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    Malecon Restaurant

    4.0 (934 reviews)
    ModerateDominican
    Open 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Mofongo
    Lynn N.

    This is my first time trying Dominican cuisine, so I was very excited! I came in and was seated by the staff and we had a great time. Service is homey and our waitress treated us well, despite the language barrier. Inside has lots of seating and it is very active. My favorite item was the mofongo, I love the texture and sauce it came with. The chicken we got was a little dry though. I had a very filling meal for a very good price, and I left happy!

    Fried Chicken Chunks came with rice and black beans
    Brittney L.

    First time here and I can say that I loved everything about it except for my brothers dish - LOL. And what I mean by that, you don't see his plate in my pictures because he eventually took over mine and I ate his. Yes, he's one of those. Pork Mofongo: 10/10 As someone who is a South Pacific Islander (Tongan) this dish felt like home. We eat the same thing, the same way, but presentation here was different. I enjoyed my plate so much and even with the sauce they give you to either dip or pour over was thee best thing added to my dish. They also give you a few pieces of pork belly and that was a no brainer. Eventually my brother wanted some of mine so we switch. (Totally regret it) Fried Chicken Chunks: 9/10 my husband loved it. He said, how can you go wrong with fried chicken any way. Served with yellow rice and black beans. Mixed appetizer: 9/10 Honestly, I wish they added more pieces with this dish. We loved everything about it except we will order another one but didn't want to get super full. Shrimp Mofongo: 9/10 my brothers dish. I wish they added more of that yellow gravy like they do with the pork. I would have enjoyed it even more, but that's how it's served so I should have asked for more. I will say, my stomach didn't react to it that well because I was rush to get into the little girls rooms - YIKES! Overall: 9/10 the ambiance is super family based with great staff. You can tell its also a staple in the neighborhood and I was grateful to have been able to be here. I will say, back at home when you ask for sauce on the side, they give it to you, but I've noticed out here, every drop counts so I had to get use to the portion they was giving out. I will definitely be back and trying something new.

    Juan G.

    I just stopped by for some coffee but the care the man put into my coffee reminded me of a pleasant memory. I decided to try a few items to pick it and I am looking forward to stopping by with the family. One thing that was very noticeable was the service and how clean the restaurant looked.

    Jatin K.

    Now, this was a must try...especially after all of the reviews saying it might be the best chicken in NY and my goodness did it hit the spot. We ordered a bit of everything off the menu to try it all. Granted driving from Long Island to Washington heights you have to make it worth it, and that's exactly what we did Genesis was a great waitress with impeccable service. The ambience for a Monday afternoon was insane, completely packed out. We ordered the following: Picadera Frita Pequena 1 Pollo Entero arrozB hab.R 1 Alas De Pollo con picante 1 Cocacola 1 SWAPPLES Rasberry Peach 1 Maduros 2 Mojito xtra ($1.00) 2 Mojito xtra ($7,00) 1 2 Mojito xtra ($1.00) 1 Botella de Agua Everything was extremely fresh and absolutely incredible. Leftovers still tasted amazing. Now I can see why this place is so highly recommended and in demand. You cannot skip this spot. Protect Malecon at all costs. Trust me.

    Mangú with eggs, salami, cheese, and onions
    Bradford C.

    Oh my gosh. I was in New York earlier this month, and after taking some time to get adjusted back to my time zone and spending time getting back in the swing of work and the daily grind, I am finally writing my reviews for the places I went to. I always wanted to have Dominican food, and there's nowhere better in America for it than NYC. That being said, I had no reference point on where to go, hence Reddit. A lot of people on different posts kept saying Malecon was a must, and after eating the mangu, I can't disagree at all. The mofongo was starch galore in the heartiest, most filling way possible. The salami was crispy and fried to perfection. The fried eggs were just amazing to eat with the cheese, and the onions just tied it all together. The employee who rang me up was super helpful recommending things since this was my first time eating mangu, and she really helped me feel like a local. The place wasn't crowded at all when I got there, but it got slightly busier as I got closer to paying for my meal. Aside from employee/customer interactions and the sound of the cooking, Malecon was not loud at all. My deepest regret was knowing I could only eat my plate once. If any of my friends asked me where to go for food in NYC, Malecon would be one of, if not the first place I told them about.

    Espresso martini
    Marie P.

    Yes x1000. First time trying Dominican food. It was packed at 11am. Came right b4 u flew out. Definitely ordered empanadas to go, should have gotten way more. Great and fast service. I cannot go to NY without going back!! Also espresso martini was 10/10

    Tostones
    Leenzie B.

    I was here 2 weeks ago with my family for dinner the Friday after Thanksgiving. The food was amazing! We had the Rice & Beans, Papas Fritos, Maduros, Tostones, and Buttered Bread for the table. My brother had the Monfongo De Pollo, my mother had the Salmon Filet, and my father had the Octopus Salad. Everything was great! The waitress was amazing, and the ambiance was lively and family friendly

    Najwa G.

    Malecon has been around for many years & rightfully so at that. I've tried a plethora of items from here but I would easily say that my two favorites would be the 1. Sopa de pollo & 2. Mofongo de pollo. The giant chunks of yuca in the sopa with a bunch of lime squeezed up top...pure bliss. The mofongo de pollo is also very good & a gigantic portion as well. Next thing to try- mofongo de camarones con queso!

    Johnny N.

    I've been in a search the past few months for the best roasted chicken in New York City. Everyone in my comments has been saying I HAVE to try Malecon. Malecon this, Malecon that. When I went to the one on the Upper West Side and just felt it was a bit uninspired, everyone then harshly informed me I went to the wrong location. "We only claim tha one in the heights!!" referring to the Washington Heights Location. I put my ego aside, and thought if people are so passionate about this then there must be some merit to it. My big bro and I made the 1 hour and 6 minute trip on a blessed Sunday to see what all the hype was about. From the window, you can see 6 different rotisserie ovens all filled with mouth watering chicken. A beautiful site. Right when we walked in, I understood. There is so much soul in here. It was JUMPIN at 2:30pm. There were two separate birthday parties with tables of 8+ where the whole restaurant joined in to sing happy birthday. The staff and customers were interacting like lifelong friends. There was a table of 5 dudes who cheersed a plastic cup filled with a shot Crown Royal, talking about "I'm so grateful for you guys..." Just the ultimate community feel in here. We were STARVING and vibes were up, so we ordered a feast: 2 half chickens, a side of rice and beans, 2 different types of plantains, fried chicken, mofongo, steak, fried rice with chicken and spanish sausage, and some french fries. Honestly, everything was fantastic, but I'm really the rotisserie chicken expert so here it goes: Having tried over 35 different roasted chicken spots in NYC at the time of writing this, Malecon is unquestionably top 3. It's a true chicken titan. Crispy golden brown skin, tender juicy meat that is flavorful and well seasoned, and not overly salty. Fall off the bone chicken. This is just about as close to a perfect chicken you can get. They had this green sauce too that big bro and I could not get over. Most green sauces these chicken places have are super heavy and seemingly Mayo based, but this one was light and just added a slight accent to the flavor of the meat. We ended up putting it on everything and had to keep asking for more. I also NEED to shout out our waitress. She was unreal. Checking on us just enough without being overbearing, smiling everytime we asked for more green sauce, and boxed up our food with meticulous attention to detail like my latino Granny used to do when I'd go over to her place for dinner. So much love in here. After I posted a pic on my Instagram story, this random guy DM'd me saying "I got this place's logo tattooed on me for a reason." I think that says more than these words I'm writing could ever say. On their website, Malecon refers to themselves as "El Rey Del Pollo," and they just might be. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__

    Red Snapper in Red Sauce
    Angela M.

    10/10 This place was amazing. The food will live in my dreams until we get back to the area! Any negative review is garbage. I watched the tables order as we stood in line and picked based off some of the more popular dishes.

    Jessica P.

    Update: still the best Dominican food !!!!! I will keep coming back here yum yum yum ! the Chicharon de pollo sin Hueso is deliciously made .

    Tres Leches And Flan
    Jeffrey G.

    This has to be some of the best Dominican food I've had in long time. Malecon is serving up traditional Dominican food and everything was a hit. The atmosphere is really nice for family gatherings. They also have a bar if you're looking to drink. Service is really good. The operate smoothly for an active restaurant. My favorite dishes are the yucca fries, rotisserie chicken, and Picadera. If you love Dominican food and want to get it at an authentic spot this is definitely a go.

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    Chicken was very good and sides were delicious, as well. Nice restaurant with friendly staff

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    Is there heated outdoor dining?

    Not for the kingsbridge location

    Can I get mangu at anytime during the day or Im assuming only during the mornings ? When do they stop serving it?

    You can get it anytime here.

    Where should I park?

    It's hit or miss in that area. Can be very busy. If you use the subway the 1 train stops at 231st street which is very close. Most parking is a10 minute walk but the outdoor lot at 3120 Albany Crescent is 0.1 miles, a 3 minute walk. Hope that's… Read more

    Can they cater a party for 40 people? Do they serve pernil?

    They sure can! I've used them to cater large off-site event in the past. They won't have that type of room in the restaurant to host the event there but should have no problem fulfilling an order of that size.

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    Margon

    4.2
    (903 reviews)
    6.5 mi
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    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

    Got here just before the lunch crowd - this place is a hole in the wall in the middle of Times…read moreSquare. There were lots of choices available - we chose the fried chicken chunks and the Cuban sandwich. All were very tasty - would have been awesome if the chicken pieces were boneless but it was still good regardless. We were able to sit down and ate the food there to keep it nice and fresh.

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    Maybe mold on corner piece of Flan. Something go me ill an hour later.
    Maybe mold on corner piece of Flan. Something go me ill an hour later.
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    Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar

    Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar

    4.6
    (492 reviews)
    6.8 mi
    $$$

    What a delightful evening!!!! We came here by chance, as we checked in to our hotel and were a…read morebit hungry. Everyone agreed with my suggestion to eat Latin American food and we made a reservation at Buena Vista, not far away from our hotel and also not far from the theater. We came over a bit early, around 5:15 and were immediately seated. We were immediately impressed by the business model. It is a melange of Latin American and Iberian faire with exquisite curation. Their cocktails were absolutely delightful, I had a Pantalones en Fuego, others had an exquisite margarita with passion fruit flavor and a Daiquirí de Fresa, just amazing. Then we ordered interminable Hors d'oeuvres. Their ham croquetas and mushroom croquetas were the rage, as well as the tostoncillos ibéricos and ceviche limeño, The main courses followed, a paella valenciana for two, the magret de pato, a delicious duck dish, and a grilled Argentine parrilla. Not bad for four people. Dessert included churros and tres leches. And of course, a bottle of a great Verdejo. Service was just flawless. We had several staff members all contributing to making our Father's Day evening special. All around us it was festive, with plenty of well dressed Spanish speakers in several tables, and the accents of a half a dozen Spanish speaking countries. Plenty of gringoes too. A beautiful collection of diversity. We left happy, ready to see "Oh Mary" and wanting to return

    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.

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    Looking toward front
    Plantains were delicious!
    Plantains were delicious!
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    Que Rico

    Que Rico

    4.6
    (13 reviews)
    7.8 mi

    I was craving Dominican food but didn't want to travel all the way uptown, so I was genuinely…read moreshocked to find this gem so close to my hotel. The food was absolutely amazing so good that I came back three days in a row! I ordered the baked chicken with rice and beans, and everything was phenomenal. The chicken was flavorful and perfectly cooked, and the rice and beans were just as delicious. The customer service was also incredible; she was so warm, welcoming, and kind every time I visited. I highly recommend this place. Please support this wonderful local gem.. you will not be disappointed! sorry the food photo isn't perfect. i was hungry!

    $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!

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    White rice with red beans, pork shoulder and some yellow plantains.
    White rice with red beans, pork shoulder and some yellow plantains.
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