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In the heart of East Boston's Troncal Central, we invite you to experience the vibrant flavors and warm hospitality that makes us Tertulia. Our menu features traditional Colombian dishes, expertly crafted with love and care, just as abuela used to make. In our cozy, rustic settin...

Tertulia

Coffee · Troncal Central

4.3 · 499 reviews Google
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About Tertulia

In the heart of East Boston's Troncal Central, we invite you to experience the vibrant flavors and warm hospitality that makes us Tertulia. Our menu features traditional Colombian dishes, expertly crafted with love and care, just as abuela used to make. In our cozy, rustic setting, enjoy our signatu...

In the heart of East Boston's Troncal Central, we invite you to experience the vibrant flavors and warm hospitality that makes us Tertulia. Our menu features traditional Colombian dishes, expertly crafted with love and care, just as abuela used to make. In our cozy, rustic setting, enjoy our signature coffee drinks alongside innovative cocktails. Guests rave about our attentive service, praised for its genuine warmth and knowledge of our culinary heritage. Come taste the rich flavors of Colombia in every bite – from the tender empanadas to the comforting bandeja paisa, made with love, just as we have since opening our doors.

What Customers Say About Tertulia

Tertulia is praised for its delicious Latin food, generous portions, and friendly service, especially from staff like Yuli. Popular dishes include Arroz con Pollo, arepas, and margaritas. Some find the music loud and the food occasionally too salty or greasy.

Popular Dishes

Arroz con Pollo arepas (4) margaritas tacos pasta calamari

Best For

Families Groups Locals Casual Brunch

Tip: The restaurant is very consistent in quality and service. Be prepared to wait a bit, but it's worth it!

Features

📶 WiFi 🚗 Delivery Accessible 🌅 Breakfast 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner Coffee
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 🤫 Quiet Trendy 👨‍👩‍👧 Family 👥 Groups

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Explore the area around Tertulia

Tertulia is located in Troncal Central, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Religious Buildings

  • Resurrection Church (A 129m)
  • Maverick Congregational Church (A 148m)
  • First Presbyterian Church (A 182m) — East Boston, Massachusetts, United States
  • Universal Buddhist Congregation (A 394m)
  • St. John's Church (A 403m)
  • Most Holy Redemeer Church (A 447m)
  • Sacred Heart Church (A 474m)
  • Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church (A 558m) — church in Massachusetts, United States

Parks & Gardens

  • Central Square (A 138m) — park in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Other Points of Interest

  • Frederick J. Carey Memorial (A 582m) — 1922 monument in Boston

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Frequently asked questions about Tertulia

Tertulia is located at 26-28 Porter St, East Boston, MA 02128, Troncal Central.
Near Tertulia you can find points of interest such as Resurrection Church, Central Square, Maverick Congregational Church, First Presbyterian Church.
Tertulia offers coffee cuisine.
Tertulia has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Tertulia offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at Tertulia based on customer reviews are: Arroz con Pollo, arepas, margaritas, tacos, pasta.
Tertulia is ideal for families, groups, locals, casual dining, brunch.
Tertulia is praised for its delicious Latin food, generous portions, and friendly service, especially from staff like Yuli. Popular dishes include Arroz con Pollo, arepas, and margaritas. Some find the music loud and the food occasionally too salty or greasy.
The restaurant is very consistent in quality and service. Be prepared to wait a bit, but it's worth it!
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Tertulia Troncal Central Reviews

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Ivan Colon

So many great choices! I settled for the Steak chimichurri and the chicharrón appetizer. He steak was perfect and I couldn’t stop picking at the chicharrón. Everything else on the menu are really good as well. You won’t be disappointed.

Emily Cartagena
Emily Cartagena

Amazing in every way... food, service, price

Ashley Naomi
Ashley Naomi

This restaurant is phenomenal. The greatesthing you can ask for in a busy city like Boston is 5 ⭐️ hole in the wall places like this Tertulia‼️ The service from Yuli was awesome: she made my drinks so well, she was very warming and you can tell she is a hard worker 💕 I appreciated meeting Gildardc the owner. He came out, chatted with us and you can tell he loves this place, it’s home. Thank yall for making us feel so welcome and providing us GREAT FOOD!

GRAPHIEXP SIGNAGE MANUFACTURING
GRAPHIEXP SIGNAGE MANUFACTURING

This is the most good restaurant ever in East Boston, good food, good team work. In short words this is my social space for take eat a good food and taking a relaxing moment family and friends.

Naman Goel
Naman Goel

Went for dinner with a couple of friends. It has a cozy vibe, and the restaurant was full when we reached. We ordered some calamari, pasta, tacos, arepa and a shrimp salad. All the dishes were delicious and the portion sizes were generous. We also ordered some margaritas, and the mango margarita was brilliant. Would highly recommend this place for some South American cuisine. The staff is very friendly and warm as well!

Kamil W.
Kamil W.

The food was amazing! I always wanted to try this style of pork rinds and I was not disappointed. I would love to visit again. It was a lot of food, so it was pretty easy to get full. The drinks are also delicious. Definitely try the well-made cocktails here when you have the chance.

Cristina Gutierrez
Cristina Gutierrez

Food is really good. The only thing really don't like is the music is too loud. So we have to talk louder ☺️ but service is amazing clean place. Margaritas delicious

Yanneth Caceres
Yanneth Caceres

Great food and service. Great flavor in every bite, I felt like home as if they were waiting for us and were really happy to finally have us there❤️ I really enjoyed our Brunch and my server was a very lovely Lady.

Erik Stamps
Erik Stamps

Great food. Went for lunch. Quick service, friendly staff. Arroz con Pollo!! Good size portions.

Judy trainor
Judy trainor

I used them to cater food for a retirement party......the food was GREAT...very large portions.....very inexpensive especially for a retirement luncheon. Came all the way from Boston to Burlington. The service was great. I am a very picky eater.....I tried everything. It was AWESOME !!!

Calvin Cherry
Calvin Cherry

Great food and drinks! I highly recommend dining here very consistent in quality and service.... you may have to wait just a bit....but so worth the wait! I live in the neighborhood and it's definitely one of my go to places to eat. I am a manager for Hilton Hotels and send my guests here for a great Columbian/Venezuelan dining experience! Calvin C.

morgan higginbotham
morgan higginbotham

Small space. Not a lot table space. Efficient but not overly friendly service. Good drinks. Food is tasty but heavily salted.

Ana Lezama
Ana Lezama

Tertulias Cafe in East Boston offers a cozy, inviting atmosphere and a menu that celebrates authentic Latin American flavors. Known for its warm ambiance and friendly staff, this cafe is a local favorite for those seeking a mix of traditional and modern Latin-inspired dishes. The menu includes a variety of flavorful options, such as arepas, empanadas, and hearty breakfasts, each prepared with fresh ingredients and an emphasis on authenticity. Their coffee is also excellent, featuring rich, smooth brews that pair well with pastries or breakfast options. One of the standout items is their Venezuelan-style arepas, filled with perfectly seasoned meats and fresh toppings, which are both satisfying and delicious. Tertulias also offers freshly-made juices and smoothies that add a refreshing touch, especially popular during the warmer months. The staff is welcoming, attentive, and happy to provide recommendations. Prices are reasonable, making it a great spot for a casual meal or coffee break. While the space is small and can get busy, especially on weekends, it adds to the charm and community feel of the place. Overall, Tertulias Cafe Restaurant provides an authentic taste of Latin America in the heart of East Boston, making it a must-visit for both locals and newcomers.

Leonard
Leonard

Delicious arepas and drinks. A small place by the food is good. A bit pricey, but still good.

Francisco Verón Ferreira
Francisco Verón Ferreira

Delicious, huge portions. Hits the spot if you are looking for Latin food.

Alfredo Sol
Alfredo Sol

The food got greasy and the lack of taste was down too. The empanadas were so oily. I love they made them in-house but they need to change the oil and raise the temp.

Spyke Espinoza
Spyke Espinoza

Food is good but unfortunately the waitress aren't as attentive since the first couple of times I been there. You have to keep getting thier attention if you need something. I guess go around night time if you want better service

Tibisay Zea
Tibisay Zea

Don't come to this place for Venezuelan arepas. They were not fresh, probably bought at a supermarket frozen, and the filling was not good either. I got a passion fruit juice that had too much water and little fruit flavor. Disappointing. No luck today. But I don't think I'll be back.

Maria Torres
Maria Torres

I’m really disappointed with my experience. Delivery took almost two hours, and when the food finally arrived it was cold. My order was missing the rice, the soup had very little flavor, the steak was tough and not good, and the beans were completely bland with no salt. For the time and money spent, this was extremely frustrating. I was expecting much better quality.

Victoria S.
Victoria S.

I'm so disappointed, I went last Saturday and suffered food poisoning 😫, at soon as I got there, I had the impression the place wasn't clean and was smelly but didn't follow my instincts. My food was disgusting the [Terra and mar dish..] The meat looked like it was 100 years saved in the fridge. I wasn't able even to cut the meat with the snife...super hard, I just ate half of the portion but was enough to keep me in the bathroom the whole night..plus one of the girl waitresses was super mean not polite, the whole time she was acting mean towards us, with some nasty attitude, like we were eating there for free.. I will definitely never go back there and not recommend it..

G. Rivera
G. Rivera

Coming from a hispanic background I was very excited to try this place. Bad experience overall. I ordered arepas venezolanas to go. The arepa was very dried and hard. The refried beans were very salty and even had a hair on my food. Presentation was grotesque and messy. Reina pepiada lacked flavor. Hopefully they improve after my review.

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26-28 Porter St, East Boston, MA 02128

Troncal Central, MA 02128

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Good Rating
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🥞 Breakfast
🥐 Brunch
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🍾 Dinner
Coffee
🍰 Desserts
🥡 Takeout
🚚 Delivery
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Verified by owner
🕐 Hours Today
11AM-11PM
Rating
4.3/5
💬 Reviews
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💰 Price Level
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📞 Phone
+1 617-539-7307
🌐 Website
tertuliascafema.com

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📶 Free WiFi
Wheelchair Accessible
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26-28 Porter St, East Boston, MA 02128

Troncal Central, MA 02128

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