# El Merengue > Huge space combines loud Latin dance club energy with authentic Dominican cuisine. Music fills the air with merengue, bachata, and salsa, creating a lively atmosphere where dancing thrives. Outdoor seating offers a more relaxed vibe compared to the bustling bar and club area inside. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/ElMerengue - Address: 185 Broadway, Newark, New Jersey, United States - Hours: Wednesday: 06:00 AM - 01:45 AM Thursday: 06:00 AM - 02:45 AM Friday: 06:00 AM - 02:45 AM Saturday: 06:00 AM - 02:45 AM Sunday: 06:00 AM - 01:45 AM Monday: 06:00 AM - 01:45 AM Tuesday: 06:00 AM - 01:45 AM - Phone: +19733501900 - Website: https://order.toasttab.com/online/el-merengue-183-185-broadway ## What it is good for - Nightlife — 8/10 - Food — 7.1/10 - Nightclub — 6.7/10 ## What people say - "I found the Dominican food here to be delicious." - "It's a loud Latin dance club with great music and dancing on weekends." - "It's a nightclub on weekends with nice music and dancing." ## Good to know - Karaoke starts at 9 PM on Thursdays and runs until 2:30 AM. - El Merengue turns into a lounge or club on Friday and Saturday nights. - Expect large crowds on weekends, making entry difficult. - Lunch specials are available but may be limited in portion size. - Street parking is the only option available nearby. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.