El Meson Suizo

Top choice in Dominican Republic


This classy-for-Àzua place is one of the southwest's better spots to eat. Excellently prepared mofongos (mashed plantains with meat or seafood), pasta, meat and fish – try the surprisingly delicate fish in garlic sauce (al ajillo) – are delivered by shirt-and-tie staff to an atmospheric outdoor patio with chirping birds, squawking chickens and a fountain filled with turtles.


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