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El Castillo de Jagua

New York

Latin American Restaurant

$$$$

The facade might be nondescript, but the excellent Dominican fare at incomprehensibly cheap prices is what maintains this un-trendy Lower East Side spot's renown. Must-try dishes include mashed plantains and Cuban sandwiches with moist pulled pork.

113 Rivington St (at Essex St)

New York, NY 10002

http://elcastillodejaguanyc.com

Monday

7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Tuesday

7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Wednesday

7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Thursday

7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Friday

7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Saturday

7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Sunday

7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

(212) 982-6412

113 Rivington St (at Essex St)

New York, NY 10002

http://elcastillodejaguanyc.com

Monday

7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Tuesday

7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Wednesday

7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Thursday

7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Friday

7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Saturday

7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Sunday

7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

(212) 982-6412

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