Yeah, yeah, times are tough, but that doesn’t mean we should sacrifice our love for tasty eats. Why not seek gratification with some intense comfort food? East Boston’s El Paisa serves traditional Colombian and American dishes with a twist on the blue-plate special.
Big plates (leftovers last for days), cheap prices (no entrée is more than $19), an abundant wine selection, and cozy atmosphere — it’s all there. And the food is the real deal. Homemade dishes make this spot worth the trek on the Blue Line — yeah, we said it, the Blue Line.
Baby back ribs ($10–$19) and broiled chicken ($8–$13) are seasoned as only a Colombian abuela can. The corn cakes, fried plantains, and yucca ($3–$5) give this version of American staples a sweet pop. The wings and burgers are hard to beat, especially the Colombian and Mexican versions served with beans, jack cheese, bacon, fries, and good old-fashioned slaw.
And if the Sunday-brunch buffet with traditional Colombian dishes, omelets and eggs made to order, fresh fruit, pastries, and more, for $10 per person including coffee and OJ, doesn’t bring you a feeling of opulence, we don’t know what will
