Dominican Restaurants in New York, NY

“great people and music. if you want a quiet place , stay home 🏡“

“Excellent!“

“Great food and great service. The food reminds me of home and is reasonably priced. We keep coming back for the ox tail stew, ribs, beef steak, porkchops, dumplings and the boneless chicharonnes de pollo. Most meals are served with white or yellow rice and beans or vegetables. If you want to try something different, they have the beef liver and squid ink fried rice which remind me of squid ink Paella. The combination meals are a great option to try out different dishes. The staff and owners always greet you with a warm welcome.“

“nos comimos unos ricos cubanos, pernil pernil muy rico, jamón queso y huevo queso derretido y bien cocinado, mondongo riquísimos lo recomiendo 100 porciento“

“i had the Pastelillos cheese, yellow rice and the queso frito. all very good! they also give you sauce with the Pastelillos which was also very good. very affordable and homey in there. you feel very welcomed. i would come again. staff is very friendly.“

“Everything is great here!“

“The oxtail soup is the reason I keep coming back. It’s well cooked, generous portion, and satisfying. Service can run slow, but it seems to be a family-run spot with a hole-in-the-wall charm, so it comes with the territory and is worth the wait.“

“we used them for our wedding, 60 people flowed through nice and easy and everyone moved their food. the mac and cheese balls were absolutely amazing but all the food was.“

“First time visiting this Dominican restaurant I made a reservation. They were in touch with me in every moment to let me know about my reservation. The food was amazing and the drinks were great too. It’s a cozy small place with lots of friendly staff who were checking in if I needed anything else. Will definitely come visit this restaurant again from a NJ customer. THANK YOU“

“I come to this restaurant at least three times a month, and I’ve been going here for 15 years. It’s truly great—the food is always fresh and delicious. They have the best tres leches, and everything they make tastes consistently good and fresh. Highly recommend!“

“Excelente servicio! Muy buena calidad en la comida“

“Best tres leches in the world so soft & well made that you can really enjoy the flavors! The cake itself is Delicious I been a big fan of this tres leches for many years now & wouldn't change it for no other.“

“I ate at this restaurant during my Christmas vacation visit to New York. It is fantastic! The staff is friendly and welcoming. The food is so tasty. It was better than the big advertised restaurants. If you want a real delicious meal and some great music while you eat, go to this place. It's a hidden gem.“

“This place is hands down the BEST Dominican fritura spot in NYC! The food is delicious, full of flavor and FRESH. The service was phenomenal and Laysha was amazing. She put us on to the best items on the menu and we walked out completely full, satisfied and beyond happy. I’ll be posting a Reel and video on TikTok (@radiantcin). Gracias por esta comida deliciosa y buen servicio 🫶🏽👏🏽🇩🇴We also created a new name for their dish pictured here!!! Tierra & Alas!“

“the rotisserie chicken is grestrice a peas nice my favorite spot 😋“

“Delicious, fresh, & cheap- what’s not to love? I had the habichuelas con dulce to start & was not disappointed, it is really tasty. One of the employees there also let me sample other things which were equally as tasty. I’d definitely be back if I’m in the area.“

“Five stars for the food and service! Everything we ate was delicious, especially the signature chicharrón, and the staff was super attentive. The vibe inside is good, though maybe just a little short of perfect. Still an amazing experience overall!“

“DELICIOUS! Best mofongo & chicharron in Manhattan. Takes exactly like the one in PR that my family serves me. Everything is so flavorful and juicy and the chicharron is so incredibly crispy but still fatty. Was perfect for takeout and I’ll def be going back all the time“

“The food is still delicious but the service today was definitely off. First they only made one of four orders of steak yaroa, then after waiting for another 30-45 mins we discovered that what we recieved wasn't steak but ground meat. We live in the Bronx and drove to Dyckman specifically for the steak yaroa for my birthday and was only met with disappointment. The ground meat yaroa is still very tasty but not what I went for...I will say after multiple visits back this is the first one that I've experienced this but it's not normal excusable.“

“Everything is good here. Simple, old-fashioned, Caribbean/Latino Classics. Excellent empanadas, good coffee, friendly service, neighborhood place, no BS. Closed Sundays. This is exactly the type of neighborhood place we all whine about missing after it’s gone. Go there now. Highly recommended.“

“We went to Tropical Sensation to celebrate the grand opening of Athena's World Travel. We had a group of 6 people and all 6 of us agree that everything about our experience was wonderful. The atmosphere was great. Our server, Sharmaine, was amazing. The food was delicious. That was our first time at the restaurant and we plan to go back again and again. There were so many great items on the menu at affordable prices. The portions were very generous.“

“Great food very friendly staff.“

“I had breakfast in this restaurant for 20 years they have the best mangu,the best coffee and the food is fresh and delicious. the staff is amazing. I was there today after haven't been in the neighborhood for few years and still amazing highly recommend“

“We hadn't been here in a while. Looked forward. Start positive: White rice, red beans, and arroz con gandules, very good. However, on a Friday evening (7ish) , there was only 1 server for the entire section. It was not crowded. Empty tables in our section.We placed our orders right away with drinks and an appetizer. We waited more than 30 minutes for our drinks and appetizer. Appetizer never arrived, but our main courses (both the same) did. The fried pork chops were overly cooked - dried excessively. They were more like fried pork chunks. Difficult to eat. Knife had a difficult time cutting the meat. Margarita was subpar at best. Management needs to step up. I am a strong supporter of local restaurants, especially Puerto Rican/Latino establishments. This restaurant is an East Harlem icon. Overall: disappointed.“

“An uptown classic and the best place to chicharrón hands down 🐖

You walk in, order chicharrón by weight and whatever sides you want. Make sure to grab some fresh avocado and passion fruit juice.

The entire staff speaks Spanish and I’ve personally never ordered in English here so I can’t verify the experience ordering in English. The food is so good it’s worth the language barrier.

Buen provecho 🤙🏽“

“Todos los platos son excelentes👍🏼“

“Food was very well presented. portions are enough for two. it was clean and I really appreciate that they don't tag you with an extra charge for using your debit or credit card. I will be going back for sure.“

“The besssssttt !! $14 for two small tres golpes !!! That’s a win ! I’m from Jersey and 2 plates cost $26 . I was satisfied and the food was soo fresh! Great customer service ! Yall better come out and try it & they’re open late ! Great for the munchies“

“Todos los platos son excelentes👍🏼“

“I always pop in to this place for a very specific item which is guisao de berenjena Stewed Eggplant. which is my all time favorite I ever had in this place next to the chicken noodle soup which I would get even on a hot summer day.. I like to eat light vegetable based meals that are healthy and they have them, I would just like to see more consistency with the menu and the food quality sometimes on some days the food is fresher than others. Other than that it is a good Hole in the wall especially for the Days you want home-cooked“

“I stopped by this little restaurant and was pleasantly surprised by how good everything was. I ordered a mangú con tres golpes and it was absolutely on point, well prepared, flavorful, and just the comfort food I was craving. The jugo de Chinola was not overly sweet and it was just right and refreshing, as it should be.

The service was just as great. Yadira took care of us with a big smile, quick service, and genuine kindness that made the experience even better. For such a small spot, it really delivers in both taste and hospitality.

Recommended 100%“

“this restaurant is by far one of the best Spanish restaurants in the area. They make you feel like family and they go out theieyway so you feel welcome and make you go back. Best part is the PRICES you get plenty of food for a very good price. 5 star ⭐️ for this location.“

“Great experience I’m after a sometime at the Cloisters. Food was delicious, Rice and beans with the pickles unions and white beans has the perfect bite. The stewed goat was good. The lady who served us was friendly and very helpful in deciding what to eat. Good vibes and family feel. I’ll be back with the family.“

“Small hole in the wall shop serving up bomb food. Ordered the chicken quesadilla for pick-up was still hot, crunchy and delicious. Cheese to chicken ratio was fantastic. Sauce is delicious! Guy at the front was kind. No complaints. And to get a meal for $11 nowadays?! Unreal! Thank you!“

“lo maximo un buen lugar“

“Todo el ambiente la comida y la atención súper buena“

“The food at this restaurant is very good. It's very hygienic, the food is always served at the right temperature, and the service from the waitresses is excellent.
Good place to eat daily and order for your parties and events.“

“Absolutely terrible costumer service, a friend and I went in to get some food and we were asking questions and the workers were giving us attitude and ignoring us. I've also noticed a roach on the pizza, This place needs to be shut down. They should not be in business because of the way they be talking to costumers and being rude and nasty. We are not coming here ever again.“

“El Linaje is a welcoming neighborhood spot with flavorful food, generous portions, and friendly service. The menu offers a good variety, and the food tastes fresh and well prepared. The atmosphere is casual and comfortable, making it a nice place for a quick meal or takeout. Prices are reasonable for the portions. Overall, El Linaje is a solid local restaurant worth visiting again.“

“Buenisssimaaaaaaaa. Me encanto el lugar“

“Food is always good! Going there for years“

“The food was very good. Our table ordered a sampling platter and everything on it was delicious. I also ordered a pollo monfango which was very filling and satisfying. However, despite the good food we were really the only people in the restaurant and our wait for our food was over an hour. We were a party of 5 which may have contributed to it, though.“

“If you want real homemade Dominican food this is the spot!!! And great prices. A lot of Dominican restaurants in the heights don’t even have Dominicans cooking the food if you’re Dominican you can tell the difference this is REAL Dominican food made with love.“

“This food truck is the best spot for late night cravings. I believe that this food truck is only open for a certain amount of hours at night and days throughout the week. You’ll most likely catch them on the weekends. The food is good and the price is decent. No complaints!“

“It's a convenient restaurant in my workplace area. The service is good and I found the staff friendly. The lunch special of grilled salmon filet with white rice & beans is on point. At a price of $10 bucks, that's my lunch and dinner for the day.
Winning☺️!“

“Amazing Dominican food!!! so much options to choose from and everything we had was delicious. Had a chicken pasta that was amazing and the Chicharron is also a must try.. octopus was OK.. but overall food was amazing for a 24 hour spot! and the service was more than what we expected. It’s a hole in the wall not much seating, but they made us feel so comfortable and welcomed.!!“

“El Gallego Seafood is a great place to go for delicious, comforting Dominican food. One of my favorite things on the menu is their soup—the sancocho is absolutely delicious, and the tripe soup is also really good. They also have a variety of ceviches that are fresh and flavorful.

If you’re looking for traditional Dominican dishes, they have plenty to choose from, including rice and beans, oxtail, saucy meats, fish, and more.

What I really love about this place is that it’s open 24 hours! You can come in at any time of day or night and still get fresh, quality food. I’ve even been there around 2 AM on a Tuesday, and everything looked incredibly fresh.

Definitely a great spot for Dominican food, especially when you’re looking for something satisfying late at night!“

“Very good meseras pero deben de tener otro métodos de servir or cojer ordenes en vez de tener una linia larga por ejemplo si son familia porque acer una linia demas deben de tener una lista y dársela alas asistentes a lo q lo demás esperan centados ! Mi opinión así nadies se confunden Peto si muy buena comida bien recomendada el lugar 🙏🏻❤️“

“READ THIS- realistic assessment. I moved to this neighborhood two years ago, so I am not just saying this because this is all I know. I'm a foodie and even though I have only ever left a couple reviews I finally did it for these guys tonight. They are literally steps fromy door and I have eaten here about once a week for 2 years. To the people reviewing it's loud, and they are rude etc. let me tell you, EVERY SINGLE DAY THIS PLACE IS FULL, ALL HOURS. The food is delicious, cheap and FAST. I come here once a week for two years, they ARENT NICE. I CANT BLAME THEM! they are a small business with the same employees working day in and out, lines out the door. Get your amazing food, pay, and leave. Have you ever seen the soup episode in Seinfeld. I only go once a week, but about 5 time each week I look through the door, to see if it's packed. Usually it is so I move on cuz I ate crowds. (When I say packed I mean it because there is not seating, it's just an order counter and pay counter inside.). I indulge once a week when I'm lucky enough to see a line 2 deep or less. Here is my problem. My first time in there, rookie, I wanted to try a burrito. But they are so busy and it's they have a lot of food in hot pans to make plates. But the burrito they grill the raw chicken right in front of you, and I couldn't help but feel like I hold up lines. I will tell you though, when that thing comes through, hot, fresh and mounded high with chicken for 7 bucks! I was floored. Cheaper than a garbage taco bell burrito for 8.69 half the size and less than half as good. I was hooked. But today, I grabbed one of their rotisserie chickens from the oven in the window. I am not telling y'all any lies. Best. I . Have. Ever . Had. Now I love fired chicken, breading is great yada yada. But never had a roast chicken this good. Only one pointer, they default give you a garlic sauce, either it doesn't need it or ask for something you spicy if you like a little kick, cuz this sauce is pointless. So no, you can't sit down and eat. Not it's not quiet, no they don't have time to be friendly. If you want TASTE for VALUE then you know what to do.“