Restaurants to Visit During Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month is coming up, running from September 15 to October 15. The Bronx leads all five boroughs with the largest percentage of residents with Hispanic heritage. So what better way is there to honor our borough’s culture than to experience all the authentic Hispanic food available to us in the Bronx?

Puerto Ricans are the largest ethnic subgroup of Hispanics in the Bronx, and La Cocina Boricua embraces this status. La Cocina Boricua welcomes guests to “sit back, relax, and enjoy Grandma’s cooking away from home” at their restaurant on Westchester Avenue in Castle Hill, which is also home to a majority of Puerto Rican Bronxites. Here, you can enjoy the nostalgic tastes of arroz con pollo, piononos, mofongo and many other traditional Puerto Rican dishes.

The Bronx is home to more Dominicans than anywhere in the country — not just the city. Ajo y Oregano has two locations where you can fill up on the most authentic Dominican food. Tucked away near the corner of Crescent Avenue and Hughes Avenue lies their Belmont location. When walking in the doors, you may just be convinced you walked into a Dominican Republic bungalow. Their mural-covered walls and colorful scenery can also be found in their Parkchester location, and if their bright welcomes weren't enough, their food is sure to convince you that they are a restaurant with “la real comida Dominicana,” as they stated on their Instagram, @ajoyoregano.

Way over in Riverdale lies an authentic Spanish spot, Tin Marín Tapas. A favorite among students at Manhattan University, Tin Marín is on Riverdale Avenue, and it is the perfect sit-down place to enjoy some Spanish cuisine. The cozy vibe of this restaurant, with brick walls and red accents, along with chandeliers lining the bar of this restaurant, where unique and homemade Spanish-inspired cocktails and Hispanic classics like sangria, mojitos and margaritas of many different flavors are offered for your sipping pleasure.

Last, but certainly not least, The Bronx Tourism Council recommends checking out San Jose Restaurant, which houses some of the Bronx’s most beloved Mexican cuisine. Just two blocks from the Grand Concourse, and a seven-minute walk from Yankee Stadium, this eatery is not only a must-visit for Hispanic Heritage Month, but its location, accessible hours, all day breakfast menu and of course their affordable and delectable Mexican dishes make it a Bronx staple.

These are just a few of the restaurants that define the Hispanic pride that makes the Bronx so special — you can find more on our website under “Things to Do” in the tab “Dining & Nightlife.” All the restaurants listed on our site have a strong standing in The Bronx community.  

For more information on events happening in the Bronx for Hispanic Heritage Month, be sure to follow @bronx.tourism on Instagram.

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