Dominican Plates Across the Bronx From Cuchifritos to Mangu

4.3 (1,145)

Mon – Sun, 09:00 – 23:00

158 E 188th St

Homestyle Puerto Rican and Dominican plates fill the steam table at this snug, inexpensive counter serve on E 188th St, with fresh tropical juices poured alongside. Hours run from 9 AM to 11 PM every day.

4.3 (952)

Tue – Thu, Sun, 10:00 – 20:00; Fri – Sat, 10:00 – 21:00

1A East 183 Street

Crispy Dominican chicharron with tender yuca is the draw at this unassuming East 183 Street spot. Plates come with sweet plantains or onion-topped yuca, and the grill also turns out a Spanish-style jerk chicken made without heat. Counter staff are lively, service is basic.

4.4 (169)

Mon – Sat, 06:30 – 20:30; Sun, 07:00 – 20:00

205 W 231st St

Breakfast is the early draw, with fresh mangu and Tres Golpes alongside rich, tender oxtail. Guests praise the friendly service and generous portions at this homey W 231st St kitchen, which once turned around an order for 20 people in 20 minutes.

4.2 (1,791)

Mon – Fri, Sun, 07:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sat, 07:00 – 01:00 (+1)

135 W Kingsbridge Rd

Open in the Bronx from 2000 onward, this W Kingsbridge Rd dining room serves roast chicken, garlic bread, stewed meats and mofongo, with house sangria buy-one-get-one-free Monday through Thursday. Gratuity is typically added automatically, and a free parking lot sits behind the building.