Guidebook for Bronx & Favorite Places
Local Food
Some of my favorite spots for the most important things in life - coffee and tacos! And a little more!
Insane tacos. I recommend ordering from the take-out counter. I love the tacos al pastor with everything. Don't skip the salsa!
Santa Clarita
237 Willis AveInsane tacos. I recommend ordering from the take-out counter. I love the tacos al pastor with everything. Don't skip the salsa!
Great coffee and some baked goods. Kind of a neighborhood scene on Saturdays.
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Mottley Kitchen
402 E 140th St Great coffee and some baked goods. Kind of a neighborhood scene on Saturdays.
I actually co-founded this market. Amazing regional produce, dairy and meat as well as baked goods. One of the vendors actually grows on 138th Street! Pick up a market shirt or apron for your friends!
South Bronx Farmer's Market - June to November 2016
330 E 138th StI actually co-founded this market. Amazing regional produce, dairy and meat as well as baked goods. One of the vendors actually grows on 138th Street! Pick up a market shirt or apron for your friends!
Great pizza and Italian dishes. Kind of a hole in the wall but good place to get take out.
Angies Cafe & Pizza
2559 3rd Ave.Great pizza and Italian dishes. Kind of a hole in the wall but good place to get take out.
Amazing molé. This place has been listed in the Michelin guide. I recommend the chicken enchiladas with the white molé as well as the guacamole.
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La Morada
308 Willis AveAmazing molé. This place has been listed in the Michelin guide. I recommend the chicken enchiladas with the white molé as well as the guacamole.
This is another hidden gem. The staff are super friendly and their food is amazing.
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Xochimilco Family Restaurant
653 Melrose AveThis is another hidden gem. The staff are super friendly and their food is amazing.
This is a great casual spot for burgers and shakes. But take my advice and get the double! All fresh and made to order. Save room for a shake!
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Milk Burger
2051 2nd AveThis is a great casual spot for burgers and shakes. But take my advice and get the double! All fresh and made to order. Save room for a shake!
Freshly Made
2535 3rd Ave.A great spot for some fresh juice or a smoothie.
Sightseeing
Randall’s Island Connector
Randall’s Island ConnectorGreat walk or bike ride to Randall's Island.
This is a beautiful church with lots of community events. Make sure you go inside and check out how gorgeous all of the stained glass is from the inside!
St. Jerome's Church
230 Alexander AveThis is a beautiful church with lots of community events. Make sure you go inside and check out how gorgeous all of the stained glass is from the inside!
Arts & Culture
Mott Haven Library
321 E 140th StCheck out their events for kids. A whole floor dedicated just to children.
BronxArtSpace
700 E 140th StCheck out local artists and shows.
This is an amazing photography gallery started by a local documentary photographer Mike Kamber. They have programming for local youth and put up stellar shows all year long. Don't miss this local gem. Check website for hours.
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Bronx Documentary Center
614 Courtlandt AveThis is an amazing photography gallery started by a local documentary photographer Mike Kamber. They have programming for local youth and put up stellar shows all year long. Don't miss this local gem. Check website for hours.
Pregones/PRTT
575 Walton AveGreat venue with various shows.
Bronx Museum of the Arts
1040 Grand ConcourseFree! Great shows and public events all the time.
WallWorks New York
15 Canal PlFeaturing local and national artists.
Drinks & Nightlife
Mott Haven Bar & Grill
1 Bruckner BlvdRestaurant with a bar. Good place to watch sports.
This is a restaurant with a fun bar. Check the website for events like Trivia Night.
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Charlies Bar & Kitchen
112 Lincoln AveThis is a restaurant with a fun bar. Check the website for events like Trivia Night.
Parks & Nature
There's a track and plenty of room for kids to run around as well as a few playgrounds. Gets very busy on the weekends with BBQs in the summertime - go early.
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St. Mary's Park
450 St Ann's AveThere's a track and plenty of room for kids to run around as well as a few playgrounds. Gets very busy on the weekends with BBQs in the summertime - go early.
A short drive to an iconic botanical garden with rotating shows. There's a garden just for kids as well. Lots of lovely places to walk.
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New York botaniske hage
2900 Southern BlvdA short drive to an iconic botanical garden with rotating shows. There's a garden just for kids as well. Lots of lovely places to walk.
Entertainment & Activities
Yankee Stadium
1 E 161 StNeed I say more?
A must-visit with kids. Take a walk along Arthur Avenue after your visit - the "Little Italy" of The Bronx for some amazing food!
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Bronx Zoo
2300 Southern BlvdA must-visit with kids. Take a walk along Arthur Avenue after your visit - the "Little Italy" of The Bronx for some amazing food!
Shopping
C & L 99 Cents Nyc Inc
375 E 138th StThe basics. A 99 cent store.
OK you can get your boots repaired and pick up religious and botanica items. Check out the good luck candles for all sorts of things. Great souvenir spot.
Shoe Repair & Botanica
523 E 138th StOK you can get your boots repaired and pick up religious and botanica items. Check out the good luck candles for all sorts of things. Great souvenir spot.
Bronx Native
127 Lincoln AveOK I've never been but they sell local goods. I'm just too busy to shop!