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    4.8 (61 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Trio Marino
    Christina K.

    A little hidden but an amazing spot!! The portions are generous, very reasonable prices and super delicious! Everything is made fresh and with care. The staff are really sweet and kind, providing great service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Other comments complained about music being too loud, but I didn't find that to be the case. The music created a nice vibe for the meal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great place and worth trying! We will definitely return

    Menu (1/3) as of 10/11/25
    Winston L.

    You're paying a premium, but the Peruvian food is worth it. The Tacu Tacu a lo Pobre and the Lomo Saltado both contained a nice combo of flavors, tender beef, and were a good portion size. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Don't let the area deter you, it's worth a try![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Wantan Frito (6Pc)
    Jeff K.

    Work in the area and starting to branch out as sick of the typical spots. I read up about here and stopped by after work and got: Guacamole con yuca frita (never had anything like this, recommend) Wantan frito (great) SOPA WANTAN ESPECIAL (so good) Alfajores (great) Will definitely stop by again to try more

    Aji De Gallina
    Chase S.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice peruvian restaurant with some great options, hearty portions, and nice low-key vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A little gem in the industrial area near some truck depots and the Encore. Parking here is tight but free. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside is small but cozy. The walls are decked out in cultural fare, TV is on repeat for some great Peruvian/South American shows and music videos. A little grimey in a good way.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service here is on pointe. They're very attentive, making sure everything is okay, eager to offer help and opinions on the menu. Food came out quickly. They were very accommodating and helpful for our young kids. The food was excellent. The lomo saltado was awesome as was the aji de gallina. We loved the trio criollo was the best order. We ordered way too much but had to try everything. It felt like I was back in Peru. The chinese Peruvian food is pretty cool and touted as the only restaurant to have their combined cultural cuisine. The prices were a little higher than I expected but the quality was worth it along with the service.

    Areeba Z.

    Came here for dinner on a Friday night. This place is a hidden gem in Somerville, right at Sullivan station. We had reservations since a lot of the reviews mentioned the space is small. Inside it's cozy and has about 5-6 tables. The interior and decor is on point. Their menu has a lot of options and specials and if you're a vegetarian, do not hesitate to ask them for veggie options (they have many!). I got the Lomo Saltado and my friend got a rice Nd bean dish. Both tasted amazing, the flavours and spices hit the spot.

    Michael W.

    The food was great as always. Took the chance to come on a weekend but feared it would be too busy, but it wasn't. Was able to get a table right away. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have great music playing with some lights that shift in color.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I could see they had many orders from online and over the phone, so my wife's food took a little longer, but it was worth the wait. We knew on the way here that there might be a small wait. Highly recommend as always.

    Cute decor
    Bill D.

    My daughter recently recommended this spot, so when we visited, this was our first choice for a late lunch. It's not a huge place, and it's right on the edge of an industrial area, but don't let that stop you from eating here! We had a fabulous meal! Started with tasty fried yucca (piping hot) and guacamole. My partner had the tallarin, which she really enjoyed! I had the Seco de Res, which was super tasty. My daughter had the Lomo Saltado with pesto linguine - perfect mash up of Peruvian and Italian dishes! The staff was very attentive, served us quickly, and were very engaged. We'll definitely be back!

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    Jose B.

    El Sabor de el Lomo esta muy Bueno pero la Porción de carne muy chica pero si que esta muy tierna tal vez es filete y eso es caro pero no creo de todos modos todo esta caro en estos tiempos el plato sale a $20 el arroz esta hecho perfecto y es jazmín tendré que volver a probar algo chifa. The flavor of the lomo saltado is very good but the portion of meat is very small but it is very tender maybe it is tenderloin and that is expensive but I don't think so everything is expensive in these times anyway the dish costs $20 the rice is perfect and it's jasmine. I'll have to go back to try something chifa.

    Monali Z.

    I can't speak on authenticity, but the food was incredible. I came with a couple friends and we shared a bit of each other's food. I will say, the The space it self is small and homey with around 3-4 tables that can seat up to 5-ish people. The service is great, just a little slower than what I'm personally used to at other restaurants (45min to get food after ordering). I highly recommend eating here, but don't come expecting a quick-bite. Pros: - The seco de res, lomo saltado and aji de gallina were really flavorful. The meats were tender and the beef easily fell off the bone. Spotlight for the peruvian beans, the texture and salt-level was perfect for my personal preferences. - Incredibly friendly service - Warm space to chat and joke with friends - Great value in terms of portion size and ingredient quality - My first time trying chica morada -- I generally don't like things that are overly sweet, but this was perfect and I loved the taste of the spices. Wasn't overdone. Cons: - Limited parking - Would have preferred to have some sauce for the fried fish, it felt a little underseasoned otherwise. Taste/texture fatigue set in for my friend half-way through. (Great portion of fish tho)

    Wonton Wantan Fritos (6 pcs)
    Maria M.

    I went to the Peruvian Taste Restaurant located on 78 Arlington Ave, Charlestown, MA 02129 to try authentic peruvian food. For appetizers we had the wonton fritos off their Chifa/Peruvian chinese section of the menu. The name "chifa" originates from the Mandarin "chi-fan," which means "to eat rice." The wonton fritos were paired with a sweet red duck sauce. These were delicious and people describe the flavor as having pork rinds (chicharon) and dumplings (siomai) at the same time. When I come back to this spot I want to try more off this section of the menu! Another appetizer we had was the Anticuchos. This was beef heart marinated in peruvian aji panca sauce. These were so good and probably the best tasting meat of the evening. For entrees we had the Mar y Tierra. This dish had fettuccine pasta with huancaina sauce, steak and shrimp. This dish was a unique combination and very tasty! We also tried the Lomo Saltado which was grass-fed steak, onions, tomatoes, rice and fries. The steak was so tender- I will be dreaming about eating it again! For dessert we had a peruvian ice cream flavor known as Lucuma. The best way to describe this flavor was that it had a hint of caramel/maple. We also tried Leche Asada which was very similar to a rice pudding. Everything was so good at this spot! This place deserves a whole lot more LOVE! I recommend it if you are in the area and want to try Peruvian food. Overall Rating: Food: 7/10 Affordability: 7/10 Ambiance: 6/10

    Arroz con Mariscos
    Rachel M.

    Food was incredible! My first dip into Peruvian food and the food was delicious and jam packed with flavor. This is a tiny restaurant that wasn't around much. No problem finding parking and because it's so small you definitely need a reservation. The server was so nice and explained all the entrees to us when we asked questions. Lomo saltado is a must order and I absolutely loved the ceviche and arroz con mariscos

    Churro
    Christian R.

    Small place, Food is definitely worth tasting. Even with such a small place, took forever for one of the two servers to come take our order. Parking wasn't an issue over the weekend. Plenty of street parking. The taste is authentic and generous portions. Cons for the location is the waiters are un attentive and lack of serving liquor. Even with those cons, the food was pretty tasty and worth the visit.

    Julia M.

    Amazing service and food! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Really enjoyed the different dishes and overall friendliness of the place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I recommend the arroz chaufa , inca kola, and alfajores.

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    Great food and service! Hidden gem! If your in Charlestown and looking for Peruvian food try this place

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    Cafe Bonjour

    Cafe Bonjour

    4.6
    (1.2k reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    We were in Boston for the weekend, and my wife had done a bunch of research to find a good…read moregluten-free breakfast spot. She was so excited when she found Cafe Bonjour because they had several gluten-free options on the menu. We took an Uber there right after we landed and were able to walk right in and get a table when they opened, which worked out perfectly because the place started to fill up! It's a cute little spot with plenty of seating inside, and they also had a nice outdoor parklet that would be great in good weather. We asked to sit at the bar so we could watch the cooks in action, which was really fun. The menu had all the classic breakfast favorites like eggs and French toast, along with some lunch options like hamburgers and chicken wraps. The staff was very friendly and attentive. My wife ordered the gluten-free eggs benedict and absolutely loved it. I had the Bonjour omelet, and it was delicious. Overall, this is a fantastic breakfast spot with great food, a fun atmosphere, and solid gluten-free options.

    Food was good, pretty standard brunch fare. Servings are not super large nor overly small. Their…read morepastries are not very fresh and a little too sweet/mushy. Service was lacking. Waiter didn't bring out water, didn't offer any cream or sugar for coffees, and was difficult to flag down to ask for extra plates/utensils. The inside is quite cramped and we were shoved into a tiny little corner. Overall a meh place for brunch. The appeal is the convenience of the location. Other than that I'd stop somewhere else for a brunch.

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    Mike & Patty's - Bay Village

    Mike & Patty's - Bay Village

    4.4
    (2.3k reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    My husband and I had some time to kill before an appt at Tufts. We were heading somewhere else for…read morea sandwich when we walked by this spot. The smell of bacon was too good to keep moving past it and we decided to head inside. Best happy accident!! Any place that has staff wearing shirts that say "Stoked for yolks" and has an array of pig decor- jackpot! The small menu was deliciously stacked with breakfast and lunch options; the griddle was sizzling, there's a drink fridge, and a spot to stand and consume. My husband got a turkey and I did a ruby melt; SO GOOD! I perused the menu, and the breakfast options all looked incredible! If you find yourself on this end of Tremont and you smell amazing bacon, follow your nose to Mike and Patty's - you will not be disappointed! Also, staff was super friendly! This place is a total package!

    This restaurant is tiny (175 square feet) and only has 2 seats - which were both occupied when I…read morestopped by around 11:30am. There's a small park with shaded benches about 2 blocks away (Elliot Norton Park) which is a great place to sit down and devour the food. I ordered the Mission Breakfast Burrito and it was delicious. As of August 2026, the website lists the burrito as $14, but the price on the in-person menu was $16. I would give the burrito 4 out of 5 stars because of the way it was wrapped - about a third of the burrito was just egg and cheese and the toppings (avocado, red onion, hash browns, salsa verde, crema) were crammed on the other side of the burrito. If there was a way for the burrito to be wrapped so all the ingredients were more evenly distributed - this would easily be a 5/5 breakfast burrito. One random detail that stuck out to me was that their drinks in their refrigerator were very cold - no lukewarm sodas here! I would come back here to try their signature "Fancy" sandwich. Overall, this is a very solid breakfast spot in Boston!

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    Milk-y way to quench your thirst! Try our flavored milk in banana, strawberry, or chocolate.
    Milk-y way to quench your thirst! Try our flavored milk in banana, strawberry, or chocolate.
    Fancy Sandwich (~$11) with hash brown

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    Fancy Sandwich (~$11) with hash brown
    Theo's Cozy Corner

    Theo's Cozy Corner

    4.5
    (844 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    One of the best breakfast I had in town! True to its name, this place is cozy indeed. The space is…read morevery small, so I wouldn't be surprised that there would usually be a wait. But we got lucky and we were promptly seated at the counter. I had the classic breakfast plate with bacon, sausage, home fries, and fried eggs. Everything was very delicious. The bacon just had the right level of crisp to it. It looks like there are quite a few long time customers to this place, which demonstrates that the quality of the food here is probably very consistent. The service here was awesome. The manager lady (her name is Regina) was very attentive, warm, and friendly. The ambiance overall like I said is very cozy. I always enjoy a good home made breakfast in a small diner. One thing to note that is that this place is cash only.

    5-star experience at Theo's Cozy Corner this morning. Owner Theo came from Brazil in 1989, started…read moreworking here as a dishwasher and bought the business a few years later. Smart man, great little corner. (Note: I asked him his story, he's attentive yet will leave you alone if you don't want to chat.) This place is clean, the menu variety is plentiful without being overwhelming. Prices are extremely reasonable. Food is fast, high quality, and tasty. I've found my go to breakfast spot when I'm in the area, I'll be back! Of note, bring your debit card for the ATM next door. Cash only.

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    Definitely a cute little cozy corner
    Definitely a cute little cozy corner
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    The tiny street Theo's is on.

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