Oscar's Kitchen La Casa De La Yaroa Y Patacon

Right by St. James Park on Jerome Avenue, this corner kitchen serves a neighborhood menu that runs from morning bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches to hearty plates like Beef Yaroa, Chicken Yoyo, and shrimp empanadas. Alongside these traditional Dominican favorites and fresh vegetable juices like the Red Machine, the kitchen offers a surprising run of well-crafted vegan meals that hold their own against the meat-heavy standards. The setup is straightforward and affordable, run by a staff known for particularly warm, attentive service.