This reminds me of places you would find in Latin America. Not fancy or elegant. Just order your…read morefood, and they give it to you. In this case the food is simple, but very good. We had pastels and empanadas. Plus the lulo drink, which was very nice. Ambiance isn't great, but the food is. And the lady behind the counter was very friendly.

A gem of a place that I stumbled upon after a late night tennis session in the area. I was looking…read morefor a spot for a quick bite, and I can happily say that I was satisfied with my food and experience at La Chiva! I scanned the large menu for an option to refuel and opted for the steak tacos, which were 3 for $12. They were stuffed with protein and topped with a tomato and onion salsa. I also couldn't resist trying a fried pastry or two with a wide variety of options they had available, so I ended up ordering a chicken pastel and beef yucca empanada. The staff here were really friendly and the service was very quick. Everything about this place was casual and efficient. This placed seemed like where all the locals went! In the heart of the busy area, La Chiva has plenty of nearby street parking along with a small personal lot. There is ample indoor and outdoor seating. And it has food readily available and they are open until 3am. A big tip is that they are Cash Only.

The ambiance was fantastic! Service was remarkable. The portions were generous, and the sancocho de…read moreres offered a satisfying amount of beef. The bandaja paisa was absolutely delicious and delightful. We tried the passion mule, a truly tasty drink. We'll definitely be returning soon!

Amazing food and outstanding service! The food was fresh, flavorful, and served in generous…read moreportions. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. The restaurant was clean, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the prices were very reasonable. I highly recommend Melodias to anyone looking for authentic Latin food in East Boston. I'll definitely be coming back!

The service was amazing, place is super cute. Beside the chicken on stick everything was amazingread more

Great Puerto Rican joint. I got the Mofongo Tradicional de Plátano and the Pechuga Rellena de…read moreChorizo y Maduros. The Mofongo had delicious garlic notes and was sizeable, though there were some chewy pork belly fat pieces. The Pechuga was tender chicken in a tomatoey sauce, good but definitely less enjoyable than the Mofongo. The side veggies that I chose with the Pechuga were a large portion and cooked well. Any item in the "De La Finca" category comes with a side of your choice (any item in the "Por El Ladito" category). Also, they charge an 18% service charge by default. You can request to change it if necessary (noted at the bottom of your receipt)

This place is a find! It's tiny, in an industrial area in the middle of warehouses and parking…read morelots, and there are only 4 tables, but what great food! A friend brought me and I tried Peruvian cuisine for the first time. I was very impressed with the quality and freshness of the ingredients, and according to my friend it was genuine traditional cuisine. The ceviche was outstanding, the fish super fresh, and the seasoning not too acidic (instead of tasting mostly like lime juice and onions as usual). The giant Inca corn served with it was fresh and tasty. One of my friends had an Inca Coca Cola which was yellow (!) and tasted like candy, and another had a purple corn drink that was flavored with cinnamon. I also tasted a delicious green pesto pasta with beef tips that were tender, smoky and not chewy. The guacamole with fried yuca was also delicious! Another interesting dish was the Leche de Tigre (I think that's what it was called) which was basically a cold fish soup served in a cocktail glass--sounds weird but I tried it and it was very good. I loved the fried seaweed that decorated the top, it tasted a little bit like fried calamari with a softer texture. Delicious! The waiter was extremely helpful and explained the menu in detail as we had lots of questions, and they were also very accommodating with the heat level which is always an issue for me. I was so happy to be able to enjoy flavorful latin food without burning my mouth! I hope they stay around for a long time so I can bring everyone there and try other dishes on their extensive menu--including their special "menu of the day" which includes drink and dessert.

Tasty and authentic Peruvian food hidden away! Ceviche mixto, yuca fries, and lomo saltado were the…read morefavorites at the table. Things tended to be on the salter side though. Large portions! Super friendly staff, would come again :)

Peruvian Food! Nice atmosphere is this local spot…read more About 20 tables. Some half booths. Food is always good. Love the Peruvian spices. Nice staff they are friendly and quick!

It was pretty good. The service and the plate arrangements were stylish…read more The curry plate thing needed more salt.

Great grab and go spot in Maverick Sq. Large menu so there's something for everyone. I got two…read morecheese pupusas and they were ready in just a couple of minutes and were hot. For only $4 each it was a good deal. They also have hot bar items you can make a plate out of or order items like burritos, tacos, etc. Inside has seating available but the door didn't close all the way so my food got cold fast, this seems more of a grab and go spot. Overall--quality items, fast service, reasonable prices

This is now my 3rd time at Cactus Grill and they don't disappoint! I went for the first time in the…read moresummer and went back the same day because it was delish. It's a very homey vibe right when you enter and you order first and then pay. For food, we ordered the steak burrito, pupusas, beef stew, and chicken stew. The burrito was GINORMOUS it was literally heavy. The pupusas were super fresh and cheesy but a bit greasy. The beef stew is my favorite. The meat is so tender and I love the stew broth with rice. Unfortunately, the chicken stew wasn't as good but the meat is still tender and more on the tomato side. Everyone here is so kind and there's a great community of people! It's located in East Boston, right by Tall Ship!

This was a lovely surprise on my way home. Ordered to go and got home to eat the best black bean…read morepupusas I will be back soon since it's walking distance from my house.

Amazing pupusas for an amazing price! My favorite is the pork and refried beans, but the loroco and…read morecheese and squash and cheese are also really tasty! The pupusas come with a tangy cabbage slaw and a tomato salsa that pairs perfectly with the pupusas. This is one of my go to spots for a quick meal!

Amazing food and service, they go above and beyond every time! The owner is so sweet and always…read moremakes your experience as good as she possibly can

Colombian restaurant and bar in the heart of East Boston. Located in a predominately Latin part of…read moreEastie I still felt very comfortable walking in as the girl behind the bar greeted me with a "Buenas!". They have a full bar and full menu which is unexpected for such a small venue. I expected the food to just be OK but I was blown away by the quality of the food. I ordered the Steak & Shrimp entree and you got a choice of 3 sides (rice, beans, and sweet fried plantains). The steak and shrimp came topped with a delicious sauce that seemed to be similar to a tomato based Alfredo sauce, it was delicious and worked perfectly. All for under $15, what a deal!