Malecón Express Restaurant

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.

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!

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!

This is the Royalty of Caribbean combination of flavors.. must try if you are Uptown New York City.

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.

Just spent $40 on some rice that could be use as concrete I’m so hurt my money got wasted smh

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.

I just had to patronize one of my favorite restaurants. I've been to both locations on Amsterdam and Washington Heights both have been amazing. This location is brand new. Last night I did it. I came in reluctantly debating my options. It was between this, dinosaur bbq, or cantina. It was around 10pm so I was concerned about how fresh & good the food would be to near to their closing at 11. So Malecon won. Got this half chicken with rice and peas. They piled my rice up to the top. At first I was like "where are they going to put my chicken?" In another container of course. The service was great. No complaints. I got takeout. I made a pit stop at the market to get simply lemonade and home. The food was lit. Chicken was tender and flavorful with a great skin. I was so mad I didn't get a whole. Rice was on point too. Got a side of their garlic sauce and a sauce they use for their empanadas. The garlic sauce hit for the roast chicken. My dinner last night and today (cause I have leftover rice and peas) was good.

The food is really good, the chicken is very tasteful. The service was very nice and the place look very nice, comfortable and organized

I had to write another review. I don't understand how these people keep the quality control. The deliciousness is consistent. It's extremely affordable I was able to feed 4 people for 40 dollars. This place is god sent. And this is coming from an atheist

Best authentic and affordable Dominican food, my family grew up on malecon but this was my first time trying this location in Harlem. Wow food is consistently so good and the chicken wow wow wowwww.

The best Rotisserie chicken I've ever eaten . I love the food, atmosphere and friendly customer service. Perfect location. 1 block from 145th Street #1 station.