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    Panela

    4.4 (104 reviews)
    ModerateColombian
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Sarah C.

    Panela is on a side street in downtown Lowell and definitely looks like a hot spot for dancing with the way the setup is (bar tables on the perimeter and an enclosed bar in the center). We came in for lunch and I ordered the avocado shrimp arepa while the SO ordered a desayuno with chorizo and queso. The meals were simple but really delicious -- I had no complaints about the arepa -- filled to the brim with avocado and plump shrimps. Service was quick and attentive and staff were friendly. Quiet on a Saturday morning so wasn't sure if they were open but all was well!

    Vegan Empanadas
    Anshita S.

    This restaurant has been on my list for a few years now and so glad husband and I finally had dinner here a few weeks back! The food was amazing. It seems like they have made a few changes to the menu and have added some vegan/vegetarian options and it worked great for me. Their menu has so many GlutenFree options and I love them for that!!!! The service was amazing. Ana was our server and she was fantastic! We sat outside and were worried if we will be forgotten and will have spotty service, just as is the case at many restaurants. But Ana was super prompt and made sure to check on us, at the same time giving us sufficient space. She is the sweetest! The inside was more of a bar/casual vibe, but if the weather is good, I highly recommend sitting outside. Here is the rundown of the food we ordered- **Tostones on the house were very tasty and perfectly crunchy. **Vegan Empanadas - 5/5 they were really good, did not have cheese which made them light and the crust was so flaky and crispy in-spite of being gluten free. The sauce that is served with them is soooo good! **Carimanolas - Yuca balls stuffed with cheese - were 3/5 for me. Taste wise they were 5/5 but I could only take a few bites, they were too rich and heavy for my taste. **Black Bean Plantain Veggie Burger- was AMAZING. the taste was so different, something I had never eaten before. I forget the name, but I ordered it with an Arepa, which made it gluten free. 5/5 **Bone in pork chop, mashed creole potatoes and sautéed veggies- 5/5. I dont eat meat but my husband thought the pork chop was very flavorful and well prepared. The creole potatoes were so flavorful and so were the sautéed veggies. **Beans- got a side of beans and they were packed with some great flavors. 5/5 **Sweet plantain - got a side and it was again so good, cooked to perfection. **Merengón - the dessert was the least favorite part of my meal. It had a weird after taste and was not fresh at all. Very underwhelming in terms of taste and definitely overpriced. Also, they have a parking lot next door, so no worries about finding parking, although there seemed to be good amount of street parking in the area as well. Overall a great meal and I cannot wait to go here again!!!!

    Carne y Moro - steak and blackberry glaze
    Tee D.

    Guys. This food was amazing. The little arrepitas appetizer was my absolute favorite- but the empanadas were also perfect. We loved them!!! But the arrepitas - please don't change them from the menu!!!!! I've just never had any base made with sweet plantain and it was phenomenal. Barely sweet and mostly savory. So good. Thinking about making the 30 minute drive to eat that again next weekend . We sat outside, it's a lovely little casual spot downtown. But the food is off the charts good. Usually authentic Latino food is hearty but sort of lifeless or feels so heavy after. Their stuff was bright and a really good mix of textures and balance of flavors. LOVED IT. So happy this place exists. You can tell their kitchen knows what they're doing and has creativity. Our server was super sweet. Great experience. Adding it to my list of Lowell Favorites!!!! Thanks, Panela!

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    Chelle Y.

    Fast / friendly service. Our waitress was so sweet and attentive. I think the portions were generous or on point for the price, and the ingredients were fresh. Loved the fluffy fries and the crispy empanadas!! The tables and bathrooms were clean & they were also deep-cleaning the kitchen. I think the best part was that the music/TVs weren't too loud, so I could have a pleasant conversation with the people at my table.

    Live Eat O.

    ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL. Very good friends of mine highly recommended this place several months ago. Took my wife for a late Valentine's Day dinner and it did not disappoint. Service and food were amazing. Everything was MUY BEUNO but the highlight for us was the BARCA DE PLATANO. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

    BANDEJA Paisa
    Jose F.

    Great small place. I was visiting the area on business and found this corner spot while searching the area. Decided to try it out and was not disappointed but the place only had a few people in it and mostly at the bar area. Food was good and service.

    Thomas A.

    Great food and great service !! A must try if in Lowell and it's worth the trip trust me !!

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    Amazing and delicious restaurant. I will be coming back for certain. Place was clean and food was tremendous.

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    Stopped in here for a little lunch. The hamburger was excellent service was great. The empanadas were so so.

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    Great food! Great service. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. I'm looking forward to going back.

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