No-reservations Venezuelan eatery known for smoky arepas, served in a cozy, Latin-accented space. Based on 564 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
56 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: (617) 354-6900
Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 12–2 PM, 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–2 PM, 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12–2 PM, 5:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 12–2 PM, 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12–2 PM, 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–8:30 PM |
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Reviews
William Weber
Excellent vibe with friendly staff. The food was good, especially the ribs! Arepas are good, but won’t blow your mind. Could be a little more moist and the white sauce was quite garlicky. Yet we enjoyed our time and it’s a great find for Harvard square
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Jon Langbert
Great food, same as their Brookline outpost. Tuna was awesome, as were all the appetizers involving cheese. Sadly, they were out of arepas. Will definitely be back. Caution: they close early on weekdays. No idea why.
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Andrés A
What a great place to have near Harvard Square. I am Venezuelan myself, and I had to try it after seeing the name. I was not disappointed.
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Rebecca Brent
Everything was delicious and well priced. Service was great and I loved the atmosphere. Also not too busy on a Friday at 630PM which was ideal since I was very hungry when I got there. The red sangria is delicious, I suggest the pitcher because you WILL want more than one glass.
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Curt Raffi
Intimate, awesome and authentic… Tucked in a side alley right off of JFK Street in Harvard Square, Orinoco serves authentic Venezuelan food and serves it in an intimate and personal way. It’s a perfect place to go on a cold winter’s night to connect with friends and enjoy some wonderful food. Overall I rate the service and food an A-.
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Sarah Wang
Tucked away in a little alleyway and had really nice cozy evening fairytale vibes! Tried the pelua arepa! Good cheese, meat and arepa corn bread(?)! It came with a really strong but incredible garlic sauce too!
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Jonathan Haws
Probably my favorite place to eat in the Boston area now. Amazing food, incredible service, and just a cool vibe. Love it!
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Julia G
Deliciously flavorful arepas, empanadas, salads and mains. Was shocked it was so empty, but it is tucked away. Like treasure at the end of the rainbow, find the alley pathway to Venezuelan cuisine paradise in H Sq!
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Tim Sheng
gorgeous Latino foods had off harvard campus! they are truly representing the culture and arts! must go there again.
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Kerwin Jr. Holmes
Had a great time here for a rather large party. I think the kitchen couldn’t keep up. But the meals were good and served warm when they came out and the employees were all professionals and had good attitudes.
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