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

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.

Super friendly staff that is honest. First thing I learned is don't get water...get a soda or…read morebottled water. Apparently water quality is poor according to staff, however fortunately they stated kitchen is good and food as well as other beverages were good. It's not in the best area of town, because I did see people acting a little reckless not far from it, but can't say for sure. I'd not walk here. Overall decor was good, staff friendly and big parking lot.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Great little place to grab some delicious Dominican food! Very friendly and helpful staff. Probably…read moremy new favorite place for Dominican food. Their rice and penguin beans is so good. Their chicharrones is the winner. It's very crispy and greasy good.

The food overall is a good 8+, the food presentation was clean and neat. All the meals were were…read moretasty and freshly served, nice hearty food, good portions. Service was excellent, attentive, friendly and fast, very professional, the staff is well informed about the food ingredients and its preparation, not waiting at all, they kept an eye on the progress of our meals to bring the next plate. Their ambiance is what makes this nice little "hole in-wall" a great place to eat and have a conversation while listening to the soft and animated music in the background without having to scream or be too loud unlike other Dominican restaurants we have visited in the area due to their loud music. Highly recommend place, prices are reasonably and almost forgot that they have a large wines and spirits list.

Service was great, waitress was sweet and attentive. Ate outside, nice music, good lighting, but…read moretables are a little small. Food took slightly longer than other places but it was outstanding!! Oxtail was falling off the bone, nice portions of food, amazing flavor. Fried chicken was well seasoned, crispy, and juicy. Highly recommend!

The food was lackluster (flavorless) as was the attitude of the waitress. Not friendly at all…read more The only thing going for this place is the outdoor seating and the decor. The tables were tiny - barely had room for two and we were a party of 3. Parking was a pain as the streets were closed for some festival. Found metered street parking about a third of a mile away after about 15 minutes of looking. Wouldn't return.

Terrible experience here. We reserved a table for 8 on OpenTable and got a confirmation. We had to…read moreadd an extra person so we called ahead. When we got to there we were told there would be a little wait since they don't have the tables set up yet. We waited for about 10-15 minutes and they set up tables for us but it only fit 6 people! They told us to sit down first and said they would add more seats once they become available. There's no point of taking reservations if you can't accommodate!

No chicken! You're selling chicken and there's no chicken? Then they tell me 5 minutes and made…read morewe wait for 30?? This is a terrible business!

I love the food here! The roast chicken, the fried chicken, the beans, etc... it's very top quality…read moreand healthier options. What I don't like is they don't seem to carry rice/beans pilaf but they do have white rice and beans . I've been here twice and enjoy my food!

We had a reservation to celebrate a friend's birthday and ended up running a bit late. I called the…read morerestaurant, and they were very understanding and told us it was no problem to still come--good customer service right from the start. We ordered a variety of dishes, including sushi, yuca stuffed with beef, chicken, and shrimp, yakisoba, and a few appetizers. Everything was delicious. The yakisoba was the only dish that took a little longer to arrive. Overall, the food was excellent, and I would definitely come back just for that. For anyone unfamiliar with the area, there is a parking lot behind the restaurant, which is very helpful. Street parking in front of the restaurant can be difficult unless you're very lucky The music was a bit loud, but nothing too bad. Overall, a great experience with amazing food.

Visited Vaka with a group of 10. The food was good, but the experience had some issues. We waited…read moreabout an hour to be seated despite having a reservation, because our table was given to the wrong large party. We were also offered sauces without being told there was an upcharge, & ended up being charged for an extra drink we didn't order. Tbh, this wasn't my first choice since this place has had service issues before. I guess I was too hopeful things would go differently.