La Entradita

Top choice in Punta Cana & the Southeast


The road past mostly undeveloped plots earmarked for suburban-like developments ends rather surprisingly at this raucous and happening two-story restaurant-cum-bar overlooking a small sandy beach which gets overrun on weekends. Come nighttime the bass is pumping as are the drinks. But you can slow down the buzz by ordering up a plate of ribs or other grilled meats.


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