Food was great! I love big plates and filling dishes!…read more Service was ideal. Ambiance: there isn't that many people so it doesn't get full

We were in search of good pupusas not too far away from where we live. This was a win! It's a…read morepleasant sit-down experience. They have lots of good beverage options- my bf Francisco P. & I had horchatas and our dinner companion had a papaya shake. On request, they can prepare the shake with water instead of milk. You can see the female chef in the kitchen preparing the food lovingly by hand. I tried the bean and cheese pupusas, which were very good. Our companion also tried the chicken pupusas, which she said were also very good. We thought they tasted freshly made, to order. I love that the pupusas had the bits of crunchy cheese that form when some cheese leaks out the side. I was also glad to have the red sauce and pickled cabbage for putting on top. Maybe next time I'd order more of that because I love the pickled cabbage, or curtido. My bf had a Salvadoran combo plate- that had a pupusa, a Salvadoran tamale, and a Salvadoran enchilada (which closely resembles a Mexican tostada). I had a taste of the tamale, which had chicken, & which I thought was really flavorful, and different in consistency than a Mexican tamale- softer.

Food - 4.5/5 Service - 5/5…read moreAmbiance - 4/5 Rounded up to a 5! The food was very good - this menu is huge! I got the pernil cachapas, and my friends got a shrimp canoas and a vegetarian arepa. Everyone was very happy with their food! I did wish there were more veggie sides or vegetables in my cachapas - it was pretty much all meat and carbs but the taste was perfecto. The restaurant is very clean and well maintained - there was one flickering light that gave me a mild headache, thus the four out of five. Service was outstanding! We were checked in on multiple times and Barbie was very happy to answer any questions (and chat with me in Spanish, as I need to practice.) Muchísimas gracias a Barbie!

I really enjoyed my arepa from here! Saw this place as I was walking by and knew I had to check it…read moreout. I got the pelua arepa to go with spicy beef and cheese, they also included some sauces on the side which was nice so it didn't get soggy on the way back. The arepa was very tasty, I got mine fried and it felt like it was made fresh. The meat was a little tough to chew through at times but still tasty, and I did like the cheeses. It tasted yummy. Their menu is large and they have many arepas, I would like to try other kinds. Plus they have other venezuelan dishes too. This place is very inviting and everyone inside was friendly.

Food was delicious absolutely five star all the way if anybody me where to get some good food I…read morerecommend Bocadillos empanadas was good plantains was good rice and beans was good even the sauces that goes with the empanadas that restaurant in Brookline Cypress Street very close to home. S.W.

A wonderful and welcoming place. Excellent freshly made empanadas. Welcoming service. Great place…read moreto bring kids after school/camp. Will definitely return.

Delicious Dominican fare! I got the Combo Rico. The pork shoulder was divine: succulent and very…read moreflavorful. Overall sandwich was great. The fries left much to be desired though, they were a bit soft and bland. Definitely will return for the rotisserie chicken!

" Whenever I can , best chicken in town "…read more Once upon a time is the way my chicken story starts at chimis . It's my dream chicken and rice being Hispanic this place reminds me of home Hispanic cooking . The staff is welcoming and vibe friendly. Parking is all around. Price is fair for the amount , freshness and delicious flavor .

It is a smaller restaurant on the main drag in Jamaica Plain. There are about fifteen tables…read more Perfect for conversation. They have a high ceiling with a plant attached to the wall as well The decorations drew the eyes up extenuating the high ceilings The menu was limited to just a few items. We started with a dozen oysters. Six were from Cape Cod and six were from Nova Scotia. They have a special before six o'clock where oysters are 2.00 each. We also had a dish of olives wihich were served with almonds marinaded in a spicy sauce. The service was outstanding. The waitress mentioned to me about the oyster special so I could order before six o'clock. Sh was on her toes. I had the seared tuna on a bed of rice. It was on the smaller side but filling. I ended the meal with butterscotch pudding. I wish I had the recipe. I certainly would return.

I am not sure where to start with this review -- I have been to most restaurants on the Jamaica…read morePlain strip, but I was absolutely FLOORED by Vee Vee. I visited this past weekend with my partner and sister for a birthday. Reservations were easy to get -- try OpenTable! The restaurant was very warm and welcoming, my first impression was "cozy". The service was really good, our server was super helpful in explaining the menu and pointing out the specials for the evening. To start, we got the olives and the cucumber salad. Both were really well done, the seasoning on the peanuts that came with the olives was amazing. Perfect amount of appetizer for three people. I ordered the steak frites, and my fellow diners got the Cod and the Gorditas. The steak frites were super flavorful, but the highlight of the dish was the fries. Coupled with the aioli, the fries were a huge hit at our table (you have to order them!). The cod was also really well done, when I come back I will definitely order the cod. We grabbed the butterscotch pudding and chocolate cake for dessert. The cake was super moist and the perfect consistency. Two desserts was perfect for three people. If you live in JP, you NEED to come to Vee Vee. Perfect for a special occasion!

Can't wait to go back for arepa, empanada, fruit shake $6, fruit juice $5, & more!…read more Across the street from the Jackson Square Orange Line Station. On-street parking extremely limited - good luck! Cafeteria-style restaurant so order at the counter and eat at a table or takeout. Seems like most of the staff speak Spanish or limited English so pull-up their online menu with pictures so you know what to order. Food was made fresh to order when I went in on a Friday night in July. We enjoyed our guanabana juice & pineapple shake while we waited about 20-30 minutes for the food. It was worth the wait! $6 empanadas Pabellon is the one to order. Sweet & savory combo filling with Shredded Beef, Black Bean, Sweet Plantain, White Cheese. One is a meal for the average eater. $7.50 arepa. Chicharron/pork. ADD cheese or you'll miss out. Choice of grilled or fried so, of course, got it FRIED. But wait, they have the most glorious green crema to pour onto your handhelds that don't really need it since they're that good on their own but you want to elevate your meal to WOW, pour on the CREMA!

This restaurant is located close to the Jackson Square MBTA right in Hyde Sq. The shop is run by 4…read morewomen. The food is delicious! I've had their Pabellon Arepa grilled which is delicious snd their chicken and cheese empanadas. They are made fresh. The wait time ordering online or in person may take super long. Is recommend ordering an hour in advance online and if in person expect a wait. They are fairly new and maybe working on adjustments by maybe adding another employee. Because items are made fresh and the demand for online orders is high I feel that this is why there is a high wait time. The staff is friendly but your not always acknowledged if they are busy at the register. I really want them to succeed because they are deserving and make great Venezuelan cuisine. During one of my visits I saw the entrees and food a table of guests ordered and it all looked so delicious. I hope that they make the changes they need to decrease the wait times and be better at customer service. They would get 5 stars if it weren't for the wait times.

Stopped in for lunch and got 4 empanadas. They had a-lot of vegetarian options to choose from which…read morewas awesome. Overall, the place was very nice and clean. Food was very good. Service was amazing.

Che Empanada in Newton is the kind of spot that is easy to drive past without stopping, which would…read morebe a genuine mistake. We walked into a space that is more takeout oriented in scale, but warm and comfortable enough to sit and eat without feeling out of place. The menu runs over twenty varieties of empanada on a given day, and the range is wide enough that building a mixed order across a few different fillings was the natural and obvious way to go. The classic beef is a reliable anchor and the short rib version elevates that same foundation with a richer, more layered filling. We tried the chicken mushroom, one of the more distinctive options on the menu, and it was worth ordering for something that departs from the expected. The spicy chorizo paired well with the chimichurri sauce, which is worth asking for if it does not come automatically. The La Che is another strong option if you want to try the house specialty alongside a more classic pick. One thing worth knowing is that some varieties sell out earlier in the day, so arriving with a bit of flexibility in your order in case a specific filling is gone is a smart approach. The staff were friendly and helped guide us through the menu when we hesitated. The empanadas themselves came out hot and crisp, with fillings that felt generous and well seasoned. For an empanada stop in Newton that delivers on variety and quality, Che Empanada is worth seeking out. We would come back for the short rib and the spicy chorizo, and we would plan to arrive earlier to catch the full selection.

I've wanted to try this place for a while and it was a great opportunity this week when I went into…read morethe office. This place is right in the Kendall Square area, an easy walk from all of the tech companies. 10 piece fried chicken - Chicken was decent sized and definitely not bulk ordered chicken. This was marinated and spiced in-house. It had good strong flavor, with a hint of ginger that stood out. I think it's ginger, at least. Enjoyable, not dry at all. I would get it again. Chicken cheese patties - they were dry and not that cheesy at all. This saddens me as the place prior to them opening served the best chicken cheese patties in the area. Chicharron - Kind of over cooked and dry. The skin is definitely crispy - almost to a fault as most were too hard to enjoyably bite into. The dryness was the worse. Plaintains were okay, tasted more like potatoes but I think thats how they are supposed to taste anyways. Service was good. Checkout was easy with tap-to-pay. The place looks clean and had 2 or 3 small tables inside.

I discovered this place in February and it has been become my favorite spot for Dominican food…read more This beats traveling all the way to JP for a fix. I ordered many things off their menu from their stewed beef, stewed chicken, the empanadas, etc. The staff there are really nice and the space is always clean. Every time I am pleased with their food. Recently I tried their oxtail and my only critique is that they need to let them cook longer to get tender. Some pieces were a bit tough but there was one piece I had to throw away because it was extremely tough. Once they make the oxtail more tender? GAME OVER! Overall I love this place!