Reviews for El Oriental De Cuba in Boston, MA
As a Latino from Miami who moved to NH i really feel for this place because it's hard 2 find real Hispanic good food around NH,... even tho this is in MA , the hour trip from where I live now is worth it. I knew this was place was going to be good because themoment we walked in there was 3 grandmas in the kitchen. Also I loved that the staff was honest when they told me yes thecroquetas are the boxed ones that you can buy (Goya brand)- but the papá y rellena & empanadas we're made in house and that'sdefinitely true we have them and that was the best papa rellena I've ever had in my life. The food was to die for , epic flavorsleft us so happy , service to some might seem slow but the food is on point and I really hope this spot gets to grow and i can'twant to eat there again Read more
Great service. Staff was very accommodating to our group of 6. Food was delicious. Nice concise menu.
I have ordered the Black Paella for takeout/ delivery 9 times as of now, and it?s 1 of the only 2 things I?ve eaten here (the... other is rice w/cuttlefish, much less flavorful/exciting than this). Overall, this is very inconsistent: great at its best andmediocre at worst. Good thing: abundant seafood ?? . I love the tender cuttlefish, and the scallops are cooked right! Lots offlavors when cooked right. Ripe plantains are awesome. What a feast! There?s a reason I kept coming back. Bad thing: 1) brokenshells and grit (part of the experience, eat slowly recommended). 2) very often it?s more salty than needed (maybe personalref), adding included shredded lettuce and tomato helped somewhat. 3) Rice is sometimes undercooked, 4) Flavor varies. Also thestaff from whom I picked up the order was a bit aloof/dismissive ????. Conclusion: love the seafood, dish is a gamble. Read more
Really hearty and delicious food at a good price point. Love the local feel of the place. Must order the oxtail and plantains!
I had the chorizo and the Cuban sandwich. Excellent! The sweet plantains, black beans, and flan were also amazing. Yes...... Ordered a lot and took most of it to go and it was all fantastic. Read more
The food here is awesome always large plates everything is good but the quality goes down as it getting later in the day I... suggest you want you best meal arrive early you wil leave full and happy!!! Read more
Fantastic food. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share - mofongo, ceviche, cuban sandwich, beef tongue, skirt steak, yellow rice... with pigeon peas and plantains, and a couple empanadas. For dessert we got the flan, tres leches, and the guava and creamcheese. Everything was so delicious! Also loved the maple seating and the walls covered in photos and art. Read more
Hidden gem very good portions and prices. I imagine if you go to Cuba the vibe must be like this place. We love it.