Bella Isla Express
About
Desserts, Salad, Sandwiches
Location
Adress: 181 Washington Ave, Chelsea, MA 2150
Phone: (617) 884-7584
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Reviews
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Nicholas O.
First time I ordered take out I had the Bistec con tostones and ajo. It was delicious! The tostones were still super crispy by the time they got to my job. I recently went in and had the Chicken fillet with peppers, Arroz con salsa de bistec, and ensalada de coditos. It was so good, don't get me started on the Tres Leches cake. Love this place. I recommend it if you love Puerto Rican cuisine.
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Angelina M.
I would give this 3.5 if I could. Affordable Latin American and Caribbean food in Cary Square!
My husband and I checked out this place last night for dinner. Street parking can be hard to come by but we found a spot close by. Bella Isla is a small restaurant with a few tables and a counter to order. I had checked out the menu online beforehand and it was a bit different than what was displayed on their board.
Most of the food is at the counter on a steam table while several other options are cooked to order including sandwiches, burritos, and tacos. The owner was very friendly and let us try some of the pepper steak and explained the other items.
I'm not a huge fan of food that's been on a steam table for unknown hours so I chose to order a chicken quesadilla. My husband got a beef burrito and we also tried one of the beef empanadillas for a total of $19--super cheap! They offer several bottled and canned beverages but no tap water for free. The owner ended up giving us two bottles of water free of charge.
Our food came out pretty promptly. My quesadilla was huge and came with chips and salsa (not homemade from what I could tell). The quesadilla was fairly good--lots of cheese, chicken, a bit of guacamole, lettuce (not sure why), and tomato. The burrito was also huge! It had yellow rice, beef, and other traditional fillings served with chips.
The empanadilla was a fried empanada with a basic beef filling--very simple and tasty. Overall, it was very affordable but the food didn't blow me away. The interior is very clean as well. We noticed several customers who came in to pick up carryout so it seems like a fairly busy place! -
Dan K.
Yellow rice and potato salad were flavorful. Pulled pork was meaty but tender and overall good. Very nice service / staff. I will try one of the stews next time.
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Melissa F.
I've been coming to Bella Isla for almost two years now. The Cafe on 22nd closed and they now have the one location, more central to my opinion,the Bella Isla Express. I've brought family and friends from out of town here. Hands down best Puerto Rican food you can find, even better than my local spots in Boston. Typically you get Spanish rice, beans, and you can choose a meat. A plate can be $10-$12 usually unless you ask for a less food. But I don't see why you would want to do that. Every single item here is coated with deliciousness. I know I would usually recommend a specific item, but honestly everything is good. Like I tell people, just pick whatever looks good to you because you won't regret it. Bomb dot com!