At El Castillo de Jagua, we bring the rich flavors of the Dominican Republic to the heart of NYC. Our family-owned restaurant has been a staple in the community for years, serving authentic Dominican cuisine made with fresh ingredients and traditional recipes passed down through generations. From our mouthwatering Pernil to our flavorful Pollo Guisado and vibrant Moro, every dish is crafted with care. Whether you’re dining in, taking out, or catering for a special event, we guarantee a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a delicious meal that feels like home. Come taste the essence of the Caribbean at El Castillo de Jagua!
Dominican-Caribbean diner serving breakfasts & sandwiches plus entree plates & shakes.
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Beautiful Disaster
Everytime I’ve come here weather is to go or stay my belly has left satisfied. Food is amazing with a portion you can’t complain about at such decent price. This is why this place is winning in my eyes. Absolutely love them down. Speaking for myself when i say this place has the best Cuban sandwich and soups. Today I will be trying there to chuLeta and white rice with red beans.
… moreStephane Beraud
Lovely Dominican diner and the food was incredible. Everything tasted so good and had that true Dominican flavor. Our server was very nice and courteous as well. I ordered the chicarron with rice and beans and tostones. The chicarron had the perfect amount of crunch on the outside and tenderness in the middle.
… moreFred Alluso
Very good Dominican fare. The pork chops, yellow rice and beans are great. Excellent Café con Leche. The dinner prices are a little higher than expected. Excellent service.
… moreHak Bén
Truly a neighborhood gem. Visited here many times and never disappointed. Great prices and consistently great prices. I usually get the chicken chunks (boneless) but I had the chicken mofongo instead, my friend ordered the cheese monfongo. My mofongo was great, wasn’t expecting to have two nicely fried pieces of chicken as a garnish, I also like that the mofongo portion wasn’t huge and comes with a side of salad (great for such a carb-heavy dish). Great flavors, but would’ve loved to taste a bit more garlic. The consumé that comes with the mofongo adds all the flavor you need.
Service was okay, atmosphere is nice and it’s great that they accept card and cash.
… moreService was okay, atmosphere is nice and it’s great that they accept card and cash.
Daisy Flours-Cupcakes
I had a wonderful lunch experience today. This was my first time tasting Dominican food. I would highly recommend this restaurant! The staff was friendly and professional. My food was fresh, hot, and delicious. I’m so happy that I tried something new today! Thank you!
… moreJayson
There used to be a lot of these kinds of places in NY. Sadly many closed. El Castillo De Jagua is my go-to when I need some sancocho or pernil. The portions are good, and the price is very reasonable for Manhattan.
… moreReedH
This is such a great spot for lunch. There were so many great sounding options it was difficult to decide, but ultimately I decided on the Dominican sandwich and it was amazing! Such a delicious combo with tender pork, fried cheese, and sweet plantains. Definitely hit the spot!
… moreElizabeth Noe
Amazing authentic Dominican food! I was nervous to bring my bf here as he was born and raised in the DR and can be so judgemental of food. We both absolutely loved it.
Everything had so much flavor. It was so good!
A really nice atmosphere and the service was great.
… moreEverything had so much flavor. It was so good!
A really nice atmosphere and the service was great.
DReager1
The food was terrific! Great portions and a lot of flavor, this is the place to go if you want top tier Spanish food. In particular I recommend going for both the flan and leche cake for dessert. Too good to pass up
… moreCorinna Vega
This spot has a nostalgic atmosphere to me. The food was great, felt like my grandma made my dish. What’s a Spanish meal without a side salad tho? Iykyk! I would definitely come here again! If you want white rice don’t go at the end of day like I did! White rice was out but that’s all good, food still slapped! If you’re in the LES you should definitely EAT HERE for authentic Spanish food!
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