- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
9 rated Puerto Rican restaurants
Best Puerto Rican Restaurants in Manhattan, NYC
The best Puerto Rican restaurants across 5 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 9 rated Puerto Rican restaurants in Manhattan, spread over 5 neighborhoods. Cocotazo in East Harlem leads the list with a 4.6-star rating, and East Harlem has the most to choose from (5).
Prices run from $$ to $$. Common vibes include lively, colorful, casual, cozy, and social. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.
Top 9 Puerto Rican Restaurants in Manhattan
Rank 1 Rank 2 A mid-priced Puerto Rican restaurant in Alphabet City. Insider tip: Cash only. Accepts reservations. Free of charge street parking. Limited seating. Known for its tostones.
Rank 3 - Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Rank 4 A mid-priced Puerto Rican restaurant in East Harlem. Insider tip: They offer Grubhub and Uber eats. You can also order specialty plates like mofongo. Combos include free juice of 32 oz. Known for its alcapuria.
Rank 5 - Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Rank 6 - Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Rank 7 A mid-priced Puerto Rican restaurant in East Harlem. Reviewers mention brunch here, suggest it for a date, and praise the service.
Rank 8 A mid-priced Puerto Rican restaurant in East Harlem, open until 1 AM most nights and 3 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. Known for its Rice and Beans with ½ Roasted chicken.
Rank 9 Lower East Side
Mia’s Cocina - Traditional Puerto Rican American Food - Latin Cuisine with Vegan Options Catering
4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
East Harlem
5 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Rank 2 - Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Rank 3 - Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Rank 4 - Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Rank 5 - Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Alphabet City
1 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Chelsea
1 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Hamilton Heights
1 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Lower East Side
1 spots
Rank 1 Indoor/Outdoor
Mia’s Cocina - Traditional Puerto Rican American Food - Latin Cuisine with Vegan Options Catering
4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best Puerto Rican restaurants in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top Puerto Rican restaurants on Moodap are Cocotazo in East Harlem (4.6 stars), Casa Adela in Alphabet City (4.5 stars) and Counter & Bodega in Chelsea (4.4 stars). The full top 9 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most Puerto Rican restaurants?
East Harlem has the most, with 5, followed by Hamilton Heights (1) and Chelsea (1).
How does Moodap rank Puerto Rican restaurants?
By star rating, weighted by how many reviews back it: a place with hundreds of strong reviews ranks above a perfect score from a handful. Places with few or no reviews come after well-reviewed ones. Not sure which fits your plans? The Mood Match quiz picks one for your mood in about 25 seconds.
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