Washington Heights' beloved Dominican institution, known for its mouth-watering rotisserie chicken & vibrant, festive atmosphere. A go-to for authentic flavors & lively celebrations.
Willa Moore reviews Malecon, a lively Dominican restaurant in Washington Heights, celebrated for its juicy rotisserie chicken and festive atmosphere, perfect for casual dinners and takeout.
MALECON RESTAURANT is a bustling Dominican spot in Washington Heights that's been serving up classic flavors since 1987. It's a lively place, especially on Sundays, perfect for families and celebrations. Their rotisserie chicken is a must-try, often praised for its juiciness and flavor, especially with the green mojo sauce. Beyond chicken, options like shrimp mofongo and hearty stews such as sancocho and mondongo are also recommended.
This Dominican restaurant is highly lauded for its flavorful rotisserie chicken, often recommended with a side of yellow rice and black beans, and especially doused in their green mojo sauce. Other popular dishes include shrimp mofongo, oxtail stew (available on Thursdays and Fridays), and mondongo (tripe stew). The food is generally considered delicious, well-priced, and plentiful, making it suitable for generous portions.
"The rotisserie chicken is a standout dish, often described as mouth-watering and juicy, especially when paired with the green mojo sauce. Other highly recommended items include the Asopado de Pollo (chicken stew/soup), Mondongo, and Sancocho."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the restaurant for its authentic and delicious Dominican cuisine, particularly the rotisserie chicken. The lively atmosphere is also a frequent highlight, making it a popular spot for celebrations and casual dining.
Important Note
One user specifically recommends the Washington Heights location and advises to avoid other locations.
"This is a recommended spot in Washington Heights, also known as 'Little Dominican'. They offer oxtail stew on Thursdays and Fridays, which is part of a lunch special. Be prepared for potentially slow service, but the food is worth it."
Positive"Malecon in Washington Heights is recommended for its roasted chicken, rice and black beans, and maduros, suggesting to cover it all with their mojo/green sauce."
Positive"Malecon was recommended as a place for quick bites on the Upper West Side."
Neutral"Malecon is listed as a recommendation for rotisserie chicken in Manhattan."
Neutral"Malecon in Washington Heights at Broadway/175th is highly recommended, with a caution to avoid their other location."
Positive"A user expresses love for Malecon, surprised it hasn't been mentioned yet, indicating a strong positive opinion."
Positive"The commenter questions the absence of Malecón, a well-known Dominican restaurant in Washington Heights, from the list. This implies they believe it is a significant local spot worthy of recognition."
Positive"Recommends Malecon (multiple locations) in the Washington Heights/Inwood area as a Dominican fast-casual spot."
Neutral"Enthusiastically endorses Malecon's rotisserie chicken with the green mojo sauce, calling it mouth-watering."
Positive"Recommends the Asopado de Pollo (chicken stew/soup) from Malecon's Washington Heights location, calling it reasonably priced and delicious."
Positive"Recommends Malecon in Washington Heights."
Positive"Malecon is recommended for their rotisserie chicken."
Positive"In response to a user asking for recommendations for Mondongo (tripe stew), another user suggests trying Malecon."
Positive"Malecon is casual but frequently has birthday dinners."
Positive"Malecon is the right answer."
Positive"Barbuto chicken is overrated and Malecon is so much better."
Positive"Recommends Malecon and Barbuto"
Positive"Malecon in Washington Heights is a good choice."
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