La Qchara brings the authentic tastes of Central and South America to your table with great ingredients and a passion for cuisine and culture. Whether you're in the mood for our fluffy pancakes with dulce de leche topping or want a plate of our famous tacos accompanied by yuca fries, you'll find something new to love every time you visit our caf.
We're open seven days a week for breakfast, brunch and lunch, so come by today. Along with our great Central and South American selections, we brew Intelligentsia coffee and offer a selection of homemade pastries. T'ahpas 529 is a lively modern Spanish and Mediterranean restaurant with unique specialties from around the globe.
We're open seven days a week for breakfast, brunch and lunch, so come by today. Along with our great Central and South American selections, we brew Intelligentsia coffee and offer a selection of homemade pastries. T'ahpas 529 is a lively modern Spanish and Mediterranean restaurant with unique specialties from around the globe.
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After opening Coffee, Tea and Me in Melrose in 2011, La Qchara owners Lorenzo and Emily Tenreiro were surprised at how popular items such as their homemade empanadas were. It was obvious that the neighborhood wanted more of a good thing, and that's why they opened La Qchara, displaying their passion for Central and South American cuisine.
Mixed greens, apples, black beans, corn, queso fresco, onion, crispy tortillas, toasted sesame vinaigrette. Broccoli, carrots, scallion, cranberries, red and green peppers, sherry sesame vinaigrette. White onions, tomato, pineapple, black beans, avocado, red and green peppers, avocado aioli. Guacamole, garbanzo beans, shredded carrots, tortilla strips, tomato, queso seco, avocado aioli.
A refreshing Venezualean beverage made with raw panela sugar, sparkling water and lime juice. A bright sparkling lime-flavored drink with raspberries and blueberries sweetened with sugar. Gluten-Free Disclaimer: Please keep in mind that any items prepared without gluten products are made in a facility that handles many other wheat products.
Reviews (10)
Zeynep Akgo
Jan 02, 2022
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The food is delicious but we were a bit disappointed by receiving 4 small piece of Yuca fries that we ordered as side. Some menu items have the fries already that I understand 4 pieces is acceptable but when you order as an extra item, we were expecting more than 4 pieces ( pic that we took once we open the box is attached )
Jim Haynie
Dec 31, 2021
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Loved the coffee little Cafe setup, but was confused if it was coffee or dining. Well...It is both! Order at counter and sit down. I go the empanadas that exploded with chicken. I loved the light sauce with it too. Also, I got the salad with nice fresh apples! I would have liked to have seen like a lunch combo. The price was $22 with an Ice tea. They also have a rewards program, so have a receipt emailed to you and it enrolls you. Nice and easy! Little chilly on a cold door with the door opening and closing. They could use a door blower curtain.
Dee Mandolese
Dec 18, 2021
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Annette Turcotte
Dec 13, 2021
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Good food but lousy customer service. Placed and paid for an order online. Arrived to pick it up about 10 minutes early; the place was busy, so I waited 20 minutes before inquiring. They apparently lost my food order (they had the bakery portion of the order so it was clearly received). None of the staff present were able to issue a refund or approve a replacement for my lost order. I left with no food and a promise that the payment would be refunded the next day. Never happened. After repeated failed attempts to follow up with them, I finally had to write off both the wasted money and the restaurant
Josh Por
Dec 13, 2021
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La Qchara benefits from being one of the only South American restaurants in the area (if not the only), which makes it unique, and having a nice dining area. But the quality of the food and beverages is not great and the prices are high for what you get. I've given it multiple shots because I want it to be good, but the reality is that you're not going to be wowed by the food here.
Angie
Oct 14, 2021
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I was really excited about this place, but it was a miss for me and my husband. Cilantro tastes like soap for him, so before ordering we asked for recommendations and explained this to them, we swapped the sauce per their recommendations and still they sprinkled it all over the plate and the new sauce had cilantro too 🤦🏽♀️ I would've rather for them to just inform they were not going to be able to accommodate us and we would've understand. Their coffee is great! Some flavors are too overpowering and salty (not as they normally taste, feel like they're over seasoned). Staff is nice
Bruce Aleo
Sep 21, 2021
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La Qchara has it all
Great Atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff and an amazing menu selection with something for everyone very reasonably priced.
I’ve been coming here for years and I only wish I lived closer.
The owners treat you like family and go over and beyond to make sure everything is just right.
I Highly recommend giving them
A try!
Great Atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff and an amazing menu selection with something for everyone very reasonably priced.
I’ve been coming here for years and I only wish I lived closer.
The owners treat you like family and go over and beyond to make sure everything is just right.
I Highly recommend giving them
A try!
Sky
Sep 14, 2021
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Yensi Rivas
Sep 12, 2021
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Mike Longenbaker
Jun 01, 2019
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Recent update- this is still a great place for casual atmosphere and delicious food. Ownership/ management really nurtures a fun atmosphere.
La Qchara is a Relaxed Neighborhood place where everyone is welcome and the food is WORLD CLASS. (I'm not exaggerating!) . The Lunch menu is huge, staff is nice and prices are reasonable, especially considering the great quality
La Qchara is a Relaxed Neighborhood place where everyone is welcome and the food is WORLD CLASS. (I'm not exaggerating!) . The Lunch menu is huge, staff is nice and prices are reasonable, especially considering the great quality
