I stopped by on a Friday evening. It was empty inside and I assumed they were closing. I ordered the elotes, beef empanadas and churros to go. Everything came out fairly quickly. Elotes - 6/10. The flavor was good/typical, but the corn was hard and the kernels were too short to get proper bites. Beef empanadas - 5.5/10. They were so small, dry and NOT worth the price. Churros- 7/10. They were basic and nothing special. Overall, the food wasn't impressive or worth the price. Although it's close by and convenient, I doubt I'll return. read more

Abuela's Table - One per order. Super small and not worth the price. - Mexican Near Me - Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts

Decent Mexican food and friendly service in a mom-and-pop shop! Came here for dinner and ordered a beef empanada to start. They accidentally brought us another table's order of 2 veggie empanadas which were good and they only charged us for the one. Then we got chips and guac. The guac was fresh, a bit salty, and the chips also fresh and crispy. I ordered the enchiladas for dinner and got green, red, and mole sauce. I enjoyed their mole and green sauce but didn't care for their red. The beans and rice served on the side were decent. Overall, nice experience and it won't break the bank. Plus, they were very hospitable. Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Ambience: 3/5 read more

Abuela's Table - GUACAMOLE & CHIPS - Mexican Near Me - Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts

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It's definitely one of the more authentic Mexican restaurants in Boston which is hard to find. I got the enchiladas which were alright, but the tortillas were mushy. It was flavorful and I liked how it came with rice and beans. I thought it was overpriced for what you get and probably wouldn't get again. read more

My tacos al pastor were disappointing. Tacos al pastor for $17.95. 3 street tacos with pork and canned pineapple that I didn't find to be an interesting mix and wouldn't have ordered if I've known from the description that's want it was. Beans were very salty and rice just didn't have a lot of flavor. My partner had the chicharron (pork belly) taco plate and he was pleased with the flavors. He had a similar reaction to the rice and beans. Server was nice and checked on us often. read more

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Super friendly and mostly attentive service. Food was solid (tamales and birrIa tacos). Pleasant space with colorful decor.

The BEST food I have had in months! The Birria with fresh tortillas and toppings were to die for as was the habanero fried chicken...oh and the avocado cheesecake! Yum! read more

Had a lovely evening at Abuela's Table tonight! The staff was incredibly attentive and polite -- our waiter brought water over immediately and checked in very regularly. He took care of us very well! The food was delicious! We started with chips and guacamole for an appetizer. The portion was small for anything more than 2 people, but the guacamole was well-made. I had the Chicken Enchiladas with molé sauce. The sauce felt heavy at first, but I quickly realized it complimented the dish very well. I will definitely order this dish again in the future! My friends ordered tacos al pastor and tamales. Both were huge fans of their dishes as well. Highly recommend this JP gem! read more

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One of the best meals we've had in the past few months! We got a reservation at Abuela's table for Fri night. When we reached, it was busy but not too crowded. We wanted to try some of their specialties and unique dishes so we got a few for the table- grasshopper tacos, cactus salad, fried plantains, shrimp tacos, and a side of Mexican rice. Everything was great!! First time trying grasshopper and we were pleasantly surprised. The way they make it, it's very crunchy and the seasoning has a tang to it. The cactus salad was also delicious. The dressing is quite sour, so beware. The shrimp tacos were delicious. It came with a bowl of beans, not sure why, but that paired much better with our side of rice which would've been dry on its own. Fried plantains kinda stole the show because they picked the plantains at the perfect stage, where they were just right in terms of texture and sweetness. Wait staff were attentive and the decor is colorful and cute. We had a nice long relaxing dinner and would love to be back. read more

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This is hands down the best Mexican food I've had in a while. Boston is craving good Mexican places!! I brought my roommate who is Mexican and she loved it too, which is saying something. I had the enchiladas with the green sauce and it was amazing. It had a little bit of a kick but I have 0 spice tolerance and definitely enjoyed it. GET THE HORCHATA! Also the painting/mural on the wall was so cute. The employees were very kind and provided fast service! We had no wait when coming on a weekday at dinner time read more

Abuela's Table - Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts

We wanted to give this place a try as it's relatively new. We got the Chicken Enchiladas, Flautas de Pollo, Tamales, Elote, and Chicharron Tacos. The Flautas de Pollo were pretty good, albeit the chicken inside was a little dry. The Enchiladas were also good, as was the elote (though the corn was not a juicy or sweet as I typically prefer). The Tamales were decent, though again the meat was a bit dry; if i were to come again, I'd probably opt for the vegetarian ones. The chicharron was cooked really well and was yummy--crispy and juicy, but not tough. The black beans that came with most dishes were well seasoned and tasty. The service was ok, and the ambiance was ok (nothing spectacular, fairly nondescript). They do seem to have a feedback problem with their speaker system, which I noticed almost immediately (but others seemed not to), which was at times a bit annoying. We also got dessert, the churros and chocoflan. The churros were good, but we didn't care for the chocoflan; the flan was not great and the chocolate cake part was dense (but not in a fudgey delicious way). We'd probably pass on dessert if we came back. read more

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I was so sad about the loss of oriental de Cuba (previous restaurant in this location) I put off trying this place for a long time. Boy, do I regret my choices. I went with a group of 6 of us so got to sample many things. Everyone has positive reviews of their plates! I was impressed by the vegetarian options as well. They have a solid brunch menu in addition to the regular options. My favorite things were the tamale sampler and the Mexican coffee! Service was great, answering all of our questions and offering solid recommendations. Will be back to try more things off the menu! read more

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Good service and great food. Got birria tacos here that were a 10/10. Big filling portion as well. My friends tried their other tacos and enjoyed them but they seemed a bit small. It's a nice calm environment to eat. read more

Abuela's Table - TACOS DE BIRRIA - Mexican Near Me - Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts

I am visiting from Chicago and was taking a timeout from the delish shellfish here and thought I'd give this a try. The birria burrito was underwhelming. Not much meat, no sour cream... it was basically rice & beans. Super expensive for very little protein. I also tried the chips & salsa. I think the chips were homemade, nothing to brag about & the salsa had more of an Italian flavor. It was hot, but not good. Plus side, delivery was fast!! read more

I didn't expect this place to be good since I was visiting Boston (from Texas) and my expectations are minimal but this was surprisingly good. I don't think I would classify it as "Mexican" but rather Latin with plates from other places like south/Central America and Puerto Rican mixed in there too. But it was good. read more

The name of this place is SPOT ON! this is literally like going to eat to grandma's house - humble, homey, comforting food. Could it be better? Of course. But grandma doesn't have fancy ingredients in her kitchen, she just has love and her food is good. Mini tamales - 5 different flavors, all good, my favorite one being spicy chicken. The sweet corn and coconut ones are very unique. Arrachera Mexicana - the beef in this dish was the best thing I had - so tender, savory, with a touch of lime. On the other hand, the chilaquiles were pretty bland and greasy, not a fan. Elotes - really good! Loved the heavy addition of lime. Tacos al pastor - not the best looking and definitely need onion and cilantro on top, but somehow they were still delicious. One of the best and most authentic things I had (that I would come back to eat over and over again) was the rice and beans. No idea what they put in there but I couldn't stop eating it. read more

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Damn. Damn. Damn. That was delicious. CHILE RELLENO EN NOGADA: So so so good. Wish it came with two chiles but whole plate was very filling with the rice and beans. I couldn't get enough of the rice either. It had the perfect texture. I've always liked chile rellenos and I know chiles en nogada are a whole other level special and this dish did not disappoint. BIRRIA TACOS Delicious. I wanted even more of the toppings they provide on the side (pickled onion, cilantro, etc). Hot sauce, limón, and the consomé took it to the next level. HORCHATA Yes, the horchata deserves it's own applause. As a Salvi, Mexican horchata doesn't typically blow me away. But this was the best horchata I've had in Boston. GO HERE. Menu has something for my vegetarian/pescatarian friends. I'm definitely going back. So many other dishes to try! read more

Great food!!! Best Mexican! Five Stars! So glad they are in Jamaica Plain! A wonderful addition to Boston! read more

Abuela's Table - Mexican Near Me - Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts

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We got the tamales and the birria tacos, which were fabulous. This reminds me of the food in Mexico City, which is distinctly different than a lot of the Mexican food in California (both great in their own ways). read more

Enchiladas were decent, wasn't spicy just more of a mellow tomato based red sauce. Shredded beef in them was good. Black beans tasted freshly made and seasoned well, and rice were also good. read more

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The vegetarian tamales were amazing!! The flavors were unusual, interesting and fantastic. My fried tilapia tacos were delicious too--very fresh! And generous portions! The best part of all was how they took care of my elderly uncle in a wheelchair. They made sure that we were set up at a table that worked well for all of us. Really sweet service too! The place has a great vibe all around and wasn't too noisy. read more

Everything I've had from here has been extremely good! Good option for delicious food

I visit Boston a few times a year and I've made it a requirement that I visit Abuela's Table and get the ensalada de nopal every time. This is my fourth meal here and it was incredible. The ensalada de nopal is incredibly flavorful, perfectly balanced -- I have to restrain myself from drinking the vinaigrette at the bottom of my plate. It is truly one of the best dishes I have ever eaten and it has been consistently stellar every time I've been here. We also got the tamale appetizer, 1 chicken, 2 pork, 1 corn and 1 coconut. It's a great value and comes with a little dish of black beans. My boyfriend got the arrechara Mexicana with chilaquiles. I got to try a few bites and it was delicious. The steak was tender, juicy, and had a smoky poblano flavor. We ate every bit of our food, not a crumb on the plate. The prices are extremely fair. They were a little busy tonight so it took a little while to have our order taken but the food came quickly, our drinks were refilled regularly, and our server was pleasant. I've been coming to Boston for about 10 years now and am usually underwhelmed by the food scene here, but this place is a gem. read more

Abuela's Table - Ensalada di nopal - Mexican Near Me - Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts

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Food service ambiance! Everything was amazing! There's love in every bite. Run, don't walk!

Wow the Torta de Pescado was STELLAR. The bread tasted house made and perfectly tender and chewy. The fish was fried to perfection and their hot sauces (I had to request extra)--chile de árbol and a habanero--were delicious. The torta really needed the hot sauce. I love this place. More people should come here! read more

We ate here before going to a performance in Brookline. It was amazing. The food was great. We tried the tamales as appetizer, the chicken mole and my husband had the beef chilaquiles. Dessert was great. Service was friendly and the ambiance was good. It feels like a friendly neighborhood joint. Bathroom was very clean. They also make their own hot sauce and I bought some to go. We will be back! read more

Abuela's Table - Abuela Hot sauce 3.5oz - Mexican Near Me - Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts

Amazing food. I've never had Fried Avocado before, it was amazing! My partner had their street corn and she said it was amazing as well. The tacos i had were perfect, and my partner loved the cheese they used. The waiter was supper nice and funny, everyone was very nice. The building was also so cute inside and clean. I hope to be back again soon. read more

Delicious: everything we had was flavorful, prepared well, often unique and not found in many other spots, and piping hot and fresh. From the nopales in mole verde, to the cochinata pibil, to the enchiladas with mole, to the tamale sampler, to the fluffy rice and flavorful beans that come as a side with the entrees, you can't go wrong. Not surprising given these are the folks behind Tu Y Yo- quality and flavor is the name of their game, and it translates well here. Take out is easy and packaged well for travel- can't wait until they branch into delivery, and looking forward to trying more on the menu. read more

Loved the food at this spot, and glad to have a more traditional Mexican a lot nearby closer to places I used to frequent in Los Angeles. Food was fresh and delicious, service was friendly and accommodating. Only note during these hot days is the lack of AC read more

Everything has been consistently unique and exceptionally tasty. This isn't the standard Mexican restaurant with overly spicy food. It's prepared and served with style and class by their classy Fernanda. Our favorites have been the mangonada drink of iced mango and spices .., yummy don't miss it. We love the cauliflower, avocado, fish, and csrne asada tacos. The tortillas are soft and flavorful. Black beans, queso fresco , guacamole perfect on the extra tortillas. And don't forget the unique ChocoFlan. A delicacy not to be missed. Flan on top with slightly spicy moist chocolate cake style almost-a-brownie on the bottom. read more

Service was very attentive. Food was fresh and delicious. Portions were a good value. read more

i am a retired Chef and can cook some very good Mexican food at home. I have also been to many Mexican Restaurants. This restaurant is by far my favorite. You can taste the love. Really feels like you are eating at a Grandmother's Kitchen. I have only ordered Delivery but now I will have to come and eat in person . Compliments to the Chefs! read more

This was our first order from this new JP spot. Soooo good, The Tacos de Birria are phenomenal! All the basics are exceptional. We will order again. The only issue was Uber Eats delivery, they could not find our condo unit, almost a disaster. We had to hunt down the order on the property. That was disappointing. read more

So happy this loved into the neighborhood. The chilaquiles dish is a 10. Shrimp tacos are perfect spice level and perfectly seasoned. Birria ramen and birria tacos and birria taquitos all great. Service was a little slow but they're just getting started so I'm not worried about it. read more

I understand that post-Covid, it's a different world. I'm happy to pay for chips and salsa. It would be nice if they were available. We ordered guacamole, and it came with a very small bowl of chips. Why? Chips aren't expensive. I ordered the chicken enchiladas with green sauce. I received the incorrect order--twice. I didn't bother to correct the second time since I was hungry, tired of waiting, and everyone else was already eating. I won't be back and I don't recommend you go at all. read more

I ordered the al pastor plate, enchiladas, street corn, fried avocado tacos, and ramen birria, and everything was excellent! I licked every plate clean it was so tasty! Great service, atmosphere, prices and food. read more

Phenomenal food. We had the tamales, which were delicious. They came with 5 small tamales in 4 different flavors. The cactus salad which was so fresh and delightful. The fried avocado was everything you would imagine. But sadly not GF. Enjoyed it greatly, will suffer the consequences later. The staff, also delightful. So gracious and welcoming. (For my fellow GFers, the to-go menu is labeled GF, V etc :) read more

Hidden gem in JP! Cute restaurant with amazing Mexican food- empanadas, Birria tacos and chile relleno en nogada were all incredibly flavorful. Will be dining here again! read more

Worst taco Tuesday ever. The tacos are tiny, flavorless and dry. And for $3.50 each! Don't waste your money.

Wow!! Some of the best Mexican food I have had in a long time. Enchiladas were fantastic as were the Birra tacos. All there sauces are home made and excellent giving the food extra flavor. Appetizers were great too. No liquor license so no beer to go along with the food but the food......... read more

So excited to try this place! Great service and food- we will be back! We had the enchiladas verdes and birria flautas. read more

Abuela's Table - Birria flautas - Mexican Near Me - Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts