Vejigantes Restaurant

Vejigantes is a Puerto Rican restaurant and caterer with a South End location in Villa Victoria, serving traditional dishes such as mofongo, paella, ceviche, alcapurrias and lobster or seafood soups. The menu is built around island cooking, with several seafood and shellfish dishes alongside pork, chicken and steak plates. The restaurant has been open since 2012 and has been covered by several Boston food publications. Its catering arm handles corporate and private events with dedicated managers who coordinate food, beverage and rental equipment.

The kitchen takes reservations online or by phone, and lunch is served on weekdays with a daily special. Cocktails are a feature, and gift cards are available. The restaurant sits within walking distance of Copley, and the business also runs a Worcester location at 55 Pearl St.