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La Fabrica Central, Cambridge, MA

La Fabrica Central

4.6
4.6
887 Reviews
$31 to $50
Latin / Spanish
Welcome to La Fabrica, where life is celebrated through our Spanish Caribbean cuisine and lively atmosphere! Feed your soul with Chef Giovanna’s flavorful dishes of Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Dominican Republic. Our passion for Spanish Caribbean cuisine is tasted in every bite, from small plates of ceviche to signature entrees such as the Fried Red Snapper, Chuleta Kan Kan and Mofongo.

Experience Latin inspired flavors fused with Japanese sushi and a touch of Peru at our new SuViche bar. With our flavorful and colorful cocktails in hand, unwind to the sultry sounds of live Latin music.

Immerse yourself in the culture with our rustic, industrial charm and festive ambiance. See your colorful self in the street art that adorns our walls.

There’s always a seat for you “en nuestra casa” in the heart of Central Square, whether you join us on one of our beautiful patios or in our decorated dining room! Enjoy live music in the front lounge Thursday-Saturday evenings!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 11 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Latin / Spanish, Caribbean, Latin American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (857) 706-1125
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Owned/operated by
    Black/African American, Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Women
  • Executive chef
    Giovana Huyke
  • Catering
    Info@lafabricacentral.com
  • Private party facilities
    Corporate and Private Events: Info@lafabricacentral.com
  • Private party contact
    info@lafabricacentral.com: (617) 293-5361
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Cross street
    Brookline St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking: Green Street Garage: 260 Green St, Cambridge, MA 02139Le Meridien Hotel Parking Lot: 20 Sidney St, Cambridge, MA 02139
  • Public transit
    MBTA Bus #1Red Line - Central Square train stop.
  • Entertainment
    Live music from 7pm-10pm from Tuesday to Saturday. Brunch Saturday 11am to 3pm Viva La Brunch Sunday 11am to 5pm Club Night Available...
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Live Music Thur- Sat 7pm - 11pm

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - Sat - 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Live Music Thur- Sat 7pm - 11pm

    Live Music Thur- Sat 7pm - 11pm Photo

What 887 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Hot spot

  • Boston

    Hot spot

887 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    We loved the food and service. The waitress and staff were very accommodating even when we were running a little late. The bouncer was pretty rude though and it was so crowded that if felt overwhelming at times. If you want to go and eat, do it on the weekdays.

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  2. laurenC

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous environment, so welcoming and hospitable. Food was perfect portion and soo tasty. Live music incredible. Will be back.

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  3. MikeM

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    This is the second time I've ben to La Fabrica. Alex, our server, was helpful and attentive. We ate dinner and then listened to the band and danced. It was a great evening.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    The restaurant section is so loud that we couldn’t really have a conversation. The food is very good and imaginative but overpriced for the speck of food on each plate

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Very nice atmosphere. We had a lot of fun dancing.

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  6. RobertP

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall2food4service3ambience3
    When we arrived at our table we told our waitress that my wife was allergic to shellfish. When it came time to order, my wife was asking for recommendations from the waitress who proceeded to recommend dishes with shellfish and had to be reminded that she was allergic to shellfish. Our last dish was the chicken roll. On our way home my wife started having a reaction. Her lips became tingley, her throat became tight, and she started having trouble breathing. It progressively became worse as we approached home. Luckily she is fine and did not need to receive medical attention. I believe something was in the chicken roll or there was some cross contamination going on. I also believe there was a lack of communication between the waitress and the sushi chef. Food allergies are no joke. More attention should be given to the servicing and preparation for a person with a food allergy. It put a bad note on what otherwise was a great evening.

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  7. LauraL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    La fabrica tempura roll was absolutely amazing. Good service and staff. Will return

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  8. Rach

    Greater Boston

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and drinks are delicious! And if you like salsa music, this is the place for you!

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  9. CambridgeZach

    Greater Boston

    155 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    155 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and atmosphere were fantastic as usual, and the service was amazing.

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  10. IrisO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I don't think you need help because they are very atened the client berry good.

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  11. Marcos

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Server was great arwa good and nice feel to it only downside was mofongo was very bad woupdnt even consider it mofongo and piña coladas weren't very good but everything else was great though do wish price matched the portion size on some items though

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  12. AnthonyG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfecto un ambiente muy nice las personas agradables ya está en mi lista de restaurantes favoritos vuelvo el otro fin de semana muchas gracias

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great music as always! See you again soon!

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  14. AnabelA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious drinks too service was great i will be going back soon

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  15. belkysA

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience5
    The food was with not taste and overpriced. They have a churrasco with not sides for 30 dollars and the sides were 16, so we paid 46 dollars for a mediocre. Very disappointed.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Best puerto rican food in the Boston area and so many creative twists.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding service, extraordinary food,and the friendly positive ambience was topped with live music by top class musicians… A memorable experiencia..a must bucket list entry👍🏻

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  18. JessicaJ

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and drinks are incredible. The ambiance is perfection. The staff are so warm and friendly. I love this restaurant! 10 out of 10

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  19. Natalie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sushi is top tier, hands down the best. Ambiance is very relaxed and lively. Recommend to friends and family

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  20. JessicaJ

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner was incredibly delicious and the ambiance was amazing! 10 out of 10!

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  21. ViktorijaB

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always amazing! Never disappoints it’s the best place for food, music, fun!!

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  22. AlexandraC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my second time at LA Fabrica, I brought my husband who is Brazilian and then our Brazilian friends joined us for the night club and they loved it too. Food was excellent, service was amazing I can't remember her name I know she is Colombian, skinny, short curly hair. she was super amazing

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  23. Tinysharon1980

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    I was very excited to go here. We have attempted to get in on several occasions but it was always booked. So, when we finally got a reservation I was very excited. The place is beautifully decorated, live music was playing salsa. We had a nice big table in the corner. Out waiter Alex was very nice and knowledgeable. Drinks were very good. The food, I thought was so so, I ordered a steak medium and I got a well done steak instead. The glazed mushrooms were salty and didn’t go well with the steak. Food portions were small. I don’t know if it’s suppose to be like a tapas type place but everyone felt like portions should’ve been larger for the price. I don’t plan on coming back to eat and neither does anyone from our party.

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  24. VivianC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The staff is welcoming and accommodating. The food and drinks are excellent, although pricey. The Eddie Palmieri concert was OUTSTANDING, INSPIRATIONAL, and even HEALING, and worth EVERY penny!.

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  25. JaimeL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were excellent. The restaurant offers Caribbean food with a gourmet twist. The location is great and they have some nice outdoor patio.

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  26. CambridgeZach

    Greater Boston

    155 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    155 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, atmosphere, and service was great. Very friendly fun and lively place for dinner.

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  27. JLfoodie

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love that this place have live music, and good ambiance. It’s the only place where you can eat, dance, have fun, and connect with the Latinx-Caribbean atmosphere.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Très léchés cake tasted like freezer burn. Otherwise, the drinks and food were great. Kind waitress with good recommendations. Good ambience.

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  29. ValeriaL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The fabrica central was good, the food was amazing and our server was great ! Very friendly. We stayed for night life in the back of the club & paid $20 per person to go in which is understandable. But the DJ was not good, he played I think the same song 5 times and he mixed where he was not supposed to. The place and everything was good but if I could change something it would be the DJ.

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  30. HappyJon

    Greater Boston

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoying coming here with other couples sharing many different dishes and having a few cocktails. There's live music there (when we've gone on Saturday), so be prepared for loud conversation and a party-like vibe. It's a fun place to visit and one of the few that we return to more than once a year.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great music as always! Never stop bringing in the salsa bands!

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was amazing! Love getting a fritura platter. The food is amazing but their yuca croquettes are something special. The coconut margaritas are so yummy. The bartenders are super helpful and talented at what they do. The staff are all friendly! Special shout-out to Renato who helped me book a large party for a celebration as I want them to have the best experience and know La Fabrica is the spot for a great time!

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 28, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Food is heavily fried and nothing special, in my opinion. Service was ok but their online menu is not quick t look at dish description. Will not go back

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  34. IaraA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time coming here. Food and service were phenomenal. Tried their mojito and it was delicious. Will definitely be visiting again

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  35. ramong

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall4food5service1ambience5
    Normally we go twice a month and have great service, unfortunately this time our server was no good at all Very disappointed

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  36. Lisa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience5
    The food and ambiance were great, but unfortunately we had an issue with the service. Our waitress was friendly and attentive, but she was really pushy about us leaving the table for another reservation. Now normally I don't have an issue with time limits when they're communicated, but this was never brought up until 15 minutes before our time was up. We arrived at 6 and they were trying to rush us out by 7:15, which in my opinion is not enough time for a meal at a nice restaurant. What's worse is that there were several open tables around us where they could have sat the other reservation. While the food was good, I wouldn't go back based on the service.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Authentic….finally! The tostones reminded me of exactly what I’d get in the DR. My son had the red snapper and devoured it. Love the atmosphere. Very welcoming and felt family friendly.

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  38. JuanR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Really enjoyed La Fabrica restaurant. We went to Celebrate my Dad’s Father’s Day & we enjoyed our time there. The decoration & latin music is phenomenal! Food was Delicious but the portion size can be improved to be served on a bigger portion. Host & server were Great!

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  39. IQuin

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We visit La Fabrica regularly. Its an awesome spot! Great food, drinks and music! Shoutout to Orianna, our favorite bartender. She makes the best sex on the beach!!!!

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  40. KatherinneG

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    La comida tiene un sabor increíble , los tragos son deliciosos definitivamente el mejor lugar para ir a comer

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

La Fabrica Central is rated 4.6 stars by 887 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 11 times today
Google Map for La Fabrica Central

450 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Brookline St.
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Latin / Spanish, Caribbean, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking: Green Street Garage: 260 Green St, Cambridge, MA 02139Le Meridien Hotel Parking Lot: 20 Sidney St, Cambridge, MA 02139
  • Public transit
    MBTA Bus #1Red Line - Central Square train stop.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Black/African American, Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Women
  • Executive chef
    Giovana Huyke
  • Entertainment
    Live music from 7pm-10pm from Tuesday to Saturday. Brunch Saturday 11am to 3pm Viva La Brunch Sunday 11am to 5pm Club Night Available...
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (857) 706-1125
  • Catering
    Info@lafabricacentral.com
  • Private party facilities
    Corporate and Private Events: Info@lafabricacentral.com
  • Private party contact
    info@lafabricacentral.com: (617) 293-5361
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