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Curly's Restaurant

4.1 (47 reviews)
Open • 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Tipico Montañero
Nandanie S.

Tipico Montañero. This plate was the bomb. I grew up in Dorchester, off of Geneva Ave, and in the Ashmont area. I was always surrounded by really good Latin/Portuguese/CV food. So when I moved out of Dorchester, I missed that. Missed having good Latin food steps away from my house...but that changed when my bestie hooked me up with taking me to Curly's after shopping at Market Basket on Saturday in Chelsea. It smelled good, and the portions were huge from looking at everyone's plates as we walked in. The atmosphere is casual, prices are good, and service is good too. I ordered the Tipico Montañero. It had rice, beans, salad, chicharon (pork rind - but I only call it chicharon cuz I grew up calling it that), steak, fried egg, and fried plantain. I was in Latin food heaven. It was damn delicious. It even came with tortillas, but I didn't get to those. The plate was pretty big, and so I took half home for leftovers. I need to come back!

Thanh L.

The place looks rundown. I was a bit confused with the non Mexican plates on the menu like chicken parm and turkey club. I didn't pick these items. I got the carne asada which was good. The steak was well cooked and seasoned. The side of rice and beans were okay. It wasn't to bad in price for the portions. Staff was fast and friendly. This place is would a try.

The best turkey dinner I've ever had !!!!
Gladys H.

Let just start with I like turkey and all the fixings. But today I had the best turkey dinner ever ! The meal was a traditional thanksgiving meal. Roasted turkey, mashed potatoes,gravy, corn, sautéed carrots with onions and the most incredible stuffing I have ever had in my life !!!! Loved it

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Ashley A.

Good carne asada, nice portion too. Used it as both dinner and lunch and the meat was still savory and juicy the next day after being microwaved. I tried the pupusas and they were decent. Glad they had the complimentary chips and salsa, I could have eaten that all by myself. Overall, nice experience. Very attendant servers, I went during a weeknight, and I would come here again if I'm in the neighborhood.

Rafael B.

My go-to neighborhood spot for a quick lunch or takeout. Highly recommended! The food is authentic, delicious and inexpensive. No matter what you order as a main entree, order a side of Pupusas... it goes with everything.

Mel L.

The name is deceiving. Went here for Latin style breakfast with siblings visiting from California. You will not be disappointed. Huge, delicious plate of food. Salsa scrambled eggs, black beans, plantains, fresh avocado, cheese, cream, green and red salsas. Top it of with an adorable waitress whom addresses you as mama. Great spot.

Breakfast combo and pork tacos
Rachel T.

I'm still in shock that this restaurant exists and I've already been here twice. Both times I've had exceptional service and delicious food. I've tried the breakfast combo, fried fish, and pork tacos. The fried plantain is PERFECT, I cannot stop praising this dish. Even though the plantain is deep fried, it's not excessively oily. I'm not usually a big fan of beans, but the way they season it here keeps me wanting more. Authentic, large portions and amazing prices! I will be bringing more friends to Curly's. Definitely a must-eat in Chelsea.

Pupusa's to go
Michael C.

So I've been to Curley's a few times now and the Pupusa's are excellent. The neighborhood not so much, I would avoid going after dark as the neighborhood gets very shady. That being said I would definitely return. The staff was friendly, the food came out reasonably quick. If you are looking for authentic El Salvadorian food, look no further.

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Mi Pueblito Restaurant - Cheese Pupusas

Mi Pueblito Restaurant

4.1(233 reviews)
0.7 mi•East Boston
•$$

Stopped by for a mid-morning breakfast on a Sunday afternoon and had an enjoyable experience. It…read morewas quite busy so it took a little long for food to come out, but they do give chips and salsa to munch on while you wait. I ordered the desyanos mi pueblito and it was really good. The steak was cooked perfectly and it came with everything I was craving. Plus the refried beans, creama, eggs, plantains, chicharron, and warm tortilla--yum! The pupusa was different, as it's made with a different cheese here which the waitress did warn us. Because of this, it wasn't our favorite but still good. Overall this spot is popular in East Boston, I would definitely check it out! Also if you tell them it's your birthday they will sing to you and you get to wear the special hat :)

" Nightmare on Border Street ". I ordered the steak plate…read more. My husband the chicken . I am sorry to say , food tasted reheated and not fresh . I was disappointed. The prices are not good at all for the quality and portion size . The waiter took forever to just bring us water , never mind servicing us . Yikes ! The vibe feels like you're in a busy supermarket not warm at all . Parking is limited as they have no garage. Plus it's located near the Tobin bridge so no side street parking . You might have to walk like 2 blocks or less for a safe parking spot . Just always read the signs before parking .

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Con Sabor a Colombia - Cazuela paisa

Con Sabor a Colombia

4.6(8 reviews)
0.9 mi•East Boston

Ordered take out: -…read moreMini bandeja: Loved the rice and beans (I know it's the most basic part of the plate but if a place can't master these, they lose me). Carne was dry. Chicharron was great. - Arepa: looks like a tortilla, so not the typical thick arepas I'm used to. So felt like I paid $8 just for a tortilla and small block of cheese - Tostones con guacamole: I prefer my tostones to be crispier, but they had great taste. - Cazuela de Mariscos: Great flavor. I put it on top of rice and enjoyed it with the other food, otherwise too heavy/dense on it's own. I didn't enjoy the mussels (I love mussels). They were too gritty.

" From Colombia with Love " For a moment I was…read moretransported in time to my aunt Mimi's house in Colombia. Where I spent many wonderful summer vacations as a child . We tried a little of everything on the menu . The smoothies our a must . Everything tasted fresh and delicious. The service was kind. Overall warm and welcoming. (For a moment I could feel myself eating at my aunts house in Colombia , it was that warm and welcoming of an environment ). The name of the restaurant " Con Sabor a Colombia " is the most favorable name for this establishment. Which translates to ; Food with flavor of Colombia. Parking is difficult but manageable. The prices are a bargain for the quality, portion size , experience and freshness.

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La Abundancia Bakery & Restaurant - Arepa con Queso

La Abundancia Bakery & Restaurant

4.6(30 reviews)
1.2 mi•East Boston
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Arrived in Boston early(5am) Sunday, 5/26/19. Skimmed Yelp for somewhere unique to grab some…read morebreakfast near Logan airport. At first I decided to try Mi Rancho. A Colombian breakfast felt like it would fit the bill. I showed up at 615am to find the doors still locked & nobody there. According to the store sign & Yelp, its supposed to open at 6am. I saw another place next door. La Abundancia. Yelped it, saw it was also Colombian. And open. It's a very small and unassuming spot. Nothing fancy about it. A handful of tables. There was a Spanish radio station playing. Lady at front said hello & handed me a menu. I did notice. Aside from one guy coming in for a coffee to go, I was the only customer there. Maybe Sunday early mornings are typically slow? I'm not sure. I chose the Calentado. Steak, egg, rice & beans. She asked if I wanted tomato & onions in the eggs. And corn arepa with cheese on side. I said yes to both. Added some hot sauce & it hit the spot. Next time, I would like to try some of that wonderful pork with the chicharrones attached to it. I was sad they did not have any guava pastries, roscones. Would have loved to take some to go. Still, I'm very satisfied to have found this place to dine.

Absolutely delicious! Everything my family of 7 ordered was amazing. Staff was friendly and…read moreaccommodating, felt like I was eating at my grandmothers house! Highly recommend! Will be frequenting this place often!

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Luna's Restaurant Italian and Latin Cuisine - Aperas shrimp.

Luna's Restaurant Italian and Latin Cuisine

4.3(159 reviews)
1.6 mi•East Boston
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Walked 9 minutes from Hilton Garden Inn hotel good exercise before meal place was crowded even…read moreasked patrons leaving dinner all said they were very good highly recommend There were many I wanted to try but decided on Paella with Rice Shrimp Mussels chicken and clams I will take photos when it comes to my table place feels like a friendly family restaurant with special of the day on board Anticipation. . . Waiting. . . And Waiting Waiting is Good you know it's made to order I tried the Pasta but on menu but there's many others Luna Mare Swordfish with Shrimp and Luna Terra Prime Rib they also have starters Soup and Salad as well as burgers and Venezolanas They also have Full bar menu of drinks Eliana finally came over to say your dinner is coming next told her l came over from Hawaii walked 10 minutes from hotel she was trilled saying you will enjoy I can't wait to taste my Paella I've had many so I know what I'm comparing to it's still rated four stars I'll wait till tasting is Done !?! And here it is Finally taking pictures first Then the Tasting but that's a Lot of Food ! I can't finish but great thing is that I have to catch early flight home at 6 AM no place open this will definitely keep satisfied whole flight home to Honolulu Whenever I come back to Boston I will definitely stop by and walk 10 minutes Bonaparte I changed it to Five while Eating the Paella

We stopped by this spot while we stayed at a nearby hotel before an early flight and we weren't so…read moresure about it judging from the area but it was such a good find! The staff was so attentive and accommodating, even custom printed a kid's menu because they were out. The menu is extensive and everything we tried - calamari, fish and chips, and lobster ravioli - was really solid. The space was a little warm and funky but overall it was a great experience.

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Sabor Salvadoreño

Sabor Salvadoreño

4.2(12 reviews)
0.8 mi
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I wish to stress that I would like to come back to this little hole-in-the-wall restaurant…read more Upon arriving to Chelsea on the commuter rail, I thought I would have time to sit down for a nice Central-American meal, but nooooooo. My wife was getting out in Revere right when I arrived in Chelsea, and she wanted to get something to eat (btw, picky eater, no way she would eat here). Coming this far I just had to get something, even if it meant eating it when I got home. I wanted something authentic and delicious. I got a couple of pupusa's to go. They weren't great cold, once we had gotten home; however a few minutes in the toaster oven and we were back in business and they were delicious. A great snack before going to bed. I would have enjoyed them better fresh, but I enjoyed them just getting the chance to try it. The only other time I had gotten pupusa was at California Burrito in Nashua N.H., I don't find them too often. Oh, so the parking is limited in the neighborhood. However, the restaurant is clean and the colors used for the paint are bright and cheery. I imagine myself here on a hot summer day enjoying a meal, and it's a cheerful change of pace in the winter months of Boston with the cold breeze bearing down these grey streets of Chelsea. The staff are bilingual and were very polite. This little neighborhood restaurant is worth paying a visit to.

" not good at all" I love pupusas. Not these , the dough…read moreis not good and the meat and sauce with meat taste gross . I almost vomited. The service was friendly. The vibe is welcoming. Parking is around back so that's not an issue .

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