Name: Malecon
Address: 4141 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, United States, New York
Telephone: +12129273812

This no-frills spot features huge portions of Dominican fare, including garlicky rotisserie chicken.

At a glance

#5 of 13 Caribbean restaurants in New York #8 of 23 Spanish restaurants in New York

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.40

5.7 km from the center of New York

Rating breakdown

5 ★65%
4 ★22%
3 ★7%
2 ★2%
1 ★4%

What reviewers talk about

Share of 15 recent reviews that mention each topic.

Food93%
Service & staff60%
Price & value33%
Waiting & crowds20%
Atmosphere13%
Cleanliness13%

4141 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, United States

maleconrestaurants.com

+1 212-927-3812

Quick facts

What is the rating of Malecon?: Malecon is rated 4.4 out of 5 based on 7,094 reviews.
How does Malecon rank in New York?: Malecon is #5 of 13 Caribbean restaurants in New York by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Malecon located?: 4141 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, United States — 5.7 km from the center of New York.
What do visitors mention most about Malecon?: Most often: food, service & staff, price & value (from 15 recent reviews).
How can I contact Malecon?: Phone: +1 212-927-3812 · Website: maleconrestaurants.com

Fantastic service and experience. Customers are treated well. The beans are legendary. Perhaps the receipe has changed, as I recall the beans were even better in years past. Worth a visit if you're in the area. Ribs are alright. The menu has so many offerings!

Avinaash K 2024 May 25

Incredible Rotisserie Chicken, really enjoyed the sauce it came with. The chicken was perfectly cooked, tender and juicy. Maduros were also a great side. Affordable and delicious.

Anubhav Biswas 2024 May 06

Very nice food. Smoothies are bomb and the chicken goes hard. Service does the job

Henrry Fermin 2024 Apr 19

The closest you will get to Dominican food without being in Dominican Republic. The sangria is also extremely strong, which is an amazing thing. Absolutely love this place, strongly recommend everything on the menu especially the rotisserie chicken, best chicken ever, my go-to spot every time I cross the GWB. 5/5

DA Tejero 2024 Mar 17

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.

katie angeles 2024 Feb 11

i got some food today from here , as i have been for 30+ years. i’ve brought my kids here when they were growing up , & do this this day. they are all 25+ years old and we’ve lived in long island for all of those years as well*
i ordered a mofongo con camarones. little did i know that meal came with a cockroach on the side.

i am disgusted. this made me so sick to my stomach. to think i’ve been eating here for 30+ years! i’m at a loss for words. I guess things just aren’t as they used to be. Do better.

Mattie Uban 2023 Dec 17

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.

Christian Ramos 2023 Nov 15

Staff is great.nice place always clean...chicken my favorite extra green sauce aka chimi churri

Lauro V Puno 2023 Oct 23

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.

Susan Rice 2023 Oct 14

Nice place in the neighborhood. Feels and looks like a diner, but they serve Caribbean food. The mango smoothie was so refreshing! Lots of staff around cleaning, cooking, and helping guests. Big meal portions! Everything had great flavor.

Rovik Robert 2023 Sep 24

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.

Nelson Rivera 2023 Sep 05

5 star everything Food was delicious. If you haven't gone do so. You won't be disappointed. The food was so delicious. Amazing!!!!!

Jennifer Robles 2023 Jun 28

I have been here once before at a previous trip the NYC. This was a must come back stop. Flavorful chicken, tasty rice, plantains and delicious beans.

Bill Cleveland 2023 May 18

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.

Ethan W 2022 Dec 27

AMAZING. The food portions are huge and everything was tasty. Even ordered in Spanish and the waiter was super patient with me 😂

No joke. The prices for the portions are NOT a joke. Worth every penny.