Best food in Lawrence! Came from out of town and I will visit again before I leave!!!read more

fabulous food and service. great cocktails. can't wait to come back!!!read more

As a fellow Dominican I loved being able to have a brunch at a place that feels like home on the…read moreisland. The music and atmosphere are fun and comfortable and perfect for going out with a couple of friends or eating with a big group. The drinks were amazing and the food was incredible. The authentic Dominican cooking makes me miss home and I'm glad I have a place to get food of this quality here. Definitely would recommend!

Didn't know there was a location up here in Lawrence, MA to go along with the ones I know in NY, NJ…read moreand FL. Very impressive atmosphere. I had the Lechón Asado with steamed veggies. I kept it light since it was late at night. The presentation was great however the flavors did not live up to it. The lechón asado even though soft, tender and the meat falling off the bone lacked flavor. Not even a sauce provided to wake up the flavor. I had a few drinks there. Prices were reasonable and the restaurant very modern looking. Service was up to par as well.

We stopped by for lunch. The food was delicious and portions were big. Definitely got our moneys…read moreworth.

I thought I would give Mi Cocina a try. I was hanking for some fried chicken but they did not have…read moreany. So its a long "buffet" of you will, however they serve you. There is a menu board, but all in Spanish and no prices so not really sure how that all works. The buffet had chicken, salmon, yucca, spaghetti, 3 types of rice, stewed beefs of some sort. Stewed veg of some sort. Mashed potao, and also some fried empanadas. I had a baked whole chicken leg, house rice (rice, ham, egg, veg, spanish sausage) and some sweet pantains. All game to just under $10. A good amount of food, a good value. Taste- rice was sort of bland so I added some hot sauce. The woman server, did not know the menu well as could not answer my questions (what is it, whats in it, etc) Friendly but not sure I would come back.

This is a family owned Dominican restaurant that serves a variety of typical homestyle dishes. The…read morespace is pretty big. There's a large dining/ bar area and a takeout side with a few tables. We ordered the sancocho and rabo guisado (Oxtails), with white rice and plantains. The sancocho was pretty good. It had a lot of meat and vegetables, the white rice was perfectly cooked. I thought the sancocho had a bit too much garlic in the seasoning, but it was still great, especially since it was rainy and a bit chilly. The Oxtails were simply amazing! They were extremely tender and practically falling off the bone. The sauce was seasoned perfectly and paired well with the white rice. I've never had Oxtails this good at a restaurant. They tasted just like when mom recipe takes hours and hours to make since you want to cook it long enough for the meat to become tender. The service was very friendly and attentive, the food came pretty quickly. Prices were very reasonable. If I'm back in the area, I will definitely return and order the Oxtails.

After a long afternoon of shopping, my friends and I built up and appetite. We wanted something…read morequick that would calm our hunger for the drive home to RI. One of my friends was more familiar with the area and recommended we come here. She ordered a plate of fried pork with tostones, some guisado de res, and white rice. The total was around $20 which was fair for the portion sizes. The guisado was a bit oily but the flavor was really good and the meat was very tender. Since the tostones did not come with a sauce, we ended up dunking them in the guisado. The tostones were on the thicker side but crispy and tasty. The fried pork was good, although maybe a little bland. The lime helped a little bit with bringing out the flavor. The white rice was good. They offer a small, medium, and large portion - small was good as a snack for 3 people. I would come back and try more of their menu items. They have a parking lot, but it was packed and the snow didn't help. There is also street parking. It is in a lively part of town, so I enjoyed people watching while eating in the car.

Stopped by for their $7 lunch special and ordered two different meals. I ordered moro with pernil…read moreand atroz blanco with habichuelas rojas and bistec. The location is small with a couple of tables and difficult parking. It's worth a trip especially since they have really large portions with different meal options. Can't beat a $7 bargain.

The Food is alright. Not the greatest especially late at night. The service is actually alright…read more Ambiance is okay as well its on the smaller side but its fine

If you're looking for delicious, authentic Latin food, El Típico on Canal Street in Nashua is…read moredefinitely worth trying! This is a small restaurant with a huge variety of choices. It's not a self-serve buffet but you simply tell them what you'd like, and they prepare your plate. My go-to is the rice and beans with pulled pork, marinated chicken, and sweet plantains, and everything is always perfectly seasoned and tastes fresh. They also offer seafood, vegetables, empanadas, roasted chicken, desserts, and plenty of other options. The portions are very generous, especially for the price, making this a great affordable meal. The staff is always friendly and the service is fast. The only downside is that parking can be limited. However, there is additional parking available in the Margaritas restaurant adjoining parking lot, which makes it easier. Overall, great food, generous portions, affordable prices, fresh ingredients, and friendly service. A little hidden gem in Nashua that I highly recommend!!!

I ordered 2 lbs of assorted meats and the yellow rice. All I can say I don't have a clue why my…read moreDominican friends sent me to El Tipico. Maybe they really hate me? I have no problem with the fact that the floors were filthy, the TV was blasting, the tables were dirty, the garbage was overflowing, and the service was cold. It was the fact that the food was terrible. The keyword is "dry". So much so that it was all really inedible. Yes, the food was dirt cheap. But you get what you pay for. I'm sorry Dominicanas, if this is typical then I feel bad for you. Maybe I was supposed to go to Pollo Tipico? I'll have to ask my friends.

Very good. We had passion fruit drinks the food was delicious. Our server Maria was very amicable…read moreand attentive. Definitely recommend this place !!

Went with a large group from work. Everyone enjoyed their selection from the menu including…read moremofongo, grilled meats and fish.

Food is good as always, very flavorful and good portions. DJ was great service was attentive…read morealthough it was packed. Only downside is they don't have a proper seating system. If you know people you get in before others that are waiting it seems. Don't put a time limit on how long you can sit at a table so the wait can get extremely long.

The chicken sandwich was really lacking flavor, so much so that I put a ton of Tabasco on it. While…read moreeating, I noticed a bunch of yellow jacket bees flying around trying to escape. This made the experience rather unpleasant. They must have a bug problem. The service and prices were fine but nothing great.

Great service and atmosphere went by myself and felt like I wasn't there by myself if that makes…read moresense. The yola was amazing and the churrasco omg.

Never again will I go to Vaka in Lawrence, MA. We saw several cockroaches on table, seats & wallread more

Line out the door, so you know it's good. Friendly owners working in line side by side with their…read moreemployees. Authentic Dominican food experience! 5 stars!

I'm very disappointed with the service. The prices have gone up for the portion and service…read more We are very disappointed and unsatisfied with the service. We order Pork shoulder and when we got home it was pieces of cut apples. We tried many times calling them, we live 45 min away and until today no answer. I feel the rob on my face. Also they should not have the employee eat ing at same places while they're serving food.