Alex's Chimis
Chicken restaurant · Jamaica Plain
358 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Highlights
Roast chicken, chicharrón, pastelitos, yuca, & tropical juices
Roast chicken, chicharrón, pastelitos, yuca, & tropical juices
"You hear Alex’s Chimis before you see it, thanks to the guy behind the counter who spends all day taking a giant cleaver to the perfectly roasted chicken at this counter-service spot in Hyde Square. There’s a decent-sized Dominican menu of things like pork ears and chimichurri burgers here, but it’s that chicken that will keep you coming back (and make you want to get a meat cleaver, because man, that looks fun)." - dan secatore
"At Alex’s Chimis, there is no wrong order. This Dominican mainstay is a local favorite for its namesake chimis (burgers), orejita (fried pig’s ears), chicharrón (fried pork rinds), flaky pastelitos stuffed with beef or chicken, and a slew of other options. Load up with one of the hefty combo plates for a belly-warming Dominican feast any night of the week." - Terrence Doyle
"For picnic fare I pick up Dominican platters from Alex’s Chimis to take to Jamaica Pond and eat on the lawn." - Erika Adams
"What to Eat: Social distancing guidelines dictate that the line is often out the door at this Jamaica Plain Dominican spot. The line was often out the door before social distancing guidelines were instituted, however. Get the the orejita (pig ears) and the rotisserie chicken. Alex’s Chimis has been a mainstay on Centre Street for two decades and is one of the city’s best Dominican restaurants. Where to Eat: The Arnold Arboretum isn’t exactly close to Alex’s Chimis, but it’s worth the time it takes to get there. The signs say “no picnics,” but there’s plenty of woody coverage in the park behind which to hide while you eat those fried pig ears. Just make sure to pick up after yourself. The arboretum is pristine, and littering is, simply put, trash. Less inclined to rule-breaking? Try the Mozart Street Playground, just a couple blocks from the restaurant on Centre Street. How to Order: Official Website [takeout] / DoorDash [takeout/delivery] / Uber Eats [delivery]" - Terrence Doyle
"Alex’s Chimis is a Dominican counter-service place in Jamaica Plain. It’s named after its chimichurri burgers, but almost everyone who comes here does so for the roast chicken. Don’t be a contrarian - the chicken is awesomely moist, crisp, and it’s the first thing you should try when you come here." - Dan Secatore
