Chocobar Cortés brings a Caribbean chocolate dynasty to Alexander Avenue in Mott Haven, the South Bronx. This outpost of the Puerto Rico–born restaurant brand works house-made chocolate into nearly everything on the table, from brunch plates to evening cocktails, and draws chocolate devotees, couples and weekend crews uptown for the effort.
The pedigree runs deep. The Cortés family has made chocolate bean-to-bar since 1929 and opened the first Chocobar in Old San Juan in 2013 to celebrate “chocolate and art” (Chocobar Cortés). That pairing carries into the Bronx dining room, where artwork shares space with the tables. The menu crosses sweet and savory. Grilled cheese is spread with chocolate butter, Puerto Rican staples get cacao accents, and thick hot chocolate arrives Caribbean-style. After dark, the bar shifts to chocolate-infused cocktails, which earn the venue its 4.7 rating among date-night regulars.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Weekend brunch fills fastest, so groups should reserve ahead or arrive at opening. Weekday afternoons are calmer and suit a hot chocolate and dessert stop. Hours can change seasonally, so confirm the schedule before you go. The 6 train to 3rd Avenue–138th Street stops a short walk away. Afterward, stroll the brownstones of the Mott Haven Historic District nearby, or browse the antique and design shops along Bruckner Boulevard.
