1. At this Fordham Heights lunch counter, the air snaps with the sound of hot oil and the smell of pork frying in practiced hands. The multigenerational crowd knows what they came for, and 188 Cuchifritos delivers it without ceremony.

    Eater
    2026 · The Best Classic Restaurants in NYC
    The New York Times
    2026 · #87 · The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City

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    158 E 188th St, Bronx, NY · Bronx
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