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    Peka Restaurant

    4.4 (108 reviews)
    Open • 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Nachos
    Kaylena M.

    Started off super strong, but unfortunately went downhill quickly. The atmosphere was great!! Nice music, good vibes, and a very friendly waiter at first. We ordered drinks and food, and the drinks came out quickly. However, we ended up waiting over an hour for our food, even though the restaurant wasn't busy at all (we were one of two other groups). To make things more frustrating, the tables who arrived after us were already being served. About 30 minutes after ordering food, our waiter came by and asked if we wanted anything else, and we said no, we were just waiting on our food. He said okay, but then didn't check on us again for another 30 minutes. When we finally asked about the delay, he responded, "that's why I asked you before," which felt dismissive and confusing, considering he was the one who forgot to put the order in. By the time the food arrived, it was actually really good, but the experience had already been overshadowed by the long wait and lack of communication. Really wanted to love this place. I would give them a second chance.

    Shaleah T.

    Peka is consistent with great food. I had the garlic shrimp, beef empanada, and whole snapper, all were absolutely astounding! The food was beautiful and worth the brag, the bathrooms were spotless and great for a mirror selfie, and the live music was amazing. We were with a large group celebrating a birthday, and overall, the atmosphere was full of good vibes and great energy. Our server was wonderful throughout the meal, but things fell apart a bit when it came time for the bill. She seemed confused and all over the place, which made things a little stressful and anxiety producing. Dear Peka, please invest in handhelds that let servers itemize by guest with an option to tap and pay. It's 2025, and that kind of upgrade would make a huge difference. My least favorite thing was the mocktail. It was flat and lifeless, which was disappointing given how incredible everything else was. Consider having a mixologist create some nonalcoholic drinks that are just as amazing as your food, because your dishes deserve beverages that match their level of excellence.

    Fish Tacos (3 per order) Plantains Guacamole
    Silky D.

    Good service and ambience! Amazing tacos! didn't think I could have a such good tacos in Brighton, MA but I was wrong

    Peka has it all! Great food, friendly and efficient staff and a fun, welcoming vibe In a tasteful and colorful space. Most recently our group of 15 watched a World Cup match on June 14th on plenty of large screens. Everyone was extremely satisfied. On an crazy, busy & loud night, service could have come apart but our server, Ana had her "A" game and smile right to the end of the night. She even came through with a cake slice, sparklers and bubbles brought by a group of servers for my sister's birthday. The owner, Katiuska, worked side by side with her team, managing any little bump without missing a beat. Some of the yummy food we had: a variety empanadas, fish tacos, arepas, prime churrasco, yuca frita, ceviche, margaritas, wine spritzers. We have had a private party, several meals with family and friends and now this event which adds to our great satisfaction with Peka! Gracías, familia Ulloa

    Happy holidays From MAHDA!!
    Jose C.

    We had our holiday Celebration at this amazing restaurant. We had an excellent time. Our server Sergio was very friendly and made sure our food was on time and our drinks were delicious. The ladies loved the sangrias, mojitos and many margaritas available. The cuisine was from all over Latin America. What a delight we tried everything. It was a Saturday. An amazing live band called primera clase Had everyone dancing. Salsa , merengue, cumbia and bachata. We had an incredible time. What a way to end the year. Thank you !!! #MAHispanicDental Association #MAHDA

    Fajita sides
    Jeremy S.

    Over all it was pretty good food, very hospitable host. The steak was very tender and the guacamole was flavorful as well. The decorum was kind of dated.

    Tres leches cake
    Lily C.

    The ambiance was so fun and loud, has really awesome night life vibes. The service was a bit slow and my boyfriend's food came out a lot earlier than mine, however that it most likely due to it being Valentine's Day when we went. The food itself was some of the best Latin cuisine I've h ever had. Their birria and carnitas tacos are to die for!!

    Taco platter
    Jennifer Y.

    The decor and seating was amazing with different rooms. Joanna was amazing, attentive, she knew the menu and made sure we were satisfied w our meals and drinks and that they were on point. They had live music after 8. The shrimp and tostones tapas was delicious, the charrasco steak was good i exchanged the rice for coconut rice which was the perfect choice. They surprised me with tres leches cake. My birthday experience was excellent and they had great spot for a photo op near the bathrooms and the other rooms also had wonderful art and color. I would definitely recommend for your next celebration!

    Bea T.

    Went here to celebrate my friend's birthday, and it was so much fun. They had a salsa band, and somehow my friend's father made his little dancing floor by the band, where there was no room., The place is fairly large with three rooms and it's a great place for birthday celebrations. The food is delicious. I had the ceviche and tacos and they were very very good. The owner Kat was super nice. She showed the entertainment room, which was a cute space for dancing and celebrations.. it seemed like it was well enough for the pop up place for people to come out and play. The sangria was good. Will be back here again.

    Red Sangria, Yucca Fries, Peruvian Ceviche
    Tessa L.

    5/5 Peruvian ceviche - very refreshing 5/5 flank steak cooked medium rare w/ cheese, salsa, rice, and beans 3.5/5 red sangria, on the sweet side 3.2/5 yuca fritas, flavor is there but not a crispy consistency Came here with a friend on a Tuesday night to check it out and would recommend! It's a nice place to enjoy dinner with a good amount of space between tables inside. Additionally, on Fridays and Saturdays there is live music starting at 8p. Will have to come back to enjoy dinner with the performance! We both had a good experience dining there as our server was prompt at taking our order for drinks and entrees - no issues with ordering or service at all. Would highly recommend the Peruvian ceviche and the flank steak w/rice and beans. They were amazing! For parking, there's no lot, but you shouldn't have any issue find a spot. There's ample street parking along the side streets that's a short walk away.

    Live music
    Anna F.

    We came on a Friday and had a fantastic time here! Live music, tasty cocktails, and great food! My favorite tapas dish were the tequeños. I had never had these before. They look like mozzarella sticks. They're the most delicious puffed pastry rods filled with melted cheese, that you dip in this guava sauce. The other standout dish was the yellow ceviche. I had wanted to try a ceviche with leche de tigre for a long time, and this lived up to the hype! I think leche de tigre is the special Peruvian marinade for the ceviche, with certain flavor profiles. I also enjoyed the gaucho skirt steak. Love that it had sweet plantains and yucca. I was also really glad we got the shrimp, which was an awesome combo I wouldn't have thought of (putting saucy shrimp on top of tostones). The cool thing was that after enjoying a full meal and mezcal cocktails, the musician started playing dance music and a bunch of people got up to dance bachata and salsa.

    Flank steak with chorizo
    Jacinda I.

    If you're looking for authentic Latin American cuisine, you won't want to skip out on Peka when you're in town. You walk into a beautifully decorated restaurant, with a welcoming ambience. Staff were attentive and the menu had a good selection. My friends and I all got something different but I have to say my flank steak with fried yuca, plantain and chorizo was an absolute flavor bomb and delicious! Their paella was also great, full of seafood and flavorful. We went on a Friday night and they had live music as well which was lovely. Definitely worth checking out!

    Dee C.

    I love it, the decor is absolutely beautiful. Great place for a date. There is plenty of street parking with a 2-hour limit. The staff is amazing. The food is good. I had the fish tacos and briria (sp) tacos. The staff is so cool that they have a full bar. So this is a great place to chill.

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    4.3(702 reviews)
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    A lovely restaurant, classy & approachable with a lively atmosphere & fun vibe. Great, tasty…read moreSpanish tapas, we usually go during a birthday or celebration. Food is adventurous & bold; memorable meals over the years: Fried Goat cheese with charcuterie meats, manchego cheese & french bread, have to do The Bocado Experience for 2 or 4, Jamon Iberico, Pato (duck pastrami w sherry glaze), tuna poke, atun de bocado (seared yellowfin saku tuna), braised pork belly, Spanish octopus, mussels in cream sc, twin mini Kobe style beef burgers, venison, fried calamari, lollipop lamb chops, seared beef tenderloin, classic paella & Paella de Mariscos, & baked flan for dessert. Just so fascinating - their chefs can put out such tasty small plates so quickly, each packed with such fresh & exciting flavors, always cooked to perfection (never over or under cooked). Get the sangria pitchers, bar is always packed & hopping. Dining room just got a refresh, but was beautiful even before with a great atmosphere also. Our least favorite was the rabbit (way too many small bones to pick out).

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    One of the new dining/bar areas in the expanded space.

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    Toro

    4.2(2.6k reviews)
    3.9 mi•South End
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    My family and I went to Toro last night for the first time in a very long time, and it was…read moreextraordinary; we'll definitely be back again soon. There were loads of options for vegetarians (which is not something I remember from our earlier experiences), I had a couple delicious vermouths, my wife had a lovely orange wine, my kids were happy, and the service was friendly. As always, Toro was packed (I think it's been packed consistently since the day it opened) and lively. What a neighborhood gem. Long may it remain.

    The waitstaff was fine. The front of the house was not. We had a reservation for 4 but had a last…read moreminute add to make it 5. We made it clear that we would gladly crowd the table and make it work but we're told that there literally weren't enough chairs. Which was not true. At one point we were told the the add could "stand" at the table. It is extraordinary that she made this statement. It is profoundly galling. I didn't catch her name but it was a slightly heavyset woman in a leopard skirt. I am sure they this is a lively spot with a decent rep and lots of business. However, when a place starts to think that they no longer exist to serve customers but rather that customers are lucky to eat here they will quickly go down hill-- frankly a sign that it already has. Arrogance is rarely rewarded in this industry. And this place is not good enough to be arrogant. The pluses do not outweigh the minuses. Our other opted to go off on his own. We ate. The food is wildly overpriced. $9 for 2 slices of a baguette with tomato puree. I make this at home and the food cost is about $0.75. The other items weren't quite as absurdly priced but I found the pricing for the pan con tomate idiotic. The food was solid overall, not amazing. The service was okay from the waitstaff but somewhat intermittent. The experience overall left a bad taste in my mouth. I was happy when it was over. To add insult to injury they allow smoking on the sidewalk tables and the people next to us were smoking something pretty vile from a vape pen.

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    Toro - The corn with sexy grill marks and dressed with aioli and cheese

    The corn with sexy grill marks and dressed with aioli and cheese

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    Solea Restaurant & Tapas Bar

    3.6(707 reviews)
    4.6 mi
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    A bewildering culinary experience. The portion sizes for these tapas are colossal. The beef skewers…read moreare massive, and the chicken empanadas might be a light lunch all on their own. But putting that aside, the hit-and-miss nature of each dish sucks the fun out of it. I would not recommend the beef skewers to anyone. While they looked gorgeous, they were downright chewy, with no tenderness or rendered fat to help me out. I almost always eat every bite of a meal, but I couldn't finish them. In contrast, the spinach had crispness, flavor, and raisins for real balance and a decent flavor profile. My spicy Solea (house) margarita was too strong, but worse, it was spicy as in hot, rather than spicy as in flavorful. It was like pepper was coating the back of my throat. On the other hand, the Basque cheesecake had great texture, on the outside and inside, and it was sweet and creamy. I found the service cheerful, and the space is great for large friend groups or for solo watching the World Cup. All in all, though, don't come here for the food.

    Solea in Waltham is a tapas bar with a warmly decorated interior and a format built for sharing,…read moreand when the kitchen is on, it makes for a genuinely enjoyable night out. We walked into a space divided in a way that gives tables a sense of privacy despite the larger dining room, and the atmosphere was lively without becoming overwhelming. The tapas format rewards ordering widely. The ceviche is fresh and well balanced, with enough acidity to make it a strong opener for the table. The lamb meatballs and lamb chops deliver on the richness that lamb focused tapas should bring. The beef tenderloin is a reliable anchor for anyone who wants something more substantial, and the shrimp and calamari are both worth adding to a spread if you are building out a fuller table. The paella is massive and feeds more people than you might expect, with the chicken and chorizo version being the more reliable order for flavor consistency. Where the experience gets uneven is in the consistency across the menu. Some dishes land clearly while others fall short, and the kitchen does not always execute at the same level across a large tapas spread. The ceviche and lamb dishes worked well on our visit, but a few other plates did not quite match that standard. Service held up well, though it can stretch thin during busier stretches. Our server was attentive and helped guide us through the menu, but the pacing slowed a bit as the dining room filled. For a tapas dinner in the suburbs with a good selection and a comfortable setting, Solea is worth a visit when you go in knowing which dishes to prioritize.

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    Solea Restaurant & Tapas Bar - Bar seating

    Bar seating

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    Pintxo Pincho Tapas Bar - Wall Mural - Picasso

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    4.5(668 reviews)
    9.1 mi
    •$$
    Takes reservations
    Romantic vibe

    We wanted to go here from my son's birthday, but since he works during the week and Saturdays,…read moreSunday is our only option and they are not open Sundays. Come Mother's Day and I am not a fan of going out on the actual day, but I did remember this place. We made a Saturday reservation, picked up my son from work, and headed over here. SO WORTH IT! I thought the spot was adorable and clearly well loved by locals and their own staff. You really get the feeling that all that work there really love the place. I like the menu items are not the "usual suspects" I see at most Tapas places, which are good but sometimes you want to shake things up. We got: Bolas de queso Patatas Aioli Croquetas De Jamon Croquetas De Verduras Solomillo De Ternera y Queso Cabrales Calamares Fritos Tabla de Quesos Pisto Manchego Albondigas De Cordero Iberico Peras Borrachas Torta De Chocolate All the menu items were flavorful and enjoyable. I think my favorite was the Croquetas De Jamon, if I had to choose just one item. We also decided to get two desserts - a pear dessert which seems to be their signature dish and the chocolate tort. While the pear was lovely, I was really in the mood for something chocolate so I enjoyed it more (but honestly cannot go wrong with either).

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    Pintxo Pincho Tapas Bar
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