Monya’s guidebook
Our favorite restaurants
East Boston is filled with fabulous restaurants. The Mexican ones in particular are really awesome and super close. There are also some great Italian options and bars / breweries close by.
This place is right behind our home! You can go out onto the deck to smell the fabulous food. On a great night you can enjoy takeout from this restaurant on the deck. If you decide to eat in definitely get one of their delicious drinks.
8 locals recommend
Mi Pueblito Restaurant
333 Border StThis place is right behind our home! You can go out onto the deck to smell the fabulous food. On a great night you can enjoy takeout from this restaurant on the deck. If you decide to eat in definitely get one of their delicious drinks.
When we went here we got a meal with their mole - apparently they are known for this and it was delicious! They will actually let you try the sauce before you order it on a meal. This place can get quite crowded, so you should make reservations if possible to avoid a long wait.
93 locals recommend
Angela's Cafe Eagle Hill
131 Lexington StWhen we went here we got a meal with their mole - apparently they are known for this and it was delicious! They will actually let you try the sauce before you order it on a meal. This place can get quite crowded, so you should make reservations if possible to avoid a long wait.
This is one of the best Italian restaurants in all of Boston. They are a tiny place that doesn't take reservations and the wait can be upwards of 2-3 hours on the weekend. Most people say it is worth the wait!
88 locals recommend
Rino's Place
258 Saratoga StThis is one of the best Italian restaurants in all of Boston. They are a tiny place that doesn't take reservations and the wait can be upwards of 2-3 hours on the weekend. Most people say it is worth the wait!
This is our "go to" brewery - they are a cider house and they are awesome!! Down East is located near Pier's Park and they are in a warehouse type location. Each time you visit they give you 5 free samples of the cider and then you can always purchase your favorite one in cans or growlers. Definitely check this place out. If you sign up for the tasting tour then they tell you the history while doing taste tests!
36 locals recommend
Downeast Cider House
256 Marginal StThis is our "go to" brewery - they are a cider house and they are awesome!! Down East is located near Pier's Park and they are in a warehouse type location. Each time you visit they give you 5 free samples of the cider and then you can always purchase your favorite one in cans or growlers. Definitely check this place out. If you sign up for the tasting tour then they tell you the history while doing taste tests!
If you are interested in a super inexpensive brunch then you need to hit up La Hacienda on the weekends for brunch. This restaurant was recommended to us when we first moved here and it didn't disappoint! It is a super low key brunch with many options (they serve everything in tin pans and it is all you can eat for like $10). They have everything from papusas to eggs to plantains and pancakes. This is definitely where the locals go, so don't be surprised to feel out of place if you go here!
24 locals recommend
La Hacienda
150 Meridian StIf you are interested in a super inexpensive brunch then you need to hit up La Hacienda on the weekends for brunch. This restaurant was recommended to us when we first moved here and it didn't disappoint! It is a super low key brunch with many options (they serve everything in tin pans and it is all you can eat for like $10). They have everything from papusas to eggs to plantains and pancakes. This is definitely where the locals go, so don't be surprised to feel out of place if you go here!
Ciao! Pizza and Pasta
59 Williams StTambo 22 Peruvian Kitchen & Bar
Taquería Jalisco
291 Bennington StSightseeing
ReelHouse
6 New StAmazing outdoor seating with some of the best views of Boston
Bar and entertainment
This is a one of a kind outdoor venue featuring a tall ship transformed into an outdoor bar and shopping container’s transformed to food outlets. This is a don’t miss!
The Tall Ship Boston
Next Door Speakeasy & Raw Bar
The Quiet Few
331 Sumner StCoffee shop
New coffee shop right near the MBTA!
Cafe Iterum
Neighborhoods
North End
Food scene
The Biscuit
256 Marginal Street