Desnuda cocina & bar
Restaurant · South End ·
Globally inspired coastal cooking with fusion Latin & Asian flavors
Globally inspired coastal cooking with fusion Latin & Asian flavors
"A South End favorite whose Latin menu with occasional Asian influences delivers accessible yet refined dishes—Mexican elote with yuzu mayonnaise, tuna tostadas, and tender skirt steak with chimichurri—striking a balance between neighborhood haunt and foodie sleeper hit without feeling pretentious." - Todd Plummer, Shannon McMahon
"Desnuda is really two different places stacked on top of each other. The downstairs cocktail bar is moody with a soft red glow, loud enough music, and bartenders who mean business. If you’ve been meaning to text someone you shouldn’t, this is where to do it. On weekends, it’s a total scene—a destination where you could absolutely “have a night.” Upstairs, in the actual restaurant, however, is where that energy goes to die. The food is fine if you’re grading on a rooftop-in-Florida scale, but mostly it’s a little Peruvian, a little Mexican, and a lot of soggy bao buns and bland ceviche in a space that feels like the set of a dating show that didn’t get renewed. Use this South End spot for an open-ended night out. Eat elsewhere. RESERVE A TABLE" - Arden Shore
"The latest combo restaurant-listening bar to open in Boston, Desnuda Cocina & Bar (from the same team behind other South End staples including Greek favorite Kava Neo-Taverna) focuses on a globe-trotting array of snacks and small plates to pair with inventive cocktails in a vibey space. A spread might include the restaurant’s signature ceviche, a couple of bao, tacos, and a classic Peruvian plate of ají de gallina (chicken stew) or lomo saltado (a beef stir-fry). Once you’re finished with dinner in the upstairs dining room, head downstairs to the subterranean listening bar for a couple of after-dinner cocktails in a swanky space." - Erika Adams
"The latest debut from Mazi Food Group (Kava Neo-Taverna, Ilona, Gigi), a sparkling, party-ready spot that boasts gilded ceilings, a subterranean listening bar, and a menu blending Mexican, South American, and East Asian influences under the direction of executive chef Jesus Preciado." - Erika Adams
"An upcoming concept described as a restaurant and listening bar being prepared by the same team, slated to open in the South End in mid-October and positioned as part of the group’s continued expansion in the neighborhood." - Erika Adams