15 Best Latin American Restaurants near Somerville

“One of the best brunch spots around. From the thick cut bacon to the fluffy pancakes there’s nothing you won’t like. Went for the first time a few weeks ago and have been back twice. I have yet to be disappointed by anything off the menu. Their Tres Leches French toast comes drizzled with Maple syrup, two scoops of whipped cream and loaded with blueberries and strawberries. A perfect sweet treat. The winner for me is the coconut guava cream pancakes. These are fluffy creamy and perfectly sweet. I can’t say enough about their pancakes plus I’m a sucker for guava. Their omelet is delicious and filling. The Hot Honey chicken & waffles will leave you stuffed. The sweet waffle and savory fried chicken is the perfect mix. And finally to discuss my favorite dish, the huevos Rancheros. This is hands down the best huevos rancheros I’ve had. Their chorizo is so packed with flavor and spice it makes the dish. This dish couldn’t be any more complete with its combination of chorizo, shrimp and cooling guacamole plus the two sunny side up runny eggs on top of two crispy tortillas. Highly recommend this place but warned there is a wait so be sure to make a reservation if you’re not a fan of waiting“

“While waiting for yelp event to start across the way, I was lured inside here by the best empanadas in New Jersey sign out front and it was a fact !! they were really busy for a Sunday since it was a sunny warm day in Somerville and at first I thought it was all sit down to the left and then I noticed there's a check out on the right with all the selection of fresh empanadas and pastries where you can order to go my first pick was the chorizo and cheese but the staff at front says that was already claimed by a table so I got the chipotle beef and regular chicken and wasn't disappointed with a side of a cortado espresso shot. It held me for the rest of the day, definitely will be back to sit down and try other dishes.“

“Had a good time here. Exactly what we asked for. Perfect over easy eggs, snappy sausages. Bacon was thin but cooked well. Omelette was cheesy and well seasoned.Breakfast potatoes were a bit dry and bland tho. Corned beef hash was from a can but that's usually what you get.Decor is run-down Mexican kitsch, but inexplicably no trace of that cuisine (on the breakfast menu anyway). Bathroom is a bit grimy.Not a bad place for breakfast, but certainly not an upscale experience.“

“One of the most incredible farm to table restaurants you will ever dine in!You absolutely must get the fried cheese. It is a staple! I also enjoyed the fried baby artichokes which were so delicate and delicious smothered in the most incredible sauce.If there’s anything there that comes with pork belly, then you absolutely must order it! The gorditas are my absolute favorite, essentially an extremely fat arepa stuffed with pork belly!Also, the fried chicken taco is next level.All the drinks are crazy, but I really prefer the Coquito. And I would be remiss if I did not mention that you must order any and all desserts that they offer! The tres strawberry shortcake is really something special !“

“Fun little place. I expected the floral decor to be in the whole restaurant but it was centered in a specific area next to the bar. The tables had touch lighting that can change color depending on the mood. The hostess and wait staff had so much energy and smiles that were contagious. The menu items have an Asian flair especially since of the apps and fried rice (chaufa) offering. I got the pacha sour, which is a pisco sour with chicha morada and lomo saltado with tender steak pieces. Others got the arroz con mariscos that had prawns, squid and mussels. The lomo quesadillas were good too and the guacamole was good with it. The side of mashed potatoe was creamy and so buttery. For dessert, we got the flan and tres leches cake. Everything was delicious and is worth coming back to try other dishes.“

“Ok, run here for the empanadas !!! They are so tasty, fresh, and humongous. 4.00 a piece and worth every penny! The tacos we ordered (Pollo) were good. I prefer a bit more flavor, but they were not bad! The waitress was very nice. I would definitely go back to try something else.“

“We have gotten take out and dined in many times. We are always amazed at how good their Latin food is and their Italian food. The menu is so big and diverse and we have never ordered anything we didn’t like. The prices are so reasonable and the portions are good. The staff there is also so kind and pleasant. Love this place!“

“We enjoy to go out. Last night we went to this excellent restaurant which friends told us about. We passed a lovely evening there with very good meal and a courteous stuff and a great chef. We put this fine restaurant in our phone list and we shall definitely visit again soon. We deeply recommend.“

“Very tasty food, especially flavorful and the fried food was non greasy! Had the chicharrones that had pork, cassava and plantains and all were fried to perfection. Followed that with grilled fish rice and beans which was simple yet sumptuous. Also had chicharrones tacos that packed heat and juicyness. Excellent food, pleasant service, clean place, definitely will be a repeat customer.Parking: At rear of the establishment“

“The food was amazing and the service was great. Very friendly and helpful server . The empanadas were sooooo good. Could tell the dough was homemade with corn and crispy :). Very authentic Latin food . Will definitely be back in the near future lobed this place !!:)“

“Puerto Viejo Restaurant in Bound Brook, NJ, is a hidden gem of Costa Rican and Latino cuisine that often goes unnoticed. Their rice and beans are truly amazing, and I highly recommend trying the Azteca soup – once you do, you'll keep coming back.Edwin“

“Food is absolutely yummy. My wife's friend recommended the place, gave us suggestions, and despite the challenge of the menu being in Spanish (thank you Google for translate!) was able to get an idea of the items. Been there 3x working through the menu and no bad choice so far!“

“This place is authentic and delicious. The guacamole is made to order and is MASSIVE, comes with a huge pile of chips, it’s fantastic. And the birria tacos are fire, they come 4 to an order and the consommé it comes with is so good. A job very well done, La Raza :)“

“Perfect, this very good place, the owner is a very good person, just like all the girls who serve, a very good atmosphere at night and during the day, I would return here, I will surely fall in love with Diana, but she has a husband and is very faithful :(“

“My wife and I had very good dishes. We don't speak Spanish, but they had a waitress that did. Friendly staff. Food was very good, and prices very reasonable considering what is going on today. They have a bar TV and music playing, but not too loud that we couldn't talk.“