Sofrito
Puerto Rican restaurant · Hamilton Heights ·
Artfully presented Puerto Rican fare in a lively, modern setting
Artfully presented Puerto Rican fare in a lively, modern setting
"Thanks to its rainbow lights and salsa music, Sofrito feels a bit like a nightclub. This party restaurant in the Heights is great for a buzzy birthday or boozy brunch, although you should know most entrees range from $25-$40. To fuel yourself for the inevitable dance session, load up on the alcapurrias, empanadas, pernil, and churrasco. Definitely make a reservation, and see if you can get a table with a view of the George Washington Bridge." - marisel salazar, bryan kim
"I learned that Con Sofrito, a Bronx restaurant where Mayor Eric Adams celebrated his birthday last year, is shutting down after a bitter lawsuit with its landlord; in recent months it was hit with safety violations over a “party room” built in its parking lot without proper permits, the landlord 1315 Commerce LLC sued owner Richard Caban (brother of NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban), and court papers show Caban agreed to pay a $14,000 settlement and close Con Sofrito by August 31." - Luke Fortney
"Sofrito is a C-O-L-O-R-F-U-L party restaurant in the Heights, a bit like stepping into a nightclub, with its rainbow lights, salsa music, and super high ceiling with hanging colored fiberglass strings. It’s great for a buzzy birthday or boozy brunch, although a bit on the pricier side (most entrees range from $25-$40). To fuel yourself for the inevitable dance session, load up on the alcapurrias (a beef-stuffed taro root fritter), empanadas, pernil, and churrasco (skirt steak). Definitely make a reservation and see if you can get a table with the incredible view of the George Washington Bridge. RESERVE A TABLE WITH RESERVE A TABLE" - Marisel Salazar
"In Hamilton Heights, Sofrito only serves pasteles during Thanksgiving and the winter holidays." - Ryan Sutton