La Diferencia Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)

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Welcome to La Diferencia Restaurant, a true gem in Lowell, MA, where authentic Dominican cuisine takes center stage. Nestled at 192 Middlesex St, this eatery offers a welcoming atmosphere paired with exceptional service, perfect for a culinary adventure.

The menu highlights dishes that burst with flavor, like the renowned yellow rice and beans and succulent, juicy steak, which have captivated diners with their freshness and seasoning. Customers rave about the generous portions that provide great value for money, making it a favorite for both casual lunches and special celebrations, such as sweet 16 parties.

La Diferencia has earned glowing reviews for not just its food but also its attentive staff, ensuring every guest feels right at home. Whether you're a local or just passing through, La Diferencia is a must-visit for food lovers seeking remarkable Dominican dishes.

Friday Specials
Bebidas / Beverages
Appetizers
Principales / Mains

Friday Specials

Chofan Dominicano (Dominican Style Fried Rice)

Chicken, beef or pork, shrimp, and vegetables mixed with Dominican-style fried rice. Options: large, medium.
US$8.00

Sancocho ( Meat And Vegatable Stew)

Dominican Sancocho is made of a variety of meats and starchy vegetables such as plantains, yuca and yautia, and served with a side of white rice.
US$12.00

Jugo De Limon / Limonade
US$5.20

Batido De Papaya / Papaya Milkshake
US$6.50

Jugo De Tamarindo / Tamarind Juice
US$5.20

Batido De Zapote / Sapote Milkshake
US$6.50

Jugo De Parcha / Passion Fruit Juice
US$5.20

Batido De Parcha / Passion Fruit Smoothie
US$6.50

Batido De Fresca / Strawberry And Coconut Milkshake
US$6.50

Bebidas / Beverages

Appetizers

Picadera/Dominican Appetizer Platter

Picadera para 10 personas. Incluye pollo frito, carne frita, longaniza, salami frito, queso frito y tostones. Big enough for about 10 people. Includes fried chicken, fried pork chunks, dominican sausage, dominican salami, fried cheese and fried plantains.
US$50.00

Empanada De Pizza
US$1.95

Alcapurria De Guineo/ Green Banana Fritter
US$1.95

Alcapurria De Yuca/ Stuffed Cassava Fritters
US$1.95

Empanada De Pollo/ Chicken Empanada
US$1.95

Empanada De Res/ Beef Empanada
US$1.95

Tostones / Fried Green Plantains

Rebanadas de platanos verdes verdes que han sido fritos, machacados y fritos nuevamente hasta que esten crujientes. / Slices of unripe, green plantains that have been fried, smashed, and fried again until crisp.
US$3.90

Costilla BBQ / BBQ Ribs
US$7.80

Pollo Guisado / Stewed Chicken
US$9.10

Guineo / Green Banana
US$3.90

Arroz Blanco / White Rice
US$6.50

Bistec En Salsa / Steak In Sauce
US$7.80

Maduro / Sweet Plantains
US$3.90

Carne Frita / Fried Pork Chunks
US$10.40

Chuleta Ahumada / Smoked Pork Chop
US$5.20

Ensalada Verde / Garden Salad
US$3.90

Mofongo

Mashed plantains with pork cracklings and garlic
US$10.00

Filete De Pescado/ Fish Fillet
US$10.00

Costilla Guisada/ Ribs In Stewed Sauce
US$7.80

Habichuela / Stewed Red Beans
US$3.90

3 Golpes (Tripleta)/ Dominican Breakfast

Mashed plantain, crispy fried cheese, fried dominican salami, and fried eggs
US$10.00

Sopa De Res / Beef Soup

Large beef soup with side order of rice included
US$15.00

Bistec Encebollado / Steak With Onions
US$7.80

Chicharron/ Fried Pork Belly
US$10.00

Yuca / Cassava
US$5.20

Pernil / Slow Cooked Pork
US$9.10

Pollo Asado / Rotisserie Chicken
US$7.80

Arroz Con Gandules / Rice With Pigeon Peas
US$6.50

Chuleta Frita / Fried Pork Chop
US$5.20

Ensalada De Papa / Potato Salad
US$5.20

Malanga / Taro

Vegetal almidonado. / Starchy vegetable.
US$6.50

Camarones/ Shrimp
US$10.00

Pollo Frito / Fried Chicken
US$6.50

Principales / Mains