Small hole in the wall take-out restaurant with friendly staff…read more I've had a lot of nights that ended up in NYC bodegas ordering late night chopped cheese. Papivivi is perhaps the best version of these sandwiches I've had anywhere. A lot of love and attention to detail. This *is* the spot an I highly recommend it. Would love to see them open a second location in Boston / Cambridge with late hours.

Papi viví' is a way to try it. I been seeing post in instagram and other social media and I…read morestopped by 10 minutes before closing and order a tripleta and the service was just a huge smile that means that the owner not just care about providing costumer service, he cares about bringing his roots to a community that is 100% diverse offering other options about different cultures like Guatemalan and Dominican. Papi Vivis is a restaurant that does not forget his Puerto Rican roots. Restaurant also looks clean and 100% recommended.

The food reminded me of a homecooked meal. From the outside looking in, it only looked like a bar,…read morebut once inside the staff is welcoming and cook all types of food. We tried the rice & beans and an order of tostones. We were only visiting for a few days from Brooklyn, NY on vacation and were just looking for something to eat quick. It was so good we ate from here twice!

Awesome and legendary hole in the wall greasy spoon know for Puerto Rican Comfort food and really…read morecold beers at night it becomes a little scene to drink and dance. Tons of fun.

Man I haven't been to this place in over 12-15 years. On the way home we felt like eating some…read moreauthentic Caribbean food so we stopped in. Place is under different management but the food still hits! Service was great also.Definitely will be back in the near future.

" The food is ok , not great " The food here is ok ,(…read morefills a hungry stomach ) but it's not great. We got the pernil , arroz de guandule, & plátano . The plátanos were dry . The rice tasted ok not great , was dry . We also got the empanadas de carne ( beef ). Those were really good and cheap. The service is friendly. The vibe is welcoming and warm . They have a small parking lot so parking is not an issue . I will come back for the beef empanadas if ever in this area.

My son and I ordered for the first time last night, looking to try something different. The food…read morewas amazing. He's a big fan of Chipotle (I am NOT), but he said his diced angus steak burrito blows theirs out of the water. This was after the first bite and he reaffirmed that after he wolfed it down. My Bistec Encebollado (Steak & Onions) was so tender and seasoned just right. The portion was big for the price and I couldn't finish it. My son wolfed that down too, robbing me of the joy of leftovers for lunch today. He ate his too fast for me to get a photo but here's the Bistec Encebollado. I have a dairy allergy, so it looks kinda boring but there were plenty of options I chose to skip. The beef didn't need it! It's a small place but online ordering was super easy and it was ready in 20 min as advertised. There are only a handful of tables but they're really cool wood creations and there's a great vibe. The staff was very friendly as I watched them deal with some pretty indecisive people in front of me. I got so distracted looking around that I forgot to grab the drinks I ordered but we will definitely be back!

Had a really disappointing experience at Cocorays. I ordered several items, hoping to try a variety…read moreof their menu, but unfortunately most of the food was either overcooked, burnt, or completely lacking flavor. The birria ramen was especially disappointing--it had almost no flavor, and the ramen itself wasn't even cooked properly. The birria tacos were also burnt, which made them hard to enjoy. Overall, a lot of the food I ordered was simply not edible. The only things that were okay were the horchata and the canned soda--everything else missed the mark. For the prices being charged, I expected much better quality. Sadly, this experience did not live up to expectations at all.

I dont know if our experience was a fluke or if Puerto Rican food is just this dull. Im…read morerecommending it anyway because I've heard such good things from others. Our experience went good at the start. This is (at least from what we saw) a counter service restaurant. You order at the counter, pay, and take a seat. I do not remember the names of what we ordered but my husband had a kebab dish and I had a plantain dish. The music in the background was nice and went well with the theme. Everything was clean and the food did smell really good. At the time we were the only two in the dining area although a few others showed up later. The disappointing part for us was the food. The food looked great, but then...nothing. Very bland with very little flavor. Maybe this is normal? It smelled and looked so good that it was very surprising that it had such a bland flavor. Id still give it another try just because of all the great reviews

Pretty much would be my last resort of places to go to in the area?. Really liked that they were…read morecoming to town, tried ordering a couple of times, either sold out of anything I would order or closed unexpectedly for heat, water, electricity or something else being out. Hope they turn it around but for now I wouldn't go to.

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!!!!

Freshly made food. Friendly staff. Strong coffee . Great local spot. ........................read more

Love it here... Dont go in expecting great customer service or anything because Javi and the team…read moreare so rude here...LOLOLOL - Jokes, dont stop by if you dont have time to hang out! Its totally a vibe and you are going to want to stay here for some time. Especially if there is a "challenge" happening that day! Where do I start on the food, the Pastellitos, Try the all (or dont, so that way they arent sold out when I get there) but Giving Thanks (their version of Thanksgiving - OMFG - LIFE CHANGING!) And the Birrialito are my fave. They are all good, Javi truly puts his foot in everything he makes so you wont be disappointed!!! The menu is forever growing everytime I walk in. They now have donuts from a local spot and are serving Coffee Jugs that are a big hit! Stop in, eat, hang out, Lay on the floor with the team! Super welcoming and you wont be sorry because the food is phenomenal!!!

EVERYTHING was flavorful, hearty, healthy and fresh!!! This is going to be one of my go-to spots…read moreand I hope you guys don't go anywhere for a long time! I honestly felt so good after eating the food here and that's how you know the ingredients in your dishes are of good QUALITY. Our bodies can tell after we eat unhealthy American fast food, we feel sluggish and like sh*t but HERE at Kiwaz Caribbean Spice, I closed my eyes with every bite and I felt so good after I ate my food!!! They have a cool little set-up with a service window so you can order when you get there. I also saw they have seafood boil so I'm definitely going to try that my next time. God bless and thank you to the owners and chefs of this amazing cuisine! I am a Cambodian local of Lowell, born and raised, and your food reminds me of the love and herbs we pour into our own dishes.

Bought the fried fish which was bland and oily. The rice and beans had no taste. Waste of $50read more