The most famous Dominican dishes
The top 3 according to 5 votes from people: La bandera · Locrio de pollo · Chicharrón de Villa Mella. (Updated Sep 21, 2025.)
What people eat in the Dominican Republic, from the lunchtime 'bandera' to mangú with the three hits, according to Cocina Dominicana (Tía Clara) and travel guides.
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Top 10
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1
La bandera
White rice, stewed beans and stewed meat: the lunch of millions of homes.
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2
Locrio de pollo
Dominican chicken and rice, a cousin of paella.
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3
Chicharrón de Villa Mella
Crispy pork crackling, the most famous in the country.
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4
Tostones and fried fish
The beach plate of Boca Chica and the coast.
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5
Mangú con los tres golpes
Mashed green plantain with red onion, fried egg, salami and fried cheese.
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6
Sancocho de siete carnes
Thick stew of meats with squash, yautía and cassava for special occasions.
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7
Mofongo
Fried green plantain mashed with garlic and pork crackling.
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8
Chivo guisado
Goat stewed with oregano, a speciality of Montecristi.
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9
Habichuelas con dulce
Creamy dessert of beans with coconut milk, sweet potato and spices, for Lent.
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10
Pastelón de plátano maduro
Layers of ripe plantain with minced beef and cheese, baked.
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11
Quipes
Lebanese legacy: bulgur and meat croquettes, street food.
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12
Moro de guandules
Rice with pigeon peas and coconut, typical of Christmas.
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