At Alex’s Chimis in Jamaica Plain, get the the orejita (pig ears), and get the rotisserie chicken, too. And sure, why not: Get it with fried green plantains and rice with peas. This casual, counter-service spot has been around for over 20 years.

The restaurant is most well-known for its empanadas, especially the seafood fiesta, which is filled with shrimp, lobster, crab, and conch. Also worth trying is the classico dominicano, which is a sandwich packed with ham, Dominican cheese, tomato, onion, ketchup, and mayo. Pikalo is a small counter-service establishment with just a bit of seating inside.

At Rey del Pollo in Roxbury, diners can find fried plantains, a variety of Dominican sandwiches, fried pork (get the chicharron), and a number of different fish dishes. Try the pescado con coco. The restaurant is counter-service.

Try asopao de camarones (shrimp stew) and mondongo (tripe stew) at this takeout-focused Dominican restaurant in Roxbury.

Stewed meats like goat’s and pig’s feet, along with an assortment of fish entrees (red snapper, cod with potatoes, fried shrimp), star at this Washington Street spot.

Hungry eaters can enjoy chicken stew, mofongo, and empanadas at this Jamaica Plain Dominican spot, which is very close to the Green Street MBTA stop.

Those who enjoy offal will love Santo Domingo Restaurant — stewed liver, stewed pig’s feet, and stewed gizzards all feature here.

Try the mofongo, the fried plantains, and the tostones at this Forest Hills Dominican joint.