This spot is so good. My dad lives in the area and we have both ordered in and went to eat at the…read morerestaurant. The food is so good. Very fresh and delicious. I've also had them cater my sons graduation party. Everyone raved about the food and how yummy it was. It was also a very good price for all the food I got! They delivered on time and everything was perfect! They are your typical Dominican cuisine. The servers and ladies behind the counter are also very sweet and lovely. They are very polite. The restaurant itself i am told is fairly new. It's very nice and welcoming. They have a few outdoor tables if you choose to sit outside and eat. Good ambiance overall. The lunch specials start at $8.95. Which is great , plus they have a pretty good selection of food! They also have natural juices and smoothie like stuff like morir soñando

My husband and I stopped by this El Tina on a really cold day, looking for something warm and…read morecomforting, and the experience was mixed but overall pleasant. He ordered the sancocho and I had the mondongo. The service was a strong point. Our server, I believe her name was Elba, was polite, kind, and attentive, which always makes a difference, especially on a chilly day when you just want to sit and warm up. My husband really enjoyed his sancocho and appreciated that they don't add carrots (or potatoes), which we personally don't like in sancocho. That alone made his dish a win. My mondongo, on the other hand, was just okay. I would call it standard, but the flavor didn't quite hit for me. I didn't love the taste, and while I still ate it because we were hungry and cold, I've definitely had much better mondongo elsewhere. Overall, the service was good and welcoming, which is why I'm giving this place four stars. The food was a bit uneven for us, but it's still a solid spot for a warm meal and friendly service in the Bronx.

Best sancocho in town. Like you're in the DR. Amazing mojito salsa, arroz com habichuelas. Great…read moreDominican home-made options. Muy simpatico pero non demasiado elegante. Como la cocina de mamá.

I was touched on my behind by one of the male workers in there. The owner and this man were talking…read morebefore he did it and laughed afterwards. I was in shocked and then came back to confront them. The owner wanted to have a private talk with me, which I declined. Made a police report and have the video. Fui tocada en mi parte trasera por un trabajador de este establecimiento. El dueño y el señor que hizo esto estaban hablando y se reían sobre lo sucedido. Estaba en asustada y reaccioné justo cuando salí del restaurante y regresé a confrontarlos. El sueño quiso que tuviéramos una conversación en privado, la cual negué. La policía sabe de esto y hice un reporte. Las cámaras grabaron todo.

Rose her self served us and also cleared our table! She serves everyone with passion and gratitude…read more She just so sweet I wanted to cry. Well I kind of did. The food was amazing and I'll definitely come back!! Thank you Chef

I'm going to give them four stars because I have visited this place enough now to form an opinion…read more I have to say this is a Spanish restaurant and I do like that every time I have made a visit it's always clean. It has enough tables for you to sit comfortably and enjoy something to eat. They have plenty of options to enjoy and for the most part, the food is really good. Although they have had some bad days where the rice was not always good. I mean the specialties. Like the rice and bean mix, or the mixed rice with veggies, etc. The customer service has not always been that great as well. I do have to say I've had more good than bad. Unfortunately it is something you get use to living in the Bronx. All that being said I'm gonna give a thumb up on this one. Happy Yelping!

This place is actually pretty good! Personally, I think the reviews here are a little too harsh…read more When you compare this Malecon to the other restaurants in the immediate neighborhood, this one is phenomenal. Sure, if you're comparing it to the Washington Heights location, it falls a little short, but the Heights location is always packed, and the service there can be a chaotic mess because of it. The ambiance is alright, no frills. It's not Midtown, so don't expect fancy treatment, but it works perfectly for what it is. I've dined in a few times and ordered takeout a lot more. A huge plus is that you can always find a table pretty fast. Food-wise, it's Malecon, so you should already know what to expect. The rotisserie chicken is amazing, especially when you pair it with that delicious mojito sauce. The location is solid in my opinion. Unfortunately, it has gotten a little pricier over the years, but everything else did in this city, so that's to be expected. Still a solid go-to spot!

It is great to be home. I totally forgot about the fact that the food portions are enormous. Even…read morefor lunch. The service was great and the ambiance was friendly. Hasn't changed. Worth every penny.

The portions are HUGE, so definitely come hungry or bring people to share with…read more The fried fish was easily a 9/10. Super fresh, delicious, and enough to feed probably 3-4 people. One bite had me mentally sitting on a beach in the Dominican Republic with the ocean breeze hitting me. That fish took me somewhere for a second. The pork belly was another 9/10 -- absolutely loved it. The wings were a solid 7.5/10, very sweet but still really good. Drinks were solid too. The passion fruit drink was an 8.5/10 and super refreshing. My other drink gets a 7.5/10 -- the presentation and cup were amazing, but the actual drink didn't hit quite as hard as it looked. Mofongo dumplings not my favorite 5/10. Overall, great food, massive portions, and definitely a spot worth checking out. The fish and pork belly are what I'm coming back for.

Place is small, but food is phenomenal. Adore the ambience. Romantic setting, dim lights with…read morecustoms drink options. Perfect for small groups or couples. Moderate music, and trendy. Every area is perfect for pictures. Definitely a hidden Bronx gem. I enjoyed my time there, and service was good.

Leche y miel has amazing food. So tasty that it will you have you wanting to come back for more…read more The ambience is calm & respectful. The staff are incredibly kind.

So I came here after service and it was good. I was very surprised because I have never been here…read moreand I always hear about it. So first the service was good it was one person taking orders and helping with the food. He was nice and attentive. Second, I ordered chicken and waffles which was good but they add cheese and bacon to this dish which made me a bit nervous because I was concerned it would throw the flavor off but not it was good. I would say next time no cheese, but overall the food was good. The waffle had a good flavor sweet and fresh, a little overcooked for my preference but it was good. The chicken was good and had good flavor. My friend she ordered the tres golpes with malanga and that was delicious. It was really good. We also ordered juices, I didn't like my juice it was an oatmeal with lemon juice. The place is nice like going over to a friends house. I would definitely go back and I would try other dishes, as well.

The best Dominican spot hands down Never disappoints…read moreAnything you order at this place will blow your mind away

The iconic Dominican restaurant is a joyful, loud and welcoming place. The line begins early but…read moremoves quickly. We ordered a lovely red wine and enjoyed our entrees: my friend had the half chicken; I ordered the calamari, which is house made. Although it stayed busy, we didn't feel rushed. We paid and headed across the street to the Imperial Palace to see Dudamel perform. It was a great meal followed by an amazing performance in a breathtaking setting.

The drinks, service and place gets a 10 out of 10 for me. The food is cooked perfectly. Sometimes…read moreI'll go to places that exaggerate on the salt and spice but this place is balanced! The portions are not too big or small. A meal here will for sure do the trick without an appetizer. Highly recommend coming here or ordering out. Everything was clean (especially the bathroom). Even with a full house the staff was attentive to cleanliness. I will for sure be returning. Service animals are welcome!

Went with some friends around 11 in the morning, we went up to the counter and each asked for a…read morelunch to eat at the restaurant. They brought us our food and we started eating. No special attention or anything was given by the people. We finished eating and asked for the bill, $87 dollars, $29 dollars each. They charged us double of the normal amount of what the normal lunch cost. The food is good but, I would be careful and ask how much they're going to charge before they rob you. Another reason i don't like going to the Bronx.

They are not clean in here or checking the food or pots being used idk what it is but that's…read moreridiculous I shouldn't have to see this in my food I'm paying for They have roaches in the food DO NOT EAT HERE!!!! I Am highly disgusted and upset

I got a whole chicken and rice and beans from here. While the chicken was well seasoned the rice…read moreand beans were burnt.