La Brasa

4.5

874 Reviews

$30 and under

Grill

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

La Brasa is a Neighborhood Steak House and Grill, located on Broadway in East Somerville adjacent to its sister restaurant Fat Hen featuring Italian favorites. Featured in the Boston Eater Top 38 Essential Restaurants in Boston, Fall 2024!

Chef Daniel Bojorquez has created a menu which has culinary influences rooted in the same countries as many of the residents of East Somerville, Cambridge, and Boston area. Favorites like grilled steaks, oysters, wood roasted chicken, and of course tacos!

Located near Tufts University, Assembly Row, and Partners HealthCare, La Brasa is an inviting and comfortable space to hang out for a delicious cocktail or to dine on a memorable meal from the wood grill. Join us for your special event such as Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, Baby Showers, Birthdays, Corporate Events and more!

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Grill, Steak, Dining Bar
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm take-out and delivery Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Take-Out and Delivery Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 764-1412 ext. 1
Website
http://www.labrasasomerville.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Daniel Bojorquez
Private party facilities
We host birthdays, engagement parties, graduation parties, weddings, rehearsal dinners, baby showers, corporate events, and any other celebrations you can think of! The full restaurant space can accommodate from 12 people seated and up to 150ppl and 200 standing.
Private party contact
La Brasa Private Event Manager: (617) 764-1412

Location
124 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02145
Neighborhood
Somerville
Cross street
Glen Street
Parking details
There is plenty of metered parking available on Broadway, and in the area of East Somerville around the restaurant. Parking lot available behind restraunt after 5pm.
Public transit
MBTA Orange Line T: Sullivan Station, AssemblyBus: Broadway @ Michigan Ave Bus.Close to: Union Square, Davis Square, Central Square, Kendall/MIT, Tufts University, Harvard University, East Somerville, Cambridge
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Wednesdate! $45 4-course meal for 2
Multiple dates available
Enjoy a 4-course dinner for 2 on Wednesdate - Wednesdays at La Brasa Changes every week, chef's whim. Pair it with a special cocktail created weekly by our bar team.

Offers

$1 Happy Hour Oysters 5pm-6pm and 9pm-10pm
Multiple dates available
Tue - 5:00 PM - 9:45 PM,Thu - Sat - 5:00 PM - 9:45 PM
Come in for our $1 Happy Hour Oysters from our rotating selection brought in daily
Burger Mondays - 1/2 priced burgers all night
Multiple dates available
Mon - 5:00 PM - 9:45 PM
Every Monday enjoy 1/2 priced burgers all night - La Brasa burger comes with a tasty jalapeno and onion aioli!

Caesar$14.00
Romaine, traditional Caesar dressing, Parmesan
Salmon Ceviche$18.00
Serano | Red Onion | Grapefruit | Cilantro
Crispy Cochinita Taco$6.00
Salsa Verde | Salsa Roja | Pickled Onion | Cilantro
La Brasa Burger$16.00
Double cut bacon | American Cheese | habanero + onion aioli | lettuce | onion | tomato
Ancho Pork Ribs$18.00
BBQ pork ribs, cole slaw
Shrimp Adobo Tostada$16.00
Pasilla Chile Adobo | Pico De Gallo
Mussels $19.00
Steamed P.E.I Mussels | Chipotle Butter | Grilled Sourdough
Roasted Brocolini$8.00
Chili Oil | Lemon
La Brasa Nacho $18.00
Pork | Beans | Pico de Gallo | Cheese
Tamal$17.00
Black Bean | Wild Mushroom | Stracciatella | Salsa

Shareable

Oysters $3.00
Oysters in half shell
Roasted Oysters $4.00
Gremolata Butter | Parsley | Lemon | Garlic
Flauta$5.00
Queso Fresco | Salsa Roja | Lime Crema
Deviled Eggs$4.00
Tajin | Red Onions | Salmon Roe
Chips & Guacamole $12.00
Toasted Peanuts $4.00
Garlic Sea Salt | Chile De Arbol | Lime
Dry Rub Wings $15.00
Soy Mirin | Red Onions | Cucumber

Platos Fuertes

Roasted Chicken$32.00
Meters lemon jus, spring English peas, sweet corn. Pea tendrils, salsa macha, nixtamalized grits, parm
Grilled Steak$38.00
Coulotte Steak | Harissa Baby Carrots | Chimichurri | Cipollini Onions | Bone Marrow Bread Pudding
Bronzino $40.00
Salpicon | Lime
Quesadilla$20.00
Oaxaca Cheese | Charred Onion | Ratatouille | Morita Salsa
Chuleta$33.00
Carrot Purée | Kale | Coffe Rub | Gooseberry Salsa

Sides

Elote$10.00
Mexican street corn off the cob, wood roasted, chipotle aioli cotija, lime
Loaded Sweet Potato$11.00
Fire roasted, goat cheese, pistachio, walnuts, honey vinaigrette
Frijoles Negros$4.00
Heirloom Mexican black beans
Heirloom Corn Tortillas$6.00
Made to order

Postres

Olive Oil Cake$13.00
Homemade Ice Cream
Apple Panna Cotta$13.00
Crumb
Flan$13.00
dulce de leche whipped cream | ash
Tres Leches Cake$13.00
Whipped Cream | Mix Berries

What 874 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Brasa, a Somerville gem, is celebrated for its "authentic delicious food" and "attentive staff." Diners rave about its creative, seasonal menu and vibrant atmosphere. Highlights include the Blue Burro cocktails and Salted Cod Croquettes. Though some experiences vary, many find it an "exceptional" and "fabulous" dining destination worth revisiting.

874 Reviews

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otjunkie99
Greater Boston
69 reviews
vip
5.0
69 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic meal, great atmosphere, attentive service, wonderful cocktails and an amazing menu. Everything was delicious that we ordered and server was extremely helpful and friendly. Will be back again!
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Audrey
Greater Boston
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The food was very well prepared and tasty. The timing of the dishes provided was not optimal as sides were provided way before the entrées were. Our server did not ask how we wanted our dishes timed either. Desserts came at different times as opposed to at once. Our bill was also an issue, not divided equally and so the bill had to be run again. Maybe due to new service and some growing pains, but dishes were very well done.
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Brian
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A pioneer in the neighborhood and still going strong.
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Juan
London
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, excellent service. Always perfect at this place.
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Raqs
London
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Flavourful food, knowledgeable staff, very welcoming!
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Lisa
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food but waited a long time for our food
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jeff
Washington DC
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The menu said gem lettuce, which is now in vogue, but it was romaine, and poorly dressed. The lamb belly was three-quarters pure fat, not the appropriate ratio. The waiter disappeared for nearly 20 minutes when we were eager to order dessert. But overall the vibe was spirited and the menu creative. It needs some sanding on its rough edges to be a better experience.
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Ellen
Greater Boston
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service, fun atmosphere. We will visit again soon.
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mary
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We will be back. Everything was fabulous!!! Service was great, easy parking, food was fresh and delish!
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Marc
Charleston
8 reviews
1.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We returned to LaBrasa after many years away and hoped to relive the excellence we experienced before. To no avail. With the exception of a friendly greeting from Thomas we were underwhelmed and under-served the whole time. After ordering drinks, we were served a substitution for the wine requested without explanation or apology. Then things continued to decline. Our waiter acted entitled and aloof while failing to engage in genuine conversation at any time. He did not make eye contact with his guests at any time throughout the service. The bread we were served was neither fresh nor appetizing. It smelled like charcoal briquettes and petroleum fuel. The service was neither attentive nor helpful. Two of the four dishes we ordered were reminiscent of microwave heating with hot spots and bland flavor. As food was delivered it was not described but rather hastily placed on our table and forgotten. We had to wait an inordinate amount of time for service and left feeling neglected and unsatisfied. Like all good things, it seems La Brasa has run its course and has been left to die.
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FAQs

La Brasa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 764-1412 ext. 1.

La Brasa is rated 4.5 stars by 874 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

124 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02145

Additional information

Cross street
Glen Street
Neighborhood
Somerville
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm take-out and delivery Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Take-Out and Delivery Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Grill, Steak, Dining Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is plenty of metered parking available on Broadway, and in the area of East Somerville around the restaurant. Parking lot available behind restraunt after 5pm.
Public transit
MBTA Orange Line T: Sullivan Station, AssemblyBus: Broadway @ Michigan Ave Bus.Close to: Union Square, Davis Square, Central Square, Kendall/MIT, Tufts University, Harvard University, East Somerville, Cambridge
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Daniel Bojorquez
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.labrasasomerville.com/
Phone number
(617) 764-1412 ext. 1
Private party facilities
We host birthdays, engagement parties, graduation parties, weddings, rehearsal dinners, baby showers, corporate events, and any other celebrations you can think of! The full restaurant space can accommodate from 12 people seated and up to 150ppl and 200 standing.
Private party contact
La Brasa Private Event Manager: (617) 764-1412

La Brasa

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Wednesdate! $45 4-course meal for 2

$1 Happy Hour Oysters 5pm-6pm and 9pm-10pm

Burger Mondays - 1/2 priced burgers all night

Emperar

Caesar$14.00

Salmon Ceviche$18.00

Crispy Cochinita Taco$6.00

La Brasa Burger$16.00

Ancho Pork Ribs$18.00

Shrimp Adobo Tostada$16.00

Mussels $19.00

Roasted Brocolini$8.00

La Brasa Nacho $18.00

Tamal$17.00

Shareable

Oysters $3.00

Roasted Oysters $4.00

Flauta$5.00

Deviled Eggs$4.00

Chips & Guacamole $12.00

Toasted Peanuts $4.00

Dry Rub Wings $15.00

Platos Fuertes

Roasted Chicken$32.00

Grilled Steak$38.00

Bronzino $40.00

Quesadilla$20.00

Chuleta$33.00

Sides

Elote$10.00

Loaded Sweet Potato$11.00

Frijoles Negros$4.00

Heirloom Corn Tortillas$6.00

Postres

Olive Oil Cake$13.00

Apple Panna Cotta$13.00

Flan$13.00

Tres Leches Cake$13.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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