It can be tricky to find the best local restaurants. But after scouring the neighborhood, we found what might be the best Dominican restaurant in Bushwick, El Gran Malecon. “The Grand Boardwalk” has only been open for a year, but it already became a Bushwick staple: friendly staff, old men in the back watching the Yankees, and the most importantly, delicious yet affordable food.

El Gran Malecon has a fun and festive atmosphere.

You can’t go wrong with a heaping plate of rice, chicken and beans for under $10.