El Merengue Restaurant

Loved my food! The owners are great and very hospitable, best authentic dominican food in the area.

El merengue has to be my favorite Dominican place in the Baltimore area, or even just period. We live in Alexandria VA and driving to Baltimore just to eat at El Merengue is worth it. The service is impeccable. The entire staff was attentive and super friendly. And we came in right as they were getting ready to close and they still let us order off menu. The owner, chef, and waiter held plenty of conversation with my husband and I. He ordered off the hot bar and I ordered off the menu. We had quipes, bistec encebollada, moro de guandles, pescado frito, tostones, and jugo de chinola. I had 0 complaints. Everything was delicious. I have been here before a few years back and learned today they have new ownership. I always loved the place before, but now everything is just better! We will f

Authentic, good food. The Sancocho soup was great also. MUST try

I’ve been coming here for 3 years. The food is always fresh and the atmosphere is always friendly. Love getting the whole fried fish and Chicharrones! My go to restaurant when craving Dominican cuisine .

The food was seasoned perfectly, every bite had that authentic Dominican flavor that hits just right. The yaroa was absolutely amazing, creamy, flavorful, and layered just the way it should be. You can tell they know what they’re doing in the kitchen. Plus, the merengue music set the perfect vibe, it felt like being back on the island! Definitely coming back for the food and the energy. 🇩🇴