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Cuchifritos is a dominican restaurant in New York, NY.

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Savoring the flavors of the Dominican Republic at Cuchifritos is a must-try experience. This cozy eatery serves up authentic dishes like Chicharrón, Sancocho, and Mangú, all made with love and care. The vibrant atmosphere and attentive service make it a great spot to enjoy a delicious meal with family and friends.

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Yelp: 4.5/5

TripAdvisor: 4.5/5

Google Reviews: 4.4/5

Zomato: 4.3/5

OpenTable: 4.4/5

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Day Night
Day Night -Google user
2 months ago
Best place for local cheap and tasty Spanish food on the go.Their Pasteles and Alcapurrias are delicious.All their drinks are tasty.No place to sit they took chairs away during Covid because local homeless would lounge around other than that place is worth going for the...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 3Spanish Harlem, Pernil 1 lbHighly recommendVegetarian menu or section
arthur king
arthur king -Google user
4 months ago
this spot is a delicious well portioned family run business,i will be back
Take outDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5
Vanessa Rodriguez
Vanessa Rodriguez -Google user
11 months ago
Craving Puerto Rican fritters, in Spanish Harlem. I used to go here as a kid, still family oriented but it’s definitely changed. Not many cuchifritos are left. It’s also hit or miss if you arrive late the fritters pretty much sit underneath the heating light...Read More
Take outLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Somewhat difficult to find parkingParking is unavailable
Ja-Quan Greene
Ja-Quan Greene -Google user
7 years ago
BANGIN authentic Puerto Rican comida. Chicharon was everything. Fried to crispy perfection. Rice and beans were dumb delicious. Wifey had the mofungo with salami con queso. My couple of bites of her dinner were off the charts. Perfect combination of flavors. Great prices (I'm...Read More
Ollie Figueroa
Ollie Figueroa -Google user
5 years ago
You want down to Earth Puerto Rican Spanish Harlem eats? This is your place...The kind of place they still wash the dishes by hand and the food has love in it.
Hai Ngo
Hai Ngo -Google user
5 years ago
I’m told they’ve been a neighborhood staple for 60+ years. Serving puerto rican classics, including some harder to find dishes.
Lee Stat
Lee Stat -Google user
3 years ago
Service was fast and it was packed. Very friendly. Great food. Scrumptious.
Take outLunch$10–20
Calandra Brown
Calandra Brown -Google user
a week ago
The food is very delicious good and affordable. Get your food to go the area is not the best BUT lots of police presence so you will be safe. Try their coco drink
LunchAtmosphere: 2
t Vega
t Vega -Google user
9 months ago
The Spanish food here has consistently been excellent since my childhood. This family-run establishment is incredibly welcoming and supportive of the neighborhood. On September 7, 2024, I visited with my cousin, who hadn't been back to Harlem since 2000. We had a wonderful time together,...Read More
Take outLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 2Rice & Beans, Yellow Rice and Beans, Arroz Con Gandules Y Chuletas FritasSomewhat recommendSlim
Jose Jordan
Jose Jordan -Google user
3 years ago
Terrific food at terrific prices. Locals eat here so you know it's gotta be good. We keep coming back here over and over. If you get yellow or white rice, get the beans to add to them. They have exotic fruit drinks too. No seating...Read More
Cuca
Cuca -Google user
a year ago
I just went there because we were craving some chicharones, we Google the nearest location, and they have the best chicharones ever! And everything else looks amazing! Too bad we live far
Nereida Crespo
Nereida Crespo -Google user
2 months ago
I was back home in NY visiting my family and my brother took me to this Spanish spot in Harlem. The food was really good. I got pernil with rice and beans , Alcapurria & a pasteles. All delicious
Take outLunch$10–20Service: 5Pernil 1 lb, Rice & Beans
Li
Li -Google user
7 months ago
They have good food, but I don’t speak spanish…so it’s usually very difficult for me to order. I usually get scared of coming in here due to the language barrier (sometimes there’s a customer that will help translate). I like to get white...Read More
Take outDinner$1–10Atmosphere: 5Rice and Beans with Chicken
Mrs Martinez
Mrs Martinez -Google user
7 months ago
Make sure we go here when we're in the city. Their cuchifritos are delicious and takes me back to my childhood. Boriqua hasta la muerte 100%.
Take outDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5
Rob
Rob -Google user
a month ago
This is where I go when I want my mothers cooking. From the picture perfect front (displays of the fried hand food) at the front, and inside generous plates of chicken, pernil (pork), and beef with a yellow rice that absolutely tastes like home in...Read More
$10–20Atmosphere: 5Moderate noise2 people
Harlemz Ruthless
Harlemz Ruthless -Google user
2 months ago
I bought some alcapurias on 4/7/2025 from here, and they were delicious. I'm waiting for them to open again today so I can go buy some more. Yum. My husband loves the relleno de papa's.
Take outLunch$1–10Atmosphere: 5
Dominick Ambrosio
Dominick Ambrosio -Google user
2 months ago
If you like the La Cultura Hispana or the Hispanic Culture and all the various foods associated with it. This is the place to visit and eat at. You will not be disappointed. Staff is great and the food definitely represents the Hispanic Culture.
Atmosphere: 5
Jade
Jade -Google user
5 months ago
I've been here twice now and would go daily if possible. There are so many positives about this wonderful establishment. For starters, the food looks mouth watering. The meat is beautifully-seasoned, tender, and it's hard to hold back more and more spoonfuls. Their options seem...Read More
Take outDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 3It is small and usually a line gets heavy but the entryway is wide enough to allow a wheelchair inside
Mariela Audreiana Katyuska Ruiz Mendes
Mariela Audreiana Katyuska Ruiz Mendes -Google user
5 months ago
Love the food and great prices. Place is really small almost no where to sit and place gets packed. It’s more of just order, pick up and go. Don’t eat there trust me. Been going there many years, but because of the people constantly coming...Read More
Atmosphere: 2Very loud, hard to hear1 person, 2 people10-30 minWould not recommendDifficult to find parking
Yolanda Saez
Yolanda Saez -Google user
3 months ago
I have been going to this cuchifrito for over 30 years. We live in NJ and take 1-2 trips per year, It’s my favorite place to have Alcapurrias, pastelillos, morcillas, papas rellenas, and mofongo, the food is delicious If you are puertorican you can appreciate...Read More

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