EatUpper West Side

El Malecon

A Dominican restaurant known as one of the best places for pollo a la brasa (rotisserie chicken) in Manhattan. They also serve a number of daily specials for lunch and dinner.

Address: 764 Amsterdam Ave
Getting there: between 97th and 98th Sts.
Website: maleconrestaurants.com (opens in a new tab)

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