Merengue Restaurant

Merengue Restaurant has served Dominican food on Blue Hill Avenue in Roxbury since 1994. Start with pastelitos filled with beef, chicken, or cheese, or order pork belly with tostones for the table. The menu has plenty of room for a substantial dinner: steak tips come in Creole sauce with peppers and onions, while grilled chicken gets garlic and parsley. Rice, plantains, and other sides let you build out the meal according to your appetite. There are seafood options, too, including shrimp ceviche among the starters. Merengue also handles catering and banquet bookings, so it is worth considering for a family gathering as well as an ordinary dinner out.