RestaurantWashington Heights181st Street Strip (East of Broadway)
La Casa del Mofongo
Go for a casual group dinner built around mofongo; skip it if you want a quiet room, and confirm hours since listings disagree.
1447 St Nicholas AveSt Nicholas Ave near W 182nd St
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What it is
La Casa del Mofongo is a large Dominican and Latin American restaurant at 1447 St Nicholas Ave, on the 181st Street strip east of Broadway. The Infatuation’s Washington Heights guide, dated 2023, describes it as a massive spot serving 30 types of mofongo, from shrimp and pernil to octopus and lobster, along with steak and fried chicken.
Who it’s for
Groups. The same guide calls it a good spot for a casual group dinner, and singles out the bar area, where you can watch sports on TV and smoke hookah.
Standout details
The guide’s advice is to stick to the mofongo. The restaurant’s phone number is (212) 740-1200. New York City’s restaurant inspection records show the restaurant was inspected on August 27, 2026, with a current Grade A, which is the basis for listing it as open now. Its old website domain, lacasamofongo.com, now appears to host an unrelated spam blog, so this listing does not link it.
Honest verdict
A reliable pick for a loud, filling group meal. Hours are not settled: Time Out’s older listing says 24 hours, while Yelp’s current listing shows Sunday 8am to 2am, so call before a late visit. The restaurant is not on OpenTable, so there is no online booking.