Colombian, Dominican and Tex-Mex Plates at Fair Bronx Prices

4.6 (270)

Mon – Wed, 07:00 – 21:00; Thu – Fri, 07:00 – 22:00; Sat, 08:00 – 22:00; Sun, 08:00 – 21:00

3399 East Tremont Avenue

Guava empanadas stand out at this Throggs Neck Colombian spot, where house cocktails include classic mojitos and a light masa punch. Portions are generous, prices fair, and staff sometimes explain Colombian terms on the menu. The clean dining room suits celebrations.

4.4 (118)

Mon – Fri, 06:00 – 18:00; Sat, 07:00 – 13:00

122 Westchester Square

Morning crowds pack this Westchester Square cafe before 8:30 AM for American and Latin American breakfasts, with Tex-Mex plates, custom salads and fresh juices also on the menu. Prices are wallet-friendly, and cooks joke with regulars. Closed Sunday.

4.2 (89)

Mon – Sat, 08:00 – 21:00; Sun, 09:00 – 18:00

3035 Cross Bronx Expy, Bronx, NY 10465, USA

Well-seasoned Latin American cooking runs from morning through evening off the Cross Bronx Expressway, with front parking for drivers. Prices are moderate, though some lunch plates lean heavily on rice and beans with smaller meat portions.

4.5 (53)

Mon – Fri, 07:00 – 18:00; Sat, 08:00 – 16:00

1130 ZEREGA AVENUE, Bronx, NY, 10462

Hearty, meaty mofongo and fresh mangú draw locals to this simple Zerega Ave deli for Dominican comfort food. Breakfast comes with excellent coffee, baked chicken with rice is a classic plate, portions are large and prices low. Closed Sunday.