Located in bow market and easy to find. I got the Colombian chicken empanada as a quick snack. The…read morestaff were friendly even though it was very busy due to the vintage market. It was crispy and filled to the brim. There was a bit more potato than chicken but it was enjoyable. It was juicy inside and flavorful. They had seating outdoor and more seating located around bow market.

Since we had just eaten lunch, we felt for a little snack while roaming around. We wanted to try…read moretheir Colombian chicken while the employees insisted on trying their impossible chorip empanadas. Both were very flavorful and cooked well but we still weren't fans of the imitation meat since the texture just wasn't there. It's a very small space with no indoor seats but wasn't a problem on that day since the weather was beautiful for the many outdoor tables. Overall, food wasn't bad but I don't feel so inclined to come again.

El Peñol 3 in Brookline. Very nice ambiance. Really beautiful. Clean, comfortable, nicely…read moredecorated. Doesn't have that rough Spanish restaurant vibe you sometimes get in Chelsea or East Boston. Much more upscale. People like that. The servers were very nice. Helpful, attentive, really great. Now, the runner who brought the food didn't seem to be in the best mood. That's alright. It happens. Prices were decent. The menu offers a lot, from full Colombian appetizers to full meals. Even has a kids section. My son ordered chicken wings and French fries. The chicken wings were delicious, juicy, perfectly done. For appetizers we had fried cheese with pineapple sauce and fried plantain with shrimp in a criollo sauce. Delicious, really fantastic. My wife ordered the sancocho de res, and she totally enjoyed it. I ordered a mixed plate with white rice, beans, tostones, onions, peppers, beef, and shrimp. Absolutely incredible. The tres leches was also terrific. Very well done. But then a group of six rowdy individuals came in. Completely destroyed the nice, chill mood. Total disaster. They were animals, folks. Total animals. Loud, obnoxious, so bad that a table of people actually decided to move completely outside just to get away from them. That's how disruptive they were. At that point, an employee should have stepped in and said, "We're glad you're enjoying yourselves, but there are others here trying to enjoy their meals too." It was out of control. Overall, a strong 4.6 stars.

" Traditional Colombian Food " This establishment is…read morelocated near my home . It's a traditional Colombian restaurant. It's a bit upscale and pricey . Not an authentic vibe more like a trendy vibe . Full bar inside as well . Music is loud . The food is good . The empanadas are made fresh as you order . That's the cool aspect about this place . (Usually at other places they leave the empanadas out). The service is not bad either . On a rainy day nothing like " soupa de Reís " at this place . Parking is limited to street metered, as they have no parking lot .

An empanada shop lining the Speedway biergarten? GREAT IDEA!…read more Don't expect authenticity here. It was a fancy empanada. I went with ham and cheese. Diced up little ham cubes (think Pondersosa buffet.) Too much bread though. My daughter had the Beef. It reminded me of a spicy French meat pie. The beef had a mixture of onion and chimichurri. It was good but not the best ever. A good option for the biergarten.

A cozy no-frills wine bar with an excellent selection, friendly staff and tasty empanadas and hot…read moredogs. I really enjoyed it, especially when hopping between Birds of Paradise and Koji Club in the same little plaza. Great way to close out an evening. There's a little grocery here too - where you can buy wine, canned/jarred goods and some prepared foods (flan, dolce de ledge, chicken salad, pasta salad, etc).

Amalia and her husbend who is the chef are amazing. They…read morefood is high end restaurant style but home made food. Love going here for dinner as well as just for drinks. Very cozy, clean and classy place in Watertown! Highly recommend. And when asked what is the name of the plants she told us the beautiful story of their life and gave us plenary ti take home for a good luck!

I could try to describe what this place was like, but you would just have to go and do it for…read moreyourself. Very unique atmosphere,food and cocktails. The hosts were so friendly truly a family run business. You really need to check this one out. It is a hidden gem! If I had to mention one dish, it was the best grilled octopus I've ever had. The preparation the smaller pieces more surface area for char and caramelization. It was perfection. I will definitely be returning.

I ordered a double because it's that good! I can't wait to be back in Boston to come here. The…read moreservice was great price point even better, and not to mention a well rounded staff that made sure i Had a great meal. Very True to Mexican culture. Great ambiance.

" The food is ok the portions are big though and it's affordable "…read more So the food here is ok . The portion sizes are big though and it's cheap . The service is ok . The vibe is welcoming. The staff is friendly. Parking is difficult but manageable.

We have to move, probably out of Allston (we're getting priced out after 30 years), and the place…read moreI'm going to miss most is La Mamma. It has always been there for us, cooking up tasty sandwiches, pasta, empanadas, burgers and fries, and pizza. The spinach & mushroom empanadas are the best. I do miss my favorite, the plain spinach empanadas that used to be on the menu (I'm hoping I'm not remembering that wrong.) We have tried many, many pizzas over the past 25 years. We love the Hawaiian, which has both ham and bacon. We like the Margherita, the Rustica, and the Buffalo Chicken Pizza...all the pizzas are yummy. You can get New York style. You can get Sicilian. So good. When we're in the mood for sandwiches, my husband loves the steak and cheese. They also have a selection of Chilean sandwiches--the Beef Chacareros is a bit pricier, but it's grilled steak with green beans, avocado, mayonnaise and tomatoes. I am partial to the pasta dishes, when I've saved the calories/carbs for it. My go-to is ravioli with eggplant parm on top. Oh my God, I love it. Although, I do take off the generous pile of melted mozzarella off the top--a bit too much fat and calories--you can eat it if you want! :-) I've also tried the Fettuccini Alfredo, a rare treat. but sometimes ya just gotta. Re-start the diet tomorrow, dude. I'm sure there are more dishes we've ordered from La Mamma and enjoyed. They have many options, whether you're a carnivore, vegetarian, in the mood for a salad, a sandwich, pizza, pasta, or just a hot dog. In all the years we've been ordering from La Mamma, they only made one mistake. We got a small instead of a large pizza. We called, and they sent another pizza out right away!

Food and Customer service is completely terrible. I will never go or order from this place again…read more People are rude and food is nasty. I recommend they close this place down.

We went to Orinoco a little under an hour before closing. We were seated immediately and the waiter…read morewas very attentive. We had hoped to eat some arepas but they were out of them. I recommend getting here earlier if that's what you're craving. We ended up getting the empanada trio, the Pabellon Criollo (which I did not realize also had plantains), the maracuchitos and the tostones. Yes, all the plantains in the menu. It kind of happened by accident but it worked out great. We got our food incredibly fast! Everything was delicious. However, the tostones and the empanadas were my favorite. I also had a maracuya juice, which was sweet and refreshing. We really liked our waiter, we was very nice and attentive. I wish I remembered his name to give him a shout out. I really enjoy the food from Orinoco. Historically, I had only gone to the restaurant in the South End but I'm glad to see the one at Harvard Square maintains the same flavors. I can't wait to be back for arepas.

While in Boston, our daughter introduced us to this neat little restaurant. The entrance felt a…read morelittle "secret" tucked down an alleyway. It was lively and cozy inside. I believe our waitress was Sylvanna. We ordered Sangria, a Negro Modela, & a hot tea to drink. For appetizers we chose the Trio De Empanadas (Queso Blanco, Domino, & Mechada) we added a single Verde. They were served perfectly cooked, and once we divided each one into thirds they cooled to a comfortable eating temperature. They were served with a garlic sauce, (aioli based?) that was delicious. I think our favorite was the Verde (I believe it had mushrooms & peppers in it). For our entrees, we ordered the Cordera, Costillita, & Parailla Caraquena. My husband loves lamb and was very happy with the Cordera. The Costillita was baby back ribs that were tender and flavorful. The Parailla Caraquena was grilled chicken, a portion of steak, and chorizo. My husband and I normally don't like chorizo but theirs was spicy but not greasy. Two of our plates came with fried yuca. I had never had this before and it reminded me of a large French fry. We did not have room for dessert, maybe next time.

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.