Department of FoodieDepartment of FoodieThis no-frills spot features huge portions of Dominican fare, including garlicky rotisserie chicken.
What to order: Half Rotisserie Chicken · Shrimp Mofongo · Pernil with Moro GandulesFrom Google Maps reviews.
We took the subway to Washington Heights to explore the neighborhoods and worked up an appetite. I picked out the Malecon restaurant in advance after reviewing the menu and the many good reviews. We were seated quickly and spent a few minutes looking over the substantial menu. I chose one of the daily specials and my wife selected what she thought would be lighter a bowl of their Sopa De Pollo. A server brought a plate of warm bread and after a few minutes our food arrived - it was plent
Listen. 👏🏽 The food was GOOD. I got the steak and mofongo. No complaints. The steak was seasoned right. The mofongo was on poinTttttah. Nobody's leaving hungry. Trust me! 🤌🏽 The place was busy, loud, and full of people eating good food. Just how a Dominican spot should be.🔥🍽️💯
Take out order was ready very fast. Friendly and helpful customer service. $30 cash for two huge lunch specials. I loved that they included maduros. Food was flavorful and delicious.
From the Mar 9, 2026 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Cold food was held above 41°F, warm enough for bacteria to grow.
Staff hygiene fell short: soiled clothing, no hair covering, or unkempt nails.