Great service and food and a short walk from My condo but…read moreI've never been and have lived here for 15 years . We will be back .

It is not a fancy location but the food is authentic and very good. Portions are large and we even…read morehad leftovers to enjoy later. Our server tried hard to communicate with us with a big smile. Great find in Lowell.

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.

If you're looking for delicious, authentic Latin food, El Típico on Canal Street in Nashua is…read moredefinitely worth trying! This is a small restaurant with a huge variety of choices. It's not a self-serve buffet but you simply tell them what you'd like, and they prepare your plate. My go-to is the rice and beans with pulled pork, marinated chicken, and sweet plantains, and everything is always perfectly seasoned and tastes fresh. They also offer seafood, vegetables, empanadas, roasted chicken, desserts, and plenty of other options. The portions are very generous, especially for the price, making this a great affordable meal. The staff is always friendly and the service is fast. The only downside is that parking can be limited. However, there is additional parking available in the Margaritas restaurant adjoining parking lot, which makes it easier. Overall, great food, generous portions, affordable prices, fresh ingredients, and friendly service. A little hidden gem in Nashua that I highly recommend!!!

I ordered 2 lbs of assorted meats and the yellow rice. All I can say I don't have a clue why my…read moreDominican friends sent me to El Tipico. Maybe they really hate me? I have no problem with the fact that the floors were filthy, the TV was blasting, the tables were dirty, the garbage was overflowing, and the service was cold. It was the fact that the food was terrible. The keyword is "dry". So much so that it was all really inedible. Yes, the food was dirt cheap. But you get what you pay for. I'm sorry Dominicanas, if this is typical then I feel bad for you. Maybe I was supposed to go to Pollo Tipico? I'll have to ask my friends.

Hidden Gem and Unassuming is exactly how I'd describe El Criollo Restaurant in Dracut. Last night…read morewas date night with my two girlfriends and we met up with some of our foodie friends for another food adventure--this time, it took us to the Caribbean. Criollo is located in a small strip mall and doesn't look like much from the outside, but as soon as you open the doors you know you're in for a treat. The decor is polished and cozy with a nice bar area; the kitchen is semi-open so you can see the flames as your food is firing. They have fantastic Caribbean and Puerto Rican fare with beautiful, thoughtfully crafted cocktails. Everything was fantastic from start to finish. Here were some of the highlights: -Chicharron: crispy pork belly bites, need I say more -Alcapurria jueyes (Fried crab fritters): golden, crispy fritter with a crunchy exterior and soft, savory inside with flavorful crab filling. The fresh bites from the onion slaw were a nice touch with these. -Chicken empanadas: dip these in the pink sauce with a touch of their spicy sauce and you're in heaven. Slightly crisp and flaky exterior with a tender, chewy bite, perfect for holding the delicious filling. -Mofongo with shrimp and garlic sauce: if you've never tried garlic sauce on Mofongo, I highly suggest it. It's creamy and garlicky in all the right ways. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the Mofongo brought me right back to my trip to Puerto Rico where I first fell in love with it. -Churros: truly the best ones I ever had. It was a last minute add on because "why not!" and the best decision! We made reservations for 6:30pm and when we arrived it wasn't overly busy, but by the time we left every table was filled. And that's no surprise based on our experience.

Small restaurant packing flavors. Enjoyed the food here. Didn't get a chance to snap pictures of…read morethe empanadas or alcapurria de cangrejo (really good - with crab meat). Some of the other dishes from our party are attached. They're also known for their mofongos (trifongo was perfect). I will say that the portions are huge. Pricing is a little high for some of their items, as others have stated.

Located conveniently at the Rockingham Mall in Salem New Hampshire, this spot specializes in…read moreDominican food. The first bite of rice filled my mouth with flavor. Then I tried the pernil aka pork shoulder, which was recommended by the young lady who helped me, was a perfect match with it. The pork was soft, tender and filled with flavor. The chicken empanada had potential, it was a bit dry but the chicken did have a good flavor. I think hot sauce or a mayo-ketchup sauce could have added some texture to it. But definitely, I do recommend Cibao, it was nice to see Latino food at the mall food court !!

Cibao Kitchen opened its third location in Salem at The Mall at Rockingham Park food court in the…read moreformer Au Bon Pain space. I've been to the other locations in Nashua on Ash Street and at the Pheasant Lane Mall food court several times and have had great food there. Cibao Kitchen serves up Latin American/Dominican food at very reasonable prices. The food is hot & ready served from behind the glass display counter. They offer a variety of meat entrees such as stewed beef, chicken, oxtail, ribs, pork served with choice of rice, and small salad for $7.99-$8.99 plus tax. They also sell spaghetti & fried green plantains ($6.99 plus tax), fried green plantains, sweet plantains, empanadas, stuffed potato balls, fried cheese, tamarind rice, Pepsi products, and fruit juices.  I stopped by this mall food court location late evening very recently and ordered my favorite Stewed Beef Dinner ($8.99 plus tax) and the last stuffed potato ball (filled with meat-$2 each). The portion here is good sized, the Stewed Beef was very tender. The Spanish rice and beans had good flavors and the salad was small and simple with iceberg lettuce, tomato slice, and ranch dressing. The stuffed potato ball (fried crisp outside) with soft mashed potatoes and ground beef in the center was a nice side to go with dinner. I would've ordered their empanadas too, if they didn't already sell out.  Though I am sad that Au Bon Pain (I enjoyed their croissants and pastries) closed in Salem, I am so glad that Cibao Kitchen opened another location at this busy mall.

Fantastic food, incredible service from the bartender and such a fun vibe! We thoroughly enjoyed…read moreit. Tacos are relatively inexpensive on taco Tuesday. The only thing I will say is the social media for this location made it seem like the tacos were a dollar and they were 2.95 - which is still so amazing and cheap! Im not sure if it was a mistake on the food influencers video about it but it will not be stopping us! Already planning our next trip back.

Food was ok, very filling. Staff is nice but service was a bit slow. Didn't like the salsa.read more

5/5. again. Very good place that routinely delivers excellent service, food, and ambience!…read more The corn ravioli is a highlight. Worth a detour for this place! The yuca fries are always cooked perfectly. I'm impressed by the kitchens' predictability and reliability with the food. I've ordered the same thing multiple times and it's been nearly identical.

Two times in two weeks! Why didn't I get here sooner? Amazing food coming out of this joint in…read moreBeverly MA. Chef owned and operated,some of the most authentic Latin cuisine on the north shore with friendly knowledgeable staff in a colorful industrial setting. Price point is excellent for the quality of the food received. Brava Que Mas! You've become my favorite restaurant.

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.

Food is good as always, very flavorful and good portions. DJ was great service was attentive…read morealthough it was packed. Only downside is they don't have a proper seating system. If you know people you get in before others that are waiting it seems. Don't put a time limit on how long you can sit at a table so the wait can get extremely long.

I don't leave Yelp reviews often because honestly most places are somewhere between "pretty good"…read moreand "fine." But I had to break the silence for this one. I've been searching for legitimately good Mexican food around Boston for YEARS. Having family in Mexico ruined me in the best way possible because now my standards are absurdly high. Most places get a polite "yeah it was decent." Not this place. Holy $hit...Mestiza absolutely blew my mind. The birria tacos were the best I've ever had. Ever. Not "best in Boston." Not "best lately." I mean if these tacos and I got married tomorrow my wife would probably understand. The steak tacos? Unreal. The al pastor? Illegal levels of good. Everything tasted like the kitchen was personally trying to change my life. And the staff was awesome too. Super friendly, welcoming, and somehow patient while I sat there contemplating ordering a second full meal immediately after finishing the first one. This is the first restaurant in years where I walked out thinking, "well...food will never be the same again." Do not overthink this. Stop reading reviews. Just go now before I buy the place and keep it for myself.

I was in the Lowell area & recently found out about Mestiza. After reading their story & seeing…read morethat they opened just about two months ago, I knew I had to go support this business. I was immediately greeted by Luisa & her husband, Chef Mario. Looking over the menu, I wanted to order everything but had to narrow it down. I started with the revuelta & birria pupusas, which are made fresh every day--you should have seen the cheese pull! Next, I had the chicken taco on a freshly pressed handmade tortilla. The star of the show was the best enchiladas I've ever had. The tortillas were incredibly fresh, stuffed with slow-braised beef ribs. There was a hint of sweetness that made me fall in love, especially when paired with their homemade hot sauce. I finished with the tastiest tres leches cake. I wish Luisa & Chef Mario all the success in the world. If you're in Lowell, please stop in & support them you won't be disappointed. They don't serve alcohol, but it's BYOB!

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.

I am glad that GirlsNight was at this location. Food was…read moretasty Drinks were Amazing Atmosphere was lit. I definitely enjoyed my time here, and will come again. Social distancing was minimally enforced by not allowing more than 6 ppl per table. Since I have been venturing out into this post Covid attacked World. I sometimes feel like businesses have had to figured out how to continue to thrive. Mamajuanas was not the case. Since food and drinks are up to par. People follow! Yes, I know that going out we have to be cautious. None the less, it was a weekend I came by and location was packed. Thanks to the staff that was able to keep up with the fast pace while still providing good service.