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.

My girlfriend mentioned this spot due to their popular fried chicken. I decided to check them out…read more My girlfriend and I called ahead to pick up the food! We ordered a tray of fried chicken along with fried chicken breasts with tostones! I was blown away on how good their fried chicken was! I will definitely buy chicken from them again!

BEWARE! CHECK YOUR FOOD BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Spent $41.50…read morefor: 2 medium lunch platters of Pernil with yellow rice and peas. 1 small sweet plantains 2 beef empanadas for myself and 1 cafe con leche 2 chicken wings for a lady sitting in the store. When I got home my 2 lunch platters of Pernil were filled with majority (75%) Pernil FAT and whatever meat was in there was old and hard. WHAT A WASTE!! DO NOT RECOMMEND!!

My absolute favorite spot in the neighborhood…read more Great food Great service Perfect ambiance Get the chicken. Brilliant cocktails, wines by the glass and beers.

Found this little restaurant while in neighborhood. I was having a great happy hour. We had wine…read moreand some bites: chola and gaucha pizzette. Love the atmosphere of the place, would definitely come back for dinner

The mofongos here are delicious. They are very generous with the portions…read more They also have a mini lunch special which is different every day. They basically give you a platter with rice and it is very fairly priced Staff is friendly whenever I come in to pick up my lunch. Recommend this place for good food and a friendly atmosphere!

I always said I wanted to try their happy hour their drinks look so good. One day I just decided to…read moreget up and said I'm going to go. Got up and went the service was good got my food in a timely matter. Waitress came with my drinks fast and the food came out even faster. Drinks was so delicious and so was the food I would definitely recommend this place for people try. If you like cheap happy hour drinks and decent price food, and if your in the mood for Spanish definitely you should definitely try it, it won't disappoint.

"Encargué chicharrón y guineítos el 1 de mayo de 2026. Al recibirlo, noté que el chicharrón no…read moreestaba bien frito, nada crujiente y de aspecto desagradable. Llamé al restaurante para informarles, y la gerente me respondió que, si no me gustaba, lo cocinara yo en mi casa. A pesar de que soy una clienta frecuente, no tomaron responsabilidad alguna ni me conectaron con la dueña. Me sentí maltratada y desconsiderada como cliente. No buscaba un reembolso, pero sí que reconocieran que la comida era terrible. Lo peor es que, tras comer un solo trozo, tuve náuseas y dolor de estómago por horas."

I ordered chicharrón and guineitos yesterday 5/1/2026 and when I received the order I called…read morebecause the chicharrón wasn't fried enough, not crunchy at all, it looked disgusting, I called to let them know and I was told by the manager that if I didn't like it to cook it at my house, mind you, she knew who I was and how much I order weekly and still did not take any responsibility, did not connect me to the owner by saying that I had to deal with her. I told her thst I wasn't looking for the money back but yes to realize the food was horrible. Worst after eating the only piece I was able to I was nause and with a stomach pain for hours

If I'm Uptown on Dyckman late night, this is my go-to spot, no question. When that hunger hits…read moreafter hours, this place delivers every single time. The cheese sticks are a must when you visit. They are perfectly breaded, fried golden, crispy on the outside and melty on the inside. They come out hot, stretchy, and exactly what you want late at night. Their empanadas? Fire. The beef is juicy and packed with flavor, the chicken one is tender and well-seasoned, and that pink sauce... yeah, that sauce is elite. Creamy, tangy, with just enough kick to make you keep dipping until it's gone. I also ordered the chicken cachapa -- soft, slightly sweet corn pancake, stuffed generously and cooked just right. It's comforting, filling, and hits different when you're craving something authentic. Also on a late night on Dyckman, doesn't get better than this. The juices are fresh and refreshing, the perfect balance to everything savory. Service is quick and straight to the point, exactly what you need whether you're grabbing takeout or sliding into one of the small tables to eat in. The spot itself is small and cozy, no-frills, real neighborhood vibes all day. Overall, this is a classic Dyckman late-night Venezuelan staple. Great food, quick service, and flavors that always come through. If you know, you know.

Fresh food. Service is always amazing. Place is very spacious and such great vibes. Definitely…read moreworth it

The happy hour deal here is wild! $6 for basically everything. Best deal in town right now. Had a…read morenice group dinner here last week and we got hookah and a bunch of apps. Friendly servers keep the drinks coming. Great spot for an event too, I took a look at their space for it and loved it. Happy hour details - Monday-Wednesday 2pm-2am Thursday-Friday 2pm-8pm Saturday-Sunday until 6pm $6 Apps $6 Cocktails, Wine and Sangria $5 Beer $10 California Rolls

When the server said sushi comes with soy and spicy mayo sauce I had no idea he meant there's sauce…read moreon every roll. The food was damn near soaked in sauce. The only thing you could taste was soy and spicy mayo. What's not advertised is the option to rent hookah in the restaurant. Hookah. It's incredibly loud with a DJ in main bar. If you want to go here for a date night. I suggest going during the week day or opt to sit outside. Also ask for sauce on the side. Server was attentive and lovely. It's the food that needs adjustment

I was scrounging around Uptown hoping to find quality late night eats. Yelp told me the place…read moreacross the street was open, so I made that my destination. Upon arrival, it was not what I thought from reviews and pictures. Las Palmas was also listed as being open late, so I crossed the street to check it out. This was more in line with what I was thinking. Unfortunately, the posted hours are incorrect. Instead of having an hour to sit and be served, I had ten minutes to order take out. The interior was cute and I can imagine people here for a date or eating with the family. I decided to go with tacos. An order of fish and one birria. There are three tacos to an order for $16. I think that may be slightly costlier than nearby establishments, but not by much. I worried about the state my tacos because I had a ways to travel. But my concern was for naught. The bag and food were so considerately packed, nothing spilled. Including the consommé in a cup for the birria. Having the first fish taco, made me instantly decide I want to try this hot and fresh! It has a heaping serving of pico and a slice of avocado on top. My one complaint is that I needed more fish. Not sure if that's an accurate grumble or just me being late night hungry/greedy. I warmed the consommé a little before dipping the tacos. The onion and cilantro taste was perfect. The meat was well seasoned and melty good. Not fatty or tough like other birria I've had. I would absolutely return to this spot and try more of the menu

Food was amazing and service was very quick. Definitely get the churassco it was super good with…read moreall the sauces they provide.