Brooklyn's Home for Authentic Dominican Cuisine
What if the soul of the Dominican Republic could be found in a single bite — right here on Smith Street?
Since 1998, we've been serving the bold, comforting flavors of the Cibao region to Brooklyn. Every dish is a love letter to the kitchens of the Dominican countryside — made with recipes passed down through generations.
Our Story
Rooted in the Cibao, Raised in Brooklyn
The Cibao Valley is the agricultural heart of the Dominican Republic — a place where food is not merely sustenance but a daily act of love, community, and memory. When our founders brought their recipes to Brooklyn, they didn't just open a restaurant. They built a home for the flavors that shaped them.
Every morning, our kitchen begins the same way it did decades ago: with fresh ingredients, patient hands, and the kind of flavor that cannot be rushed. Our mofongos are hand-pounded. Our sancocho simmers for hours. Our mangú is as silky as the memory of a Sunday morning at someone's mother's table.
That is the El Nuevo Cibao experience. Not a fusion. Not an interpretation. Just the real thing, made the right way, served with the warmth of people who genuinely want you to feel at home.
Why El Nuevo Cibao
The Difference Is in the Details
Recipes From the Valley
Every dish traces back to a specific place in the Cibao — the agricultural heart of the Dominican Republic. These are not invented recipes. They are inherited ones.
Made Fresh Every Day
We source ingredients daily from local markets and Caribbean suppliers. Nothing is prepared in advance — every plate is cooked to order, from scratch.
A Place to Gather
Dominican culture is built around the table — the sound of overlapping conversations, the passing of plates, the laughter that follows a good meal. We designed our space for exactly that.
Community Rooted
For over two decades, El Nuevo Cibao has been more than a restaurant — it's a neighborhood institution. We sponsor local events, support Dominican artisans, and welcome everyone as family.
Your Table Is Waiting
Whether it's a quiet weeknight dinner, a weekend celebration with family, or the first time you're bringing a friend to Dominican food — we'll make sure you feel it the moment you walk in.
Visit Us
Find Us on Smith Street
Address
172 Smith St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone
(718) 596-1501Hours
Mon–Thu: 11am – 10pm
Fri–Sat: 11am – 11pm
Sunday: 12pm – 9pm
