El Nuevo Bohío

A longtime Bronx fixture serving up classic Puerto Rican comfort food in an old-school, no-frills setting.

  • Mon – Sun, 08:30 – 20:30
  • $$
  • 791 E Tremont Ave
  • 4.1 (1924 reviews)

Description

This neighborhood standby draws both nostalgic regulars and disappointed visitors, resulting in deeply divided opinions on food quality. Loyalists point to the prompt service and classics like Friday's seafood soup as proof of its lasting appeal. However, others report that staples like pernil, alcapurrias, and pasteles can taste mass-produced or reheated, falling short of the spot's legacy. If you visit, expect a fast-moving, efficient operation rather than a fancy dining experience, with prices that some feel no longer match the quality.


Good to know

Closes early SundaysFriday seafood soup

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