A Guide to the Best Food Delivery Apps in Santo Domingo

Food delivery apps are a great way to get your favorite meals from your favorite restaurants without having to leave home.

A Guide to the Best Food Delivery Apps in Santo Domingo
Young woman as a courier delivering pizza using her phone

A food delivery app is a mobile app that allows you to order food from restaurants and have it delivered to your doorstep. With so many options available, there's sure to be an app that's perfect for you.

How to Choose which Food Delivery App is the Right One for You

There are a couple of food delivery apps to choose from, but how do you know which one is the right one for you? Here are some tips to help you decide:

Consider your needs. What type of food do you want to order? What types of restaurants do you want to be able to order from?

Compare the features of different apps. Some apps allow you to order from multiple restaurants, while others are limited to just one. Some apps offer discounts on orders, while others do not.

Read reviews. Reviews can give you a good idea of what people like and don't like about each app.

Try out a few apps and see which one you prefer. The best way to figure out which app is right for you is to try them out for yourself!

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We recommend downloading all the delivery apps and taking a look at the restaurants they offer. Downloading them also will help you figure out if your location is covered by the app.

3 Reasons Why You Will Enjoy Using a Delivery App in Santo Domingo

Delivery apps are a great way to order food without leaving your home. They also provide an easy way for you to order food from your favorite restaurant.

  1. Convenience: You can place an order without having to leave your home.

    Delivery apps make it easy to track your food order from start to finish. You can see where your order is in real-time, and receive notifications along the way so you know exactly when to expect it.  
  2. Variety: You have the option of ordering from different restaurants and cuisines.  

    You can explore the city's vast restaurant scene without leaving your home. With just a few taps on your phone, you can browse menus from all your favorite eateries and place an order for delivery right to your door. They also give you the ability to browse what kinds of options are available before moving to or visiting Santo Domingo.  
  3. Savings: Delivery apps offer discounts and coupons that can help save you money.

Using a delivery app is often more affordable than eating out at a restaurant. In addition, you can save money by taking advantage of exclusive deals and discounts available only through delivery apps.

Top 2 Best Food Delivery Apps In Santo Domingo

There are two main food delivery apps available in Santo Domingo: Uber Eats and PedidosYa. Both apps offer a wide range of restaurants to choose from and are available for Andorid and iOS.

Uber Eats

Uber Eats is a food delivery app that connects people with restaurants and other food providers. Requesting food is easy and convenient, as all you have to do is open the app, select your desired restaurant, order your food, and wait for it to be delivered.

Delivery Fees

Fees range from DOP $104 - $125

Rates depend on promotions, distance of the restaurant and if you have an UberPass.

Payment Methods

  • TodoPago
  • PayPal
  • Gift Card
  • Cash
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Uber Cash
To use Uber Cash, you must preload your account with funds in DOP. Please note that if you have a balance in USD, you will not be able to use these funds.

Uber Pass

DOP 499.00/mo

Free Delivery on Uber Eats (Minimum 499 order, Limit 30 uses per month)

10% off Uberx and Flash rides Limit 70 uses per month

Apps

Apple

‎Uber Eats: Food Delivery
‎Find Food Delivery On Your Budget Hungry? Find the food you crave and order from restaurants easily with the Uber Eats app. Track your food order in real-time. Get your food delivered by delivery people using the Uber Eats app. FIND YOUR FAVORITE RESTAURANTSBrowse nearby restaurants and search…
Uber Eats App for iPhone

Google

Uber Eats: Food Delivery - Apps on Google Play
Food & Grocery Delivery App. Order Pizza, Sushi, Burger, Tacos to your door!
Uber Eats App for Android
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Apps are available in English
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Use the code eats-ra8rx to get 200 DOP off your order.

PedidosYa

PedidosYa is a multinational Uruguayan online delivery company, owned by Delivery Hero. It operates in 15 Latin American countries, including the Dominican Republic.

Delivery Fees

DOP $25 - $110

Rates vary depending on promotions and the distance of the restaurant.

Payment Methods

  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card

Apps

Apple

‎PedidosYa - Delivery App
‎More than ever, ask for whatever! With PedidosYa on your phone, you’ll be able to fly into a world of wonder! The best part? We deliver your deepest cravings wherever you want in just minutes! You can order online straight from the best restaurants, grocery stores, pharmacies and many more! Anyth…
PedidosYa App for iPhone

Google

PedidosYa - Delivery Online - Apps on Google Play
Latin America’s Leading Delivery App
PedidosYa App for Android

Other Considerations

Addresses

Addresses in the Dominican Republic can be a bit finicky and
you may have some trouble with getting your address to register correctly in the delivery app you're using.

One solution to this is using Plus Codes. Plus Codes are a type of short code for precise coordinates on a map. You can use Google Maps to drop a pin on your exact location and then  use the Plus Code on a delivery app like Uber Eats. Plus Codes are a helpful way to provide an address for a location that doesn't have one.

Also, Make sure you're providing additional instructions so the driver knows exactly where he needs to deliver the food.

Click here to read up more about Plus Codes.

Bad Orders

If there is anything wrong with the food or the hand-off, just accept the order and use the app's support feature. The delivery driver has little control over the food quality, and if there were any issues with the delivery itself just leave a review accordingly.

Tip

If you had a good experience and received good service, it is appropriate to leave a tip.

Conclusion: Why should you use a food delivery app?

A food delivery app is a convenient way of getting food delivered right to your door. Benefits of using a food delivery app:

  • No need to go out and search for restaurants.
  • You can order from any restaurant in your area that has an online ordering system.
  • You don't have to worry about going out and finding parking, or waiting in line with everyone else at the restaurant.