PapiVivi Latin Food & Catering/Tripleta, Chopped Cheese & Shuco City

As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by the owner, who was extremely welcoming and kind. The store had a warm, inviting atmosphere with Puerto Rican décor on the walls that made it feel authentic and homey. The menu was extensive, but I decided to go with the bowl—which included rice, beans, my choice of meat, lettuce, and tomatoes—as well as a tripleta sandwich. The flavors were absolutely amazing, rich, and familiar, reminding me of the food I grew up with as a Puerto Rican son. Everything—from the rice and beans to the perfectly cooked meat and tender tripleta—tasted authentic and delicious. After I finished eating, the owner came over to ask what I thought, genuinely appreciated my feedback, and even gave me a free cup! 10/10—this place is a must-visit, and I’ll definitely be coming back as my go-to spot for Puerto Rican food. And again thank you to the owner for the amazing service!

This is the best Puerto Rican restaurant in Massachusetts. I have had their chop cheese its my favorite. The Alcapurria they have is delicious. Everyone at least should try their food once in their life lol. And also, Turkish people! I am turkish and I would definitely recommend their food it will make you feel close to home from far away.

We stopped in for the chopped cheese, I ate my half and the rest of my lady's. She loved it nearly as much as I did but can never finish her portion. We got a sample of their house made rice, everything was top notch. Made to order, fresh and the staff was friendly as hell. We will absolutely be back.

Ivan is awesome delicious food nice people clean local and Latino! I love it!

Been here twice now and I can strongly say PapiVivi's is A1 across the board got the chop cheese and tripleta both packed with flavor they also do pizza nice thin great sauce on top of the food being great the service is top of the line as well the guy running the place is serious about what he does takes pride in his craft and always speaks passionately about his food today i got the Guisada with yellow rice and its crazy it brings me back to my dad's beef stew but with some Latin flavors this will definitely be my go too also got a cheese empanada simple but hit flakey buttery extra cheesey had to save a few bites for my girl go try them asap

It’s a small inconspicuous place where you would never image getting the quality of food that is in this small quaint place. It begins with the friendliest hello when you walk in from the owner! Decor is simple and much like you would find in Puerto Rico! The wonderful scents of Puerto Rican spices permeates your nose and captivate your mouth, stomach and mind wondering what that is there are cooking. Like walking in to my Moms kitchen! I was instantly brought back to Puerto Rico as I took joy in the simple yet sweet reminders of my beautiful island of Puerto Rico! I wanted one of everything on the menu as each dish tantalized my appetite! So we decided on a Tripleta bowl with avocado and a Tripleta sandwich to go. The owner suggested we try the mayo ketchup which I personally am not a fan of that is until I tasted HIS recipe!!! Wow!! Wow wow!! Delicious perfection! The portions were plenty and the flavors were incredibly delicious…the best flavors of seasonings I have EVER had in my life!! The mayo ketchup with his special ingredients complimented my tripleta bowl which was already the perfect marriage! Pure and sheer joy with each bite!! Never disappointing as the chefs fresh herbs and spices were pure perfection!! My friend’s Tripleta sandwich she said was pure perfection as well!! Moist and full to the max with protein and his special mayo ketchup! This was and should be a 5 Star restaurant with a reservation of upwards of a 1 year wait list…. it’s that good!! It’s a MUST visit if you’re ANYWHERE in Boston! Chefs kiss for the food as well as the portions given…my only regret was not ordering a few platters to take home to NYC! I’m eager to visit again and try yet another incredibly delicious dish or two on the menu and this time with a few appetizers as well! Thank you PapiVivi for your hospitality and incredibly delicious food!! I’m a HUGE foodie and your place left a lasting impression and I can’t wait to come back!

The owners and operators of this spot are blessed, food is blessed, prices are blessed. The tripleta was delicious and a huge portion of food, massive portion of fries and a can of coke all for 20 bucks. Genuinely cannot be beat, I would recommend genuinely anyone to come here, great people and great food. Support local businesses.

Super authentic puertorriqueño food- they offer both the traditional, and modern twists on boricua favorites. The tripleta is super tasty. If you get the bowl, make sure to get the yellow rice, because it is insanely flavorful. They also have a great empanada variety too. In closing, it’s always a pleasure picking up takeout from PapiVivi, especially because the employees are so friendly.

We love the sandwiches here! They are so fresh and the sauce is incredible. You can make any adjustments to your order and prices are reasonable!

Nicest guy with great food! JC's chopped and Pernil sandwiches are fantastic, but don't forget the sauce, it makes it all even better :-) I haven't had a bad thing, try it...you won't be sorry!

Papivivi always cooks up 5/5 experience. The food always taste unbelievably fresh and is made hot to order. The owner has a wonderfully positive and energetic personality that makes you feel like part of the family when you are there. I always order a chopped cheese and my daughter loves the burripleta. I love it here and can't say enough good things about it.

The food is delicious. The owner and staff are always friendly and personable. Love the salsa music too!

Loooove this place ! The chicken and cheese pasteltios are my favorite! I also love the fact they have GREAT chopped cheese it's the only place around here where you can get one and it's amazing. The staff is also super nice and friendly. One of my favorite places in Lynn !

Omg this place has the BEST Guava & Cream cheese empanadas!!! My Favorite sandwich so far is Papi Pernil. Everything is fresh and seasoned to perfection! The owner is amazing and extremely welcoming! Y'all need to go to Papi Vivi's!!!!

This tiny shop serves some good Puerto Rican food. They mostly have sandwiches, but also empanadas and you can make rice bowls too. The staff is super friendly. The empanadas are excellent. They told me they run out of the guava ones early, which is to be expected. I liked my pernil bowl. It was huge and the pork was excellent. The beans were also good. I'd return when I go back home.

PapiVivi's food is like sitting at your mom's dinner table to eat! Amazing food and Great service!!!

I am so glad Papivivi is close to my house. The food here is spectacular. Try everything here your belly will be happy happy! Trust me I am a very choosey when it comes to food.

Went first time today and the sandwich was absolutely incredible. Vivi Tripletta with side of hot sauce Will def be back.

I go and always get the Tripleta! Amazing. If you're looking for Puerto Rican food this is the spot!

The best and freshest authentic food ever! I had the cheese empanada and it exceeded my expectations! I also had the shredded pork rice and lettuce! It was also fresh and delicious! Can wait to go back! I have to say I ordered the food from Uber eats and it was delivered timely and it was hot!

what can I say very friendly staff and amazing sandwiches. I have tried 4 different sandwiches and each one never disappoint. you got to try this spot out!

Delicious tasty & hearty food . Really enjoyed the pork, sandwiches & bowls. Nice if he could have a small cooling station out front for the bike trail!

Best sandwiches in town. Owner is amazing and puts love into his food. Chop sandwich is my go to.

Went in for a Vivi's Tripleta and drink called "Chi Chi ". The food was gone the second I got into my car the food was amazing and the drink was even better. Dope spot amazing food. Gotta love my Puerto Ricans

Best food out there for great price don't waste ur money anywhere else that's foolish

Stopped by Papivivi Sandwich this afternoon after hearing nothing but rave reviews from friends. I was really hoping to try their Tripleta sandwich but as soon as we walked in the really kind man (wish I got his name) at the counter immediately greeted and informed us that they unfortunately ran out of bread for the weekend. I was bummed at first but I settled for their rice bowl (with chicken and beef). My boyfriend got their Burripleta. My boyfriend asked if it was okay to add fries inside of the Burripleta and the guy was so nice and excited for us for this combination lol. Let me tell you, although I was bummed they didn't have any bread so I could try the Tripleta, even something as simple as my rice bowl was amazing and so flavorful. My boyfriends Burripleta with fries was delicious! We also got the empanada and they were so nice and light & tasty.. not overly greasy. I know it may go over peoples heads these days but good service and a friendly face makes all the difference. After the kind encounter, excellent food was a plus. We will return for sure so I can try that Tripleta!

Thank you papi vivi for dinner ! These sandwiches were THE BOMB.COM !!! Everything had delicious flavor even down to the garlicy goodness of the bread they used. I got the sofrito chicken (DELICIOUS) but my mum who got the pernil said it was so soft and flavorful. Adding a side of fries is a perfect match for these sandwiches. Great costumer service , I will be coming back.

Extremely consistent with friendly staff--well worth smelling like garlic butter the rest of the day.

Went yesterday for lunch. Got the JC Chopped Cheese for second time. Food and customer service is amazing. Great spot to grab a quick lunch... will be returning!

One of the best sandwiches of my life. I hardly ever do online reviews but this place is exceptional. The tripleta is the absolute bees knees. I ate it so ravenously I forgot to take a picture of the sandwich but here is a consolation picture of the loaded fries which were also great. Do yourself a favor and don't miss this baby.

Had lunch from here on Friday 04/16/2021 very Good tasty will order from here again definitely Had the chicken rice beans bowl

The food was amazingly delicious! We ordered the sofrito chicken, tripleta, and cheese fries. The sandwiches were extremely flavorful and yummy. We also had some passionfruit juice. When my husband came back from picking up the food, he said the owner was extremely friendly and excited about his business. Definitely try these sandwiches, they are very delicious and I haven't had anything like them before.

Just ate the JC chop cheese for the first time and wow. Cooked to perfection. There was crunch from the bread in every bite. The flavors were amazing. My first time going here and I will definitely be going back!

My husband and I decided to try this restaurant after hearing good things about it. Small place, take out only. I got a sandwich with pork shoulder and my husband got a vegetarian sandwich. Both phenomenal! Owner was so nice too. Sandwiches are made on fresh, soft bread and even have potato sticks in them.

After a hike through the Lynn Woods Reservation, I stopped by Papivivis. You can smell the Puerto Rican flavors as you walk in. Everything is made to order and super fresh and super tasty. Sam is one of the owners. Super chill super easy going guy . Can't wait for my next visit !

The owner was very nice. I ordered a sandwich which I heard a lot of people raving about. It was not what I expected. Maybe I'll try the restaurant again when I'm in the area when another item on the menu.

New sandwich spot in the neighborhood. It used to be a pizzeria, now they're serving Puerto Rican inspired sandwiches. Went in and was amazed with the flavor and quality of the sandwiches. To my surprise they are serving pizzas, also recommended. A new neighborhood gem!

I was born and raised in Puerto Rico and I can say that the authentic Puertorican cuisine flavors are 100% in PapiVivis food. The Vivís Tripleta was delicious! I wish I had asked for a bit of their homemade "Pique" hot vinaigrette. The Pernil is flavorful and so next time I will try the pernil sandwich. I love Empanadas and so I order all three kinds, beef, cheese and Tripleta. They were completely filled with meat and cheese I have no complaints I just want to go and get more. Im sure I will be a regular here. I also had a passionlemonade for drink and I can say is also delicious. Is not too sweet or too sour is perfectly balance. Also the service is great and they speak Spanish! I am sooooo happy we are so closed to this new gem in Lynn! Welcome to PapiVivis and Staff!

Great spot definitely recommend the JC chopped that's my go to there also had the tripleta bowl and that was unreal 10/10

Ordered pernil with with rice. It was cold like it's been sitting around all day. No pizza. Fail so far. The countdown to their demise is on.

Best empanadas and sandwiches in the north shore. The papivivi sauce is crack, I buy a large tub every time i go in there to ensure I have plenty to put on burgers, sandwiches and anything else really...

Went there cause I was missing home, and I felt the warmth of the island as soon as I walked in. The smell of fresh bread was beautiful. I asked for a veggie tripleta with beans and it was perfect. And They have passion fruit juice! So good. Definitely recommend.

Great spot! Super friendly owner(Sam) - he recommended the Tripletta which was amazing - the bread, the meat and all the condiments were super fresh and tasty. Will definitely come back!

Just got a single Vivis Tripleta sandwich and was so upset with myself for not getting more! Half way through the sandwich I was kicking myself wanting another one and the people behind the counter were super friendly. Can't wait to go back!

Good tripleta sandwich! One of the first things I do when visiting Puerto Rico is get a tripleta.. so to know there's a local spot that makes good ones outside of the island is great. If you're missing that authentic Puerto Rican tripleta taste then try this place.

Can't say enough good things about this place. The customer service was great. Friendly staff that takes the time to talk with you, make recommendations, and ensure you're getting everything you need. The food was just as good if not better than the service. Had the Papi's Pernil, Veggiepleta, Beef Empanada, and cheese fries. Everything ordered got rave reviews. I could literally put the papivivi sauce on anything. I'm so glad I tried this place and you should try it too.

Best PuertoRican samich spot in the area. Food is always tasty and on point! The owner makes you feel at home with a friendly greet and a smile. The tripleta is my favorite which I order two because I can't get enough.

New restaurant opened on the west side of Lynn. Don't sleep on it. Food is fantastic. Their version of mayo ketchup is delicious. I got the tripleta sandwich and fries. Didn't even have time for a picture. As we drove home the smell in the car was intoxicating. Couldn't wait to get home and dig in. next review will have pictures. also had the chicken and cheese empanada. so juicy and delicious. Empanadas are a little expensive compared to others in the area but well worth it. flavor was on point for Puerto Rican Street food you find at Spanish/Puertorican festivals.

Great little spot for pizza and traditional Puerto Rican bows, salads and sandwiches. No eat-in at the moment, due to covid, but great take-out and delivery. There's parking out in front. The shop ( a former Greek pizza shop) has been renovated and updated. The owner (Sam) was brought up in Cambridge and Puerto Rico and also was a great baseball player! He worked in the NYC Public Schools for years before leaving to create his dream: Sharing Puerto Rican food with the world! He's been open since March 2020, and despite the pandemic, he's doing it and well. The owner is Sam Cortellia-Hunter. (I am not sure if that's the accurate spelling). It's worth the trip. In nice weather, there's a little park next door and a bike trail over the marshes.

We've gone twice; once when we drove by it and got excited to see a Puerto Rican restaurant in our neighborhood. I told everyone about it and we ended up going again for empanadas and sofrito chicken: both "bomb" l! More than anything we are happy to support a local business with delicious food.

First time comming here and imma say I will be back I got the Sofito chicken. And let me tell u that bread they use is amazing. Also the workers are very friendly Also they are super cute

Amazing food!!!! The Vivir Tripleta is one of the best sandwiches I've ever had!!! This place is definitely worth a visit!

Let me tell you, Papivivi was actually fantastic. The vibe is great. Everything I've tried until now has been fantastic. Staff are really nice and service is really quick. Good stuff.

Unbelievable food! Fresh and delicious. Every sandwich we ordered was fabulous! Great service, owner is so nice!

Being Puerto Rican and having tripleta multiple time in my life this just didn't do it for me. The meat tasted heavily of sofrito( if you know you know), not that I don't like sofrito but it was definitely missing that flavor that love you would get from having them on the island. The sauce was great but there wasn't enough to save the tripleta. I really wish I loved it but I didn't. I guess the only thing I can say wasn't disappointing was the fries. They were great and salted perfectly. The food was lack luster to say the least.

Super delicious spot. Get yourself a tripleta and some jugo de parcha. So glad you cooking up this heat Papivivi!