The South of France

Wait time was long given the boost they recently got on TikTok, but honestly it was all worth the wait!! They had one bartender/waitress who did it all! She was wonderful. I went with a party of three and got an order of chicken pastelitos which were so good! We also got two camarofongos and one mofongo with masitas. All plates were delicious!! On Sundays they also do karaoke which made the wait time more fun. Would definitely come back, the staff here is so nice and the food was delicious.

The food tasted like my Grandmother’s cooking. Authentic and delicious. There’s a comfortable ambience, classy yet approachable. The lovely bartender Justine was welcoming, made excellent drinks, and she just made my experience a lot of fun. I’ll definitely be back.

Decided to stop by for lunch today after seeing Righteous Eats’ TikTok, and owner Maribel did not disappoint. Stepping into this restaurant feels like stepping into a restaurant in Puerto Rico, and the food is authentic. We got the masitas con mofongo which comes with a side of caldo (soup/sauce) to dip your food into. Everything was seasoned really well, there was no need to grab the salt and pepper on the table. The portions are really good and you can definitely split this with someone. I was looking forward to trying the flan, but I guess a lot of other people saw the same TikTok and decided to go for dinner last night cause they were sold out! When we were getting our check the owner herself stopped by to ask us how everything was which was super sweet, and shows how much care and effort she puts into her cooking. We were also told that they have a bunch of different event nights, such as karaoke, a DJ, comedy and more. We’ll definitely be coming back - and recommending it to more people looking for some home cooked food away from home.

My family and I had such a wonderful time at South of France. The ambiance was incredible. We wanted to enjoy a yummy meal in a warm environment and we got more than what we expected. The owner, Maribel Was so gracious. The staff was welcoming and attentive. The food was incredible and so weee the drinks. Singing karaoke ended the night with so much love and sweetness! I look forward to bringing more family and friends. What a gem in the heart of the Bronx!

Friendly/inviting atmosphere with DELICIOUS Puerto Rican cuisine. Will definitely return n have raved about it to my friends! My new favorite spot❤️🇵🇷

The people here make it feel like home. At 81 grandma was in the kitchen cooking and the food was amazing. I'm definitely coming back!

The drinks (Malibu bay breeze) were okay the taste was good but needed a little more liquor but still delicious. For appetizers we got chicken empanadas (0/10) they were not good at all so we sent them back. The filling was like dry rotisserie check with no flavor and the disc was just nasty. We also ordered the alcapurias they were very good. For meals we got pork chops with tostones 2/10 the pork chops were tuff and dry tostones were Slammin tho with the garlic sauce. Next 3 meals were chicharon de pollo sin hueso with arroz con gandules and white rice and beans(4/10) the chicken was mediocre but the arroz con gandules was not tasteful we did not eat it and the white rice was overly salted and beans were not good also left untouched. There is one person serving the restaurant, she attends the bar and people dinning in. One server for the restaurant is very overwhelming but she was very kind and did an amazing job. It took almost an hour to get appetizers and more for our dinner. We went to celebrate my mom’s birthday And we were truly disappointed. The server did the best she could w what she was felt with so she gets 10/10

The owner is the sweetest ever. Believe it or not in The Bronx, NY it is so hard to find authentic Puerto Rican Cuisine. This right here is a heavy hitter on authenticity. The rice and guandules is done the right PR way. I've seen many others do rice DR style and portray it as PR. Both delicious but when I'm craving PR food, that is what I want. The food was delicious. The service was impeccable. I was sad to hear that they are at risk of closing. Putting out this review in hopes that my NYC Google family will gather to help them! We ordered plaintain both sweet and savory. All done to perfection. The chuletas (porkchops) were fried and seasoned well. Great meat to slight fattiness ratio. The way I love it done. The churrasco was perfectly cooked and very tender. The several mofongos we ordered were to die for. Mucho sabor! Very flavorful. It had the soft exterior and a few crunchy chicharron for texture. The way it should be done. The drinks were good. The dining area was woody, earthy and cozy. Very welcoming. Going into an establishment that represents part of my culture and being able to honestly rate it 5 stars is an absolute honor. I pray that they continue to flourish. If you're local and craving delicious spanish food, give them a shot!

The owner is the sweetest ever. Believe it or not in The Bronx, NY it is so hard to find authentic Puerto Rican Cuisine. This right here is a heavy hitter on authenticity. The rice and guandules is done the right PR way. I've seen many others do rice DR style and portray it as PR. Both delicious but when I'm craving PR food, that is what I want. The food was delicious. The service was impeccable. I was sad to hear that they are at risk of closing. Putting out this review in hopes that my NYC Yelp family will gather to help them! We ordered plaintain both sweet and savory. All done to perfection. The chuletas (porkchops) were fried and seasoned well. Great meat to slight fattiness ratio. The way I love it done. The churrasco was perfectly cooked and very tender. The several mofongos we ordered were to die for. Mucho sabor! Very flavorful. It had the soft exterior and a few crunchy chicharron for texture. The way it should be done. The drinks were good. The dining area was woody, earthy and cozy. Very welcoming. Going into an establishment that represents part of my culture and being able to honestly rate it 5 stars is an absolute honor. I pray that they continue to flourish. If you're local and craving delicious spanish food, give them a shot!

I've lived in the area for over 25 years and finally decided to give it a try after hearing their story. The food was amazing!! They had a live DJ hosting Karaoke which added entertainment, there are some real hidden talents that visit. Louie I am talking about you buddy lol. Overall the serving size were great - the table shared the Picadera and some other appetizers. Would highly recommend. Thank you again for the amazing service and best of luck. We will continue to support.

Wait time was long given the boost they recently got on TikTok, but honestly it was all worth the wait!! They had one bartender/waitress who did it all! She was wonderful. I went with a party of three and got an order of chicken pastelitos which were so good! We also got two camarofongos and one mofongo with masitas. All plates were delicious!! On Sundays they also do karaoke which made the wait time more fun. Would definitely come back, the staff here is so nice and the food was delicious.

Warning: I love everything about this place. I've passed by this place several times and the crazy rock facade has always caught my attention - as well as the name of the place "The South of France" followed by "Restaurante & Bar Latino." So when a friend told me she wanted to come to the Bronx for dinner - I thought this was a good time to test it out. The inside is small, has some of the rock facade, a wood bar, tile, mirror, double block glass and tables with 80's mod chairs. It's a fantastic fun mix and perfect for a fun night out. The service is as friendly as it gets- the young lady behind the bar (also the server) talked to us about the menu and made me and incredibly piña colada. My friend and I split the Alcapurrias (amazing!), a salad (you can skip), an incredible side of rice and beans and Camarofongo (easily the best mofongo I've had in a long time). Beyond the food- the atmosphere is pure fun. A loud jukebox playing an insanely fun mix of music (Latin, BeeGees, 80's/90's soul) and people at the bar singing along. The lovely owner, Maribel, came to our table thanked us for coming and told us the restaurant hosts karaoke, poetry readings, LGBTQ nights... I'm mad I haven't been coming here all the time I've known about it...but I'll be back. A bunch!

Great Puerto Rican and popular food items. The owners, Maribel and her mother Virginia, are always willing to assist with special needs. The bar staff is attentive and friendly. The various activities, from karaoke to spoken word, makes for a great time.

Great food and atmosphere!! Went here for my birthday before. Definitely worth a try :)

Disgusting place 0-. They prepare food in the dining room and woman with long nails peeling the shrimp

Everything about it!! Food is spectacular--this is real Puerto Rican cuisine! Made with love; ambiance lovely & service the best!

I was going to try out this restaurant but read many of the negative reviews here. And noticed that the owner didn't bother to respond to them and decided that she just didn't care. If you're not willing to acknowledge customer inputs, then why bother running a restaurant.

We had such a. phenomenal dinner at South of France tonight. The appetizers and dinner were finger licking good. the drinks hit the spot and the ambiance was incredible. the owner, Maribel was incredible. Our waitress was attentive and made the time worthwhile. I would return again and again. the food was delicious and the karaoke made our night!!

Do yourself a favor! And go to this place! Find their story on Tik tok. Best food and service! Authentic Puerto Rican food!

First time eating from this restaurant and I was not disappointed whatsoever! My bf being the Bronx native he is said the food was good so we decided to share the picada platter small size. I asked for 4 slices of lime and some blue cheese. They gave me a whole tub of lime! I was so impressed because usually Hispanic restaurants in NYC tend to give 2 slices or none! I would definitely like to dine in and order an entree!

Omg I had an amazing time with a friend of mine Food and drinks were okay but the atmosphere is very good, people were singing (karaoke) I mean I didn't wanna go lol but there's two things that need to be fixed immediately #1 Drinks menu because they don't have any so, basically you need to Google and see if the bartender/waitress can make it. #2 Food took more than an hour until the point of us wanting to get out. Everything else is good no complaints about it, by the way I met the business owner and she took a picture of me and my friend lol

Food is amazing. The skirt steak and alcapurrias are always our favorite. The pork chops are also flavorful and a top order of ours. A little on the more expensive side but worth it.

I had a very nice interaction with the owner. The waitress was also sweet. The food is average but the service made up for it. The drink I had was not my cup of tea because it was way too sweet, but that's never a deal breaker for me .

The food in this place is beyond delicious. Coming from a Puerto Rican home, this food is exactly what Puerto Rico tastes like. The grilled pork chops, tostones and rice and beans were the best I've ever had. Do not hesitate in trying the food here; you won't regret it.

If your looking for French cuisine you came to the wrong place. It's called "South of France" for its ambiance and its decor...it's a small bar on the corner, with dim lights , good drinks, and smiling faces. The food is Latin, not French, expect to find old fashioned Puerto Rican cuisine done right and quick. The people friendly and joyful, rarely will you enter and laughter isn't heard. The best night...wednsdays Kareoke with some really fantastic singers, free buffet and some friendly faces, makes the night more than enjoyable. Drop by share a story, share a laugh

don't let the name fool you. great caribbean food. these guys are guilty of cooking sweet plantains (maduros or amarillos) without singeing on the edges. my go to was churrasco : delightful!

The owner of this place is very passionate about our culture and she is very humbled and all around great human being. The food is great.

Food was good.. Nice and friendly place.. Awesome DJ Andy plays the best Salsa music.. Small restaurant but a place to dance..

Get the shrimp soup! It was incredible. My family and I stumbled here on accident and absolutely loved the experience!

Excellent authentic Puerto Rican Food had the Bistec con cebolla and it was like my mom's with crispy tostones. The rice and beans were delicious with the bean made with calabaza. Service was friendly and accommodating. The ambiance was cozy and warm Will definitely go during karaoke night Thank you Maribel and your Mom for cooking such delicious food.

Everything was delicious. We ordered the picadero platter for our group and each piece was tasty and freshly made. Patient server, friendly cook, definitely a great meal!

After visiting twice recently, the South of France on Westchester Ave firmly holds a spot at the very top of favorite restaurants in The Bronx. SoF scores high marks across the board. Despite the name, they serve delicious Latin cuisine, beautifully presented and very reasonably priced. The cocktails are great too. The bar and wait staff are very friendly and the serves was great. The owner, Maribel, is an absolute delight! We so enjoyed meeting some of the regulars and the Old School music and Karaoke was the icing on the cake. We are so looking forward to visiting again and highly recommend SoF.

The service here sucks! Waited an hour and half for my food. Tables were dirty, there was a rubber band inside the bottle of water. Drinks didn't have enough alcohol and melted before food even came out. Some of the waitresses weren't wearing masks either. The trains and extremely loud music don't even let you talk and you're already wearing masks to begin with. Waitress charged her gratuity when she didn't do anything and was so slow. Food was salty and not worth the price. Much better spots and cheaper spots in the Bronx that are worth it. Trust me, avoid it.

Food is great, but the wait to get food is unacceptable. I spend lore time waiting for food and bill... too much

It was our first time here and I must say everything was wonderful, from the service to the food! Nothing bad to say and the owner was a doll!!

Place smells AMAZING!!! And judging from the people eating outside- I'm really gonna enjoy my food. And the owner is a sweetheart too. Definitely coming back.

The food is AMAZING! We had a bad welcoming at the place next door and they were super welcoming. My party of 12 just came from a funeral. The owner was so sweet! Her personality is so home felt. She was not lying about the food. Everything was delicious. I had pork chops and they were so juicy. The chicharron, rice and beans were out of this world. Do not miss trying the alcapurrias. You just have to try them before leaving!!! The crew were super attentive, food came out fresh and everything was just a 10!!!!! You guys won't be disappointed trying this place out!

Came here for a family gathering after a memorial service. Staff were great, accommodating and attentive. The food is authentic Puerto Rican cuisine!!!! Home cooking at it's finest! Best chicharron de pollo I have ever had! Definitely recommend!

been here 4 times, every time they overcooked my fried plantains, everything is absolutely DOUSED in salt. The venue looks trashy, and while the food looks good, it taste sub par on a good day. I ordered a steak once, and it was burnt worse than Joan of Arc at the stake. i would not suggest this place to anyone, literally a McDonalds would do you better in terms of service.

Great place for live poetry nights and friendly atmosphere. The owner is amazing and the staff is friendly. When the place is packed, their isn't enough staff to go around. But besides that, the place is small and cozy and can get packed at times!!! Go check it out!

Loved this place and had a blast with their Karaoke, great drinks and atmosphere just wish the place was bigger but will definitely be going back.

phenomenal atmosphere on karaoke night... best karaoke I've ever been to the owner is a marvelous host makes everyone feel at home bartenders are wonderful

I've never been into bars my whole life and was reluctant to go the first time my friend suggested we go. First people I met was the bartender and the owner. Both were very friendly and always attentive, despite the several patrons in the bar that night. Been there 10 more times since then and have gotten to know additional staff....the patrons that come in are regulars and are not trouble makers. Every experience I have had at South of France has been positive. Never been shot, stabbed or mugged, the neighborhood doesn't scare me (possibly because I grew up in Queens the first 10 years of my life). "South of France" - okay the name is decieving, but if you drive around enough, ummm I don't see French people around, do you? :) It's all Spanish bars and restauarants, and this is one of the friendliest ones I've been to. The food - can't say much about it as I've only had one dish, twice. Whatever I did eat was greasy, so ummm hey I have to stay away from that particular dish! :) The drinks - full strength, never diluted. Nice variety of liquors. ONLY drawback is the music - love the music, volume is WAYYY too loud. Blasting through my eardrums, please turn it down a little :) Definitely reccommend this place to anyone passing by.

I wish I had been the first one to review this place...ESPECIALLY since I have actually tried their food...I went in there expecting French food, but it wasn't...so w/e...decided to eat anyway cause it was VERY late at night and its 2 blocks from 1 of my apartments...aka I can't get white girl wasted and walk home ;-)...anywho...here is where my friend and I met and AWESOME bartender named Jessie...she introduced me to my fave drink EVER called THE RED DEVIL...it tasted AMAZING... I've gone back plenty of times and have tried Chicharron De Pollo and its REALLY GOOD...also had the Asopao and even though its waterier then Ive normally had it, it was still good...also...my bf had ordered a chicken sandwich and it was tasty as well... What tops it off though...JESSIE THE BARTENDER...she's AWESOME AND SUPER FRIENDLY...

South of France is the best Puerto Rican & Latin Cusine in all the 5 boros of New York City. The owners treat you like if you're part of the family and they are great. They also have different events everyday of the week. There food is superb and the drinks are reasonable. If I could give them a 10 I would. All of your have to go there. Take outs or pick ups buy go there. So what are you waiting for? Go Now. Ervin

I am a repeated customer but unfortunate to go at a night where I guess there was nothing but regulars . I entered the establishment with a guest I was introducing . The minute we walked in, the uninviting stares from the bartenders was noticed instantly. We stood there for about 5 minutes and ignored while the tables sat empty . CLEARLY feeling the neglect we about faced and left. AS for the food , from my most recent memory it was fabulous but a bit overated in accordance to prior reviews. ..

When we want home cooking food with fresh ingredients and amazing flavors, we go to visit Maribel at her spot....South Of France at Westchester Ave in the BRONX!!!!

One of my favorite restaurants in the Bronx. The staff is always so nice and the entertainment never ceases to amaze me. A good day to go is during poetry night. The Bronx has so many talented poets and I am glad The South of France serves as a place to showcase such amazing talent. The owner, Maribel, is a wonderful woman with a wonderful business.

Wonderful place to come and do karaoke. The food is very good. The staff is friendly and makes you feel like family. I would recommend this place to everyone.

Wonderful hospitality, food was delicious. Great atmosphere. Kareoke night on wednesday. Free buffet if you purchase a drink. Go check it out!

South of France is one of the best restaurants I have been to in the Bronx! It is conveniently located on Westchester Avenue, right near a 6 train stop on the subway. The owner, Maribel, is one of the sweetest ladies I have met in a long time, and she accommodated our large group with ease and kindness. She even made special dishes for a gluten free and another vegan diner in our group! The vegan option was absolutely delicious and filling, too! All the food was stellar, the sangria was strong and delicious, and the service was wonderful! I had the absolute best flan of my entire life for dessert, and I've been thinking about it ever since! Overall, an excellent experience and I cannot wait to go back soon!

I've been here twice to have some drinks with my boyfriend. Older crowd. Bartenders were nice. They have karaoke night. Which was pretty interesting.

South of France is an awesome place! Celebrated my birthday twice and the owner is a Lehman Alumni as I am. Her staff is friendly and helpful and making sure you have whatever you need. Love Comedy Night and Karoke Night and Ms Mariso is just Terrific! The food is really good. Love the Tostones with Chicken Cracklings and since i'm a rice freak,I love white rice. Just a great place to be with great people!!

Have been and eaten at SOF a number of times. The food is Spanish cuisine and it has always been good. They have activities on the weekend from Karoke to civic celebrations. The staff is friendly and the patrons are there to have a good time and always welcome newbies.

Wow! I love this place! The atmosphere, so warm and cozy. The food, delicious!!! The service, so efficient and everyone had a smile even though they were packed and super busy. The owner, Maribel Sof, what a lovely, pleasant lady. She gives everyone personal greetings, service and walked us to the door when we left! She made sure I got the corner of the cake, which is my favorite! The karaoke was fun and funny too! I will be going back again and again! Thank you Miss Sof!

Definitely a bar/restaurant to not only enjoy a good time with karaoke Wednesdays and Saturdays (free food buffet on Wednesdays) but the food is by far one of the best in the Westchester Ave. Portions are generous and the prices aren't crazy high at all. The drinks are also real liquor unlike most places that fill bottles with cheap liquor passing it off as top Shelf. The staff is not only pleasant but attentive and friendly. The owners are known for greeting their customers and are always found on the premise making sure everything runs smoothly. I recommend the infamous steak sandwich. I've traveled simply for this sandwich. Nothing better than to not play tug of war with meat haha. Very juicy soft and packed with flavor. If you're coming with friends they've got picaderas (appetizer platters) to fit the size of your company. Delicious. This place has been around for 20 years! I hope they're around for 20 more plus.

14 of my closes friends and I were looking for a Karaoke place that serves food not just finger food but real food and a co-worker told me to go to South of France well i got to say i was very pleased! The drinks were right on! the atmosphere was family oriented everyone had a great time it was clean and friendly the food was great! we are going to make this our spot once a month can't wait to go back!