La Casita de Yeya Downtown — Restaurant in Higüey

Service was very quick and since we had walked around the shopping center we came in hungry and thirsty and they kept us fed and hydrated. We stopped for lunch and were not disappointed. Their ceviche was so well balanced and fresh, definitely one of my favorites I've ever had. Their octopus was very well seasoned and cooked perfectly. I highly suggest you try their seafood dishes.

The beer was literally icy cold with a little bit of frost. We had both the President and the local Canita beer. Our waitress Ana was so attentive she made great recommendations and told us about several local spots to check out.

I learned about this restaurant from our taxi driver from the airport. This place really felt like going to a grandma's house for lunch. I know this is a place I'll come back, they are located downtown and there is a shopping mall next door to get all...

If you are enjoying yourself in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, and want to get out of the Europeanized and sanitized resort food, try this safe and original restaurant—an authentic Dominican food experience! Goat stew, whole fish fried, and ceviche were exceptional. However, you must try their sancocho cibaeno soup and never miss pork empanadas! Ask for a picanto spicy sauce on the side, essential for the unique dominical experience.

The staff was very friendly and was able to understand us despite the lack of English communication ;) They also got a particularly great tip from my husband due to one of the best red sangria we...

The appetizers were great, but unfortunately the entrees were extremely disappointing. The bistec encebollado resembled a Salisbury steak more than a traditional dish, the beans were overly thick and tasted old, and the rice was hard and clearly not fresh. I let the staff know I was unhappy with the meal, and although they took the plate back, they still charged me for it—even though I didn’t eat it. A man, whom I assume was a manager or owner, approached me to insist the meat was fine, but this was by far the worst bistec encebollado I’ve ever had. It’s incredibly frustrating to be charged for a meal that...