Rincon Macorisano

It was a snowy and late Sunday… when we decided to try something new (could be part of why), we chose this restaurant.
Rincon Macorisano is the most horrific food in a restaurant I’ve had by far. Our waitress was polite and attentive. A young man near the entrance/​desk was kind and helped us with the channels (one of the two tvs in the restaurant near to where we were seated). A man near the kitchen walked by to ask how the food is… it arrived promptly within minutes. He asked perhaps twice in total… didn’t know who he was; he didn’t introduce himself, but he would return to the cooking area. The appetizer, Munchies, left us thinking the food was decent… but hey, how do you go wrong with French fries, cheese, sausage and plantains? We became excited for the entrees, but when more arrived (the entrees)…yikes! We ordered two entrees: the pepper steak and the chicharron de pollo. The pepper steak appeared dry and old, with little flavor and the chicharron de pollo was disgusting (like old oil and old meat combined). My best friend took a bite of one of the pieces of chicharron de pollo before I had and would not comment when I asked why he declined. At first bite, I tried not to be judgemental thinking this is a specific way of cooking and perhaps, an acquired taste. However, after a couple of pieces, I determined it lacked standards and could cause diarrhea… I appreciate Dominican food when it’s good. I’m a regular of Tony Tipico. I was hungry after a long day but took no more than a couple of bites. Most of my attention was on the side of white rice and beans, which was simply ok; plain in comparison to Tipico’s or as rice goes… it arrived hot, dumped from a bowl upside down to form its shape. The rice probably needed more moisture, and was flavorless… not that lingering starchiness that makes white rice savoring. The same man asked me how the food was again, (the previous time, we said «Good» to the Munchies dish). I thought it was a kind gesture, but… that wasn’t the case. I told him that it tastes old and dry. He then responds, «It is fried, that is why.» He continued defensively before I could say more. I didn’t bother. The man seemed to become hostile and explained to me the taste of what I was eating. They let us watch the UFC fights (in the background noise of blaring bass and high pitched sounds from the speakers reminiscent of a nightclub; few people were in the restaurant and lowering it halfway won’t take away from the authenticity). There was not a word of apology or attempt to make it right. I didn’t ask for one, but come on… no sense of pride for the food? Don’t ask how the food is if it’s irrelevant… You don’t have to copy other restaurants that practice this if it is not a part of your desire for quality. I decided to take pictures of the food after we tried it. We did not take anything home in spite of how much it cost…$ 48 and we tipped 20% in addition to that as it is common courtesy. Please don’t support this place.

Food is amazing i could eat here everyday. The food is always good and delicious and quick to be served. Its a nice place to go to for a home cooked dominican meal all year round. I love it. I highly recommend this place!” Take out or dining !

I’m here eating with my kids. I asked if they could please cut the meat for the kid’s meal. The waitress said no! BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE.

Go for the experience. LIke most experiences, it will be what you make of it.
We are white, very white. A chance encounter with a man from the Dominican Republic made us aware of this place, named for San Francisco de Macoris, the cradle of Dominican baseball players. It was evening, the middle of the week. Other customers were families and one very sharp looking couple. All looked Dominican.
Everyone starts with freshly squeezed juice, and it is fresh. (We used to raise citrus. We know fresh.)
My husband ordered the popular mofongo, a baked combination of plantains and meat with a sauce and lightly marinated onions and sweet peppers. Mofongo seems to be comfort food for Dominicans. Whatever I ordered was no longer available, so I asked the waitress to bring what she would serve her own mother. I got the most delicious goat stew (chivo) you can imagine plus something she called green beans. They were large, oval, gray-​green beans faintly flavored in a sauce, new to me and delicious.
If I were to order mofongo again, I would plan to take half of it home. I would also ask for extra sauce and relish, which makes the dish.
Later, the chef came out to ask if chivo were a wise choice. (It was.) He and the waitress had debated whether to offer an authentic dish and decided to go for it. Items of the day are written on a board at the front and, I suspect, are a good guide to what the cook thinks is best today.
Next time we will order seafood, probably paella. It’s a favorite with the regulars, despite the price. If they think it is worth it, that’s a good indicator.
Then, the owner came out to chat. His mother was leaving that day for California to see his nephew, a Marine, receive an award. (We’re from California; my husband was a Marine during conflict.) It became a love fest. He and my husband took selfies and he reduced the bill, which we passed on to the waitresses as a tip.
Was the service fast? Were we in and out promptly? Maybe not. But the food was delicious, served with warmth and friendliness that remains with us.

Food is good. but came here a few times now ordered chicken with rice and beans and I DONT understand why it still takes half an hour to get your food or prob longer… Good food but needs work here

Average food, but I’ve never been so insulted by the service in my life. If you’re a white guy and you come in here you’d better spend some dough or get treated like filth.

This place was absolutely a waste the platanos weren’t even sweet weren’t even fried AND LAST TIME I CHECKED CHICHARON DE POLLO ISNT JUST FRIED CHICKEN DISGUSTING SMH BUT HEY THATS WHAT I GET … Also the way they serve my food to go was ridiculous. I’m not trying to bash the place cause I’m Dominican but god these people need to step it up — so far merengue has been the best place I’ve been to here in boston — again platano Maduros were awful .
P.s I’m from NYC when you guys go visit my lovely state make sure to visit casa mofongo ;) ! Gn

This place is the joint. If you want authentic Dominican food, make this your first stop. From mangu, sancocho, to chivo. Rincon has your back.

We ate here before a concert at Lynn Auditorium, which is a short walk. Great authentic food and everything was fresh and made to order. Don’t be put off by the casual décor, the food is worth it!

Great Latin-​Carribbean food. When you leave this place, you will be full! Good service as well!

I came here while on vacation. I heard through word of mouth that this place was really good, and being I had never tried Dominican food before, I decided to give it a try.
Lynn is hard to navigate (at least I think so), so it took us a minute to find it. Inside the place is very casual. There were a few families there that evening but it wasn’t too packed. One thing I will say though is that it being the middle of summer, it was a bit too stuffy inside.
The service was friendly and quick. I ordered a fresh squeezed lemonade which really, really hit the spot, as it comes out really icey. The menu seemed a good size. We ordered rice and beans, plantains, fried beef, and a mixed seafood stew. The server informed us that the stew would take a little bit and we said that was fine, I’m on vacation after all. The rest of the food came out and it was delicious. The beans were really flavorful and the fried beef was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The real MVP was the seafood stew though. Huge portion of LARGE shrimp, clams, conch shell and lobster in a spicey tomato broth. I loved it. Considering how much food we were served (we had alot of left overs) I thought the prices were really decent. Next time I’m in Lynn I will definetly stop by again.

Rincon Macorisano is a family owned restaurant on Washington Street, next to the Lynn Police Station, that specializes in Caribbean cuisine from the Dominican Republic.
Some of my favorite specialties include plantain-​based dishes such as Mofongo, made from fried green plantains mashed together with broth, garlic, olive oil and filled with pork or chicken (Pollofongo) and Tostones, a side dish made from sliced green plantains that are cut width-​wise, fried, pounded flat and fried again until they are crisp and golden brown. Highly recommended as appetizer or side dish.
Another favorite of mine is Chicharron de Pollo, breaded fried chicken cut in small pieces, allowing for more coating to cover the meat, deep fried and crunchy delicious!
Rincon Macorisano also specializes in seafood. Try the Pescado al Ajillo (fresh fish in garlic sauce) or their Paella (Yellow rice with Seafood). Caribbean food is famous for its pork dishes, and Rincon Macorisano has several that are worth trying: Cerdo Frito (Fried Pork Meat) and Pernil al Horno (Baked Pork Shoulder). Pork is cut so that the pieces include fat and rind, then slow cooked, which brings out the flavor of the meat.
Pork, beef and chicken dishes range between $ 9 and $ 12 dollars, seafood dishes from $ 15 to $ 30 for the Paella; on average it is a bit more expensive than other restaurants in the area, but keep in mind that this includes a side dish (rice, beans, french fries or tostones) and portions are generous.
Rincon Macorisano serves beer and wine for a full dining experience. If you want a non alcoholic drink, try the Batida de Lechoza (Papaya Shake) made with Papaya, Milk and sugar or the Mango Shake.
Rincon Macorisano is definitely a good place to visit for a sit down dinner or take out. Check the menu through their website. It’s a little piece of the Caribbean in downtown Lynn.