Looking to satisfy your appetite for Caribbean fare?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Caribbean spots around Boston, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.
Consumers in the Boston area historically spend more in November at restaurants than other months of the year, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of customer relationship management software and business health for small businesses. Daily spending at Boston-area restaurants rose to $1,671 per business in November of last year, second only to December with an average of $1,807, and 5% higher than the average for the rest of the year.
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1. Orinoco
First on the list is Orinoco. Located at 477 Shawmut Ave. (between Cumston Place and Deblois Street) in South End, the Caribbean and Venezuelan spot is the highest-rated Caribbean restaurant in Boston, boasting four stars out of 586 reviews on Yelp.
2. The Old Havana
Next up is Jamaica Plain's The Old Havana, situated at 349 Centre St. (between Westerly and Forbes streets). With 4.5 stars out of 136 reviews on Yelp, the Cuban spot, which offers seafood and salads, has proven to be a local favorite.
3. El Oriental de Cuba
Jamaica Plain's El Oriental de Cuba, located at 416 Centre St. (between Barbara and Paul Gore streets), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Cuban, Caribbean, breakfast and brunch spot four stars out of 460 reviews.
4. Pikalo
Pikalo, a Dominican spot that offers sandwiches and more in Jamaica Plain, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 126 Yelp reviews. Head over to 378 Centre St. (between Sheridan and Day streets) to see for yourself.
5. Mana Escondido Café
Over in South End, check out Mana Escondido Café, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 84 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Spanish, Puerto Rican, breakfast and brunch spot at 68 Aguadilla St. (between Pembroke and Brookline streets).
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