Jollof Rice and Puerto Rican Plates in the Bronx

4.1 (1,924)

Mon – Sun, 08:30 – 20:30

791 E Tremont Ave

Puerto Rican comfort food like pernil, alcapurrias, pasteles and a Friday seafood soup moves quickly at this longtime counter at 791 E Tremont Ave. Opinions on the cooking are divided, service is prompt, and it is open daily from 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM.

4.3 (809)

Mon – Sat, 07:00 – 19:30; Sun, 07:00 – 18:00

850 E Tremont Ave

Blueberry pancakes, waffles, burgers, paninis and Mexican plates share the menu with strong coffee at this clean spot at 850 E Tremont Ave. Some find portions small for the price, and it opens daily at 7 AM, closing at 7:30 PM or 6 PM on Sunday.

4.3 (181)

Mon – Sun, 12:30 – 22:30

861 E Tremont Ave #4

Smoky, non-greasy Jollof rice, fufu with light soup and cow leg or fish, and fried yam with pepper fill generous plates at this quiet Ghanaian room at 861 E Tremont Ave. Service can be slow at times, and it opens daily from 12:30 PM to 10:30 PM.

3.9 (352)

Mon – Sun, 07:00 – 20:00

1025 EAST 163 STREET

Custom breakfast orders, lamb gyros, quesadillas and burgers fill a large menu at this simple, clean diner at 1025 E 163rd St, which traces its roots to Amsterdam Avenue. Execution can be uneven, and it is open daily from 7 AM to 8 PM.