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La Casita de Yeya

Name: La Casita de Yeya
Address: Vía Martina justo al lado de Coco Bongo y en Punta Cana Village, Punta Cana 23000 Dominican Republic, AW
Price range: Mid Range
Rating: 3.9

★★★½☆3.9 out of 5 · 235 reviews

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La Casita de Yeya is a $$ dominican & caribbean local restaurant in Punta Cana Village rated 3.9/5 by 235 TripAdvisor reviewers; walk-ins welcome.

About

La Casita de Yeya sits in Punta Cana Village, tucked next to Coco Bongo on Vía Martina. It's one of the mid-range spots where locals and repeat visitors go when they want Dominican food that doesn't feel like it was designed for a tour bus. The 4.2 food rating is the highest mark here, and it shows — the kitchen leans into traditional prep rather than fusion shortcuts, and the value holds at 3.9 even though you're paying village prices. Service and atmosphere both land above 4, which means the room works and the staff keeps things moving without hovering. It's not polished in the resort sense, but that's the appeal — you're here for the plate, not the production. The review count sits at 235, so it's steady but not mobbed. If you're staying nearby and want something that tastes like someone's grandmother actually cooked it, this is the move.

At a glance

Area: Punta Cana Village
Vibe: local
Price: ●●○○
Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: ✓
Cuisine: dominican
caribbean
Dietary options: —

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