I really love this place. I have been here several times for brunch and as a vendor for their E-Som Markets (the first Saturday of every month they have a market featuring local crafters.) Their food is always spectacular. I've had the wood fired pancakes with banana and hazelnut which were fluffy, huge and completely addictive though a little on the sweet side-- I wish I had asked for the syrup on the side, I've also had the burnt caramel cappuccino which was creamy and the perfect balance of sweet and slightly bitter. The avocado toast is probably my favorite thing on the brunch menu though and usually my go-to. Cheeeeeese and avocado with a perfectly poached egg? How can you go wrong? Oh and the masa cake with sunny side egg and hollandaise is also really good. Okay so obviously I am a big fan of this place and have tried like every thing on their brunch menu. As far as dinner goes, I've only been once and it was a little while ago. I remember the food being good, again, very consistent. I especially liked the Mexican Fried Rice. The best part though was the fact that we went with a big group of people, got a reservation only a couple days beforehand and the service was amazing. We were celebrating the end of my chemo treatment and they brought out a free bottle of champagne for us to share. The waiter explained that his girlfriend had also recently gone through cancer treatment, but regardless it was so sweet and thoughtful and very, very much appreciated. Love La Brasa. read more

My family and I went last night for my sister's graduation dinner and we were a party of 9. The food was extremely over priced, the portions were far too small especially for the location it's in. Sadly The East End Grille was closed so we settled for this place and NEVER AGAIN will we return. I woke up the next day with food poisoning which I'm extremely upset about. Oh and how could I forget that we saw mice crawling around the restaurant which we took photos of as proof. Save your money and go elsewhere !!!! read more

Really had a wonderful time here. La Brasa has wood fired oven and grill that pretty much everything on the menu is cooked with. There are a variety of bar snacks, small plates and entree sized meals. We ordered oysters (some of the best I've ever had) bread with chicken liver mousse & ricotta/olives to start along with GREAT cocktails (really good bartendering here). Excellent start. Then the tabled shared chicken wings (sort of a Korean Bonchon style wing ) empanada, Mexican rice, roasted carrots, and wood fired oysters. The coup de grace was wood roasted ribeye. Carved table side and served by the ounce with 2 sauces, a red wine reduction and a chimichurri. Everything was was well received especially the ribeye. Dessert was an exceptional flan and pound cake with figs. Service was absolutely top notch, our waiter Paul was beyond great. Place wasn't that crowded for a Saturday night. I don't understand why. It was really excellent. Cannot recommend enough. read more

La Brasa - Mexican Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

This is such an exquisite place, from the cocktails to the food to the service. My friends and I arrived and to our surprise were seated right away. I ordered a Mai Tai which was phenomenal. For food, my friend ordered three oysters. They made a mistake and gave us one dozen! My fiancé and I split the Mexican rice which is a bit spicy with tons of vegetables. For the actual course we received tacos and the clam dish. Both courses were fantastic. I STRONGLY recommended the tacos, hands down the best tacos I have ever had. To finish the evening we got the dulce de ledge flan. Overall, this is such place is the place to go in Somerville. read more

La Brasa - Mexican fried rice and oysters - Mexican Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Loved the oxtail tongue quesadilla and the cocktails were delicious. The service was friendly and fast, and the space was gorgeous. Great date night spot! read more

Always amazing on every level! Their food is delicious, interesting and is tabled quickly, their service is friendly and on the ball, the chef so clearly had a lot of heart in what he does. Both brunch and dinner are excellent experiences. Some favorites are the prime rib and Mexican dirty rice. Lastly I really like the vibe, it's funky and great for a date night or a big group event. If you're debating between this and somewhere else, go here... you won't be disappointed. read more

Fantastic. The service was incredible and so was the food and drink. Everything we had was delicious and, maybe unexpectedly, their coffee is really good. read more

(deep breath) I am about to, and with a regret I wish I could conjure up in my blackened heart, about to say, not very nice things about La Brasa. It really pains me to do so, because the chefs behind the venture, are excellent. It's in my favorite part of all of Boston, the one part that when I moved to the great state of Massachusetts from New York City, I felt I could relate to the most. I moved here 5 years ago, and being in the East Somerville/Winter Hill/Union Square area of Somerville, reminded me, in spirit, of home, minimally in spirit. When I heard this place was moving in, I was excited to try it. I asked my peeps. Some LOVED it. Some HATED it. Still, I decided, I had to try it. Everything that went down tonight, is not okay, most of all, not okay in my soul. The first thing I really want to say, is that my favorite places to dine, to drink, to be, are the ones that do not pretend to be something trend, something expected to exist there for a very specific clientele, they are created organically in their own space and pretend to be nothing else but THEIR own personal culture, and Somerville DOES have these things, whether we're talking about gems like Highland Kitchen, Neighborhood Restaurant, Journeyman/Backbar, Bergamot and/or newcomers like Kirkland Tap and Trotter. That Trina's Starlite Lounge a place I'm embarrassed to admit to how many times I've "wound up there"offers a Monday Brunch, is one of those things I just get the warm fuzzies about, that...and that the cocktails are solid. Redbones, is still the first place I take out of town friends to when they come visit, and Neighborhood Restaurant is a must have tour stop as well. Somerville, is super cool, it's tiny, but it has gems that are always going to to be able to say "I am purely Somerville," not a small city trying to chase Portland, or Williamsburg. It does so in a way that speaks not to anyone else's particular style or brand or way of doing, but stays true to itself. Food memories are often made most, when the thing you are eating, tastes a little like the place you are eating it. With that, I will now criticize just about every choice La Brasa has made, from the exposed rough hewn wood laden-hipster mess hall decor, clipboard menu, anti table setting homey "warehouse" look that they chose, the one they think says "foodie centric, Brooklyn the Brand. The well trained staff that have, like exceptional actor robot people, been taught about the menu, to look effusive and excited about it, only to find, that when you match their excitement, and their effusiveness, they have absolutely no idea what the hell they're serving you, I really resent being pandered to. I hate it all the more when the food, isn't good. The first tip off I should have gotten was seeing the pop up coffee shop inside of the restaurant, like it thinks...it's the Stumptown Coffee pop up in the Ace Hotel. You can rep for brands/growers/producers you love...in a way that doesn't feel so obtrusive and "market-y." The second tip off, was the menu itself, a parody, along the lines of this http://eater.com/archives/2014/07/24/trendy-restaurant-menu.php The third was this new trend, where there is no table setting, and you extract your own utensils. I'm over this. OVER IT. I understand places where the focus is the food, not the table settings, or the decor, but minimally, if it's not a greasy spoon, set the damn table. Sorry, I'm over that. But the thing that made me all but furious? The food. It's execution isn't there. La Brasa with it's "grilled" food of cross cultures with a leaning towards Mexican, but not really, lacks identity. My chicken and dumplings tasted like one thing, cumin. and the dumplings were the texture of paste and in short supply. It's accompanying vegetables of Brussel Sprouts and Parsnips were on point for their seasonality, but the pinto beans that were dispersed throughout the dish felt like an afterthought. The side dish I'd ordered, greens, limp and lifeless in a buttermilk dressing came out instantly after my appetizer of fried dough, (greasy and cold) and not with the actual...main course, so there is sat, waiting, losing more life and looking sadder by the second. Carnitas Tacos, that my husband ordered with excitement considering Daniel Bojorquez's Mexican Heritage, were a disappointment, the tortilla cold, the meat tough. Mexican rice was bland and underseasoned. At this point, the restaurant realized the mess up with the sides coming so far ahead of the main course, so they sent me a cheese plate, because after all, cheese plates are so on trend, even if they're being sent mid meal where they make NO SENSE. The cheeses however, were the high point of the meal, and that...is saying something sad. I left hating everyone and everything. I was so angered by this experience, it made me depressed. Fortunately Highland Kitchen, is very close by. read more

Devine! We popped in last Thursday night after having a few drinks nearby. There was was plenty of room at the bar, which we love. The space was a little large (high ceilinged, but not tons of room), but with our backs to it we were really comfortable. We started with the chicken liver mousse, which may have been the best I've ever had. My partner ordered the chicken, which I just knew was going to be boring (aren't most chicken dishes?)...and of course it was anything but. Additionally we had the duck, mexican rice and the sweet potatoes. Each thing being better than the last. That rice though... The service at the bar was great. Once we got the bartender talking he was really helpful given that we are newbies to Somerville. Although being new to the area, we are already heading back on Friday with an out of town friend in tow. read more

In Spanish, la brasa means ember. It could be said that from this dying fire comes to life a light that shines in the emotions present on one's face in trying the dishes being served at La Brasa in Somerville, MA. The food has influences rooted in some of the countries of many of the residents of the area: Mexico, Peru, and the Middle East to name a few. ATMOSPHERE: Impressed with the grandeur nature of the restaurant; it was so spacious. The high ceilings really added to this notion. Being walked to our table, we were impressed by the bar which runs the length of the restaurant. Drinks for days. FOOD: Every night, Chef cooks onions, tomatoes, and peppers in the wood fire oven. Come morning, all the vegetables are blended and the ash is paired into a variety of dishes. To start, we saw it beautifully incorporated onto the Vermont cultured jersey cow butter, the accompaniment to the bread service. We ate: 1) Hamachi crudo 2) Tacos de carnitas - My most favorite (yes the redundancy emphasizes my obsession) dish of the meal was the tacos de carnitas. How something of such few number of ingredients could provide so many flavors was astounding. Upon first bite, it was true love. The profiles of the slow roasted pork shoulder, salsa verde & chile de arbol mixed together made me want to order another round, but we had so much more food to come! 3) Spicy Thai Fried Chicken. Typically, when menus say spicy, I'm like alright, uh huh, ok no big deal. Here, they were not messin' around. The chicken was spisaaay. But in a "nose dripping, I cannot stop eating" way. The secret behind their chicken is that it is marinated in tumeric and cinnamon before being fried and adding spice. It goes from hot to sweet in a short time. MARVELOUS. 4) Fire­roasted hanger steak with celery root­ espresso puree, charred ASF turnips & bone marrow bread. To make the puree, celery root is boiled and mashed. Next up, splash of espresso. The salinity of celery with acidity of espresso makes it * smooth*. So you eat a lot and you're like I can't fit anymore. Well make it fit. Dessert was pretty fab: the dulce de leche flan is paired with unsweetened homemade whip cream. Once again, the ash made a guest appearance. The pairing of the whip cream, sea salt and flan was superb. You know it's good when I leave a clean plate..come dessert. MUST TRY: If things couldn't get more bubbly at dinner, they could. Judson, the barista, recommended trying the Espresso Tonic. In having been out in SF, Judson experienced an E&T at Saint Frank. Chemically coffee has high levels of citric acid and quinic acid similar to tonic water. This brought out the flavors of both in the drink. I could not say no to a new experience. The best way to describe it was that it was interesting to the point that you couldn't stop drinking. La Brasa sure left a warm spot in our hearts. That ember will never die. read more

Great ambiance, solid food, but way too expensive. I don't mind going to a nice restaurant and dropping a good pile of cash when it is worth it, but here it really isn't worth it. The menu has small plates and medium plates. The medium plates are in the $20's but one medium plate isn't enough for one person and there are no sides. You have to pay extra for the sides. Oh, and bread is an extra $3 too. So basically you need to spend almost $40 in food per person. You add in a couple of drinks and you are paying L'Espalier prices for a night out in East Somerville for good but not amazing food. read more

I went here on a double date with some friends from out of town over Memorial Day weekend. I was really looking forward to trying out this restaurant after reading all the reviews here on Yelp. Sadly, I was EXTREMELY disappointed. This review is just on the food and portions. The food is tasty, at least I think it was I did not have enough of it to truly remember how good it was. First off there were 4 of us and the waiter explained it is best to order a few protein entrees and few sides to share as the food comes out "shotgun" style. Now, when we are told to order food family style for 4 people I am expecting some pretty big portions to allow 4 people to share. What came out was not sharable, not even enough for 1 person! $16 chicken entree come with just one leg! $24 black bass is half a fish! Glassware not right fit for drinks. I would maybe come back to the bar for drinks, but I will never eat here ever again. We all left VERY hungry and ended up ordering a pizza after. A couple who left right after we ordered even warned us that the portions were way too small and they were leaving hungry too! If this place wants to survive in East Somerville, they seriously need to reconsider the portions for the prices. read more

Big honkin' delicious chicken wings and chicken liver mousse are the best reason to come here. Meat cart also rules, loses one star for priceyness and limited options on the menu. read more

Great spot for an easy, cozy dinner. Love the Mexican fried rice, the mole, the burger on the bar menu, dollar oysters, the tacos, and the fried chicken when they have it. This is my go-to spot. read more

I highly recommend La Brasa, especially if you stick to their interesting and well-priced snacks, starters and small plates. For snacks and starters, we got a beet and goat cheese egg, the octopus quesadilla, two chicken wings and the vegetable empanada. The one egg is perfect for two and delicious, although fair warning that the goat cheese is the most dominant flavor. The octopus quesadilla is an all star, made with manchego cheese and carrying a bit of a bite. The chicken wings are perfectly crisp. The vegetable empanada is very hearty and complex. It could certainly work as a full dinner for a vegetarian. The entrees were mildly disappointing, which is why this is a 4 star review. The mole in the chicken with waffles was a little bitter. (But the waffles melted in my mouth.) The slow roasted beef, which is not on the menu but routinely served, was too fatty for my taste and not particularly unique or flavorful. read more

Fun place; suggest sharing plates. Faves were eggplant and Mexican rice. I've had the table-sliced rib roast a couple times. I'd say it's a novelty to try once, but the rest of the menu is better. Parking is challenging. read more

The meat is impeccable. The veggies revelatory. This is where you get together on special occasions as well as a random Tuesday night. Get yourself in here and enjoy. We do regularly. read more

La Brasa is a total disappointment, I'm tired of being ripped off in the name of a chef that won a food channel contest, I've been to too many restaurants that give you a much better experience for the almost $150 of our tab(for 3 people), outrageously pricey, not worth a trip there, at the beginning people will go for the buzz created around the opening, but one by one will realize is not anything special, $36 for 3 lousy drinks that none of us finished, $15 for the artisanal cheese with assorted condiments, 3 types of cheeses, tiny thin sliced, nothing unique about it, $16 grilled peel & eat shrimp, super messy to eat, but one of the plates that really had flavor, I could go on and on, hopefully you get my point, with the money spent here I could've had a splendid meal at Minado restaurant on route 9 in Natick an upscale Buffett carrying lobster, blue crabs, crab legs, tons of sushi, etc, etc, everything magically prepared and full of flavor, sorry for La Brasa one visit was enough.. read more

La Brasa - Grilled "Peel & Eat" Shrimp - Mexican Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

My girlfriend and I have been wanting to try this place for a while, we drive by it all the time and finally stopped in to try. Surprisingly they have quite a few vegetarian options (no main dishes but quite a few of the starters) I got the empanada, it was decent for the first few bites but by the end I was just really sick of eating it, like I had no desire to finish. I also got the carrots, they were pretty bland, the flavors did nothing special together. My girlfriend had a similar feeling about her food. The waitress was nice enough to take the carrots off the bill since we barely ate any of them (without us asking). The staff was really great and very friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient, though. And the atmosphere was also pretty great, the music didn't really go though. If the food was better I'd definitely go back but we both left feeling very "meh" about this place. read more

Simply devine. Let's just say we came here twice in 1 weekend, and we have no shame. Food and atmosphere was a top 10! We had Alex as our server who was friendly, helpful, explained not only the menu, but the chef's philosophy of the food and restaurant. Not that many people would take the time to do that. You can tell the staff enjoys working there and is very well trained and educated on the preparation of these unique dishes. We wanted to order everything on the menu, but decided on the: -Peel & Eat Shrimp (special app) -Mexican Fried Rice -Harissa Chicken w/ Greek Yogurt Sauce -Slow roasted Brisket -Corned Beef Cabbage salad (only thing i wouldn't get next time) -5 oz. Roast beef w/ cilantro sauce (came a la carte) A++++++ The food came out as it was prepared which really added to the tapas-atmosphere. You can really taste the fire method of cooking in everything we ate. Every dish had its own unique flavor which was different from the next. #VIVALABRASA read more

What an odd dining experience. While the food was all terrific, the service felt off in many ways. When the four of us arrived and checked in for our Saturday evening reservation, the host went to seat us, stopped halfway to our table, said she would be right back and left us standing awkwardly in the middle of the restaurant for a few minutes. She then came back with menus and sat us in the back room by the freezer (is the the marketplace where something called Fat Hen was supposed to be?) It seemed like a very lonely and removed place to dine, so we asked for a different table in the main dining room. Our host politely accommodated us, but when we sat down at the new table, she said "you didn't bring your menus with you?" I felt bad - I had thought of picking them up - but it was just uncomfortable to be scolded like that. When we ordered, our server insisted that we put in all our dishes at once "so she could course it out for us." We resisted because we've seen this before and it usually leads to a pile of dishes coming out all at once, preferring to order a few dishes at a time and enjoying a pace that would allow us to savor each dish. But our server kept coming over to see if we needed more time to decide, so finally we told her what we wanted across the small plates and mains. Sure enough, all 6 small plates came out within 5-10 minutes. Disappointed with this turn of events, we asked to put the brakes on the pacing so our main wouldn't come out before we had a chance to enjoy our other dishes. When the main did come out- we ordered the table side cut of meat- it felt like an uncomfortable awkward chore for the server who brought over the meat push cart. Again, great food and inventive cocktails, but better service would improve the overall experience. read more

We live in the neighborhood and stopped in on a whim. We had the tacos - AMAZING $5. The chicken with Harissa, delicious flavor and texture; complemented with a traditional yogurt sauce. The pork sandwich - AMAZING. Mustard, sausage, asparagus- delish! The drinks also were note worthy, the seductive Barry especially. read more

Be sure to try the penny brave cocktail, it was perfectly balanced and light, just the right amount of sweetness. The collard pie-best thing I've ever eaten. Had the grilled bass which was perfectly cooked and amazingly flavorful. Also had the best local oysters from duxbury and wellfleet. Everything we ate was delicious, can't wait to go back. The space is gorgeous and comfortable. The staff were welcoming, what a fun vibe. Loved the music and the lighting. Congrats to la Brasa. East Somerville is lucky to have you here! Need to go back and check out the coffee. read more

La Brasa - Mexican Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Loved this place. The wait staff was awesome, and very knowledgeable. I really loved the decor, and I thought I was at some trendy restaurant in Boston, not Somerville. They have a very interesting drink menu, and the barista's are well schooled. The food is designed to be shared. I was there with a group of friends celebrating my birthday. We were able to try a lot of the dishes and loved them. My favorite was a special. Grilled Rapini with Anchovies. The Mexican rice was very flavorful. We also had roasted turnips that were roasted to perfection with a delicate sweet taste. The meat cart with a homemade chimichurri was so tasty, I could have eaten more if I was not already so full. I will be back for sure. read more

Great space, good vibe but this is our second time here experiencing the really poor wait staff. We were a table of 5 with a reservation, noting it was a special occasion on a very slow night. The place was 25% empty on a Saturday and our drinks took forever. Our waitress seemingly was sucking on lemons as we tried to determine plates to order and portions. I don't mind paying top dollar for great service and mediocre food, but won't pay top dollar for poor service and extremely small plates. La Brasa is not worth the drive. read more

Such a great spot in East Somerville. Really amazing small plates (Try the pork croquetas) and a cozy setting like I've never seen in Somerville. A great wine list, as well. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Well, I think the food earns maybe 4 stars, but for the super slow service, 2 stars, so I give 3 for the overall. While servers are friendly, I can't say they are attentive or efficient. The restaurant has a big space that some tables get forgotten, certainly ours was. It took quite a while to get our orders in. My friend ordered a glass of wine when we were seated, but it never came and it was so hard to get hold of someone. He had to personally go to the bar to get it himself !--then, when we were having dessert a server brought the glass of wine as if it was just ordered. At that point we just looked at each other and laughed. read more

Incredible meal, wonderful service. Every plate we got was amazing. Our server was so knowledgable and attentive. Food was fresh, delicious, and SIMPLY seasoned, not overdone and loaded with spices. The chef definitely knows what he's doing! I also really love the lighting and decor. read more

I was pleasantly surprised. It's not the easiest to get to from Boston but uber solves that challenge. The place has a good vibe and is well laid out. The food was outstanding, and every item ordered by my party was thoroughly enjoyed, well except for the brisket. Vegetables were delicious and that coming from someone who isn't too fond of veggies. The carrot in mole was well worth trying. The harissa grilled chicken was outstanding - excellent flavour and moist. They had a halibut special which was excellent. The beef brisket was a little too fatty and I would skip. The wait staff was excellent and the general manager Shauna is delightful. A+ to the team. I'll be back and I'm glad I ventured out having first being reluctant to trek all the way across town. read more

Solid food, cool atmosphere. Decent drinks and bar service. I've been a handful of times and will be going back. I did notice some price changes but I guess you can expect that when just opening a new place. Glad to have you in the Ville! read more

Le Brasa is a gem. I came here for dinner for the first time and was pleasantly surprised. Everything on the menu looks so good. Instead of individual entrees, we decided to do it family style and ordered a bunch of appetizers -- so glad that we did. We got the chicken wings, empanada, mexican fried rice and an eggplant dish. Everything tasted so good-- I especially enjoyed the chicken wings, definitely something about the breadcrumbs or the oil they fried it in. It's a must-try!! Also, loved the decor and vibes of the place. Plus they take reservations too! read more

SO delicious! I was pleasantly surprised to find such a nice restaurant with great atmosphere, excellent service, and fantastic food in East Somerville. No matter what you order on the menu, you will be very satisfied. read more

Restaurant industry is so tough. i am not jealous of these poor workers but at the same time I would like to give an honest review. Food is extremely overpriced. About 25% above average. Food was great, a little salty for people who don't like salt, but overall really good. Came in a timely fashion and server was friendly but attentiveness was so/so. Wine serving was kind of a joke. When I order a glass of wine at least gimme half a cup to enjoy. Cup was literally 1/4 full which means 3/4 empty. Our server kind of disappeared for a bit when we could've used maybe another visit to our table to check on things in the middle of our sit down. We ran out of water and that was that. Ambiance is just fine. Nice fire works from behind the counter. Our server forgot to bring a side of meat for what appears to be just vegetable quesadilla's for $25!!! Yikes. Overall this place is ok but prices and drink amounts not so good. just brutal honesty but I'd go back for sure if some adjusting could be made. Good people working there. read more

I am very very disappointed at this place. This wasn't even my first visit. I have been here many many times before. But this time's experience got me so mad that I never felt this bad for paying for food! They have changed their menu which is fine but mainly, shrank the size of the portions but kept the price the same. The quality was worse than the last time I was there. Every time I come in there is something. But since I like the place, I always hope it would be fixed at my next visit. I still can not believe that I paid $50 for a salad, brussel sprouts and 1 piece of small duck leg. I feel so deceived. Do not get fooled by the descriptions on the menu. It will come way smaller than you expect. Definitely not coming back again. Ever. read more

I love around the corner and was anxious to try this new place- it's really hard to find an amazing place around here. Thankfully, this place was amazing! I had the flank steak and it was delicious. Cooked to perfection and very tasty. I did order the sangria and wasn't impressed but when I said so to the waiter, he quickly had me pick something else and took my drink and no charge. Our waiter, Lee, was not just adorable but very attentive, nice and great. I'm so exited to have an amazing restaurant in east somerville! read more

La Brasa has promise, but ultimately fails to bring something truly different to the Cambridge/somerville restaurant scene. If you like West Bridge, Kirkland Tap $ Trotter, and Puritan, then you will probably like this place since it shares the following elements: hipster feel, deafening lack of soundproofing, rustic/industrial interior, good cocktail menu, small portions and high prices, mediocre service but with a cool dress code, and meh food for what you pay. Like all those other places mentioned, I leave shaking my head; "why are they TRYING SO HARD? And at my expense?" Lose the contrived aesthetic (food, space, and people) and just make awesome interesting food in an atmosphere that is genuinely casual, and I promise to give you lots of my money. Highland Kitchen gets it right! Brisket was really good. But not $18 good. Carrots were good but not enough of them. The tacos were delicious, but nowhere near as good as Tenoch (up the street) and twice the price. The butterscotch pudding was actually to die for, so if I ever come back, it will be only for dessert. read more

Yelpers: if you haven't gone yet, you need to go soon. This restaurant is in the phase where word of mouth hasn't yet spread through the Greater Boston Area. Mark my words, this place will be as crowded as Highland Kitchen within the next year, so make a trip now before it becomes a hassle. My brother and I started off with chicken wings served with mole. The wings were more like southern fried chicken than traditional pub fare chicken wings. As a sucker for all things Popeye's, naturally I loved the wings and felt that the mole and additional spices really complemented the dish well. We then had the hock fried rice. This dish was OK, but I wouldn't order it again. It wasn't anything like an Asian fried rice, but it just wasn't that memorable. We ended our meal with the rib roast cart. A warning to Yelpers on a budget: this is not a cheap option. At $4 an ounce ($64 a pound!!!), you are not escaping this course without a hole in your pocket. Regardless, this was certainly the highlight of the experience. Steak and similar meats have never been my food forte, so I will spare you an inadequate description of what made this so good. But let me assure all, I've been to the Capital Grille and Grille 23, and this dish exceeded both experiences. If there are any caveats to the review, it's that the service wasn't quite up to snuff. However, I'm willing to let this slide because our server was training a new staff member on an off night. High recommend! Give a try if you're in the Somerville area; you probably won't even need a reservation for quick seating on a week night. read more

Outstanding experience here top to bottom! We arrived early for our reservation and had drinks at the bar - lovely cocktails and great wine selection. The atmosphere at the bar and at our windowside table was vibrant but not too loud for a conversation. The food was incredible, we followed staff recommendations and did all shared/tapas style (didn't even make it to entrees, no regrets). Do not miss the wood roasted mushrooms or the empanadas! Or the bread for that matter, which is what carby dreams are made of. We will be back very soon. read more

I wish the cook taste what he/she makes they love soysause more than they should for sure. Not the worst. Good atmosphere. Good for dating. But not good for people who seriously want to eat a good meal. read more

Very hip restaurant. I came here with a group of 4 on a Friday night. Great spot to socialize with friends or dates. The ambiance was nice and trendy. We'll start with the awesome dishes: 1. Fire roasted steak. A server comes around with a cart and you decide how much you want. $3.85 per oz. I could eat this for the rest of my life. The outer layer was crispy and the puree sauce was perfect. We devoured 10 ounces within seconds. 2. Spicy thai chicken. Right amount of crispy skin and moist chicken meat. The lemongrass and basil were great compliments. 3. The pickled quail eggs. This was the first time I ever tried pickled eggs and it was amazing. Pleasantly surprised at how good it was. Other dishes: 1. The bass. La Brasa knows how to make crispy skin but they forgot about the fish scales!! It also was pretty bland. Could've used some more herbs or sauce. 2. Chorizo & potato quesadilla with squid. Kinda weird flavoring. 3. Mexican fried rice. Hyped up on yelp. I thought it tasted average. Didn't blow away my taste buds. 4. Roasted carrots in mole sauce. It was sweet and I personally didn't notice any spiciness. I would say this was an okay dish because I preferred the protein that La Brasa offered. =) I'd recommend this restaurant to foodies and people looking for a trendy atmosphere. It is pricey. The bill for a group of 4 was around $240. The service was good. All the staff were friendly. Parking wasn't too bad either. read more