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Cuchifritos

7.8 • Puerto Rican restaurant
🥘 Food
🍗 Chicken Soup
🏷️ Affordable
🏷️ Cheap
🍽️ Lunch Spot
🍟 Fast Food
🏘️ Local Spot
🌭 Sausage
🍗 Fried Chicken
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kid Friendly
🍲 Soup
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Small space with almost no seating fills quickly, creating a tight and warm atmosphere reminiscent of a Hispanic household gathering. Packed during events, it serves mostly for ordering and picking up food rather than dining in. Authentic Puerto Rican vibe shines through despite the limited seating and busy environment.
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Map showing 168 E 116th St
Cuchifritos
7.8
168 E 116th St, New York, New York, United States

Good to know

1

Only go early in the morning to get fresh food.

2

There is no dine-in option; only takeout is available.

3

Prices are reasonable; frituras cost $2.25 - $2.75, meals start at $8.

People are saying

"Some folks love the food, but others find it greasy or overcooked."

"Some recommend it for traditional food, but others warn about busy times."

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