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Para Maria Kitchen and Bar, Boston, MA

Para Maria Kitchen and Bar

4.1
4.1
226 Reviews
$30 and under
Unspecified
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Para Maria embodies the heartwarming experiences of making and breaking bread with family and friends. It is not just a place to eat, but also the sound of laughter and conversation floating above a patio at sunset. It's toasting to the weekend with an ice cold margarita after a long day at work. The sweet drip of a melting paleta. The smell of smoked meats and vegetables on the grill and the lingering spice of the perfect bite that draws you back in for more.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified, Cuban
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 7:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 530-1559
  • Website
    https://www.paramaria.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Owned/operated by
    Latinx or Hispanic
  • Executive chef
    Tatiana Rosana
  • Private party facilities
    If you wish to book a private event at Lookout Rooftop Bar, please contact our event coordinator Maia Pliss at mpliss@theenvoyhotel.com or call at 617.530.1530
  • Location
    70 Sleeper Street, Boston, MA 02210
  • Neighborhood
    Seaport
  • Cross street
    Sleeper St. and Seaport Blvd.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Located across from the Silver Line Court House Stop. Walking Distance from Red Line South Station and Blue Line Aquarium.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 226 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Greater Boston

    Unspecified

226 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience5
    Went for the bottomless paella, but it was sold out by the time our reservation started. The other food we ordered was delicious and more than made up for missing out on what brought us there in the first place. That said, service was really lacking. Wait staff didn’t check in very often, was short with us, didn’t give accurate recommendations, etc. Didn’t ruin our experience, but not going to return any time soon.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible food and service! Loved every dish. I recommend doing family style so you get to try everything. Will absolutely be back next time i’m in Boston!

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  3. markj

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    food was great, Service was a bit slow. But if your having a good time waiting a little longer is not an issue. Everyone around us seemed happy as well. visit the roof top if you can after dinner.

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  4. CarmenP

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience3
    I took my husband with family to eat at this restaurant on September 2nd. The place is beautiful but the service and food were a disappointment. Couldn’t even get an extra serving of bread as the waitress forgot to order. The fried chicken was so heavily breaded that it made it hard to eat. We did see the chef taking photos and attending to a table by the kitchen. Our waitress was pleasant but new or lacked experience. We got some assistance in ordering a bottle of Spanish wine. We had a better time at the roof top. Not worth dining. It’s the first time I’ve given a bad review to a restaurant. And I traveled extensively.

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  5. Shane

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Scenic views, fun vibe, fabulous service. Love the food menu and the options they allow to make changes!!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the restaurants with the best staff. Came to celebrate my boyfriends birthday. I baked him a cake and the team at Para Maria was very accommodating with storing and presenting it with candles at the end of our meal. The dishes we got were all good. We especially liked the salmon with rice. Would definitely come back again!

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  7. Zorat

    Greater Boston

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    It was ok, not great food, a nice location. I won’t be back. Too many wonderful places to go to come back to this one.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience3
    The food was excellent, but they didn’t have a host that evening and service was very slow.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent overall. Our host Alexandria was so sweet and made sure we had a great experience.

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  10. AndrewB

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Food and location were good, but it was slow. The restaurant wasn't busy, so it was surprising how long it took for things to come out. A few people in our party had to leave before the dessert came out to catch trains home.

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  11. LindaK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love it... the service was wonderful. The waitress was extremely friendly and helpful and the chef is amazing. The food was incredible and she was so nice/friendly and came to our table because the waitress told her how much we were ENJOYING our meal. We will be back and highly recommend Para Maria Kitchen and Bar. Thank you for a great dinner/ night

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  12. DeeP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had an amazing time, the staff was so great! Will be returning

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience4
    The food was just not good. I ordered the fish on the appetizer menu and it was not fresh at all. Gave me a stomach ache actually

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  14. CWest

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. We absolutely loved the mussel appetizer, the broth it was in was spectacular! Salmon was so good, love the coconut rice too! Service was great, knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. We will definitely be back again soon!

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  15. AleighaL

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Atmosphere and drinks were great (love a pitcher) but the food was just ok considering the prices

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  16. SusanC

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and food. pitcher of sangria fantastic! shared paella and patatas bravas! plenty of food for 2.

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  17. Donnaree

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The overall experience was great! Our family, (including kids) went to celebrate my husband's birthday. The vibe was great and they had great music playing in the background. They offered a kids menu sheet with various activities and that kept my kids busy. The Food was delicious, with great portions, and very flavorful! Everyone cleaned their plates! The only downside was our server -- although he was very nice, he kept forgetting things we asked for or needed for the table, but even with that, the overall night out was great! We will be back, for sure!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved our meal. My wife had salmon and she said the pistachios on top made it the best she had ever eaten. I had chicken wings and mussels. Both delicious!!

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  19. MarkI

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and outstanding service. Music was a bit loud.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 4, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience4
    Average food at a premium price with poor service quality.

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  21. RobertoM

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience3
    I believe that the servers might need to pay more attention to the customer tables. They took 15 to say hi. Glass of water was at the table 25 minutes later. 2 different people were assisting us BUT the were disorganized. I asked for a second beer and the beer was served 25 minutes later. SMH I don’t know if I will visit this place again

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience! Highly recommend! The waiter was lovely and the rooftop bar was spectacular!

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  23. Kitty

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    There were only 3 tables with people at them, yet it took over an hour for our food to come out. Though the waitress was friendly and apologetic, we waited a long time for drinks also. We complained to the manager and front desk multiple times about the condition of the bathrooms. There was no toilet paper when we got there, and still no toilet paper when we left three hours later. We won’t be going back.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Absolutely awful experience. We made a reservation for brunch on Father’s Day for four (2 adults, 2 kids). The restaurant was nearly empty other than some people at the bar and one other family. We sat for nearly 20 minutes without ever having waitstaff come to our table. Not even once. My husband and I each asked twice after about 10 and then 15 minutes if we could have someone stop by to take even our drink orders and even then, no one came by. The restaurant was nearly empty! And the waitstaff were huddled in a corner chatting. I would never recommend this place and we are big brunch goers - we ended up walking out.

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  25. JoseC

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The whole experience was amazing. The ambience and vibe in the restaurant was great. Service was outstanding, our waiter exceed expectations. She even brought Chef Tatiana to our table. Tatiana was so humble and talked a little bit with us. But the greatest highlight it's the food itself. A mix of flavors in every bite. We order appetizers and two entries, it was simply delicious..Definitely we'll be back and we recommend Para Maria Kitchen & Bar to everyone.

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  26. Cayyy

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s a nice little restaurant and has awesome brunch food! Their drinks are really good too! Would come back again

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  27. DebK

    Alabama

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience5
    Food was delicious, but super disappointed in the lunch service, and the restaurant was not very busy with patrons. After 15 minutes, I had to ask for some acknowledgment that we were even sitting there, though we were seated at our reserved table by a host. Everything was very slow: drink service, food delivery, got two orders wrong (after proudly not writing 7 people’s orders down), and I finally had to go up to the bar to ask for our check. Bummer!

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  28. TaraP

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The service was so poor, we left after more than 30 mins of not being served. The restaurant was empty (more people were seated outside) but the servers didn’t even acknowledge us. We flagged down a server to order drinks and appetizers. The drinks came 15-20 mins later. We waited another 10 mins and flagged someone else down to check on our appetizers and to order entrees. The server said we were “rude” for waving them over. Then we found out our appetizers were never sent to the kitchen. We left without eating. Worst service experience ever. Now I know why the restaurant was empty. I won’t go back. Ever.

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  29. Mili

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Horrible from start to finish From service to food to ambiance We saw our server just once then he went to bartender and didn’t see him again

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  30. MA419

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall3food1service4ambience4
    Tiny portions, mediocre food. Drinks and location were nice

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Out of all the restaurants we went to in Boston, Para Maria was by far our favorite. Savory food and exceptional service. Can’t wait to go back.

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  32. FranciscaJ

    Fort Lauderdale

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff was very polite and provided good service. The food was delicious!

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  33. ImMeFoo

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience1
    Mexican food was meh, Spanish food was ok. Service was slow items were forgotten or cold. For the price the food could have been better. No fault of the staff, they were annoyed from a party with an 21 year old, over loaded, but remained kind.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    17 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    Horrible experience, food was overpriced. Quality of food was poor. Don’t waste your time go somewhere else.

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  35. SteveD

    Greater Boston

    22 reviews

    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    My Cesar salad was very minimal but the fruit bowl I had was fresh.

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  36. Colleen

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    Food was uneventful and most overcooked. Potatoes filled the majority of the plate and were fine. Most things felt like they were premade and reheated to serve. Servers were nice and fine overall but did get 1 order wrong which was my mother on mothers day. We mostly ate our meals by the time hers came out right. Also, no ability to make an omelet was surprising

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  37. RobertL

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, beautiful setting, food was delicious, really hard to find anything to complain about, just a great experience for our family.

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  38. LuisH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    The vibe was great. The appetizers were amazing and our server was super nice.

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  39. TripleA

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Waited 3 hours for my food to come, after the food came the food was cold and it was not good. Waiters did not ask if we needed another drink or anything while waiting for the food in those 3 hours. We had to ask the waiters every hour of the hour for our food and the restaurant wasn’t even that full to have waited that long.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience5
    It was really unpleasant. The food was not great and we had multiple issues with the food. If it was not for our beautiful server (which she did not had any to do with anything that happened) I would say it was the worst experience ever. This place it is not worth it.

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Para Maria Kitchen and Bar is rated 4.1 stars by 226 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Para Maria Kitchen and Bar

70 Sleeper Street, Boston, MA 02210

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Sleeper St. and Seaport Blvd.
  • Neighborhood
    Seaport
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 7:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified, Cuban
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Located across from the Silver Line Court House Stop. Walking Distance from Red Line South Station and Blue Line Aquarium.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Latinx or Hispanic
  • Executive chef
    Tatiana Rosana
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.paramaria.com/
  • Phone number
    (617) 530-1559
  • Private party facilities
    If you wish to book a private event at Lookout Rooftop Bar, please contact our event coordinator Maia Pliss at mpliss@theenvoyhotel.com or call at 617.530.1530

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