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Alex's Chimis

4.2 (195 reviews)
InexpensiveDominican
Closed • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Good for kids

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Get in and if you're lucky the line won't be too long
Frank F.

This small in-and-out spot has a steady stream of regulars for a reason: it's good, honest-to-goodness homemade food from the Dominican Republic. The tender and juicy rotisserie chicken is seasoned and cooked perfectly -- they rest the whole birds and cut them to order, to go of course. Definitely recommend, as it's a solid choice for takeaway! Saluti.

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Stephon M.

I love this place! I only order the combo dominicano with extra sauce and pickled onions. Its a half a rotisserie chicken with a ton of rice and sweet plantains. There's always a line here no matter when you go but it's simply so delicious. It's a takeout only place. Try not to go too late near closing (within the hour) as many things maybe unavailable.

Arisbel M.

My absolute favorite Dominican restaurant ever. This place has existed since my early ages of life and they have been making their carnitas fritas and moro de guandules the same since forever. My go to plate is the moro with carnitas frita and tostones. I freaking love it. Their pastelitos, bollitos de papa y yuca, pollo horneado, chicharron and everything else is on point! Please never close.

Fresh Coconut smoothie and flan yum
Elkinia C.

Fresh coconut smoothie, and the flan hit the spot. I recommended it happens to be my birthday tomorrow, January 7 so My Cousin decided to Uber Eats and send this to me since we can't spend the day together on this snowy weekend. Hope someone enjoys.

Chicharron / Fried Pork rice combination with Moro / Rice with Peas and Yucca / Cassava
Jimmy N.

Great service, great atmosphere, and great food. Alex Chimis is my top favorites when I'm craving for Spanish food. Their fried pork is well flavored and always crispy!

Fatboy S.

Place was busy when I got there, but the line moved fairly quickly. Customer service was good. All the food was good except for the empanadas. The chicken was the highlight.

Michele L.

Ordered the chicharrones over rice with peas and sweet plantain. And the fried pork over rice with peas and sweet plantain. Both were superb! The fried pork came with the pickled onions. The plantains were fried whole- I've never seen it that way but obviously they're a big seller! They had to refill the plantain pans twice while I was waiting to order! Both were larges that came out to $28. Tax included. Employee at the front door to direct you where to stand and sanitizes your hands as you come in.

Combo Dominicano with Moro / Rice with Peas and Yucca / Cassava
Avik C.

I had heard about this place for years but never made time for it, which I regret! The food was absolutely amazing. It exceeded my expectations based even on great reviews. The roast chicken was moist and flavorful throughout, without being greasy. The yucca was so good--it looked plain but the soft texture and subtle flavor was so good. As far as service, everyone was very nice and crucially didn't make fun of the bad Spanish I used to order. On my short list now for excellent Boston under the radar food spots.

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Tamekka D.

So I haven't ate here in years like 17+ and they are still amazing. Delivery with uber was under 45mins on mothers day. Everything was great highly recommend them.

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Steak was really dry , more fat plate looks like a child put it together. terrible experience line was ok people peeling the food are rude

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The fried chicken is BOMB. They serve whole wings the rice and peas was great. I will definitely go back.

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I love the fried chicken and rice here. Generous plates at cheap prices. The people are also nice.

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The food is amazing I loved the rice and the rotisserie chicken the most the fried chicken isn't that good but the pork is amazing too

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Alex's Chimis - dominican - Updated October 2026

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