Orinoco Harvard Square - Cambridge

Great food, had the arepas , the chef made a special arrangement just for us.

I love this place! Great food, nice people and nice atmosphere. Try everything in special don’t forget to ask for the sangria!so good!??

We recently dined at this quaint spot in Harvard Square. We tried the Steak, the ribs, and the guava flatbread. The guava flatbread was a standout, however, the ribs and the steak didn't quite meet our expectations. The ribs were a bit tough to cut through, and the BBQ sauce, which was the same for both dishes, didn't quite hit the mark for us. We had ordered the steak cooked to medium, but it turned out a bit too chewy and overcooked. The staff kindly replaced it, and the second one came out cooked to a perfect medium, which we appreciated. In terms of beverage options, the selection was somewhat limited, with only wine and beer available. On a less positive note, we did observe a rat scurrying through the dining area, which was quite surprising and definitely detracted from the overall experience.Edit based on owners question: Appreciate your prompt response. We were seated indoors in the dining room and saw what would be a “mouse”, still pretty disturbing to see it run indoors along the outside wall of the barAlso yeah, getting a heads up about our order would have been nice. All the 3 items we had ordered had some of the sauce, wish we got a heads up.

First time eating Venezuelan food. At lunch, the service was a little slow. It took 25 mins to have our food but everything was delicious and flavorful. Trio De Empanadas, each dumplings have different flavors as shredded pork, cheese and black bean paste. Not many options on the lunch menu so I want to try their dinner menu next time.

Stumbled upon this place last night while trying to find somewhere good to eat for a late bday celebration. Our server was amazing- gave so many good recommendations and everything we tried was absolutely delicious. The sangria is a must try and the beef and cheese arepa was out of this world. We also tried the chicken and pork arepas, and the chicken and steak plate, and mini ribs. It was so delicious. Our server gave 10/10 service, including bringing us out free dessert and allowed us to sample drinks before ordering. For all that food and drinks for 3 people we only paid $160 after tip. A hidden gem and a must try :