How does a Domincan style roasted half-chicken with a mound of rice and a bowl of pinto beans for $6.00 sound? Hard to believe but that’s what you get at El Presidente, at the corner of 164th Street and Broadway. Each day, El Presidente offers roast chicken, roast pork and three other specials, each for $5.49. That comes to exactly $6 with tax. Add a $1 tip, and you still have a bargain.
At such a low price, you might expect substandard food. Not the case.
The chicken is consistently plump and juicy, with a mild herb seasoning, typical among the Dominican diners of Washington Heights. The fluffy rice is fragrant, and the soupy red beans have a slightly spicy kick.
Besides roast chicken and pork, the rotation of daily specials includes such items as beef, goat, fish or eggplant stew.
Even the regular price menu items are pretty good deals, ranging from about $6 up to a few dishes over $20, with most under $11.
There is one catch: few of the people who work here are conversant in English. If you do not speak Spanish, your choices may be somewhat limited.
El Presidente Restaurant-Deli, 3938 Broadway at 165th Street, New York, NY 10032. (212) 927-7011. Delivery. Accepts credit cards.
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