Six Washington Heights Tables for Dominican Classics

Uptown on Broadway and beyond, Washington Heights keeps the Dominican table front and center. These six run from garlicky rotisserie chicken and mofongo to a 24-hour staple, Spanish tapas, and home-cooked mangu.

Malecon Restaurant
4.4 (4,163)
Mon – Thu, Sun, 09:00 – 23:00; Fri – Sat, 09:00 – 00:00 (+1)
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.

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Floridita Restaurant Uptown
4.1 (1,333)
Mon – Sun, Open 24 hours
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.

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Lulo Restaurant
4.3 (143)
Mon – Sun, 07:00 – 23:00
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.

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Tinto Tapas Restaurant & Wine Bar
4.6 (89)
Tue – Thu, 16:00 – 22:00; Fri, 16:00 – 23:00; Sat, 12:00 – 23:00; Sun, 12:00 – 22:00
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.

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El Linaje Restaurant
4.7 (70)
Mon – Sat, 08:00 – 21:30; Sun, 08:00 – 19:30
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.

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Marilu & Daysi Restaurant
4.5 (85)
Mon – Sun, 08:00 – 17:30
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.

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