Orinoco: A Latin Kitchen - Crossing

Consistently good food and friendly staff. Great neighborhood vibe.

I love going here for a casual neighborhood lunch or dinner. Ordered the palmito salad, light but decadent!

Terrific neighborhood restaurant with a tasty, different menu of delicious small plates. The arepas, BBQ ribs and sangria were outstanding!

¡Delicioso! I had two arepas Reina Pepiada and yuca frita. So good, very affordable, and super filling. I couldn't finish it all!

Orinoco, located in the charming South End of Boston, captures the essence of Latin American cuisine in a small, cozy setting. We arrived towards the end of the night, so we were unable to order the coveted arepas, the stars of the show. Nevertheless, the restaurant exuded a warm and inviting atmosphere, luring us in with its good vibes. For our appetizers, we ventured into the realm of Pepito Costillitas, tender and boneless baby back ribs. Each succulent bite transported us to a heaven 5 out of 5 on the flavor scale. The Tequeños, delicate parcels of Guayanes cheese nestled within a crisp fried pastry dough, were delicious 4 out of 5. Moving on to the mains, I embarked on a culinary adventure with the Lamb Chops, which was so succulent and seasoned to perfection. It was definitely the showstopper of our meal. 5 out of 5. The service provided by our waiter was exceptional. He made us feel welcomed and promptly accommodated our request to relocate from an outdoor table to the cozy interior. Although we missed out on the renowned arepas, we couldn't have been happier with our dining experience.