Came here as a recommendation from an aunt and did not disappoint…read more As soon as you walk in you can feel the energy and vibes, the music mixes playing in the background a real honey vibe our waitress was very attentive and super kind The churrasco was perfectly seasoned and cooked pretty well. I've been on the hunt for a banging churrasco dish since coming from PR and had yet to find one but this place did just that! The pulpofongo was soooo good and the pieces of chicharrón adentro muah My son loved the rice and beans and so did I Definitely can't wait to come back

If you're looking for bold Dominican flavors and a warm, welcoming vibe, Mofongo Factory absolutely…read moredelivers. We started with an oxtail dish served over mashed plantains, layered with pork, onions, and a blend of seasonings, all brought together with a rich, flavorful sauce. Every bite was tender, savory, and perfectly balanced, you can tell this is comfort food done right. We also ordered a side of crispy pork with yellow rice and beans, and it did not disappoint. The pork had that perfect crisp on the outside while staying juicy inside, and everything paired beautifully with the fresh vegetables on the side. Service really made the experience even better. Melissa, our waitress, was sweet, professional, and incredibly accommodating, she made sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling rushed. The ambiance ties it all together. The decor gives you that authentic island, Dominican feel, making it a great spot to relax and enjoy a meal. Just a quick note: they serve beer and wine only, which still pairs nicely with the food. Overall, this was an amazing experience from start to finish. I'll definitely be back!

I've been eyeing this place on my delivery app for a while and I finally ordered last night. The…read moremenu has so many tasty sounding dishes that it was hard to decide what to order, but I eventually decided on the ham and cheese sandwich, fried chicken and sweet plantains, beef/onions and rice with pigeon peas, and alcapurria. They offer different sizes for the meals so I chose small portions of each to try a few different options, but each helping was still quite large! The total for all of this food ended up being around $25 also so it was an amazing deal. The food itself was AMAZING: Ham and cheese sandwich - with lettuce, tomato, onions, and mayo, this sounds basic but it was SO GOOD. The bread was pressed down and nice and toasty, and the proportions of the ingredients were just spot on. A really great and affordable hot sandwich! Fried chicken and sweet plantains - the chicken was a little older since I ordered at the end of the day, but there was still enough moisture in it that it wasn't dry. The batter was also really well seasoned with different herbs and spices - it had a really nice rounded flavor rather than just being salty. The plantains were also nice and caramelized - a perfect sweet bite! Beef/onions and rice with pigeon peas - The beef was a little bit dry but still full of flavor and felt like it had been cooking in the sauce for a while so it was pretty tender. The rice and pigeon peas were really really good though - I will likely choose this as my side moving forward. Not sure how to describe it but it was really flavored with spices but not overly powerful in any direction. Really delicious rice. Alcapurria - My favorite! I had these in Puerto Rico and this version was nicely crisped with a ton of flavored minced meat in the center. The texture was spot on and just so savory and memorable. I want to go back to try the chicharrons, the tres leches cake, the chicken stew, the empanadas, and so many more things on this menu. It's really a gold mine for dishes and so so so delicious!

Man I haven't been to this place in over 12-15 years. On the way home we felt like eating some…read moreauthentic Caribbean food so we stopped in. Place is under different management but the food still hits! Service was great also.Definitely will be back in the near future.

Wow. I haven't had much Dominican food in the past to compare this to, but this was GREAT. The…read moreportion sizes are huge and the prices are so affordable - I will absolutely be coming back here again and again. This time, I ended up getting the Chicharrón with spaghetti instead of rice and beans because I had heard that Dominican spaghetti was something I had to try, and I didn't regret it at all. For the price of $14, this was probably 1.5-2 portions of food. I will be having this for dinner later on today! Chicharrón ($14) - These were deep fried pork belly chunks and they were pretty much cooked perfectly. They were seasoned well and just so crispy and juicy. When you deep fry pork belly in chunks, it's really easy to overcook them and dry them out, but this was just wonderfully lightly crispy on the outside and still so juicy and moist on the inside. Biting into each chunk was like a wonderful burst of flavor - really amazing job on these. Spaghetti (side) - Ah yes the Dominican spaghetti. If you want Italian pasta, this is not it, but it had a certain home-cooked charm and was a type of spaghetti I had not tasted before. It was creamy, tomato-ey, and buttery. The closest I can compare is that it had the texture of chef boyardee pasta, but the taste was much more smokey with hints of sweetness and umami. It was really filling and delicious! All in all - a great deal. $14 for that much food and meat is amazing, and everything tasted really fresh and well-cooked. I will absolutely be returning!

Costumer service, .. 2 coworkers went by and Tried to order…read moreSome food they asked questions about the food and lady was very rude telling them what they wanted instead of helping them.. they came and asked for The money back she tossed the money in there face . VERY BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE!'

This was my Friday lunch review :…read more WOW - completely renovated!!! I had no idea. Full sit down table service, no more confusing walk up counter, but then 1/2 service. FULL SERVICE . A great friend suggested the Miami for lunch. I'd been several times many years ago. And while I liked it, it was a tad confusing. NOW, with the completely new design, it's much larger, far more wide open and airy with sit down full table service. Super sweet server ( though there's a language barrier, but google translate is magic, ha!) Tons of choices. HUGE portions! So much food that I was full all day!! THE PRICES!! I'd think they were 1/2!! SOOOO AFFORDABLE!! In these days of inflation, I do not know how they do it at SUCH low prices. DEFINITELY GOING BACK!! I had the luck that my lunch mate knows the owner who came over. Meeting this charming gentleman added so much to the dining experience that I not only thoroughly enjoyed the food experience, I now feel connected on a personal level that adds such an awesome layer to a meal. It's so rare to still have on site owners who not only truly care about their business, they love what they do and that comes through in their warm welcoming charm, that simply does not exist in most casual sit down restaurants. Great coffee ! AND love how they serve the rice in the shape of the DR! A shape that is actually accurate with so many tiny details. 2 days later, Sunday From Friday lunch, to Sunday 2 days later : from a dozen superlatives , to disappointment. I've been waiting 50 minutes for a shrimp dinner. It took 15 minutes to get the 1st glass of water.... on top of the 50 minutes I've been sitting here, I have to add that what was nice and quiet on Friday at lunch is now night club decibel LOUD music. The server could not even hear me. I'll still definitely come back, but only for a quiet weekday lunch, not when it's busy on a weekend , nightclub loud and glacially slow.

The food was really good and we'd definitely come back for that. The atmosphere was nice -…read morecolorful room and pleasant music that was at a nice moderate volume. However, in a nearly empty restaurant the service was SUPER SLOW, to the point of being dissapointing. There was literally one other patron in the restaurant at the time. This gives me pause about coming back, especially in light of other comments about the service. Would not want to eat here when it's more than a little busy.

Dominican food favorites well prepared and priced to sell right in the heart of eagleston sq. They…read morenow accept ebt cards for payment as well one of the few restaurants in the MA that do.

Service was great but the food put me out of commission for a couple days…read more For context I got my food on Too Good To Go so it may have been older options I'd like to go back someday to give it another try

I dropped in on July the 8th along with my daughter hoping to grab a small to go snack…read more All 3 service staff behind the counter met us with blank, unwelcome glares. I chose to go go with a small order of white rice with pork rind. The rice portion was absolutely small. The price for the 2 item combo came to $11.05 after tax. Not a good price for the portion nor the service If you're driving through the neighborhood, and feeling a bit hungry you will be wise to hold out until you drive up Blue Hill Ave or a block over to Dudley Street where you will find a variety of restaurants that will meet your hunger's needs.

I was really looking forward to trying this place out despite the mixed reviews. Unfortunately, it…read morewas the worst rotisserie chicken I have ever had. The chicken was completely burnt on the outside and so dry and over done to the point of being inedible. Cutting it probably only made matters worse as any juice was lost. 2 stars because the flavor was there, I could taste the seasoning, especially the oregano. If it hadn't been over done, it would have been really good. The sweet plantains were also burnt... sigh, a reoccurring theme.

Came in from Texas and stopped in at Bani on our way to our hotel. Girls were so sweet and helpful…read more I've never tried Dominican food before and I'm so glad I did. It was delicious. They even whipped up some grilled chicken for my friend who was unsure about the menu options. (It can get overwhelming ordering new food!) Thank yall!

"Hi! I highly recommend this place [ BANI RESTAURANT ]. The food is simply delicious, the dishes…read moreare exquisite and the atmosphere is charming. Thank you very much for your attention BLESSINGS

I had the Chicharron de pollo. Which was quite a value with a full size Green Salad of Watercress…read morecucumber beets tomatoes and lettuce a mountain of white rice and a pint of red beans all for just $20.

The food is delicious! Great staff, great service. I highly recommend their breakfast lunch and…read moredinner. My favorite meals are the rice, beans, and fried meat bits and the grilled chicken with salad. Their sandwiches are also so delicious. The location is clean and easy to get in and out. I always call ahead for a quick pick up.