" Absolutely fresh & Delicious Arepas & Empanadas " Oh wow…read morethey make these to order and fresh . You got to wait a tad because they are made fresh . They are not sitting around already made . When you bite into a arepa it's magical; and freshly made off the stove . The empanadas taste just as fresh & delicious. I got the "Venezuelan lemonade" it's good too . Just a bit sweet , that never hurt anyone ; lol. The vibe is welcoming & friendly. I definitely will be back here when in the area .

Nice, newish, clean place. Lovely service. Each of our choices for food was very fine, good combo…read moreof ingredients.

Carolina is a lovely person and deserves the world. The service was phenomenal. She was able to…read moremake adjustments to my arepa order because of dietary restrictions. The arepas were DELICIOUS!!! We will be back. Nothing but good things to say.

First time to try Venezuelan food…read more Bowl Pabellon Beef: Pabellon is said to be Venezuela's national dish. Product from this stall was healthy, but not that authentic, or delicious for my Chinese appetite. As the core part, beef was absolutely fabulous, shredded and deep stewed to soft and tender, more on the savory and fragrant side, but also with a zing of tomato's sourness and paprika's spice, somehow similar to Mexican style. However, the black beans and banana were a bit overcooked, together with the salad dressing, mixed with the rice, making it overwhelmingly mushy, which was a disaster for me who love dry rice. I have checked through Google and ChatGPT that all ingredients should be placed separately, and obviously, pico de gallo should not be in there. By the way the food stall is located in a pub or something, where all people were crazily yelling. It is insanely chaotic so you'd better escape asap to protect your heart.

We went to Orinoco a little under an hour before closing. We were seated immediately and the waiter…read morewas very attentive. We had hoped to eat some arepas but they were out of them. I recommend getting here earlier if that's what you're craving. We ended up getting the empanada trio, the Pabellon Criollo (which I did not realize also had plantains), the maracuchitos and the tostones. Yes, all the plantains in the menu. It kind of happened by accident but it worked out great. We got our food incredibly fast! Everything was delicious. However, the tostones and the empanadas were my favorite. I also had a maracuya juice, which was sweet and refreshing. We really liked our waiter, we was very nice and attentive. I wish I remembered his name to give him a shout out. I really enjoy the food from Orinoco. Historically, I had only gone to the restaurant in the South End but I'm glad to see the one at Harvard Square maintains the same flavors. I can't wait to be back for arepas.

While in Boston, our daughter introduced us to this neat little restaurant. The entrance felt a…read morelittle "secret" tucked down an alleyway. It was lively and cozy inside. I believe our waitress was Sylvanna. We ordered Sangria, a Negro Modela, & a hot tea to drink. For appetizers we chose the Trio De Empanadas (Queso Blanco, Domino, & Mechada) we added a single Verde. They were served perfectly cooked, and once we divided each one into thirds they cooled to a comfortable eating temperature. They were served with a garlic sauce, (aioli based?) that was delicious. I think our favorite was the Verde (I believe it had mushrooms & peppers in it). For our entrees, we ordered the Cordera, Costillita, & Parailla Caraquena. My husband loves lamb and was very happy with the Cordera. The Costillita was baby back ribs that were tender and flavorful. The Parailla Caraquena was grilled chicken, a portion of steak, and chorizo. My husband and I normally don't like chorizo but theirs was spicy but not greasy. Two of our plates came with fried yuca. I had never had this before and it reminded me of a large French fry. We did not have room for dessert, maybe next time.

My second time here as the lady is well versed in this gem ! I'm glad that although the area is…read morechanging and unfortunately the building has new owners and VMA has to leave or close.... THEYRE moving down to JP! Thank goodness! 3 items we usually get. Empanadas, cachapas and arepas! Now for me i would go Beef or beef with cheese for all styles! I would say the empanadas are my absolute favorite 2-3 per person and you'll be on your tush, happy and sleepy haha. The green cilantro sauce whatever it is is perfect for everything. Without it would NOT be the same! The corn wrap is nice and sweet and i think they use real corn to make it not just cornmeal! The ladies working were really nice today and they do take quite awhile for your order to be ready unless you walk in and grab from the hot foods section (rice and stews etc Goat Chicken Beef pork) The arepa has nice crispy texture and is like a hot pocket of sorts! Enjoyed it but i still like empanadas the best! The cachapa is the lady's fave. Like a big Venezuelan omelette VERY filling so sharing is caring! Will be back and look forward to the new location!

Delicious bean and cheese arepa and cheese empanada with the most amazing green sauce. Also love…read morethe maduros. I don't eat meat but I'm sure their meat options are delicious. The workers are very kind.

My partner and I got huevos fritos and choripan -…read more TASTE: 4/5 - the hot sauce we requested was spicy and sooo good! Loved it w my huevos fritos. The choripan's Argentinian chorizo, pickled red onions, and chimichurri were chef's kiss TEXTURE: 5/5 - crispy arepas and yuca fries, melty Edam cheese, and dense sausage. It all hit the spot PRICE: 5/5 - each dish was only $10.50, amazing SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - satisfied us for brunch SERVICE: 4/5 - walked in at 12pm on a Sunday and were the first ones seated, though many families gradually came in. Our waitress was friendly and helpful ATMOSPHERE: 4/5 - had always walked by Orinoco, and glad we finally stopped in to try. Colorful interior and Venezuelan decor PARKING: 4/5 - we're usually able to find a metered street spot right on Harvard St

Very cute place, vibrant, great food, salmon was cooked perfectly. Presentation of food also done…read morewell.

Great place for great food and price. Enjoyed the service…read moreand friendly staff. Appreciate yall.

I almost want to gatekeep this place because it's such a tiny spot with incredible food and the…read morefriendliest service. Some of our favorite dishes are the Cazuela de Frijoles (Beans Casserole), served with rice, sweet plantains, and eggs. It's simple comfort food, but the flavors are absolutely amazing. We also really appreciate how accommodating they are , for example, they're happy to remove the pork rinds or chorizo from the cazuela if you ask. The pabellón is another standout . It contains perfectly seasoned shredded beef served with rice, black beans, and sweet plantains. It's hearty, flavorful, and feels like home cooking. Another must-order for us is the limonada tradicional, a fresh lemon-limeade that's perfectly refreshing and tart without being overly sweet. They bring out piping hot arepas with a delicious sauce for every table as a complimentary appetizer, which we love. The arepas on the actual menu weren't our personal favorite, but honestly, everything else we've tried has been outstanding. The menu/service is primarily in Spanish, so you may need to use Google Translate if you're not fluent, but it's absolutely worth it for such delicious food.