What clients say about Malecón Express Restaurant in New York (NY)
Definitely come here and eat! This place is superbly clean. The portion sizes are Great . If you’re in the area stop in. As far as the service goes everyone here makes it their business to make you feel welcome and appreciated. All the food here looks absolutely awesome!
Food: 5| Service: 5 | Atmosphere: 5
Seating type:they have a indoor seating area
Vegetarian options: they have some vegetarian options
Dietary restrictions: staff is friendly and accommodating
Parking space: there is street parking
Parking options:street parking only
Kid-friendliness: my kid would love this place
Wheelchair accessibility: this establishment is wheelchair accessible
Had lunch with a group of five people. We took a while to order and there was no pressure from the wait staff. The menu is huge! The portions were massive and the food was amazing.
Wow! That was an amazing evening, the service was excellent, my server was Tania I think, she was very professional and attentive, the food,,,was soooo delicious I haven't had food like this for a years. 100 out of 10
The restaurant always has the wrong orders and their deliveries always late plus they have preferences when you go get the food yourself always skip the person that was first in line never going to that spot other than the one on 175th st
This place is a breath of fresh air for the area. And I finally have a great place in the neighborhood to have a great breakfast!!! Great atmosphere! Great service! And great food at a great price!!!
Such a friendly, good energy, clean place! And the food is delicious, and in generous proportions. The service can sometimes be slow, but it's always nice and quite affordable.
I really enjoyed the mofongo con camarones, and my friend enjoyed her calamari. The fries are the best I've ever had!
I just sent someone to buy a mofongo with extra meat on the side and usually it's good but today I can't say the same. The sauce that come with the mofongo was some type of black sauce that did not taste good and how am I supposed to eat a dry mofongo. It's sad because I sent this person all the way from 141st st and the concourse in the bronx to get that meal and it's not cheap. So I will not b going there anymore. Thnks but no thnks you got to b kidding me with that bull. I dont see you guys being there for long.
This Restaurant is new to me in the neighborhood. The chicken specials are outstanding-perfectly seasoned, juicy, and full of authentic flavor. The portions are generous, the sides are fresh, and the service is warm and welcoming. Highly recommend if you are looking for real Dominican food.
Honestly this is exactly what I expect great authentic Caribbean (Dominican) restaurant. If you don’t like it than you’re not used to the culture and that’s okay. Stick to what you know no complains from me
Been to this place twice now since it opened. The first time I went during the day time, the server was phenomenal! Very sweet and attentive. However, I just came in to have dinner tonight and I got the opposite, if not, the worst service here. I sat down at a table, a few people walked in and since I realized they all went to the hot food display, I thought maybe I needed to order from there. After 5 minutes, I got up, ordered from one of the MANY counter people behind the hot display and explained I was dining in. I then go sit down with my boyfriend, and I wait for the young lady to bring me the food I just ordered, but nothing… after sitting for maybe 10 mins another server comes out to the floor, sees me and asks if we are ready to order. I explained I ordered with the young lady behind the counter already. So the server goes to the girl, and the girl couldn’t even remember what I ordered EVEN THOUGH it was literally a short while ago. The nice server came back to apologise but honestly, if i was already waiting 15 minutes from the moment I walked in for a plate that is ALREADY cooked, just needs to be served, i will not wait any longer. All in all… if this place is going to have SO MANY people behind the counter as servers, then one needs to remain on the floor, ALWAYS. I understand it’s a new place but there needs to be structure. Not a good second impression.
Malecon Express is hands down one of the best Dominican spots I’ve ever been to. The food is incredible—authentic, flavorful, and cooked with love. Every dish I’ve tried has been spot-on, you can tell they put real care into every meal.
But what really makes this place special is the people. The staff is unbelievably friendly and welcoming—it honestly feels like you’re visiting family. They treat you with genuine warmth and hospitality, which is rare to find these days.
If you’re looking for amazing Dominican food and a place that makes you feel right at home, look no further. Malecon Express is a gem!
5 Stars – Absolutely Phenomenal Service & Food!
I’m so happy I stopped by this location! My fiancé and I are huge fans of the Malecón food chain—especially the Bronx locations—so we decided to try this one, and it did NOT disappoint. From the moment we walked in, everyone from the counter to the kitchen staff was incredibly kind, welcoming, and attentive.
One of the rotisserie chickens wasn’t ready just yet, and while we waited for it to finish, the staff kindly asked if we wanted a drink or even an empanada on the house. That level of hospitality meant so much to us. In a world where some places charge you extra just to get a bit of sauce, it was refreshing to experience genuine customer care.
It’s not just about the food (which was AMAZING—pollo guisado, rotisserie chicken, rice and beans, potato salad… all delicious!), it’s about how you’re treated. And here? You’re treated like family. You can feel that they care about their customers, not just the transaction. That alone will keep us coming back.
Thank you to the whole team—you made our experience memorable, and I’ll be back soon for another plate!
The Cuban sandwich does not match the quality of the one in Washington Heights. The pork and the sandwich was incredibly dry. They don't use pernil. No flavor and barely comes close to the portions that they offer in the Washington heights location. The set up also looks like a cafeteria as opposed to a restaurant. Stick to the one in the Heights if you're looking for quality.
Ordered for delivery at 8:00 pm it’s 9:57 pm and I still haven’t got my order. I called the guy tells me the order shows in the system but he don’t know what to do. I live right down the block
I went to eat there with my family the waitress had a huge attitude, there was a piece of metal in my food and thank god I didn’t swallow it, first and last time I go into this restaurant, the service was terrible, and I do not recommend anyone eating at this place!
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