"This counter-service spot in Chinatown layers their viral Dominican smashburger with a formidable slice of queso blanco, fried to a crisp golden brown. But it's not just a TikTok-ready marketing gimmick: The cheese lends a satisfying squeakiness to every bite. It also appears on the maximalist El Sazón R.D. signature sandwich (get it with pernil), which we actually like even more than the burger. The traditional Dominican fare here is good too, especially the garlicky mofongo and their liquid creamsicle of a morir soñando, made with Dominican vanilla." - willa moore, bryan kim, molly fitzpatrick, will hartman, sonal shah
Molly Fitzpatrick
