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Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Top food to try in Punta Cana

6 dishes to eat in Punta Cana, what is in them, and where they belong.

Last updated 2026-08-09

1. La bandera

La bandera
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Rice, beans and stewed meat — the everyday Dominican plate.

2. Mofongo

Mofongo
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Mashed fried plantain with garlic and crackling, often stuffed with seafood.

3. Sancocho

Sancocho
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A thick stew of several meats and root vegetables, for celebrations.

4. Fresh seafood

Fresh seafood
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Grilled fish and lobster along the coast.

Watch outBeach restaurants pricing by weight with bills far above the quoted rate.

5. Tostones

Tostones
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Twice-fried green plantain, salted and served with everything.

6. Dominican coffee and rum

Dominican coffee and rum
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Both excellent, and considerably cheaper bought outside the resorts.

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