BEST HISPANIC RESTAURANT
VIVA MI AREPAA hidden gem, small and often unnoticed, this Venezuelan restaurant is tucked away in West Roxbury. Their cheesy, semi-sweet cachapas (best described as a corn pancake) with guasacaca sauce, and their savory carne guisada is some of the best Venezuelan food you can find on, arguably, the entire east coast—without being overpriced. Taking a bite into the food at Viva Mi Arepa is like an out-of-body experience that always leaves you wanting more (even when you’re bursting at the stomach). The sounds of music ranging from Joropo Llanero to modern pop envelop the colorful, family restaurant. Haitian-owned, yet swarming with Venezuelan culture, the cozy spot is sure to earn a sweet spot in your heart.
5197 Washington St., West Roxbury, vivamiarepa.com. |
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