El Malecon Restaurant

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.

It was a warm Wednesday afternoon in Washington Heights, and the air was filled with the delicious aromas of Dominican cuisine. I had just met up with my cousins for lunch at Malecon, a popular Dominican restaurant that was a favorite of our late aunt. We were greeted by a friendly hostess who seated us at a table in the back of the restaurant. The dining room was brightly lit and decorated with colorful murals of Dominican landscapes. The atmosphere was lively and convivial, and we could see that many of the customers were local families and friends. Our server, a young woman, came over to take our drink orders from a wide selection of beer and local drinks, like sour sop smoothie. Once we had our drinks, we were ready to order our food. Maria recommended the Pollo Asado (or Chicken Rotisserie), which is one of Malecon's most popular dishes. We also ordered the Mofongo con Chicharonnes, Yuca, and Platanos. The food arrived quickly and it looked and smelled amazing. The Pollo Asado was perfectly cooked, with crispy skin and juicy meat. The Mofongo con Chicharonnes was a delicious combination of mashed plantains, fried pork rinds, and garlic. The Yuca and Platanos were also perfectly cooked and seasoned. We all dug in and savored every bite. The food was absolutely delicious, and we could taste the love and care that went into preparing it. As we ate, we reminisced about our aunt and all the wonderful times we had spent together at Malecon. We shared stories and laughed until our sides hurt. We left Malecon feeling happy and content. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. It was the perfect place to celebrate our family and to remember our aunt. Thank you, Malecon, for making us feel like we were part of the Washington Heights community. We will definitely be back soon.