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If
you're
looking
for
a
truly
authentic
Dominican
dining
experience,
look
no
further
than
El
Conuco
in
Santo
Domingo.
This
unassuming
restaurant
may
not
look
like
much
from
the
outside,
but
step
inside
and
you'll
be
transported
to
a
world
of
vibrant
colors,
lively
music,
and
delicious
aromas.
The
menu
at
El
Conuco
is
a
celebration
of
all
the
flavors
that
make
Dominican
cuisine
so
unique.
Start
with
a
plate
of
mofongo,
a
traditional
dish
made
with
mashed
plantains
and
served
with
your
choice
of
meat
or
seafood.
The
texture
is
satisfyingly
starchy,
and
the
meat
is
well-seasoned
and
juicy.
The
tostones
(twice-fried
plantain
slices)
are
crispy
and
perfectly
seasoned,
and
the
yucca
fries
are
crispy
on
the
outside
and
soft
on
the
inside.
For
your
main
course,
try
the
chivo
guisado
(stewed
goat),
which
is
tender
and
flavorful,
or
the
pollo
guisado
(stewed
chicken)
with
a
side
of
rice
and
beans.
The
flavors
are
rich
and
complex,
with
just
the
right
amount
of
spice
to
wake
up
your
taste
buds.
Wash
it
all
down
with
a
cold
Presidente
beer
or
a
glass
of
mamajuana,
a
local
drink
made
with
rum,
red
wine,
honey,
and
herbs.
But
it's
not
just
the
food
that
makes
El
Conuco
so
special.
The
atmosphere
is
lively
and
welcoming,
with
colorful
murals
on
the
walls,
a
live
band
playing
merengue
and
bachata,
and
friendly
staff
who
will
make
you
feel
right
at
home.
It's
the
kind
of
place
where
you'll
want
to
linger
over
your
meal,
chatting
with
friends
and
soaking
up
the
vibrant
energy
of
the
Dominican
Republic.
In
a
city
full
of
trendy
restaurants
and
international
cuisine,
El
Conuco
stands
out
for
its
commitment
to
showcasing
the
best
of
Dominican
food
and
culture.
It's
the
kind
of
place
that
Anthony
Bourdain
would
have
loved
–
unpretentious,
authentic,
and
full
of
flavor.
If
you're
in
Santo
Domingo,
make
sure
to
put
El
Conuco
on
your
list
of
must-visit
restaurants.
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