This no-frills spot features huge portions of Dominican fare, including garlicky rotisserie chicken.
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What clients say about Malecon Restaurant (175th Street) in New York (NY)
Omg, someone we were visiting took us there. Let me tell you the food was to die for. We had one of the best lunches ever. I recommend, you get so many choices and plenty of food, you will definitely walk out with a full belly. Fantastic place.
Tasty Dominican food at affordable prices served by a friendly staff. It was so good we ate there twice in one week and brought other family the second time around. They loved it too!
Brought my mother-in-law from DR to eat here during 6:00pm rush hour. Medium frame 30's Latino fella with short dark hair approached me and directed us to sit where we like. Nice fella, professional, great customer service skills & well groomed. He should be in charge of reception, training and directing wait staff. Our waiter was taller thin older Latino. Upon seating noticed tables being properly cleaned. We Both ordered baked salmon, avocado, mashed potatoes, broccoli. Had to get up and speak to waiter because we decided to order salads. He had never come back to our table to see if we needed anything, except to deliver the food. I used the bathroom and it was very clean and cleaned with bleach. This is very important. The same fella that met us at the entrance also came to our table to give us a pan to take leftover food home and took my credit card to pay $75 bill. Super reasonable. Upon departure I gave tip to the guy that met us door, seated us, took care of bill , and gave us food tray and told him split with the other guy. Our waiter was very nice fella but needs a little training to make him the perfect waiter and he would get better tips. The food was good, didnt have to go to the bathroom in an hour, so this tells us kitchen must be clean. One drawback was the music was way too loud for us senior citizens. I felt like I was eating at bodega in Barrio where the 20 year olds are drinking all the time. Music needs to be turned down 2 notches. The crowd was respectable at the restaurant.
One of my favorite Dominican spots on the upper west side.
The food is always delicious! The serving size is borderline excessive!!
Highly recommend this amazing gem of a restaurant if you are in the mood for quality and authentic Dominican fair.
One of the best rotisserie chickens you’ll ever have. Being from the heights, I can never say no to Malecon. This was yesterday, and I’m coming back again today. My mom usually gets Malecon when she doesn’t want to cook at home. 🤭
Anytime I am uptown at lunch time, I get the half chicken with rice takeout. If I have time, I grab a table and get the churrasco.
Every bite is fantastic. Never had a complaint only regrets I didn't get extra for dinner.
The food was prepared well but the service was lacking substantially. Once I was told to pick a table and have a seat I was given a menu and an appetizer was set on my table. I had confusion with the menu because I don't speak Spanish fluently and fumbled alone through the ordering process. Rice was placed on my table that I didn't order and had to order a different kind. I had to wave at "my waitress" several times because she never stood at my table and greeted me properly to get my order and my preferences.
I asked for mayonnaise practically yelling from my table because she stood behind the counter. She gave me a look like I was an inconvenience when I asked for the mayonnaise that was given to me in packets!! wow... I was never checked on during the meal to get a refill or ask if I was satisfied with my food and required anything else. VERY POOR SERVICE. I strongly recommend that my people spend not a dollar in that establishment under the current management.
Worst mofongo I’ve ever had. Not sure if it was just mine, but it seems like the garlic was burned. Taste was horrifyingly bitter. Will not be coming back. Churrasco was very delicious—along with the yuca fries.
We took the subway to Washington Heights to explore the neighborhoods and worked up an appetite. I picked out the Malecon restaurant in advance after reviewing the menu and the many good reviews. We were seated quickly and spent a few minutes looking over the substantial menu. I chose one of the daily specials and my wife selected what she thought would be lighter a bowl of their Sopa De Pollo.
A server brought a plate of warm bread and after a few minutes our food arrived - it was plentiful!
I enjoyed the Pernil which was slow-roasted marinated pork, served with a side of Moro Gandules (mixed rice with pigeon peas). The pork was so very tender and flavorful - would definitely order again. Honestly, I was not a fan of the mixed rice (I do not love peas) but that’s my fault for ordering.
My dining partner enjoyed her bowl of Sopa De Pollo, flavorful broth with lots of big chunks of Chicken. We shared a plate of Maduros (sweet fried plantains). So tasty.
The prices were very affordable and the serving plentiful. Although I thoroughly enjoyed my Pork, next time I would order one of the dishes with the roast chicken (you can see the rotisserie in the front window and an employee cutting up the freshly roasted chicken as you enter the restaurant.
Excellent service, best cubano ever. The sancochado was delicious. And their jugo de piña and batido de guanabana. Literally loved everything here, would prioritize eating here again next time in New York. Me encantó :)
Parking was insane but the food was fire 🔥 they had a 10 but the chicharon wasent crispy enough so yu get a 8/10 but overall the cchicken was incredible and the Mofongo too ask for more green sauce btw
Came for takeout on a Saturday night, it was bumping'. Smelled incredible. Surprised and delighted to see carrot cake on the menu. Not too sweet. Incredibly moist. Wow
We had dinner after a concert on a Saturday night, we ordered, tostones, Mofongo de Camarón along with two drinks. Everything was perfect—the staff was very friendly, and our food arrived quickly. The tres leches dessert was just okay. Volveremos!
The food is worth the wait, you can also take out if you don't want to eat inside. First time there try the sancocho with rice and add lemon. You'll love it. By then I had the mofondo de chicharrón de puerco also really good
It almost felt like a quick trip to the Dominican Republic. I really like Dominican food — the fried chicken (chicharron de pollo) and pork(chicharron), the plátanos, the cheese, rice with beans… even the Dominican beer. I just love it all. Other Dominican spots I’ve been to, the staff usually don’t speak English, so it was awesome that our server actually could. Had a great time overall, but wow — the bathroom smell was rough.
Great tasting food, Dominican Style food. Be prepared for well seasoned dishes it is so tasty. It's a usually busy place & the people that work there are polite. The only thing that I wish was better is more Dominican Music & if they would put the volume up a little more hahaha I loved their smoothies too which are great in the hot weather
Working in the area. Coworker recommended this place for lunch. He had the chicken he loves.
Have to say probably one of the BEST Roast Pork dishes iv have, “FANTASTIC”
Love to be here for dinner atmosphere was great place crowded for lunch. What do you expect for one of the best place in the area.
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The food and drinks here are delicious! Everything had flavor and was cooked well. The pina colada and pineapple juice were great. The service is wonderful and the vibe is family-friendly comfortable.
Ran here with a couple of friends for a cooldown run to get food because the armory (which we were competing at) had meager food options. We figured this place would have better food. While my Pernil sandwich tasted just fine, my friend wasn’t a fan of what he ordered. If I recall it was something along the lines of a cheese sandwich or something. a very useful tip if you are here with a bit of a time crunch on your hands is just because sometimes the food is “ready to go” when you pre order online in advance is doesnt mean it always is.
Overall the atmosphere was great, the restaurant was lively, and the food was a/ok.
Decent food after movie, can be long line, chaotic, quick service kinda and huge menu.
I wouldn’t come again. The service is okie and food is so so. I am not a fan but it’s definitely well made for the chicken. They could have use organic chicken for the price.
I think they get busy during regular hour. We got here on an odd hour. Good service.
Great place to have good food and the atmosphere is wonderful. Dominican food but it’s also a mix of different influences. Must try. Huge inside seating and outside seating as well.
You can’t go wrong with this place.
My goto place for the best roasted chicken in the area. Their motto - El Rey Del Pollo - King of the Roast Chicken. Also tried their other dishes today like the sautéed pork chops and the grouper fish fillet sautéed, with side dishes of red black beans, maduros, steamed vegetables, and yellow rice. All were generous and delicious. Also ordered their Malecon cocktail, diet soda, and finished off with an authentic Tres Leches dessert. We were so full and we still had lots of food to take home. We actually over-ordered. Service was very friendly, attentive, and efficient. Ambiance is cozy and contemporary. The place was packed on a Sunday lunch, very popular.
12/15/23 met up with a friend that recommended this Dominican restaurant because were were hungry . As you enter you smell and aromas of this amazing food. it does get busy and there May be a little wait to get food, but it’s all worth it!!! Genesis our waitress was excellent. She was very friendly, attentive and professional. The food freaking great!!!!!! Must recommend and return.
Takes a while to get seated and the whole place feels chaotic but the food is good and almost makes up for it. Half chicken is the move with delicious skin. Churrasco is a large serving and can feed 2-3, but is cooked nearly well done. Overall not a bad spot.
Malecon Bar and Restaurant is a great place for a meal. The service is friendly and prompt. Food good across a wide range of options. Some confusion with waitstaff on what may contain gluten. Prices make a meal affordable. Food freshly prepared but came pretty quickly.
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