Price went up a bit, but still consider cheap eats. Some of the items are $12, and the steak or…read moreseafood can be $1 more. I got the roast pork , with yelliw ruce and black beans. It came with 2 piece of plantain. The roast pork is very flavorable. The juice will be absorbed by the yellow rice. It is a hearty meal for only $12. The place is a hole on the wall. At first, I didnt see the roast pork outside, but they got it from the oven ,which looks like the oven we use at home. I wonder how they pass food inspection. But, food taste good, and cheap, so that was my least of worry.

A good price for a large portion Dominican-style chicken,…read morerice and beans, and plantains

I stopped by this restaurant for the first time this past weekend because I was already in the area…read morewith my husband. We both had the smash burger (his was a double) + I ordered fries so we could share them. The burgers were SOOO GOOD! The order of fries was huge. Highly recommended. Know before you go - They have very limited seating. ...I think, 4 seats. We ate our lunches in the park nearby since it was a nice day out.

A welcomed inclusion in a sea of Asian lunch spots. Having lived in the Bronx, I expected each dish…read moreto be a slathered mess of greasy comfort but surprisingly they hold together pretty well and have a non-heavy clean taste to them. I appreciate not having to deal with cleanup but I was hoping for more of a savory punch. I ordered the flagship Dominican Smash Burger and yeah I dunno, I wanted that salty melty cheese flavor; it was more subtle.

Sometimes you don't need a fancy reservation... you just need a tiny spot, loud kitchen, and food…read morethat hits like a heavyweight champ. Walked into Margon Restaurant in Midtown and instantly felt like I found one of NYC's secret cheat codes. Small space, big flavors, zero nonsense. The kind of place where you're elbow-to-elbow with strangers but everyone's united by one thing... serious hunger. Ordered the Cuban sandwich -- pressed, crispy, loaded with roast pork, glazed ham, Swiss, pickles, and mustard. One bite in and I stopped talking... which never happens. This thing didn't just deliver... it showed up early and over-prepared. Then came La Bandera Dominicana Braised beef swimming in savory gravy, yellow rice piled like a mountain, black beans doing their thing, and sweet maduros sitting on top like the victory flag. Simple. Comforting. Dangerous... because now I want it every week. Place gets busy, gets loud, gets chaotic... but it moves like a well-oiled machine. Years of experience and zero attitude. Just good people making great food. In a neighborhood full of tourist traps, this hole-in-the-wall is throwing haymakers. Sometimes the best escape in NYC isn't a rooftop... It's a Cuban sandwich and a plastic tray. And honestly... I'd pick that every time. #nycfood #hiddennyc #midtowneats

2.5 Decided to try for a quick bite since in the area. Place…read morecan be maintained better, narrow so kind of tight with tables on one side; and on the other side are the front counter and food ready in warming stations. Checked out the menu. Noted different prices on their website, on the paper menu and later noticed different ones posted on the walls. Oh well, we were already there. At first, one of the ladies behind the counter was getting confused about sides with the combos. Finally got that cleared up but found out they ran out of maduros so got one piece of chicken chunk as replacement. The chicken chunks were ok in flavor, but not crispy at all and didn't look great. Combo with 5 small pieces at $17 is not worth it. Went there for the Cuban sandwich which was an ok sandwich, tasty. Both rice we tried are on the dry side, beans at least ok with them.

My dinner at El Rincon De Mi Quisqueya hit all the right comfort notes. The food quality exceeds…read morewhat the prices suggest. Staff members combine productivity with genuine warmth. I like dishes that don't overwhelm with complexity. I have zero negative comments.

Love the food here! My favorite is the chicharrón de pollo. We always order it with tostones. The…read moreseasoning on the chicken is unmatched! Highly recommend Delivery man Luis is the best!

Sad to see it go I hope they rebuild!! Such good food I never had anything bad here! My family and…read morefriends love it too! So cute and date night ready and the staff is all so nice!!! Xoxo. Please rebuild

Quick brunch at this beautiful locations…read more The street parking is so convenient!! The food was okay My pancakes was so good The drinks are SoSo (not strong at all) The restaurant is very small and cramp so it gets loud pretty quick and the seats are very close to each other.. The bathroom is unisex and SUPER SUPER cramp!!!! The service was good, waiter is very attentive and Kind.. ( they gave us 2 free shots ) The price was ok,

Uno de los pocos restaurantes dominicanos en el área y para ser honestos el más auténtico en…read moresabor.. llevo comprando comida desde que abrieron y siempre delicioso.. gracias por el buen servicio siempre.

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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.

11/10 Rotisserie chicken…read more I watched a Tik Tok recently talking about venturing out to find the best rotisserie chicken in NYC, and Malecon came in at 2nd/3rd. I had to try it out for myself since their #1 spot was really underwhelming. This spot really hit the spot and deserved to replace the #1 spot -- the chicken was moist, flavourful, and fresh. I could see why the lines to get in were so busy, so try to get here before noon, especially on a Saturday. The maduros and yucca fries were also special -- fried just enough to caramelise while also being crispy, my favourite. Affordable? Check. Good vibes? Check. Community staple? Check. Only come if you want to be part of the winning team.

This restaurant is hidden in the middle of the block on 9th Ave. The staff is always friendly and…read moreservice is always stellar. Today we had the pleasure of having Wagner waiting on us. Wagner was great a wonderful personality and he made sure everything was to our liking checking on us periodically. I have been here before (the first time we did assorted appetizers) so but this time I dove into the dinner menu. The oxtail pasta was absolutely lovely, the meat was tender and delicately seasoned. I had the steak (I prefer my steak more on the well side) and the chef managed to keep it positively tender and juicy. Perched on top of a few slices of fried casava slices and a small side salad. You can never leave without trying the flan it's one of the best I have ever had. Service was quick and food was bought to us piping hot. The only down side is they oddly don't make pina coladas (it's the only thing I drink) and the restaurant was a bit too cold but other than that it was a lovely birthday dinner for my friend. Buena Vista is small and popular so I strongly suggest you make reservations if you plan on eating here.

Outstanding all around. Excited to see Proof on its second night on Broadway, my theater-buddy…read moredaughter and I wanted to preface the experience with good food. Short on time, with just 40 minutes to dine, we thought we'd be wise to limit ourselves to starters and drinks. Greedily, though, we asked our server Carlos if he thought we had enough time for entrees. He said let's try! Trusting his wisdom and his consultation with the kitchen, we ordered the beet salad plus the langostino ravioli and the Chilean sea bass. To drink we had a strawberry martini and the guava and basil margarita. Every morsel was delectable. All of the dishes were colorful and interesting and robust with complex flavors and textures. The fish was cooked perfectly, light on the tongue. My daughter did ask for an adjustment to her drink upon first sip, and they accommodated graciously. We enjoyed our meals at an easy pace, got the check while finishing our drinks, paid via QR code, and made it to the show with 15 minutes to spare, satiated and satisfied. Regrettably, we didnt have time for dessert. So, good reason to go back SOON.

$10 lunch special?! In THIS economy?!?! From 12pm-3pm, this…read moreunassuming establishment right by SVA has a hearty lunch waiting for you! I was walking by and the sign noting their lunch special caught my eye- the lunch special consists of rice, beans, some plantains and a protein. They were offering pernil, baked chicken, chicken stew the day I went in. I got the pernil (roast pork) with yellow rice and black beans, and also chicken stew with yellow rice and black beans. Both the pork and chicken were so tender and flavorful, the chicken meat was basically falling off the bone. Extra points for adding some juicy pork skin along with the meat! Very satisfying food, you can easily get 2 meals out of it (they are very generous when packing the food!) Will definitely be back to check out their other offerings, especially the mofongo!

Had a basic Dominican meal of some yellow rice, black beans, slice of avocado and some fried…read moreplantains . I liked the rice and beans . The chicken was ok in taste and small in portion and the plantains were downright horrible . They must not have changed that oil for a year it was so bad . I could imagine their Empanadas being cooked in that oil. Eww ! Pricing was 14 dollars .

The breakfast here is absolutely delicious! It fills your belly without making you feel weighted…read moredown and/or bloated afterwards. This was a great place to take my niece for a quiet morning meal. Very clean establishment Service was quick I will definitely be going back and I recommend this eatery to anyone looking for a quality meal at an amazing price!

One of the few restaurants open early in the area. I took shelter from a downpour of rain and was…read moregrateful the restaurant was open very early in the morning. It's spacious and there are lots of tables and seating for large groups. There were only a few other patrons at the tables but at the counter I could tell from conversations a group of regulars. It's the kind of place that's definitely a neighborhood meet up spot. My server said I could sit wherever I wanted. I ordered black coffee and mangu with fried salami. I wanted sustenance and stick to your rib kinda food as I had a long day ahead in the nasty weather. The menu offered lots of choices. My food took about 15 mins to arrive. I wasn't in a rush . My mangu was prepared fresh, I could tell by the lingering steam that maintains its vigor till the last morsel. The pickled onions were really done nicely- the perfect amount to acidity I enjoy . My salami was not overly salty . I really felt like cuddling up in a blanket and staying in after that comforting homemade meal . I'm going to come back to try ptjer items when I'm in the area again. My server was attentive and checked on me several times. Overall a great experience. One thing to note is that tje bathrooms are located down a very steep flight of stairs and there no elevator, so access is limited.