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La Brasa

4.6
4.6
873 Reviews
$30 and under
Grill

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood 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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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
  • Area
    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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, 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.
    Wednesdate! $45 4-course meal for 2 photo

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

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

  • 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!

    Burger Mondays - 1/2 priced burgers all night photo

Menu

Emperar

  • CaesarUSD 14.00

    Romaine, traditional Caesar dressing, Parmesan

    • Salmon CevicheUSD 18.00

      Serano | Red Onion | Grapefruit | Cilantro

      • Crispy Cochinita TacoUSD 6.00

        Salsa Verde | Salsa Roja | Pickled Onion | Cilantro

        • La Brasa BurgerUSD 16.00

          Double cut bacon | American Cheese | habanero + onion aioli | lettuce | onion | tomato

          • Ancho Pork RibsUSD 18.00

            BBQ pork ribs, cole slaw

            • Shrimp Adobo TostadaUSD 16.00

              Pasilla Chile Adobo | Pico De Gallo

              • Mussels USD 19.00

                Steamed P.E.I Mussels | Chipotle Butter | Grilled Sourdough

                • Roasted BrocoliniUSD 8.00

                  Chili Oil | Lemon

                  • La Brasa Nacho USD 18.00

                    Pork | Beans | Pico de Gallo | Cheese

                    • TamalUSD 17.00

                      Black Bean | Wild Mushroom | Stracciatella | Salsa

                      Shareable

                      • Oysters USD 3.00

                        Oysters in half shell

                        • Roasted Oysters USD 4.00

                          Gremolata Butter | Parsley | Lemon | Garlic

                          • FlautaUSD 5.00

                            Queso Fresco | Salsa Roja | Lime Crema

                            • Deviled EggsUSD 4.00

                              Tajin | Red Onions | Salmon Roe

                              • Chips & Guacamole USD 12.00

                                • Toasted Peanuts USD 4.00

                                  Garlic Sea Salt | Chile De Arbol | Lime

                                  • Dry Rub Wings USD 15.00

                                    Soy Mirin | Red Onions | Cucumber

                                    Platos Fuertes

                                    • Roasted ChickenUSD 32.00

                                      Meters lemon jus, spring English peas, sweet corn. Pea tendrils, salsa macha, nixtamalized grits, parm

                                      • Grilled SteakUSD 38.00

                                        Coulotte Steak | Harissa Baby Carrots | Chimichurri | Cipollini Onions | Bone Marrow Bread Pudding

                                        • Bronzino USD 40.00

                                          Salpicon | Lime

                                          • QuesadillaUSD 20.00

                                            Oaxaca Cheese | Charred Onion | Ratatouille | Morita Salsa

                                            • ChuletaUSD 33.00

                                              Carrot Purée | Kale | Coffe Rub | Gooseberry Salsa

                                              Sides

                                              • EloteUSD 10.00

                                                Mexican street corn off the cob, wood roasted, chipotle aioli cotija, lime

                                                • Loaded Sweet PotatoUSD 11.00

                                                  Fire roasted, goat cheese, pistachio, walnuts, honey vinaigrette

                                                  • Frijoles NegrosUSD 4.00

                                                    Heirloom Mexican black beans

                                                    • Heirloom Corn TortillasUSD 6.00

                                                      Made to order

                                                      Postres

                                                      • Olive Oil CakeUSD 13.00

                                                        Homemade Ice Cream

                                                        • Apple Panna CottaUSD 13.00

                                                          Crumb

                                                          • FlanUSD 13.00

                                                            dulce de leche whipped cream | ash

                                                            • Tres Leches CakeUSD 13.00

                                                              Whipped Cream | Mix Berries

                                                              Last updated: 23 September 2023

                                                              What 873 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
                                                              • 4.7Food
                                                              • 4.5Service
                                                              • 4.5Ambience
                                                              • 4.4Value

                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                              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.

                                                              873 Reviews

                                                              1. Audrey

                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                3 reviews

                                                                3.0

                                                                3 reviews

                                                                Dined on 9 November 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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                                                              2. Brian

                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                6 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                6 reviews

                                                                Dined on 2 November 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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                                                              3. Juan

                                                                London

                                                                18 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                18 reviews

                                                                Dined on 2 November 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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                                                              4. Raqs

                                                                London

                                                                46 reviews

                                                                vip
                                                                5.0

                                                                46 reviews

                                                                Dined on 1 November 2024

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                Flavourful food, knowledgeable staff, very welcoming!

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                                                              5. Lisa

                                                                New York City

                                                                1 review

                                                                4.0

                                                                1 review

                                                                Dined on 18 October 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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                                                              6. jeff

                                                                Washington DC

                                                                5 reviews

                                                                3.0

                                                                5 reviews

                                                                Dined on 18 October 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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                                                              7. Ellen

                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                14 reviews

                                                                vip
                                                                5.0

                                                                14 reviews

                                                                Dined on 15 October 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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                                                              8. mary

                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                2 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                2 reviews

                                                                Dined on 8 October 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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                                                              9. Marc

                                                                Charleston

                                                                8 reviews

                                                                1.0

                                                                8 reviews

                                                                Dined on 1 September 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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                                                              10. Tim

                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                29 reviews

                                                                vip
                                                                5.0

                                                                29 reviews

                                                                Dined on 1 September 2024

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                Great experience! The food and the service were fantastic. We enjoyed the great selections from the bar as well. I would recommend this place for a nice evening out.

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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 4.6 stars by 873 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                              Make a booking

                                                              2 people
                                                              7:00 pm
                                                              Booked 11 times today
                                                              Experiences are available.

                                                              Order delivery or takeout

                                                              Google Map for La Brasa

                                                              124 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02145

                                                              Additional information

                                                              • Cross Street
                                                                Glen Street
                                                              • Area
                                                                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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, 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
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