Looking for fantastic food instead of your boring airport hotel meal? Look no further! My spouse…read moreand I had the shredded meat plate w rice, beans, and ripe plantains. I'm still thinking about it a day later, wishing I had more. Please don't miss out.

Delicious Colombian cuisine and friendly staff made for a wonderful dining experience! The food was…read more flavorful, and the service was attentive and welcoming. It's clear the staff knows many of the regulars, adding to the cozy atmosphere. We went during lunchtime on a weekday and the place was relatively packed with customers. Street parking can be a bit tricky during peak hours, but worth the effort. Overall, a great spot which I would love to visit again.

I have been going here for years. I moved last year so I occasionally make a special request to…read morecome here for special occasions (1.5 hr drive). I have recommended this restaurant to many friends and often post them bc on my social media. During our last meal here, we dined in and I also had ordered 10 pupusas for to go (costed about $30 for the to go order) When I came home, I tasted the pupusas and they tasted spoiled. i recalled tasting the sourness at the restaurant when I ate a pupusa dined in but I thought the salsa/ tomatoes was from a sour batch. I tried to contact the restaurant Facebook through messaging just so they could be aware of the problem... they left me on read and then blocked me. Very unprofessional. I'm very disappointed because this was one of my favorite restaurants, but my bf is happy he won't have to drive 1.5 hrs to Boston anymore. Bad experience but very good food when it's not spoiled.

Over all good. Very unenthusiastic with the salad that came with the quesadilla, but quesadilla…read moretasted good. It was very messy though and more like a burrito sandwich. The Gordita and tostada was really good! I would get again, but probably wouldn't order tacos here given the lack of taco toppings.

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!

So delicious alway good place but people can be understanding speak English it okay not problem…read morewith that it all good

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!

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!

Delicious Salvadoran pupusas! We had bean and cheese, and pork. The best part is the crunchy bean…read moreand cheese that seeps out while cooking. We got four pupusas to go since the restaurant is tiny. This is not fast food; the wait was about 15 min., but this homemade food was more reasonably priced.

This place is a hidden gem and I'm a little hesitant about writing this review because I want to…read morekeep it all to myself. I have dined-in about 6 times and I have no complaints. The place is small but the food is too good to even notice. I have tried a few things in the menu. My favorite by far is the fried chicken, it's seasoned deliciously and cooked perfect. The rice and beans are always a hit which comes with most of the dinner plates. The pupusas are very big and stuffed as much as possible which is great!! If you like them well done just ask them, they will take personal request within reason. Chicken tacos are awesome and their chicken fingers are great too. They also bring along homemade coleslaw with the fries As for the staff, it's normally 2/4 women working and they're just great. They get the job done nice and fast, and are very professional. The kitchen is the main view when you eat and I must say, one of the cleanest kitchens I've ever seen in a restaurant. Sadly I have only one picture of my experience but I will definitely post more next time I go. Thank you for your awesome food and service!!

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.

The food is always hot and fresh. The drinks are good and the menu is large so there is a great…read moreselection. It's the perfect neighborhood Mexican spot. They have live music and there's always a game on. The servers are always very accommodating. It's a frequent go to.

Authentic Mexican food…read more La Hacienda in East Boston is great for some good Mexican food. I went the other night. A friend who recommended this place said I would love it. They were spot on. To start I got the house made guacamole with Chicharron on top. It was good but the chicharron was a little stale you can tell. Like it had been sitting for the day. But still not bad... The chicken and shrimp fajitas with the as tortillas was on point! I'd definitely get it again. And the main margarita was delicious. Strong and well worth it!!!