Dominican Restaurants near Chelsea, MA

“Everyone was so friendly. I can’t speak Spanish, so I had my friend help me order food, but regardless of that they were very accommodating. Food portions were big for a cheap price. Also very affordable. If you’re looking for something quick and easy, this is the place to be.“

“The best there is in town no one can't best here prices... the owner is very very friendly if u don't have the correct amount for your meal he's willing too help u out in not going ww2 without eating fresh food and fast service. I'm telling u u can't eat the price.. trust me...“

“Absolutely amazing food and extremely friendly owners. My wife is Dominican and this is by far the closest to her family's cooking that we've been able to find in the area. Will 100% be back and would recommend to anyone. Got a rib plate with smothered rice and an empanada both were unreal.“

“High quality, homemade food cooked with love.“

“Very tasty food clean place and an excellent service. [Original] Muy sabrosa la comida lugar limpio y un servicio de excelencia.“

“Muy buenas comidas ❣️ambiente agradable“

“The food was more than amazing, along with the prices being highly affordable especially for the size of the plates!! You won't be disappointed stopping in! 100% recommend the chicharrón!“

“Food is basic but healthy and hearty. Could use some hot sauces on the table. Not as great a selection as in Colombian restaurants, nor as enticingly sauced. And no sangria ☺️“

“Las Palmas catered my daughter’s 1st Birthday, and I was blown away at the quality of this food for the price! It was beyond delicious, and not only that, the detail they put into their presentation is what really sets them apart from other places I’ve used in the past. I will certainly be using Las Palmas again for future events. Thank you for completing our baby girls birthday.“

“Such a beautifully maintained establishment—very clean and welcoming! To top it all off, the food was absolutely delicious, with fresh, flavorful ingredients in every bite. Everyone I encountered was incredibly friendly, and it truly felt like home. I highly recommend Bakala’o Kitchenette!“

“A small neighborhood spot serving standard Dominican staples.

Put this place on my radar over a year ago. Dominican spots are incredibly rare in this part of town (or really anywhere near Downtown Boston). Fresh off a trip to the DR a few weeks back, I was craving a proper, heavy Dominican breakfast.

I walked in around 8 AM on a Saturday, and the hot bar was limited strictly to the usual stuff like chicharrón, fried salami, queso frito, and some wings. I was low-key hoping to load up a plate with rice, but apparently, that doesn't hit the line until 9:30 AM. Just grabbed a small plate with all the proteins stacked over a base of mangú (mashed green plantains).

Everything was decent, though naturally not as hitting the same tier as the plates I was just eating down in Santo Domingo. There are zero prices listed anywhere, which is always a bit of a gamble, but a fully loaded small plate was around $12–$13. Probably not a spot I’d go out of my way for on a regular basis, but solid if you just need a massive, good portion of Dominican comfort food.“

“Great food and awesome people and security as concierge on weekend nights“

“The food here was great!“

“Small business that serves many Spanish food options. I usually go for the Spanish rice with baked chicken but most of the time I go they usually only have the smaller fried chicken. The service is great. Quick and efficient selection style eating and you can get different plate sizes with the options you want. Small indoor sit-down eating with 3-4 tables but a good choice for take out lunch options.“

“Authentic dominican food, I have been coming here since I was a child, everything is made well however they always leave the tostones in the oil too long so they are almost never crunchy the way they are supposed to be, sometimes if you catch the first batch of today it is crunchy but usually not, my favorite food from tipico is batata“

“Great services with delicious taste. A hidden GEM on Hyde park ave!“

“todo los productos helaborado en la esquina 624 son ecelentes sus esquisiti“

“It’s a really good spot with excellent organization and marketing—both inside and out. Their prices are reasonable compared to other nearby shops selling sandwiches and similar food. The sandwich is good—not mind-blowing, but definitely tasty. However, the customer service is a bit confusing; I think there’s room for improvement in that area.“

“Cold and cheap beers. Cold A/C. The menu is a mix of Dominican, Puerto Rican, and Mexican.

The food is great and portions are generous. Service is friendly and on point.

This place takes you to Latin America.“

“April’s II is a wonderful restaurant with a very friendly staff, great food with huge portions and reasonable prices. Special Thanks to Yulana our very friendly waitress.“

“La mejor comida dominicana de Boston, Buena Música, Buen ambiente, Buen trato es lo mejor de lo mejor 100% sazón dominicano 🇩🇴🇩🇴💯💯“

“Great place to stop by and grab some Dominican deliciousness. Lots of items to choose from off their menu. Great smoothies too! It's easy to find, right across from the Franklin Park Zoo. Free parking. Your choice of eating in or taking it to go. Either way, this is a great place to do so

Parking: Either in their lot or on the street, it's FREE!

Wheelchair accessibility: Located on the first floor, so wheelchairs can enter and exit easily“

“I really appreciate what you did for me. I am from Turkey and I was travelling in Boston in 2018. I had no money with me but still the woman prepared meal for me. It was really delicious by the way. And they are amazing people. I will never forget about you. Thank you so much. God bless you !!! <3“

“Muy buenas las empanadas y muy buen servicio, un sabor incomparable.“

“One of my favorite restaurants of all time, it allows me to have a piece of home in Boston.“

“lobster empanadas and on the spot freshly made. would go again. young lady at the end should have came to front spoke great English. the gentleman tried his best and blonde head papi helped me quite a bit muy quapo dark stranger. would recommend going my 1st time today“

“This place is great! I get the carne Frita with arroz de morro y yuca con cebolla . (Pictured on my review)If you want chicken, the combo Dominicano is also amazing - you get a half roasted chicken with 2 sides - they have cho fan rice which is Chinese rice aswell. The relleno de yuca is so good too must try! There is no seating , you just grab your food to go. They definitely give you a good amount of food,which is why I love it there,they have small medium and large portion sizes .“

“I was in Lyn and want something quick to eat and I went to Vicky’s I found out that she only doesn’t have a buffet. She also has a nice seating space in the back with full Liqour. It was early I didn’t stay but the clients told me it is a great place to go on Fridays or Saturdays“

“Food was great as always, place was clean, service was not great, but it’s the kind of spot you order and leave. Empanadas are huge, we always end up taking some home and reheating in airfryer! I prefer the JP location as service is so much better!“

“This place is authentic Dominican food. I been to several DR restaurant and this is my go to for 3 reasons:portions ,price and flavor. I have tried the beef pastelito and the chicken 10/10. I always get the rice with pigeon peas, the fried pork belly and sweet plantain. They give generous amounts and the food is always fresh hot and delicious. I literally drive into Boston to come here on Saturday late mornings/early afternoons to get the pastelito. Even the selection of beverages are delish! If you are thinking of coming here, drive as fast as you can because it is so good! P.s My dad put me onto this restaurant ..we are Filipino“

“I don’t know what spell they put on the rice and beans here but I blacked out mid-bite. The carne de res was juicy, flavorful, and dangerously good. This wasn’t lunch — this was a spiritual reset. I wiped the plate clean like it owed me money. Dominican comfort food done RIGHT. This is my second time here and I am for sure coming back.“

“If you are looking for authentic Dominican food in the Lynn area, Tony Tipico is absolutely worth the stop. I love coming here. It is such a nice treat to have this level of consistency in the food. Everything always tastes fresh, flavorful, and homemade.

What I really appreciate is that this is the kind of everyday Dominican food many families actually eat back home in the DR. Real comfort food and classic street-food style offerings you would find throughout the Dominican Republic. The setup is buffet style, so you walk up, choose what you want, and they either plate it for you or pack it to go.

The ox tails are outstanding, the chicharrón is always on point, and the rice and beans never miss. Honestly, I have not had a bad meal here yet. You can tell they take pride in the food and care about the quality.

The only thing saving me is the 45-minute drive... because if I lived any closer, I would probably be a few more pounds overweight.“

“El mejor sabor daribeña buen saber excelente atencion y muchas variedades le imvitos a ir y comprobarla calidad“

“Hands down the best Brazilian food I've ever had in my life. Beyond that, the empanadas, we're insanely good the fried chicken with the rice. I'm absolutely credible. This place really knows how to keep authentic food alive beyond the the people that make this stuff happen were absolutely amazing. People I'll be back every day.“