Mexican cuisine: the best places to taste it in Boston

"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...."

Sandy Brioso

Sumit Bhatia

"Sopa de Mariscos. This had half a lobster, crabs, mussels, shrimps, potatoes, and a hearty broth. It was more than we expected. It will bring a..."

Lillian Castro

"Breakfast and Brunch Buffet. Full discloure here: I detest buffets, everything about them. I've been to the $65 per person luxury breakfast buffet at..."

Frederick

"We went there for dinner last week with a 4 year old. It was quiet when we went around 5:30pm but by the time we left at 7, the restaurant filled up...."

Aurelia Ripan

"We threw a party with around 60 people. La Hacienda catered the food and sent a bar tender to prepare cocktails. The food and the cocktails were..."

valentina bozzetti

"As one of the most popular Mexican restaurants in East Boston, La Hacienda was a fantastic place to enjoy authentic Latin American dishes. My friends..."

Jea Kim

"Wonderful time. Attentive staff. Margarita was very good. The food was great at a very reasonable price. I would definitely go..."

paula gaete

"I love this place, food is amazing and the service even better..."

ROSALIA LC

"Fantastic restaurant. They have the great aguas frescas drinks, and a great central and south American beer selection. The pupusas are fantastic,..."

David Pakman

"If you’re looking for authentic Mexican food and good drinks this is the place!! Great service and..."

Camila Montalvo

"27yrs professional chef here: I have had many menu items here and I always enjoy them. I had recommended this place to a friend several years back..."

fabio tomaz

Jennifer Liang

"La Hacienda is one of the first restaurants that I went to when I first arrive to the neighborhood, Aldo the owner made me feel like part of the..."

D&D Handyman

"Best Latin restaurant in east Boston for SURE!. Excellent service, the drinks are amazing. Highly recommended if you want to spend a great time and..."

Midori Villegas

"A quick bite to eat by myself at the bar. Service was fantastic and friendly. The food was great and priced reasonably. Seems like a great spot for..."

Amanda Moss

"This was a great place for an early Thursday night dinner. It wasn’t packed, the staff was super friendly and very knowledgeable of the menu. We..."

Manuela Posada

"Approaching this restaurant, on the sidewalk the smell was wonderful! We had beautifully presented drinks, fresh and flavorful appetizers and..."

Theresa Pearson

"Loved loved loved the margaritas ajd thr atmosphere, i was invited to dinner by a friend that lives in eastie and was amazed by this hidden gem. The..."

nidia salazar

"Delicioso!! Muy excelente!! So authentic and a wonderful place esp. the staff. That plate is the mighty Plato Montanero, a hearty and authentic..."

George Pinkney

Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar Back Bay

82/100 (4908 ratings)

"This place was off the hook. Super cool build-out, great food, great service (except at the back, left bar) and awesome overall vibe. Drinks were..."

Josh Macktaz

"I absolutely adore this place! Went for my 21st birthday and my 22nd birthday and will keep going back to celebrate my birthdays! The drinks are..."

Nicole Elizabeth Wasserboehr

"Amazing food and wonderful friendly staff. Highly recommend the Spicy cucumber margarita..."

Hayley Monfils

"Great ambience. Host accommodated us even when we didn’t have reservations. Our kids were loud and no one complained. Food was very good. I..."

Domingo Farias

"The best margaritas, the best food, and the friendliest staff! Not to mention the atmosphere caters to both intimate evenings or wild party nights..."

Joe Marmer

"Went this weekend with friends and had a blast! The margaritas were amazing... I’ll be craving the Broken heart for days to come. The pork was the..."

Lynessa Bernazzani Huntley

"This place is amazing. And the atmosphere is like no other. I highly recommended this place to..."

Damian Dixon

"Great experience fabulous food! Tuna tartare was incredible. Loved the cotton candy touch as well. Ambiance and waitstaff were perfect. Definitely..."

Eileen Sullivan

"Hands down great spot I had a blast amazing drinks and great food. Great spot to go out and have some fun I really loved my visit to Boston Go..."

Rafael Martinez

"WOW! Such a cool, quick, and beautiful dining experience. The food was awesome and came out super quickly. Our waitress told us that most of the food..."

Reagan Emmerling

"Came here for brunch, and enjoyed every dish! The Broken Eggs and Veggie Luncha were super delicious and flavorful. The Chips and Salsa was also..."

Alicia Ji

"This place is dope. From the entrance, into the main dining area is exotic. Great vibes, great food. Got the Lolita bowl with steak. Couldn’t be..."

Trevor Bondoc

"Absolutely loved this place! The vibe is so nice! You can go there for a vibrant pub scene or for a nice dinner scene! We went for dinner there and..."

Hadil Charafeddine

"Overall wonderful experience and highly recommend for any celebration. Visited in mid November 2023 for our anniversary. It did not disappoint. It..."

Maribel Rueda (MSRUEDA11)

"This is my second time dining for dinner at Lolita Back Bay, and my experience was even better this time around. I'm not going to list each dish we..."

Aaron G.

"Had dinner and the food (tapas style) was BOMB every single dish was amazing. We made a reservation and even though it was busy, the dishes were..."

Sophia Shi

"We happened upon this place looking for a place to eat outside because we had our dog with us. They were very accommodating and we were able to get..."

Jennifer

"One of the coolest restaurants I’ve ever been to! The attention to detail was impeccable and the food & drinks matched the atmosphere. The best..."

McKenna Martin

"This place has a unique dining experience from their decor to serving free cotton candy. Loved the ambiance and food was delicious. However, I felt..."

Mey

Maria's Taqueria

82/100 (1343 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I moved from New Mexico almost two years ago at this point and hadn't found a single Mexican restaurant that was good. These guys are AMAZING. This..."

Devon Tripp

"Pretty good, hits the spot. Got the carnitas bowl, and it was enough for two meals. The tables are kinda sticky, and there are no restrooms. ..."

KaLe E

"This place made my belly full and happy. As a tired weary tourist, it was calm, quiet indoor seating, delicious delicious Mexican food, I had the..."

Jillian Lynch

"I regularly come here and get three bean and rice tacos (vegetarian, even the beans). They're always great. The tacos are structurally sound, unlike..."

Max B

"My best friend and I ALWAYS go here when we’re super hungry and just trying to eat something good and fast. The quality of the food and amazing and..."

Syria Ricciu

"Had a fantastic experience at this place! The chipotle chicken taco was delightfully spicy, the carnitas were my absolute favorite - so flavorful,..."

Ángel Martínez

"Nice little quick taco bite place. Staff was super nice. Service was quick. Place was clean enough. No complaints really. Food was delicious, I had..."

Aaron Llena

"Great! Burritos were not enormous but definitely reasonable. Great for the price. Very flavorful, especially the carnitas. The quesadilla was..."

Ben Gorman

"Had a craving for some tacos a while. Definitely left satisfied. The place is not too inviting but don't let that put you off! (Next time I come for..."

Michael Urbich

"Wow! This place is amazing. I was staying nearby and thought the food sounded good so ran over to get some carry out. I kid you not, this is some of..."

Forest-Ghost

Qdoba Mexican Eats

"When there's some extra time while at work to get like a kind of full meal instead of another fast food location, QDOBA is the..."

Nelson V.

"Amazing food nice staff!! The food is definitely different than chipotle, their bowl is simply..."

chaitanya krishna

"I love this QDOBA! Their burritos are super tasty, much more flavor than their competition (you know who!). The staff here is always friendly and..."

Alex

"Queso is sooo gooood. Cleaner and better tasting than the Chipotle nearby. Love the new taco collection too...."

Parth Doshi

"Kind service and quality ingredients. Sometimes there is a line and the quality of my burrito/taco slips in the lunchtime chaos, but for the most..."

Sam Read

"Just as good as more pricey versions of the same kinds of food. Friendly and helpful staff, and we loved the customizable soda machine! I was happy..."

Shoshana Finkel

"Thank you for allowing mbta workers the use of your restroom. The only restaurant in the area that acknowledged that we are 1st responders as..."

Rachel Rodriguez

"Perfect place for healthy lunch! Download the app and you will get free rewards frequently. Can also skip the line by ordering online! Burrito bowl,..."

Hasini Weerathunge

"Excellent place for quality Mexican food. I often meet people here to talk. I had a cousin come into town and asked me to take him back here. Menu is..."

Connor Montes

"Nelson is the absolute best staff member there. I specifically traveled all the way from the Newton branch (after it closed) to be served by Nelson...."

Keemo Chi

"Let me tell y’all that I walked by 3 Mexican places and a Chipotle to get to this Q’doba. Worth👏 it 👏. Clean. Great tasting food. The man..."

Andy/Grace Cheshire

"Love Qdoba better than Chipotle food was always good!! And the staff was..."

Holly “Gtgal” Joseph

"To me it a way better option than chipotle in terms of way more options for your Money at Checkout. Guacamole and queso is Complimentary with your..."

Paul Rowe

"Always wicked good! I love Qdoba and go to different locations whenever I can. This one should be next door to my apartment, well, maybe not..."

David George Johnson

Tenoch Mexican

82/100 (1458 ratings)

"Chill little Mexican spot in the north end. The burritos were awesome, and the hot sauce was no joke. We also got chips and salsa, and a couple of..."

Phil J

"A hidden gem in the North End. It isn't fine dining. Self service with clean tables and a super clean bathroom including the fresh scent of..."

J. K.

"Best taquitos i had in my life, like when your mom makes you food for the first time after a year overseas. I mean what else can you expect of a..."

Melisa

"We were visiting Boston and had passed many expensive Italian pasta restaurants. We just wanted a good, easy lunch for 3 adults and 3 kids. I..."

Lisa Stoker

"I can't believe it took me this long to have a Torta. This one got me addicted with crispy fish, thick bread and the perfect mix of toppings. The..."

Mike Tarpey

"I cannot say enough good things about this place. We went here after a long day at the Boston science museum, and it was a perfect way to end our..."

Faith

"Service was good, place is well kept and clean. I had a burrito which was good but can't give a 5 as I have had some in other venues that I like a..."

Taras Zommers

"Go for: Probably the best tacos in Boston, no joke. Avoid if: You don't eat meat. Something surprising: Rarely does a restaurant execute so many..."

Seth Matakis

"The food was good, but nothing out of the ordinary. The entrees were reasonably priced but any extras were quite..."

Jonathan Mast

"I think this might have been the best Mexican food I ever had! The food is so flavorful and rich, portions are perfect, and the prices are excellent...."

Melissa Marusak

Villa Mexico Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Breakfast

Cheap Eats

"Got introduced to this place a month ago. I cannot say enough about how delicious the burritos are. They are so flavorful and wonderful. Of course..."

Stephen Edward Laskowski

"Withouth question the best burrito in the city. My go to is a beef burrito, extra spicy with guac. Not only is the food without rival, but Julie is..."

Ryan Naismith

"Wow, authentic flavors, great service and reasonably priced . If your in the neighborhood stop by and treat yourself to a wonderful..."

James Brannen

"Great food and excellent customer service!! Best burritos in..."

Kathleen Crawford Childs

"Delicious! The Friday specials are always..."

Nick Almy

"The best burritos in Boston - period - there's really no contest. The people here are extraordinary - it takes a little waiting for the burritos to..."

Rajen Subramanian Athreya

"Beautiful décor and delicious food! I went today for opening day and got a chicken quesadilla, which came with rice and black beans...all delicious...."

Mary McConnell

"Julie makes the best burrito's in Boston! I can't wait to try the new..."

Grace Sanchez

"Best Mexican food in Boston, so happy to have them as part of our..."

Zaid Ashai

"I've been eating Villa Mexico burritos for about 15 years since I met Julie King and have not eaten a better burrito anywhere not even in..."

Ozzy Simoes

"Stopped in for a lunch after a morning of walking around Boston all day. All of the corporate lunchers were permeating the streets during their..."

Corinne Robitaille

"One of the best burritos in Boston! We review hundreds of breakfast burritos and Villa Mexico Cafe gets it right! Great ingredients, well..."

The Breakfast Burrito Club

"Mole burrito was excellent. A bit messy if you're an amateur burrito eater such as myself, but nothing a fork didn't fix. I asked for "spicy" and it..."

Ian Cooper

"Take out counter with a few seats to dine In if you like. Best burrito I've had in Boston. Friendly service. You can see where they make the food and..."

Christopher Johns

"Best burrito in Boston, for real. I frequented this place as it is right next to my work. You could get a burrito with all the fixings for 15 and..."

Joseph Bonomi

"Best authentic Mexican food, anywhere! I love the burritos and salsa. Can’t wait for my next visit when I’m in Boston..."

Ozzy Simoes

"Fantastic burritos - the spicy mole burrito is the best burrito in Boston. Mama king is also the best!! The only reason I’ll put up with the return..."

Ryder Nelson

"Great food only thing is mild , spicy option is not needed better off ordering no sauce on the burrito, I love how they made the perfect toasted..."

Arias Salayi

"On May 4th, in the spirit of Cinco de Mayo, two friends and I went to Villa Mexico for lunch. It was my first time there. It was *awesome*. The..."

Art Beecher

"If you want traditional Mexican food that will never disappoint get yo butt down here before 4pm or use whatever delivery service you can. It..."

Chris Rogers

"Delicious food! I had the burrito it is massive and very delicious and fresh! The staff is always very nice and make everything very quick! I would..."

Nick F

"Best burrito in Boston and beyond, better even than any burrito I had in SoCal. Don't let the small store front fool you, you MUST eat..."

Bill Hall

"Authentic, delicious, and filling. This is a great spot for a quick bite. The burrito is..."

Alexander Kirchberg

"Authentic, and hits the spot whenever I crave food from my sojourn in Mexico. Corn tortillas, mole, napal, hibiscus water...all signs of the real..."

Rose Zu

"Mole burrito??? Out of control. Certainly the best mexican place I've found in this..."

Isaac Balinski

Masa

81/100 (3782 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Non-smoking restaurants

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"From the moment our family went through your doors, we were greeted by your wonderful staff. This was for Eastor brunch, so it was very very busy,..."

Karen Cole

"Had brunch here for the first time and tried the Santa Fe Style Eggs Benedict,it was delicious!Service was good,definitely recommend getting a..."

Jolanda Marie Crowder

"The Habanero Watermelon Margarita is to die for! The Crispy Texas Toast was just ridiculously decadent! Most importantly, the staff did an amazing..."

Michelle Rediker

"A perfect day made so much better by Cathryn,(may have botched the spelling), Chris, amazingly good drinks and food and a great atmosphere!!!! My..."

Blake Keefe

"Food was great. Super swanky and trendy. The appetizer sampler was perfect for 2 to share and get a taste of everything. Our server was very..."

Chelsea Bui

"The services are amazing! Very polite and attentive to your needs. The food is amazing and right on point. Love it! I recommend you come by Masa and..."

Veronica Rivera Nieves

"Great atmosphere for Brunch. We were seated promptly, drinks and food were good, and service was fantastic! Will..."

Ruth Malkin

"The brunch was delicious and the atmosphere was great! I felt like i was back in Mexico (minus the warm weather) I can't wait to go again and try it..."

Danielle Damiani

"Wonderful food with a southwestern flavor. I'd go back..."

Mel Ahearn

"My daughter planned this for us after reading an article of places to eat while in Boston. We have never had such great food! It was all delicious!..."

Maria Garcia

"Great food, drinks and bar staff. We will visit Masa..."

Patricia Berthiaume

"Great Food! Great Staff. Very nice atmosphere..."

Brian Davis

"I went during the in between period (lunch and dinner) so the menu was limited. The food was so tasty and beautifully presented! I can't wait to..."

Diane Rodrigues

"The drinks were on the expensive side. I ordered the Lobster Benedict special and give it 4 stars. The eggs were cooked perfectly and blended well..."

John Hofheins

"I love their brunch menu. It was reasonably priced. Dinner is also great but my salad had a random pepper flakes that caused my date to choke...."

Wendy Huang

"It was a nice place to have drinks and dinner with friends. The bartender was very friendly and drinks were good. The food was very delicious. The..."

Wassim Ayass

"What a fantastic place for breakfast! We were a party of 4 adults and 4 kids looking for a place to eat breakfast on Sunday morning. It was about a..."

Jaz Matharu

"Came for the brunch, stayed for the tequila! Definitely recommend the pomegranate tequila sunrise and the scrambled eggs! The tequila/mezcal menu is..."

T'Hani McBride

"Got brunch today (the breakfast burrito with granola, didn't take a picture of the granola). Overall very good and tasty as usual, my one thing is..."

Alice Ding

"Their brunch menu was off the hook. A little small but incredibly..."

connor gallic

"Love my Spicy Habanero Margarita. Great place to meet up, have a Banderita and make new..."

Gabriela Mendoza

"Steve and Matt blew us away with their intimate knowledge of the various Mezcals and Tequilas they specialize in. If you want the finest Agave..."

Bob Das

"We love Masa and the weekend.brunch there. The fiesta brunch is not as nice as it used to be but still a good option. Friendly service and family..."

Cecile Braun-Jones

"Food was delicious and plentiful! Price was great, and you can get bottles of champagne with juices (orange, hibiscus, grapefruit) to make your own..."

Mandy Liao

"Masa has gone downhill since we last went in the spring. The tapas sampler went from $10 to $20 and were tasty, if a touch greasy. The "famous"..."

Jerry Natowitz

"I have been here for both brunch and dinner. I personally enjoyed their dinner better, it was tapas style and had very interesting and delicious..."

Elizabeth W.

"Great staff, the bartended was super knowledgable and friendly. The food wasn't anything extraordinary, but good enough. More of a place to grab..."

Anastasia Yefremova

"So, this is a place known for their selection of tequila. But the reason I keep coming back is the food. The beet salad appetizer is the best beet..."

Steve Christiansen

Burritos Pizzeria

81/100 (1339 ratings)

"Amazing food and speedy service. The prices are awesome and the quality is fantastic. This will be a regular spot for me moving forward. The carnitas..."

LMelgar

"First time here. I ordered a buffalo chicken pizza for pick up. When I went to pick it up, I spotted the BBQ ribs in the warmer, and I grabbed a few..."

James Meredith

"They have so many options. Good portions. Great food. I go here for power up meals after a long day in construction. Chicken shrimp kebob with..."

Devin Perry

"All the food has consistently been great. Good prices. Delivery guys are always nice even though my dogs are A-holes...."

a girl has no name

"i love this place! my go to every time for tacos or pasta , the staff there work extremely hard! it’s stressful to find a good place to eat..."

Sasha Fierce

"The portions are great and the food is excellent. Pizza & burritos there is highly recommended 👌🏼 Employee at the front house is very friendly..."

Rosi D

"These are my guys. Been eating from them since they was running Rizzo’s in JP selling slices for 75 cents… Food was bomb then and bomb..."

DJ Norman Batez

"There is not anything I have tasted here that I disliked. Food is always good and fair prices. The pizza is..."

cranky bear123

"These guys work hard they food is good the place seems small but for 16 years I had only 1 bad experience this past spring. Other than that they are..."

Silent Steph

"First time there, had the steak torta. It was pretty good. A must try, super delish! Need to get it with all plus hot..."

E P.

"Best burrito I've ever had..."

Gary Cassidy

"Chicken alfredo well done Broccoli Little spicy in the chicken (@ my request) Mozarella on top Blackened chicken alredo^^^🔥🔥🔥🔥 Ur..."

devin perry

"Had a med(more like a large) steak n cheese sub. the bread was soft and packed with meat..."

Nicole

Habanero Mexican Grill

81/100 (4932 ratings)

"Lovely and tasty food. We got the fajitas and burrito bowl. Both were so tasty and had lot of flavor. The quantity of the food was good and the price..."

Rajesh Prabhu

"These steak tacos changed my life. I’m not joking when I say these are the best tacos I’ve ever had and every other taco I’ve had since just..."

McKenna Martin

"My go-to lunch spot. Good prices, consistent quality, nice people, and atmosphere. Recommend if you’re looking for a quick..."

Sam Vachon

"One of the best burritos I've had in the Boston area! Great value for money - when you order a burrito, it comes with a side of chips and salsa. The..."

Nikki Vijaybhaskar

"Thoroughly satisfactory experience. I ordered 4 Beef Tongue tacos, (with cheese and sour cream) The meat seemed to be prepared earlier in the day but..."

Gioele Engelhart

"The food is so goooood! I went for breakfast but ended up having enchiladas at 9..."

Dina Cooper

"2/2/22 Delicious god damn tacos!!! There is no waiting. Have I mentioned their amazing home-made flan!!! 5/7/22 Came back for more tacos and a plan...."

Simon Huynh

"Been going here on and off for years. The tacos and burritos are the best, but they have good plates too. I’d say probably the best burritos and..."

Arnaud Harmange

"I love that they have beef tongue. Got the taco platter combo and was very satisfied. The pupusas are also excellent. Their chips are very tasty. I..."

Jasmine Feng

"Great food made with amazingly fresh ingredients. The food items are a set price regardless of what you order, vegetarian taco costs the same as a..."

Amanda Cheng

"A wonderful place with great people. I used to go more often but the economy has turned it into more of a 'special treat' now. Was in the other day..."

Carol Jude

"tasty with decent price. Burrito was juicy and..."

Annop Lins

"The best Mexican food I've tasted so far. The Quesadilla is perfect..."

Prudhvi Raju

"We tried this place our and the experience was amazing. Order was ready in 15 minutes, portions are fantastic and large, and the price is cheaper..."

Arthur Jackson

"The food was excellent and Solanyy's service was..."

Luz Laguna

"In town for a show at the music hall and stopped in quick for a bite. Ordered a steak burrito and it DID NOT disappoint! Loaded up and great flavor...."

Matt W

Chilacates

Casa Verde

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Our first time experiencing Jamaica Plain and what fun it is. An eclectic, diverse neighborhhood houses this gem of a eatery. Of course we started..."

Joan Fontanella Fidler

"From the second we walked in to the time we left the staff was very accommodating and made sure we were taken care of. The drinks were excellent and..."

Ryan Killeen

"loved that they were playing Cleopatra on the bar teevee, but even more importantly, music-wise mixing some Daptone artists (Charles Bradley, Sharon..."

Melissa Jean

"nachos were fantastic Nachos al pastor (amazing grilled lamb shawarma spit-grilled meat brought by the Lebanese immigrants to Mexico.) with queso,..."

Kimi Coco Puf

"Loved it!!!! Service, food & drinks are spot on! Wonderful flavors, great portions, our go to place from now..."

Gabby Hernandez

"The food, the people, the service all 5 Stars! Made with love for sure!..."

Miranda Newberry Dolan

"Great food, service, and drinks! I highly recommend to anyone who is from JP or visiting..."

Heidi Schork

"We sat at the bar for drinks and the staff was awesome. Thanks Ivan. So we're the cocktails. we tried several and none were disappointing. So good..."

Craig Spisak

"We were craving for this wonderful jumbo sized nachos. We got the three cheese nachos and the toppings were so great. The chips and the pack was good..."

Rajesh Prabhu

"I was so happy and impressed here. The food was absolutely fantastic, super tasty and the pricing actually very reasonable. The next morning I woke..."

Jeffrey Brown

"Casa Verde Taqueria in the Boston neighborhood of Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts has a large outdoors seating area in the back of the restaurant next..."

Kelly Cambridgeport

"We have dined inside, on the patio and done takeout, here because the tacos are amazing and there are multiple thoughtful vegetarian options! We do..."

Cara Beaudette

"Nice experience. Highly recommend. Flavor of the taco were good. Drins were good, different way of making a michelada but it was tasty and really..."

Edgar Escalante

"Ate here with my cousin yesterday and had 3 tacos. They were AMAZING. The tortillas were freshly made, and the tacos were mouth-wateringly good. I..."

Hannah Barrett

"Very good option for a sit down Mexican place in JP. The food at Chilacates is better but they don't have the sit down experience. The black bean..."

David Pakman

"Stopped in for a fast lunxh. Friendly fast and very much a hidden gem. Food was good but I really wanted nachos and their kitchen had some issues so..."

Mary lee “WFMRS” Valenti

"This place does everything so well. Delicious margaritas and great beer selection. Can't say enough good things about the food. Lastly, every..."

Mark B

"The best are the the barbacoa and carnitas. Pesscado and chorizo are good too. Disappointed by the caoliflower taco. Nice outdoor..."

Ale

"Good place to go! We went there on Saturday afternoon. You can seat inside or outside, they offer you nachos and you have to choose the souce that..."

rafael paes

"Great local restaurant with excellent customer service - I've tried 3-4 of their cocktails and was happy with all of them. The dark paradise is one..."

Jay Suave

Qdoba Mexican Grill

81/100 (1017 ratings)

"Really like this Qdoba because it’s big inside with lots of seating, including many comfortable booths. All that is pretty rare for Boston,..."

Brad Loncar

"You are better off waiting in line to order your food. I ordered ahead once and had to wait very long before I got my food. When I finally got it, it..."

angel mcgilveary

"One of my ultimate restaurants to eat in the area!! This is next level when it comes to Mexican food. They have great customer service and the food..."

Vinicius Lamego

"Qdoba is one of those casual Mexican food outlets that will fill you up for what your money is worth. They make some good burritos and also offer..."

Kartik Bharadwaj

"The restaurant large, bright, and clean. Very good first impression. Ordered a bowl with their most recent brisket birria. Brisket birria is..."

Gu Lin

"It's mexican fast food, but when their credit card machines went down they offered to give me my dinner for free. I was floored. The machines..."

Donovan Jermyn

"Nice Mexican food place. The food is value for money. I like the ambience a..."

Neel Bhave

"This is my first time eating at one of these places and the food was awesome I loved everything about this place friendly servers beautiful place..."

Ritchie Vernon

"Speaking in Spanish will definitely get u slightly more food. This is hands down better than..."

Michael Tinjaca-Cepeda

"Good experience! Service was nice, and the store manager, Martha, remarkably stood out as she wanted to make sure that we were satisfied. Before..."

M Andrade

"Qdoba always taste better than Chipotle and they don't charge for..."

Siva Ssk

"3 Cheese Nachos here are fuller in taste with variety of options compared to Whiskey's..."

Hiral Rana

"The food was really good, properly made and portions good. The service was very good too. I would recommend this..."

Scott Bird

"Never been to a Qdoba before, and I must say I was impressed! Specifically I had a burrito bowl with the impossible meat and it was delicious! Not as..."

Alyssa Lowder

"Good service, similar to Chipolte and Boloco. Food was very good and would stop in again. Plenty of..."

Al L.

"absolutely delicious burrito bowls! everything is real and inexpensive. even better than..."

Olusia Zu

La Catrina Fonda Mexicana

"I am from deep in the heart of Texas and have eaten Mexican food my whole life. Taco Tuesday is what is up. The vibe makes me feel at home. Go..."

Genova Vader

"Came in for lunch, and was immediately impressed by the feel of the place. Rustic paintings adorn the wall, and give the place a really authentic..."

Askia Mapp

"Great service, delicious food, LOVE Taco Tuesdays! 10/10 would..."

Bailey Tamayo

"I love La Catrina! This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in the city for two reasons: the amount of amazing vegan options and their efforts toward..."

Helen Lindsay

"La Catrina is one of the BEST places in Brighton. The best staff and their empanadas and churros are to die for. Right now they have outdoor dining,..."

Katelyn G

"Inexpensive small Mexican sit down shop Very similar to El Centro (same owner), but smaller and somewhat less expensive. This is a very small..."

Adam Solomon

"This place is wonderful! So fresh, healthy, delicious, and flavorful! We live out of state, otherwise we would become regular customers. La Catrina..."

Allison Rogers

"Amazing tacos! The best I've ever had in the Boston area. I always order tacos al Pastor everywhere I go and these are the best! I've also tried..."

ERC

"SHUT. THE. FRONT. DOOR. This place is AMAZING! I'm so surprised more people arent coming here. Service was charismatic and the food was fantastic at..."

Emily Bogert

"We LOVE La Catrinas! Nice and spread out so we felt comfortable eating in. Some of the best tacos and empanadas around (still going back to try more..."

Claire Maederer

"A bit out of the way for some, but definitely worth going to. Out of the restaurants on this strip of Comm. Ave., I’d say that this is my favorite..."

Enrico E. Manalo

"Food quality 5/5! Wish we ordered more!!! Just the guac was forgotten and we wish received utensils and napkins. Easy online order with texting..."

Sarah

"Delicious Well served Lovely staff Cool place + decor And..."

Vau Hackmann

"The food was provided in good quantity for the price paid and the taste was..."

Chinmayee Prabhu Dessai

"So glad I live near this place. The food is authentic a la Mexico City cuisine, and delicious. Yummy margaritas and a funky dia de los muertos mural...."

Claire Kinder

"Great drinks and food - I really liked my Jamaican Mojito and Vintage Quesadilla with..."

Catherine Chan-Bhanushali

"This place has delicious food! I loved the enchiladas Rojas. I also have a lot of vegan friends and they have so many great vegan options! Also the..."

Mackenzie Elvin

Qdoba Mexican Eats

81/100 (1530 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Really like this Qdoba because it’s big inside with lots of seating, including many comfortable booths. All that is pretty rare for Boston,..."

Brad Loncar

"You are better off waiting in line to order your food. I ordered ahead once and had to wait very long before I got my food. When I finally got it, it..."

angel mcgilveary

"One of my ultimate restaurants to eat in the area!! This is next level when it comes to Mexican food. They have great customer service and the food..."

Vinicius Lamego

"Qdoba is one of those casual Mexican food outlets that will fill you up for what your money is worth. They make some good burritos and also offer..."

Kartik Bharadwaj

"The restaurant large, bright, and clean. Very good first impression. Ordered a bowl with their most recent brisket birria. Brisket birria is..."

Gu Lin

"It's mexican fast food, but when their credit card machines went down they offered to give me my dinner for free. I was floored. The machines..."

Donovan Jermyn

"Nice Mexican food place. The food is value for money. I like the ambience a..."

Neel Bhave

"This is my first time eating at one of these places and the food was awesome I loved everything about this place friendly servers beautiful place..."

Ritchie Vernon

"Speaking in Spanish will definitely get u slightly more food. This is hands down better than..."

Michael Tinjaca-Cepeda

"Good experience! Service was nice, and the store manager, Martha, remarkably stood out as she wanted to make sure that we were satisfied. Before..."

M Andrade

"Qdoba always taste better than Chipotle and they don't charge for..."

Siva Ssk

"3 Cheese Nachos here are fuller in taste with variety of options compared to Whiskey's..."

Hiral Rana

"The food was really good, properly made and portions good. The service was very good too. I would recommend this..."

Scott Bird

"Never been to a Qdoba before, and I must say I was impressed! Specifically I had a burrito bowl with the impossible meat and it was delicious! Not as..."

Alyssa Lowder

"Good service, similar to Chipolte and Boloco. Food was very good and would stop in again. Plenty of..."

Al L.

"absolutely delicious burrito bowls! everything is real and inexpensive. even better than..."

Olusia Zu

Burritos Pizzeria

81/100 (3025 ratings)

"Chicken Quesadilla without lettuce and Thank Me Later. Good quality Food, well served, well cooked. Kind of Vintage inside..."

Engell M. Sosa Dobles

"Good prices, cheaper than most places you go to, calm atmosphere, had the soccer game on, just a nice little neighborhood food spot. Gives a nice..."

Syl

"Great food. I mean it's Mexican and Italian food that is made fast and cheap, what more could you ask for. The service is good as well. The..."

Dave

"I just started working in the area and discovered this place roughly 3 weeks ago from today being Sept23rd. 2022 So far I've eaten here on work..."

JMM Mays

"2 slices and a coke for less than I dollars is great. And being asked how the food was surprised me. They truly appreciate their..."

Frederick Bernard Stewart

"This place is one of the last true hole in the walls. The food is amazing nothing fancy just amazing food at a good..."

dan caputo

"Great attitude and service, the sub was..."

ysidro fernandez

"Best restaurant for Mexican food. I have been ordering food from here since past 2 years and they have never disappointed. The food quality is great..."

mustafees khan

"The home cooked food was awesome. The place is very convenient, the prices of food selection are fair and the setting is nice. I'll dinning there..."

Spencer Summers

"They have great prices for the portion of food you get. It will bot break the bank. I've tried the spanish food selection offered here and its been..."

Justin Santos

"This place is super rocking like big sandwiches and subs great fresh ingredients and man so yummy me n hubby put my mom on to this place now it's her..."

Quan'Quest Dellarosijah

"We got delivery from here via foodler. Came pretty quickly. We each got a small pizza which was more than enough, but not enough for 2 meals. Just..."

Alex Mottern

"Large selection, including cheeseburgers, sandwiches and dinners. Very authentic as far as I can tell. I got the chicken enchilada and it came with..."

Alex Helderman

"They got better burrito thanks chipotle amazing service good prices..."

Turbo The Delinquent

Temazcal

81/100 (2475 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

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"I was visiting Boston and this restaurant was highly recommended. I wasn't disappointed! Amazing selection of tequila with great chips and salsa. Our..."

Anand Rangarathnam

"Chips and salsa were good, red salsa is slightly spicy and the green is sweeter. Bean dip could have used a little more flavor. We ordered the queso..."

Bello Solano

"Great location in the seaport with scenic views of the harbor. Fish and short rib tacos were very..."

Derek Cianci

"Right on the water next to the Leaders bank Pavillion. We listened to Taking back Sunday perform live while eating amazing food. The online menu did..."

Sarah Vee

"The place is nice, we ordered fried calamari for appetizer and it took very long to come out, it was flavorful but it was not really hot, the food..."

Cinderella

"The highlight of the dining experience at Temazcal is undoubtedly the impressive tequila selection. From blanco to añejo, the menu offers a wide..."

Soumya Thomas

"This is definitely one of the better places to dine at within the Seaport area of South Boston. Went on a Saturday and the place was pretty packed...."

Ram Jeswani

"Solid Mexican meal in walking distance from convention center hotels. Nice Mezcal selection they made a couple of top end margaritas with. Had the..."

craig morris

"I’ve been twice for birthday dinners and both times it was excellent. The fish tacos were really great and hot. Rice and beans as a side are super..."

Lucas Poyser

"Temazcal is one of the go to place for some tequila, chips and salsa. Built on Boston harbor, it offers view of waterfront. The interiors are..."

Sanjana Shetty

"Sat outdoors on the deck, beautiful views. Wasn't rushed at all during a busy Memorial Day weekend. Tasty food, good drinks and a flight to..."

Alicia Kearney (A.K.Explorah)

"This is definitely the nicest location I’ve been. Love the water front views here. The chips and salsa are always top notch. Ordered the chicken..."

Maggie Sawyer

"Great food and a stunning view! Portions are large and it’s authentically Mexican and delicious! Got the short rib quesadillas and chicken tacos as..."

Jean M.

"Loved the whole experience from the foid to the location and our service. Perfect little spot right on the water. Our server was the 1st server that..."

Kaidian Gilbert

"Good food, good drinks, good atmosphere, i have gone like 3 or 4 times, good place..."

El Pana

"Just finished dinner here with my wife and kids. The shrimp fajitas and nachos were great, cocktails were tasty and interesting, and the service was..."

Dan Michnicki

"I came here for drinks after eating dinner next door and loved my time here. The bartender was very friendly and selected a cocktail that he thought..."

Dena H.

"Beautiful restaurant, nice interior design and atmosphere. Good food, good service. The prices are relatively high and parking in the area is..."

Doron Bracha

Los Amigos

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nice taqueria, good place to grab a fresh and tasty burrito. Not 5 stars because there's no chairs and no restrooms, yet the prices are just as high..."

Doron Bracha

"Great spot for a quick bite. Never fails to produce a tasty burrito with great additions. I love getting a jumbo spicy steak with the cilantro lime..."

Steven Avras

"Delicious and affordable. You can't really go wrong with that combo. Had a spicy chicken burrito with rice, beans, cheese, guac, sour cream, their..."

April Elizabeth

"My family and I are here almost weekly. The food is always top notch and never disappoints. Definitely the best burritos around. I couldn't recommend..."

Emily L

"I come here multiple times a week it’s that good. The guac, chicken, chipotle crema, and mango salsa are amazing. Best of the best in the area try..."

Alana

"Best burrito I’ve ever had, very authentic , flavorful!!! Great Job Guys you are the..."

Nataniel Ustayev

"Great takeout spot with consistently good quality. Love the al pastor..."

Alexander Melanson

"Got spot. I usually get a loaded jumbo burrito. My son likes a regular with just cheese, grilled chicken and lettuce. The guy making it always says,..."

Ed Differ

"Classic, fresh Tex-Mex with a slight Central American spin, I think (but a, not expert). I’ve missed this kind of reliably tasty, always fresh..."

Sarah Dylan Breuer

"Los Amigos makes the best burrito that you will find in the area. Their spicy steak is consistently delicious and their corn salsa is always fresh...."

Corey Snow

"Super delicious tacos! Really humble people. Gotta taste their..."

Luis Rodriguez

"One of my favorite take out spots. I always order ahead online and it never takes longer than 15 minutes . The pork burrito and spicy steak bowl are..."

Michelle Worster

"The burrito, per usual, tasted amazing, I got the spicy pork. My only complaint is that the person who wrapped my burrito, didn't wrap it well at..."

Chet “Chex-Mix341” Lazare

Casa Romero

80/100 (3260 ratings)

"Been here a few times and most recently sometime last week. The menu has gotten expensive while portion sizes haven’t expanded. Wasn’t sure if..."

Kartik Bharadwaj

"First time here for dinner with my cousins and absolutely LOVED it!!! The food is soooo good and flavorful and our server was super friendly and..."

Jessica Phan

"Great Mexican food! As someone originally from Texas, I greatly enjoyed the interior design, food, and drinks. Our food was delicious and the baked..."

Jeremy Yowell

"This place was a little.hole in the wall but it was the best thing we stumbled on while out in Boston looking for some good food. Best guacamole I..."

Kay Cecc

"4.5 stars. A hidden Mexican gem in the city of Boston. Located down public ally 431, it’s easy to miss. Walk in and down the stairs right to bar...."

Patrick McKenna

"Casa Romero is still a hidden gem in the back bay of Boston. We've dined here for 30+ years and the vibe is still amazing for friends get together..."

Mark G.

"Great hidden Mexican restaurant it's been there for years and is one of Boston best kept secret tucked away in an alley off of Gloucester the food is..."

Spartan Warrior!!

"Food was good but not great. The mole does not taste like real mole, a bit weak. Adjust expectations. Service wasn’t great, they charged our check..."

Blanca MK

"True traditional Mexican food like we have out West. Great vibe and aesthetic! Excellent enchilada..."

Kelly Stevens-Meister

"Read reviews about lack of service and I have to disagree. First off the address given will have you think your at the wrong location.... just turn..."

Laura Maxi

"cute hidden gem in boston found casa by searching business visit many times never found this place in alley and overall good bartender forgot..."

Tony Tran

"Don't get fooled by the shoddy backstreet entrance! The mattress lieing in the street looked as appalling as can be - at least there was no stinking..."

K. Urs Grütter

"We love Casa Romero! They make excellent margaritas and the salsa is the best in town. The enchiladas are our go to and are all delicious. You can..."

Emma Valentine

"Really good Mexican food and drinks! Drinks a little expensive though so..."

Alexa Back

"Cute and cozy, entrance in the alleyway. Fun decor, very loud. Food was alright. We got chips/salsa/guacamole to start, and I was surprised that..."

Lisa Lee

"Overall, 4.5 rating. Good place for date night or get-together with friends/family. Pros: - Ambiance is really good - Vegetarian options available -..."

Shubham Garg

Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar Fort Point

80/100 (4468 ratings)

"The place is fantastic for celebratory dinner or brunch. The music and vibe is on point. It's a fantastic blend of Mexican and modern cuisines. The..."

Kevin Patel

"The atmosphere is great, ordered 4 dishes about $124 including 20% tips. It’s not easy to find parking outside of this restaurant. You might be..."

Rebecca Chen

"Beautiful location to have brunch, but the food was just ok. It seemed like a lot of their dishes just involved putting a lot of Mexican ingredients..."

Nancy

"Always a good time at Lolita’s. Their cocktails have been on point most of the times but this time round I found the house margarita not quite up..."

Kartik Bharadwaj

"This was such an experience from the moment we walked down the stairs to the moment we left. Sitting right on the water getting patio seating is..."

Steph Anie

"Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar is a fantastic blend of modern style and Mexican tradition. I visited their bar for appetizers and a margarita, and it..."

Shante Andres

"Chicken quesadillas as appetizers were so good, heavily loaded with chicken, highly recommend. The grilled street corn had a little too much mayo and..."

Emily Huang

"Pretty fun place to be! Cocktails and food is good. Just have to come with a valid ID that shows your birthdate (for locals) and a passport for..."

Celine Ann Trinidad

"Pricey? A little. Worth it though. You get a thing of shaved ice grapefruit. The food was brought out quickly. Food was delicious. Then when we..."

Melissa Flynn

"Lolita Fort Point, a sparkling gem nestled at 253 Summer Street, serves a compelling blend of fusion Mexican cuisine in a picturesque location by the..."

Kenneth

"Go for: The ambience transports you into another world for a few hours. And no doubt you'll supply them with free advertising by tagging your..."

Seth Matakis

"We had an excellent time! It was our first visit and we didn't know what to expect. The atmosphere was terrific. The service was great. And the..."

Katherine N

"Outdoor seating overlooks the canal. Indoor dining offers a sultry atmosphere. We had the trio but our favorite was the lobster guacamole. They can..."

Nika Nunley

"Lolita offers a truly unforgettable dining experience. The fusion of traditional flavors with modern twists creates dishes bursting with creativity..."

Yi G

"The food was outstanding and affordable. Street tacos were great...but the cornbread was crazy memorable. We also got to sample burger sliders...so..."

Robin Nickerson

"Food was fresh and very flavourful, portions are kinda small, especially the tacos and they are not cheap either, The place was fully booked on a..."

Zaid Ayyash

"Went with a group here and absolutely loved it! The atmosphere was perfect and seemed to change for whatever occasion such as business lunch,..."

Dan Diaz

"Great experience! Fun drinks, yummy appetizers food (entrée portions smallish, which is was just fine), nice service. Recommend, even if just for..."

Jill Orofino

Boloco

80/100 (1043 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I honestly love this place so much. The staff there are some of the nicest people on the planet. The food is pretty great as well for the price! They..."

OngakuVA

"Beautiful spot for a healthy meal. They also had kiddie meals which was a bonus for us. The nutella shake is to die for. If.you are looking for a..."

Muhammed Alibashev

"Love the wide selection. The portions are huge. The smoothies are great. I just hated being at a college far away. I also like their online ordering..."

Wendy Huang

"Great menu selections with a good amount of options for vegetarians. They’ve seemed to hit the sweet spot as far as the pricing goes. This outlet..."

Kartik Bharadwaj

"Came during lunch on Sunday, and they weren't super busy surprisingly. They're a pretty decent burrito place with options for bowls and the like..."

Hector Caceres

"It has been a few years since I was last in this location and pleased to say not much has changed besides the more streamlined menu; everything fast,..."

Joshua Grzegorzewski

"This is a really great take on the Chipotle style format. Yes you can get a regular burrito, but why be boring? Want brussel sprouts? Don't knock it..."

Jordan Offutt

"Nice simple burritos, tasty, good flavour. For UK people it's sort of a Mexican style equivalent of subway. The picture is a medium..."

D Proudlock

"My Mexican food go to place in Boston! It’s always delicious and have friendly staffs too. Gragonfruit smoothie and garlic mushrooms ingredient are..."

Yu-Hsin Chen

"I love this place so much. It is better than other Boloco locations. I think this is because this location has a particular female Hispanic worker..."

Patrick C

"Always quick and friendly. I order from this location weekly and I have never had a bad experience! I am a big Chipotle fan but they blow them out of..."

Jessi Wieck

"Good food and mind people working there..."

Flavia -

"Quesadilla was delish!! I do miss the smoothies..."

Laurie Kilmer

"Awesome food and service. Most Boston restaurants are overhyped and overpriced. Bostonions have no clue what good food is. Come to Dallas (from..."

Mark J

"I love this place! It’s got the best breakfast burritos and in 3 different sizes! The food is delicious and like Chipotle you can pick and choose..."

Rachel Bibbs

"Best customer service ever, best general manager too. I came here everyday for the month I was here because, yeah the food is great, but the people..."

Hannah B

Taqueria El Carrizal

"The food is unreal.. Service also great .. If your looking for good Colombian, Mexican or salvadorean food look no further ..Beer and wine also on..."

Duckman

"What a pleasant surprise this restaurant is. Portions are great and taste is superb. There are beers from Central America. Service is so personal and..."

Aldo Gonzalez-Serva

"Walked in, were greeted right away and was told to pick any table. I ordered pupusas ND the spicy shrimp plate which was both delicious. Friend had..."

Mary Carmona

"A nice and decent place for South American food. The Colombian plate was great and the chicken tamale is savory and moist and the steak in the 14$..."

Andy Zhang

"Some of the friendliest staff you'll see in Allston. Food is really good with nice portions (we love the montañero). Feels like getting a home..."

Taryk Alsagoff

"A nice restaurant for center and south American food. Most of the clients were from this area so I guess they know why :) The food was good and not..."

Emanuel Sayag

"This place delivers quality food every time. Their prices are really reasonable as well. Definitely recommend their Columbian plate, which comes with..."

George

"Friendly staff, and the service is always quick ! I live by their taco combination dish. 3 tacos with a side of beans and rice =..."

J G

"Delicious, delicious, delicious! Fair pricing and humble..."

Israel Reyes

"Finally I've found a place with authentic Mexican tacos. Got the al pastor combo plate which came w/ 3 tacos, rice and beans. All was flavorful and..."

Sugahbear 123

"Fantastic service, delicious food, and generous portions at a very reasonable..."

Joe Martone

"This place is REAL Mexican. Best I've had since I was in Mexico city in 2019. Folks who don't give this place 5 stars are probably surprised by the..."

Matthew Wolfer

"Great place for authentic Latin..."

R L

"Authentic Mexican food Excellent service served with a wonderful smile The chefs appear to be of Mexican descent Ordered the medium Chicken soup..."

Jimmy Baichulall

"The best place to get authentic Mexican/Salvadoran in Massachusetts. An incredible hidden gem of a restaurant. I’ve eaten around the world and this..."

The Satanic Chef

"THE BEST FOOD IN THE WORLD I LOVE PASTA SOOOO MUCH BUT THIS BEATS..."

Pishon Gezehagn

"Best pupusas ever!Original home made sauce.Too bad is almost an hour away from home.Service is good from..."

Erika Roman

"Everything here is good, even with such a large menu. Chicharrón is great here. Also recommend the sangria pitcher if you're with a group. Very nice..."

Antoni Wolynski

"Its funny how i stumble to this place while coming from the vet. Nice people good food. Got me some steak tacos. Very flavorful and there spicy sauce..."

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