Six Washington Heights Tables for Dominican Classics

Malecon Restaurant

Mon – Thu, Sun, 09:00 – 23:00; Fri – Sat, 09:00 – 00:00 (+1)

4.4 (4,163)

4141 Broadway

A bustling Broadway favorite serving massive portions of garlicky rotisserie chicken and savory mofongo. It fits a hungry group. Open to midnight on weekends. Pricing is mid-priced.

Floridita Restaurant Uptown

Mon – Sun, Open 24 hours

4.1 (1,333)

4162 Broadway

A Washington Heights staple plating generous, affordable Dominican and Cuban classics around the clock. It works any hour. Open 24 hours daily. Pricing is mid-priced.

Lulo Restaurant

Mon – Sun, 07:00 – 23:00

4.3 (143)

1626 St Nicholas Ave

A relaxed Saint Nicholas Avenue spot and local favorite for Dominican dishes like oxtail and goat. It suits an easy, filling meal. Open daily, 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Pricing is inexpensive.

Tinto Tapas Restaurant & Wine Bar

Tue – Thu, 16:00 – 22:00; Fri, 16:00 – 23:00; Sat, 12:00 – 23:00; Sun, 12:00 – 22:00

4.6 (89)

209 Pinehurst Avenue

A cozy Pinehurst Avenue spot serving Spanish tapas, seafood paella, and sangria in an intimate setting. It fits a slower, shared dinner. Open to 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday, closed Monday. Pricing is mid-priced.

El Linaje Restaurant

Mon – Sat, 08:00 – 21:30; Sun, 08:00 – 19:30

4.7 (70)

2023 Amsterdam Ave

A casual Amsterdam Avenue spot plating Dominican and Caribbean dishes, from shrimp mofongo to seasoned chicken. It works for a fast, hearty plate. Open daily, 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM. Pricing is inexpensive.

Marilu & Daysi Restaurant

Mon – Sun, 08:00 – 17:30

4.5 (85)

206 Audubon Ave

A Washington Heights walk-up serving traditional Dominican home cooking, from breakfast mangu to moro rice. It fits an early, inexpensive plate. Open daily, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Pricing is inexpensive.