Chicharrón! Yes please!…read more This place is always so popular whenever we come in for dinner. There's usually a wait at the door to be seated because the place is always jam packed with people. It's really worth the wait because everything is so darn tasty! We have dined in a few times and it never disappoints. I always like to get the Paisa entree because it comes with a huge side of crunchy chicharrón which I love! The non-alcoholic drinks are very good. They have a coconut drink which tastes refreshing and it's not too sweet. They also have a few margaritas and other beers. The staff is always super nice and accommodating. And even though it's always busy it's not too chaotic and the service is pretty quick. The food is always flavorful and cooked perfectly! It tastes like a home cooked meal and it actually feels like I am visiting a relatives house for dinner. Everyone at the restaurant always has a smile on their face and it's always just a great dining experience. Whenever I am in town I always think of this restaurant!

The service was amazing so warm and friendly. Immediately acknowledged us and took drink orders. We…read morehad licuados (fruit smoothies) they were so rich and delicious. Then our food order of 2 mini bandeja paisa was quick and delicious. Will definitely return and highly recommend.

Ordered take out: -…read moreMini bandeja: Loved the rice and beans (I know it's the most basic part of the plate but if a place can't master these, they lose me). Carne was dry. Chicharron was great. - Arepa: looks like a tortilla, so not the typical thick arepas I'm used to. So felt like I paid $8 just for a tortilla and small block of cheese - Tostones con guacamole: I prefer my tostones to be crispier, but they had great taste. - Cazuela de Mariscos: Great flavor. I put it on top of rice and enjoyed it with the other food, otherwise too heavy/dense on it's own. I didn't enjoy the mussels (I love mussels). They were too gritty.

" From Colombia with Love " For a moment I was…read moretransported in time to my aunt Mimi's house in Colombia. Where I spent many wonderful summer vacations as a child . We tried a little of everything on the menu . The smoothies our a must . Everything tasted fresh and delicious. The service was kind. Overall warm and welcoming. (For a moment I could feel myself eating at my aunts house in Colombia , it was that warm and welcoming of an environment ). The name of the restaurant " Con Sabor a Colombia " is the most favorable name for this establishment. Which translates to ; Food with flavor of Colombia. Parking is difficult but manageable. The prices are a bargain for the quality, portion size , experience and freshness.

Visited on a Sunday morning, and although it was packed, tables turned over quickly and there…read morealways seemed to be a place to sit and eat. My boyfriend and I got what felt like a feast for around $20: two types of cheese bread, an arepa, plantains, rice and beans, steak, eggs, and a large coffee. Everything was delicious, and the service was friendly, welcoming, and prompt. We only wish we had discovered this place sooner--we'll definitely be back!

Awesome spot for authentic Colombian food. Their empanadas were amazing and everything is baked…read morefresh, so definitely come early in the morning if possible.

Absolutely delicious! Everything my family of 7 ordered was amazing. Staff was friendly and…read moreaccommodating, felt like I was eating at my grandmothers house! Highly recommend! Will be frequenting this place often!

Great little Eastie neighborhood place. Friendly service, excellent coffee, comfy neighborhood…read morevibes near Maverick Square. Came over on the MBTA ferry, walked the harborwalk and had coffee and a snack. A perfect morning.

Hearty Colombian fare! We got the Patacón Mixta, Patacón con Pescado, and the Perro Paisa. Portions…read morewere absolutely massive and filled us up to the brim. The highlight for me was the fish, which was fried to perfection and very flavorful. Would be an amazing hangover cure!

Stopped in on a trip to Harvard on our way through Somerville. The food was incredible from start…read moreto finish, if you are looking for amazing Columbian food, this is the place to go. The waitress/shop runner was incredible, offering us many different suggestions for food, and the atmosphere was awesome! Everyone made you feel very welcome and it felt like you were in someone's dining room.

El Peñol 2 has been our go-to spot for years. We eat here at least 2-3 times a week, and somehow…read morethey never disappoint. In my opinion, it's the best Colombian restaurant in Massachusetts. The food is always incredible, and one thing I really appreciate is the consistency. No matter when you go, the flavors are always on point. I've tried almost everything on the menu and honestly love it all, but my absolute favorite is the Bandeja Paisa. The chicharrón is hands down the best around, the rice and beans are always perfectly cooked, and every plate tastes like authentic homemade Colombian food. The service is just as impressive as the food. The owners and the entire staff are incredibly friendly, welcoming, and make you feel like family every time you walk in. Even when they're busy, the food comes out surprisingly fast. Great food, amazing service, and the kind of atmosphere that keeps you coming back. Without a doubt, El Peñol 2 is one of my top three spots in Massachusetts for Spanish and Colombian cuisine. Highly recommend!

It's amazing food and service. A great experience every time I go. Large portions of delicious foodsread more

So my bf and I decided to check this place out and even though it has one review, this particular…read moreperson gave it 5 stars so i said... hmm mmaybe its really that good for Chelsea! well lets just say.... its was quite the experience! the place is located on a not so busy side street, across the street from an abandoned cemetery (it looks horrible!) and the building has only one window with bars on it. Now in my head i think, restaurant with no windows...odd but gotta try it anyways. You walk in and there is two doors one to the left one to the right, i suggest you take the one to the left! A couple of tables and a small bar is what you come across when you first step in and wonder, do i sit, do they have waitresses, is this only take out? Bf and i took a table in the center of the little seating area and a guy from the bar with a coat and scarf on came over with take out menus letting us know a waitress will be with us. Looking around i was quite amuse and curious to what i was looking at. At the bar was two girls one looked younger than the other but was being ass grabbed by one of the patrons which i figured was a friend of some sort but who knows. Then i quickly realized that these two girls were the waitresses! Younger girl comes over to say hi and take our order, we ordered two Pepsi's, montanero plate, and two meat tacos. The music was very loud and it seemed that they played the same 4 songs over and over again which was fine cause i enjoyed those songs but it seemed odd as well. The patrons seemed like regulars as they were very friendly with the waitresses as well which seemed odd but hey its a business! Our food came and surprisingly it all looked really good. The montanero's steak could have used some salt and maybe actually served hot, i got my steak room temperature it seemed but i was starving so it didn't matter to me, the beans were good, the rice was good as well but unfortunately the chicharon was dry and old. i will add though that the plantains were super good though and fresh (shocking!). this dish was 12.95, would i pay that again at this place. no i would go to Rincon Lemon in East Boston for the same price and way better quality. My bf's tacos needed salt according to him but there wasn't any shakers to be seen and we didn't feel like asking either as the waitresses seemed "busy" Another odd thing i witnessed while eating my dinner was our waitress was talking to a gentleman and rubbing his back, then noticed a pimple i am guessing and then proceeded to pop it! Gross and just odd but what can you do, apparently it looked ready! As we were waiting for the check we noticed that there was a couple of guys getting ready to start playing live music, which semi started as we were leaving and i am glad we left when we did, it did not sound good at all! For the 23 dollars that the bill was i would not go here again but hey its an experience but you can definitely get way better food in East Boston for the same or a little bit more money minus the zit popping show.

My definite go-to spot for Colombian food at it's finest!…read more When I go there I always order the "montañero", (mountain place) which is a HUGE plate of food with a little bit of everything. Two strips of platano maduro (fried sweet plantains), a long strip of chicharon (fried pork skin), steak, rice, beans and a fried egg on top of it all. All this for about $11. I believe a small house salad may also come as a side, but I can't remember because I was so into the food. To wash it down, I love getting me a "jarrito de naranja" which is an orange soda from Mexico. This place is a family-owned establishment run by the sweet mother and lovely daughter as well as other waitresses. This restaurant by day, bar by night is the place to go to eat some serious Colombian food, or to sit back, relax and drink a cold beer while watching a soccer tournament with other fans or to dance to Spanish music during it's regular bar nights. I give Las Palmas five stars because.... - the calm, inviting environment of the restaurant - the hot, delicious foods with reasonable prices - the extensive menu for all adventurous eaters (soups, salads, appetizers, entrees) to never get bored - the authenticity and genuineness of it all

This reminds me of places you would find in Latin America. Not fancy or elegant. Just order your…read morefood, and they give it to you. In this case the food is simple, but very good. We had pastels and empanadas. Plus the lulo drink, which was very nice. Ambiance isn't great, but the food is. And the lady behind the counter was very friendly.

A gem of a place that I stumbled upon after a late night tennis session in the area. I was looking…read morefor a spot for a quick bite, and I can happily say that I was satisfied with my food and experience at La Chiva! I scanned the large menu for an option to refuel and opted for the steak tacos, which were 3 for $12. They were stuffed with protein and topped with a tomato and onion salsa. I also couldn't resist trying a fried pastry or two with a wide variety of options they had available, so I ended up ordering a chicken pastel and beef yucca empanada. The staff here were really friendly and the service was very quick. Everything about this place was casual and efficient. This placed seemed like where all the locals went! In the heart of the busy area, La Chiva has plenty of nearby street parking along with a small personal lot. There is ample indoor and outdoor seating. And it has food readily available and they are open until 3am. A big tip is that they are Cash Only.

One of the best spots to get your Colombian pastries. This is my go to spot to get their cheese…read morebread. Please do yourself a favor and come try their cheese bread, beef empanadas, and churros! For dine in, it's a little restaurant/bakery so they have about 6-7 tables? I see a lot of choices for breakfast and it's always busy. Must try to dine in next time!

The food here for breakfast was just okay - but it could've been because we weren't sure what to…read moreorder. We got the 53 and 54 and both were decent, but nothing to write home about. The steak was seasoned well but pretty tough to chew. Main reason why it's 3 stars instead of 4 though is because we were given sticky cutlery - the knives they gave us had this clear goo on it, like glue or melted sticker residue. So we had to use their plastic cutlery instead. We came here because it was one of the few places that was open at 7am after our red-eye flight in, so the early hours was nice! They also have a couple of tables inside, so we sat there to eat. All in all, if you need a quick early bite, they've got what you need, but don't expect too much in quality. I'm tempted to try the chicharron next time though, because it looked quite tasty in the hot bar, just wasn't sure if pork belly is 7am food...