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

Really enjoyed my experience at this restaurant. The ambiance is fun and lively, across from the barking crab at the bottom of hotel Envoy and the food is delicious. The menu has small and large plates, best to share in my opinion, so that you can try a bunch of different dishes. My personal favorite was the calabaza, a roasted pumpkin type gourd with both spicy and subtle tones of sweetness. It is not over powering at all, just the right amount to keep you excited by each next bite to try and distinguish all the flavors. read more

Para Maria - Calabaza! Best item on the menu! - 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

Came here for lunch with my kids but unfortunately they only do breakfast or dinner and dinner doesn't start until 3 pm. Breakfast was good. A friendly place with clean bathrooms. Price is good and the location is great but no street parking. We paid $40 for the parking garage just for lunch!! read more

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Great food, service and ambiance. Food is is delicately prepared and served with good hospitality.

Food was imaginative and excellent, as were the cocktails. Cool environment also, especially when the weather is nice and they open the patio. read more

We did not dine out at the restaurant instead of getting some take-outs so the taste of food is definitely not as good as in person for sure. But in general, I do like the dishes better than some of my guests. We had compressed watermelon "ceviche" (this one you definitely want to eat at the restaurant!), patatas bravas, caprese heirloom tostada, crispy fried fish tacos, Korean beef tacos, mojo heirloom cauliflower, orzo paella de mariscos, and picahna steak frites. My favor dish was picahna steak frites. This is definitely not your average Mexican restaurant so I will pay a visit in person someday. read more

Food is excellent ! Try there shrimp or cheese Chicken Quesadillas, it out of this world! WOW! Servers and hosts are always super nice! read more

The restaurant sits in the Envoy hotel and it's super cute. The drinks and appetizers were very tasty. We sat outside on their patio because of good weather in Boston. Our server was amazing and super attentive. read more

The NY strip is 12oz and it's one of the best ive had! Well seasoned, cooked to perfection. Service was great too! We had drinks in the rooftop then went downstairs to dine. Restaurant is clean and price is fair. Recommend! Must go when in Boston. read more

Para Maria - Ny strip - Wine Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Hosted a reception with drinks and apps at The Envoy's rooftop lookout and then dinner at Para Maria to celebrate both a milestone birthday and anniversary for 13 people. The manager, Joe, was extremely helpful in connecting us with the right people and getting it all organized. We had the best spot on the rooftop with amazing views of Boston's seaport area. The drinks and apps were spot on. Then we headed down to dinner which we planned with Chef Tatiana. All the food was delicious!! Our group especially loved the grilled street corn, plantain chips with guacamole, and paella dishes. Everything was amazing and the service was wonderful. Thank you for a terrific evening!! read more

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The food is unbelievably good here. Very nicely designed interior as well. Can be quiet or a bit louder depending on when you go.

Amazing food, atmosphere and staff! If you're in Boston this place is a must! Every appetizer, meal and drink were to die for! Breathtaking views and you'll be lucky if your server is Alyxandra! She was awesome read more

The atmosphere was very relaxing and the servers were very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu items. The food was very unique to the market offering a variety of small bites/appetizers like a delicious Brussels and Kale salad or the Sizzling Sweet Shrimp. if you like fish, on the Large Plates menu, the Whole Fried or Roasted Fish was amazing, with a charred tomatillo sauce, chili garlic and fresh herbs. We went in late March, but will definitely go back in the warmer weather to dine in the rooftop or outdoor patio on street level. They do have Igloo's on the rooftop to accommodate drinking and dining in the colder months, but we opted to dine in this visit. A definite must on your next visit to Boston and the Seaport District!!! 5 STARS!!! read more

Overall a decent place, we came for breakfast. Food was good and the atmosphere was nice. A little slow on the service even though there was only four other tables at the time but if we were staying in the Hotel above it I think we'd go, maybe wouldn't go out of our way to come back though. read more

We enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Para Maria tonight! Absolutely delicious and beautifully-presented food and drinks. Even our classic small plates - patatas bravas and street corn - had a bit of something special in them. We each had a great cocktail, then chose the steak and the seafood paella. Plenty of food, but we weren't ready for the meal to end, so we shared some lovely churros. Our server gave a helpful recommendation when asked, and was attentive but never intrusive. The space is interesting and upbeat, with nice glimpses of the skyline from the tables that are near the windows. read more

Excellent! We made the choice of dinner in the city at Para Maria in the Seaport. Martins party of 4! The food & drinks were amazing. Chef Tatiana's food is seasoned to perfection along with great presentation. Our server Alyxandra was so accommodating and made great suggestions from the beginning with appetizers to the ending with dessert. Always smiling. Very welcoming atmosphere and friendly service. We will be back! Oh did I mention the mojitos! Delicious read more

Para Maria - The start, mojitos and appetizers - Wine Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We had a great meal at Para Maria last night with great food and even better service. It started with a friendly greeting and an opportunity to choose the table we wanted. We ordered cocktails both of which were top-notch. For appetizers we got the chips and salsa and patatas bravas, which were delicious and nicely spicy. The salsa was good but chips lacked a little crunch as though they had been out for a while. Not bad enough to complain about though. For the main course my wife got salmon and I got the burger. Both were superb. But the best part was the service. Our waiter, Sebastian, was friendly, engaging, and intuitive. He paid close attention without hovering and entertained us with wit and charm when we did talk. It's in a great location in the Seaport although Google Maps brings you to the wrong side of the building. Just walk to the opposite side of said building and you'll see it facing the Barking Crab. read more

I love the ambiance. The bar was very upbeat and fun. The bartenders were very nice and polite. Hint: ask the bartenders for their off-menu signature cocktails - The Pumpkin Spice Royce) read more

What a beautiful dining room and a great menu. The food is delicious. My son and I just loved the ribs appetizer - they're fall-off-the-bone. And the steak entree and the salmon entree were beautiful to look at and just delicious. We especially loved Chef Tatiana's version of cheesecake - with the lemon-infused ricotta and separate biscuits. Michaela is a lovely server. We will be back. read more

Food and service horrible Stay away!!!!! Manager on duty said we couldn't have a drink after our first round when it was our first drink all of the night , maybe because half our party was drinking water they were mad read more

Amazing food, gracious servers, the best service, and innovative wine selections. The tuna tartare, swordfish kabob and mussels rock! Homemade everything from scratch by an amazing chef Tatiana! A must go! read more

The Bartenders were very friendly. Very tall and handsome and understanding to his customers needs. He predicted I needed something and had it in hand before I asked read more

Para Maria - Wine Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Anna and Christian are awesome. That damn espresso martini is delicious and I don't even like them.

Nice ambiance, good drinks. Food took way too long to arrive and the portions were ridiculously small. Had the chipotle monkfish. Two chunks of fish, a bit of chard, two things of corn and popcorn. Legit popcorn. Left hungry. Fish was alright but nothing mind-blowing read more

They were available for booking outdoors on OpenTable, but when we came in said they weren't seating outside. We asked if they had a table near the outside, but they checked and said "don't have anything" and sent us away, even though there were plenty of tables. We think it's because we were dressed casually and they decided we weren't fancy enough for them. read more

This place is terrible. Overpriced small portions. And very slow service. We asked for extra chips and salsa and got charged twice for them. The bill for chips and salsa was almost $30 by itself. Absolutely ridiculous. read more

We came to Para Maria for a nice Sunday lunch to relax and it was actually the least relaxing experience of the whole week. Service was slow from the start, cocktails even tho overpriced, were rather disappointing. All the staff just seemed like that would do amything to avoid contact with customers. My boyfriend pointed that it looks like everyone is very hungover and thats exactly how it felt like. Unfortunately the food didn't save the day. I'm sorry but defrosted shrimp with some chopped tomato and tortilla chips is not ceviche! No water refill, no offering of another drink and at the end it took 25min to get a check which had items on it we haven't ordered!! Maybe we were just very unlucky with the day and service but I can only rate it on the experience we had and it was one of the worst ever. Such a shame as the place looked like it could have a really good potential. read more

holy. so expensive and the food was really bad. got the cauliflower for $27 (!!). the avocado on it was CRUNCHY. service was very slow as well. can't believe i paid almost $30 for some veggies, some of which i couldn't even eat. read more

Excellent experience. Beautiful outdoor seating, highly recommended for a nice low key night out. The motivation for the review, however, was the burger, which was the best I've had in years. Flavorful and just hit. My wife enjoyed the tuna tartare, so nice mix of options for everyone on the menu. read more

My favorite place to come to in Boston. Great restaurant for food with a fun rooftop bar right above it. The food was great here and the service was fast and friendly. I had emily as my server and she was very easy to talk to and helpful. Couldn't recommend this place more. read more

Amazing food. I almost lowered the rating because of the high prices but the food was too good. We shared small and large plates: tuna tartare, plantains tamale, patatas bravas, NY strip, yuca gnocchi, and octopus. All great. read more

I went to this restaurant to have dinner and drinks with a friend. The food did not disappoint. I loved the atmosphere of the restaurant. Our server, Emily was kind and knowledgeable. Will be eating here again. read more

My boyfriend and I am during Boston restaurant week and loved the atmosphere. The food was good but the service is what killed the mood. I totally understand that it's restaurant week and it's busy, but I was hoping for at least one check-in from the server to get a water refill. Worth a one-time visit for the surrounding atmosphere. read more