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Ropa vieja made with mushrooms instead of shredded beef sounds like a compromise until you're actually eating it. This Cuban restaurant on Moody Street leans into the roasted-meat-and-tropical-cocktail side of the menu, with drinks running toward guava, smoky rum, and tobacco notes. On a warm night, the patio is where you want to be. A James Beard semifinalist in 2024, it also holds Boston Magazine's Best Cuban nod.
The awards strongest first
- Boston Magazine #46 · Top 50 Restaurants in Boston
- Boston Magazine 2025 · Best Cuban Restaurant · Best of Boston
- James Beard Awards 2024 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Northeast · Patricia Estorino
- James Beard Awards 2022 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Northeast · Patricia Estorino
One number, weighted & current 71
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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Ropa vieja
“a mushroom-based ropa vieja that vegetarians can devour without compromising on taste”
Boston Magazine, 2025 -
Roasted meats
“celebrating Caribbean cuisine with hearty roasted meats”
Boston Magazine, 2025
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