What to Eat in the Dominican Republic: A Food Guide
March 5, 20265 min read
La Bandera — rice, beans, and meat — is the national lunch dish, best eaten at a local comedor where a full plate costs under $3 USD. Mangú (mashed plantains) is the go-to breakfast, typically served with fried cheese, salami, and eggs. For street food, try a chimi burger from a roadside stand, wash it down with a cold Presidente, and skip the tourist-priced restaurants when a comedor is nearby.
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