Delicious food at a reasonable price. You'll have to endure a Hellscape of a neighborhood but Ira…read moreworth it.

This place is just so good! The food is always very flavorful and never overly salty like some…read moreother similar places. They have about 4 booth style tables, so it is more of a grab and go style. They are also now on DoorDash. The inside is very clean! The staff are always helpful and most speak both English and Spanish. My go-to is always the pernil with arroz con gondules and potato salad. They always have fried appetizer style foods available too. They charge extra to use a credit card now so pay cash when you go.

Great food, great mission. The back deck is sunny and beautiful and if you're lucky, you get to see…read morea train go by.

We tried cafe Reyes for breakfast and we were not disappointed. You walk in to a quaint restaurant…read morethat is decorated in bright island colors. The staff is very welcoming and helpful when choosing from the menu. We started with coffee made with condensed milk. It was creamy and lightly sweet. It was very smooth and enjoyable. It took a little while to come out and wasn't super hot but it was a nice cup of coffee. Next we tried the chorizo empanada. It was very crisp and flavorful although a little greasy from the sausage. Still a nice bite. Yuca fries were up next. I dislike yuca and was hesitant to try it but I did and it didn't disappoint. It came with a garlic aioli and topped with onions and possibly a vinegar sauce. They were so delicious. Crisp outside and soft inside. Defiantly something to try. Finally we shared the breakfast Cuban. Piled up with ham, pork, egg and cheese with mayo and mustard. It was delicious. Mild and a little Smokey. It was great. We would definitely return to see what other treasures we can find. Overall we would highly recommend Cafe Reyes.

Maria's Kitchen is a gem in downtown Worcester. It's easy to ignore as you drive down Main Street…read more The food (Dominican) is authentic and very flavorful, the service is great. They speak some English and did a great job explaining the many dishes they offer. Some of the dishes include stewed cow stomach, stewed beef, or stewed fish. I spoke to them mainly in Spanish; they were kind and helpful as my Spanish isn't the best. If you want the monfongo it is made to order. I'll come back to try it. I'm a monfongo lover and I heard it is wonderful here. Monfongo is plaintain mashed like smashed (not mashed) potatoes and mixed with garlic and evoo of butter. Aka deliciousness. I ordered the yellow rice and stewed chicken with yucca. The yucca was a little dry, undercooked in the core but the food was great. The chicken was cooked perfectly, not over cooked. The rice was nice with the sauce from the chicken dish. The flavors were all there. I love food with dimensions of flavor if that makes sense. Sort of like African food where you can taste so many herbs and veggies in one bite. Delicious. And not overly salty. I love that I could see thyme sprigs in the chicken sauce. My kind of eats. Please check this place out. When you do be careful and extra alert - it's downtown Worcester. There were quite a few druggies etc hanging out on the block where the restaurant is. The food will dance in your mouth and make the trip worth it.

My kid recommended this place. I didn't know what to order so they put together this plate for me…read more Flavorful and so good. Big portion. Get the potato salad!

Came out to Worcester for work. My co-worker suggested we go here as she comes regularly. It's a…read moresmall place... homey and inviting. There is a small stocked bar (another time... when NOT working!) Started with the fresh squeezed juice. DELICIOUS!... then ordered the fried cheese appetizer. It came out plated beautiful. Actually, everything was plated for a beautiful dining experience, and this was LUNCH! I bit into the cheese with the homemade guava sauce and kept repeating OMG...OMG...OMG! I couldn't believe how tasty. Then, for my meal, i ordered pork chops, arrow con gandules (rice with pigeon peas), and salad. Just look at the pictures! There's edible GOLD on the pork chops and the tomato on the salad. More OMG's as I cut into and ate the pork chops. Perfectly seasoned, juicy, and yet with edges of crispness. There was too much to eat at one time, and my greediness got to me. I ordered the appetizer for 1-3 people to go. Pork, chicken, mufungo, tostones, empanadas, salad, and seafood with their accompanied sauces. I'm at home now... I just reheated and fed 3 people off of it with plenty leftover for snacking later. Everything was soooooo wonderful. I can't wait to go again... next Thursday if I can!!!

Wow! Extremely impressed with the food here! Also love that they have Medalla. We started with the…read morequeso frito with guava sauce. Gorgeous presentation with an edible flower and gold dust. We also had a side order of maduros for an app. Delicious! The maduros were legit my favorite thing here, although everything was great. For a main course I had shrimp in garlic sauce with mamposteo. Served on a huge plate, there was a giant portion of rice and a small side salad as well as many good sized shrimp. Super delicious and the food was piping hot. Service was great and I loved the music here, which was a mix of reggaeton, Bad Bunny and Karol G but played at a low, chill volume so it didn't distract from conversation. The interior is sort of casual but with some nice touches like a wall of greenery with a PR flag. Our server was super friendly and this is a family business. We parked in the private lot in the back, which is reserved for tenants of the building. A guy who appeared to be associated with the barber shop in the same building told us it was safe to leave our car there to visit the restaurant. I'd recommend parking near the barbershop since they seemed to keep their door open and would see anyone messing with your car. There were a number of homeless people here begging but they did not bother us. Only reasons for not giving five stars has nothing to do with the food, atmosphere or service. I found the women's bathroom in need of a cleaning and they also have a small convenience fee that was not mentioned anywhere but was added to our bill. Additionally, be careful to review your check because they automatically add a 20 percent gratuity.

We went to Vejigantes last night for my husband's birthday and it was outstanding. The food was so…read moredelicious, the ambiance was really fun too. They have transformed Bull Mansion into a spot in Puerto Rico. I highly recommend this place for meat lovers and vegetarians.

I thought the food was pretty great! Flavor was a hit! My friend ordered the Trifongo and i would…read moresay that was my favorite dish! Everything was a flavor bomb. We went for my cousins birthday and the staff were really nice and friendly and made it pretty lit! The aesthetic was pretty girl vibes and it was so beautiful inside. And all the music they were playing mixed with the mojito flights we had, had us wishing there was a dance floor. Even tho it was a Sunday night. The vibes were old San Juan on a Saturday night i loved it and would definitely come back. Also this is a great upscale dress cute date night spot! I've lived in Worcester almost my whole life and never heard of this place. Definitely a fave spot for me now. 10/10 from me ‍

Whoever thought that plantains smashed with garlic and fried pork skins was a genius! And then on…read moretop of that, to put juicy meat in the middle of it? C'mon!!!! It totally blew my mind. Ok, now to clarify what the heck I'm talking about. Mofongos is a new Puerto Rican place in Worcester. Mofongos is basically a bowl of plantains smashed with garlic and fried pork skins. You get to choose what type of meat you want in your little plantain bowl (we got the juiciest, most savory pork EVER). This place has a simple menu and simple food that is amazing. We also got a side of rice (YUM!) and sweet plantains (only okay). Price isn't cheap, but it's totally worth it. We ordered a medium for $12 and it was more than enough for 2 people. If you haven't tried mofongos before, GO!

Service was poor. The first thing they said to me was "you need the English menu?" The menu didn't…read morehave a big selection and wasn't easy to read with the different mofongo combos. Then messed up our order and didn't check to see if we needed anything. Over priced for portions. I've been to several Latino restaurants and I've gotten better food for a better price.

Very very delicious food, I was very happy with my food and the staff was very helpful and…read morefriendly. I cannot wait to go back and try something new!

First, any place I can get good chicharron is a winner…read more A slightly cafeteria style Latin eatery. No frills, just really good food at a very fair price. I suggest going slightly before or after lunch peak to get in and out faster. I also suggest getting it to go since seating is limited. The service has always been friendly and as quick as they can be. Speaking some Spanish can make the interaction go faster. This is some of the most comforting comfort food around.

Super clean, really friendly and GREAT PARKING!!!…read more I wish I took pictures before I touched it, but wanted to share any way so here it is. The garlic oil on the table went amazing with all the appetizers. The chicken alcapuria balls were absolutely amazing!!!!

Staff outstanding. Food and wine outstanding. The renovated Worcester location is beautiful…read more Recommend reservations.

Okay, well. DO NOT EXPECT TO PHOTOGRAPH YOUR FOOD & HAVE YOUR CAMERA EAT FIRST here (this also…read moreincludes the cocktails). The food presentation just aint it.....there is none. I would suggest to them using smaller appetizer platters so the food doesn't look like it got slapped on them straight outta the pan with literally no care & respect for the ingredients. The Gambas Al Ajillo deserved more than 2 pieces (NOT SLICES) of croutons, The pork belly & polenta dish was unbalanced & there was hardly any polenta to be evenly shaped between a party of 4, It was the saddest looking octopus dish I've ever seen next to a pile of spices potatoes. Just because it is a tapas wine bar, doesn't mean they're given a pass to ignore how appealing it looks to guests. Hit or miss for the mai tais (the bartenders need to work on their ratios). Bcuz why am I can just order a screwdriver with the amount of orange juice we were given. HOWEVER, everything is edible & incredibly delicious. The authentic Spanish flavors absolutely shine thru!

I was in the area with my friend, and we were looking for a bakery to grab a cupcake for her…read moredaughter's birthday. We put Bean Bakery Café into the GPS, and on the way there, we passed a plaza with another Bean Café location. We were a little confused at first, but decided to stop at the one we passed since it was closer. I'm not sure why the GPS sent us to the other location, but I'm glad we spotted this one! We ended up getting a cheesecake cupcake, which was phenomenal, and a chocolate-covered cannoli cupcake that was also really good. We also got a chocolate chip cookie that was honestly to die for! We tried an iced coffee as well. It was good, although it had so much flavor that it didn't taste much like coffee to me. I will say the prices are definitely on the higher end for a bakery, but I also believe you get what you pay for, and the quality of the baked goods was there. Everything we tried was delicious, and I would definitely come back to try more of their treats. It was a great little find while we were out looking for a birthday treat!

This bakery and coffee shop has some amazing treats! The prices seemed a little high, but the…read morecannoli cupcake was absolutely unbelievable, and the white chocolate latte was delicious. Both were definitely worth trying! Parking is limited, which can be a little inconvenient. Also, be aware that there is another location just down the road that didn't come up when we entered the address into our GPS, so double-check before heading out. Overall, a great spot for coffee and something sweet, and I would definitely go back!