May 11–23, 2026 · Riverdale · Riverdale Ave
Tobalá
Bites! of the North Bronx Menu
Your choice of entrée plus 1 appetizer or 1 dessert.
Entrée (choose 1)
Choose 1- Pulpo de Puerto — chicatana sauce, cilantro, pearl onions, chile ashes, red-veined sorrel, corn tortillas
- Tlayuda — carne asada or shrimp; queso Oaxaca, frijoles, crema de aguacate, onions, roasted tomatoes, red watercress
- Enmoladas de pato — mole negro, duck, blue corn tortilla, cotija cheeseVegan option available
Appetizer or dessert (choose 1)
Choose 1- Guacamole — smoked corn, cotija cheese, corn tortilla chips
- Esquites — off-the-cob roasted corn, chicatana mayo, cotija cheese
- Cochinita memela — slow-roasted pork, black bean paste, pearl onion, salsa macha, cotija cheese
- San Sebastian cheesecake — Mexican chocolate ice cream, cherry coulis
- Flan de coco — coconut flan, caramel, toasted coconut
- Tax and gratuity are not included.
Walk in, ask for Bites! of the North Bronx, and order what's on offer. Hours and meal periods vary; check with the restaurant before you go.
The restaurant industry is built on the passion and hard work of its people. Servers and bartenders aren't just staff; they are the soul of the hospitality family. As you enjoy your local favorites, please show your support by tipping the team members who serve you.
Nestled in the heart of Riverdale, New York, Tobala is an Oaxacan-inspired restaurant owned and operated by Chef Moises Lopez, his wife Eluisania Lopez, Moises' sister Roma Mercader, and her husband Billy Mercader, who together bring their deep-rooted love for Oaxacan cuisine and culture to every part of the dining experience. They have spent over a decade perfecting their craft through learning from artisans and chefs both in Oaxaca and New York.
The name "Tobala" is inspired by one of Oaxaca's most revered agave species, celebrated for its role in food, drink, and medicine. Their beverage program features traditional Mexican cocktails and a curated selection of mezcals and tequilas sourced from multi-generational producers.
The kitchen reflects the rich and complex flavors of Oaxaca through dishes that honor traditional ingredients — from callos y mole verde and Pulpo de Puerto with chicatana salsa to enmoladas de pato in mole negro.
More than a restaurant, Tobala is a celebration of family, culture, and community. For Bites! of the North Bronx, see the $50 menu below — your choice of entrée plus one appetizer or one dessert (May 11–23, 2026).
A look inside
