In search of a new favorite Latin American spot?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Latin American restaurants around Boston, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're on the hunt.
1. Chacarero
Topping the list is Chacarero. Located at 101 Arch St. in Downtown Crossing, the Latin American spot, which offers sandwiches and more, is the highest-rated cheap Latin American restaurant in Boston, boasting four stars out of 409 reviews on Yelp.
Yelper P. J., who reviewed Chacarero on Jan. 30, wrote, "Consistently delicious! As other reviewers have explained, the sandwich is chicken or beef (regular or barbecued) on delicious, dense bread, topped with cheese, hot sauce, green beans, avocado spread, tomatoes and roasted red bell peppers."
Josh M. noted, "Just thin cut, well cooked and seasoned chicken breast, with "hot sauce" a delightfully spicy guacamole, and some mayo on bread. A substantial and delicious sandwich."
2. Teresa's Market
Next up is Brighton's Teresa's Market, situated at 571 Washington St. (between Brackett and Bigelow streets). With 4.5 stars out of 75 reviews on Yelp, the Mexican and Latin American spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option.
Yelper Meridee H., who reviewed Teresa's Market on Feb. 20, wrote, "This is a true gem, eight bucks for three delicious tacos, or if you're feeling thrifty go with two pupusas for five bucks."
Chau L. noted, "This place, hands down, has the best fish taco! And they're huge too. The fish tacos had a ton of seasoning and flavor with a spicy kick to it at the end."
3. La Lechonera Restaurant
Roslindale's La Lechonera Restaurant, located at 342 Cummins Highway (between Canterbury Street and Mount Calvary Road), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced Latin American and Puerto Rican spot four stars out of 40 reviews.
If you're looking for more, we found these details about La Lechonera Restaurant.
"We took over in 2016, it was a great challenge as a first-time business owner, but with a lot of hard work and dedication, it’s up and running," per the history section of its Yelp profile.
Furthermore, we found this about the business's signature items: "When it comes to Spanish restaurants The best roasted pork and chicken in New England can be found in the Lechonera Cafe," it notes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "El mejor lechon y pollo asado en Boston y New England."
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