Chica & The Don is one of the best dominican restaurants in New York for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Flatiron.
Chica the Don is doing something the Flatiron dining scene genuinely needed: straightforward Dominican cooking at a price point that doesn't require a business card to justify.
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jumbo lump crab, avocado pickled fresnos, cured lemon, micro cilantro
sauteed shrimp, saffron butter, white wine, lemon, tostones
28oz 45 day dry-aged tomahawk served with sizzling sautéed onions & peppers, pico de gallo, mexican crema, tortillas
market fish, yuzu leche de tigre, avocado, radish, jicama, micro cilantro
Chica & The Don is a reliable dominican choice in Flatiron in New York when you want something that tends to land well. Garlic & Saffron Shrimp and Snapper Ceviche also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 528 Google reviews.
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Chica & The Don is a Dominican restaurant located in Flatiron, New York. Chica the Don is doing something the Flatiron dining scene genuinely needed: straightforward Dominican cooking at a price point that doesn't require a business card to justify.
Chica & The Don is best for cheap eats, comfort, dinner, local. Chica & The Don is a reliable dominican choice in Flatiron in New York when you want something that tends to land well. Garlic & Saffron Shrimp and Snapper Ceviche also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 528 Google reviews.
Chica & The Don is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.4 from 528 reviews
Start with Blue Crab Tostada, Garlic & Saffron Shrimp, Tomahawk Fajitas and Blue Crab & Shrimp Fried Rice. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Chica & The Don holds a 9.4 Google rating from 528 reviews. Chica & The Don is a reliable dominican choice in Flatiron in New York when you want something that tends to land well. Garlic & Saffron Shrimp and Snapper Ceviche also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 528 Google reviews.
Chica & The Don is located at 24 E 21st St, New York, NY 10010, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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