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Sobro Garden

4.6 (62 reviews)
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Dominique W.

SoBro Garden definitely gives lit brunch and dinner vibes cute spot with a nice setup for photos and good music. The ambiance was really nice and the staff were friendly and attentive without being overbearing. I made reservations for a party of 16 at 3pm to celebrate my niece HS graduation. The staff was so friendly and welcoming. The menu was prefixed with different items to choose from from steak, chicken, salmon pernil and honestly everyone at the table enjoy their dishes.. The food was flavorful, though a few things could've been seasoned or cooked a bit better for my taste(the salmon and pernil) The crack wings & Drinks were definitely on point though. The drinks were fresh and strong. And my niece loved her tiramisu dessert. It's a good spot to meet up with friends, have a casual date night, or just unwind after work. I'd come back again for the drinks, crack wings and the vibe alone.

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Giselle G.

I have come here twice once for a bridal shower and then recently for dinner. The bridal shower was really nice, they had a pre fix and the staff was very friendly. When I came for dinner we sat at the bar and it was a great time. I can not remember her name but she was really nice and attentive. I ordered the shrimp fried rice and fried pork chunks. My food was really good and the portion was generous. I had two drinks which were really strong they were on happy hour. I would definitely come back and I recommend this place. The food is good and the service was good. The place is also nice and clean. I had a great experience. They also have Puetro Rican hot sauce which was great.

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Aiowa A.

Went in for happy hour on St. Patrick's Day .... The drinks were perfect and the music was just right. The service was great.

Shanta H.

Love this place!! Such a vibe! The food is ALWAYS good! Drinks 7 out if 10. Service is good and decor is top tier.

Lexx T.

Sobro Garden is a fairly new Puerto Rican spot in the South Bronx alongside other restaurants. One of my girlfriends and I met up for dinner here on Saturday and it was a decent experience from start to finish. The general manager, Kwame met us at the door and brought us to our seat. He was so sweet and inviting to us as new customers and he made sure that we were comfortable. The place is super cute inside and the music was decent too. Only thing is that it was a bit too loud so talking was sometimes a challenge. I ordered the churrasco skirt steak with arroz con gandules (rice with pigeon peas) and it was good (not amazing). The steak could've used a little more salt and chimichurri. It could've been more tender also, but the rice was cooked well. The chocolate lava cake that I ordered for dessert wasn't a true chocolate lava cake as there was just a pool of warm chocolate on top of the cake instead of it oozing out. We were also given samples of the frozen sangria, which was really good!! Our waiter was patient and attentive and the GM was great. They get 5 stars for service in my book. Overall I would return maybe for brunch next time.

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Bre M.

Man, some real highs and lows with this spot! Talking through the highs first- I really have to shout out my waitress and the service overall! She was attentive and gave so many helpful suggestions on food and drinks. A truly bubbly personality which made me excited to check out the food. Another highlight was the restaurant in general. I'm always hype to try out a new neighborhood spot and it was encouraging to see this place fairly full on a random weeknight. And lastly, the drinks! I caught the tail end of happy hour and tried the frozen sangria margarita. So delicious and a unique take on two classics! And now for the lows- unfortunately I found my meal to be a bit disappointing. For the table we ordered beef skewers which came with a side of mash potatos. For mains I ordered the oxtail meal while my friend ordered steak and eggs which also came with fries and plantains. Unfortunately I found all three parts of our meal to be lacking flavor. Our steak skewers came out sitting in a pool of bloody juices and the rice that came alongside my oxtails were undercooked. I'm hoping we just happened to catch this place on an off night! I love seeing the businesses in this community thrive so I'm excited to give this place another go sometime soon!

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Hajedy Jerry C.

It is hard to get a five star rating out of me, but man this place worked hard and went above and beyond to get it. I wanted to celebrate my best-friend's 40th birthday here and I called this place a couple of times asking for information and ways we could make it special. The staff assured me everything would be fine and they delivered . Our reservations were for 5:30p they were ok with us bringing a cake and some small decorations like flowers and balloons for the birthday earlier than out reservations. We were greeted by Ms Ariel and she helped us set it up for us while we left to pick up my best friend. Ariel understood the assignment and made it amazing thank you so much. My best friend is a hard working single mom of 3 who would give you the shirt off her back if it meant helping you. So this was important to me to make her feel loved and special since she always goes above and beyond for everyone else. We got there they she was surprised we weren't rushed it was amazing and the staff was lovely and friendly the place is beautiful nice and clean. The most important thing you're here to read, how was the food? Well each dish was quite delicious very delightful & full of flavor and it was also very decadent. The food was well made with love tenderness and you could taste it in every bite. I want to thank the staff for making my best friends birthday so special and an extra thank you to Ms Ariel again, she went above and beyond for us and worked really hard to help us out thank you again I highly recommend this place and if you get Ms Ariel you'll have a wonderful time this establishment is lucky to have her as an employee.

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Aditya S.

This is a low key vibey Puerto Rican spot that is conveniently open late on weeknights, perfect to grab food and drinks after a Yankees game. The dim lit tropical ambiance is inviting with floral decor and stylish white dining chairs. The service is friendly and attentive. The chicharron de pollo and the arroz con gandules were delicious and hit the spot. The drinks including the lychee martini and soursop mojito were expertly crafted and strong.

Carl S.

Had a great time the food was amazing the staff was on point over all experience , the host was very professional and I loved the ( to go ) drinks containers

Diana M.

Omg this place was sooo goood. We had such a good experience here. The service was also great. We had a handful of plates and all were delicious. From the paella to the steak and eggs and you cannot forget to order the plátano frito ! Yumm. Wish they had one of these in Texas.

Leslie V.

Went here for a friend bday didn't have the food but the ambiance service and drinks were good I must go back and try their good and more drinks.

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Kiana T.

Came here on a random night. I as greeted by the host and was told we could sit anywhere. My first impression was that the place gave off a neighborly vibe. The waitress who served us was soo friendly and engaging. I regret not getting her name but she was slim and had a French bob hairstyle. If only for the service I would visit this place again. The food unfortunately did not match up to the wonderful front of house service. The food lacked butter, salt, and a bit of other spices. The food was cooked well but lacked overall flavor. Know for the drinks- they were tasty and definitely strong. I would recommend coming here for happy hour if you're looking for a good time.

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Sobro Garden is amazing totally love this place food great service is great everything great. Highly recommend to go there

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Fantastic spot! Upscale staff is always welcoming, drinks are on point and delicious food.

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Went on Valentine's Day. Decor & food was amazing. Staff was on point. I've ordered food a few times and Will def return again to dine in

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I had family coming to visit and they requested for PR food…read more Then It hit me, there's no more puertorican food places left! If you really think about it the Dominican food has taken over the Bx. I searched, and found this place. The moment you step in you are greeted with the warmest blessings. The 2 beautiful people that worked there made our time there so memorable. The food was out of this world let me tell you. Also, I will say it is AFFORDABLE. portion size was huge and the place was so CLEAN. Food: Pernil: 10/10 flavorful and tender Yellow (arroz con gandules) and Black rice with the beans: 10/10 both were good and couldn't even decide which one was better Pulpo 9/10 : fresh and tangy, cut into small pieces so you can top it on your rice Alcapurrias: 8/10 great and made differently then what I'm used to but it was sooo good I'd come again for this alone Juices: Ask them to try the juices and they will let you. We tried it all. Came home with passion fruit (parcha) and guyaba (guanabana) Delicious 10/10 It was so fresh and they don't add too much ice so you get all the juice taste. All in all I'm coming here from now on. A true BX staple for the community and a true essence of the Bori pride resides here. If you miss PR, come here.

One of the few real PR restaurants left...food is delicious, workers are very nice. I had the…read moremeatballs (albondigas) with arroz con gandules. Tasted homemade, well seasoned, tender. Rice was the way I like it - soft, not too oily, flavorful. I will go back with my bf who was born and raised in PR to see what he thinks, but I'm already a fan. They also have a lot of variety so I plan on trying something new next time. The lady working there said that sometimes they make guanimes (some people call them guanimos) which I have never been able to find outside of PR. I hope I get to try them at this place. So glad I found this spot and recommend you all check it out.

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I visited Freakin' Rican on March 20, 2026 during restaurant hopping with my sister, and I really…read morewanted to love this place--but it fell short for me. First, the customer service was excellent--the host was friendly, attentive, and welcoming. The space itself is very small, about 9-10 tables total, but gave you that eating with your family vibe, talking at the table and listening to spanish music. The bathroom was clean but it had a shower, which was definitely... different. Now for the food. I ordered the fried red snapper with yellow rice and pigeon peas, salad and unfortunately it had no flavor at all. The rice was dry and tasted like there was no sofrito or seasoning, which was disappointing for a Puerto Rican spot. My sister's pork chops were actually very good--probably the highlight of the meal. They also don't serve alcohol, so I had a Coco Rico while my sister had water. Overall, while the service was great, the food didn't live up to the hype for me. I expected bold, authentic Puerto Rican flavors, and it just wasn't there. Also, I wish they offered plain Yellow Spanish Rice as well as white rice options. I'm glad I tried it, but I won't be returning. If you go, try the pork chops--that's your best bet. And if you're really looking for authentic Puerto Rican food, you're better off heading to Sofrito in Manhattan or grabbing cuchifritos uptown--they don't miss.

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