Hot dog stands are a dime a dozen in any American city; but especially in the tourist-swarmed area…read moreof Downtown Crossing when the weather is warm and the breeze is mild. I have tried a couple of these stands on route to Filene's, but have found this particular stand to stand out from the rest in terms of hygiene and turn over. Their Italian sausage hot dogs ($5) are really, really tasty. The fragrant (spiced with fennel) and cylindrical piece of meat is grilled to perfection with a slightly crisp skin; resulting in an audible "pop" upon sinking one's incisors within. They are topped with grilled sweet onions and peppers; a distinctively delicious scent that I can pick up 2 blocks away. I always gobble up the onions in mad delight - and this comes from someone who's hated onions all her life. Did I mention the extremely friendly and courteous hot dog vendor? He always hands you the dawg with a smile and is proud of his little stand.

On the Macy's side of Summer Street, I spied a new (to me) food cart with the word "AREPA"…read moreemblazoned on all sides situated across from the Summer Street entrance to the Downtown Crossing T stop. Curious about their "sweet corn patties with mozzarella cheese" which were grilled on site (but seemingly bought packaged), I stopped despite the fact that I had recently consumed my lunch. For $4, I received a 'sandwich' wrapped in foil with a paper napkin cushioning my hand against the heat of the contents. It was about 4 inches in diameter, and fully heated through. It was reminiscient of a corny grilled cheese or a corny sauceless pizza. Since, hobbit-like, it was my 2nd mid-day meal, I couldn't believe I ate the whole thing, but then I figured it wouldn't reheat in a microwave all that well... It was a nice snack, but it is priced a little high to make it as a regular snack destination for me... more like a special sometime treat. PS - it is noted on the cart that the arepas are Gluten-Free.

Just to start, the arepas I got here was disgusting. I'm not a picky eater and I was very hungry at…read morethe time, but it was so obviously expired that I physically couldn't eat it. The cheese must have been sitting out for a few days because it was so dry it wouldn't melt. Also the vendor was a huge dick to me. Got mad about me paying by card for a $6 order (that I'm 90% sure was advertised as $5) and mansplained credit card transactions to me. I was so jarred that I asked for my card back but he insisted on completing the transaction while complaining about cars payments the entire time. Do NOT eat here. You will regret it. If curious, this was the cart across from Boston Public Library.

In middle, school my teachers use to call me Mr. Taco. I am not sure why, but the name stuck with…read moreme all the way through college. As an adult I now eat tacos and burritos several times a week and now I feel like I should be called Mr Taco again. Because I eat this food so much, I feel like I am a good judge of burritos and tacos. With all that being said, I really enjoy this food. It is made fresh and is super tasty. Their hot sauce is flavorful but not too hot where you lose the flavor. They also put the correct amount of each item on their food. You go to some of these chain restaurants, and you are eating 90% rice and 8% cheese and 2% meat. Here they a great blend of veggies, cheeses, meats. As I mentioned above, I eat a lot of Mexican food and when I am in the Back Bay Area I only eat at this place. I have tried the rest of the fast food Mexican places in the mall and the surrounding area, and nothing comes close to them. I would have given them 5 stars, but they only take cash. Come on, it's 2018 you should take credit cards. If they took credit cards I'm sure they would have to get a double wide food cart because of all the extra business. Mr. Taco man out

I grabbed a steak and cheese quesadilla here once when I was starving and in a hurry…read more I didn't expect much but OMG, it was so good! The steak is nicely seasoned and the cheese was nice and melty and gooey. had to come back another day and get another one! Nice guys working at te stand, too. Very fast service.

Not my thing. The hotdog is not the main feature. It is all the sauces and toppings. It's not cheap…read morefood. But if you must you must.

The food order came out all wrong! Along with this I waited for 35 minutes AFTER making an online…read moreorder. I tried to get the attention of the cashier but she ignored me and refused to help.

When I was a kid I would have fried dough at Hampton Beach, NH. Since then I have spent 30 years…read morehoping to find it one last time. So I was in Boston for a day and called Steve, who has several stalls around Boston. YESSSSS! it was exactly as I remembered! Thanks!

OMG. The BEST I have ever had! Fresh dough, cooked to perfection, friendly service. I have found my…read morenew vice.

Visited this booth at the Brookline Farmers Market. Very friendly!…read more I purchased Cauliflower Salad and Stuffed Grape Leaves. Both fresh and yummy. The grape leaves were amazing! I will be back to get more next week!

Located at SOWA outside market…read more Such a great product. We tried the hummus and the tabouli salad. We also tried the lentil salad and the beet spread which is very interesting. I even liked the stuffed grape leaves and I usually hate that.

Easily The best cart in the Fenway area. Best steak tips for SURE. Don't bother with anyone else.read more

If you are gonna go to Fenway park or the surrounding area for a Sox game, the experience cannot be…read morecompleted without a Che-chi's hotdog or italian sausage (or both!) As a true BC Eagle, I had my first Che-Chi's hotdog on a drunken weekend night as I stumbled across the holy St. Ignatius Church. I didn't remember a thing from the possibly wonderful party that night, I didn't know where the heck I actually got the money from, and god knows (literally) where I was going wondering around Comm ave at that hour, BUT, I DO remember the divine tastiness of my first Che-Chi's hotdog. Ever since that first bite, I was hooked like a serious addict and I would wait for the Che-Chi dudes to visit campus each weekend and get a nose full of the fresh grill smell of hotdog, chicken, sausages....etc with the peppers and onions... and then i'd have to take some time to decide which sandwich I should go for, it's always a struggle. Some cool things about this hotdog stand is that, a) Che-chi's make their own secret sauce for the sandwiches and I have no idea what this secret mix is (even when I am sober, I promise, I usually am), but it's a perfect balance of hot, sweet, salty, smokey and tanginess all in one. b) They sometimes give you a free bottle of beverage with any sandwich purchase, which I think is a great deal around Fenway park. Che-Chi's is definitely one of the fondest memory of my BC days.

Follow their Instagram so you can find out when they offer the $5 special. I believe it was 5-6…read morelast time for us. You can try their OG cup for $5! Packed with so much flavor. I can eat this everyday lol my son loved it! Great service , also. Super friendly. We have a great conversation about the KD trade. Good vibes! Will definitely come back if I'm around!

AMAZING!! 12/10 highly recommend their OG with your bag of chips. There's a 7/11 across the street…read more Perfect for the cold weather and great service.

I drive almost 3 hours to eat here... that should just say it all. The tacos here are out of this…read moreworld!! 1000000% recommend even if you're not vegan/vegetarian.

Dining at Sarma was a delightful experience. We came on a Tuesday at 6pm and luckily got seated at…read morea countertop within 30 mins. I would recommend calling beforehand to ask about the wait. Although we commuted from Cambridge, this meal was worth it. For two people, we got: - Black Seed Cornbread: it's soft, sweet yet savory. I've never had cornbread like this, and the first bite into this was unforgettable. You must get this. - Honey Nut Hummus: this was honestly fine and I'd probably try a different dip next time. - Warm Gyro bread: well seasoned and great to share between two. I normally don't like gyro but I enjoyed this. - Lamb al pastor: this was a favorite. It was sweet and the lamb was tender. We were really impressed with the sauce. - Brussel sprout bravas: this was okay. I liked the crunchy nuts and the star of this dish was once again the sauce/seasoning rather than the brussel sprouts. With all of these dishes, we ordered enough for two, with a few bites leftover. If you have a smaller appetite, you could get away with ordering a plate less. Overall, I loved the dining experience here. Even though I'm not typically a small plates mediterranean person, I appreciated Sarma - from its beautiful interior space and open kitchen concept, to the liveliness of the restaurant on a random weekday night. Definitely come here if you're in the area (or even if you're not!)

I had been looking forward to checking out Sarma for quite some time. Unfortunately, the experience…read moredidn't live up to the expectations. The food was overly salty, and the portions were very small.... even for tapas style dining. The flavor profiles just weren't there. The only thing that I would say tasted good was the cornbread and lamb skewer (which was definitely overpriced still). The cornbread was impressive and the ingredients made for a unique flavor. Service was also underwhelming. While the staff did their job, there wasn't much warmth or attentiveness and we didn't feel welcomed. We left feeling pretty disappointed given the hype and effort it took to get a reservation.