The 20 Best Places to Eat and Stay in Bronx
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The best places to eat and stay in Bronx, according to the experts: The New York Times, The Infatuation, and Time Out have all weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Lechonera La Piraña comes out on top.
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Tobalá and 188 Cuchifritos hold the next two places. The New York Times shows up on more of this list than any other guide, with Michelin Guide next.
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Rank 1. Lechonera La Piraña
Puerto Rican
The awards
- The New York Times The New York Times: 2022 · 3 stars, Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: #23 · The 25 Best Restaurants In NYC
- Time Out Time Out: The 45 best restaurants in NYC right now
- The New York Times 2022 · 3 stars, Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review
- The Infatuation #23 · The 25 Best Restaurants In NYC
- Time Out The 45 best restaurants in NYC right now
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Rank 2. Tobalá
Modern Oaxacan
House-made blue and yellow corn tortillas arrive before you've even thought about ordering, which tells you something about how this Oaxacan restaurant in Riverdale operates. The room is modern and low-lit, with clay masks and pottery that nod to the region without tipping into theme park territory. Mezcal gets serious attention at the bar, and the dark mole negro on the enmoladas de pato is the kind of sauce that takes days to make.
The awards
- The New York Times The New York Times: 2023 · 2 stars, Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Restaurant
- Grub Street Grub Street: The 40 Best Restaurants for Kids (and Parents!)
- The New York Times 2023 · 2 stars, Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
- Grub Street The 40 Best Restaurants for Kids (and Parents!)
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Rank 3. 188 Cuchifritos
Caribbean
The awards
- Eater The Best Classic Restaurants in NYC
- The New York Times #87 · The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City
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Rank 3. Mario's Restaurant
Historic Italian
The awards
- Eater The Best Classic Restaurants in NYC
- Grub Street The 40 Best Restaurants for Kids (and Parents!)
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Rank 5. Çka Ka Qëllu
Eastern European
Glass cases of embroidered regional dress line the walls of this Albanian restaurant on Arthur Avenue, next to the old retail market, where the food runs to burek and cabbage rolls stuffed with ground veal. The Bronx's Albanian community has been quietly growing for decades, and this is where it eats. The menu is the comforting, filling kind, and the brumat sampler is a reasonable place to start if you've never eaten Albanian before.
The awards
- The New York Times The New York Times: 2019 · 2 stars, Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Restaurant
- The New York Times The New York Times: #96 · The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City
- The New York Times 2019 · 2 stars, Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
- The New York Times #96 · The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City
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Rank 6. La Morada
Mexican
The awards
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2022 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Restaurant
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: Mole Poblano · 25 Iconic Dishes That Define New York
- James Beard Awards 2022 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Restaurant
- The Infatuation Mole Poblano · 25 Iconic Dishes That Define New York
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The awards
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Rank 8. Patricia's
Italian
The brick oven is the anchor here, turning out thin-crusted pizzas with just enough char on a Morris Park block that mostly ignores trends. Patricia's is a sit-down Italian restaurant with high ceilings, exposed brick, and a semi-open kitchen that makes the room feel lively without being loud. The wine list leans into obscure Italian varietals, and the cocktails are worth a look before you settle in for something from the sea.
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Restaurant
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Rank 8. Seis Vecinos
Central American Mexican
A sunny corner restaurant at the base of a grand Bronx building, Seis Vecinos pulls from El Salvador, Honduras, and Mexico without trying to smooth everything into a unified thesis. Papusas, baleadas, and enchiladas share the menu without apology. The guacamole arrives in a molcajete and gets finished at the table, which is exactly the right way to start. The staff is warm and the room follows suit.
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Restaurant
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Rank 10. Ajo y Oregano
Caribbean
The awards
- The New York Times The New York Times: 2018 · Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review
- The New York Times The New York Times: #42 · The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City
- The New York Times 2018 · Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review
- The New York Times #42 · The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City
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The awards
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Rank 12. Dukagjini Burek
Albanian Eastern European
The awards
- The New York Times The New York Times: #55 · The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City
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Rank 12. Kingston Tropical
Jamaican
The awards
- The New York Times The New York Times: #72 · The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City
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Rank 14. Casa Della Mozzarella
Old-School Italian
The awards
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The awards
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Rank 14. Louie & Ernie's Pizza
Pizzeria
A short staircase down from a quiet Schuylerville corner takes you into one of those slice shops that seems to exist slightly outside of time. Louie & Ernie's has been around forever, slinging margherita pies and sausage pizzas to a neighborhood that hasn't changed much either. The New York Times put it on their list of the city's 22 best pizza places, which is the kind of recognition that surprises no one who's actually been here.
The awards
- The New York Times The New York Times: The 22 Best Pizza Places in New York Right Now
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The awards
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Coffee Shops In NYC
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The awards
- Time Out Time Out: The 18 best bagels in NYC
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Rank 19. Mexicocina Mezcaleria
Mexican
The awards
- The New York Times The New York Times: 2012 · Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review
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Rank 19. Taqueria Tlaxcalli
Mexico City Taqueria
The awards
- The New York Times The New York Times: 2013 · 1 star, Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review