La Isla Cuchifrito (149th Street, BX)
$ • Puerto Rican, Barbeque
Hours:
276 E 149th St, Bronx
(929) 246-1591
About La Isla Cuchifrito (149th Street, BX)
Customers' Favorites
Chicharron Con Maduros
Rotisserie Chicken
Empanadas De Carne
Sweet Plantains
Roast Chicken
Potato Balls
Fried Pork
Pigfeet
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Hours
| Monday | 7AM - 10PM |
| Tuesday | 7AM - 10PM |
| Wednesday | 7AM - 10PM |
| Thursday | 7AM - 10PM |
| Friday | 7AM - 10PM |
| Saturday | 7AM - 10PM |
| Sunday | 7AM - 10PM |
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La Isla Cuchifrito on 149th Street in the Bronx is a place that offers a great taste of Latin flavor. Visitors have described it as a cool place to buy a quick lunch, and many believe it is better than most other places. The price is reasonable, and a long line during lunch hours often testifies to the restaurant's worth, with the food being great.
The restaurant is known for its delicious offerings like stew chicken with tasty potatoes, blood sausage, bacalaitos, and pernil with arrogant beans. Other popular items include roasted chicken with rice and red beans, chicken Empanadas, and fried pork chops with green plantain (chuleta frita con tostones). The pork chops are well-seasoned and crispy, and the tostones are freshly made. Their homemade mojito (garlic) sauce is a hit, with people putting a ton of it on everything. The chicken is roasted perfectly, moist, and tender. They also have a large rotisserie pit. The rice and beans are described as standard yet authentic. While the Empanadas can be a little dry, other cuchifritos are loaded fresh and are highly recommended.
The service at La Isla Cuchifrito is attentive and pleasant, with the staff giving attention even when busy. Visitors have felt like they were with family, and the staff makes everyone feel special. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the price point is loved by customers, with a bill of $32 for two full large meals, drinks, empanadas, and an alcapurria being a pleasant surprise. Many visitors express their intention to return.