Para Maria, a summer Saturday in Boston! This has been on my "foodie" bucket list for quite some time. Even though we just had drinks and an app here, I still would like to try and come back for their full menu. On a busy Saturday afternoon in Boston, walking around the Tall Ships, we stopped in at the Envoy hotel to use the restrooms. I remember this restaurant being here, but it's been quite some time. Since we could use a drink and some food, we saw 2 spots open up at the bar so we grabbed them. The place was packed! The outside was slammed. Plus, they had live music which was pretty cool. So, we decided to stay for a cocktail and an app. We ordered the guacomole which was good and I had their Clover Club cocktail, one that I have been meaning to try due to a competition bartending show on Netflix. The cocktail was excellent I had to order another. We didn't plan on staying long, but after meeting some new people and enjoying great conversations, we stayed for awhile. The bartenders looked pretty busy and very overwhelmed but they did the best they could. It was a great time! I know we will be back again for dinner or another time to try their full menu. Definitely a place to check out for sure! Cheers~ read more

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Don't come here unless u want to wait one hour for a sandwich. Literally still here, sitting w a three year old, and had to bother/remind them that we're still here waiting, and to please at the very least get us the chips and guac, which we ordered 50 minutes ago. It's busy but not packed. I get being understaffed, and maybe that's the case, but if so--don't seat us or let us know that service workers are understaffed or behind. Fine for a beer, but if u want food go somewhere else. read more

This bar is in the lobby of the Envoy hotel in the seaport district of boston. They were having a little pop-up of women in sports and so they also have some theme drinks where some of the proceeds go towards a charity. My friend and I sat at the bar and it did take the bartenders a little while for them to come over and take our order and it was not when that busy. We got drinks to start. I had the Green legacy, which had Tito's, muddled cucumbers, simple syrup and lime juice. Garnished with a cucumber ribbon. I forgot what my friend had. And we both got the smash burgers that were surprisingly very tasty. They didn't ask how we would like it but it seemed to be cooked just the way I liked it. read more

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Usually I'm not a big fan of hotel food. Para Maria is an exception. I stopped by for breakfast while staying at the Envoy Hotel. I ordered the Cuban breakfast sandwich. The sandwich was one of those sandwiches where no words had to be spoken. It was built perfectly and the taste was fantastic. While I wanted to eat every single crumb, it was too much food for me. I loved it, though. The restaurant was pretty quiet during the morning hours. Even if I wasn't a guest at the hotel, I'd come back to eat here. read more

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Pleasantly surprised by this, I usually do not do dinners at the restaurants in hotels unless it's late night. We shared a few apps, cocktails and split a sandwich.. the food and service were amazing read more

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Great food, excellent service. Took my team for lunch there, even though we arrived almost a hour late they still seated all 13 of us. Everyone enjoyed the food there.. read more

So this place was awful. The customer service was polite but not very attentive. There wasn't a lot of people there but a lot of staff and it just seemed it took forever to get things going. My steak was edible but I asked for medium that was well done. The food is under seasoned and not very good. The shrimp and toast is an entree but is more like an appetizer. Tbh we got a 30 credit for staying her and it wasn't even salvageable. read more

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Para Maria is located on sleeper Street on the first floor of envoy hotel, great hotel with beautiful views of Boston. The food was lackluster. The shrimp was swimming in a bath of oil and very salty and the amount of guac they gave you was definitely not enough for the chips. I think they could do much better. read more

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Para Maria in Boston's Seaport District is a very cool spot in a great location. The vibe felt upscale, but not pretentious, and the staff and servers were very friendly and inviting. I visited late on a Friday night with a girlfriend, and it really was the perfect atmosphere to sit and chat over a glass of wine. However, I thought the food was just fine. I ordered the Pork Katsu Sandwich and my friend ordered the guacamole and grilled corn ribs. My sandwich was very tasty and the flavors were good, but the pork itself was hard as a rock! As soon as I picked it up, I could feel through the bread how overcooked the pork katsu was. It was so dry and felt like biting into a slab of cement. Although I was really disappointed in the execution of the entree, I still had a pleasant overall experience. This would not be my first choice of restaurant when visiting Boston, but if you're looking to sit and catch up with a friend over drinks, then Para Maria could be the spot for you. read more

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Okay guacamole, lack on flavor or season on both food or drinks , sat at the bar first, bartender greet us with "hey" and dropped just drink menus , no water , no asking if we wanted food, asked to be moved to a table, Sofia the server didn't care at all to check on us at all the whole time we were there, or check how our food was (probably understaffed) hard shrimp with a supposed mango aguachile that tasted like tap water with color , unsalted corn ribs. good spot if all you want is a beer or a glass of wine after work . Not good for a dinner or lunch date . read more

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The 261 pop up experience was just a couple pictures in the back corner so if you didn't know it was there you'd have no idea anything different. The drinks and food were good but everything is generally overpriced. read more

Arriving in Boston this evening I decided to low key it by having dinner at the hotel restaurant. The atmosphere is nice, opening up to the water (the bartender nicely offered to close the sliding doors leading to outdoor dining if it was chilly). I tried the tuna tartar and the mussels. Tuna passable, mussels good -flavorful with sausage bites and charred tomatoes. A few things seemed slightly off - the plating of the mussels and a cloth napkins that had a rancid smell. Not the best if I'm googling "why would a napkin smell rancid" during a meal. I would eat at the bar again (maybe sans napkin?) if I were staying at the hotel but would not go out of way to return. read more

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Really good deal for dine out Boston. Would definitely come back. Every dish was delicious and flavorful and generous portion. The churros was outstanding also has filling something like hazelnut. I suprised thehouse was not busy. read more

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Not the most welcoming place at all. The interior is beautiful, but the waitstaff is not what you'd expect at a top hotel like this. They make it clear that this restaurant is NOT for everyone. read more

We were staying at the envoy and had heard great things about Para Maria, so we tried this lovely restaurant. We sat outside and watched people go by and the vibe was so cool in the restaurant and the area by the water. ALL the food was delicious, even the Korean style fried chicken, so different, so good. Our server was named Rory, she was adorable and attentive. It was a great experience!! read more

I went here for patio cocktails on a Wednesday evening and had a great time! I got the lychee drink and my boyfriend got the hibiscus drink. Both were great and well garnished. We also got the croquetas and those were tasty as well! Great outdoor drinking/snacking experience overall. read more

Para Maria - Cocktails - Wine Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Went to Para Maria with my friends to share some snacks and a couple pitchers of sangria. It wasn't anything out of the ordinary but not a bad experience either. I'd say my favorite items were the croquettes and the taquitos. Service was friendly and quick, and there are plenty of larger tables so good for groups. read more

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Appetizers and entree were very good. Squash was tasty and chicken wings were really crisp and well prepared. Flank steak was tender and came out medium rare just as ordered. There was a long wait between starters and entree. Ambiance was fine. read more

I came for dinner on a weekday which was pretty empty at first. Service was way too slow and although our server was nice, he also seemed to disappear whenever I was actually looking for him. The price point Para Maria tries to pass as doesn't quite succeed but at least the food is good. Not good enough for me to pay to come here again, but I'd recommend it for a work lunch or dinner. Braised cauliflower main ($27): a little salty at first, but delicious otherwise. Kind of pricey for a giant cauliflower steak. Smoked tuna tartare ($18): so tasty I wish the portion had been bigger. Grilled street corn ($13): good street corn with a twist; I had to resist licking the spicy dust off my fingers, but also...easily made at home. One of my pet peeves is when the salsa to chip ratio is bad and it was really bad here. The salsa provided was only enough for half of the chips. I hate food waste, but I'd prefer more chips than less salsa. For $13, it wasn't anything special. Malta chocolate float ($13) was a light but chocolatey and malty way to end the meal. Not enough gelato for my liking, but I've never had a malt float before and I enjoyed it. read more

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We only had breakfast. The eggs were made as I like them, over medium. The potatoes were crunchy and very tasty. Lots of bacon cooked just right, just crispy enough. My order also came with an English muffin that you got to butter, yourself, with a jar of jelly. All was cooked to perfection. Service was friendly, and they kept the coffee, coming. Lovely room, with lots of natural light, comfortable seats, and quite roomy. read more

The food is great, but not sure what's going on with the service as it started off great but dwindled quickly. They automatically charge a service fee, which is fine as long as you're able to provide the appropriate service. It felt off that you had to request for very simple things like water, and no one checks in during the meal. I would like to recommend the venue, but the service was just a hurdle that I am unable to overcome read more

The envoy must be one of my favorite hotels. Somehow, they managed to keep this little secret right behind the check-in desk. I went today to go eat at the rooftop but upon getting there it's not quite how we used to be so not too much seating where you can like dine and they do have a short like lunch menu. But the delightful young lady instructed me that downstairs had a restaurant and they served brunch, so that's what I decided to do. The ambiance and the decor are so cute that it's a little spot where you can chill full bar, good music, lots of vibes. The menus are something freaking else. Everything is astronomy based, and you get to pick your food through zodiac signs. The drink menu is a little pricey, but they do have a full bar, and you can get whatever you want. They specialize in like tacos other than that there was like some salads, and honestly I can't really really remember quite what else I did take pictures of the menus so you can take a look at that. Of course it's Seaport so parking is scarce. I know that before you go anywhere. Our server was super cool, but it was weird that for a period of time, no one was nowhere to be found, and the place was pretty much empty. However, they were super sweet and really kind, so shout out to them. My fish tacos were absolutely freaking delicious. Whatever that sauce is that they put on it combined with that mango is delicious. I usually don't like cooked foods or fruits in anything that I eat. But this was definitely a great combination. The card in the assado tacos was okay, but it's definitely good worth it. Just for reference is $15 for the three little tacos you see here, but they do pack flavors, some do with that information as you will. read more

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The food options were not only limited but most of the items that were shown in the website and Yelp were not available on the menu. Of the three items we tried only one was worth the trip. The tuna tartar was delicious, the shrimp ceviche was supposed to have a mango salsa which it did not. It tasted like overcooked shrimp in lemon juice and the wings were tasteless. The bubble cocktail was ok but not worth the price, we left disappointed. The waitress was pleasant though! read more

We stopped in for drinks & a small bite & we're not disappointed at all! The drinks were unique, tasty, & a great value! Our waitress was super friendly & offered great recommendations. The restaurant was clean & modern. read more

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We love coming to Para Maria! Chef Tatiana and her crew do an amazing job. My favorite is the salmon and my husband's is the whole fried fish. The chips and salsa are a great way to start out your meal. And don't forget to end it with the guava cheesecake. I was too full to eat it at the restaurant but they did a nice job at packing it to go. It was TO DIE for. Can't wait to have another dinner here! read more

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I've been to Para Maria a few times now and I always enjoy the food every time I go. I loved the paella and the steak. The chimichurri sauce they used was so delicious! The restaurant has an open vibe to it and I've never been sat right next to other people. It's a great spot for both large groups or small. read more

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This restaurant is really fancy and has a really bright atmosphere. It is located on the first floor of Envoy Hotel and the inside is really spacious. I really enjoyed their drinks which had a lot of decoration like flowers and bubbles. The cocktails were really unique and really tasty. I really liked the food their which I got the pineapple baby ribs and mussels. I really recommend the baby ribs which was really tender and seasoned really well. I also got the steak and it tasted amazing. The server was really nice and helpful giving us information of each of the menu. I highly recommend going for special occasion. read more

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Food and cocktails were good, but service was not. The waitress was slow to greet us and take our order, she forgot to put in our appetizers, and our water glasses stayed empty for half the meal. It was a Wednesday evening and the restaurant wasn't packed. read more

Had breakfast at Para Maria after a night of staying at the Envoy. I have to say that I think that the avocado toast with smoked salmon was the best I've ever had. The toast was a great doneness and the avocado cut thin and fanned across it. It was perfectly ripe, buttery, and piled high with smoked salmon. I couldn't finish it. If you're a fan of avocado toast this is definitely a must try!! read more

Never heard of the restaurant till I decided to come with a friend for Dine Out Boston, the menu was $41 per person. The food was tasty, I got the chicharrón empanadas and the chimichurri was the best I've ever had. Pictured is the Petit Filet which was also super tasty, the asparagus was cooked perfectly. Our waiter was super friendly, the noise level was low but they were playing really good spanish music. Only downside, we knew this was an upscale latin restaurant, but the website talks about getting an ice cold margarita and maybe we didn't read the drink menu correctly but there wasn't any specialty margaritas on the menu, I did end up getting a margarita and a my friend a spicy one so it's there if you ask! read more

Para Maria - Petit Filet - Wine Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

bad food (very salty tortillas chips), empanadas overcooked and greasy; wobbly table for the overpriced menu. Omar

Upon entering the restaurant, I was immediately struck by its elegant decor and romantic atmosphere. Unfortunately, my overall dining experience did not live up to the initial impression. To start, the service was lackluster. Our waiter, even though it was not his fault, but he seemed to be the only server of the night while also bartending. Shows very poor management. Even though there was little to no crowd at this restaurant. Service was very slow, even though he was a nice waiter, it took 25 min to be checked on when we first arrived. The appetizers were unremarkable, and the entrees were underwhelming. The bbq ribs was particularly disappointing. Very strange bbq sauce on them. The desserts, while slightly better than the entrees, were not enough to save the meal. The churros were a little too sweet, and the chocolate sauce was nothing to rave about. The burger was the best thing on the menu by far. Although it was very messy, it was so delicious. Every other item, I could not see myself paying that high of a price point for. In conclusion, while Para Maria may have a lovely ambiance, the food and service were subpar. For the high price point, I expected much more from this restaurant. I would not recommend it to others, and I do not plan on returning. read more

Let's start with the $20 margarita. I know inflation is bad, but it wasn't even good. As if Seaport needed another Mexican restaurant...? Every other Mexican restaurant in Seaport's margaritas are no more than $12 and taste way better. $5 for one bland taco with dark meat? I felt I was getting food poisoning as I was eating the taco, given the green slime they put on it. The $10 guacamole looked like it was freshly squeezed out of a tube of fake guacamole you can probably buy somewhere. You have be a gullible tourist to eat here. Sadly, I live in the neighborhood, so I have no excuse. read more

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I strolled in on Friday night to this terrific new hotel bar. It's directly across from the barking crab at the envoy hotel. The cuban music lured me in! The chef is a Cuban woman and had A moment in reality TV. So now this is officially my new favorite summer outdoor space. Note, however it is a pop-up. It does not take reservations. Walk in only. Vamanos! read more

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We had late evening plans in Seaport and this was such a nice quiet place to stop in for dinner. It was a little difficult to find because it was inside of a hotel and we didn't notice any signage. Upon walking in it felt really cozy with the simple Christmas decor and dim lights. I started off with a Fresa Bubble which was a really fun drink and topped with a bubble that you can pop. The dishes aren't large so I suggest ordering a few to share and the one large dish we got also was good for one person. My favorite was the Grilled Street Corn, it's on the hotter side but I can handle mild and the kick gave it great flavor. read more

Para Maria - Wine Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Hi, I am writing to encourage individuals to not go to Para Maria. We dined there 6/26/25 as a party of 8. The food was terrible. The fish of the day was very dry and we had to add multiple lemons to be able to eat it; it was also very bland and lacked flavor. The birria empanadas did not taste like birria; the empanada crust was very thick; meat lacked flavor; and birria sauce didn't taste like birria. We were celebrating a special family reunion which I put in the notes when I made the reservation on Open Table. No one acknowledged our reunion or made us feel special. I even told our waitress and she said nothing. The worst part is that our waitress dropped silverware as she was clearing the table. It went to my back. Only by the grace of God, the knife landed horizontal. Otherwise, the knife could have landed vertically and stabbed me. I ate here once several years ago and it was great. This time was terrible and the last time. Please go elsewhere! read more

I stayed in the Envoy Hotel and Para Maria is on the first floor. We stopped in for a drink and some snacks. The drink menu was perfectly my only complaint is that the food menu was a bit limited. Otherwise, the shrimp was delicious, I just wish there were more options. read more

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Enjoyed the most delicious meal on Tuesday night at Para Maria. Greeted warmly at the entrance and brought to our table the waiter guided us through the menu. Excellent cocktail menu and wine menu. We will be back again! read more

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Chef Tatiana has done it again. Try the Mexican hot chocolate French toast or anything on the menu. It is all delicious! read more

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Great service, best food and very accommodating staff. Chef personally stopped by to check on us. read more