We went here before some time ago, it was great. We were close to the area and decided to try it again. Food was OK, but what messed everything up was when check came in. I noticed some discrepancies on the charges, food was charged extra. Luckily there was menu still on the table and I confirmed my suspicion. I told waitress about it and she informed me that in front of the menu, the menu they take away once you've ordered, it says the prices will change without notice. So that means they can charge you whatever they want without telling you because of Covid. Never coming back, I only knew about price change because there was a menu left behind, if it wasn't left behind, I wouldn't have known of different prices because waitress never warned about price changes.

Let me start with how excited we were when we saw this place come up in our recommendations. Specially excited about the oxtail on the menu. Turns out it was excessively priced and sub par, and let me not forget an additional $5 charge for a side of rice on top of the dish, hence we think it was totally not worth it! We obviously learnt about it later as we paid $125 for 3 people. We had a dish each and a juice each which was again excessively sweetened and didn’t taste real. We also had an appetiser each. So yes, there was a lot of food, but for the quantity and the quality/taste it just wasn’t great value. I would not recommend this place specially if you are looking for oxtail.

This was my first time trying Dominican food and I was very impressed on how flavorful the food was at Punta Cana. The place was busy throughout our lunch which I think it speaks good of a restaurant. Our server was very attentive and friendly. The Ceviche was so refreshing and the chicharrón was crunchy and tasty. Definitely will be stopping by again when in the neighborhood. Also, they have plenty of parking which is something I’m always looking for.

Not WORTH A PENNY! I ordered through uber eats and the food was horrid. The portions were like for toddlers. I've put pictures of what I got: the Moro was hard and dry its like they mixed fresh rice with old rice. the white rice was crunchy. the chicken which I got grilled chicken breast was so small I don't understand why this meal is $15. Then the pepper steak was disgusting shredded into small pieces and swimming in stew. I wanted a taste for back home and this just wasn't it.

Amazing place! We drove there from Katy because we wanted to eat Dominican food. The food was delicious, not oily at all. Very nice people work in this restaurant. I wish we lived closer so we could eat the food from this place more often! But we will definitely come back here for another time.

Food was delicious! We stopped in after church one Sunday afternoon, the dining area is small, and there was a little bit of a wait, but once we were seated the wait staff was great, they did tell us the kitchen was backed up, but quickly got us drinks. The wait wasn’t bad, food was delicious and enjoyed the atmosphere.

This restaurant was a bit of a hit or miss for me. While some dishes were really good, others weren't up to par. It's challenging because there aren't many "Caribbean Latino" spots around, so sometimes we convince ourselves certain dishes are better due to limited options. As someone who has traveled and with diverse food experiences, I've enjoyed great Caribbean cuisine, especially Dominican food, which flavor profile feels similar to home. I arrived at 11:30am, and I ordered to go, the Mondongo and I can honestly say it was amazing, and so was the empanadas, but beyond that, the pernil lunch special was a bit dry, the arroz con gandules had pale and a unfortunately a few hard spots and I didn't ask for concón, it was giving fresh and old rice blend feels, the Alcapurrias were mad salty and had a weird like vingery undertone, the Tamarindo Juice lacked sweetness and needed a bit more Tamarind flavor, and the Dominican cake was such a big letdown FR😭, tasting more like basic box cake than the rich, melt-in-your-mouth treat it should be. I've encountered undercooked Dominican cakes before, but even those were fire, this one was dry and lacking flavor. Do you know how many eggs they put in them joints, like its impossible to be flavorless. The only redeeming factor was the meringue frosting. If you haven't experienced an authentic rich Dominican Cake, you might mistake it for a simple vanilla cake with meringue frosting which was what this was giving. However, a genuine one is a delightful melt-in-your-mouth experience that leaves you grateful. Sadly, this cake was pricey for its size and tasted more like a boxed cake with a few Dominican cake elements. I spent about $65+ so it left me unsure, but I might give them another try to explore different menu items.

We thought the food was good for Dominican food in Texas hence the 5 star. The flavors of the motherland will always stay in the motherland But if you're craving r.d food this is a really good spot to get that fix! I had the Garlic Shrimp and hubby had the fried snapper, both were satisfying.

Delicious coconut mojito. Loved the empanas, really perfect crust and not too greasy. The Mofongo was really good. The chicken fry and meat was good, but it had tons of bones, some seemed like just breaded and fried bones.

I bought Ropa Vieja meat for a big event.I didn't have leftover.Was delish and everyone have a great complement about it.They will make another catering in two weeks.I recommend them.

The most wonderful food.. ox tails that are so tender and rich you will not believe it. I have ate here two times now and it has been perfect each time… when I took the first bite I did the happy dance girls do when they like the food. Staff is awesome they do have alcohol and make a nice mojito but the morir soñando is heaven in a glass.

We went for lunch after church on Sunday and it was fantastic! We got the fried chicken (either Puerto Rico or Dominican spice, I can't remember) for an appetizer. It was good, but would probably choose something else next time. My wife got the Oxtails with beans and rice for her main dish and she really enjoyed it. The beans were great also, unique flavor. I had the Pernil which is shredded pork shoulder. Comes with a little cup of sauce on the side. Not sure what's in it but it complemented the pork well. It also come with a small shredded purple cabbage salad and dressing on the side. Very good. I had the Mofongo instead of beans and rice. From Wikipedia: Mofongo is a Puerto Rican dish with plantains as its main ingredient. Plantains are picked green, cut into pieces and typically fried but can be boiled or roasted, then mashed with salt, garlic, broth, and olive oil in a wooden pilón. All three of the the staff members we dealt with were great also. We will definitely be back!

Not what I expected in Houston! Exquisite food! We went as a family of five with children, and the staff was super friendly, attentive, and informative. Our waiter Esteban is a jewel! The food is Traditional Caribbean, and Punta Cana refined it into a cuisine. I had the Pernir as my protein which is slow roasted Pork Shoulder and it’s also known as Pulled Pork or Carnitas in other parts. It was one of the best full-flavored dishes that I’ve ever tasted. The side dishes were all so cute and tasty. The restaurant appears named after the town of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, and if so, brings to Houston one of the most beautiful beach cultures in Santo Domingo. Humble restaurant, exquisite food, and perfect service.

This place remains me of Puerto Rico. The food is amazingly delicious and with a homemade feeling. The service is always good here. The portions are huge. Hands down, this is the place Dominican restaurant in town. It’s worth the drive if you are craving Caribbean food in Houston.

The fish ceviche was fresh and delicious, my chicken and plantains were cooked perfectly, and the cassava fries came out crispy and hot. I really enjoyed the coconut mojito as it was very refreshing. My husband did not care for the crab, but everything else was great.

Great food. Great friendly service. Just happy that we found my kind of food so close by.

The food is AMAZING! The service is friendly and so warm and polite. I had the pork shoulder, oxtails, green plantains and fish. It was so delicious I couldn't stop eating it. I will definitely return and probably ask them to cater my mom's bday.

OMG! Excelente sabor! I enjoyed a lot the ropa vieja y mi pastel. Una ricura. If you want to try caribbean flavor, here is the place.

I live in San Antonio but every time I’m in Houston I have to stop by. Food never fails very delicious! My kids love it!

The Cuban sandwich was the tables best choice with Yucca fries , Maduro plantains, side salad and some tasty bomb red beans and rice. The cheese empanadas were also a hit as I sneak away 6 for the road..lol Cozy little place supporting Latin America's food flares. PUERTO RICAN DOMINICAN & CUBAN...

Excellent food ND excellent customer service. Luis was our server and he was so awesome! The red snapper was great, the mofongo. No reservation is required but it is a busy place. Everything is fresh. Restrooms were clean.

Delicious food! Both the Cubano and Chivo Guisado were excellent. Large portions on all food; you will not leave hungry. Also really loved their tea (which came sweetened with honey). Fantastic service. After my favorite Dominican restaurant permanently closed I was looking for another one and I think this is it!

Amazing food. All is very well served and true to the Latin origins. Well worth the drive from downtown. After 2pm on Sundays there is some wait time. A bit on the expensive side but it's difficult to put a price on the experience.

Stumbled upon this restaurant when I was in the area. I had the rabo (oxtail) with rice/beans. Also ordered the vegetarian mofongo with fried cheese and the vanilla flan. I will say the flan was super delicious! It was recommended by the waitress. The rabo was so good too and mofongo was good as well. The prices are pretty steep. Oxtail only came with three pieces. Other than that if the portion size was bigger and prices not too high it would be better.

This spot has become a regular for my friends and I. It's a fantastic hole in the wall spot with some great food. Everything tastes authentic and delicious. My only complaint is when you're with groups larger than 4, it'll take a good 15-30 minutes to get you check back. But given their size, I'd say it's expected.

Had a great time eating at the Punta Cana restaurant. Myself, my wife and both sons ate here. We tried the empanadas and yucca fries which everyone loved. For the meal, we had a Cuban sandwich, pork mofongo, and shrimp mofongo. The plantain cakes were delicious alone but the garlic sauces really made it pop. Cuban sandwich was delishious and we all were very full. If you like Caribbean food or have never tried it I highly recommend this as a new food adventure!