Didn't know there was a location up here in Lawrence, MA to go along with the ones I know in NY, NJ…read moreand FL. Very impressive atmosphere. I had the Lechón Asado with steamed veggies. I kept it light since it was late at night. The presentation was great however the flavors did not live up to it. The lechón asado even though soft, tender and the meat falling off the bone lacked flavor. Not even a sauce provided to wake up the flavor. I had a few drinks there. Prices were reasonable and the restaurant very modern looking. Service was up to par as well.

Super friendly staff that is honest. First thing I learned is don't get water...get a soda or…read morebottled water. Apparently water quality is poor according to staff, however fortunately they stated kitchen is good and food as well as other beverages were good. It's not in the best area of town, because I did see people acting a little reckless not far from it, but can't say for sure. I'd not walk here. Overall decor was good, staff friendly and big parking lot.

After a long afternoon of shopping, my friends and I built up and appetite. We wanted something…read morequick that would calm our hunger for the drive home to RI. One of my friends was more familiar with the area and recommended we come here. She ordered a plate of fried pork with tostones, some guisado de res, and white rice. The total was around $20 which was fair for the portion sizes. The guisado was a bit oily but the flavor was really good and the meat was very tender. Since the tostones did not come with a sauce, we ended up dunking them in the guisado. The tostones were on the thicker side but crispy and tasty. The fried pork was good, although maybe a little bland. The lime helped a little bit with bringing out the flavor. The white rice was good. They offer a small, medium, and large portion - small was good as a snack for 3 people. I would come back and try more of their menu items. They have a parking lot, but it was packed and the snow didn't help. There is also street parking. It is in a lively part of town, so I enjoyed people watching while eating in the car.

This is a family owned Dominican restaurant that serves a variety of typical homestyle dishes. The…read morespace is pretty big. There's a large dining/ bar area and a takeout side with a few tables. We ordered the sancocho and rabo guisado (Oxtails), with white rice and plantains. The sancocho was pretty good. It had a lot of meat and vegetables, the white rice was perfectly cooked. I thought the sancocho had a bit too much garlic in the seasoning, but it was still great, especially since it was rainy and a bit chilly. The Oxtails were simply amazing! They were extremely tender and practically falling off the bone. The sauce was seasoned perfectly and paired well with the white rice. I've never had Oxtails this good at a restaurant. They tasted just like when mom recipe takes hours and hours to make since you want to cook it long enough for the meat to become tender. The service was very friendly and attentive, the food came pretty quickly. Prices were very reasonable. If I'm back in the area, I will definitely return and order the Oxtails.

We had a reservation to celebrate a friend's birthday and ended up running a bit late. I called the…read morerestaurant, and they were very understanding and told us it was no problem to still come--good customer service right from the start. We ordered a variety of dishes, including sushi, yuca stuffed with beef, chicken, and shrimp, yakisoba, and a few appetizers. Everything was delicious. The yakisoba was the only dish that took a little longer to arrive. Overall, the food was excellent, and I would definitely come back just for that. For anyone unfamiliar with the area, there is a parking lot behind the restaurant, which is very helpful. Street parking in front of the restaurant can be difficult unless you're very lucky The music was a bit loud, but nothing too bad. Overall, a great experience with amazing food.

Visited Vaka with a group of 10. The food was good, but the experience had some issues. We waited…read moreabout an hour to be seated despite having a reservation, because our table was given to the wrong large party. We were also offered sauces without being told there was an upcharge, & ended up being charged for an extra drink we didn't order. Tbh, this wasn't my first choice since this place has had service issues before. I guess I was too hopeful things would go differently.

Had a family get together for dinner and drinks. Atmosphere was really good and drinks were…read morereasonable.

Several friends and I held a mini high school reunion at Attika yesterday for lunch. we had a…read morewonderful time and highly recommend this restaurant. The food was yummy and the service was exceptional! The owner came over to our table to personally greet us. She took the time to describe the different dishes listed on the menu in addition to the day's special. In addition to the 2 appetizers we ordered to share, the kitchen sent out a plate of fried plantain for us to taste. Four of us ordered the special, grilled chicken breast or salmon, rice, beans and a side salad, all for less than $12! Another of us ordered a Caesar's salad with grilled shrimp. All the portions were huge and very delicious. For dessert, we shared a plate of churros drizzled with chocolate sauce, also incredibly delicious. I'm so looking forward to a return trip back.

The food was lackluster (flavorless) as was the attitude of the waitress. Not friendly at all…read more The only thing going for this place is the outdoor seating and the decor. The tables were tiny - barely had room for two and we were a party of 3. Parking was a pain as the streets were closed for some festival. Found metered street parking about a third of a mile away after about 15 minutes of looking. Wouldn't return.

Terrible experience here. We reserved a table for 8 on OpenTable and got a confirmation. We had to…read moreadd an extra person so we called ahead. When we got to there we were told there would be a little wait since they don't have the tables set up yet. We waited for about 10-15 minutes and they set up tables for us but it only fit 6 people! They told us to sit down first and said they would add more seats once they become available. There's no point of taking reservations if you can't accommodate!

Out here in Lawrence for a family high school graduation and we all met at Balis for a Saturday…read moreevening dinner. The first thing you need to know is that it is loud as shite! The music is blaring and it is not, I repeat, not a place to just dine, chill, converse and listen to music ( in the background). Drinks were good, not too strong, just right. Food was average. What you would expect. There's seating outside. It is lively for sure. Service was questionable for 14 hungry guests. We waited for a loooong time for our food.

Thank you for the amazing food, service, drinks and welcoming our furry family member to sit with…read moreus in the patio. And thank you for making her lunch. We truly appreciate you. Our doggie appreciates you too.

This was my first time trying Puerto Rican food! We did the breakfast/brunch in plate. Everything…read morewas delicious! My favorite was the smash plantain. The egg was too overcooked for me. I got beef as my choice of protein and really liked how they seasoned it. They also made fresh limeonade which I love because I love limes. A good way to help cut the greasiness of the food. Portion sizes are great. I didn't finish so took my food to-go and ate the rest later. Service was pretty good. I didn't see any prices or menu when I went inside so didn't know how much everything was until they rung me up. I would say it is a fair price for what you get. Most of the workers only speak Spanish but it was easy to communicate even though I didn't speak Spanish.

Everything was excellent from the minute we walked in the door. I had steak on the stone which was…read moreyummy. Apps were great. Service amazing. A++++

Another trip to Cachapas y Mas and this place remains awesome. We've enjoyed everything we've had…read morebut cachapas are the "must get" item here. We ordered two this time - the Full Three Carne and the Venezolana and I would get exactly this combo again - so good! The texture on the Cachapas is perfection and they are generously filled for the price. Note that there is a lot of cheese in the Venezolana! we brought home leftovers of both between two of us. Also shown in the pictures is a very tasty passionfruit juice. Service was helpful and friendly and the space is large, clean, and conveniently located on Essex Street. Parking is street parking (free on Sundays and holidays, but pretty cheap).

Dropped into this place recommend by a family member while visiting the area for our wedding…read moreanniversary. This place did not disappoint! I wanted to try out their featured dish as I've never heard of Cachapas. All I can say is wow! This dish was very tasty, filling and well made. The portions were generous as you won't be left hungry! The staff was more then friendly and priced well for the amount of food you get. I even had a drink I've not had in almost two decades, again, did not disappoint. "Mori soňanado" was a Dominican drink I grew up with and brought back memories for sure. Both the wife and I had the featured dish, she went with ham and cheese, while I went all out with the pernil (pork). Which is stuffed with all the trimmings, The place was very clean and the Latin ambience was on point with their menu. If you're interested in great and fast food, please try them out.

I order a couple times a sandwich in the morning and every time I see there's burn residue from…read morefood on the grill I got to a point I figured they are not cleaning there grill accordingly to my knowledge, as well they prepare there natural juices and store thing in old water jugs as we all know after time reuse of then built bacteria. This place needs to get this issue under control.

I have been a few more times. A suggestion is to label the empanadas a s well as have a menu in…read moreEnglish and Spanish.