Exquisiteces Virginia — Restaurant in Santo Domingo

The empanadas I’ve had so far here in Santo Domingo!! They taste like home made, very good quality, it has a lot of stuffing which I love and they have many variations! What I love is that it’s not commercialised but tastes authentic. I had one chicken and veggie empanada, and a small circle (don’t know how they call it ) ones with ropa vieja , and another circle one with cheese and corn and all of them tasted amazing !!! I also had the traditional Dominican sweet which you usually find more during Easter season “Dulce con habichuela “ and it was soooo good!! Would definitely want to try all their other things as well....

When the Lebanese, Syrian and Palestinian communities emigrated from the Ottoman Empire in the early 20th century to the Dominican Republic they brought their culinary heritage with them. Exquisiteces Virginia is a great example of this legacy. All I ever eat are the kipes, turcos, pastelitos and empanadas; but I'm sure everything else is worth giving a try. Service is what one would expect and the atmosphere is right out of the 1970s when they opened with the same iron chairs and decor. I keep...

These empanadas were stuffed with chicken and absolutely delicious. The prices are unbeatable, literally very cheap and excellent quality. Try this out you will not regret it.

Where there is lack would be the customer service which seemed indifferent when I arrived. I sat down to eat and they packed my empanadas to go...so I guess they didn't want me there. Which is fine, my feelings were hurt a little but the flavor...