This busy place is small and does a lot of takeout. You order at the counter and, if one of the…read morefour tables is available, you can dine in. The person who took our order was patient and helpful, but didn't speak English. With the help of pictures and Google translate, we placed our order and had one of the best meals we've had. Everything was delicious!

Love this place - my favorite Mexican food that I've had in the area. The carnitas are incredible…read more Staff is great, prices are great, food is great. Only a few tables but I've never had trouble getting a seat because I think the turnover is so quick. They also seem to do a lot of takeout business.

Must see TV. Pupusas were delicious…read more I'm not sure what it's called but the platter with the chicken, chicharons, shrimp, yucca, *takes a deep breath* sausages, tortillas, steak & fried cheese... is the bomb. Check it out.

Authentic. Chicken…read moretacos were great. Some of the best salsa I've ever had. Nice seating area. Friendly staff. 10/10

You know the place must be good when the majority of the customers represent the culture of the…read morecuisine. I usually get takeout, so this was my first time dining in. There are 2 areas to sit so I recommend the inner room since it gets cold when the door is opened on a wintry day. Food didn't take long, it was fresh & hot. This is one of the few places I know in the area that serves Fresca de Jamaica - a little on the sweet side for my taste but you could definitely taste the hibiscus and once the ice melted, it helped reduce the sweetness. Don't let the menu fool you, you can still order the "Lunch" items at dinner time. My fave is now Montanero that has a little bit of everything I like - chicharron, fried egg, bistec, fried plantains, rice, beans, salad. If you like spicy, make sure you get the housemade green salsa!

Good food at good prices, I've only eaten here twice, both times for lunch, had tacos the first…read moretime and had the chicaron y yuca , definitely will be stopping in again

16 bucks for 3 piece chicken combo. Chicken was 2 small drum…read moresticks and pigeon size thigh... no breast or wing? Well, taste of chicken was excellent but needed more? I would have paid an extra 1-2 bucks for a breast or larger pieces? Ordered the sides of Cole slaw, wax excellent. Other side of rice... excellent, roll just ok.. needed butter or heat. Nice seating, music, staff , quick service, soda options all good ... all good... needed more chicken ...

Was in the area and wanted to try something different. The Papusas restaurant wasn't open on…read moreSunday. Quick search, and I found this place nearby. Workers were cleaning as I walked in. They didn't have any patrons inside. I Ordered the roasted chicken with Tostones and rice and beans. Chicken came out fairly quick. Appearance of the chicken look pretty good as it had nice grill marks. However, I didn't smell the grill flavors. Chicken was really under season and it seemed like it was boiled. The sauce that same with it helped. My sides were pretty good and the customer service is good.

Haven't been back here for ages, used to be a place you buy food by the weight. Now what a hidden…read moregem! Will definitely be back. We took our two younger ones there for a quiet Easter Sunday dinner together. So many interesting things on the menu, we way over ordered. But everything was delicious. We had the pork belly confit, the cheese bread, the octopus, and the parm wings to start. They were all polished off quickly. Our pork belly did seem to have missed a sauce, but we just dipped them with the cheesy bread sauce and was very happy. My son ordered a few different skews and thoroughly enjoyed his Picanha, sausage and cheese and chicken heart. My youngest said the chicken hearts were the best she had ever tried. High praise from a kid loving chicken heart since just a tiny tod. My wife and I both ordered the ribeye over mushroom risotto. We order medium rare and both of ours came perfectly done. Both our kids thoroughly enjoyed trying our steak and risotto. My daughter and I both enjoyed mixing my son's Yucca mash with the risotto. She practically scrapped my plate clean. We all had our eyes on the pineapple, but all agreed we were overstuffed and will defer to next time. We even had leftovers to bring home to one happy Puppy. Will definitely return!

Tucked away in Marlborough, Ember & Alma is a hidden gem and a secret worth keeping, yet it's the…read moreplace you can't stop talking about once you go. Always a warm welcome once you arrive, Ember & Alma is not only a place to get delicious food but a spot where you can feel connected and a sense of belonging. Whether you're settling in for a quiet date night or a leisurely dinner with loved ones, the cozy atmosphere wraps around you like a warm embrace. But it's the food and drink that truly steal the show. The menu is a love letter to Brazilian and South American cooking -- bold, soulful, and bursting with creativity. Every dish tells a story of a rich culinary tradition, taking you on a journey from bright, sweet notes all the way through to deep, satisfying umami. Both the cocktail menu and non-alcoholic offerings match this spirit, offering drinks that are every bit as thoughtfully crafted as the plates they accompany. If there's one dish that captures everything Ember & Alma stands for, it's the bananas bravas. Memorable in the truest sense of the word, they are the kind of thing you find yourself thinking about days later, and the reason you'll inevitably find yourself making a reservation to return.

Faros Restaurant opened recently next to the Second Street Market behind Aztec Restaurant. This…read moreDominican restaurant offers takeout and full service dining in a cozy and clean dining room. I stopped by here mid afternoon for an early dinner. The place was not busy and the staff was in the kitchen. It did take a while for someone to come out as I was looking over the menu offerings and I decided to eat here and took a seat at a table. I placed my order for the Empanadas Trio ($9 plus tax) and the Spaghetti with House Cream Sauce ($14 plus tax) and chicken (add $2). I was brought over some cold water and complementary plate of homemade fried crisp tortilla chips and fresh tomato salsa. The Empanadas Trio came out first, very hot, 3 good sized deep fried empanadas, 1 filled with cheese, 1 filled with shredded chicken & cheese, and 1 filled with ground beef. The shell was light and crisp and ketchup and tangy orange dipping sauces were provided. I would say their empanadas are some of the best I've had in the area! Next, the Spaghetti entree came out, a modest portion served in a bowl. The spaghetti was cooked soft with a light cream sauce not too rich and pieces of boneless pulled chicken, some pieces were chewy. After I was finished, I requested the check, but the total was initially incorrect since they charged me an additional $6 for shrimp instead of $2 for chicken. I saw the staff try to fix my check on the computer, but there was no pollo chicken option. I already knew the total with tax should be $26 and change and I paid cash with tip rounded up. Overall, I pretty good meal here and I would definitely order the empanadas again and try some other things next time. They also have a tres leches cake too.

The six of us arrived at Faros for a late Sunday afternoon lunch in mid-June. It is a small but…read morecute restaurant located on a small side street off Waverly Street (Route 135). There is a big parking lot conveniently across the street. We were greeted by Yudi (pronounced Judy), the co-owner, who explained what some of the items are and made recommendations. We started our meal with some cold drinks. Maracuya (Passion Fruit), Morir Sonando (Milk with Orange), and Mango. All were very delicious and refreshing. We ordered several appetizers. Empanaditas Trio - three flaky pastries one each filled with cheese, chicken and cheese, beef and cheese. Who doesn't like deep fried goodness stuffed with tasty fillings. Mofonguito Trio - three mini mofongos (mashed fried plantains) one each stuffed with chicken, shrimp and fried pork belly. Order this if you want to sample what mofongo is like. The best appetizer was the Picalonga, which is a sampler platter consisting of pork belly, cheese, pork sausage, salami, and fried plantains. It was so good that someone in our party ordered it for their meal. This platter is highly recommended and people will be fighting over who will get the last piece of the crispy pork belly. For the main course, we ordered the Pernil (roasted pork) and Chicharron (fried pork belly) lunches. This can come with either white rice and beans or pigeon peas, or rice with beans or pigeon peas and a salad. We are also ordered mofongo de pollo (chicken) with white garlic sauce. I had the mofongo de chicharrones with red tomato sauce and white sauce on the side. My mofongo was better than what I had in San Juan, Puerto Rico! One person did not order a main dish and just wanted to share with someone else. Everything was delicious and boy did we really love the crispy chicharrón. Also, ordered Yuka fries on the side. Yummy! If you're craving good Latin cuisine, this restaurant is a must-visit. The warm, inviting atmosphere with great service makes it an ideal spot for a delicious meal. Highly recommended!

Awesome vibes, and the pork and cheese pupusas were great! Also an excellent selection of drinks!read more

EL PIKANTE Framingham How i have not heard about this…read morerestaurant/market beats me but their Fried Chicken is unreal! They don't do that thing with cutting leg and thighs apart, you get a full leg quarters fried to perfection! Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside! They have a hot box also with ribs, wing, sausages, Churros and other items, can create your own burrito or get some Pupusas etc! Highly recommend this place for lunch! @dtframinghaminc

I have had Birria Tacos and then I have HAD Birria Tacos!!…read moreThese bad boys took the cake today from Los Pinos Mexican Restaurant!! There was some true love put into that meat and that Consommé yup I could drink it!! Most birrias dont have to much spice but these ones did and I think that's why these are now my favorite ones thus far!!

Ordered food through Uber eats, order was not prepared correctly. Called the restaurant, employee…read moresays "we didn't have what you ordered, so we didn't include it". Still charged and put on hold with no answer. Poor customer service and foods not that great. I'd order anywhere else.