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El Gran Jaguar Restaurant

El Gran Jaguar Restaurant

4.5
(200+)
• Mexican • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 4.2 mi • 42 min
"1st pic: Chicken Taco, 2nd pic: Pork Taco. Both, delicious and fresh. Fast service. Very tasty food "
"Food was ok but was pretty cold when it arrived. Not sure if that was due to the distance or the restaurant. Queso was slice of cheese not actual queso dip. The toppings are very bizarre in the burritos and taco salad. There was peas and carrots and radishes. Can't say I have ever had peas and carrots in a taco salad. Instructions for preparing food were not followed. Tomatoes and beans were not removed much to my son's disappointment. We ordered a steak and chicken burrito and got a steak and pork burrito but they were mixed up too. The ingredients seemed fresh and the taste was decent but there are definitely better places to order. "
Pupusas
Handmade flour tortilla filled with your choice of ingredients. Traditional Salvadoran dish.
$4.25
Tostada
One crispy tortilla topped with refried beans, your choice of meat, lettuce, cheese, pico de gallo,sour cream, and avocado.
$6
Burrito
Rolled up flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of meat, yellow rice, pinto beans, lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, and cheese. Served with your choice of fries or salad.
$16.62
2 Gorditas
Handmade tortilla stuffed with your choice of meat (seasoned chicken or pork), refried beans, mozzarella cheese, lettuce, and tomato.
$12
99 Restaurants

99 Restaurants

4.5
(1k+)
• American • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 3.9 mi • 28 min
"The Country Fried Chicken was delicious and cooked perfectly, the sides were also great. The Little Midnight Fudge Hero Sundae was perfect for dessert!! "
"Boneless wings were delish, burgers were cooked properly, not enough French fries and extremely small side of bacon Macabd cheese that was burnt on top. "
Crispy Honey BBQ Chicken Wrap
Hand-breaded crispy chicken tenders drenched in honey BBQ sauce. Wrapped up with lettuce, tomatoes, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses. Served with choice of one side.
$17.42
Boneless Wings (Buffalo or Gold Fever)
Hand-breaded and dripping with our authentic signature spicy Buffalo Sauce or our sweet and tangy Honey Mustard BBQ (Gold Fever) Sauce.
$15.76
XL Boneless Wings (Buffalo or Gold Fever)
Hand-breaded and dripping with our authentic signature spicy Buffalo Sauce or our sweet and tangy Honey Mustard BBQ (Gold Fever) Sauce.
$18.82
Original Crispy Chicken Tenders
A crispy hand-breaded classic. Served with choice of dipping sauce and two sides.
$20.28
Polcari's Restaurant

Polcari's Restaurant

4.5
(3k+)
• Italian • Pizza
$0 delivery fee • 5.5 mi • 40 min
"My Margherita (Fresh Basil) pizza and Minestrone Soup were wonderful! Still steaming hot when it arrived. Hands down, Pizzeria Regina is still the best pizza around!"
"Have been a longtime customer -have ordered pizza through Covid-last night worst pizza ever very thin crust, chewy-grandchildren couldn't even chew it-very disappointed -especially for the cost-could have ordered from local joint for half the price knowing it would be crummy,"
Cheese Pizza 16" Cheese Pizza
Our Regina dough aged and proofed to perfection. Topped with our spicy-sweet Original Regina Pizza sauce and aged Mozzarella cheese.
$19.77
Cheese Pizza 10" Cheese Pizza
Our Regina dough aged and proofed to perfection. Topped with our spicy-sweet Original Regina Pizza sauce and aged Mozzarella cheese.
$15.34
Italian Wedding Soup
Classic Wedding soup with flavorful mini meatballs, fresh spinach, mini pasta and eggs in a light chicken broth. “Alla Salute delle belle memorie”
$7
Toasted Ravioli
Plump cheese ravioli battered in seasoned breadcrumbs and fried to a golden brown.
$12.16
Red Heat Tavern

Red Heat Tavern

4.7
(2k+)
• Dinner • Bar and Grill
$0 delivery fee • 9.4 mi • 42 min
Farther away
"Chipotle Turkey Melt - Delicious Chicken Birria Tacos - Tasty Honey Mustard Wrap - So Good Jumbo Tater Tots - Amazing! - From someone who absolutely adores and loves Tater Tots in general... these are so good! SO SO GOOD!! Corn Bread is amazing, too! What a great restaurant to get take out from. They obviously put a lot of care into their work and care what they are putting out there to the customer. The presentation on all food was just so well and neatly done. Wraps and Sandwich just made so nicely vs being thrown together. "
"Overall i would give it a 7/10. Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich was slightly dry, but very sustainable. Honestly not worth the price but good if really hungry. Fries were delicious and made it worth the wait and the pricing. Gluten Free Caesar Salad kept 2 people in the family from starvation and was very good ( i tried a bit myself ). Thanks for the food ! :)"
Honey Mustard Chicken Wrap
buttermilk fried chicken, applewood-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onions, cheddar jack cheese, honey mustard, honey wheat wrap, choice of side
$19.89
Classic Burger
lettuce, tomato, red onions, choice of cheese, choice of side
$20.42
Sesame Ginger Bowl
broccoli, rice and quinoa mix, julienned vegetables, cilantro, scallions, toasted almonds, ginger soy dressing, sriracha aioli
$24.96
Bone-In Mesquite Wings
marinated bone-in mesquite wings, carrots, celery, choice of sauce
$18.71
Dryft

Dryft

4.5
(100+)
• Italian • Seafood Restaurant
$0 delivery fee • 5.8 mi • 39 min
"Grilled Swordfish was cooked perfectly, the Wild Mushroom Risotto is so good we order it as a side every time we order from Dryft and there was not even one bite left of the Avacado Grilled Avocado Salad . Food and Service is always perfect!"
"I’m not sure what I was expecting from the shrimp cocktail, but I was definitely was not expecting to pay nearly 5 dollars for one shrimp. That felt like a scam"
Dryft Burger
Halperns' blend, vermont cheddar, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions, fries, pickle *Please Note: Temperature preferences are best honored when dining in. Delivery time may affect requested temperature.
$23.17
Sausage Rigatoni
Vodka sauce, ricotta, sweet Italian sausage, peas, Parmigiano reggiano
$24.55
Bolognese
Rigatoni, Parmesan, basil
$24.72
Chicken Under a Brick
Mashed potatoes, chicken jus, Brussels sprouts
$32.56
La Perle Caribbean Restaurant

La Perle Caribbean Restaurant

4.2
(1k+)
• Nachos • Chicken
$0 delivery fee • 5.2 mi • 42 min
"I Get this every Friday. I am Haitian and don't have many restaurants around me. This is certainly a great treat! The portions are big enough for two days (for me). It is very flavorful and still remains fresh despite the amount of time it takes for it to get to me."
"If you have never tried oxtail before you need to try theirs it comes with white rice and bean soup and the oxtails are in juice that is also so flavorful. Delicious on the rice! Always fresh always more than I can eat in one sitting"
Fried Pork Griot
Served with rice and peas or black bean sauce.
$24.4
Turkey (Fried)
Banana, black rice (weekends), bulgur wheat, rice & beans, or white rice.
$22
Chicken (Fried)
Crispy chicken with a choice of banann, black, bulgur, white, yellow rice, or rice & beans.
$23.27
Goat (Sauce)
Warm goat sauce over your choice of banann, black rice (weekends), bulgar wheat, rice & beans, or white rice.
$27.18
From Brazil Restaurant

From Brazil Restaurant

4.2
(1k+)
• Italian • Japanese
$0 delivery fee • 9.3 mi • 41 min
Farther away
"Wow! The Doordash Special was a great deal and great taste!! One order fed us both and there were enough leftovers for a lunch today. Everything was exceptional. 😊😋"
"o Prestigio Cake Slice estava velho com gosto de geladeira, o Suco de Manga / Mango Juice nao é natural nao senti nada da fruta e From Brazil Meal Deal - Medium as carnes vieram MUITO passada quase queimada."
From Brazil Meal Deal - Medium
Build your perfect Brazilian BBQ plate with freshly grilled meats, homemade sides and authentic Brazilian flavors. Choose up to 3 barbecue cuts, up to 3 main sides, up to 2 optional sides, 1 salad, 1 beans, and your preferred meat temperature. Please select only from the available meat options.
$26.18
Soda Can
Refrigerante em Lata
$3.67
From Brazil Meal Deal - Large
Build your perfect Brazilian BBQ plate with freshly grilled meats, homemade sides and authentic Brazilian flavors. Choose up to 3 barbecue cuts, up to 3 main sides, up to 2 optional sides, 1 salad, 1 beans, and your preferred meat temperature. Please select only from the available meat options.
$30.72
1 Pound of Barbecue
Build your perfect Brazilian BBQ with freshly grilled meats and authentic Brazilian flavors. Choose up to 3 barbecue cuts, your preferred meat temperature, and please select only from the available meat options. Includes 1 lb (453 g) of barbecue.
$30.1
Athidi Indian Restaurant

Athidi Indian Restaurant

4.5
(500+)
• Indian • Street Food
$0 delivery fee • 1.5 mi • 27 min
"food tasted delicious, but the chicken tikka marmalade had hardly any chicken in it. I think there were 7 1-inch cubes. which was maybe a quarter of a chicken breast. I'd still order from them again, but maybe get something else"
"Chole Batura was delicious!!I wish they gave 2 baturas instead of 1 for this price...or at least some side of pickle/chutney/onions. The Veg Noodles from Athidi is my alltime favorite! Very delicious food. Would definitely order again."
Butter Chicken
Boneless chicken pieces cooked with aromatic basmati rice, traditional Indian spices, and fresh herbs
$18.46
Chicken Tikka Masala
Crispy, golden pastries filled with a spiced mixture of potatoes, peas, and aromatic herbs, served with tangy chutney
$18.84
Bezawada Boneless Chicken 65 Biryani
Soft and fluffy traditional Indian flatbread baked in a clay oven
$20.71
Veg Samosa (3 pieces)
Crispy fried cauliflower tossed in a tangy and spicy Indo-Chinese sauce, garnished with fresh spring onions
$12.64
Belle Isle Seafood Restaurant

Belle Isle Seafood Restaurant

4.7
(200+)
• American • Seafood Restaurant
$0 delivery fee • 8.0 mi • 44 min
Farther away
"The Lobster meat was delicious! Large pieces of succulent meat! A bit pricey however."
"The lobster meat was tuff and chewy. Seems like it was frozen and then defrosted. Great portion that's for sure. But I prefer quality over quantity. Fried clams were very plump and juicy "
Bowl of Clam Chowder
Our homemade New England style clam chowder.
$13.24
Haddock
Topped with our homemade bread crumbs in butter cooked to golden perfection. Served with coleslaw, tarter sauce, lemon wedges, and dinner roll. Consuming raw or undercooked seafood, shellfish, poultry, or meats may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
$26.67
Lobster Meat
Served cold. 1/2 lb lobster meat tail, knuckle, and claw meat, lightly dressed in mayonnaise on a traditional New England style hot dog bun with lettuce.
$49.74
Fried Seafood Combo
Fried haddock, shrimp, scallop, and clams. Served with french fries, onion rings, coleslaw, tarter sauce, and cocktail sauce. Consuming raw or undercooked seafood, shellfish, poultry, or meats may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
$43.24
Sweetgreen

Sweetgreen

4.7
(4k+)
• Salads • Healthy
$0 delivery fee • 4.3 mi • 30 min
"it's our first time ordering from Sweetgreen and I loved the Buffalo chicken bowl and the portion was great I was really surprised! the hot honey chicken was really good too I wish it had as much as the bowl."
"my bowl was filled 80% with Kale. Little or no chicken. probably a tablespoon of wild rice or something. I've ordered Harvest bowl before. This was awful."
Create Your Own
Create your own
$20.02
Harvest Bowl
Antibiotic-free roasted chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, apples, goat cheese, roasted almonds, wild rice, organic shredded kale and balsamic vinaigrette
$17.07
Chicken Pesto Parm
Antibiotic-free roasted chicken, spicy broccoli, tomatoes, shaved parmesan, garlic breadcrumbs, golden quinoa, organic baby spinach, sweetgreen hot sauce and pesto vinaigrette
$17.01
Crispy Rice Bowl
Antibiotic-free blackened chicken, raw carrots, shredded cabbage, cucumbers, cilantro, roasted almonds, crispy rice, wild rice, organic arugula, lime squeeze and spicy cashew
$17.25
Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar

Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar

4.4
(2k+)
• Seafood Restaurant • Seafood
$0 delivery fee • 5.8 mi • 34 min
20% off on $40+
"The mini boil was fabulous and the rice was perfect. I got spicy and it was perfect. Highly recommended."
"We got a Crabmeat Roll and Lobster Bisque delivered. The portions were generous, very fresh, and it tasted incredible! In the photo, the roll was cut in half, it's massive. The crabmeat roll came with a really good sauce and we got sweet potato fries. The lobster bisque was warm, smooth, rich, and had some spice to it. If I'm in Boston again, I'm absolutely ordering from here again."
Large Catch
Mix up your seafood to create your perfect meal choose any combination-or stick with your one fave-you can't go wrong.
$59.76
Small Catch
Half pound of seafood to get your feet wet includes corn (30) and 2 potatoes (232). don't forget to pick your sauce, spiciness and add on the extras
$34.46
Mini Boil
The bold, refreshing, robust cola
$21.03
Shell Shock
150. the sodium (salt) content of this item is higher than the total daily recommended limit (2,300 mg). high sodium intake can increase blood pressure and risk of heart disease and stroke.
$42.2
Lupita’s restaurant

Lupita’s restaurant

4.6
(70+)
• Mexican • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 6.1 mi • 36 min
"Rea goo nachos and goo taa "
"The sancocho had no flavor."
Sancocho de Res / Beef Sancocho
Servido con vegetales, arroz, ensalada, arepa.
$15.02
Nachos de res / steak
Servido con queso, frijoles, lechuga, pico de gallo, guacamole, crema. / served with cheese, beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream.
$14.24
Taco Carne / Steak
Servido con cebolla y cilantro
$4
Trio Birria
Servido con cebolla, cilantro y consomé de birria.
$16
Hacienda Corona

Hacienda Corona

4.5
(100+)
• Mexican • Spanish
$0 delivery fee • 3.9 mi • 34 min
$5 off on $15+
"The mole sauce sweet and spicy. It's delicious. One of the best burritos in the area. I highly recommend ordering it."
"I frequent the restaurant's sister, Casa Corona but had not tried Hacienda Caorona. I am so glad I did. I had Chile Verde dinner and it was delicious. I asked for a sustitution of whole black beans instead of refried, and they go it right and everything was fresh, well presented and delicious. Chips and a yummy salsa accompanied the meal. It was delivered hot and promptly! I would ordered her again"
Quesadilla
Grilled flour tortilla with Monterey and Cheddar cheese and your choice of chicken or ground beef, and garnished with pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole.
$15.54
Three Tacos De Carne Asada
Char Broil skirt steak served with cilantro, onions, and rancho beans.
$15.01
Super Nachos
With crispy corn chips and choice of chicken or ground beef, covered with melted Monterey and Cheddar cheese. Garnished with Green Onions, beans, tomatoes, sour cream, and guacamole.
$15.51
Mexican Coke
The same great taste made with only pure cane sugar and served in a bottle.
$4.99
The Blue Ox

The Blue Ox

4.7
(200+)
• American (New)
$0 delivery fee • 3.7 mi • 33 min
"One Of The Best Cakes I've Ever Tasted. 100% Recomended. God Bless That Restaurant and The Staff and God Bless The Chef. "
"The flat iron steak came out perfectly! I do wish there was a Classic Caesar Salad dressing available because the version I received had brown mustard in it. Definitely not classic. I couldn't eat the dressing, but the steak made up for it."
Burgers
Cajun rub, oak smoked, hot honey sauce, blue cheese dressing, scallions, sesame seeds
$28.17
Signature Ox Wings
Warm bread served with our salted maple butter.
$20.84
Pear Salad
Pork, beef & lamb ragu, garlic, rosemary, cream, parmesan
$22.83
Rigatoni Bolognese
Herb marinated Bell & Evans boneless half-chicken with sage red bliss smashed potatoes, sautéed garlic & spinach, chicken au jus
$37.06
El Típico Salvadoreño restaurant

El Típico Salvadoreño restaurant

4.9
(40+)
• Latin American • Mexican
$0 delivery fee • 4.8 mi • 33 min
pupusas revuelta
chicharon y queso, harina de maíz, acompañada con salsa de tomate y curtido.
$3.51
pupusas de frijol con queso
Frijol y queso, harina de maíz, acompañada con salsa de tomate y curtido.
$3.53
pupusas de loroco con queso
loroco y queso, harina de maíz, acompañada con salsa de tomate y curtido.
$3.69
Plato Salvadoreño
Arroz, Frijoles, dos tortillas de maiz, Carne, Pollo, Plátano, Huevo, Chicharrón y Yuca.
$22.64
La Siesta

La Siesta

4.8
(400+)
• Mexican • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 9.0 mi • 42 min
Farther away
"La Siesta serves some of the best Mexican food in the area. The food is delicious, from its simple, traditional items to its specials. Their chicken Ranchero Burrito is so flavorful. For the kids, the kid's Burrito is the perfect choice."
"I can personally say I've ate here multiples times and they have the best CHIMI in person or ordered and my kid loves the KIDS nACHOSos no different then the adult either such a great deal huge portions and always the freshest non frozen food"
Chimi
Flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of meat; pico de gallo, rice, beans, cheese and deep fried till crispy. Topped with ranchero sauce, melted cheese, drizzled with jalapeno sour cream sauce. Served with a side of sour cream.
$18.66
Ranchero Burrito
Flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of meat, cheese, rice & beans. Topped with ranchero sauce, melted cheese, and drizzled with jalapeno sour cream sauce. Served with a side of sour cream.
$17.53
Nachos
A bed of corn tortilla chips topped with melted cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo & guacamole
$14.48
Quesadilla
Grilled flour tortilla filled with cheese, served with pico de gallo, guacamole & sour cream.
$14.47
Guatemala Restaurant

Guatemala Restaurant

4.2
(40+)
• Mexican • Fajitas
$0 delivery fee • 2.9 mi • 31 min
Trending
Taco Chapín
Roasted beef, cooked with jalapeño, green beans. served with rice and fries.
$14.96
Garnachas
1 pieza de pollo, papas fritas y ensalada de repollo. / 1 piece of chicken, French fries and coleslaw.
$16.04
Ceviche deCamarones / Shrimp Cocktail
Chicken, shrimp, potato, green beans, jalapeño, lemon wedges, garnished with herbs, served with rice.
$18.95
Super desayuno con carne /breakfast with meat
Grilled beef ribs typically seasoned with Mexican spices. Served with potatoes, green beans, leaks, jalapeño.
$14.97
Mama blanca restaurant & lounge

Mama blanca restaurant & lounge

4.5
(100+)
• Mexican • Tacos
$0 delivery fee • 3.7 mi • 38 min
Trending
"I had an amazing experience at Mamá Blanca! I ordered the nachos and the beef soup, and both were absolutely delicious. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The soup was comforting and full of flavor, and the nachos were so good! The food exceeded my expectations, and I would definitely come back again. Highly recommend this restaurant if you’re looking for delicious food and a great experience! ❤️🍲🌮"
"I have never ordered from here. looking for a good bowl of soup. They didnt just send one container, you can tell they served the Sopa de Res / Beef Soup amount that they would in the establishment, so much they needed two containers! The soup was hearty and flavorful. The pupusas were AMAZING! And I've had my fair share of Pupusa Revuelta / Pork and Cheese Pupusa and these tasted like my childhood!!! I will definitely be orderand stopping by again!"
Burrito Special
Choose from Chicken or Beef Burrito. Rice, Beans, Lettuce, Cheese, avocado, and pico de gallo. Served with Fries
$12
Grilled Beef (Carne Asada)
Plates are accompanied with rice, beans, salad, and tortillas. (todos estos platos van acompañados de frijoles, arroz, tortillas y ensalada).
$12
Pork and Cheese Pupusa (Pupusa Revuelta)
The Massachusetts health code requires the following consumer advisory on all menus. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Before you place an order, notify your server of any allergies that you may have.
$4
Beef Soup (Sopa de Res)
The Massachusetts health code requires the following consumer advisory on all menus. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Before you place an order, notify your server of any allergies that you may have.
$16.48
Scopa

Scopa

4.5
(100+)
• $
$0 delivery fee • 1.3 mi • 23 min
"The half salad was pricey but fresh and very good quality The veal and orechetta is the best there is tender veal loads odd parmigiana and a top 5 of anyone's veal"
"The half salad was mostly fresh the cucumbers were turning. The Homemade Pasta was very good it was Al dente. I opted for the bolognese sauce because the marinara is just plain. The amount was average the could make the size a little bigger for the price."
Parmigiana
Breaded with panko, baked with marinara sauce, fresh basil and mozzarella cheese. Served over choice of pasta
$29.04
Chicken, Ziti, and Broccoli
Ziti with garlic oil and fresh tomatoes or creamy alfredo, and broccoli
$31.85
Marsala
Pan-seared portobello and crimini mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce, garnished with arugula. Served over choice of pasta
$27.75
Penne Vodka
Chicken, bell peppers, onions and garlic in a pink vodka sauce
$35.46
Waverly Kitchen & Bar

Waverly Kitchen & Bar

4.6
(700+)
• American • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee • 10.0 mi • 41 min
Farther away
"theBBQ Pulled Pork Benedict with half salad half fries was perfect and well priced (enough for breakfast and lunch). This will be my go-to order whenever itis on the menu."
"My only comment is that they went heavy on the Maple Aioli, which is delicious, but caused the egg to slip out from the English muffin! Otherwise it was lovely, and the fruit was wonderful, they were generous with the portion."
Waverly Burger
8 oz. prime beef, bacon-onion jam, Vermont white cheddar, Grillo’s pickles, special sauce, sesame brioche **choice of fries side contains gluten cross contamination ** special sauce is gluten free, but contains soy
$20.91
Tagliatelle Bolognese
hand-cut tagliatelle pasta, beef & pork ragu, pecorino
$26
Parker House Rolls
sesame, sea salt, house churned honey butter
$8
Buttermilk Pancakes
three cakes, honey butter, Vermont maple syrup add: blueberries, chocolate chips, bananas
$15.04

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