Merengue Restaurant

I indulged in their breakfast offering, which is remarkably hearty—essentially a dinner masquerading as a morning meal. The menu featured an enticing blend of mashed plantain, salami, and fried white cheese, all beautifully accented by sautéed red onions. Both the price and value are unparalleled, making it a must-visit for those seeking an unforgettable dining experience.

Best Dominican food in Boston! My Dominican mother in law was skeptical at first, but when she tried it was blown away by how much it tasted like her mom’s from when she was alive. I highly recommend the salami y queso to start and steak for main course (all options are amazing)! Don’t forget the garlic sauce for the steak, maduros (sweet plantains) and passion fruit smoothies! The atmosphere is wonderful as well, music, paintings, general environment , all very immersive and easy to picture being back on the island. All of this, and it’s affordable!

Food is always on point. So delicious. However, I think my daughter and I got food poisoning after eating here. My daughter told me she vomited when she got home. I didn't notice anything until the next day. I tried to eat breakfast and threw it up. My stomach hasn't felt right for days. May not be visiting Merengue again for some time.

Overall experience and food was good. Nice vibes in the restaurant while i was picking up our takeout order. I did have to wait 15 min after my pick up time for the food to be ready. Maduros and tostones are great, but I wish the tostones came with a sauce. Definitely order one on the side. The chicken a la plancha was good but a little under seasoned. The steak was very good! I’d come back but maybe try eating in the restaurant.

Merengues as a food destination has been on my list for quite some time now, and I'm pleased to say I was not disappointed in the slightest 😊. Once you walk in, you feel right at home with the neighborhood energy and charm. Decorum is creative; I'm pretty sure there's a moped hanging from the ceiling 😅. The food was wonderful, with old-school portions that left you feeling full with extra to food to take home. We didn't have to wait very long, and the service had us feeling right at home. I will definitely revisit 💯