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- German
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- English
- Italian
- French
- Spanish
- Spanish
When the sun goes down in Santo Domingo, a different side of the city wakes up. Dominicans leave work, clubs, or home looking for the foods that belong to the night.
On this small-group tour, I’ll take you to the places where locals actually eat after dark, away from the usual tourist restaurants. You’ll try crispy pica pollo, golden outside and juicy inside; roasted pork leg served with a mountain of vegetables, sauces, and flavor; extra-cheesy yaroa, layered and messy in the best way; and the famous Dominican chimi, a perfect street-food combination of meat, bread, cabbage, tomatoes, and sauces.
At each stop, I’ll show you how locals order, how these dishes are eaten, and why they are part of Santo Domingo’s night culture. By the end, you won’t just have tried Dominican street food—you’ll understand where locals go, what they crave, and why these flavors belong after dark.
I guide this experience personally, and the group is small, so spaces can fill quickly.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is available from hotels or accommodations in Santo Domingo.
I will contact you in advance to confirm the exact pickup time and location.
Please be ready in the lobby or outside your building at the scheduled time.
Meeting point: Pizzarelli, Calle Isabel La Católica, Zona Colonial. I will be waiting outside.
Itinerary
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1
This is the kind of place many locals visit without thinking twice after work or on the way home. As you enjoy crispy fried chicken served the local way, you'll discover why these neighborhood food businesses became such an important part of daily life. You'll also hear a local joke that every Dominican knows: if there isn't a Chinese owner behind the counter, can it really be considered authentic?
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
At first glance, you might think the chimi is the star of the menu. But ask a local and you'll hear a different answer. Many people come here specifically for the roasted pork leg. While you enjoy this Dominican favorite, you'll learn how neighborhood food businesses evolve over the years and become part of everyday life in Santo Domingo.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Get ready to try one of Santo Domingo's favorite street foods. At this popular local spot, you'll enjoy a classic Dominican chimi loaded with meat, vegetables, and sauces. The service may be direct and no-nonsense, but that's part of the charm. Like many neighborhood food businesses, locals keep coming back year after year because the food speaks for itself.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not suitable for strict diets or food restrictions. Street food is fried and prepared in local conditions.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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