I can not describe the emotions I'm feeling right now. This is the real taste of Dominican food. I'm crying ???. 10⭐. I recorded my reaction and sent it to my friends and family. I absolutely recommend this place!!!Este es el sabor con el que yo nací allá en R.D. ?????????????????✨?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fede B.
Feels like going to Santo Domingo every time I go in. Whether to buy hot food or shop in the grocery, they always have amazing food and selections. Im from Colombia and I've been to the DR. Such friendly staff and I high recommended their
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pica Pollo Con Tostones, Empanadas
Ken Laracuente
A little piece of my land is the truth! I got red soda -country club-, lemisol, malanga, pica pollo and even limber! I loved seeing the varieties. Next time you have to go after 5p to try the rest of the menu. Thank you for existing!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pica Pollo Con Tostones
Kery Sanchez Alvarez
Everything
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Willy the barber
Great place to visit good people and good food ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
frank Williams
Authentic Dominican food...just like back in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gerald Calhoun
Ordered delivery. The food looked and tasted like it had been sitting under a hot lamp all day. Dried out, tough, and flavorless.
Food: 1
Al Jones
VERY GOOD Dominican food. Friendly staff!. Good verity of Dominican products a far as groceries ect... They have Presidente beer!!!! It's the only place in Michigan I can find
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Divine Cleaning Systems
Poor customer service. The owner has a very bad attitude and is racist to those who aren't dominican. I wouldnt recommend their food to anyone thats interested in good high quality service and wants to he treated like with respect. Their snobby acting and the woman workers are very rude towards black men as if they already racial profile you as soon as you come in. I don't know if they think their better than black people or what but they need a reality check that their our tons of other food to eat in Lincoln park. MEXICAN restaurants in the area do not treat people like this place does I'd recommend going to LA Salsa or Panchos they know how to treat everyone the same.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Anthony Magee
The owner has a bad attitude and they're custoner service is TERRIBLE PLEASE Stay
La Bodega is a small Dominican store with groceries and prepared food. There are 3 small aisles of groceries - one with mostly drinks and refrigerated proteins, one with sauces and dry goods, and the last with some cleaning supplies. Towards the rear, there are racks of spices, a very small frozen food section (one freezer) and some produce. I'm guessing they don't actually sell any of the produce - it's probably just there as storage until they cook everything? The real magic of the store is in the back, where there's a small counter serving all sorts of delicious goodies. On a Saturday for lunch, there was a steady stream of customers picking up orders and eating. Just be aware that this is a family owned establishment that takes time to prepare food - lunch was supposed to start at 11:30AM, but they didn't have most of the menu ready until around 12:30PM. For people who are less patient, there is a prepared food counter with various meats and stews and a display with some fried foods. We opted for a couple of items: Fritura Mixta ($18.50) - Wow, this is a giant plate of fried meat and tostones. Deep fried beef, pork, chicken, longanisa, each one seasoned and drained well. Not greasy or oily at all. This is seriously a meat overload, in retrospect, we should have ordered a couple of additional sides because, to be honest, we aren't huge meat eaters. Still delicious. It took about 20 minutes to come out because everything was fried fresh. Cheese Bollitos ($2.50) - Think of a fried mashed potato croquette with a slightly different yucca flavor profile. These fried pastries aren't fried to order - instead they are probably fried in the morning and stuck in a heated display cabinet until they are ordered. They don't have the best crisp exterior and aren't exactly piping hot, but they are still good. Chicken and Cheese Empanada ($3) - These were definitely differently shaped vs. other empanadas I've had. Quite a long half moon filled with well seasoned chicken and rich cheese. Similar to the bollitos, these are not fried to order. We went back a couple of weeks later for some of the items on the dinner menu (only available after 5PM) that aren't served during lunch. It took around 25 minutes this time for the food to come out. Chimi de Pierna ($13) - This sandwich consisted of pulled pork, red cabbage, onions, and tomato on a super pillowy bun. The ingredients were heavily seasoned with a sweet and somewhat vinegery sauce that was quite similar to a bbq sauce. Be careful eating this one - since the bun is so soft, the ingredients start spilling out with every bite. Mofongo ($20) - Super garlicky, pretty classic mofongo mashed with chicharrones. Our meat of choice was additional chicharrones - super well fried with a great crisp and chewy fat. It came with two small containers of sauce that was not a normal mojo de ajo. It was limey, porky, very fresh, and paired perfectly with the carbs and proteins. I would definitely get this again. As a side note - they charge a 4% credit card fee. La Bodego is a great addition to the area. Definitely stop by to get some good Dominican food!
Paul Diaz
You get a lot of food for the amount you pay and the food taste great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aaron Staten
You walk in the place seeing young women outside playing around on their phones not attentive, acting like they’re not too interested to assist you. These were the circumstances each time I went in. The girls in there are more interested in getting back to their private party than actually working. I’ve been there multiples times and they’re out of basic things like a “chicken sandwich”. Their Futura platter made me want to throw it away it was burnt and the meat was tough as rocks. They need someone there also that can speak proper English you can only make out a bit and pieces of their conversation. These girls got the “I need a green card” personalities. I wouldn’t be surprised if none of them are citizens that understand good business ethics in the US. They have the “hurry up and buy” personality. It is possible they may treat their own kind better but they are in a city where there’s Black people, white people and Arabic people come into restaurants and expect proper service. None of the Mexican restaurants on Dix I been to act lazy and uninterested all of them work very very hard and they want your business and they give great food service. They need to learn from them.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
salvador rivas
I was in the area with my family and decided to try this place out, I am so glad we did. The pica pollo with tostones was delicious, and the chinola juice was perfect!The woman behind the counter was very pleasant and welcoming.If I'm even in the area again, I will definitely go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pica Pollo Con Tostones
H Williams
If you are looking for authentic Dominican food, this is it!
I can not describe the emotions I'm feeling right now. This is the real taste of Dominican food. I'm crying ???. 10⭐. I recorded my reaction and sent it to my friends and family. I absolutely recommend this place!!!Este es el sabor con el que yo nací allá en R.D. ?????????????????✨?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Feels like going to Santo Domingo every time I go in. Whether to buy hot food or shop in the grocery, they always have amazing food and selections. Im from Colombia and I've been to the DR. Such friendly staff and I high recommended their
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pica Pollo Con Tostones, Empanadas
A little piece of my land is the truth! I got red soda -country club-, lemisol, malanga, pica pollo and even limber! I loved seeing the varieties. Next time you have to go after 5p to try the rest of the menu. Thank you for existing!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pica Pollo Con Tostones
Everything
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place to visit good people and good food ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Authentic Dominican food...just like back in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ordered delivery. The food looked and tasted like it had been sitting under a hot lamp all day. Dried out, tough, and flavorless.
Food: 1
VERY GOOD Dominican food. Friendly staff!. Good verity of Dominican products a far as groceries ect... They have Presidente beer!!!! It's the only place in Michigan I can find
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Poor customer service. The owner has a very bad attitude and is racist to those who aren't dominican. I wouldnt recommend their food to anyone thats interested in good high quality service and wants to he treated like with respect. Their snobby acting and the woman workers are very rude towards black men as if they already racial profile you as soon as you come in. I don't know if they think their better than black people or what but they need a reality check that their our tons of other food to eat in Lincoln park. MEXICAN restaurants in the area do not treat people like this place does I'd recommend going to LA Salsa or Panchos they know how to treat everyone the same.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The owner has a bad attitude and they're custoner service is TERRIBLE PLEASE Stay
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
La Bodega is a small Dominican store with groceries and prepared food. There are 3 small aisles of groceries - one with mostly drinks and refrigerated proteins, one with sauces and dry goods, and the last with some cleaning supplies. Towards the rear, there are racks of spices, a very small frozen food section (one freezer) and some produce. I'm guessing they don't actually sell any of the produce - it's probably just there as storage until they cook everything? The real magic of the store is in the back, where there's a small counter serving all sorts of delicious goodies. On a Saturday for lunch, there was a steady stream of customers picking up orders and eating. Just be aware that this is a family owned establishment that takes time to prepare food - lunch was supposed to start at 11:30AM, but they didn't have most of the menu ready until around 12:30PM. For people who are less patient, there is a prepared food counter with various meats and stews and a display with some fried foods. We opted for a couple of items: Fritura Mixta ($18.50) - Wow, this is a giant plate of fried meat and tostones. Deep fried beef, pork, chicken, longanisa, each one seasoned and drained well. Not greasy or oily at all. This is seriously a meat overload, in retrospect, we should have ordered a couple of additional sides because, to be honest, we aren't huge meat eaters. Still delicious. It took about 20 minutes to come out because everything was fried fresh. Cheese Bollitos ($2.50) - Think of a fried mashed potato croquette with a slightly different yucca flavor profile. These fried pastries aren't fried to order - instead they are probably fried in the morning and stuck in a heated display cabinet until they are ordered. They don't have the best crisp exterior and aren't exactly piping hot, but they are still good. Chicken and Cheese Empanada ($3) - These were definitely differently shaped vs. other empanadas I've had. Quite a long half moon filled with well seasoned chicken and rich cheese. Similar to the bollitos, these are not fried to order. We went back a couple of weeks later for some of the items on the dinner menu (only available after 5PM) that aren't served during lunch. It took around 25 minutes this time for the food to come out. Chimi de Pierna ($13) - This sandwich consisted of pulled pork, red cabbage, onions, and tomato on a super pillowy bun. The ingredients were heavily seasoned with a sweet and somewhat vinegery sauce that was quite similar to a bbq sauce. Be careful eating this one - since the bun is so soft, the ingredients start spilling out with every bite. Mofongo ($20) - Super garlicky, pretty classic mofongo mashed with chicharrones. Our meat of choice was additional chicharrones - super well fried with a great crisp and chewy fat. It came with two small containers of sauce that was not a normal mojo de ajo. It was limey, porky, very fresh, and paired perfectly with the carbs and proteins. I would definitely get this again. As a side note - they charge a 4% credit card fee. La Bodego is a great addition to the area. Definitely stop by to get some good Dominican food!
You get a lot of food for the amount you pay and the food taste great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
You walk in the place seeing young women outside playing around on their phones not attentive, acting like they’re not too interested to assist you. These were the circumstances each time I went in. The girls in there are more interested in getting back to their private party than actually working. I’ve been there multiples times and they’re out of basic things like a “chicken sandwich”. Their Futura platter made me want to throw it away it was burnt and the meat was tough as rocks. They need someone there also that can speak proper English you can only make out a bit and pieces of their conversation. These girls got the “I need a green card” personalities. I wouldn’t be surprised if none of them are citizens that understand good business ethics in the US. They have the “hurry up and buy” personality. It is possible they may treat their own kind better but they are in a city where there’s Black people, white people and Arabic people come into restaurants and expect proper service. None of the Mexican restaurants on Dix I been to act lazy and uninterested all of them work very very hard and they want your business and they give great food service. They need to learn from them.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I was in the area with my family and decided to try this place out, I am so glad we did. The pica pollo with tostones was delicious, and the chinola juice was perfect!The woman behind the counter was very pleasant and welcoming.If I'm even in the area again, I will definitely go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pica Pollo Con Tostones
If you are looking for authentic Dominican food, this is it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5