Picalonga is a strictly takeout hole in the wall type restaurant serving traditional Dominican food…read morecafeteria style although I'm sure they also have an a la carte menu. Tasty Dominican standards like stewed meats with rice and beans all types of fritters etc. I think you'll like it and the portions are generous and the food is fresh.

The thing about these restaurants these days is they have to be sensitive to other ppls dietary…read morerestrictions. So the food had no flavor it was bland. The ordering line is chaotic. There is no organization to it. There is seating but it's so weird so basically it's not a sit down restaurant. The ppl in there are nice. The prices are great.

I've always heard about this place but I've never been until now, and I'm so upset I've been…read moremissing out all of these years. I will say the line and wait was a bit much, but I did go at lunch time on a Friday so that's to be expected. Also, there's a bit of a language barrier with some people so it takes a little longer 1/2 chicken with extra onions 10/10 It was so juicy and flavorful, wish I would've got a whole one Bolitos de papa 7/10 Not bad in taste but should be a little cheaper Chicharron with yellow rice n tostones 7/10 Rice was flavorful and tostones were fresh Chicharron was mainly fat, so I'd opt to pick my piece next time Maduros 10/10 They give the whole plantain and it was cooked to perfection Fried pork & yellow rice 3/10 Wasn't a fan of the way it was cooked, almost like it was boiled They give good portions for the price, but just pay attention to the pieces of meat you get. Inside was clean, and I like that you can see them chop your meat.

Delicious Dominican fare! I got the Combo Rico. The pork shoulder was divine: succulent and very…read moreflavorful. Overall sandwich was great. The fries left much to be desired though, they were a bit soft and bland. Definitely will return for the rotisserie chicken!

I've moved out of Boston but still think about this restaurant. Always so flavourful and very…read moreaffordable.

Great little Mom and Pop restaurant. It is more wallet friendly than the neighboring Merengue…read more(which I love for a sit down meal). About the restaurant: If you want a quick fix of Dominican food to eat in or take out, this is the place. I am all for the Arroz con Habichuelas and Red Snapper. My kids love the pastelitos and juices- West Indian cherry, passion fruit, tamarind to name a few. This is not a place for date night, as there is no ambience. The small seating area is reminiscent of a 80s college cafeteria. With that said, this is not the place to go with 10 of your closest friends unless you're doing take out. Definitely a great place to grab lunch when you're on a time constraint. Parking and Neighborhood: There is limited parking in front of the restaurant. If you're parking on the side streets be smart about it, don't leave valuables in view. Yes, your windows could get busted open for $2 in your console or a GPS on the dashboard. There are many in this neighborhood who are seeing hard times; some are clearly visible from the restaurant.

" Mango Smoothie" The mango smoothie here is absolutely the…read morebest . It's not pricey at all . It's made pretty fast , they have lots of stuff on hand . The vibe is welcoming. They have always good music playing as well ; so you're able to enjoy yourself more in the vibe. The service is constantly attentive and helpful. Parking is limited but manageable.

I ordered three beef empanadas from here and they were perfect. They're quite large so worth the…read moreprice. Perfectly crispy, not too flaky (my preference) and perfect seasoning of the beef. We picked these up around 6 and they were the last ones. Still fresh too.

While out on a drive, I decided to place an online order to Yo Momma in Dorchester for takeout…read more This cozy eatery is geared towards takeout and delivery with only two seats in the steamy waiting area in front of the counter. They serve up Brazilian and Latin food here including breakfast sandwiches, burgers, empanadas, wings, Jamaican patties, picanha steak, pollo guisado, sticky ribs, chilled desserts, and drinks in the cooler. I ordered the Chopped Cheese burger with Fries & can soda ($12.95 plus tax), 2 Empanadas (beef & cheese and chicken & cheese) with a spicy dipping sauce, a Jamaican Beef Patty ($3) and Tres Leches Cake ($3.25 plus tax). The food was ready to go for pickup in about 20 minutes after placing the order. I opted not to take a can soda which was limited to Coke, Pepsi, and Orange Fanta. I enjoyed some of my food in the vehicle since there was a lot to eat. The portion size was generous with the supersize chopped cheese burger and lots of golden fries and orange dipping sauce filling the container. The empanadas and Jamaican beef patty had a nice crispy pastry shell and tasty fillings. The frosted tres leches cake with fresh strawberries was also a great dessert to go with my coffee. I would definitely order again from Yo Momma for some tasty eats!

Never will I ever do business with them again. I spent 150 & first off most of my order was…read moremissing called they brought me the missing plates. But the bourbon ribs wasn't ribs it was a random piece of meat, the rice was a bight yellow mess didn't even give me the beans . The empanadas were horrible the jerk chicken one was the worse didn't taste like jerk at all. The lemon cake was steal uneatable. Uber eats refuse to help since i Technically did not get what I paid for. Save yourself the agravation.​. This place is trash & the online pictures don't match the food. Horrible experience attached is supposed to be bourbon ribs don't look like ribs to me.

I had the Chicharron de pollo. Which was quite a value with a full size Green Salad of Watercress…read morecucumber beets tomatoes and lettuce a mountain of white rice and a pint of red beans all for just $20.

The food is delicious! Great staff, great service. I highly recommend their breakfast lunch and…read moredinner. My favorite meals are the rice, beans, and fried meat bits and the grilled chicken with salad. Their sandwiches are also so delicious. The location is clean and easy to get in and out. I always call ahead for a quick pick up.

This restaurant is great if you're looking for a quick bite. You can smell the food down the…read morestreet! Staff were efficient and friendly. I ordered the mango smoothie and that was fresh and delicious. The evaporated milk really brought out the mango flavor. We also ordered pastelitos but that didn't make it before I took pics. Tasty food and smoothies, I will return to try more items off their menu

First time trying wanted to support local businesses. Oct 12, 25 2:50pm delivery. 4 piece chicken…read morewith Plantain and a side order of Tostones. Also got a dessert Leches Cake and for a drink a Caribbean Cherry. Order was sealed and stapled shut! Food was hot still. Received everything I ordered. Chicken was moist and season well the batter was like a panko or shake and bake, it some of the chicken wasn't half covered of panko, but the taste was very good. The Plantain was good crispy on outside moist inside. The Tostones were just meh very bland. The Caribbean Cherry drink was delicious great combination sweet but not overly sweet. The Leches Cake was delicious omg perfect! Would try this spot again!

It is a smaller restaurant on the main drag in Jamaica Plain. There are about fifteen tables…read more Perfect for conversation. They have a high ceiling with a plant attached to the wall as well The decorations drew the eyes up extenuating the high ceilings The menu was limited to just a few items. We started with a dozen oysters. Six were from Cape Cod and six were from Nova Scotia. They have a special before six o'clock where oysters are 2.00 each. We also had a dish of olives wihich were served with almonds marinaded in a spicy sauce. The service was outstanding. The waitress mentioned to me about the oyster special so I could order before six o'clock. Sh was on her toes. I had the seared tuna on a bed of rice. It was on the smaller side but filling. I ended the meal with butterscotch pudding. I wish I had the recipe. I certainly would return.

I am not sure where to start with this review -- I have been to most restaurants on the Jamaica…read morePlain strip, but I was absolutely FLOORED by Vee Vee. I visited this past weekend with my partner and sister for a birthday. Reservations were easy to get -- try OpenTable! The restaurant was very warm and welcoming, my first impression was "cozy". The service was really good, our server was super helpful in explaining the menu and pointing out the specials for the evening. To start, we got the olives and the cucumber salad. Both were really well done, the seasoning on the peanuts that came with the olives was amazing. Perfect amount of appetizer for three people. I ordered the steak frites, and my fellow diners got the Cod and the Gorditas. The steak frites were super flavorful, but the highlight of the dish was the fries. Coupled with the aioli, the fries were a huge hit at our table (you have to order them!). The cod was also really well done, when I come back I will definitely order the cod. We grabbed the butterscotch pudding and chocolate cake for dessert. The cake was super moist and the perfect consistency. Two desserts was perfect for three people. If you live in JP, you NEED to come to Vee Vee. Perfect for a special occasion!