* Chicharrón: This dish consists of fried salted pork rinds and pork belly.
* Empanadas: Turnover pastries filled with various fillings, such as ground meat, cheese, vegetables, or seafood.
* Mangu: A dish made from mashed plantains, often served with fried eggs and cheese.
* Carne Guisada: A flavorful beef stew with onions, peppers, tomatoes, herbs and spices.
* Quipes Dominicanos: Crunchy fried pastries filled with ground beef, onions, bell peppers and other spices.
* Tostones: Slices of green plantains that are flattened and fried twice, creating a crispy and flavorful snack or side dish.
* Habichuelas con Dulce: A delicious dessert made from sweet stewed beans, coconut milk, sugar and spices.
* Dulce de Coco: A popular dessert consisting of sweetened pieces of coconut cooked in syrup and coconut milk until syrupy and thick.
* Bizcocho Dominicano: A sweet and moist Dominican cake often flavoured with vanilla, spices and dried fruit.
* Sancocho: A traditional soup with meat, vegetables, spices and plantains.
* Yaniqueques: Deep fried dough fritters, made from a simple combination of flour, water and salt, and then served topped with a variety of ingredients like onions, peppers, tomatoes and cheese.