Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Sobro Garden

    4.6 (68 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

    Waitlist - Sobro Garden

    Waitlist closed

    The restaurant is not taking waitlist parties right now

    Order Sobro Garden Takeout or Delivery

    Sobro Garden Photos

    SOBRO GARDEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Trendy
    Upscale
    Outdoor seating

    Recommended Reviews - Sobro Garden

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    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.

    Pork chunks
    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.

    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.

    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.

    Just trendy
    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.

    Skirt Steak Skewers
    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!

    Messing around with the Photo Booth
    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.

    Arroz Con Gandules
    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.

    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.

    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

    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.

    Steak skewers
    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.

    Bro and wifey

    See all

    27 days ago

    The food was great. Also the environment along with the way they have decorated the place is really nice.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Jimmy R.

    Jimmy R.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of David T.
    18
    43
    187

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 days ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 2
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    13 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 2

    10 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

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

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 3
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

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

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Derek P.
    222
    26
    38

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kelisiah H.
    39
    163
    116

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Carol W.
    76
    32
    21

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Elsa B.
    0
    292
    0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Amazing customer service food and ambiance... Love this place! Customers interact with each other... Staff is on point...

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 2

    Ask the Community - Sobro Garden

    What kind of music is played?

    A wonderful variety of Latin and afrobeats

    Don’t See Your Question? Ask Away!

    La Fonda

    La Fonda

    3.2
    (375 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    Alright. So this is my official review for La Fonda -- the restaurant I told y'all is connected to…read moreAbuelita's Desserts. Same location, same love, same culture. First of all, sometimes I don't even realize how Puerto Rican I am until it's time to eat. And then it hits me. Heavy. If you know, you know. My mom and I had been low-key grieving this old Chinito Spanish spot on 116th that we grew up on. That place was a staple. Birthdays, celebrations, random Sundays -- we were there. And the chuletas? Elite. The Spanish food was honestly better than the Chinese food, and it was that beautiful cultural fusion that only East Harlem really understands. Asian families who lived in Puerto Rico, speaking Spanish, cooking with that blend of spices -- it was magic. When it closed, it felt like we lost a piece of home. So ever since, we've been like... where are we getting our chuletas now? And let me explain something very clearly: when it comes to a Rican and her chuletas, we do not play games. Don't tell me you make a good pork chop and then serve me something dry or bland. No ma'am. I'm looking for: * That crisp but tender edge. * The smell that hits you before the plate even lands. * The cebolla on top. * The juices already doing what they need to do so I don't have to add a single thing. * That perfect bite when the rice and chuleta meet on the fork. So when we saw La Fonda attached to Abuelita's, we were curious. A guy inside was recommending dishes, saying he comes all the time for lunch. My mom spots "chuletas" on the menu and immediately says, "Let's try it." And I'm nervous. Because what if it's not right? What if it's breaded? I didn't want breaded. I just wanted it fried. Simple. Classic. Done correctly. Baby. When I tell you I was NOT disappointed? I have found my new chuleta spot. Perfectly fried. Flavorful. Juicy. That bite with the rice? Exactly what I've been missing. You can choose your rice. My mom got yellow rice with red beans. I asked for the rice of the day -- and listen, that rice of the day was a moment. Yellow rice mixed with little pieces of chicharrón, some plátano in there, beans -- just layered with flavor. That's the kind of rice you don't leave behind. My mom also ordered the corn fritters. Did I taste them? No. Because she tore them down before I could blink. And when my mom goes quiet and just wolfs her plate? I already know it's good. The ambiance? Beautiful. The bar area feels very Puerto Rican -- colorful, warm, nostalgic. On the other side, there's spacious seating if you want to dine in properly. It's quaint but roomy. Comfortable. It feels like somewhere you can celebrate something or just come in on a random Tuesday because you need good food. And the food? Delicious. Period. If you're looking for authentic Puerto Rican food in East Harlem that actually hits the way it's supposed to hit, go to La Fonda. Try it. Get the chuletas (trust me). And then come back and tell me what you think. Because these spots? They have my heart.

    If I could give zero stars I would…read more Now granted, me and my group spontaneously patroned here after the Puerto Rican Day Parade, so of course we were mindful of how busy and overwhelmed the restaurant may be that day. We had no problem waiting patiently for our table to be ready. However, upon being seated, there were so many things wrong that foreshadowed how poor our experience was going to be. Firstly, we needed to remind the waiter to bring our drinks about 4 times. The first time, we received two cans of soda (there were 7 of us). The second time, they brought 2 more cans. The third time, they brought the remaining Sprite we ordered. They failed to give two of us the cups of water we asked for. The waiter disappeared and returned with a Single Red Solo cup filled with water and then rushed back with one more for me. In the thousands of restaurants i've dined at in my lifetime, I've never received water in a plastic solo cup. Would have expected such at a frat party LOL, but at a formal restaurant? Now it was abundantly clear that the deviation from glassware to plastic cups was likely due to the large amount of customers attending due to the PR Day Parade, so despite this initial disappointment, we were still optimistic and gave the benefit of the doubt in light of this. Then came the wait for our food. Our appetizers came quick. However, they arrived on paper plates. Again, we wanted to be mindful that this was just due to the day so we brushed that off. But somehow they forgot one order of Alcapurrias and never brought them when we reminded our waiter about it twice. (We later got charged for 7 orders of Alcapurrias on our tab when we ordered 2 LOL). Mind you, we were seated at 6PM. An hour goes by and it is now roughly 7:15. Suddenly, who I assume to be the owner/manager goes on the microphone by the DJ booth and announces "they ran out of rice". At this point, all we could do is laugh because it was clear this place bit off more than they could chew by attempting to serve so many people. It was clear their priority was Quantity over Quality. Rather than serving quality meals (especially given the pretty penny they were charging), they were serving tiny portions on paper plates to cut corners and serve as many people as possible. At this point, we were baffled that they "ran out of white rice and beans" because what PR dish is served without it? Well anyways, they announced they will subsititute rice and beans with gandules. Fine. Another 35 minutes or so and we receive 2 orders of Mofongo. Have you ever gotten the paper bowls that you use for ice cream at Costco? Yeah those are what we got. We got a little scoop of Mofongo the size of my palm (for $25) and topped with not even a full serving of the protein that came with it. At this point we assumed they were going back to the kitchen to retrieve the 3 order of Pernil w Arroz Gandules that they ordered.....Nope. At around 8PM, we flagged to our waiter that we didn't get the rest of our food. Of course, they forgot. Eventually we get our SALTY pernil on a paper plate and MUSHY arroz gandules that literally seemed like they forgot to bring the pot of rice to a boil on the stove. At this point, we accepted that today was just a terrible dining experience. We weren't going to make a scene, speak to a manager, or disrespect the staff that were clearly overwhelmed. HOWEVER, we then received a bill that 1) incorrectly charged us for 5 additional Alcapurrias appetizers and 2) charged their own 20% gratuity - was just absolutely laughable and pathetic at this point. Again, we had so much compassion and grace initially as any PR spot in NYC on this day would be hectic and overwhelmed. But like I said before, La Fonda cares more about getting their money rather than ensuring their customers are satisfied. We have no issue paying good money for our food, but can the food at least be edible? Can the food be presentable and appear palatable? La Fonda couldn't even deliver that. Bad service is one thing, but poor tasting food is another. Not to mention that myself and my partner experienced nausea and indigestion shortly after our meal, likely due to the excessive greasiness and saltiness present in every dish. In viewing previous reviews to see if this was just a bad day versus just a terrible restaurant, it's evident that La Fonda just sucks. Given that my group obviously was there in celebration of PR day parade, we would never want to bring down a local Boricua establishment. But this was just truly a joke of a culinary experience. Nevermind the disposable dining ware, but to run out of food and still try to serve people nonsense is sad. Rather than resorting to any means necessary to remain open and serve as many as they could, they rather should have not overwhelmed themselves by turning people away when they realized there was no more food. I would have respected that rather than paying for food I couldn't eat. Beware and stay away.

    Photos
    Our Mimosa Towers - flavors available and bottomless options.
    Our Mimosa Towers - flavors available and bottomless options.
    Shrimp Pinchos served with our serve passion-fruit sauce.
    Shrimp Pinchos served with our serve passion-fruit sauce.
    $10 virgins piña colada in plastic cups!!! This is unacceptable and should not be allowed

    See all

    $10 virgins piña colada in plastic cups!!! This is unacceptable and should not be allowed
    El Rincón Boricua

    El Rincón Boricua

    4.4
    (10 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    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.

    Prime steak was tender and cook welled . Got the rice and plantains , can't go wrong with that …read more Guava juice was really good

    Photos
    Background
    Background
    Arroz con gandules and plantains
    Arroz con gandules and plantains
    Dine in or take out

    See all

    Dine in or take out
    Cuchifritos

    Cuchifritos

    3.5
    (249 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $

    Never go here. If you do end up visiting this less‑than‑stellar establishment, avoid the bistec…read moreencebollado at all costs. I'm not even sure what kind of meat they used, but it definitely wasn't cubed steak. The pork chops were fried far too hard, the rice started off promising but quickly fell flat, and the beans were just okay--they serve white beans, and I'm used to pink. The alcapurria was passable, but the masa was mediocre and the filling wasn't beef; it tasted more like chicken or turkey. Honestly, disregard this entire review and save yourself the trouble--don't even bother coming to the 116th St. cuchifritos.

    Cuchifritos 168 E. 116th. St…read more New York, NY 10029 Coca Drink Alcapurria Pasteles En Hoja Blood Sausage My curiosity has led me to East Harlem to explore traditional Puerto Rican cuisine. The prices are very reasonable and the taste of the food was pretty decent. However, the attraction was lacking. Coca drink: The coconut beverage was cool and refreshing. It was definitely the next best thing to slurping from an actual coconut. Alcapurria: The Alcapurria had equal ratio of meat and fritter filling. Pasteles En Hoja: I have to admit that the artistic look of this meal was not eye catching. The pasteles reminded me of vomit, but tasted like a tamale. Blood Sausage: The blood sausage has a physical resemblance of feces. Identifying one of the meats as "blood" is not the best idea. In the end, it was a sausage link. Surprisingly, all the dishes still tasted decent. Whenever I come across plates that don't look attractive I'll always keep an open mind and will definitely try everything. #alcapurria #pasteles #bloodsausage #cuchifritos #cocodrink

    Photos
    Cuchifritos
    The lunch special chicken breast and rice and beans
    The lunch special chicken breast and rice and beans
    Cuchifrito

    See all

    Cuchifrito
    Cocotazo

    Cocotazo

    4.4
    (84 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    cocotazo is a small restaurant located in Manhattan East Harlem.cocotazo food ok if you're willing…read moreto spend $40 a plate. the owner was not friendly at all this person felt kind of entitled some staff members were nice others not so much. What I could say is try it for yourself and come to your own conclusion. once is enough for me being a small business owner myself I believe that being personable, humble and friendly overtakes all of the things.

    If you want authentic, homemade Puerto Rican food - this is the place to be! I felt like I was at…read moremy tia's house, waiting for food to be prepared. Some of the dishes are named after family members, which I thought was lovely, and there are family portraits all over the restaurant. It really felt like we were transported to someone's living room! I was chatting with a fellow diner at the table next to me, and we were raving about how comfortable and at home we felt. The chef Frances Roman also took the time to check in on each table and the people waiting outside the restaurant to see how they were enjoying the food and if they had any questions. The hospitality here is top tier! I ordered the bacalitos to start, which are cod fish fritters. They were nice and crispy. The sauce it came with really enhanced the flavor! I also ordered the guava and cheese pastelillos. Both pastelillos were also crisped to perfection. For my main dish, I had The Rican sandwich, which is a nice twist on the Cuban sandwich. The sandwich is made with pernil, Swiss, pickled onions, and the chef's own special garlic mayo sauce. It was absolutely delicious!! Cocotazo also has freshly, homemade juices. I recommend the Chi Chi Rodriguez, which is a mix of tamarind and passion fruit. It's not overly sweet. If you'd like to try the main dishes, I do recommend arriving hungry! The portions are super generous, and you will leave with happy and full bellies.

    Photos
    Paintings for sale.
    Paintings for sale.
    Rican Sandwich
    Rican Sandwich
    View of Spanish Harlem

    See all

    View of Spanish Harlem

    Sobro Garden - cocktailbars - Updated June 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...