Department of FoodieDepartment of FoodieNeighborhood mainstay serving traditional Puerto Rican cuisine in a low-key counter-serve setting.
What to order: Alcapurrias · Mofongo de Cerdo Frito · Pasteles · Coconut (Coca) DrinkFrom Google Maps reviews.
I’ve had Puerto Rican food before, but I haven’t had any from Spanish Harlem. It’s often compared to Dominican food but there are some similarities and differences in their food. The place is more so of a takeout spot. I’ve heard about Cuchifritos for years but I’ve never made the trek here from Brooklyn. So just getting into it. As for the beverages that are not widely known, I’ll describe them down below; Tamarindo - Beverage made from the pulp of the tamarind fruit Limon - beverage made
The only thing i dont like it is since covid they don't have seats inside. I don't know if was the city that prohibited but it will be good have seats again. I visited NYC every year for the last 17 years and always stop there. Love the food is 10 stars for me.
Cuchifritos 168 E. 116th. St. New York, NY 10029 Coca Drink Alcapurria Pasteles En Hoja Blood Sausage My curiosity has led me to East Harlem to explore traditional Puerto Rican cuisine. The prices are very reasonable and the taste of the food was pretty decent. However, the attraction was lacking. Coca drink: The coconut beverage was cool and refreshing. It was definitely the next best thing to slurping from an actual coconut. Alcapurria: The Alcapurria had equal ratio of meat and fritter
From the Apr 23, 2026 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
No one on shift holds the required food-safety certificate.
Food surfaces are too worn or badly built to be properly cleaned.