547883 Tue Aug 12 05:56:02 -0700 2008 8 18 Manhattan 0 3949616 It's up on 168th and Broadway. Any recommendations for good Spanish or Cuban food? Thanks. Tue Aug 12 05:56:08 -0700 2008 12252 Aimee 1 3949952 Most of the food in this area is Dominican, albeit very similar to cuban food. My personal favorites, 1. Malecon- the roast chicken is great, and a great deal, the rest of the food is kinda bleh. 2. Floridita- Knock out Cubano sandwich, get it with some Tostones for a truly great lunch. I've also heard praise for nuevo Caridad between 171st and 172nd, but haven't been there myself. If you want something more upscale Plum Pomidor is nice, Great fries, mussells are good. If you want a tasty sandwich, Ju Ju on 168th just off broadway (across from the ambulance bay) makes good ones, great smoked turkey on brie. And the grilled sandwiches at the neighboring university deli are surprisingly great. If you want fancy dominican, hop the A up to Dyckman and find Mamajuana north of fort tryon park. What I've had has been good, not amazing, but I hear people speak of their roast pork in reverant whispers, next time I go that's what I'm getting. At most of the dominican places in the neighborhood, roast chicken, fried pork or Mofongo are safe bets. Have fun, I've been living here a year now and I still haven't hit up all the neighborhood joints. Tue Aug 12 08:00:15 -0700 2008 3949616 216167 chargeorge 2 3950436 Chicken at Malecon is always a great bet, but their pernil is pretty good too. Tue Aug 12 10:30:49 -0700 2008 3949952 10736 Peter Cherches 3 3950775 Malecon also makes a very good mofongo. Tue Aug 12 12:10:18 -0700 2008 3950436 67742 HungryRubia 3 3950816 I was in there a couple of months ago and they gave me a dumfounded look when I asked for Pernil. I'm not sure if it's a rotating special, or something that's come or gone recently. I'd love to try me some though! Tue Aug 12 12:22:24 -0700 2008 3950436 216167 chargeorge 1 3949993 For dessert, go to Carrot Top! Tue Aug 12 08:14:48 -0700 2008 3949616 28696 i_eat_a_lot_of_ice_cream 2 3950336 This is great! I'm moving up there in a week, so I'm excited to see all these great food recs in the area. Thanks! Tue Aug 12 10:04:22 -0700 2008 3949993 214415 mcm1900 2 3951296 Sorry, I realized afterwards that the OP wanted Spanish and Cuban... still, Carrot Top is awesome! :) Tue Aug 12 15:10:44 -0700 2008 3949993 28696 i_eat_a_lot_of_ice_cream 1 3950636 I think harlem to go delivers there. Not sure. Tue Aug 12 11:34:16 -0700 2008 3949616 217902 theeatinman