Jalao
A Dominican restaurant next to Parque Colón, decorated like colorful cottages, featuring weekly live band performances.
Located at Calle El Conde 103 next to Parque Colón, this restaurant uses colorful cottages and murals to create a Dominican vibe. It features weekly live bands playing merengue, bachata, and other music; performances may charge an entry fee, which varies weekly. Signature dishes include La Bandera JALAO (approx. 850 DOP), creamy mofongo, sancocho stew, and goat stewed in wine. Main courses mostly range from 800 to 1,900 DOP, excluding taxes, and it is popular with tourists. It is usually closed on Mondays. Reservations are recommended for performance nights, and details can be inquired via WhatsApp.
Opening hours
Tue–Thu, Sun 11:00–24:00, Fri–Sat 11:00–01:00, closed Mon (except holidays)
Nearby sights
- Parque Colón
- Ciudad Colonial
- Catedral Primada de América
- Calle Las Damas
- Ruins of the Hospital San Nicolás de Bari
- National Pantheon
- Museo de las Casas Reales
- Fortaleza Ozama