Bronx Latin Dinners With DJs, Live Music and Game Screens

Gathering a group for Latin plates and drinks leads to Castle Hill Avenue and Westchester Avenue, where music and screens fill the rooms.

Round up friends for a Bronx night.
Barrio BX
4.4 (811)
Tue – Wed, Sun, 12:00 – 22:00; Thu, 12:00 – 23:00; Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 00:00 (+1)
1247 Castle Hill Ave

Crispy pernil, bistec encebollado and ribs in a lightly sweet tamarind glaze lead the Puerto Rican menu on Castle Hill Ave. Service is patient and attentive, and live music and community events regularly share the room. Closed Mondays.

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Olivia's
4.3 (615)
Mon – Thu, 15:00 – 01:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 14:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sun, 14:00 – 01:00 (+1)
1854 Westchester Avenue

Happy hour pricing is reasonable at this Westchester Avenue restaurant and lounge, where DJs set the mood and a four-screen monitor shows the game. Drinks include Olivia's nutcracker. Kitchen reviews are mixed, ranging from well-prepared dishes to over-fried ones.

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Doña Pula
4.2 (272)
Mon – Thu, Sun, 11:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 11:00 – 01:00 (+1)
1160 Castle Hill Ave

Oxtail Palangana and Tomahawk steaks headline this Dominican kitchen on Castle Hill Ave, where sports screens and a lively room recall the Dominican Republic for many visitors. Early diners reported slower service typical of a new opening. Open until midnight or later every day.

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Cayena Lounge
4.7 (212)
Mon – Wed, 17:00 – 03:00 (+1); Thu, Sun, 17:00 – 03:30 (+1); Fri – Sat, 17:00 – 04:00 (+1)
1144 Castle Hill Ave

Rum punch and empanadas anchor the bar menu at this Latin American lounge on Castle Hill Ave. Live DJ sets play and flatscreens show the game. Staff stay friendly, and happy hour is popular. Doors open from 5 PM until 3 AM or later.

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