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! read more

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This is a small business that is excellent in taste and service! You can call to get a delivery which makes things convenient. The owner is community orientated and likes to give back to the youth that need it. I love supporting businesses that put their money towards causes and initiatives that help build people up. The feel inside the shop is welcoming and feels like home. It is clean and bright. The location is in a nice friendly neighborhood. You can tell the meals are prepared with love and aren't made with bulk ingredients instead they are all fresh and savory. I would highly recommend supporting small businesses and especially this one! Go in today to get authentic Dominican cuisine you will not be disappointed! I recommend the empanadas they are great! read more

La Bodega - Dominican Near Me - Lincoln Park, Michigan

They forgot the first dish I ordered and paid for, had to wait over and hour for the rest of the food, the people didn't seem particularly happy to serve us, surprised they made it though a health inspection, said they would deliver the forgotten dish, never did! read more

So excited to have a New York Dominican Bodega in Lincoln Park , yes the real deal over half the products straight outta New York.  Authentic Dominican food counter with a few tables to eat inside,  spotless clean and restrooms too. We visited twice since opening 2 weeks ago,  always very busy.  Saturday a line at the food counter non stop for the hour we visited.  A young Dominican family husband n wife team with brother and auntie plating up food from the homeland.  All customers Dominican we only gringos in the place both visits,  telling you this place is an instant hit. First visit had Empanadas, one each Pollo,  Queso and Pizza filled outstanding,  along with Bistec Encebollado a bed of Arroz Blanco be Steak on Rice. Market is filled with 3 aisles of products not found in Michigan,  cooler with Meats and Cheeses.  I bought a fantastic Colombian Chorizo with an explosion of flavor cooked at home.  On My Saturday visit I took my own plate to fill for 2 of us to eat,  just look at the photos OMG marvelous unique food. Started with Arroz Blanco topped with Pollo Guisado be Chicken n Peppers, Whole Plantains, Dominican Fried Salami and Queso Fried Cheese added a Chicken Empanada and bowl of Habichuelas Guisadas WOWED best Beans ever tasted.  Follow LA Bodega on Facebook Instagram and Yelp, find on Google Maps 880 Dix Lincoln Park Mi. @labodega880dixlp #labodega880dixlp #dominicanfood #dominicanbodega #dominicanrestaurant #empanadas #polloguisado uisado #bistecencebollado #downriverfriendseat read more

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Authentic Dominican food ! Been multiple times late night always a 10/10. This place is a must try the owner is friendly