188 Bakery Cuchifritos
188 Bakery Cuchifritos serves traditional Puerto Rican cuchifrito in the Bronx, with New York Times recognition in 2025 and a #87 ranking in 2026.
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- Address
- 158 E 188th St, Bronx, NY 10468
- Phone
- (718) 367-4500
- Website
- facebook.com
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New York Times #87 and cuchifrito cooking
New York Times recognized 188 Bakery Cuchifritos in its Best Restaurants in New York City in 2025 and ranked it #87 in 2026. The kitchen’s frame is traditional Puerto Rican cuchifrito, within Puerto Rican and Dominican cooking.
Chicharrones at the counter
Chicharrones, alcapurrias, papa rellena, pasteles, morcilla, and pork belly anchor the order. Counter service, quick-bite pacing, and a loud room make 188 Bakery Cuchifritos better suited to lunch or dinner without a formal dress plan.
- Chicharrones
- Alcapurrias
- Papa Rellena
- Pasteles
- Morcilla
- Pork Belly
A Credentials Check
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 188 Bakery Cuchifritos | Traditional Puerto Rican Cuchifrito | $ | Fordham Heights | |
| Kiosko 787 | Authentic Puerto Rican | $ | , | Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook |
| El Castillo De Jagua Restaurant | Authentic Dominican | $$ | , | Lower East Side |
| Kingston Tropical | Jamaican bakery and patty shop | $ | , | Wakefield |
| Lammy's Restaurant | Jamaican | $ | , | Eastchester-Edenwald-Baychester |
| Lowerline | New Orleans Creole Po'Boys & Oysters | $$ | , | Prospect Heights |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City #87
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At a Glance
- Lively
- Well Known
- Rustic
- Casual Hangout
- Solo
- Group Dining
- Standalone
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 9 AM–11 PM
- Tuesday
- 9 AM–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 9 AM–11 PM
- Thursday
- 9 AM–11 PM
- Friday
- 9 AM–11 PM
- Saturday
- 9 AM–11 PM
- Sunday
- 9 AM–11 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Hot, stuffy, and crowded with a bustling neighborhood atmosphere; limited seating with high turnover; colorful external signage and visible food displays over the counter.