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    El Criollo Restaurant

    4.5 (34 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Steak with rice and beans.
    Donna T.

    Service was excellent, beautiful PR restaurant, full bar and was fully staffed. Food was exactly what I was craving. It was screaming Miami.

    Mofongo with Fried Pork
    Jose T.

    Amazing and authentic Boricua spot in MA! Being away from our beautiful Island is not easy at all, but having places like El Criollo bringing closer to us a little piece of our traditional cuisine to this corner or the world is priceless! We visited El Criollo for the first time recently and have to admit that we felt like eating in one of our delicious restaurants from our beloved "Patria". Starting with the drinks, my wife ordered a Piña Colada that was full of flavor and I ordered a Coconut Mojito that was absolutely delicious. Then, moving toward the appetizers, we ordered the traditional "alcapurrias" and the chicken empanadas. I have to admit that when I tried the "alcapurrias" I almost cry . They were so tasty and well prepared that reminded me the ones our grandmas used to made us when we were kids. The empanadas were also delicious, but I can't stop thinking about the "alcapurrias". Then, the main dishes! My wife ordered a "mofongo" with fried pork and I ordered a "trifongo" with "ropa vieja". Both the "mofongo" and "trifongo" were absolutely delicious, with pork crackle mixed inside it which enhanced their already great flavor. The fried pork was very good as well as the "ropa vieja", although I did not like the "ropa vieja" very much because it had a sweet taste that I wasn't fond of, but I am just judging it from my personal taste and not necessarily that the flavor was wrong at all. And, of course, it comes the desserts. We normally order one dessert to try but this time we ordered two, the passion fruit cheesecake and the guava bread pudding. Both were absolutely delicious and were a great way to finish our meal!! The place was very clean, organized, and inviting, although I think that it is too small, for which we highly recommend making reservations in advance so you don't have to wait for a table, although you may do so at the bar. Our server was very cordial and polite and she did a very good job taking our order and regularly checking how everything was going. In overall, amazing experience that we highly recommend to whoever wants to enjoy a taste of Puerto Rico without leaving this "warm" place that we call home now. Blessings to all the staff at El Criollo!!

    Paella de Mariscos

    Pros: - delicious food -great drinks - great service - cozy atmosphere Cons: None

    EMPANADA DE RES / Chicharron
    Selina L.

    Cute little Caribbean restaurant in Dracut! It's definitely a hidden gem. The service was a bit slow but the food was excellent. Had the beef empanadas and crispy pork belly bites as appetizers. The main dishes were seafood paella and mofongo with steak. The best was the margarita flight!

    Alcapurria de Carne y Chicharron
    Claudio C.

    This place never disappoints! This is my third visit, and I absolutely love it! The service is super quick and so attentive. The cozy ambiance makes it a perfect spot, and the food? Just fantastic! Can't wait to go back!

    Ribeye steak chef's special
    Eleftheria B.

    Yes nice place if you want to try something different!! The food we got was really tasty I got the skirt stake with rice it was really amazing!! My husband got the rib eye special that was also delicious except that the rib eye was extremely fatty. He said next time he will get the steak I got because it was amazing and not fat at all. The drinks he got were very good and I think we will be going again.

    Chicken - fall off the bone, delicious 1/2 Pollo al Horno
    Janet H.

    Amazing food, drinks and service. Hidden gem! Dining area is a little small so you may want to call ahead if you have a bigger party.

    This is the best Latin Food Restaurant in the area. I can't name a specific plate because EVERYTHING taste soooo Goood. Èste es el mejor restaurante de comida Latina en el área. No puedo nombrar un Plato en específico porque TODO sabe taaan riiicoooo. ​

    RIBEYE STEAK.
    Melinda H.

    This place is a hidden gem! If you are looking for authentic Latin American food, this is the spot! Place is small, in the strip mall next to Planet Fitness. The ambiance was perfect. The drinks were excellent. We were amazed by the food, can't wait to go back and try more things!

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    The atmosphere, food, and service were good. A mandatory 18% gratuity is added to the bill.

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    OMG food was delicious!!! Best mofongo!!! People were nice and attentive, I'll definitely go back soon!!!

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    Super Brutal!! Y la comida buenisima un excelente servicio simpre! Buen ambiente familiar

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    I did not like the vinegrette. My spouse did not like the chicken. But the mofongo was superb!

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    the food is and amazing staff. I love the garlic shrimp monfongo, I reccomend it it's delicious

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    Excellent Caribbean style food. Very authentic. Staff was great! Nice atmosphere once you get inside.

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    First time dinning here. The dynamic of the restaurant was not it for us. My two friends and I got…read morethere around 10pm. During the dining experience the music was on blast like the club. My guess they were transitioning to club scene. Threw us off. I originally ordered the braised oxtail, it took the waitress 40 min to tell me they do not have the oxtail. It also took them 45 min to make 3 cocktail. We were one of two table dining, and there were about 5 ppl at the bar. There were 2 bartenders. I settle for the jerk chicken. The food was mid. I took a couple bite and packed it. My friends pack their food and abandon them in my car.

    Went here with a friend for dinner. If the "OPEN" sign wasn't illuminated, we might not have…read morethought they were open at all. It looked dark from the outside, and they were doing a ton of decorating inside (for an apparent club night) that almost looked like construction from where we were looking. We went in and asked if they were takeout only, but they hesitantly offered us to dine in (no one else was seated). So we accepted and were sat near the front window where there was a loveseat and armchair near a table. It was a bit haphazard, but it worked. I ordered a modified rasta pasta with tofu and the friend got the butternut squash stew. The food was very good and they accommodated us pretty well when all was said and done. This review was made in connection with a Toast promotion.

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    Vita's Fritay opened in May 2025 at Lakeview Shopping Center in Dracut, in the former Subway space…read morenext to O'Hara's. They serve up mainly Haitian cuisine, which is an order at the counter place or online. They also offer DoorDash delivery and pickup. There is table seating inside. They offer meat & fish fritays, burgers, fries, hot dogs, spaghetti, black rice diri djondjon (Fri & Sun), Haitian legumes (Tue & Thu), Haitian meatballs, goat (Sat), squash soup (Sun), pates, croissants, egg sandwiches, and cooler drinks. The prices seem pretty fair. Recently, I placed an online pickup order through DoorDash since there was a good promo and I had credits. I ordered the Spaghetti Chicken ($12 plus tax), Spaghetti Herring ($14 plus tax), and Burger & Fries ($10 plus tax) and given $9 off promo. The order was quoted 20 minutes for pickup, but it ended up being ready one hour after placing my order. We enjoyed the food back home. The spaghetti meals were generous with al dente cooked thin spaghetti tossed with oil, spices, and shredded chicken and shredded herring respectively. The burger was very soft like meatloaf topped with melted cheese, onions, & tomato on a soft hamburger bun. The golden fries were firm and not greasy, ketchup cup on the side. Other than the extended wait for the order to be ready, I would come back to try out one of their fritays and also get the spaghetti with hot dog, which I've had at other Haitian eateries in the Boston area.

    A Hidden Gem -- Vitas Fritay is Haitian Flavor at Its Finest!…read more If you're looking for authentic Haitian cuisine that hits every note of flavor, hospitality, and vibe -- Vitas Fritay is the place to go. From the moment I walked in, I felt like I had stepped into a little piece of Haiti, right in my own city. The griot (fried pork) was perfectly seasoned and crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside -- just how it should be. The pikliz had the perfect balance of spice and tang, and the banan peze (fried plantains) were golden perfection. Don't even get me started on the diri djondjon (black mushroom rice) -- absolutely unforgettable! Portions were generous, and every dish tasted homemade, like something passed down through generations. You can tell the chefs and staff care deeply about what they serve and how you experience it. What truly stood out, aside from the amazing food, was the welcoming and vibrant energy. The music, the aroma, the smiles -- it all came together to create a warm, family-style vibe that made me want to stay longer and try everything on the menu. Vitas Fritay isn't just a restaurant -- it's an experience. One visit and you'll understand why this place has such a loyal following. 10/10 -- Highly recommend! Will be back again and again.

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