Opening hours
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Typical hours for Dominican restaurants in New York
Most Dominican restaurants in New York open around 8:00 AM and close around 10:00 PM on weekdays; 82% are open on Sundays and 68% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 34 similar places in our guide.
Location & directions
684 State Road 24Hempstead, NY 11550
About El Mofongo
El Mofongo is a Dominican restaurant located at 684 State Road 24 in Hempstead, New York. Our Hempstead guide covers 55 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Available service options are dine-in.
Quick facts
- Category
- Dominican Restaurant
- Address
- 684 State Road 24, Hempstead, NY 11550
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Popular times (typical for Dominican restaurants)
Dominican restaurants are usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 9 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of Dominican restaurants in New York.
Typical prices for Dominican restaurants in New York
Based on 14 menus with 1,434 priced items from Dominican restaurants in New York, the median menu item costs $11.55, and half of all items are priced between $5.50 and $20.00.
We don’t have El Mofongo’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Dominican restaurants in New York typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Flan | 29% | $4.50 |
| Tres Leches | 29% | $6.90 |
| French Fries | 21% | $3.49 |
| Tea | 21% | $1.50 |
| Passion Fruit | 21% | $4.99 |
| Pernil | 21% | $16.50 |
| Country Club | 21% | $3.00 |
| Snapple | 21% | $3.00 |
Calculated from 14 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of El Mofongo there are 13 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 41 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Sandwiches & Delis (8), Latin American & Caribbean (7), Chinese (5), and Bakeries & Desserts (4).
Competition is light: 1 other Dominican restaurant is within a mile. The closest is Rincon Dominicano, 0.9 mi away.
9 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- ChineseNo. 1 Great Wall0.2 mi
- Chicken & WingsPopeyes0.2 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisEl Nuevo Morazan0.3 mi
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternHalal On Wheels0.3 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodBurger King0.4 mi
What to expect at a Dominican restaurant
Latin American and Caribbean restaurants bring together dozens of national cuisines: Cuban sandwiches and ropa vieja, Puerto Rican mofongo, Peruvian ceviche and lomo saltado, Colombian and Venezuelan arepas, Salvadoran pupusas, Brazilian churrasco, Jamaican jerk and Haitian griot. Many are family-run and closely tied to the community around them.
What to order
- Pupusas, arepas or empanadas – inexpensive, handheld and a good introduction
- Ceviche – fresh citrus-cured fish, the signature of Peruvian kitchens
- Jerk chicken – smoky and spicy, a Jamaican staple
- Cuban sandwich or ropa vieja – classics of Cuban-American cooking
Good to know
- Many places do brisk takeout at lunch; dinner is more relaxed.
- Weekend menus may include special dishes such as sancocho or feijoada.
- Ask for the house hot sauce or pikliz – it is often made on site.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is El Mofongo located?
El Mofongo is located at 684 State Road 24, Hempstead, NY 11550.
Does El Mofongo offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for El Mofongo. Listed service options: dine-in.
What else is near El Mofongo?
There are 41 other places to eat and drink within a mile of El Mofongo. Nearby options include No. 1 Great Wall (0.2 mi), Popeyes (0.2 mi), and El Nuevo Morazan (0.3 mi).
Are there other Dominican restaurants near El Mofongo?
1 other Dominican restaurant within a mile. The closest is Rincon Dominicano, 0.9 mi away.
How much do Dominican restaurants in New York cost?
Based on 14 menus with 1,434 priced items from Dominican restaurants in New York, the median menu item costs $11.55, and half of all items are priced between $5.50 and $20.00.
Nearby places
All in Hempstead
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