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"Try the jardinera, awesome."(3 Tips)"Fantastic Venezuelan food near home."(2 Tips)
"Great Latin food at affordable prices."(2 Tips)
"Order Arepa Reina Pepiada!! to die for"(2 Tips)
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- venezuelan food
- latin food
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Emily ChalkoSeptember 19, 2016Order the salmon special.I've been a dozen times & it's always been on there -I've never been disappointed. It's an amazing blend of flavors.The guava flatbread & the corn appetizer special are greatUpvote1Downvote
Argelys OriachFebruary 3, 2020Small and intimate, so it gets busy during prime dinner hours.Delicious fresh passionfruit juice and margaritas. The empanadas were authentic and tasted very good. Great value.UpvoteDownvote
Kimberly BehlingJanuary 23, 2013I have yet to try a dish I don't like, everything is amazing. I'm a vegetarian and both my meat eating friends and I always leave with happily full bellies.
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Enrico ManaloMarch 5, 2018Great empanadas, including the verde. I tried the arepa pernil too. Really good, really affordable (and filling) antojitos. Will return for entrees.Upvote1Downvote
Ashley BJuly 19, 2016Amazing arepas, along with delicious casual Venezuelan food of all kinds. Get the sangria and try to sit on the patio.UpvoteDownvote
Boston.comAugust 4, 2014The stuffed corn cakes known as arepas and the palmito salad (greens, hearts of palm, jicama, and bacon-wrapped dates) are musts. Read moreUpvoteDownvote
Aslı ŞahinMay 8, 2016Sangria, ribs with guava bbq sauce, plantains and the guacamole were great. Combine appetizers with a main dish with guacUpvoteDownvote
Sandra RubinchikJuly 4, 2015Grab a seat outside with your La Jardinera arepa, and soak in the view.
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Anna Kristina S.August 6, 2014Great brunch. Unlike the Brookline Village location, the South End location doesn't have a full bar, but the food is always so good!UpvoteDownvote- Supriya ManotJune 22, 2016Their portions are slightly small but everything we tasted was delicious! I'd revisit in a heartbeat.UpvoteDownvote
James ShayMarch 23, 2014Pa' Los Gringos and La Pelua, both AMAZING dishes! This place is fantastic. Been coming for years and never disappoints.UpvoteDownvote
ViayraFebruary 15, 2017Really amazing arepas! Try the Reina Pepiada and the Jardinera! Vegetarian-friendly!UpvoteDownvote
Amandine AAugust 23, 2014Take the empenada mechada. It was delicious. I highly recommend this place. Thanks for the amazing food.UpvoteDownvote- Enrico SNovember 24, 2015Arepas are delicious. Try the jardinera, awesome. Overall great dinner!UpvoteDownvote
Fran Martin MartinezOctober 29, 2016All food is really high quality. Specially the meat. Cozy.UpvoteDownvote
Emmily HuMarch 17, 2013Definitely get the bacon wrapped dates and come early so you don't have to wait for a long timeUpvote3Downvote
Every week is restaurant week! Appetizer, glass of wine/or beer and main entree for $30, every day! Delicious, flavorful authentic Venezuelan/Nuevo Latino cuisine, nothing compares!Upvote1Downvote
Villa Victoria Center for the ArtsAugust 4, 2010Like Latin food that I'm sure you'll love Latin American art, music and dance! Check us out at Villa Victoria Center for the Arts around the corner! Read moreUpvoteDownvote
Great healthy food I love the salmon and TunaUpvoteDownvote
Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014Andy Husbands, chef of Tremont 647, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Pernil arepas. Read moreUpvoteDownvote
Stephanie VogelMarch 29, 2014Great drinks and service, but my beef tenderloin was VERY fatty and difficult to eat.UpvoteDownvote
BravoNovember 12, 2010The garlic sauce that comes with many dishes is extremely addictive. -Tania Peterson, Top Chef Just DessertsUpvote2Downvote
Sarah CochranOctober 16, 2011Whatever the dish is with the steak, chicken and sausage -- get it.Upvote2Downvote
LinSeptember 26, 2010Go for apps and wine ONLY. Entrees and dessert took a ridiculous amount of time to be served. Had to double check about both just to make sure we were not forgotten after the third bottle of wine!UpvoteDownvote
Andreas KanakisAugust 16, 2016They don't update their schedules online. Walked a mile to get there and it was close. Online schedules don't coincide with reality. Beware!!!UpvoteDownvote
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