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    Taino Restaurant

    3.7 (16 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Jennifer T.

    Went with some girlfriends on a Sunday around 2pm. Great experience. Dominican x Asian fusion was definitely not something in my wheelhouse to think of. But my friend recommended and it did not disappoint. They were at about 35% capacity at the time. Service was good. Our server was really nice. We got a wide variety of items. I don't recall the sushi roll name though. We all got the CHOFAN which was literally the most delicious new thing I've had in a long time. Literal. Perfection. They got steak and shrimp. I got chicken. All three fire. The best way I can describe it is like the most perfect fried rice you've ever had. We also got some table apps veggie spring rolls and gyoza. Both really good but I did ask for this like Asian Thai chili sauce instead of the one that came with the spring rolls because it's like a mayonnaise based sauce and I just wasn't really feeling it. That really complimented the spring rolls better to me. My cocktail was MEDICINA DE AMOR I $22 Hennessy, grand marnier, strawberry and lime juice. To me it was way too sweet and the other one that comes in the IV bag the server said was even sweeter than that. I had to put water in it. But it was cute and I wanted it so. Probably wouldn't get again tho. Restaurant vibe and decor was very aesthetically pleasing. Overall zero complaints. And highly recommend. There is a small Parking lot on the left side and street parking. Also, I heard that they just reopened with a new name so the outside is gonna say Havana but it's called Taino and says it on the door. I was a little confused when I pulled up.

    Vivica J.

    Service was Good , restaurant was clean, presentation of food was so beautiful and on point. All of our meals were good, the Palcha (passion fruit juice) was on point. The Sangria tasted yummy and had a kick to it. No one at the table was dissatisfied.

    Jasmarie P.

    Do I recommend this place? Absolutely. The ambiance is set to mixes of old school Latino music, from bachata, salsa, reggaeton, urbano to new school Latino. From cheerful happy birthday celebrations to chill date nights, you can enjoy the night and the food that's about to come. From the tomahawk steak, ribeye, churrasco to the daddy ninja, Chapi, mofongitos de yuca con pollo o ropa vieja??? You cannot go wrong. If you like sushi, but not a seafood person, THIS PLACE WAS MEANT FOR YOU. Sushi options include proteins such as chicken, beef, and pork. Explore, gain a little more knowledge about food culture here and try this Latin Asian fusion. The service has been outstanding. Granted, it's a busy place, so they're always running around, with great attitude! Owners are always on site and greeting everyone. I've taken about ten people with me who still race about it to this day. I've been here every week since the first week of June, 2025. Don't believe me? Ask the servers and bartenders. I love it there!

    Pescado frito

    The food is so flavorful and the presentation is everything. I've been twice with a big and small group and haven't been disappointed. A minor gripe I have is that both times there were some flies around that were had to keep swatting away, but I figure that's a given considering the area is Worcester it's tucked in. Overall, it was a good experience!

    El Fokin Ninja Roll

    I went for the first time a few weeks ago as a single lady. I went shortly after they opened around 3 PM and it's definitely a spot for couples.... I was the only single person at a table anyways.... Guava margarita was AMAZING! It was so good. Definitely the highlight. I also ordered the rice basket appetizer which was delicious and I ordered one of the sushi rolls. I was expecting more with the sushi roll. There wasn't much flavor to it unlike the rice baskets which were really good. I'd definitely come here again to try more items on the menu.

    Ninjafongo

    I came with my husband and were very impressed with this restaurant. The food was spectacular. We had El Foking Ninja roll and Ninjafongo and fell in love immediately! As native boricuas, we were especially impressed with how moist and delicious the mofongo was. We will definitely come back. Our server, Vielka, was very attentive and friendly.

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    The Service ,the food ,the ambience, top notch amazing .presentation of food was great also , friendly staff

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    Overrated, lobster was overcooked. Overall food was not good. Drinks were good that's why it got 1 star

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    This place was fantastic! So glad we found it. We enjoyed a great charcuterie board and the drinks…read morewere delicious! Chicken swarhma sandwiches were incredible. Everything hmmm is house made here! Wish I lived nearby....

    Pros: Cozy, British pub style atmosphere; interesting small plates, not too expensive…read more Cons: gets extremely crowded in the evenings; very loud when crowded; staff is snobbish I've been here a few times, and my most enjoyable experiences were during lunch. If you can sit at the bar or in one of the 2 tables by the window, you'll get excellent service. The charcuterie board is great, and the drink selection is also pretty good. However, the last time we came here, it was the middle of the afternoon on Valentine's day. I'm from Boston and Cape Cod and my partner is European; we look like it and we act like it. Upon a brief interaction with the hostess, we both felt spoken down to: "YOU'RE trying to come in on Valentine's day? Without a reservation?" This, coming from someone with a Worcester accent who was dressed like a boy going to church choir. We were shooed away into the dining area: "I guess you could stand over there and look at the menu". It's about 330 in the afternoon- most tables are completely empty. Then a different staff member, also with a working class accent, says "I need you to clear out of this walkway because this is for staff only", despite the fact that no staff were walking there and we had been standing there about 20-30 seconds. We left without saying anything as the hostess tried to say something to us. If you want to feel spoken down to, in the working class city of Worcester no less, come here. Alternately, if you're feeling aggressive and want to squeeze your way in to sit touching shoulder to shoulder, come here. The time before this, the hostess was a soft-spoken woman who mumbled a lot; we had to elbow people out of the way at the middle bar section, which is where she directed us. Maybe in another year I'll want to come back for lunch only. Honestly, I'd rather drive back to Boston if I'm going to be treated snobbishly.

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