Mexican cuisine: the best places to taste it in Cambridge
29 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"The service was terrific! And the portion sizes were outrageously huge! Definitely worth the price, and food came extremely quick (within 5 minutes)..."
Arick The Squirrel
"I’ve yet to be disappointed by the food and staff here at Cazuela’s. During this particular trip I had some absolutely delish guac, two delish..."
Caitlin Spilker
"Love the big mama chimichanga. It has been the answer to the type of chimi ive been searching for in this town for a while.....ground beef and a..."
Ernie Varhola (twibmassa)
"Great Authentic Mexican Food! Grab the pork tacos. Real Mexicans eat PORK not BEEF!..."
JC Shively
"Delightful food and service! Our food was on the table in less than ten minutes, and was delicious. Great value for good food, and kids eat free on..."
Laura Thompson
"This place is so great. Sure the environment is cool and fun and bright, but it's the people who make it so awesome! Their customer service is..."
Allie Benner
"Whatever I have ordered, it has always come to me looking and tasting delicious! If I want to add or take something off, like peppers, they have no..."
Merrilee Lobos
"Authentic Mexican food. I highly recommend the Avocado Burrito with chicken added and sour cream added on top. ;) It's my fav! The Fajitas are good..."
Tonya Brill
"Good food and service. Interesting and different decor. Too much tequila for my liking so bunches of you will love it! Sorry no pics. I was busy w my..."
Cathy Houston
"We recently moved to Cambridge, so we're looking for places with great food. There always seemed to be a full parking at Cazuela's. Today we gave it..."
Georgette Gaston
"Vegetarian--mushroom quesadilla is my favorite dish but over-all everything looks great. Friendly, clean, fast, excellent service, upbeat atmosphere,..."
Kristina Chubb
"Words can't describe how awesome this dinner was definitely coming..."
BRO JOGAN
"Great place for authentic Mexican food. Nice sized portions for what you get with your money. Good..."
Genevieve knox
"Nice place with great service and tasty Mexican food. From the marinated chicken in the tacos to the guacamole in its own tortilla serving bowl, it..."
"We were taking a Hardware tour and one of my friend suggested this restaurant, we went in here and everything was clean. The waiters were really..."
Parth Patel
"Authentic Mexican food. Best in town. Very old and popular. My favourite place for the Mexican food.
Have a lot of variety for both food and drink..."
Akshay Bhalerao
"Great service with lots of selection of beer and food. Their seafood option are definitely one of my favorites. Their crawfish is very fresh and I..."
Raymond Lui
"We went on a Saturday night and the restaurant was busy, about 20 minute waiting. The meal comes with complementary chips and salsa with huge glass..."
SPACESOFTINDIA
"Our family ate at the Border Cafe in Delaware all the time and we were SO excited to learn about the one in Harvard Square. We made a point to go out..."
Benjamin R.
"Great vibrant atmosphere and excellent service. Food is well priced and delicious - do yourself a favor and do not leave without trying the..."
Annie Kim
"Summary:
A must visit spot in Cambridge! for the great Mexican food and the fabulous vibe
Full Review:
Every time, I visit Cambridge I make it a..."
Sarat Chandra
"Mmmm I love this Mexican restaurant! It's so cool and food is yum yum 😋 Perfect for a casual date, for dinner with family or friends or why not,..."
"Open for the first time today! I love the mission of this restaurant - they donate one meal for people in need with every burrito purchased.
A solid..."
Karen Wickert
"Great place for Mexican food. Love the different options for toppings and sauces. Would recommend for a quick meal. Also, love that they support a..."
Phalgun Lolur
"I love this place. Clean and tidy. Great staff, and the food is yummy!
I normally have pulled pork burrito, and it is really tasty!
Yum!..."
Kevin Hatcher
"Fresh and yummy food. Staff is great..."
Zhanel M.
"The ingredients are fresh, and the burrito was built pretty well.. it wasn't sloppy like most other places do. The flavor was great as well.
I don't..."
Onur Keskin
"Today is the opening of this restaurant chain in USA. I am glad it was here in Cambridge,MA.
I liked the place they selected, very close to Harvard..."
"About as good as it gets when it comes to Mexican food restaurants.
Fresh basket of tortilla chips still hot from the fryer with salsa. I think the..."
C L D
"A very fun restaurant, with a nice atmosphere, and delicious food. The prices are reasonable and the service is quick and professional. The seats in..."
Matt Lebak
"It was packed when we went in but their wasn't a wait, we got seated right away. They brought us menus then they came back right away with chips &..."
Christine Grey
"I was seated right away with a family of 4. There is a spacious dining room, staff are friendly, and work well together.
My food was excellent, and..."
Steve Mouchet
"The service was friendly and our food was delicious. The atmosphere is very welcoming. I will definitely be back with..."
Kayla Schroeder
"We LOVE this place! Good food & drinks, and excellent..."
Michelle H.
"Really decent food. The Grande Burrito I had fun lunch was huge. The salsa and chips are great. Dining room is huge and accommodating, and the..."
Thomas Umgelter
"The wait staff was very pleasant and helpful. The food was great! The only problem we had was we ordered two of the same meal and were served one..."
"They are super nice! Burrito and Quesadilla are delicious! Love the Al Pastor, you can really taste the pineapple in..."
Cherry Xu
"Continues to deliver the best and freshest burritos, I've tried half a dozen other places out of curiosity if I could find better.
Following up on..."
April C.
"Maybe I forgot how to order what I used to eat almost every week some 20 years ago, but after all that time, my burrito didn't quite hit me the way..."
"One of the best chipotle outlets. The bowl was very nicely done with good quality ingredients and it was delicious. Friendly..."
Karthik Prasad
"Awesome veges , corn, brown or white rice, beans, with baritto, chips .. dips yum..good..."
Pratima Rao
"Who doesn't love some Chipotle? I am a huge fan of their burrito bowl--it's like a delicious meal all in one bowl, without the added calories of the..."
Courtney Ackerman
"A very average chipotle, but nonetheless pretty good as Chipotle’s are. The bathrooms are clean and the staff are relatively friendly. Good cheap..."
Bryce Murphy
"The food was great as they be expected from Chipotle but the staff weren't as happy to see us! A simple please and thank you goes a long way and a..."
"The original El Jefe's Taqueria in the area was Harvard Square and is still the best. Food and service are great. I do miss the self-serve..."
Kelly Cambridgeport
"The Mexican Bowl with carnitas asada was THE BEST, the music was perfect and made feel like I was on vacation...not too loud, but just perfect! The..."
Sadie S
"I had a breakfast burrito it was very good and there house made hot sauce is pretty..."
Tom Mount
"This is my favorite Mexican spot in Boston. They have fresh Jalapenos, the same staff consistently for years now, and they treat anyone with..."
John Sanderson
"Got the Super Chimichangas and it was really delicious. They had a variety of hot sauces as well. Very good service and staff was friendly to us. I..."
Levin Sajor
"Quick, affordable, and AUTHENTIC!! Im from California so Mexican food is a staple in my life haha. It's great to have such a fabulous option here in..."
Melody York
"The food taste was good but is not really authentic, food need to be little be more warm also the tortillas. Place was..."
"Outside isn't appealing in a strip mall setting, but once you step inside, the magic starts. Great atmosphere with authentic Mexican music and wood..."
Howard Pierce
"Enjoyed some tasty Mexican food after a long day of hard work. Arrived as a party of 6. Seated immediately, enjoyed a chilled horchata along with a..."
John Windsor
"Great food! Very friendly staff! Also very reasonable..."
Mike Crawford
"The food is awesome as always. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. It's like being at a families home for a..."
Tammy Williams
"I love this restaurant they're always so polite The food is always good whenever I come out here to see my mom we always bring her out..."
Tee Chambers
"Took the family for dinner. We were seated quickly. Service was prompt and friendly. Once we ordered, the food was delivered very quickly. We all..."
Brian Zimmerman
"Excellent food and great..."
Jeffrey Matthews
"I came into town to have lunch with my dad and I picked this place. The food was great!!! Server was very nice. I'll for sure come back..."
Matthew Brown
"I come here pretty regularly. It's usually a great experience. Good food, awesome..."
Paco Juarez
"Food and drinks were delicious. The waitress and service was great. The price was amazing. Will definitely be returning. Only wished they had some..."
"Absolutely love this place. Great menu. Very casual. Great..."
Sarah Smith White
"Delicious margaritas and fajitas! Love Jose’s! Always come back again and..."
Ann Marie Azevedo
"Very good food we went and used a groupon that we received for Christmas. We enjoyed the atmosphere and the food was..."
Robin Abbott
"Great food, drinks & staff ! Definitely want to come..."
Stefanie Flammia
"Great time, Great place, Great food! A great way to break up the work..."
Stephen Scanlon
"Excellent food and service. Agree with the person who said it was the best Mesican and most authentic food s/he had had since moving to the East..."
Maida Broadbent Williams
"Best Mexican food I've had north of Mexico. The salsa is amazing. Steak Quesadillas are my go to. And the margaritas are perfect, with fresh lime..."
Jay Baggett
"Damn good, a must try for authentic Mexican..."
D.M. Smith
"Loved this little place. So quaint, amazing food, great service, friendly people. Zagat award for 2014! We loved it and will be back..."
Linda Jezzard
"Tried the shrimp diablo and it was very good.chicken fajitas and taco with pineapples all very good. Only down fall second pitcher of Margarita was..."
Kita P
"Fabulous urinating experience. A small but unique spot with a lot of privacy. With only one restroom per gender available and margaritas flowing with..."
Kyle Bradley
"Beautiful food awesome service great atmosphere! This food is REAL Mexican food. Its prepared with love and the presentation shows that. The..."
Melanie
"Delicious food with good prices, a great atmosphere, and even better staff. This wasn't my first time here and definitely won't be the..."
Matilda Trifonova
"Always delicious for authentic Mexican. I love this place and have been here many times. Incredible margaritas, highly recommend getting the large..."
Emeline Gaujac
"Really cute place, good service and good food. The nacho starter was great and the chimichanga was delicious. Salsa was really good too. Didn’t..."
"The efficiency of the line was 5/5, there was a line all the way to the door and it still only took about ten minutes to get our food and sit down. I..."
Andrea Greda
"Came here around 8:00 pm on a Saturday. It was super busy, but we were able to find a table as someone was leaving. You order up at the counter, they..."
Kaitlin
"Felipe‘s is by far the best Mexican restaurant in Cambridge. I’d highly suggest the shrimp burrito. If you’re looking for a night out look no..."
Wavey
"Decent and cheap Mexican food. Burrito was pretty good but a bit on the salty side. The tamale was a bit bland overall. The tortilla chips were..."
Zhongxia Yan
"To me this is the quintessential late night spot in the area. Everything is on point. The flavors and options are amazing. The idea of just having a..."
William Richard
"Amazing foods and the foods came out so fast. Nice frozen margarita as..."
Teo Yoo
"Delicious food, flavorful, fresh, long line. Especially in the evenings on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the line is all the way to the door, by the..."
"Celebrating my 5 year anniversary here for the first time at 730 Tavern was a great time. The atmosphere was very relaxed. The waiter was attentive..."
Nelli “LesgoTRAVEL” Vegan-ish
"I have quickly become a regular here. Their food and drink menu is diverse and all delicious. The outdoor space is super cute and indoors they have..."
Christine Chao
"We have been there twice so far, I really like the place, it has a really nice atmosphere, everyone is nice. The portions are just perfect. The..."
Zsuzsanna Tóth
"Great atmosphere, outdoor and open air seating, lots of tvs, friendly staff. Best cheese curds I've had since leaving the Midwest. Had the buffalo..."
Cassandra E
"I gave 5 star for the atmosphere of the tavern and the enthusiasm of the staffs here. My friends and I want to hold a long distance birthday party..."
Trương Lan Hương
"Nice place for group, decent foods around Cambridge area, a bit salty if you take the main dishes. The Coleslaw is really needed to improve.
The..."
Q Hm
"Pretty worth! $20 for three courses over Boston Dine Out Week! Steak and salad were great. Dessert was a bit too sweet for..."
Lyra Lan
"This is the second time I came here first time was for my birthday back in September and we had a good time it was a great atmosphere. I went back..."
"I had a really big order and they got it all right!! That’s rare when coming from fast..."
LiLi M (MLili1980)
"Food was great and they got our order perfect, there was plenty of seating, the bathrooms were clean, and the staff was..."
Anna Braden
"Good taco's!! Great customer service!! I'll be back for sure. Thanks y'all, taco's good taste good!! See ya soon! OH, WHERE'S THE DOORDASH Y'ALL!!!..."
Pebbles Gray
"Great places to eat .fast service and nice..."
Bryan Hickman
"The team working the closing shift on 2/17/23 are wonderful. I had an issue with the app- I placed my order at 12:25 am & by 1;00, the tracking..."
Brooke Ray
"It's taco bell! If you've been to one you've been to them all! Make sure you use the app to get points for free food and deals you can't get in..."
Chris Griffith
"We ate inside in the morning and all the tables were covered in crumbs. Service was fast and the staff was very friendly. The men's bathroom was..."
Jessica Lucero
"The manager took care of a situation, and went above & beyond. Great leadership & customer centric thinking &..."
Will Hoo
"The food is always good and hot. The staff are a bit slow but always worth the..."
Forrest Nicholas
"It's probably the best Taco Bell I've been to. Not saying much because I usually don't go to Taco Bell. But the staff was nice, food was quick, and..."
Madison Sumrall
"Such a great place had the best customer service because of a man name isaac he’s so nice would have him as a friend..."
Kc (KC)
"The food was great just a Little bit of a wait in the drivethru time. Normally tho it's fast service so I'm not mad about..."
Jess Looman
"Good food. Nice service thru
drive..."
Chanda Busse
"A young lady named Sydney I believe greeted me at the counter. She could not have been more friendly or helpful. She was polite well-mannered and..."
"Ordered online for pickup and couldn't eat inside the restaurant because of covid so this may be biased.
Got the tofu taco and the red chili Verde..."
Ravi Yelleswarapu (Venkata)
"Best burritos I’ve ever had. And the prices are great. Have the lemon chicken burrito. OMG!!! They are huge, but I can eat these until I burst...."
Steve T
"Quality fresh food, love it here. A go-to lunch spot when I'm in the area for work..."
Critical Thinking
"Yummy burritos and the people who work here are..."
Orr Ashenberg
"High-quality food and quick counter service make this a convenient and tasty place to stop in for lunch. Prices are good for the quality. This stuff..."
Jeff Cameron
"Quick lunch place. Not as many options for toppings as I've seen in other Mexican places in the area, but does the job.
I got the chicken salad and..."
"Having grown up in So Cal, I can say this place makes pretty good buritos. Good veggie/healthful options (black beans, whole wheat, etc). The salsa..."
Taylor Braun-Jones
"Yesterday was our first time in this place. But It is surely not the last time. We had a good time with the generous service, with the finest ..."
Alejandro Villanueva
"Tasty fresh cali style burritos and awesome filling salads (my favorite is the chopped salad w chipotle chicken, pumpkin seeds, chopped seasonal..."
"Great food! Great service! Great people! Highly recommend it. Their authentic menu is amazing! Amongst my favs thing to order are huevos rancheros,..."
Brando Miranda
"My two sons and I were in Boston for vacation and as we were looking for a spot to eat after leaving a museum we came upon this wonderful little..."
Allen Shepard
"Great food wonderful choices. I love that you can choose any flavor and style of food also mild med or hot..."
Janet Curtin Hurley
"So happy to stumble on this gem. You guys made this Texas transplant so happy! The food is..."
Liz DiNanno
"El mejor lugar de todo Estados Unidos para comer comida..."
Paco Romero
"You would be hard pressed not to enjoy this little piece of Mexico. Authentic is their middle name. Not to mention who doesn't love a place that stay..."
Aczel Key
"For we two Texas transplants, this place is a great find! The little man is partial to the crunchy, Tex-Mex tacos :) I have stopped numerous times..."
Crystal-Grace Sketers
"Great place, affordable, great food, what else do you need? Never disappointed..."
Steve M Hall
"Tacos Al pastor con tortilla hecha a Mano Q Mas que Desir Q yummy yammy..."
Nallely Perez
"Love love the carnitas..."
Christopher Burns
"Delicious food and great..."
Roberto J. Meléndez
"My experience at Beantown was great! Its a small taqueria with a great selection of Mexican cuisine. I got the Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla and it was..."
Daniel A
"Been to alot of Hispanic restaurants and by far, one of the most delicious experiences so far. Large portions for good prices, would recommend the..."
Gary Miller
"Great spot for hangover or late night snack.
This is one of the few places on Mass Ave where you can get decent late night food and I got their..."
Jea Kim
"I wish I can give more than 5 stars. This place is definitely my favorite. I went there multiple times because as a small place with basic decor,..."
Rozana L
"I had the chimichanga. The meat was quality, comparing to counter serve the thing was large. It was fried well. Got black beans and rice pretty well...."
"Very good. Went here on a whim and was pleasantly surprised. Went on a Sunday & they have regular menu offerings as well as a brunch menu. Drinks..."
Randi L
"This place was quite crowded, goes to show it's popularity but we still didn't have to wait. The service was quick. Staff was mostly based on late..."
Mishkat Khetran
"This Mexican restaurant was quite good with a nice atmosphere. The staff were very kind and attentive. Our food was out almost immediately...."
Lauren Sovero
"Food is good, vegetarian options a given considering how close this is to MIT. Outdoor seating is better. Must be super crowded on a Friday or..."
janice don
"We tried different tacos on the menu and shared a salad.
Food was great and their margharitas are very good too!
This place would make one of the top..."
Zeynep Beliz Oktay
"I definitely recommend this restaurant for anyone in the area looking to have a delicious meal and five star customer service. Read on for more.
I..."
Abri
"Delicious food and great outdoor seating during a beautiful spring day! Yuca fries with "bacon", steak taco bowl and tacos are..."
Fritz Ceriales
"Naco Taco has perfected a fun social vibe with great food! I got the 3 tacos for $15 and I was very impressed by the diversity of flavours that were..."
"Had the beeef and chicken nachos for lunch, they were tasty. The restaurant is dimly lit and needs a paint job and some cleaning. The employee (maybe..."
Keith Flynn
"First time here and it was in an old Pizza Hut but well maintained with a friendly staff. Authentic Mexican food. We had enchiladas and quesadillas..."
Andy Nunez
"I enjoyed my meal at Plaza Tapatia. The staff was friendly & attentive, and the food was filling & good. I ordered the Chuletas Rojas and was very..."
Chris Pearson
"My husband and I went here last night and were both very happy with our appetizers and meals! We got the chorizo queso and I got the Poblana..."
B. C.
"This place never disappoints me always good fresh food and quality..."
Doug thompson
"This establishment was very authentic. Wonderful charm and decor. Waiter was excellent, food and menu was amazing..."
Natalie Agnew
"DO NOT BE FOOLED BY THE OUTSIDE APPEARANCE. THE FOOD IS AMAAAAAZING, AND IS WAY BEYOND the current 3.9 rating it has.
The chips and salsa...9.5. ..."
"I come here often for lunch, my favorites are the Super Burrito and the Mexican bowl. Especially if you like vegetables and guacamole this is the..."
Andrew Kalil
"This place is pretty decent, the super burrito always fills me up so that's a huge checkmark with regard to portion size. I think it's not stunning..."
John Juices
"This place is awesome to eat takeout, or dine in. Their food can rival several Mexican chain restaurants. They are fair priced and don't waste your..."
Mitchell Tynes
"The food was quite good. How, the quesadilla was not what we expected. They just rolled it up like a wrap after grilling the tortilla shell. ..."
"I got there 10 minutes before close, but the staff was still very friendly. They were really generous with the ingredients and even gave me an extra..."
Carter Langbert
"Not the friendliest service but quick and efficient. Bathroom requires a code which can be found at the bottom of your receipt. Most frequented by..."
"I've visited the Taco Truck while at Sowa market a few times and have been happy with their lighter meals. I get the carnitas tacos, with a side of..."
Josh Trubow
"Yet another food truck turned restaurant. Came here for some late night eats over the weekend. While its not open as late as their neighbors..."
Katur Patel
"Amazing tacos. I definitely recommend the tacos over the..."
Elsa Gran
"Awesome service and food. Short staffed so they comped my..."
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