Three Dominican and Mexican Kitchens Rated 4.3 and Up

4.3 (1,176)

Mon – Sun, 08:00 – 23:00

2261 2nd Ave

Hearty Dominican comfort food comes out fast at this diner on 2nd Ave, from roast pork to classic tres golpes. Roast chicken with rice and beans and passion fruit drinks arrive in generous portions, with takeout available.

4.9 (303)

Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 22:00

2248 1st Ave

Frozen horchata and red sauce chilaquiles anchor this intimate Mexican dining room on 1st Ave. Quesadillas arrive with a finely minced tomato-and-onion salad, and warm service keeps the room relaxed.

4.7 (98)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 11:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 11:00 – 00:00 (+1)

163 E 116th St

Dishes arrive piping hot at this E 116th St kitchen, where sizzling fajitas share tables with birria tacos. Finish with tres leches cake, served by attentive staff who never hover.