A SPECIAL PLACE TO TASTE CULTURES AND FOOD. Even when you…read moreare outside of Boston you might be in the mood for a meal that is different than what you expected. Maybe you want a bit of Italian food. Or maybe it is Latin food but not fully Mexican. You can not tell, but you know you want something different. It that is the case then you need to take a back road and look for something different. When doing this with friends we found a small place that looked like a hole int he wall. No cars outside. No one inside it seemed. But when the clock hit 6pm the people started to arrive. And in large numbers. We were lucky to have a reservation and get a table when we stepped inside. Inside it was different. Papagallo is a truly family restaurant. Even the younger of the family managed the front counter to check-in. We then went to the table with our menus. This is where we started. And it is some menu to consider. There is everything. You can find Italian, South American with specialties from Columbia. There is fish, meats, and even vegan if desired. It is all there. It can be a way to combine meals from all regions that you can try. Nothing will stop you. It also helps that the waiter will tell you of the specialties of the day and answer any questions you might have. And he will go into detail on this. And he can take your order without writing it down. Of course, the first thing to do is order a drink if you wish. They do have a bartender how can make anything. Naturally a good way to start is with a dry martini. That was filled to the top of the glass. It was ideal. We also had some special Spritz cocktails that were good and strong, but sweet enough to start the meal. Starting with appetizers we did have calamari which was not traditional Italian style. It was more Colombian in nature. It is lightly breaded, fried and tossed with garlic wine butter, sliced cherry peppers and tomatoes. Finished with a dash of parmesan cheese. But, it does have a spicy twist to it. And they were perfect. We also had an order of zucchini flowers that were covered and fried. These are rare to come by. Many restaurants do not even offer these or know how to make them. This was special as no one makes this except at home if you grow the zucchini. This was great. For the main entrees we went all over the place. A bit of everything that we could share and enjoy together. It was that good to share and experience. The special course was the Mofongo Relleno. It is a Puerto Rican favorite consisting of fried, mashed green plantains with garlic, olive oil and Chicharrónes. It is then sautéed with peppers and onions stuffed with chicken. It is a simple dish but nothing you can ever have outside of a Puerto Rican restaurant. And here it is alongside Italian dishes and New England seafood. Next up was Haddock Florentine. This was different. It is baked haddock topped with spinach, grape tomatoes, and crispy bacon in a lemon wine butter sauce. Served with mashed potatoes and vegetables. The sauce is a mixture with Pinot Grigio. It is tasty and light with just enough flavoring. From this we went to Salmon Oscar. It is grilled Atlantic Salmon served over Lobster ravioli with mushrooms, grape tomatoes, and asparagus in a sherry cream sauce. It was truly fresh with fresh caught salmon. It was a good taste with a good portion to go with. The meals were truly enjoyable and had a special taste. Cooked fresh you could have more since the portions were ideal. Naturally, after the meal there is time for dessert. Starting with an express, what more could you want. There was Italian desserts and South American desserts. But this being a special time we went for the Tres Leches. A tres leches cake is a sponge cake originating in North, Central, and South America soaked in milk. It is a very light cake with many air bubbles. This distinct texture is why it does not have a soggy consistency despite being soaked in a mixture of three types of milk. We also had the Pistachio Cake. This is a special cake that is truly light to the touch. Moist, fluffy pistachio cake made with a yogurt batter base and topped with a pistachio butter glaze is an elegant, but easy dessert. Toasting and grinding the pistachios yourself adds a little work, but results in a deep, rich, roasted pistachio flavor. In the end, this was a special meal to have on a special gathering with friends. It was a place hidden down a street not far from where we were but never knew of. The family is wonderful. They run this shop from the front door and into the kitchen. It is their way of presenting a taste and style many of us will never even know of. The meals are good. The portions are excellent. The pricing is perfect for what you will receive. Our compliments to the Chef and the team for offering a special meal. Papagallo. It is a mixture of cultures and tastes for everyone.

We really enjoyed being able to show up last minute and get seated by cheerful staff. The place was…read morehopping with joyful energy and happy patrons. Our server was lovely and made some recommendations. We tried the spicy and sweet calamari app and shrimp fajitas and I tried their famous mofongo with shrimp. I was so glad to try this - the outer crunchy plaintains were perfectly seasoned and the jumbo shrimp were cooked just right. The sauce made me want to lick my plate. The cocktails were generous and beautiful. So luck to have such a great place to eat nearby with a huge assortment of offerings. The food came out quickly and we were done in less than an hour. I highly recommend it!

So this place looks divey inside and out but the food is delicious. I've been craving papusas and…read moredecided to try them. I got the chicken, pork and cheese, plain cheese and the loroco. They're served with a cabbage slaw, tomato sauce and some spicy pickled jalapeños and carrots. The slaw gives it a nice crunch and the tomato sauce is nice and sweet to counter the saltiness of the cheese. My favorite is probably the loroco, which reminds me of broccoli and cheese but different. The corn dough outside is nicely charred but soft on the inside. It's not dry at all, even with the chicken filling. I paid 6 bucks for all of that. I probably will definitely order take out again. It was very fast and the girl spoke fluent English. The prices on the steak plates seem reasonable so I may try that the next time. The decor is sort of sad but the food is bomb.

What a Deal Another…read moregem on Chalkstone Ave. Rincon is a typical Latino market that has a small kitchen in the back. It's someone's mom or grandmother cooking for you in the back. These are usually the best places. The place looks ruined down, but don't let it detract you. This place is good. The order was a typical carne asarda platter with a salad rice refried beans. I have to tell you it was delicious and for 9 bucks it could feed two, but I found myself eating the entire plate. Top it off with a nice passion fruit fresh juice and this was a great meal. If your in the mood for a home cooked meal for a great price give this joint a try. Thanks

Honestly the food wasn't that great, kinda mediocre. Ordered a chicken quesadilla and tres leches;…read morethey used steak and didn't even put the tres leches in there. Used ALOT of cheese, but I guess I should've ordered less cheese, I don't know. If you don't mind missing items and oily, cheesy, steak quesadillas, I'd say go ahead and buy!

Recomendado, la comida es Fresca, casera, el servicio 7/10…read more El ambiente es tranquilo, para disfrutar en familia con su variado menú

I could've sworn I'd written a prior review and added this business -- but maybe I've finally…read morecracked. Places like this Salvadorean mini market make my heart go pitter patter. It's an island on an island, stocked with a taste of home for many. There's loroco in jars, loroco frozen, baked goods, fresh avocados, many kinds of fresh quesos, masa, dried beans, guanabana drinks, candy, health food products / medication, lottery tickets and cigarettes. The store can help you wire money to loved ones far away and really seems to serve as a community hub in so many ways. I go every year for my pupusa fix. You'll want to call ahead for them since they make them to order and they take about 20 minutes. Or you can get them from the freezer case to make at home (about $10 for a four pack). I picked up a daily special of carne asada on a recent visit, which came with white rice; a whole pickled jalapeno; two thick, Salvadoran style tortillas; black beans; grilled scallions; and iceberg lettuce / tomato / cucumber / lime. The carne was reasonably tender, but definitely not something one should try to attack with a plastic knife and fork. It's the kind of place that makes me feel embarrassed that I speak Spanish on a Sesame Street level since everyone is a native speaker -- but folks are awfully nice nonetheless. Service runs on island time, or even a bit slower, but no one seems to get upset. This place is such a treasure.

Went there for lunch and got several snacks/small plates. Here's my review:…read more Enchilada de res - very good. Similar to a crispy tostada with lots of nice beef chunks, vegetables, cheese and tomato. Comes with salsa on top. Tacos duros - very good. Similar to Mexican flautas, but thicker with lots of real chicken inside. Tamal salvadoreño - good. Nice corn dough enrobed nice pieces of chicken and vegetables. Pupusa de chicharrrón - good. Not my favorite of the dishes I got. Kind of a mashed filling inside the pupusa. Most of these come with a cabbage slaw that was not my cup of tea, but ok. Overall. Nice service. Nice private parking lot. They take credit cards. Full bar with beer, wine and cocktails.

We ordered: 5 pupusas (chicharron)…read more2 tamales (chicken) Side of rice Churrasco Came out to be $39 and change We got wrong order of tamales.. (we got the corn tamales instead) The pupusas were thick and the filling inside was mushy.. some people may like it this way Churrasco was okay.. the plaintains were not ripe and the taco duro smelt sour and spoiled.. steak, rice, and beans were the only decent items on the menu Will never come again.

Food was fantastic. Got an order of steak tacos and a chicken and cheese pupusa. Everything was…read moreexcellent.

Very nice spot for a meal! Quick and kind service in this small no-frills shop. Tried the chicken…read moretrio and carne asada trio tacos. Also tried a few pupusas (jalepeno and cheese and revueltas). Tacos were great - light, easy to hold, soft but not soggy, meats were tender and seasoned well, and garnishes were fresh and finely chopped. Pupusas were a tad oilier than I hoped, but generally really good. I also ordered horchata. Probably wouldn't get again. The drink was too sweet and had chocolate plus another flavor (tasted like peanut butter) mixed in, which took away from the typical flavor. Dinner for 3 came out to ~$60 inclusive of tip. Would definitely recommend and I will be back!

Food is very good, wait staff are very good, what kills the rating is the limited parking, ambience…read moreis more like a cafeteria setting, more like munch and go spot, nothing attractive about it.

Las mejores pupusas. They make fresh corn masa tortillas and the food is really tasty. Their…read morepupusas are freshly made and delicious

Nice little place for a later afternoon papusa snack. Very friendly folks, menu is listed on the…read morewall with photos. Yummy papusas and the plantains were quite good. Feels like a neighborhood spot with simple seating and a few TVs playing Spanish-language television. Nothing fancy, yet very fresh, made with care. Cash only.

Pupusas are the speciality of the house. There is an army of abuelitas it the kitchen turning them…read moreout. We ordered one of every variety. They came on a platter with a pile of cabbage slaw and some spicy fresh salsa and a bowl of tomato sauce. We're not sure what was in all of them. One was cheese and spinach, one was bean, one was bean and cheese, one was cheese only, one was chicken and we don't really know what was in the last one, but they were all tasty. A pupusas is similar to an arepas. It's cornmeal cakes grilled with different fillings. The restaurant is nothing fancy. They do a swift take out business. Everyone is friendly. It is very autentico. They close early, 8pm and they are cash only.

Don't worry didnt forget about taco Tuesday!…read more Just went back to one of my top 5 places for tacos and more!! Full scratch kitchen. Not one detail missed here at El Sabor Salvadoreno Restaurant Framingham! All tacos made to order and I went with the spicy pork also got side rice and a Empanada!!. They also have a full hot line where you can mix and match stews, Chicharrones Pupusa and so much more!! Highly suggest. 5 booths a few table window high-tops! Go enjoy and see for yourself!!

Friendly service. Good prices and lots of food. The place is small with most patrons taking thier…read morefood to go. I ordered the chicharron con yucca. It was so good. The pork could have been more season but it was juicy and tender. I also ordered a large papusa to go. One thing I like about this area is the abundance of different Latin foods.