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Check out the 4 top spots in Boston's South Dorchester neighborhood

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Published on May 31, 2019
Check out the 4 top spots in Boston's South Dorchester neighborhoodEl Barrio Mexican Grill. | Photo: Chermin L./Yelp

Looking to uncover all that South Dorchester has to offer? Get to know this Boston neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from Vietnamese restaurants to a Tex-Mex grill.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in South Dorchester, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Anh Hong

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Topping the list is Vietnamese spot Anh Hong. Located at 291 Adams St. (between Christopher and Lincoln streets), it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 249 reviews on Yelp. 

Anh Hong serves traditional Vietnamese dishes such as Bò 7 Món, and Phở.  

2. El Barrio Mexican Grill

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Next up is Tex-Mex spot El Barrio Mexican Grill, situated at 1782 Dorchester Ave. (between Welles Avenue and Banton Street). With four stars out of 234 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. 

The business is noted for tacos, cantina bowls, margaritas and fruit smoothies in a casual setting.

3. Bred

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Bred, a spot to score sandwiches, burgers and juice and smoothies, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 2255 Dorchester Ave. (between Washington Street and Adirondack Place), four stars out of 187 reviews.

Bred Gourmet's burgers are made with grass-fed beef. Salads and accompaniments, like parmesan truffle fries, are also on the menu.

4. Pho 2000

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Pho 2000, a Vietnamese spot, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 156 Yelp reviews. Head over to 198 Adams St. (between Arcadia Street and Dorchester Avenue) to see for yourself. 

The business serves classic Vietnamese cuisine like salads, noodle dishes, spring rolls and more.


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