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Vejigantes

Vejigantes

Latin American Restaurant$$$$
South End, Boston
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    Michael T.
    "Purveyor of fantastic, authentic Puerto Rican and Dominican cuisine."(3 Tips)
    Francisco N.
    "Excellent authentic puertorrican food"(2 Tips)
    Jenny R.
    "The Steak with Chimichurri was delicious."(2 Tips)
    M3t47 G.
    "For your entrée go for the Trifongo."(2 Tips)
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  • M3t47 G.heart icon on user image
    M3t47 G34rJuly 29, 2016
    This was the best of the restaurants that I visited while in town. My recommendation: open up the meal with either rellenos de papa or tostones. For your entrée go for the Trifongo. Then, tres leches.
  • Boston.com
    Boston.comDecember 6, 2012
    At this warm little Puerto Rican restaurant in the South End, the most warming thing on the menu is also one of the best: soup. The cream of plantain is comforting yet nuanced, with a garlic backbone. Read more
  • Michele S.
    Michele SteinbergJune 6, 2013
    First time there last night for an early pre-theater dinner. Relaxed service, great mojitos and the food was unusual (for me) and delicious. Very reasonable prices for the quality and portions.
  • Carlos V.heart icon on user image
    Carlos VargasAugust 8, 2013
    I've been to the sister restaurant Merengue in Roxbury, the food is amazing at both locations. if you are looking for real, really good and tasty food you must visit Vejigantes.
  • Ben B.heart icon on user image
    Ben BearnotApril 20, 2015
    Huge portions of tasty Puerto Rican dishes. Bring lots of friends for sharing. Loved the frozen tamarind margarita and pork chop entree.
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    aApril 29, 2016
    My god, this was an amazing place. Authentic puertorrican food and gigantic servings. All is good but try Mofongo Relleno.
  • Michael T.
    Michael TousignantSeptember 21, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Purveyor of fantastic, authentic Puerto Rican and Dominican cuisine. Get the trifongo, chicharron de pollo, paella, finished by a sangria.
  • Viayraheart icon on user image
    ViayraFebruary 5, 2017
    While food tastes good, and prices are great, I'll say it's not completely authentic. Servers are nice, has Viejo San Juan vibes and the ambiance is good!
  • JP
    JPAugust 29, 2012
    it's pronounced "bay-he-GAHN-tays" // brand-new in 2012, this is a pleasant walk from the back bay area. here's a mobile-friendly menu: http://bit.ly/RnNzq4 Read more
  • Vambah S.heart icon on user image
    Vambah SillahNovember 30, 2014
    It feels like a portal to old San Juan. All of the patrons and the servers speak Spanish, and the ambience is authentic Puerto Rico.
  • Yasmin S.heart icon on user image
    Yasmin SanchezFebruary 29, 2016
    I tried the Alcapurias, churrasco, mofongo and of course, rice and beans. All were delicious
  • Amanda M.heart icon on user image
    Amanda McNeilDecember 27, 2014
    Amazing flan! Delicious coconut shrimp. Good for large parties. Most of the spice is in the sauces.
  • Aku B.
    Aku BetaOctober 8, 2012
    Very lively atmosphere, service was great, food was amazing. Would definitely comeback! Crab cake appetizers were incredible.
  • Desiree A.heart icon on user image
    Desiree AlvarezJune 6, 2019
    The coquito martini is awesome but the Spanish rice, plantains, and chicken are the winners here.
  • A I.heart icon on user image
    A IbsDecember 7, 2016
    churrasco, plantains, quick and pleasant service. their chimichurri was great too.
  • Eve V.heart icon on user image
    Eve VanricanqueenNovember 16, 2014
    Love the place and food its like my mom cooking and Ppl were so friendly. Def would go again
  • Kelly L.
    Kelly LamasAugust 28, 2013
    Bistec a la jardinera and arroz con gandules is my go-to and can't be beat for that price!
  • Hannah D.heart icon on user image
    Hannah DalkeJuly 19, 2016
    Really good white sangria. Also the skirt steak with chimichurri sauce
  • Alex C.
    Alex C.July 23, 2013
    Great date restaurant, really authentic Puerto Rican food. Try the 'pastellitos' !!!
  • Moit L.
    Moit LasMarch 28, 2013
    Great food and great service..loved our waiter Victor, would definitely come here again.
  • Jenny R.heart icon on user image
    Jenny RinconOctober 8, 2016
    The Steak with Chimichurri was delicious.
  • Yasmin S.heart icon on user image
    Yasmin SanchezFebruary 29, 2016
    Tamarindo Martini is very nice. Not too dry, not too sweet.
  • Piqui B.heart icon on user image
    Piqui BerriosMarch 16, 2015
    Lunch is plentiful and authencially tasty.
  • Cynthia B.
    Cynthia B.February 2, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Order the "mofongo de yuca con cerdo". Best mofongo ever!
  • A S.heart icon on user image
    A SSeptember 27, 2015
    Disappointing. This was my first time trying out the cuisine, and I found it bland.. nothing spectacular (paella and mofongo). The guava mojito was amazing though.
  • C C.heart icon on user image
    C CJuly 18, 2015
    Great mofongos and mojitos.
  • Pedroheart icon on user image
    PedroAugust 11, 2012
    The Paella Artesanal is not only beautiful but tasty. Read more
  • Carlos-Luis B.
    Carlos-Luis BrownSeptember 22, 2013
    Great food. Try the mofongo.
  • David Z.heart icon on user image
    David ZhouAugust 8, 2015
    The garlic sauce is way too strong but everything else is 👌
  • Kara K.
    Kara KelleyApril 14, 2013
    The seafood paella is awesome
  • Priscilla E.heart icon on user image
    Priscilla EmeryDecember 30, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Mofongo is my favorite
  • Steve A.
    Steve AnJanuary 6, 2013
    Service here @vejitantes continues to be hit or miss. We had reservation at 8, waited til 9:30, left after getting repeatedly passed over, so much for being next in line... Just unacceptable.
  • Luis R.heart icon on user image
    Luis RodriguezNovember 25, 2014
    Food was really good, service could've been better
  • Steve A.
    Steve AnJanuary 6, 2013
    We have reservation and waited an hour so far with no end in sight. Wish I had spoken Spanish, clearly would not have lost our place in queue. Hugely disappointing.
  • William P.heart icon on user image
    William PerezNovember 9, 2013
    Wheres is this at neen lookin for a puerto rican restaurant
  • Francisco N.heart icon on user image
    Francisco NoelDecember 19, 2015
    Excellent authentic puertorrican food
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