Mexican cuisine: the best places to taste it in Boston

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Ben Adamson

La Patrona Mexican Grill

Yucatan Tacos

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"I’m a yes on Yucatán Tacos. I grew up just outside of Phoenix. So my Mexican sensibilities are fine tuned to the southwest. I’m not looking..."

Curtis Crawford

"This was a cool stop for us. This is REALLY legit Mexican food. We actually took a tour through Mexico with the owner's brother who told us about his..."

D Jackson

"Very nice little Mexican spot. Despite their name they have much more than just tacos and offer a great selection of other dishes. We paid with..."

yaotomesoba 8

"¡Excelentes restaurantes mexicanos! Legit food. Great service/Family run. Not busy. Highly..."

Johann Folta

"They readily welcomed me and gave me tips on their favorites. The guacamole was citrusy and bright, the tacos were generously filled, and the..."

Michael Fong

"I was amazed by the quality the food. The food is fresh and loaded with flavor instead of loaded with salt like many other Mexican restaurants. I..."

Chickadee

"Perfect scramble egg. Good bacon. Crispy hashbrown strip. Avocado. Salsa. Can't believe I found this in Boston (West Roxbury?!) Best breakfast tacos...."

Henry Ung

"Stopped by quickly and loved the delicious burritos, friendly and clean atmosphere. Nothing fancy but a solid..."

Emilie Pickering

"Great tacos 🌮 and super clean..."

Melissa C. (Meli)

"This small unassuming mexican place more than delivers. The food is authentic, delicious and affordable so basically all you need. Definitely go in..."

Mike Ikasalo

"One of our family regular favorites! We have places much closer to our house, but Yucatán is the best. The only disappointment is that they are..."

Matthew Laurence

"Absolutely love this place. Come here 3 times a week for BOTH breakfast and dinner. Love the ceviche. Breakfast burritos and tacos are excellent...."

Alex van O

"Their breakfast was so good and I don't usually eat/like..."

Manny Villard

"We stumbled upon the location as we were in search of Mexican and we absolutely nailed it! This is authentic Mexican and it's apparent from the first..."

John Barroso

"Outstanding spot for authentic Mexican comfort food. From plates of deliciousness to shrimp tacos, tasty burritos and enchiladas. I usually get a..."

Rich Dopazo

"Breakfast tacos!!! We've ordered from Yucatan before and were thrilled to recently learn they are now offering breakfast tacos 4 days a week..."

Sherrie Mersdorf

"Very impressed by my first visit. The burrito was solid (not the best but definitely better than most options in the area). I only ordered one but..."

Hidden Gem

"Great down to Earth place. Friendly and fast. Tacos are DA BOMB. I tried al pastor and chorizo. Definitely want to try a chimi next time. Was..."

Matthew

Qdoba Mexican Grill

"Best Qdoba I've had, they filled my bowl really well, AMAZING ENERGY from the staff (they were fun my entire time I was eating) and so so fresh food...."

Viraj Wadhwa

"This is my favorite QD location in Boston! I always get the steak bowl with shrimp and spicy queso sauce 😋 I love how there is a separate dining..."

Jashauna Jackson

"the staff here is so nice and funny- food was amazing and so well priced. my gf got three tacos for $9 and i got a bowl for $12 i think...."

Eva Ducharme

"good alternative to chipotle, as a 'once in a while option.' staff was patient and service was as good as it can be. no..."

Vedant Daga

"Quick dinner the show at the garden. We each ordered a bowl w grilled chicken, however, as you can see, different toppings. Very good. Quick and..."

Judi McCabe

"First time having QDOBA! Quality and taste far superior to Chipotle! The spicy queso and salsas were the highlight for..."

Arnav Sampigethaya

"Be your own judge... Qdoba or Chipotle ... I say Boca Grande all in Cambridge. However fit quick pick up Mexican inspired flavors Qdoba Hits Hard!!!..."

Dominic Dove

"I have visited almost every branch of Qdoba in boston and nobody is more polite than the staff at this branch. My rating for this restaurant is not..."

Shrijay Kudale

"Well let me just tell that I love the workers, They are very friendly, the manager is outstanding, The place is super clean most of all the food is..."

Me You

"Great alternative to Chipotle! Better quality and quantity. Nice staff and clean..."

Reza Tadayon

"I tried a vegetarian bowl, it's a healthy and tasty meal. Worth the cost. Must try place for Mexican near north..."

Naveen Kumar

"I've been here a number of times. The quality of the food is exactly as expected, but the portion size seems to change depending on who is behind..."

Joshua Raines

"Food here is alright - pretty standard burrito joint with all the normal things at about the normal price point. Had an absolutely filthy Sam Adams..."

Robert Crawford

"Great place for a good taco sell taco salad. Also a nice place to have a casual hang...grab a taco and a 🍺... I like it when it's quiet..not on a..."

karla unger-laffin

"Jamie, the GM, is one of the kindest professionals I have ever met. Delivers with a huge smile, set everything up and made our work lunch a big..."

Gerri Wilson

"Came around 9pm on a Wednesday and was thoroughly pleased. The person helping me (blond hair guy with an accent) was super nice to speak with, great..."

Geoff

"Delicious chicken quesadilla. Staff was very friendly. Clean restaurant..."

Davis Le

"One of the best places for a quick lunch/breakfast. Their quesadillas and burritos are my favorite. The good part is that you can customize your own..."

Aishwarya Shah

Yellow Door Taqueria

Wheelchair Accessible

"Cute spot, retro west coast taco joint look, stellar service at the bar, really fresh drink list, mezcal and (tequila dominate), great beer list..."

ßob Diener

"This place is awesome! Tried 5 different tacos (loved fish & duck most), 2 ceviches (scallop and tuna, loved both) , copious chips /salsa /guacamole,..."

Marika Conway

"It’s a great place wonderful atmosphere and the drinks are amazing!!! I had the guacamole and chip very good and very fresh I would totally..."

Nicole Fernandes

"The food was amazing - so tasty and fresh! And the service was outstanding- it is a busy little place that is for sure but there was no wait for food..."

Theresa Sullivan Walsh

"Delicious! Amazing bar service and great management. The Scallop Ceviche was on point. � Checkout one of their specials of the day; or opt for one..."

Chad Buchanan

"It was great! Delicious margaritas. We tried 4 different tacos. All good! My fav was pork belly and duck one! Friendly..."

Cindy Phillips

"Great food! Lots of spicy choices. Highly recommend this..."

Bob Bowlby

"Saw this place on the Phantom Gourmet and ended up going the same day. I have to say that I absolutely loved it. The strawberry margarita is..."

Leah Olenja

"Great place. It's a small so get there early. They open at 4:00PM and there was already a line. The talks were awesome so were the drinks. Definitely..."

Bruno Marco

"Our first visit here. Rachel our server was fantastic and very friendly and helpful. Drinks were strong and well made. Started with Tuna ceviche, was..."

Yovanny Henningsen

"Duck Confit taco was amazing. Great energy in the room and the staff was..."

Andrei Enikeev

"The food here is really good. I will say, however that I did find it to be a bit overpriced and $6-$7/taco, but that also seems to be the norm lately..."

Amanda Maguire

"Yellowdoor is one of a kind and has some of the best Mexican Cuisine in Dorchester! Highly recommend! Hailey is one of the best bartenders I’ve..."

ryann watson

"Small taco bar but big flavors and personality. Every dish on the menu is a delight of the senses and reasonably priced. Massive tequila selection..."

brett conant

"Yellow door is always best of the best. From incredible service starting at the front door with Megan, to amazing service with impeccable bartenders...."

Tessa Lydon

"One of the best Mexican spots in Boston and as someone who lived in California / very close to the Mexico boarder, these tacos are authentic and..."

Jessica Milewski

"The tacos were amazing. Lots of flavor, and super tasty. The cocktail was also really good! Definitely super recommended! The service was top..."

Steven Guayaquil

"Was in town for work and was referred this place and I'm so glad I was! Such a unique, cool spot you can tell puts a lot of effort into presentation!..."

Gage Kiesling

"This place was amazing. I ordered the margarita, chips and guacamole, Birria tacos, coconut shrimp tacos (spicy), and chicken tinga flautas...."

Faviola Nunez

"Overall great! The atmosphere was good, food was delicious, and our server was attentive to our needs. They accomodated our diet needs which was..."

Heather Adams

"The tacos are a delight. Fresh and flavorful, full of bold flavors. The chicken tinga was rich and mildly spiced. The fish taco was lightly fried,..."

Dick Wms

"Yellow Door in DOT is such a cute place! So great to go for after work drinks with friends or a date. Highly recommend asking the bartenders for..."

Colleen Crooks

"Overall, really enjoyed my experience at Yellow Door. However, they are not without fault. We ordered the queso for an appetizer, and while it was..."

Lucas Clara

"Delicious food! We got the nachos and patatas bravas for the table - both were incredible and packed with flavor, and we quickly finished them. I..."

Maansi Gupta

"The food was great The atmosphere was inviting. And the service was very..."

Soshana Passley

"Our go to yum yums. Really adaptive to food allergies and fantastic drinks and apps. Great vibe, and the tacos are just amazing. The balance good..."

Ian Johnston

La Taqueria Taco Bar & Grill

86/100 (1199 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"Definitely an above average taqueria. I generally don't like tacos from places with a large menu but these were pretty good. I had the fried fish..."

Reno Lucas

"My two daughters and I loved our experience here. The vibe was so vibrant, and Happy. Great service! The food was outstanding and very well put..."

Cassandra Coplin

"This is absolutely by far the best Mexican in boston!!! Service is impeccable and the atmosphere is super chill. I LOVE this place, the people and..."

Allura Shirley

"Very great looking place. The art and the appearance is exceptional. The food taste good, although there were some little disappointing things, like..."

JALFREDO NORTH

"We found this place by driving around and it really is a hidden gem! Quality food, quality service. We had the sampler on our second visit and were..."

S M

"Food is a bit pricey and I wish I had gotten more guac with my order (which costs extra, too). But it tasted really good! And I enjoyed the decor of..."

Ayon Ibrahim

"A bit pricey but the place looks spotless and has some great tasting foods. They sometimes make a mistake on their orders but will more then make up..."

Cristian Feliciano

"It was an amazing experience! Shout out to Ernesto for the wonderful service. Food was fresh, smoothie was satisfying, decor & cleanliness was..."

Felicite Cesaire

"The food here is amazing..... they've been open for a small amount of time but have made a huge impact on the community. Seems like this spot is..."

Phillip Ho

"A hidden gem! We try to get take outs when passing by the neighborhood. Portions are good too, eg burrito and..."

Stella Lee

"I’m going back I really wish I would’ve ordered more tacos. It was so good the best I’ve ever had. And the people really nice. The food came..."

Lisa Dasilva

"Great tacos. Lots of different taco choices. All the ones we had were excellent. Solid guacamole and horchata too. They were out of street corn, but..."

Ryan Wenzel

"My experience is wonderful and this my second time it's wonderful again. Service delightful and food bomb 💣 😋 diggity muy bueno. I got chicken..."

Kim Miles

"The food was absolutely incredible. Fresh and a great portion for the price..."

Matt Warner

"Great food, very good, nice staff. A little pricey, but trust me it's worth..."

Spencer Summers

Mi Pueblito

86/100 (1930 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food is absolutely delicious, great service, good music. Great spot to spend time with family and eat well. Highly..."

Franchesca Arias

"Best authentic and flavorful dishes! From the simple breakfast platter to the regular torta! The pupusas are large fresh and delicious! Best place to..."

Tania Castillo Siller

"One of my favorites since 2011! Haven’t been in a few years and coming back is as if I never left. Food as fresh and delicious as always!! Love..."

Mina K

"Amazing place to enjoy all Central American food. I love Mi Pueblito, you are missing out if you haven't been! Their pupusas, nachos, picaderas,..."

Millie Santana

"Really enjoyed the food. They don't hold back with the portions either. Good for a big group. We were 4 adults and 3 kids (7 total). We got the half..."

Julian Addy

"It was my first-time tried mix Latin American cuisine. This place is pretty small but elegant from the inside. Generally, I am a vegetarian but when..."

Tush chaw

"Hidden gem- excellent athmosphere and excellent service , food awesome beef soup very good and tasty and tacos mmmmmm very..."

J Concep

"Best best best best place for pupusas ! So yummy and authentic. Whenever I’m in the area I always stop here. It’s literally a staple in the..."

Sea

"First time at Mi Pueblito Restaurant and it was very good, friendly atmosphere, nice music overall great food and prices just perfect. Great place..."

J. Sánchez

"Everything is good, whole family can visit and very clean place, but because when you pay with credit card, this restaurant charge $4..."

aquicotui 049

"One of if the not the top place to eat in east boston. The tacos are authentic & the popusasa are the best I've had in boston. The salsas are spicy &..."

Erick L

"Great food, I love this place, you want to party, or just have some good food this is your..."

Carlos Deleon Perez

"Is a small place tables are very close to each other thats the only down to this place food is good and service is..."

Ricardo Ayala

"Three words: BEST PUPUSAS EVER. I'm not just saying that this place has the best decor and a jukebox that just puts you in the mood to dance. The..."

Clara Rodriguez

"Great service, great food, decent prices. Ambiance is very busy and Mexican authenticity. Minor inconvenience is that it's absolutely NOT dog..."

Mary Rodriguez

Citrus & Salt

86/100 (3214 ratings)

"Quiet at the time we arrived, late on a Monday evening, close to closing time. Superb cocktails. The food was delicious and in good portion sizes. We..."

Louise Allen

"Omg did we have a blast! First went for late night drinks, then decided to come back in the AM for Drag Brunch! What a fun way to do breakfast! Huge..."

Eean Levin

"Cool vibe Mexican spot. Restaurant goers are mostly decked out. Food is delicious. Service was good. The only complaint I have is they service only..."

Monica Le

"We always come here to have an amazing time, the place is beautiful, the drinks are always delicious. The food is out of this world. We had the..."

Alexandra Lopez

"Birria tacos were very good. So were nachos. They were wet but not so wet as to make it not crunchy. The baja fish tacos were good, but not as good..."

Noah Petillo

"We went on a double date here with friends! It's good Mexican street style food. Good number of vegetarian options. Drinks well..."

Hasitha Reddy

"Súper fun place for drinks and a fun atmosphere, but the food is just not good. This was our second time here and I thought I would give it another..."

Cami Tussie

"Great place to have lunch/dinner. The menu is very geared towards Spanish/Mexican style tapas and the frozen drink selection was very good. We..."

Axel Zecena

"Good place good food. But def not authentic Mexican but good fusion. Good..."

Archana Sondhi

"We went for brunch and it was amazing! Prices are reasonable and serving size is perfect (not too big). Our waiter was super nice and everyone was..."

Hailey Stoltenberg

"The food was delicious! We went on a Tuesday with our 5 month old and they were able to accommodate her car seat. The tacos and churros were the..."

Andrea Malanakarot

"This place was delicious and it had a great ambience. The battered fish tacos were so crispy, and if you like sweet drinks, definitely get the soft..."

Satchel Tangonan

"Love Love Love I've had more than a few people recommend Citrus and Salt and it lived to its hype! You definately need a reservation about a week in..."

Taylor Packer

"Everything was delicious, we had the ribs, octopus tacos, birria tacos, and the corn. We had a margarita, their drinks were strong and very tasty. ..."

Tatiana Spiegler

"Citrus & Salt serves tapas plates (small dishes to share) & a variety of cocktails & drinks. I went during Brunch but their Dinner menu has more of..."

Esme Baldwin

"THE FOOD IS SO AMAZING HERE!! The meat was tender and extremely flavorful, the service was fast and friendly, the music was diverse and upbeat...."

Elana Williams-Leonard

"The drinks are amazing! Great tequila selection. I wanted to order the entire menu! Great for grabbing drinks and apps before a date or movie,..."

Lorene Pereira

"Service was really good the waiter checked in on us regularly. Our orders of guacamole and empanadas came really quickly. As well as our drinks -..."

Jennifer Nival

Yoki Express

"Yoki Express consistently serves fresh food with a variety of Asian & Japanese options. Fantastic spot if you are looking for a hardy & tasty meal..."

Kevin Zondlak

"With all the pricey dining options in the area, this is a pretty good place to dine in on a budget. Think Panda Express but tastier, that was our..."

RC

"Food seemed fresh and the place was clean and well kept. Came here for lunch. Not the greatest place for celiac or GF bc they don’t carry gf soy..."

Andrea McDermott

"This was my first time having a sushi burrito and they didn’t disappoint. I got the sriracha salmon one - it was spicy, fresh and delicious. The..."

Atma Khalsa

"If you haven’t tried sushi burritos yet, you’re missing out. It's like a gigantic hand roll but customized chipotle style! I personally love..."

Taylor Shishido

"Today on my journey in Boston after I got off the train at south station I decided to explore, I discover the restaurant by sea port that has the..."

Josiah Miller

"I was thinking about Korean style bibimbap but it not..Told them I am first timer and they recommend make your own...(why?) Anyways I picked white..."

엄지손

"Exceeded expectations. The poke bowl and sushi burrito were good and the ingredients fresh. Staff were..."

Raymond J

"Incredibly delicious! Very fresh and tender salmon, albacore&ahi tuna(I'd recommend all 3), perfectly steamed rice and the sauces used to bring it..."

Joseph Malicia

"Everything is fresh and the rice is done right! I come into the seaport once a week for work, and I eat here nearly every time. Ordering ahead is..."

Liz Novak

"I ordered salmon and tuna poke bowl with seaweed, corn ,pineapple, and some vege. I like it,but next time I probably would ask for less..."

Y T

Viva Burrito

85/100 (1835 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Pretty good for a fast casual Mexican place, would come here again for a quick bite. The lamb burrito is unusual but good, worth a try. I don’t..."

Ayon Ibrahim

"The Franklin St location has one of the best steak burritos I have had in a very long time. The service was very fast & extremely polite. I will..."

Chad Derosiers

"One of the best places in Boston to get Mexican takeaway food! Service is quick and the place is also nice if you want to sit there and have a quick..."

Michel Hilani

"This place just opened so I'm giving them a bit of slack. The atmosphere is unorganized chaos, but once you get past that it is good for a grab and..."

Scott G

"Decent food. Was really looking forward to having their burrito bowl with tortilla, but I think thats hard to do with takeout. Really will try to..."

Vahe Yacoubian

"They are now operating out of their new location on Franklin Street in Boston. By far the best burritos downtown. If you have not tried this place..."

Jean McG

"I have been a longtime loyal customer for years. The staff is ALWAYS pleasant, the food is ALWAYS on point! I highly recommend this..."

marc kipnis

"Food was absolutely outstanding, especially for a fast walk-in place. We got the steak burrito, steak quesadilla and chicken salad. Everything was..."

Amy Weedon

"Steak taco was worth its price. Fish was decent. Their carnitas sucks. When I went it was too hot in there not sure what they can do about that...."

Gordon Ferris II

"Carb heavy burrito place that is excellent for extra energy boost during the day. Always wondered what the hype is behind the burritos here after..."

Jea Kim

"Nice inviting atmosphere with mediocre fresh salsa bar. Staff is really friendly and the food comes out very quickly. Pricing is fair for what you..."

Hunter

"Classic taco joint program with smiling helpful staff. Carnitas burrito was very good. Had a hint of orange just like OG carnitas does. Hot sauce..."

Mike Boujoulian

"It was amazing to have viva burrito back !! I was there for the first day of opening and I bought a quesadilla and I actually bought it to my wife (..."

Shafrin Faiz

"The food was so good had lots of flavor..was hot to the touch just like I like it. My friend had a burrito earlier and he said wow this is stuff and..."

Elizabeth Marcial

"Best burrito I’ve ever had, absolutely worth..."

Evan V

"Delicious, best burrito I’ve ever..."

Carter LaForce

"Good burrito bowl, good portions, good quality. It's not anything to write home about but it is a nice place to sit at if you're on a tight budget or..."

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Coreanos

85/100 (2906 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"First time trying this local neighborhood spot! I ordered the Coreanos Bowl with beef rice diced onions diced carrots and sesame seeds and a two..."

Marcus A

"It is difficult to taste Korean chicken in the United States because the chickens commonly used in the United States are older, larger and greasier..."

정신영

"I loved this place the staff is super friendly and the flavors are amazing . It’s kinda small but has a very nice vibe to it you can clearly see..."

Mohit Chhajed

"Small place. Otherwise the atmosphere would be perfect. The food was good. I definitely like to go back to try other menu..."

Liz Coyne

"One of my absolute favorite places in Boston. I usually get the Korean fried chicken (either spicy or not spicy, both are good), and some pork..."

Richard

"Nice little take out spot with some Korean & Mexican styled dishes. I enjoyed the bulgogi tacos had a good flavor to them, but I’d say I enjoyed..."

Manny M.

"Pretty good Korean fusion food for quick eats. Limited seating so I recommend getting Coreanos for takeout. One of my brother’s favorite places for..."

Emily Huang

"Favorite restaurant by far in this area of Allston! So, so consistently good (both delivery and dine in), but you definitely have to know what to..."

star star

"After seeing Mike Chen review this location I had to make a stop on while in MA. I called and ordered take out, very nice and friendly over the phone..."

Khamesh Prashad

"Came here with my friends to check out the hype on the coreanos bowl. They had limited seats available, so we decided to get a takeout instead. Had..."

Jea Kim

"This has been one of my favorite spots for a few years now. Coreanos is the epitome of comfort food - I’ve never had something here that wasn’t..."

Sajeda Ahmad

"I thought of trying this place out as the reviews are great and it’s safe to say I wasn’t disappointed at all. I absolutely loved the food and..."

Sanath B

"Food was fast an efficient, cute little place, my wife and I came here because it was highly recommended, everything was good, I wish I would've..."

saul orozco

"My husband, his cousin and I came here to Coreanos Allston it was our first, but the cousin has tried the food here in this establishment. Our..."

J C

"I love Coreanos to bits. Do I always get the same three things? Yes. Are they consistently delicious? Also yes! The kimchi fritas are simple but..."

Kelsey Chaplain

"We were visiting Boston for three nights and ate here two of them because the food was so good. Loved the Bibimbap (beef, spicy pork, and tofu!),..."

Stephanie Milford

"I ordered the Coreano Bowl, Chicken Poppers and Bulgogi Quesadilla. This is korean fusion food, the restaurant is very busy. The food came out very..."

Kirasumy

"The Kimchi fried rice is soooo good!!! It's a cute, small place where you can hear the sounds of the kitchen as you wait for your meal. Loved it...."

Deli W

Chilacates

85/100 (2136 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"As some other reviews have said, yeah this is definitely a take out spot. However, the quesadillas…? Absolutely amazing. I will definitely be back..."

Matt Chase

"Great food and super good staff. Explained everything I asked about and was very friendly. The Papas chorizo Burrito was..."

cory williamson

"Totally impressed! A friend had recommended this place. I went in late (just a few minutes before closing), but they were super accommodating. The..."

Victor Goodman

"A delicious Mexican bit! Not expensive (for Boston - 8 a big burrito, 11,49 three enchiladas), and a very friendly staff. Great options for..."

Nadja Mayumi

"Great little Mexican Restaurant, the place is small inside but the food is delicious. Check the menu for a variety of Mexican dishes, anything from..."

Ramon Roman

"Great food. Great location. Nice staff. Busy place. No parking which sucks. Place is bigger than the Amory street location. Centre street location..."

Michael Boyd

"Chilacates is fantastic! Great food and great service! This location, compared to the Amory Street location, does have a persistent odd smell in the..."

David Pakman

"My burrito was delicious, well rolled, well made. Deserves a 5 star rating despite a few setbacks. $17 is pretty pricey for a burrito with no sides,..."

Nicholas Kieler

"They had lots of options, quick service, online ordering available through one of those 3rd party sites, inside seating, it seemed that take out was..."

Meghan Slinskey

"Awesome experience true authentic street tacos full of flavor . Very friendly and knowledgeable service will be back for..."

nancy hernandez

"Great food at fair prices. The tacos were especially amazing. The elote was great as well. They give really great portions. Wash down your food with..."

Quan D.

"Just wow. When we decided to go here for brunch I was not expecting much, but upon entering I learned Chilicates had garnered some accolades. The..."

Alexander Taylor

"Some of the best Mexican food in the area. Simple, delicious flavors, and speedy service - hard to..."

Katherine Spurlock

"Fantastic preparation, presentation and service! The flavors were on point and served on authentic..."

CH3BZ

"Food and service were great! Everything was fresh and delicious. We are..."

Wineguy71

Bartaco

85/100 (1705 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place has made me rethink most places I have given 5 stars. It is in a category of its own. If I could give 5++ stars, I would. First off, the..."

Ogechi Singh

"Overall nice to place to grab some yummy tacos in the seaport. The tacos are a bit small keep in mind but overall very good. As an adult I would need..."

Paulina Guerero

"Bartaco: A Cozy Taco Haven Bartaco has been my go-to spot, whether I'm hanging out with coworkers or enjoying time with friends and family. It's got..."

Last Bite

"Great restaurant concept. Love the order from the table with QR Code set up, and food/ service was quick, fresh and tasty! Highly recommend the..."

Shannon Pearce

"Love the tacos and fresh-juice cocktails! My thoughts to a friend - "Hard to pick which one i like most, the glazed pork was pretty good. It reminds..."

kendrick kheav

"A well decorated taco spot that’s always packed during lunch and dinner even on weekdays. I like their digital ordering system, where each person..."

Marlon L

"Decent food at a good price and fun lively atmosphere. Servers working under high pressure, they need more help. Friday night was jammed. Decided on..."

Deborah Lynne

"The tacos were phenomenal and my tres leches cake jar was scrumptious. This place is a vibe. The food and ambience was on..."

Jou Jou D

"This place is a MUST ! It’s super cute, and the bartenders are just amazing, super helpful and friendly, we got out of there after a very nice meal..."

Wivine Blekic

"I was visiting for work on a Friday afternoon and a friend told us about this place and boy was he spot on. Best tacos ever! So many options and..."

D. Burns

"Excellent food and atmosphere for Boston indoor and outdoor dining. Food options cater to the adventurous and those with specific allergies. Staff..."

Mike Courchesne

"Bartaco is a fantastic dining experience. Among the array of delicious tacos, the pork belly stood out as our favorite, though the lobster taco was..."

Glued 916

"I went on a Friday to this place. The wait time was 1 hour. They do not accept reservations 🙄 I had to kill time so i decided to try their bar..."

Miteshri Prajapati

"Ordering and paying by phone was great!! Problem is, you don't know if an item is unavailable after you put your order in and paid. Tacos are..."

Ivan Ang

"Fantastic place to get tacos! There are no reservations but an online waitlist. Drinks are wicked and recommend the shrimp tacos. The duck birra was..."

Ryan Romeo

"I went during lunch with a co-worker and had a wonderful experience! We sat and ate at the bar. We were enthusiastically greeted and welcomed by..."

Calvin Cherry

"Great food and drink. Expect to wait, even if you add yourself to the waitlist ahead of time prior to arriving. Everything we had was tasty - loved..."

Emily Hamman

Boloco

Wheelchair Accessible

"Absolutely love everything about Boloco! The specialists are especially kind and take care of me every single time I place an order whether online or..."

K Nakeerah

"Always good food. The Elote Burrito with marinated chicken and farro is my 'go to' food choice. Speedy service and friendly..."

Christopher D

"Great place for lunch! Portion size/price was right on the mark. Pictured below is the Original Bowl size. The picture is a little deceiving to look..."

Hannah Grenier

"Best breakfast burritos. Great value, always..."

Ryan Potts

"The staff here is really welcoming. I enjoy how they offer so many different bowl options and don't just stick to Mexican flavors. Their carefully..."

Ndjidda Ouneiza

"The employees are friendly and work really hard to keep the line moving. I really enjoyed their 1997 prices regarding their Birthday promo at the end..."

Lee Bertram

"I have been having the burrito bowl here regularly. They have a nice addition - plant based chicken for protein option. Better than Chipotle any..."

rakesh dhawan

"First came upon this place 8 years ago working my first co-op on State Street. Food was amazing then, and amazing now! Only thing I wish they had..."

Sean Ramsure

"The staff is great! They have a new plant based chicken option that is amazing! As a meat eater trying to cut down on my meat consumption, this was a..."

Aakash Shah

"Every time I come here the food taste leaker (German for delicious). I get the Hibiscus drink with my drink and that’s because it’s so sweet and..."

Edwin Melenciano

"Staff here is very friendly. I like that they have so many options for bowls and that they don't limit themselves to strictly Mexican flavors. Their..."

Megan B

"Friendly service and the buffalo burrito is really good - I switch the celery out for lettuce. They’re also a part of the Food for All app where..."

Julie Doten

"Enjoyed my bowel. The food is very good and was made quickly. My coworker had a burrito and really liked it. I was able to modify my bowl to..."

Richard Cherry jr.

"The food here is always good and I like how they have breakfast too. Their buffalo chicken burrito or bowl is my favorite. It's my go to spot for a..."

Whitestar19

"Love this place for breakfast. There burritos are so good. Boylston Street makes the best out n of the 3 locations that I've tried in Boston. Lunch..."

Brandon Gagne

"Very easy to order, Great choices to order from. Using Level Up at Boloco is great because sometimes you don't have money and you want good,..."

Kadmiel Fenton II

"The food is YUMMY! Quick and friendly people at the..."

Mindy Michalak

"I love this location. The staff - all of them - are always smiling and friendly no matter how busy or how late! They make my day. Food is..."

Paula Lorusso

El Pelon Taqueria

85/100 (2152 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Keng Yi Yeo

"Pleasantly surprised by the quality and amount of food for relatively low price!!! Refreshing salsa with delicious homemade guac generously packed..."

J Cha

"The Interior is relatively small, with limited seating. Still very cute and great for a quick lunch. If you're looking for a delicious and..."

Maggie

"Amazing fish tacos with an interesting twist! Love the cucumbers and the sauce which has a little bit of spice. The staff were very friendly and the..."

Wil Michael

"Pretty good Mexican food. Tried it for the first time today and I have no complaints. They make your food very quickly it took about 5 minutes from..."

Josh G

"Came here before a Red Sox game. This place is authentic. I got one of each taco; a grilled chicken, grilled steak and braised pork. All came topped..."

Rob Morra

"Beautiful, well-prepared, and generous portions of great mexican food! I love tiny place, and can't wait to get back to the city so i can have..."

Makerborn

"Visited in October of 2017: I've been here twice now. They've got a good selection of typical tortilla-based foods, and so far I've had both the..."

Ben Perlmutter

"A cute Mexican outlet dishing out value for money burritos among others. I had the Calabacitas (veggie) burrito and I was full. It’s loaded. They..."

Kartik Bharadwaj

"Love this place. I’ve been coming here since I moved to Boston in 2018 and now that I live outside of the city, I still will make the trip to come..."

Diane P

"Comfortable outdoor seating. Good portions, the hot sauce is delicious and not just brimming with peppers. Everything was flavorful and worth it...."

Sovathya Sar

"This place has given Mexican food their own unique twist. The food is pretty good, and at reasonable prices. I had their enchiladas a favorite of..."

Luna Q

"Authentic tasting Mexican foods, maybe even too authentic. The tacos were falling apart as we ate them. Corn tortillas are the standard. The..."

Raghav Grover

"Second or third time here. Food has been excellent each time. Tacos are delicious and very filling for $3. Plantains are a must, and definitely try..."

John Flagg

"First time ordering from El Pelon. Ordered fish taco with spicy mayo. It was delicious and well presented and delivered within 30 minutes.My only..."

Phili Bonyo

"The Caramelos are bonkers, and loads of food for such a reasonable price...."

Valtyr Kjartansson

Burritos Pizzeria

"Delicious food. Very clean place. Great family run..."

Mike Warren

"I got some pizza while I was at a appointment by the time I recieved it 30 minutes went by. It was still real good..."

Jacob Haendel

"Best service and good servings..."

Diana Perez

"Best food..."

Brendaliz Rivera

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Lone Star Taco Bar

84/100 (1712 ratings)

"I could eat the Chili con Carne from Lone Star in Brighton with a side of their tortilla chips and wash it down with an Agua de Tamarindo cocktail..."

SoVery Tracey

"Nachos were amazing. Street corn is hands down best corn I’ve had at any restaurant. A must try! Saw it on TV. So glad we decided to try this..."

Steve Gallant

"Absolutely delicious. Highly recommend if you are in the Boston area. Either for a good quick lunch, date night or a group of friends before the..."

Scot Devin Overall

"Stopped by yesterday for some afternoon margaritas! Bartenders were great and entertaining - Always love coming to this..."

Alan Scott

"Great food atmosphere, just a cool authentic place ( yeah, I know) though food is..."

Cesar A. Bala

"I always brunch here, the best huevos rancheros and tostada in Boston! Don't miss..."

Diego Covarrubias

"Grilled avocado taco—I can’t tell you how good it is. Go-to for..."

Kristen Amanda

"5 stars on huevos rancheros, beef barbacoa tacos and..."

Jaz Nahir

"The street corn was amazing. Our waitress was super accommodating of our bachelor party..."

Justin Riley

"Best place to get tacos in the city. Michelada is what dreams are made..."

Barry Reynolds Jr.

"Special Tacos of the day, tequila, slushy drinks, great guacamole, chips and many other choices keep us coming back every week...the corn cakes are..."

Gail Rush

"Awesome food, Awesome Service. My first time today and certainly not my last. Street Corn is an experience everyone must have. Drinks were perfect...."

Dan Rezendes

"Best fish tacos in the word��. I'm super..."

Daysha Tenee Andrews-Delk

"Being from Texas I am hyper critical of tacos. These hit the mark for sure. I had the brisket taco and the spiced beef taco. Both were flavorful and..."

Sad Tomato

"As many of you know, it's no secret that we love brunching at Deep Ellum in Allston! Did you know they have a sister restaurant right next door..."

Chelsea Marrs

"This wasn't named best tacos in Boston for no reason! My favorite is the Beef Barbacoa which inspired me to make it on my blog :..."

Vanessa Robbins

"Super night out. Just tried this place. We selected it based on the existing reviews and the irresistable concept of tacos and drinks. Food was..."

Dan S.

"Lunch with coworkers Friday 3/2/12, I'm very picky. The good: House made tortillas! Thank you. Great tacos. You're probably safe with any. Great..."

Anthony Vello

"Really delicious! We ate so many tacos that it was an expensive night, more money than we thought we were going to spend, but good to try out the..."

DGrubs

"Speaking of hangovers -- Lone Star is the ideal brunch spot. This is coming from someone who generally has an intense dislike for “brunch.” Lone..."

Crystal

"So, dear friends, if you’re in the area, I urge you to seek out this little hidden gem in Allston. There’s no name on the outside, but it’s..."

Confessions Of A Chocoholic

"From the crew who runs Deep Ellum in Allston comes an adjoining taco bar that goes by the name of Lone Star, where the Texas inspired vibe is casual..."

Kristen Fenton

"Welcoming neighborhood taco bar. I had the fish taco and spicy beef taco with the Mexicano Margarita. The staff is fun and friendly but so are their..."

Nika Nunley

"The food was good. I got the rice and beans, 2 different fish tacos and a strong El Diablo margarita. Chips and salsa was ok. Nice service..."

Michael Olimene

"A gem in the neighborhood!!! The tacos are amazing, the torta is delicious, the corn super tasty and if you go for brunch the breakfast taco is..."

Catherine Vasquez

"The lone star taco bar is one of the few places with food available late into the night, and the food is..."

Federico Dagostin

"Food: Grilled street corn (Corn on the cob topped with cotija + garlic-lime aioli); Veracruz fish (Grilled spice-rubbed red perch, avocado crema,..."

Jewel Douglas

"Everything was tasty! Staff was quick and friendly. We had fish tacos, birria, beef tacos. Definitely get the street corn and guacamole to start. The..."

Alissa Orr

"Best tacos I have found outside of Mexico, bar none. This place is great. The Barbacoa was incredible, carnitas amazing, fish tacos were flawless,..."

colin bonfield

"First, I love Boston. This is my first time spending time in the Cambridge area and it was amazing. As a native Texan, of course I had to go to a..."

Charlie Boyd

"The food here was delicious, we tried quite a few different tacos, and the guacamole was very good. Drinks were kind of expensive for what you got..."

Samantha

"Best brunch if you're craving tacos and adult beverages. Delicious tacos and friendly service. But this is not a place to sit and relax for long..."

Grgrvs Yprvsk

"We love Lone Star Taco bar. It's our go-to Mexican restaurant. Tacos are great. Chili con Queso is a favorite. I'm also a huge fan on the Lucha..."

Vanessa Swett

"Wonderful service. Great food. The barbacoa taco was excellent as was the Ensalada Tropical. The Baja tacos were superb. With the mild acidity of the..."

Rohit Kilpadi

"Late night spot. Prices were very..."

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