A gem of a place that I stumbled upon after a late night tennis session in the area. I was looking for a spot for a quick bite, and I can happily say that I was satisfied with my food and experience at La Chiva! I scanned the large menu for an option to refuel and opted for the steak tacos, which were 3 for $12. They were stuffed with protein and topped with a tomato and onion salsa. I also couldn't resist trying a fried pastry or two with a wide variety of options they had available, so I ended up ordering a chicken pastel and beef yucca empanada. The staff here were really friendly and the service was very quick. Everything about this place was casual and efficient. This placed seemed like where all the locals went! In the heart of the busy area, La Chiva has plenty of nearby street parking along with a small personal lot. There is ample indoor and outdoor seating. And it has food readily available and they are open until 3am. A big tip is that they are Cash Only. read more

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Yesterday we went in with some friends. I had a better experience. This time staff was friendly. The wait time for attendance was not long . Our food was served warm . I felt welcomed. The parking is limited but luckily we found some . read more

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La atención aquí es nefasta, hay empleados que con su actitud hacen que sea un mal servicio al cliente, hay un par de mujeres que siempre son engreídas y mal miradas, no te dan servilletas y si tu compra es grande solo te dan una o dos salsas !!!! La comida es muy rica pero por este tipo de personas hacen que no quiera volver a este lugar ( persona que reciben su cheque por cuenta del dinero que dan los clientes, personas que probablemente están en la misma situación, ilegales y solo porque tienen sus cadenas y sus orejas llenas de oro creen que pueden hacer sentir mal a los demás ) read more

My friends and I came on a late Saturday night. We were happily surprised to see a line of other customers already here. Their business is much deserved for all of their hard work. It was my first time trying a Colombian hot dog and I was not disappointed. It's huge and topped with pineapple, coleslaw, mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and crushed potato chips. It may sound overboard but your tastebuds will be over the moon happy. We also got a few empanadas, fried cheese sticks (palitos?), and a few other grab n go items especially since it was down pouring that night. Definitely will be coming again! read more

La Chiva Restaurant - Hot Dog - Colombian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Not my favorite Colombian food in the area, but they're open late night, have friendly staff, and have a huge variety to pick from. It's all pretty yummy. I consider it a great "drunk food" spot, especially if you live within walking distance. read more

Fui por 3empanadas de pollo a $3.50,cada una,2 chicharones a $4.00 cada uno,1 morcilla a $4.00cada una y 2 Bostonbon de manzana a $2.00cada uno entonces pedi unas salsitas rosadas que creo que me las cobraron tambien me dieron 4 de Ella's y el bill salio a $33.00dolates creo que me estafo las senorita y aun adi me miro extraño ya que no dege el vuelto,degeme explicate haserca de los tips, cuando tu comes en un local quevte sirven la comida y la bebida ayi si se deja el 20% como minimo,pero cuando tu pefis por encima de una vitrina y tu mismo lo llevas ala mesa ayi no creo que sea nesesario que miren a uno como bicho raro porque tuberes el que estas hasiendo la labor por ellos ,so figensen bien en lo que compran y verification con tu cell y saca cuenta tu porque creo que es un robo lo que estan hasiendo ,yo no recomiendo este lugar porque trash que te cobran de mas la comida esta fria,ni caliente esta y la Marcilla la frien dos veces con ese aceite de sabra cuando no se cambia y de eso se yo soy reparador technico de cocona industrial...me trataron mal saca tu la cuenta y me desis despues e incluso por cobrar la mayo ketchup eso es parte del complemento para las empanadas y lo demas ..... read more

Lousy food! The Colombian hotdog was served completely cold. The empanada filling of beef and potato was lacking seasoning and the chicken pastel was stringy and flavorless. La Chiva's only saving grace is that it's open late in an otherwise sleepy neighborhood. read more

I moved to East Boston oct 1 I'm irish and Italian and can pass as Spanish or columbian except i don't speak the language. anyway la chiva is 2 min walk from my home found it" on my first day i moved.Me being 6mo pregnant are picky with food but in love with there poliltos except im always charged 16 for 4 and i see it on menu. But one day i was charged 21 i just paid did not ? it . I went last evening bought 4 as usual paid 16 gave them good tip as always and got my favorite sauce. went again tonight had a male i never seen wait on me told me 20. I looked in bag when left 4 smushed in small bag no napkins sauce nada. i just left and said I'm going to call there management it makes me uncomfortable , and i love the food. read more

If you speak Spanish here it's a plus but otherwise the food is very good I get sandwiches it's a lot of handheld food.. burritos tacos sandwiches and little appetizers chicharron salami and other things definitely they're open late night if you're ever hungry that I think till 2:00 a.m. read more

La Chiva Restaurant - Lot of food hot food ready to go - Colombian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Late night food run! We arrived Boston @ 12:30am & checked into the airport hotel by 2am but was hungry. Drove around & except for a few Chinese Takeout places, this place was it. So we had the cheese steak (I think) & the roast beef. With sodas it was $17. The place was packed with locals at 2am & we all had to wait. It was worth it. Food is 4/5 but the price! Outstanding. The neighborhood is sketchy so put on you tough but friendly face & be a little load. read more

La Chiva Restaurant - Open till 3am-ish - Colombian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

There food is good but mad expensive especially in a suburban area they barely give you napkins or if u ask for sauce they only give you like what is this Burger King oh sir unfortunately we only can give one sauce if want another one is gonna cost money I didn't bother putting nothing on the tip jar honestly was the point there taxing like crazy I been to other hispanic. Restaurant I pay way less and get more food then what I get here don't get me started on the drinks just go to a nearby family dollar or dollar tree and pay for a bigger drink and paying double of barely a drink and a full cup of ice I'm straight read more

La Chiva Restaurant - Chiva restaurante - Colombian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Exelente atención y servicio en el turno de la noche, la comida es rica y un sabor delicioso que nos transporta a nuestra patria.

Happened upon this place while in East Boston and hungry enough for a snack. First time I tried food here it was raining heavily as I was hungry. As soon as you step in you're staring head-on with a delicious selection of hot and ready foods. Of course there are menu items to be ordered but all the fried treats in the window are almost too good to pass by. There's usually a line, and that's always a good sign. Hungry patrons crowd the dining hall to the left as the smell of their perfectly seasoned plates send salivating sensations wafting to the order-line to seduce soon to be satisfied customers. Beef empanadas are tender and juicy inside while the chicken turnovers are crisp, crunchy and golden brown and perfectly gooey inside... All for a few dollars. Food here is definitely fresh and done right. Recently I had takeout on a cooler day and nearly 20 minutes later it was still steaming hot. You're greeted by warm smiles and hometown hospitality. Their quick and friendly service is just right for a busy city like Boston. -Could not ask for more- read more

La Chiva Restaurant - Perfectly crunchy outside, gooey and hot inside! Great chicken turnovers. - Colombian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Amazing food! Good prices and perfect for a late nice snack! Really good Colombian food read more

La Chiva Restaurant - Colombian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The steak and cheese and hot dog are bombbb ! I know steak and cheese is the last thing you would think they would sell but babbbby it's gewwwd read more

The food are really good, I love it, Tamale was delicious, definitely come back here and I will bring my friends

Empanada de queso, Empanada de pollo, y Empanada de carne with a black coffee made my day enough to keep me coming back for more

Excellent Spanish good at a fantastic price! We came here for breakfast on a Sunday, just looking for something easy and delicious in our neighborhood. We hit gold! If you are in Eastie and need a quick bite, make sure this is a stop of yours. Best arepas we've had in a long time, and everyone this is very friendly. read more

La Chiva Restaurant - The eggs, arepa with cheeses, and beans is amazing! And for $7, it's a win win. - Colombian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Wtf 7 dollar delivery ?? that's ridiculous, I literally live 7 minutes away in East Boston where the restaurant is and it's 7$??? Yeah no.

They only do cash. I don't know about this place, it's kind of shady but the food is greasy. It's probably a great place if you're a stoner going around Eastie looking for munchies at 12 AM but I have had better Colombian fast food elsewhere and I can't say much for their customer service which there isn't any at all : P read more

Waited in line for 10 minutes. The counter clerk took care of her friend who cut the line ( while smiling about the wrong doings) making the situation irritable and uncomfortable. I left hungry and upset. The food is ok and the service is mediocre at its best. read more

We are never let down!!! Food is fantastic and Customer Service even better!! Anyone we send here LOVES every bite! Keep up the great work!!! Happy New Year and bestest wishes always, K.O Tallent, HGI Logan Airport read more

Great Food, I believe it is cash only. This is the best Colombian restaurant in the area.

Sorry I am Colombian and this is a over price junk fast food Rest Look at menu 10.00 for a small steak n cheese and it really small you better off at a broadway house of pizza in Chelsea Ma Anyway a tipico Plato is 15.00 When I montechristo in east Boston is better a not the price it the taste I say you in ny or orlando bro you really my home Colombian meals for a good price I miss caminos real in brighton that was the spot or cafetal read more

Worst place I've ever been too. They steal your money. They charged 12 dollars more a total of 35 dollars. Will never be back here again very bad customer service. El peor lugar que e visitado. Le roban su dinero me cobro 12 dolares demas un total de 35 dolares. Nunca regresare Las cajeras son repugnantes servicio al cliente fatal. read more

The customer service here is great. They always try to get your order as fast as they can. I've only had one bad incident, where I ordered a lot of things to go, and a few things were missing in my bags. That's partly my fault for not checking the bags, but it happens. Other then that, they're opened late, so if you're hungry for fast food late at night, this is a great option. read more

I usually hit this place up when all other options are closed. Not because of the quality of the service nor food. Quite the opposite. The food is great but their chicken empanada/patelles is not seasoned to my favor. It's is also a bit more expensive which is fair given that the size of some of then snack are larger than other pastelerias. The intersection where the restaurant sits is at semi busy intersection but if you are in the area late night, it's the place to be. read more

Im not sure what Colombian restaurants others here have eaten at, but this is a bottom of the barrel place, the most of the food is dry and flavorless, arepas are dry(over cooked) and the empanadas tasted like they sat around for an hour in a grease bath, chuzos were dry and flavorless, even the potatoes were soggy and over cooked. Prices increase on a whim, the folks working the counter are rude, and have no issues with taking an order from "spanish" people and skipping ahead of you (too bad they are ignorant enough to think others don't speak spanish). Im sure at drunken hours, knowing its one of like 3 places open in Boston makes it taste good, you should pass. There are much better options most of the day then here. read more

Tasty fried pastries. The beef empanada and chicken turnover are covered with extra crunchy corn flour. Yuuuuum. And the cheese ball, out of this world. But don't get the Colombian hotdog. It was kinda gross. Sad, bland, not beed hotdog. Sure it's sprinkled generously with crushes potato chips, but that didn't help. There was also a random boiled quail egg on it. The rice place are delicious though. So basically everything else but the hotdog. read more

La Chiva Restaurant - beef empanada, chicken turnover thingy, cheese bread, cheese ball. Get the cheese ball for sure! - Colombian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I stopped by because we wanted to try some empanadas in East Boston. La Chiva is centrally located in East Boston and makes a great landmark for giving directions too. I would classify this place as authentic Latin American fast food. The empanadas were what we expected. I also got some Colombian soda too. Prices are very reasonable too. read more

La Chiva Restaurant - Colombian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

My top pick for late night eats in Boston. The food- arepas, chorizo, delicious looking "Colombian" hot dogs with all the fixings (damn the gluten filled roll)- hits that special spot better than any other 2am option in the greater Boston area. The staff is friendly and quick to satisfy. **cash only** read more

My boyfriend and I just moved into the neighborhood I found this little gem on the corner of my street. After a long day of unpacking we needed something to eat and what better place to eat than the neighborhood restaurant? The cute ladies at the counter spoke limited English. It took a few tries to get the order in. While I waited for my tacos to be made, I checked out the food in the glass display. They had freshly made chicharrones, empanadas, fried plantains, among some other delicious snacks. I got some chicharrones and a couple of empanadas to munch on while I waited. Ooooooh man!!! The chicharrones were crunchy and delicious! They also have a good selection of fresh juices. I ordered a cup of maracuya (that is passion fruit for those who don't speak Spanish). It was not overwhelmingly sweet and refreshing. ------------ We recently discovered their breakfast food selection. I recommend their desayuno americano (the american breakfast). For a meager $7, you get a generous portion of eggs, toast, and some very delicious Latin-inspired home fries. Ever since we moved in, my boyfriend and I have been back countless times. It's became our go-to place when we don't feel like cooking after a long day at work. My boyfriend always tips a dollar or two because the food is so cheap we always feel like we're stealing. read more

Super friendly staff and awesome, authentic, Colombian food at very reasonable prices. I've gone by the restaurant for a few years but never went inside and I regret all the time lost. Will definitely be coming back here. I got a chicken burrito, an empanada, and one of their mango fresh juice drinks. I thought the fresh juice drink was a bit small but everything else was fantastic. There were so many types of food to try behind the glass display, and all of it looked delicious. There's a surprisingly large amount of seating that is not visible from outside. There is both indoor and outdoor seating, so it's great if you want to enjoy your food outside. Overall super impressed, 5/5. read more

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Very Good .. I had fried fish early on a Saturday morning... you know, that way I could have the day to burn it off it was good

A Colombian roadside luncheonette. The menu has all the classic Colombian fare one might expect:: empenadas, bunuelos, pollo frito, perro Colombiano, tropicalies, etc. Problem is the quality is just not there. The food was lackluster and not fresh and piping hot. It didn't seem they had a fast enough turnover and fried chicken and chicharos were just lying around the place getting soggy and wilted. Great idea, weak execution. read more

Amazing fried food in East Boston. I wouldn't go anywhere else for it. Quick, professional service!

-Delicious -Awesome juice selection -Open super late read more

I'm from San Diego so I have a very high standard for latin staples such as chicharonnes or empanadas... This place has dank 3$ chicharrones that come in a fried, twisted strip, nice and hot. Super crunchy and meaty and bomb. they have dank mayo sauce (crema) to put on everything too. I've gotten the philly cheese steak as well, pretty bomb. Another thing I like about this place is the drinks = horchata, jamaica, mango, any kind of latin juice u could think of. Not as fresh of juices as I am used to in SD, but still good. read more

Food is very tasty for sitting out in heat lamps. You will be charged much more if you do not speak Spanish. Just a heads up. See it happen all the time. read more

I would love to give this place no stars but that is not an option. I was putting my order in last night at the counter I asked the cashier how much the total was mid order just to ensure I had enough cash on me (it is cash Only) ordered a few more empanadas, thought for a second. My husband grabbed my hand off the counter as I went to grab cash from my purse and we both witnessed a fairly large cockroach crawl right across the counter. We both saw it, I'm sure the cashier witnessed it, I looked up and asked her to cancel the order and walked out immediately with my family in tow. I understand restaurants deal with pests but if there are roaches crawling around in a busy environment clearly they need to exterminate. read more