5 Underrated Restaurants in Inwood, New York NY Worth Trying

Updated 29 September 2026 · 19 restaurants in Inwood, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings

This guide covers five restaurants in Inwood that hold strong Google ratings but have fewer than 400 reviews, chosen from 19 qualifying places and ordered by rating weighted by review count. It is for neighbors and visitors in upper Manhattan who want reliable food beyond the best-known spots. Each entry describes what reviewers mention, along with hours and practical details, so you can plan a meal, a late-night bite or a breakfast order.

The list at a glance

1Trocitos De Mexico★ 5 · 376 reviews · $10–20
2Ray's Corner★ 5 · 38 reviews
3Damajagua Restaurant★ 4.9 · 47 reviews
4Rahi’s Pizzeria HALAL★ 4.9 · 22 reviews
5G's Coffee Shop★ 4.8 · 263 reviews · $1–10

Trocitos De Mexico

★ 5 (376 Google reviews)Mexican restaurant$10–20 per person

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Trocitos De Mexico on Post Ave serves Mexican food and stays open until 3 am on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers mention quesabirria tacos with consomme, tacos dorados, fish tacos, a chorizo quesadilla made with house chorizo, salsa verde and agua de jamaica. They describe fresh food and a knowledgeable, friendly counter. Google lists it as Latino-owned and women-owned, with outdoor seating, breakfast, catering and late-night food.

Best for: Late-night birria tacos

Address: 147 Post Ave, New York, NY 10034, United States
Hours: Fri 11:30 am–3 am; Mon 11:30 am–9 pm; Sat 11 am–3 am; Sun 11 am–9 pm; Thu 11:30 am–9 pm; Tue 11:30 am–9 pm; Wed 11:30 am–9 pm

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Ray's Corner

★ 5 (38 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant

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Ray's Corner is a pizza restaurant at 500 W 215th St, open until 11 pm on Fridays and Saturdays and until 6 pm on Sundays. Reviewers mention margherita and tricolor pies with well-seasoned sauce and a crisp bottom that holds a fold. One describes it as family owned, with organic ingredients, free cookies with a pie and cartoons on for kids. Others point to friendly service.

Best for: Family pizza night

Address: 500 W 215th St, New York, NY 10034, United States
Hours: Fri 11 am–11 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 11 am–11 pm; Sun 11 am–6 pm; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm

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Damajagua Restaurant

★ 4.9 (47 Google reviews)Dominican restaurant

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Damajagua Restaurant is a Dominican spot on Broadway that opens at 6 am on weekdays and 8 am on weekends. Reviewers mention the tres golpes breakfast with mangu, a Cuban sandwich, empanada-style chicken appetizers, and roasted chicken with rice and beans in generous portions. First-timers say the staff helped them order. Some reviewers travel from other boroughs for the home-style cooking.

Best for: Early Dominican breakfast

Address: 5085 Broadway, New York, NY 10034, United States
Hours: Fri 6 am–9 pm; Mon 6 am–9 pm; Sat 8 am–8 pm; Sun 8 am–8 pm; Thu 6 am–9 pm; Tue 6 am–9 pm; Wed 6 am–9 pm

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Rahi’s Pizzeria HALAL

★ 4.9 (22 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant

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Rahi’s Pizzeria HALAL on Broadway is open daily from 10 am to 10 pm. Reviewers mention fresh pizza with a crispy crust, generous toppings, a range of halal options and quick turnaround on orders. They describe friendly staff and a clean dining room, and several say they plan to order again. Google lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance and assisted listening devices.

Best for: Halal pizza any day

Address: 4232 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, United States
Hours: daily 10 am–10 pm

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G's Coffee Shop

★ 4.8 (263 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person

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G's Coffee Shop on W 207th St opens at 7 am on weekdays and 8 am on weekends, closing at 7 pm. Reviewers mention hefty breakfast burritos with bacon or chorizo, lime and avocado, plus tacos packed well for office orders. They describe a family-run shop with large portions and friendly service. Google lists breakfast through dinner, healthy options, a cozy setting and a kid-friendly atmosphere.

Best for: Breakfast burritos to go

Address: 634 W 207th St, New York, NY 10034, United States
Hours: Fri 7 am–7 pm; Mon 7 am–7 pm; Sat 8 am–7 pm; Sun 8 am–7 pm; Thu 7 am–7 pm; Tue 7 am–7 pm; Wed 7 am–7 pm

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How we made this list

We looked at 19 restaurants in Inwood, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then rated 4.4 or higher on Google but with fewer than 400 reviews. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.

Tips before you go

For an early start, Damajagua Restaurant opens at 6 am.
Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?

Trocitos De Mexico ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 376 reviews. Ray's Corner is second at 5 from 38 reviews.

Which restaurants in Inwood, New York NY are open late?

Trocitos De Mexico stays open until 3 am.

How much does it cost at these restaurants?

Google lists these price ranges per person: Trocitos De Mexico $10–20; G's Coffee Shop $1–10. The others do not list a price range.

Which of these have free parking?

Google lists free parking for Trocitos De Mexico.

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