In search of a new favorite Dominican spot?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Dominican restaurants around Boston, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to meet your needs.
1. Pikalo
Topping the list is Pikalo. Located at 378 Centre St. in Jamaica Plain, it is the highest-rated inexpensive Dominican restaurant in Boston, boasting 4.5 stars out of 135 reviews on Yelp.
The site can tell you a thing or two more about Pikalo.
"Jose Pimentel, founder of Pikalo, has been making his specialty empanadas for the past 18 years," per the business's Yelp profile. "He began selling his empanadas from a pushcart in the streets of the Dominican Republic. Upon moving to the U.S., he continued selling his empanadas while running a family restaurant."
As to what the business is known for, "Empanadas, sandwiches, smoothies," it states on Yelp.
2. Alex's Chimis
Next up is Jamaica Plain's Alex's Chimis, situated at 358-C Centre St. With four stars out of 134 reviews on Yelp, it has proved to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option.
The site has lots more information on Alex's Chimis.
"Best rotisserie chicken in town," it notes on its Yelp page. Among other menu items are a roasted pork burger, pork ears, stuffed cassava and beef, chicken, ham and cheese turnovers.
3. El Embajador
Jamaica Plain's El Embajador, located at 3371 Washington St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot four stars out of 34 reviews.
Yelper Zack D., who reviewed the restaurant on May 9, 2019, wrote, "The fish stew I had the other night calls for an extra star."
John G. wrote, "I felt like I was beamed up to Dominican Republic or Puerto Rico when we entered the door. Chiccharron and mofongo. The food is real and delicious. Prices are honest. People are warm and welcoming."
4. Rey Del Pollo
Over in Roxbury, check out Rey Del Pollo, which has earned four stars out of 11 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the Spanish and Dominican spot by heading over to 111 Blue Hill Ave.
The site has more information about Rey Del Pollo.
"The place where you can get a tasteful rotisserie chicken and the best Carribean food in town," it states on its Yelp page. Breakfast, mofongo and Dominican-style sandwiches are also served.
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