Rebecca D.
Yelp
I can't give ENOUGH stars for this place.
Look, if you want to go to a fancy, overpriced, date-night kinda place, this ain't it.
If you want to chow down on some of the best grilled meat you've ever had in your life, eat as much as you want, and not break the bank, THIS is your place.
I have been meaning to write a review forever, but kind of wanted to keep this gem a secret, but it really deserves all the customers it can get. I have been coming to this place for years with my boyfriend - even before I actually moved to Boston, we would come here during my visits. Now it's an almost weekly treat after the gym, and we definitely know the staff now. It seems a bit intimidating the first time you come in, but they are really friendly and the price and quality can't be beat.
I always do take out, just because we usually eat this with lots of extra hot sauces and avocado and beers, etc. at home, but it's your call if you wanna hang in the restaurant. We usually just get some lettuce (to balance the meat?) and some plantains, and then I'm not going to lie, we have never invested time into the rest of the hot bar because the meat is SO GOOD. It's 8.99 a pound, and I find myself always always getting the beef ribs, getting the hump when it hasn't run out yet, and sirloin and the pork are always a solid choice. Also chicken hearts if you're feeling adventurous - but really you can't go wrong.
We also tried the flan once and it was also SO CREAMY and delicious. You basically have to try really hard to go wrong here. (also...if you go there on the regular they will definitely give you some extra meat on occassion, and you'll tell yourself that you won't eat the entire 2.5 pounds that you clearly have accumulated between the two of you, and you will be lying to yourself...and that's ok).
Anyways - you wanna support a local neighborhood joint run by some of the most hard working people? AND you want that food to blow your mind with every bite?
Get. Your. Life. And. Get. To. Gauchao.