Jonathan M.
9/29/2024
Growing up in the South Bronx, the cuchifrito spots were everything--and El Despertar is truly a gem. The food here is just like how Mami would make it, just like how Abuela would cook it, with...
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849 Prospect Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
El Despertar Restaurant is a beloved Dominican eatery in Bronx, NY, known for its heartwarming home-style classics and delectable Latino cuisine. With a team of dedicated cooks, they serve up mouthwatering dishes like Cubano sandwiches, pollo guisada with arroz, frituras, morcilla, and alcapurria, all made with love and authenticity.
Customers rave about the delicious flavors and the feeling of being transported back to their abuelita's kitchen, making El Despertar a go-to destination for those seeking a taste of traditional Dominican fare in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
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Lulu T.
9/17/2025
Previous reviews are correct. The food is old. I got an Alcapurria, 2 Morcilla's, and $8 worth of chicharron. One of the two morcilla's I ordered was hard and old. The other was freshly made, it...
Jared C.
10/21/2011
El Despertar is similar to many luncheonettes that serve mofongo or cuchifritos, bustling in the front and possibly a little intimidating to the uninitiated. After heading inside from the loud...
Rosie C.
8/26/2017
I've been living in the bronx for the past 11 years and this is the only true "Spanish" place I've been loyal to. Despite the one time it was closed by the department of health about 5 years ago....
Stephanie W.
8/30/2015
We stumbled upon this place on the way to the train one morning. This was my first introduction to a Dominican breakfast. Although apparently I did mine all wrong from what my girlfriend said....
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