thu, 06:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sun, 06:00 – 03:00 (+1)

899 E 169th St

Crispy-skinned pork, chicken over rice and meat with garlic sauce fill the plates at this E 169th St spot, for takeout or a sit-down meal. Bachata, reggaeton and salsa play loud inside, karaoke nights run, and doors stay open late Friday through Sunday.