Cuisines and Dishes at Orinoco:
- Venezuelan
Orinoco
477 Shawmut Ave,
Boston
MA
02118
Today's hours: 12:00 pm-2:30 pm, 6:00 pm-11:00 pm
(617) 369-7075
Menu for Orinoco
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Ratings and Reviews for Orinoco
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May 14 2012
Adrian W. via Yelp
Orinoco is a small quaint restaurant in a quiet location away from the busy streets of Boston. Once in a while, you will still hear the typical Boston...read more
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May 10 2012
M W. via Yelp
Orinoco was PHENOMENAL. I'd been previously for appetizers and cocktails mid-winter, but it did not compare to the brilliant feast I enjoyed recently! The...read more
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Apr 29 2012
Elisa K. via Yelp
I am from Venezuela. Try not to drive here for dinner.... parking is VERY difficult to find. The Brookline branch is where I usually go, but I had the...read more
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Sep 23 2008
jkiss121785 via Citysearch
Two of my friends went to this place (one for lunch and the other for dinner) and they both LOVED it, so I had to try it out. It l...read more
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Apr 23 2008
jjrkane via Citysearch
i had heard a lot of good things about this place and decided to take my parents there when they were in town. the food was incre...read more
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Feb 13 2008
putaambre via Citysearch
I have dine at Orinoco many times and all have been deliciuosly wonderful. However, the best time to go is for sunday brunch. Get ...read more
From Citysearch
The Scene
Inspired by the casual, convivial roadside eateries found throughout Venezuela, Orinoco uses old family recipes to produce one of the city's most authentic Latin American eateries. Upbeat waiters navigate the intimate dining room, which is decorated with colorful masks, filled with mismatched chairs and has room for only 20 patrons. Drink options run the gamut from South American wines to tropical fruit drinks.
The Food
Diners peek into the partially open kitchen to view authentic arepas being made by hand. Filled with everything from slow-cooked pork leg to creamy Venezuelan guayanés cheese, these smoky corn pockets make for an ideal starter. Shredded beef empanadas and bacon-wrapped, almond-filled dates are among the other appetizers available. Entrees, most of which come in under $15, include adobo-rubbed tuna and Pabellón Criollo, a traditional Venezuelan dish of shredded beef, white rice, black beans and plantains. Homemade caramel flan and molten chocolate cake provide a sweet finish.
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