The counter was really small and hot, the personal attention from the counter lady was appreciated. She kindly got me taken care of with a dozen uncooked alcapurias to travel 4 hours away.

I went to cuchifritos a week ago, and I loved the mofongo made with roasted pork with beef sauce on the side to pour over the Mofongo, it came with a salad, more roasted pork on the side, plantain chips. It was a great portion , and it was delicious, must try it's ,better than cocotazo restaurant that's one block alway from them en la maqueta , portion ,prices and tastes. Friendly staff, and clean. Go there you won't regret it.

The food is very good, especially the service. The ladies there are wonderful. Very attentive. Only dislike that I have is all the homeless people standing in front of the business, almost blocking the entrance. They also don't have any seating at all. We ordered 1/2 lb chicharron, 4 alcapurrias, 1 empanada, and 1 papa rellena and 2 fruity drinks all came to $22. Pretty good price.

Looking for quick, yummy, well priced Puerto Rican food in Harlem? Cuchifritos should be your go to then. This spot is located right off 116st and 3rd ave. You can order at the window or go inside; they used to have seats to eat in but now it's straight to go. Classic PR food here; frituras, soups including sancocho, meats, rices, beans, traditional fruits juices that they offer up to gallon sizes. Prices are awesome; $2.25 - $2.75 for frituras, $1 - $4 for juices, $8 and up for meals. They also have lunch specials and meal specials. They charge 4% if you pay by card. This trip I went with the alcapurrias, meat, chicken, and cheese patelillos, papa rellena and parcha juice. Pastelillos are large sized with a medium size serving of the meat or cheese, very crunchy. Alcapurrias, delicious, crunchy, potaoe-y meaty goodness. Thumbs up with the parcha juice and papa rellena. All frituras are a good size and were $2.25 each. They packaged them in separate plastic bags, then placed in a large brown bag and into another plastic bag. Heads up, their frituras are fried so naturally are greasy foods. I've had their rice, beans and pernil previously and good tasting food as well. Would recommend for anyone looking for good ol' Puerto Rican food in the area.

Passed by this place full of fried goodies while walking to get chopped cheese and returned here to find out it was Puerto Rican...just the type of snacks I want to find! Morcilla (blood sausage) - skin had a nice bite to it and there's stuff/peas(?) inside that makes it interesting. I would get it again. Alcapurria (meat in mashed taro) - nicely fried and the meat savory; not super sweet which is just how I like it. I like this a lot, better than the piñoño. Would get this again. Piñoño (meat in mashed plantain) - great first bite. This is good but just a little too sweet for me. Those who like sweet + savory will like this. I am coming back for the pasteillas ...once my tongue is de-inflamed