The specialties

Spiny lobsters – langostinos
The best way to order langoustines is grilled (a la parilla) with garlic sauce (pasta de ajo) and potatoes (papas) or French fries (papas fritas).

National dish la Bandera
The daily menu of Dominicans consists of rice (arroz), red beans (habichuelas rojas) and chicken (pollo).

Squid – pulpo
Squid is a matter of taste, but for all lovers of this tasty sea creature: it is usually ordered with rice or fried bananas (platanos fritos).

Seashells – lambí
They taste most authentic when cooked in the village pub next door, where Grandma still cooks herself. They must be thoroughly cooked and served with rice.

Shrimp – camarones
The food typical of the coastal region should be prepared Creole style (a la criolla) and eaten with rice or potatoes.

Assorted things – salcocho
A delicious mixed stew with beef and pork, chicken, sausage, plantains, yucca, pumpkin and lots of exotic spices.