Malecón

What it is

Malecón is a Dominican restaurant at 4141 Broadway, directly across the street from the United Palace theater. Its own website describes rotisserie chicken, stews, fried plantains, rice and beans, empanadas, and mofongo, and it serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner for dine-in, takeout, delivery, and catering. The restaurant says it has been serving New Yorkers since 1987 and now has three locations, including this one on Broadway.

Who it’s for

It suits a casual meal for a group, a family dinner, or a takeout order on the way home from the A train or the theater. A 2023 Infatuation guide listed it as good for casual dinners, lunch, and serious takeout.

Standout details

The same Infatuation write-up noted a very long menu illustrated with photos, and a rotisserie chicken that rotates on spits in the front window. The restaurant’s featured items on its own site include shrimp mofongo, a Cuban sandwich, and three milk cake. Hours run later on Friday and Saturday, when it closes at midnight.

Honest verdict

Go here for hearty, straightforward Dominican food in a room that is built for volume, not atmosphere. The menu is large, so you may need to ask for help choosing, and this is not a quiet or special-occasion spot; Infatuation tagged it for casual dinners and serious takeout. Prices change, so check the current menu online before you go.