I've been continuing to come here for the amazing beer menu and delicious smoked ketchup…read more Unfortunately, the last time in service was incredibly slow, even in a nearly empty restaurant. I'm usually quite empathetic in these situations but we pretty much had to send smoke signals to get a second round and we were done eating by the time it came. They add a "Massachusetts dining fee" on to the bill now. It might have been there during previous dining experiences and I just never noticed, but I find it crazy that a place that can charge $12 for a beer has to also add fees to pay their staff. It was $177 inc tip for 4 beers, 4 sodas, 2 burgers and 5 sliders. At that price, I shouldn't have to beg for a second round so I'm adjusting my rating.

Old reliable. Good people, good food, good ambience. To the dude who left his Venmo in the…read morebathroom as a way to fundraise for his wedding...I hope you made some dollar, man.

Life is short F.....it up! Family, Flavor, Friends…read more Was looking for a place that opened late and had good eats. Had DE ( Deep Ellum) on the list. Walking it it's a nice neighborhood bar - good place to hang or bring a date. Got the onion smash burger and the Rueben. The burger was presented nicely and had a good savory taste just make sure to have it with the homemade pickle slices. The pickles real add to the flavor must get if u come here. The Rueben was ok kinda of dry the server said it probably absorbed in the slaw. They do cook their fries well light and crispy.

Wasn't sure what to expect being the first time here. Upon walking in it seems more of a bar than…read morerestaurant. Sat ourselves and ordered the deviled eggs, chili dog w/cheese and the poutine fries. Everything was great and really enjoyed the chili dog on such a cold day. The fries were ok, just not my favorite. Service was prompt and efficient. No frills here folks.

If you are looking for a no-frills chill place to go this is your spot. It's nothing fancy but…read morepeople there are definitely have a good time! The staff seems nice. The space is not that big so keep that in mind on busier nights, but for the most part, the experience here was smooth. Food came out quickly. Drinks took a little while, but not too big of an issue. Oddly enough, they didn't have mint at the bar, but They did have some nice options for specialty cocktails. Burgers are big and messy but tasty. Apps are your basic apps. Overall no complaints.

Overall: typical bar food, typical bar scene, typical bar music. But hey if you know what you're…read moregetting into then you'll get exactly what you're looking for! Food: we all ordered burgers which were surprisingly juicy and loaded. The fries were typical of frozen fries that were re fried using an air fryer or deep fryer (aka a little chalky on the inside but crispy on the outside). Service: really slow as you might expect at a bar. You're better off sticking to drinks and ordering at the counter. Ambience: very lively with a few TVs and live music at times. Don't expect to have any chance at an intimate conversation though.

** Updating previous review with more tapas rankings **…read more Yuca Frita (9.5/10): These are so freaking delicious, wow. The cilantro aioli was an amazing dipping sauce. They really are fried to perfection. Frituras de Maiz: (10/10): Wow, these fritters are also amazing. They come with such a rich sauce. The fritters are exploding with flavor. Cazuela de Coliflor Asada (9/10): Insanely good dish. The cauliflower has perfect texture, complemented by the pistachios. The sauce is SO good. The cauliflower soaks it up so well. Chicharrones (9/10): Melt in your mouth pork belly. The pork skin crust was perfect. The sauces really make most of the dishes here. This dish is no different - I loved the sauce. Ropa Vieja (9/10): Perfectly slow cooked meat. One thing that really stood out to me was actually the white rice. The rice was VERY high quality, and I appreciated it so much. It's rare to come by rice this good. It had the perfect texture, chew, and fragrance. Ropa Vieja de Hongos (9/10): Pretty much the same as Ropa Vieja above. The mushrooms are delicious, and the dish is just as good whether your order the mushroom or steak version. Empanada del Carne (9/10): Oh man, the crusts are so good. This is pretty on par with the ones I just had in Puerto Rico. Chuletas de Cordero (8/10): The seasoning is heavenly. I was licking the lamb chops clean. Croquetas (8/10): Very solid croquetas. Wouldn't say it's a must-order, but you can't go wrong with them. Costillas a la Guayaba (6/10): The first time I had this it was really nicely marinated, and the rib meat is so tender that it almost falls off the bone. The second time, the meat was dry. Maduros con Tocino (6.5/10): This dish was pretty good, but got overshadowed by the other ones. Pulpo (6.5/10): Octopus was tender and savory. The potatoes were too salty. Camarones a la Plancha (6.5/10): Solid dish, but I enjoyed some other ones even more. Ensalada de Aguacate y Pina (6/10): The salad was a bit too sour, and that sourness overpowered the dish. It was a great blend of ingredients, though. *** and one dessert *** Churros con Chocolate (8.5/10): Big crunchy fluffy churros!! The chocolate sauce is amazing (not really spicy at all). You have to get this for dessert!!

Had a great dinner. 4 stars instead of 5 only because the service was a bit slow. They had plenty…read moreof runners but not enough folks taking orders. The sliders, which were not on the menu, were fantastic. The beef empanadas were good. The beet salad was excellent. The mushroom balls were good. Tres leches very good. I'd recommend. Nice place inside. Parking close by.

Joco's is one of my go-to bars! And I think it's a great casual, cozy spot by Moody Street. The…read morefood and beer menu offer a lot of options at pocket-friendly prices. For appetizers, my personal favorite is the Buffalo Chicken Tots! The staff are also friendly and fun to talk to.

Went on a Wednesday for a $10 burger and beer special. Wasn't really clear but the bartender is…read morealso the server. They were nice and explain the process. The burger for the special is just a house burger and he explained it didn't come with sides. Burger was a decent size and juicy. We also ordered joco tots which was good and big.

If half-stars were a thing this would have gotten a 3-1/2 stars. Somewhere between okay and good…read more Seating was a breeze when we arrived for our 6pm Friday reservation, and we got a booth, always my preference. Our server was friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. I ordered an Old-Fashioned and my companion a glass of chardonnay, both of which came promptly and were enjoyable. After some inquiries I settled on the self-advertised fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs. My companion asked about a favorite no longer on the menu, a salad with grilled chicken, and after checking with the kitchen our server was happy to report it could be ordered. My companion asked for dressing on the side and unfortunatel the salad came out dressed. Our server was happy to return it to the kitchen and it came out after not too much time had elapsed, the way she'd ordered it. I'm always skeptical that ribs will be fall-off-the-bone but these were close. Unfortunately, they seemed a little off; I still can't decide if they were on the dry side, lacking in flavor, or both. But the meat did come off the bone easily, so there was that. They came with french fries which were good, The location is handy and there is on-site parking. The atmosphere was energetic and it must be a popular after-work place because there were several large (10+) tables occupied. Still, not sure I would go back soon when there are other comparable places in the area.

Nacho's from the appetizer menu to share w/table. It was almost the size of my head! Nacho's, steak…read moretaco's and cheeseburger were all great but I could have had just the nacho's! Quick service, very helpful

The taste house changed to J&C kitchen effective 6/16/26. 275 Moody St, Waltham. The menu and…read moreservice is outstanding. Large selection of authentic Chinese and Japanese food.

I have not been to Taste House since they temporarily closed their doors in 2023. I'm always trying…read moreto support local establishments in the area but I'm sad to say that the takeout last night was extremely disappointing. I could not stomach any of their food. 4 crab Rangoon with little to no filling, 2 extremely fatty poor quality chicken teriyaki sticks and 1 egg roll for $17 on a bed of rice that tasted so old. I remember their Mala spicy pot being decent (however not as good as the spots I visit in Cambridge and Allston-Brighton) but gets the job done, there were many shrimp heads but where's the rest of the shrimp? Super expensive for small portions, old beef slices and old shrimp, had a bad smell so I tossed $50 worth of food. I woke up extremely sick this morning from the food, never again.

Visited for a late-ish Sunday brunch at the recommendation of some local friends and loved it…read more Higher end jazz brunch--unique combo of an accordion (!) and guitarist as lovely background music. Nice cocktail menu (but we didn't partake...). Casual diner-ish seating around an old school bar with a cool take on breakfast classics. The biscuit with butter and hot honey is big (share it) and outstanding. Our awesome server recommended the burrito ... but we went with a classic breakfast plate (great bacon) and their unique take on chilaquiles ... delicious all around. Can tell a lot about a restaurant by how they handle a hiccup. One of our dishes came out cold, and they were quick to remake it with courtesy, professionalism, and an apology. Bravo. Five stars for service, food, and ambience. Highly recommend.

Located on a corner in downtown Newton, Bluebird Bar is a welcoming restaurant with a warm mix of…read morelocals and business travelers. They offer a daily blue plate special along with a simple yet diverse menu. Started with 1/2 dz oyster and they were fantastic! Had the Sautéed 6oz Filet Mignon special. The special comes with a Caesar salad. And a side of scallop potatoes. And it ends with a chocolate mousse! Patrick Jr was behind the bar and serving me tonight. All around great food and service and a wonderful location.