Welcome to Cafeteria La Reina
Cafeteria La Reina is a Salvadoran gem located in Boston, MA. Known for its authentic dishes like pupusas, enchiladas, and chilaquiles, this cozy spot offers a taste of traditional Salvadoran cuisine. Guests rave about the flavorful soups, such as the seafood soup and chicken soup, as well as the variety of aperitivos like shrimp platters and fried plantains. The restaurant's welcoming atmosphere, complete with live music and friendly service, adds to the overall dining experience. With plenty of vegetarian options and beer & wine offerings, Cafeteria La Reina promises a memorable culinary journey for those seeking Salvadoran flavors in the heart of Boston.
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80 Bennington St Boston, MA 02128 Hotline: (617) 982-9001
Welcome to Cafeteria La Reina, a hidden gem serving authentic Salvadoran cuisine in the heart of Boston. Located on Bennington St., this cozy restaurant offers a unique dining experience with a menu that will tantalize your taste buds.
From traditional breakfast options like the Super Desayuno and the Desayuno La Reina to savory appetizers like the Boquita de Camarones and Enchiladas Salvadorenas, there is something for everyone at Cafeteria La Reina. Their diverse selection of soups, including the Sopa de Mariscos and Sopa de Camarones con Vegetables, showcase the rich flavors of Salvadorian cuisine.
Customer reviews rave about the delicious pupusas, with fillings ranging from cheese with loroco to zucchini and pork. The pupusas come with curtido and salsa roja, adding a burst of flavor to each bite. Pair your pupusas with a refreshing horchata or a pina colada shake for the perfect meal combination.
For those craving tacos, Cafeteria La Reina offers a variety of options, with the carne asada tacos receiving high praise from patrons. Additionally, don't miss out on their mouthwatering empanadas, a perfect treat for those looking for a savory snack.
While the restaurant may be small, the lively atmosphere and friendly service make each visit memorable. Whether you're dining in for a special occasion or grabbing takeout on-the-go, Cafeteria La Reina is a must-visit destination for Salvadoran cuisine lovers.
So why wait? Head over to Cafeteria La Reina and indulge in a culinary journey through the flavors of El Salvador. Your taste buds will thank you!
The place is small but the food was delicious. It's a mom & pop place and when I walked up they had live music due to it being Salvadorian Independence Day. The neighborhood was so alive.
This small restaurant located on Bennington St. is really a hidden gem! I was in the area and craving pupusas and gave it a try and it was the best I've had! There is many Salvadorian/Mexican restaurants in the area which I have given a chance and tried but by far this is the best! I went ahead and ordered "antojitos la reina" which brings a pupusa of your choice, taco of your choice as well as a tamal of your choice! It was amazing trying three things and they all tasted amazing!! I also got a horchata which was delicious! I will defiantly be coming back and also ordering take out
This place was such a pleasant experience. We went for valentines because we wanted pupusas and didn't want something pretentious and also hadn't made reservations. This is one of the best dining experiences I've had in Boston though, and I drive out to east Boston just to go here sometimes.
The pupusas were delicious and the Desayuno La Reina was a great dish also. The lady taking the orders was really nice with my party and would absolutely go there again.
The pina colada shake and plato mixto were fantastic! This is a tricky area to drive around and find parking but was able to find parking after circling around for 10 minutes. This place is authentic and everything is made in-house. I also got 2 pork with cheese pupusas on the go which were good for breakfast the next morning. I will definitely be back!
At Cafeteria La Reina, I sampled three pupusas, which have various types of fillings encased in a fried corn patty. The pupusas were made to order and arrived after a ten-minute wait. First impressions upon seeing the 7" patties were that three was definitely too much for lunch and I should have went with one or two at most. I tried the cheese with loroco, with zucchini, and with pork. Being a meat-loving gal, the chicharron (pork) was my favorite while the queso made for a good breakfast the following day. The pupusas come with curtido (vinegar-based slaw) and salsa roja. Both were very flavorful and added much to the dish. The salsa cut through the fattiness of the pork and fried pupusa nicely while the curtido provided some needed crunch in addition to the acidity. I had gotten my meal to go and so the sides were packaged in two plastic bags that were tied in a knot at the top. While this was fine for the curtido, it made it pretty difficult to pour the watery salsa in a controlled manner and I ended up spilling half all over the pupusas. All put together, one to two pupusas would be more than enough for lunch making this great cheap eats at ~$3/pupusa.
All I can sayy is that I love the pupusas and the empanadas ! It was all delicious and I love coming to eat here when I get a pupusa craving !
Fantastic tacos! Did a tasting of all 4 kinds they serve, and they were all great - the carne asada were the best, but they were all tasty, fresh and the steak was tender and flavorful. The absolute best must-try are the papusas. Hands down the best papusas I ever had. I wish they wouldn't use styrofoam containers, but such is life. I highly recommend the food at this place.
the best of Salvadoran authentic food soups and pupusas you have to try Salvadoran tamales,
Very good Salvadorian food although a bit overshadowed by the fact that it is in a square next door to quite a few comparably great places. A lot of takeout coming in and out of here as well, although I've never seen La Reina very crowded with seated patrons. I've only had the pupusas, which are excellent, although service is pretty slow and can take a while even when the restaurant is empty. A bit of a language barrier, and most of the menus are in Spainish as well, but there are ample pictures and staff is pretty good at the point and nod. Loud music combined with constant, loud television running in the background makes for a bit of a headache. The restaurant has a jukebox as well which is a fun touch. Definitely recommend for the pupusas, but there are better options for a full dinner / meal in the area.