Mambo Grill 129 Merrimack St Lowell, MA 978-458-1739
www.mamboburrito.com
Mambo Grill in Lowell is a great place for authentic Mexican food close to Andover. Located on Merrimack St downtown Lowell. The quality, quantity and prices are great. My wife and I frequent there often and the food is always fresh and the atmosphere is casual with entertainment on Friday.

Café Azteca 180 Common St Lawrence, MA 978 689-7393
You can always get a good Mexican meal here in this café. Authentic Mexican food with plentiful portions. The homemade Chips & Salsa are fantastic. My favorite entrees are the Fajitas De Polo & Chicken Verde. A very comfortable atmosphere and the owners make you feel right at home

Lee Chen Rte. 114 Lawrence, MA 978-689-9888
First class food, served in a super clean restaurant by a well-dressed attentive wait staff highlight this popular Chinese food favorite at the Lawrence/North Andover line. Whether you’re out with your boss, mother or book club group, Lee Chen will impress. The complete meal lunch specials are a real bargain!

Mandarin Reading 296 Salem St Reading, MA 781-942-8200
www.mandarinreading.com
The daily luncheon and Sunday night buffets are fantastic. Rice to Crab Legs including Ice Cream for desert. The Szechuan Beef is one of my favorites. If you want to experience one of the best Chinese Buffets in the area head south on Rte. 28 to Reading.

Salvatore's, 354 Merrimack St Lawrence
www.salvatoreslawrence.com
Located in a restored mill building. Classic Italian preparations served in graceful an elegant setting. The deck overlooking the Merrimack River makes for a great dining experience in the summer months. Open daily for lunch and dinner. 978-291-0220 salvatoreslawrence.com

Capellini's, 896 Main St Tewksbury
www.capellinisrestaurant.com
Pasta, Pizza and Sandwiches. All homemade recipes including lasagna, eggplant parmesan, meatballs and Italian sausages. Moderate prices and a very comfortable friendly environment for the entire family. Try the Tiramisu.. it's worth the trip 978-851-7271 capellinisrestaurant.com

Mac's Dairy Farm 1863 Main St Tewksbury 978-851-9565
A great selection of Ice Cream and Soft Serve. Very good quality and quantity. Open all year long for those Ice Cream lovers that are looking for a Sundae in the Winter. In the summer months on Sunday nights you can enjoy the classic cars that are on display in the parking lot next door.

Benson's Ice Cream Rte. 133  West Boxford 978-352-2911
The Ice Cream is homemade and in the summer they use fresh fruit from local farms to make some wonderful flavors. The portions are great and they will hand pack a quart to take home. The atmosphere is family friendly and is a great place to take a ride with the kids and enjoy the countryside or on your way to Newburyport. They are closed during the winter.

Please send us your favorite food places in the local area. Email rick@theandoverguide.com