I’ve explored every corner of New York City’s food scene, but I recently stumbled upon Antojitos BK in Park Slope and let me tell you—my mind is blown. This isn’t just a snack spot. It’s a full-throttle celebration of Dominican flavors that are bold, messy, and absolutely elite. If you’re not drooling by the end of this, you might need to check your pulse.
We kicked things off with the showstopper: the Cheeseburger Patacón. Instead of a bun, they use smashed and fried plantains. It is genius. They layer on melted cheddar, juicy ground beef, ketchup, and a heavy drizzle of their signature “Chimmi Sauce.” Then comes more cheese, fresh slaw, and tomato. It is stacked so high they have to slice it just so you can get a grip on it. The result? Incredible. That first bite was a salty, sweet, and crunchy explosion that I’m still thinking about.
Next, they brought out the Pernil Mofonguitos. They take fried plantain cups and fill them with house-made Chimmi sauce and a mountain of slow-cooked Pernil pork. It’s tender, smoky, and jam-packed with flavor. But they don’t stop there. They drench it in a white Alfredo sauce, pile on shredded cheese, and finish it with fresh parsley. Look at that cheese pull! It’s creamy, savory, and officially one of my new favorite bites in the city.
We weren’t done yet. Next up was the Double Dominican Smash Burger. They take two seasoned beef patties and smash them on the grill until they’re perfectly charred. Then comes the real magic: a smashed plantain, a thick slab of fried Dominican cheese, more Chimmi slaw, tomato, ketchup, and even more sauce. Every layer is more aggressive than the last. I mean, look at that cross-section! It’s a masterclass in textures.
For the finale, we had to go with their famous Chimi. They butter and grill authentic Dominican bread, then load it with melted cheddar, two layers of cheesy grilled beef, more ketchup, Chimmi sauce, and a mountain of slaw. Then there’s the Cubano. It’s packed with mozzarella, slow-cooked pork, ham, pickles, and even more of that addictive Chimmi sauce. They press it down on the grill until it’s perfectly toasted and crispy.
If you are looking for an authentic Dominican street food experience that hits all the right notes, get to Park Slope immediately. Antojitos BK is a total game-changer. Who’s hungry?