Welcome to El Nuevo Cibao
El Nuevo Cibao, a gem nestled in Brooklyn, NY, offers a taste of authentic Dominican cuisine in a welcoming atmosphere. Known for classics like Mangu con los Tres golpes and Mofongo, this restaurant exudes warmth and flavor. From the Presidente beers to the delicious Passionfruit smoothies, each dish is crafted with care and traditional flavors. Customers praise the generous portions and friendly service, making every visit feel like a homecoming. With options for vegetarians and a diverse menu, El Nuevo Cibao is a must-visit spot for anyone craving hearty, affordable meals packed with Dominican flair.
- 172 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States172 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States Hotline: +1 718-596-1501
Welcome to El Nuevo Cibao, a hidden gem in the heart of Brooklyn serving up authentic Dominican cuisine with a smile. Located at 172 Smith St, this restaurant offers a cozy and welcoming atmosphere, making you feel right at home.
With a menu full of classic Dominican dishes such as Mangu con los Tres Golpes, Carne Frita, Arroz con Gandules, and Mofongo, El Nuevo Cibao is a paradise for those craving traditional flavors. The Presidente beers are always icy cold and paired perfectly with your meal.
Customers rave about the generous portions and delicious flavors at El Nuevo Cibao. From the tender Pernil to the flavorful Yellow Rice and Beans, every bite will leave you wanting more. Don't miss out on their Passionfruit Smoothie or the savory Squid Rice, both are bound to impress your taste buds.
Whether you're dining in or taking your meal to go, El Nuevo Cibao provides quick service and attentive staff to ensure a pleasant experience. The gender-neutral restrooms and free Wi-Fi add to the convenience of this establishment.
So, if you're in the mood for a hearty and affordable meal that captures the essence of Dominican cuisine, make sure to stop by El Nuevo Cibao. Your taste buds will thank you!

Love this place - super authentic, good seating, a large selection of classics, good music. Everyone was so nice as well, felt like home!

Authentic Dominican food served with a smile. I'm Dominican and get cravings for the "Mangu con los Tres golpes" every now and then. So this is where I go to satisfy that craving. The Mangu is consistently well made. The price is a deal for the amount of food served and the Presidente beers are always icey and "vestido de novia". Feels like you're being served by your aunty and the ambience is what Dominicans are known for - merengue, bachata and some salsa. But not too loud! Stop by for a hearty affordable meal.

Came on a Sunday, ordered our meal to go, and our food was ready within 10 minutes. I would come here again! Passionfruit smoothie - asked for less sugar and it was still delicious Carne frita - good, would have loved a little lime and little more salt for flavor Arroz con gandules - delicious, had for 2 servings and great flavor, not supr salty which I appreciated. P.S. - the menu prices are a little outdated so the cost is a little more than shown on menu. They accept card payments & don't charge a service fee. Clean bathroom.

Delicious Mofongo! The bread they also give is amazing! I also got a side of sweet plantains and avocado salad. I wish I had a Mofongo spot like this closer to my neighborhood but it was definitely worth the trip!

The staff was good. The food was decent, not the best I've had. It's not really a place where you would take someone out to eat. It's very small. You're better off getting some takeout at a place like this.

I was here with a large group to celebrate the end of a successful semester at school. I felt kind of bad because we took up a large chunk of the restaurant and we were pretty loud. I ordered a Diet Coke and squid rice. I didn't know what to expect, but it was really good. There were pieces of squid in the dish, and it was made with squid ink. Our food came out relatively quickly and our servers were really kind and patient with our group. I would recommend giving this place a visit because the food is pretty good.

Drove from the other side of town today and am so glad I did!! Placed an order consisting of 6 large dishes and large soup. Waited about 20 minutes for the food and left rather famished dying to go home. The food was surprisingly good. Everything was well cooked. Everything was tasty. All was well packaged -nothing spilled. Food was warm and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. We enjoyed sweet plantains, chicharron de pollo, pernil, yellow rice, red and black beans, grilled pork chops, carne guisada (beef stew), sancocho-all was quite delightful. The beef stew Was a bit tasteless but very well cooked but instead of saucy it was watery. I can only assume they added water bc the sauce is usually more rich and flavorful. All else seriously was pretty amazing.

Hands down this must be the best pernil I ever had. I was amazed by the flavor of the pernil where every bite left me wanting for more. The white rice was soaked in some type of butter or fat that made it delicious. And then the Mofongo was great. Whatever seasoning that was for the Mofongo or pernil, i saved it to soak up the juices. It just brings another flavor into it. Every bite of Mofongo had chicharron in there . This place is a must, very generous portions for the pernil and rice and beans. Will definitely be back to try other delicious food they serve.