Best Asopao in the Bronx: 2 Spots Locals Trust
From Fordham’s Webster Avenue to Pelham Parkway, here’s where the Bronx goes when it needs a real bowl of asopao — chicken or seafood, with addresses, hours, and what to order.
The Bronx is home to one of the largest Dominican and Puerto Rican communities in the country, which means the borough takes its asopao seriously. You won’t find it on trendy menus — you’ll find it in family-run spots where the pot has been simmering since morning. These two are the ones worth crossing the borough for.
Parrilla Latina
The strongest asopao menu in the borough: both asopao de pollo (chicken soupy rice) and asopao de mariscos (seafood soupy rice) are on the regular menu, alongside paella and a crab mofongo that regulars swear by. Open until 10 PM — the latest asopao on either of our lists — which makes it the Bronx’s best answer to a late-night craving.
Cafe Colonial Restaurant & Grill
A neighborhood Latin grill on White Plains Road serving homestyle asopao without the wait. Less famous than the Manhattan institutions, which is exactly its charm: quick service, generous bowls, and the kind of consistency that comes from cooking for the same regulars every week. The move if you’re in the East Bronx.
Quick Comparison
| Restaurant | Neighborhood | Best For | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parrilla Latina | Fordham | Seafood asopao, late hours | (718) 329-3000 |
| Cafe Colonial | Pelham Parkway | Quick homestyle bowl | (718) 824-1933 |
Hours verified July 2026 — call ahead on weekends, when asopao can sell out.
Heading to Manhattan Instead?
The Lower East Side’s Grand Street corridor is NYC’s other great asopao destination — two locations of El Castillo De Jagua serve Dominican-style bowls daily. See our Lower East Side asopao guide or the full NYC ranking.
Rather make it yourself? Our authentic asopao de pollo recipe walks through the sofrito, the rice ratio, and the timing — and the nutrition guide has the calorie math.
Best Asopao in Bronx: FAQ
Where can I get asopao late at night in the Bronx?
Parrilla Latina (2501 Webster Ave) serves until 10 PM daily — the latest of any spot on our lists.
Do these spots deliver?
Yes — both offer delivery and pickup, directly and through the major delivery apps.
What’s the difference between asopao de pollo and asopao de mariscos?
Pollo is chicken; mariscos is mixed seafood (typically shrimp, calamari, and mussels). Same soupy rice soul, different protein. Parrilla Latina serves both.