African Restaurants near Mt Vernon, NY

“It’s been years since I ate African food and I wanted so bad . Came across this spot. I order okra soup with goat and fufu and a grilled tilapia. I did really care for the okra and fufu was different and the goat meat was very very tough. The tilapia WAS AMAZING OMG SO DAMN GOOD I WILL BE BACK .“

“Good authentic Ghanaian foods. We enjoyed all the food. The restaurant is clean and the ambiance is spectacular. My children and my husband all enjoyed being at the restaurant.
The owner and her daughter were very nice and attentive to all are needs. Thank you. Do not hesitate to go there and enjoy some great food.“

“Nice family restaurant. My first visit & taste of S. African french cuisine. Not too many place can offer good food at a reasonable price. This place does. Service was good. I had the Escargot & Tunisian Sausage. Both good. I like french food, but don't have it often since it's very rich. My hubby enjoyed the broiled Lamb chop. We shared the chocolate mousse torte. It was perfect, not too sweet. The flavors of the meal was spot on. Not overly salted, sweetened nor was there msg like most restaurants these days. Overall, I would go back & recommend this little gem. Our friend, long time patrons of La Baracka, had the AYCE lunch, which they enjoyed.“

“The food is amazing and you can taste the culture. Restaurant space is also very clean and the staff where all kind and welcoming. I highly recommend👌🏿“

“Always have a great time here! It doesn’t matter if there is an event taking place or it’s just a calm afternoon, the service, food, and vibes are consistently amazing. I love genet and how she interacts with the community; literally one of my favorite places in Harlem.“

“I didn't get all my food. I was told they will follow up they did not, I actually got a call because they thought I was placing another order. Sorry you screwed up once and had a chance to fix it and didn't? I won't be back here. Branzino with green sauce and Asparagus, which they were out of, was replaced by Spinach I did not receive. When your starring at a plate with just fish and a slice of lemon, you feel like something is. missing. Also had the rack of lamb with green sauce and Jollof rice. This dish was amazing. Lamb was perfectly cooked and the selection of different sauce was amazing. We also had the Hibiscus drink and Ginger drink, the ginger is so strong you can dilute it into 2x drinks or 3x.“

“We ABSOLUTELY loved it. The food was fantastic so delicious especially mama’s bread!! The wines were divine 🍷 🍷 😋 The owner was gracious and the service was awesome- we will be back!!“

“Had an amazing experience at! The food is always and absolutely delicious - everything is fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.
Great portions, great atmosphere, great value. This is easily becoming one of my go-to spots. Highly recommend - you won't be disappointed.
ALSENY is the BEST“

“Loved it here!

The food was amazing. I loved everything we ordered. The coffee was great too. Everything was fresh and delicious.

I loved the decor here too. It was very relaxing and cozy. I’d definitely come back here and try more of their options.

I loved the fish, the salad, and the drinks!“

“Nice and quaint restaurant but very small. They greeted us at the door and sat us promptly but it took a while for us to get a waitress and a longer time to receive our meals.
2 table who arrived after us got food and their check before we received ours, we had to call another server to get in touch with our to ask where the food was.
When we received it, most of the sides were cold. Everything tasted really good, the chicken could have been seasoned a bit more but was cooked well.
We drove from Md 5hrs just to go to this place, and we let our waitress know about this.
The service and cold food made it not worth our while. I would visit again if in my town or nearby, but I will not be making another trip simply because I saw it on social media.
My sister loved the fish and lamb so that is great.“

“Food is very flavorful and spicy enough to satisfy my spicy cravings. Portions for the amount of money definitely doesn't match, very cheap with the meat especially. The Uber menu doesn't seem to show all that they serve in restaurant as per coworker.“

“Arrived just before 15:00 and met a calosed and locked door. I called their phone number and it rang and rang. We tried knocking and after a few minutes a woman arrived, also tried calling, and began banging on the restaurant window. She mentioned something about Ramadan being the reason they weren't open. Not too long after her banging, someone came to open the door and as we tried following the woman in she closed the door on us. The guy who opened the door from the inside opened the door again and said we could come in. We quickly learned that the woman worked there as she went straight to the back room. Confused and a little annoyed, we sat. My partner and I were the only ones there. A server approached us and said they were only offering three things for the menu, which was different from online. After clarifying that there were indeed only three things on the menu, I ordered the jollof with fish and the goat in peanut soup and rice dish. Before the food arrived, I asked the server if she could turn on the heat, as it was not on. Mind you, this was a Wednesday in February in Harlem. She turned on the heat and the TV, which was played news at a moderate volume. The waters and food came and it was delicious. Plenty rice with the goat and peanut soup, good ratios on the jollof plate. Smaller rice grains than I am used to, but thoroughly enjoyed my plate and taking bites of the jollof.
I appreciated there being a container for washing in the bathroom. I was given $3 back in cash, something about being overcharged on my card? Shrug. No menu so I don't know what the total should have been / what the deal was with that. Overall, I'd go back for the food and hope for being true to opening hours, attending to the phone, and having a menu.“

“The food here exceeds what you expect from a local restaurant. All workers here have pleasant personalities. This place offers elegant visuals. Their dishes stand out even among excellent restaurants. This establishment meets every standard.“

“It’s hard to get the Ghanaian taste when you’re far away so My good friend sent me here and I’m forever grateful, great food , tasty sauces, Ghana food joint atmosphere, Nana, you for pass through, I’ll always pass by when I’m in NY…..Oh , they even have Sobolo ✌?“

“Absolutely love this place! We really needed something like this where you can order from different restaurants all in one spot. My food was perfectly packed, incredibly delicious, and super fast. I’m so glad one opened nearby. I used to go to the one near my job on 23rd Street, so this is super convenient!“

“the restaurant says (poster outside) it accepts EBT card and also when we asked the staffs they said the same too. but when we ordered the food the staff said they dont accept EBT card, they only accept cash. Liar“

“I came here around a decade ago. They did not have a buffet back then, as many of the reviews here state. I remember liking this food. The restaurant was empty when it was new, mostly because the neighborhood folks couldn't afford restaurant food. But I noticed a large staff, which gave me the impression of whoever opened this spot, did it with love.

I'm Latin X of Caribbean Colombian and Coastal Ecuadorian decent. I came here to say, many Colombians would be shocked to find what Colombians believed were their cultural foods, right here in a West African restaurant. I remember seeing a whole wall stacked with just bunuelos, Colombian style. When I asked, oh you guys sell Colombian food too? They all looked at me like I was crazy, even though I was standing right next to the bunuelos, slowly realizing, the bunuelo isn't Colombian, it is actually West African as they told me it was their nationality's bread. I just can't remember if they said that bread originated in Uganda or Angola.

I have recently moved back to NYC. I think I will return to this place and find out. Fellow Colombians, come and check this place out. Find out where your grandparent's cooking magic originated from. Wepa!“

“After a long walk from the train, up and down Morrisania's hills, this Bronx West African joint is the light at the end of the tunnel. Each dish is served simply, but somehow magically. Along with the friendliness and enjoyment of sharing the space with all the other customers, the experience is enough to call it one of the top restaurants in the borough.“

“We stumbled on this place your local home-cooked. The food is great. They just need to get more organized. We came there with friends raving about the food place our orders and they came back stating they ran out. We had to wait. It was late on a Saturday. If you’re going there go early before they run out of food.“

“It's in the heart of the 🏙“

“Best African food around! If you know how to order, you’re in for a true gift! I usually get the poisson braise (grilled fish) with attieke (“acheke” or ground cassava) and aloko (sweet plantains). Enjoy!“

“Excellent service. Extremely delicious authentic Nigerian cuisine. Great at accommodating large parties and catering. 5 stars!“

“Love me some African food this spot been my late night creep since 2018 I've moved to PA and hadn't been here since 2021 Was passing through and I stopped by The place . The place is not much to look at and you must spend over 10 to use the card but the food never disappoints“

“So glad the restaurant I was going to down the street was closed or I wouldn’t have found this place 😍 amazing customer service & the food is so so delicious . I ordered banku & okra stew. I wasn’t familiar with the menu and the man in the front was very helpful. I’ll be back whenever I’m in the Bronx .“

“🍽️ Papaye – A Bronx staple that never misses on flavor.

I’ve been coming to Papaye for years—since living in the Bronx—and it’s truly a household name in the community. The food has always held it down, especially the kebabs, which are still one of my go-to orders whenever I’m back in the city.

The service has improved over time, but there’s still room for more warmth and enthusiasm. That extra effort would elevate the customer experience, but it seems like they know their food speaks for itself—and honestly, it does.

Flavors are solid, portions are generous, and it’s one of those spots that stays real to its roots. Definitely worth stopping by if you’re in the area.“

“My friend and I came after 10 on a Saturday. It said here that it closes at 11 so we thought we'd be good. But when we got there chairs were up and etc. They still accommodated with rice and chicken even tho he wanted something more exotic. The boys working there were kind of annoyed but they provided and we ate quick and left. I have to try to be there earlier next time“

“We went to Native on Open Mic night and really enjoyed it. The atmosphere/ ambience are chic and distinctive. We waited a bit long for our drinks, but to be fair the bar was at capacity. The mojitos were flavorful and bright, quite yummy. The food was good Mambo wings (sweet, fiery sauce) and the salmon tacos put a smile on our faces. The Open Mic band is fabulous, the lead singer amazing, and the other participants were good. It was definitely a great evening out. Thank you.“

“Good food, generous portions.“

“No menu, but the restaurant workers were patient and detailed! Although Having a menu would have assisted non traditional customers like myself with the ordering style and limit question.

I order beef and jollof, and The manager told me to go sit down! The meal was everything and more, and the service and staff are patient with the non traditional patrons ❤“

“When I tell y’all Tessey’s International Kitchen food is 🔥🔥🔥🔥. Listen, the food reminded me of home it was so good. Baby if you ever in the Bronx please hit them up.“

“Luckily for me, I met the original mama.G owner back on white plains road when she was e216th by gun hill road in 2015 When I came here she greeted me with nothing but love and the staff was very welcoming ,this visit at the new location had an older woman and also treated me as if I was her grandchild serving me jollof rice,rice and peas,spaghetti with gari black eyed peas ,pepper sauce fresh tomato,onion with plantain and it's absolutely delicious every time cooked with love ❤️“