This Old-School Puerto Rican Restaurant Is Essential for Pork Fanatics | Food Skills

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Hope you guys enjoy this special edition of Food Skills. What foods do you want to see covered?

[@paul6point7]

Comida dominicano 🇩🇴

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Chinese bbq.... literally a dying art

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First We Feast pickled foods. The art of pickling.👍🏻

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Epicurious did a video with hot sauce expert Noah Chaimberg of Heatonist. You should have him come on hot ones to dissect all of the sauces!

[@vanislekid]

I think this is one of the best stories you have done. I think continuing on with the small business old school mom and pop type places is great. I personally would love to see some footage from the divey places in Mexico just south of the American border like Tijuana. So much strange coverage about immigration and border security in the U.S.. It would be nice to see a true family business making sweet food.

[@Zyx3ds18]

I’m Puerto Rican so I’m happy to see my peoples foods represented on this channel. Makes me very happy!

[@danielmoore2196]

Just Your Average Gamer I saw a notification that said Puerto Rican and I immediately clicked the video jaja

[@rugus722]

Girl I'm Mexican American, and let me tell you toda la Familia here in Milwaukee we Love Puerto Rican Food, our favorite is Arroz con Gandules , God Bless❤

[@Zyx3ds18]

rugus722 I’m a dude but I still feel. I’m waiting for a Fat jibarito review from one of the guys on this channel. Wild be great to see

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I'm glad this series is back. There's a lot of personality driven food or food adjacent shows to watch, so I appreciate having something else in the high production short form/medium-short form range. The lack of a central personality allows for peace to be a more quiet relaxing product, which I appreciate.

[@damegan123]

It's endearing to see the impact a man as Bourdain had even on the life of individuals... loved the man.

[@dannydk6]

You’re doing it papo. You’re filling your father’s shoes and you’re growing taller. Keep up the good work and the family tradition. Next time I go to NYC, I’m hitting up cuchifrito!

[@josiecruz305]

Everything looks amazing but also so sweet how the son says he plans on staying there forever- that’s really awesome❤️🇵🇷💙

[@puresunshine79]

There's alot if history here. It's more than just food. Its about culture, family, tradition, immigrants looking for a better life. I love it. 💖😍

[@IamLIK]

I miss Anthony. My heart hurts so much. Thank you for sharing your food .

[@mfuentes4961]

WEPA!!!! Where the Boricuas at?!? 🙌🏽🇵🇷🙌🏽🇵🇷

[@miriamvivo4279]

Recently was at amadeos slash prior rafael hernandez place . Did not know about the cuchifritos restaurant down the street definitely will check out when in the neigbhorhood muchas gracias for the heads up saludos y feliz navidad junto con un prosspero ano nuevo lleno de salud

[@maxx1mus1041]

WEEEEEEEPAAAAAA!

[@fresh11368]

didn't he say his Cuban 🤔🤔

[@alexw3053]

Yoooooooo

[@tonipepperoni3424]

I'm half cuban🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺

[@AthenaGM]

Que bella mi gente! Que rico un buen mofonguito ahora🤤. God bless Puerto Rico, God bless my Puertorros! Arriba Boricua! 🇵🇷

[@princessthompson68]

This was very interesting. I loved how they explained the history and recipes behind their own spot and then also walked around and showcased other hot spots in their neighborhood. 👍

[@at0mly]

I ❤️ NY I wish I could find a shirt to express my sentiments.

[@carmeloshin]

Can't tell if this is an ironic comment lol

[@driftspecs13]

@@carmeloshin It's a joke.

[@brick548]

That would never catch on

[@alishamarie9706]

atomly same here it’s like kind of nostalgic feeling you know . Iam in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 but I ❤️NY

[@thecrystalmemes5767]

@@carmeloshin r/whoooosh kinda

[@BennyBNYC]

There are still a lot of Dominican spots like this in NYC, but not many Puerto Rican ones. Hope to get over there soon to try it

[@HectorHernandez-jq7wq]

And now Mexicans is taking over 💪🏽

[@serggg2198]

Hector Hernandez Mexican food is good but nothing beats carribean food 🤤

[@jaimeortiz9707]

Wow all this food reminds me of my late pop's 🇵🇷 Puerto Rican 🇵🇷 cooking. God I miss it so much! R.i.P pops Justino Ortiz😪

[@Erica6Strange]

Pernil y arroz con gondoles y maduro is life! Love Puerto Rican soul food! R.I.P Anthony Bourdain

[@rxlo1062]

Wow I’m very proud of this family. To the father, job well done sir. 👍🇵🇷 🇨🇺

[@DirefulPot]

Thanks so much for spotlighting these great small businesses! It's great to see my old neighborhood valorized like this!

[@DannyCasino]

Being a Puerto Rican man.. Married to a European woman I can say that places like this are essential for my people to keep our culture alive my wife and I teach our children not only my heritage but hers.. ...gotta have Puerto Rican....Germans ....Luckily my beautiful wife cooks all my favorite foods.....

[@R0gue0ne]

This is so awesome. Kudos to you guys. Love from Australia - live forever!

[@johnbaker4847]

I love those old style places... you just feel good when you eat there.

[@wolfyokai9]

I LOVE Anthony Bourdain! I saw that episode of "Parts Unknown" with this restaurant. It was so cool!

[@beafalcon3522]

So happy to see this video. I go to 188 every couple of weeks when I'm jonesing for morcilla aka Puerto Rican blood sausage. Always walk out with over $50 worth of cuchifrito. Been going since 1983. The only Puerto Rican cuchifrito spot left now in the Beonx. Well worth the trip and the wait in line. Fantastic food. 🇵🇷🤗

[@beafalcon3522]

Sorry for typo...the Bronx

[@icarris1]

You should come to Puerto Rico and feature their amazing cuisine.

[@alishamarie9706]

Icarris totally ! Come to 🇵🇷!!!

[@fredypae89]

I’m from Inglewood California and I discovered your awesome restaurant thanks to Mr Anthony Bourdain 😭💔😭💔😭💔😭💔😭💔😢💐😢💐

[@GameReviews555]

I LOVE 188 Cuchifritos!! Went there all the time when I lived in the Bronx. Great food and great people!

[@FishForThought]

the son is lucky to have that father the father is luck to have such a son

[@yuvalbarnahum6756]

One of your best videos, very touching

[@alishamarie9706]

I have been there and it’s amazing and impossible to forget . It was closer place I have from 🇵🇷 I love you and miss u guys GoD Bless!

[@jessicatuttle5805]

Beautiful family and legacy!

[@jeanm7876]

Interesting a Cuban gentleman cooking our Puerto Rico cuisine how wonderful. ❤️ I’d travel from PR to NY just to eat food from home. 😂

[@carlosgerman2408]

I grew up in Puerto Rico and I miss the Puerto Rican food. This is my kind of soul food. Good luck with you Cuchifritos!

[@anariera5854]

Great to see n hear of such a Great place, where are used to go years ago every Sunday after church services!

[@mypal1990]

Well my pork fix is gonna be satisfied. Time to hop on the 4 train.

[@localgrassfieldboneshandler]

We have the same first name

[@AwesomeAlex808]

@@localgrassfieldboneshandler odd flex

[@erik_ludwig]

RIP Tony. Great storyteller. 🙏

[@sandramort37]

OMG. that's gorgeous. I haven't had cuchifritos & mofongo in YEARS. I miss living in NYC.

[@daimonmarioperez9501]

That restaurant has been on 188th forever ! My father and I love pasteles. When I would visit my parents. I would stop by this restaurant for some pasteles to bring and eat with my father. This place is an institution. I hope that it's able to stay at it's current location . It's part of the fabric of the Bx. Thanks for shinning a beautiful light on a beautiful place, I call home. Bronx, N.Y.

[@danic_c]

My mouth is watering just from watching this.

[@ZumoDePapaya]

I'm so glad you are continuing these series!

[@trudyfarnum9552]

Maryland sending my LOVE!....Will be there sooner rather than later!... Kudos Gentlemen on a job well done!

[@rfayed]

Great to see the pride taken in their work.

[@wascar66]

Thank god this series is back!!

[@ArcticPenguinG]

Mad respect for this family.

[@SA-ho2nw]

God bless you guys and your business

[@waldemarrivera3910]

Love it and miss it. Miss it because I have been living in Arkansas since 1982. I have to make my own.

[@cherrykoolaidXP]

This looks so good! I wish they didn't use soy bean oil since I'm allergic to that but kudos to them for having an authentic Puerto Rican restaurant!

[@Notorious2J]

This used to be my spot back in the 90s.

[@Drodian_Irie2012]

i got to eat here a few years ago during my first trip to NY. DELICIOUS FOOD!!!

[@christinacastellanos663]

Right up the block from where I grew up 👌👌 eaten there plenty of times. So delicious both places!!

[@licenze4146]

Ain’t nothin like Puerto Rican food from the Bronx!

[@LordMichi]

Insight not even Puerto Rican food from the island?

[@moises030190]

I mean... when you actually visit the island, it gets better.

[@Boyridge]

Puerto Rican here from Los Angeles. Can’t wait to go back again! 🇵🇷 🐸

[@Glottis]

I want that food, but this video was also just heartwarming. Nice work to the editors and subjects.

[@23miAmor]

Fordham is the place to be.... finally Puerto rican food! I loved this.

[@yahairaperez3851]

So much respect for this video

[@heyitsmeshaz]

omg, the pork and fried chicken looks amazing!

[@tnh4235]

YUMMILICIOUS!! Definitely going to visit that place next time I go to NY!!

[@shywalker404]

I need to visit this one day , food lookin' good and proud neighborhood too. Nice !

[@bcaye]

Wow. Never had any desire to visit NYC but this could change my mind. I have a PR friend and everything he cooks is delicious.

[@alc9861]

Wonderful addition to an already wonderful channel.

[@alflurin]

Loved the video but it also made me sad and nostalgic. All of my grandparents generation and some of my uncles and aunts had small businesses of the same sort and my generation and my parents generation has abandoned that way of life and a lot of knowledge and culture has been lost. Thankfully, in the US, people seem to be aware of this and are fighting to keep small businesses open. If I ever visit NYC, I'll definitively make a visit.

[@batt3ryac1d]

No one abandoned anything they all got bought out by greedy mega corps.

[@daysharoemajor7784]

I’ve probably eaten everything on their menu😂 this place is the best just don’t focus on the long ass line! Love this place 💙

[@monserratelapuerta3808]

DIOS los cuide arriba comida PUERTO RICO from LES MANHATTAN.nothing but love up the BX.

[@AlexKazam_]

WEPA! Boricua all the way baby! 🙌🇵🇷♥️💙

[@dianadundidit5343]

Not many Puerto Rican restaurants left in the Bronx. I can't wait to hop a train downtown to try ur food!!

[@tttttttttttttttt5634]

Ive been eating there for years....Food is GREAT! Not only the pork...Try the steak(bistec) sandwich if you get a chance And theyre open late

[@ka-bar5060]

Grew up here and was always hanging on Fordham Rd. You could smell the yumminess before you even saw the storefront. WEPA!!!

[@martingruev6376]

Awesome! In Bulgaria we have same things... and this cuchifritos we call them Pruujkii or Juumeerki

[@Someone-ji2gm]

As a Dominican i love Puerto rican food!!

[@TheMalacabeza]

a Cuban family with a Puerto Rican food Restaurant,good job.

[@CoveringFish]

Yes I’m Puerto Rican, I practically live in New York and LA, it’s hard for my parents to let me go to the Bronx because they lived in NY 20 years ago when it was much different. I can’t wait to go and see this place before the rent kicks the community out

[@juanluna6477]

Don't forget to hit up Arthur's ave down the street for some italian food and the bronx zoo which is close by within walking distance

[@johnbaker4847]

American, just as we are a melting pot, so are ALL the foods we eat, latino, european, asian, mexican, south american, oriental, indian... IT'S ALL SO GOOD!

[@RottedDollface]

🌺🇵🇷🌺🇵🇷🌺our food is one of the best!!!

[@jerrodp9867]

I'm glad I don't live close because I would have a big problem with moderation. I love authentic family restaurants like this.

[@beatriceeagel7318]

Amen thank God Beatriz from Brooklyn

[@kai336]

Honestly xD i pass there every day and my friends loves to eat there. I'm happy that bronx/Fordham is represented I always heard that they have great food Respect PR food

[@theoriginalfat]

Looking forward to eat there, everything looks delicious... greetings from Costa Rica :D

[@theon096]

Guy walking past @4:36 😂😂

[@josecruz813]

Glad to be Puerto Rican 👌🏽❤️

[@isadoraalejandro]

This is the only cuchifrito i go to 🌟❤️❤️ always a line gotta try it when ur in Fordham 🇵🇷

[@gnmorales1]

I will add this to my places to visit in NYC next time I head up north

[@joelkelly1192]

Place looks amazing! That food 🔥🔥

[@Cclj135]

This is a great story about a personal business and the owner with his son. This spot is nothing special as it’s a dime a dozen in the Bx and in Spanish Harlem. Bourdain probably decided to highlight this one because it’s the Bronx and the large PR community there and yes, this is one type of successful personal business ran by PRs and DRs.

[@tatertots0046]

Yea although papi is actually Cuban not Puerto Rican

[@bull419]

I grew up with all types of pork dishes from Puerto Rico which were much better than anything in a restaurant but I'm glad these places still exist but nothing like home cooking from Puerto Rico.

[@carlossantiago2461]

Wish to have this here in Downtown Los Angeles California!!

[@kiara198923]

The food looks sooo good. Wish I could try it but I'm in Florida!

[@hueleb1cho]

good to see a real cuchifritos in business still, the classic one on 116th just doesn’t cut it anymore and isnt as good as others (not to mention it’s all dominican cooks but the restaurant still says its all puerto rican 😂)

[@less1718]

Dope food looks mad good!!!!

[@crystalpacheco5266]

One of the first things I did, was scroll down to the comment section to see the boricuas/nuyoricans representing and I was NOT disappointed 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷

[@NightlightCompass]

I love it when the military funds my favorite Millennial™ content!

[@jacklitheskys6392]

I hope he continues the legacy🇵🇷 💯

[@josephrabor222]

Great piece.

[@thedrzoidberg4559]

Come here for lunch about once a week. Best part of working in the Bronx. Very cheap too!

[@GetIsekaid]

Man that looks interesting... I will have a hard time finding such a restaurant in Europe ^^

[@craigkingdon4424]

A really good Mexican or carribean place should have similar food, tho of course not entirely the same

[@damegan123]

If you ever go to Barcelona, you should definitely visit "el pachuco". It's mexican, but oh my lord!

[@eiRagnaRok]

South spain, not that hard to find.

[@recoil53]

From food/travel shows it looks like Europe has a lot of multi generation family owned restaurants.

[@samuelcrespo6695]

You are welcome to our beautiful island and try our food! The taste is unique! 🇵🇷

[@malefrmbk]

Will definitely be checking that place out wepppaaaa

[@G3ro_Oni_mo]

My old hood!

[@dadbodmascot]

Great Video!

[@rugus722]

We don't have this authenticity of flavors in Wisconsin as far restaurants.I'm definitely going to cuchifritos❤

[@CyberDocUSA]

🎅🏻 *Why is Santa always so jolly?* 🎅🏻 Because he knows where all the naughty Puerto Rican girls live. 🎅🏻

[@J-A2013]

Iam gana go there tonight 😋

[@boartank]

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