If you're craving Mexican food in the heart of Paris, Bocamexa on Rue Mouffetard is the spot to go. Their tacos and burritos are packed with flavor and freshness, and the portions are generous. It's perfect for a quick, casual meal, whether you're dining in or taking it to go. I love building my own burrito with all the toppings--whether you prefer beef, chicken, or veggies, everything is customizable. The laid-back atmosphere adds to the experience, and the friendly staff are always ready to help you navigate the menu if you're unsure. It's also in a great location, so you can grab your food and continue exploring the lively Rue Mouffetard neighborhood. If you're looking for a quick, flavorful bite, Bocamexa won't disappoint! read more

First of all, I'm Mexican so I know what authentic Mexican food should taste like. A burrito with beef, beans etc. Wrapped on a flour tortilla is not something you'll find in Mexico except somewhere near the northern border with USA and most American cities. I did not try the tacos so I cannot comment. One of the preparers was very helpful and friendly, the girl taking the order was on a bad mood. The food portion is average for a Burrito in California but the price is about 70% more here in Paris. All in all, it was a welcome change after 7 days away from home. read more

Was in Mouffetard neighborhood based on Mike G's recommendation - great spot. Unfortunately the same cannot be said for Boca Mexa. My dining companion and I decided on burritos. It looked safe enough - you know, all the ingredients laid out in the various hot and cold containers. How hard can it be? Damn difficult apparently. I usually ask for no or only a small portion of rice. Fortunately there wasn't much of the completely uncooked stuff - that's right... crunchy. It wasn't that it was dried out - it was actually uncooked to the point of being inedible. Add to that the fact that the cheese was too cold - read "not melty" - and the beans were overwet. You've got a formula for Mexicaine terrible. One of the condiments is diced tomatoes. I asked for this and also some hot sauce. I was informed that the tomatoes counted as a sauce and if I wanted another one, I'd have to pay extra - sigh.,. After all this, I entertained the idea of informing the staff of the gap but I was reminded by my friend: "There's no managers here right now, do you think anyone get's paid enough to give a shit what you think?" Good point. I honestly don't get the 4+ star rating. I'm done trying Mexican food in France. read more

As a Mexican from Tijuana I can honestly say that the food here SUCKS. I decided to give this place a shot because it wasn't too far from where I was living and I honestly was craving a burrito (which FYI isn't very Mexican). When I saw the place one thing instantly came into my mind- Chipotle. I hate Chipotle so I was hesitant to try a burrito from here but the staff was incredibly nice and since they're Mexican they just made me feel like I was back in Mexico. I ordered a beef burrito. The meat was dry, the spiciest salsa was not spicy for Mexican standards, and it was expensive! My heart nearly froze when I realized that I was going to spend about $140 pesos on a burrito. Since I know its Paris I just paid for it and hoped for the best although I was incredibly disappointed with the burrito. A burrito isn't a hard thing to screw up but honestly this place managed to screw it up as much as Chipotle. No Mexican puts rice on their burrito! Rice inside is a NO NO. I felt bad hating the food because of how nice the staff are but I just wish the beef was juicier. If you're craving Mexican food in Paris do it yourself because there are no places worth checking out for authentic Mexican dishes. Go buy the flour tortillas (meant for kabob) in the Halal section of the super markets, buy some meat, and stuff to make your own salsa. Don't fall for this place, its not authentic nor good. read more

Derp, derp. OK, Americans. You have been in Paris for two days and now you are trolling Yelp for Mexican spots. Dont feel ashamed. We did the same thing. Sadly, BocaMex is not your answer. That is a generous three stars, because sometimes ANY Mexican is better than no Mexican. Yeah, so BocaMex is trying to be like Chipotle. I personally feel that Chipotle is the weak, bastard step-brother to Baja Fresh, but we will put that aside for now. BocaMex isnt Chipotle. The meats lack spice and flavor, the rice is 'eh', and when they roll it all up together it just doesnt cut it. +1 for having a nopales option. Otherwise, just sort of lackluster. Keep searching, my friends. read more

BocaMexa is similar to Chipotle, but in my opinion doesn't quite live up to it's competitor's level of quality. BocaMexa will certainly meet an expat's craving for Tex-Mex, but with Chipotle being available in Paris now go there instead. BocaMexa used to have great combos that offered a main meal, a side dish and a drink for a relatively low price. Once they started getting more popular, they removed this possibility and as a result the price for a full meal sky rocketed. The new prices to me were not justified for what I was paying for, which is really a shame. The staff are generally helpful and friendly, even trilingual in many cases. If you're in the area and hungry you certainly won't be disappointed, as long as you're not expecting Chipotle. read more

While touring Rue Mouffetard, we came across this little Mexican restaurant. Suddenly I started craving Chipotle and walked in hoping to get something close to it. I ordered my burrito and shared it with my friend. It was decent, not enough close to the deliciousness of Chipotle. But a nice change from all the bread and cheese I had been having in Paris. Like the other reviewers have mentioned, it satisfies the mexican food craving, but keep your expectations low. Just go in, get your food, sit outside and enjoy your meal while admiring the bustling and famous street of Rue Mouffetard. read more

Tex Mex in Paris! It's lined up like a Chipotle, but far less industrial and definitely more homey. Pricing is good, staff are friendly, and you can order in Spanish if you would like! read more

I just love BocaMexa. Whenever I walk in I'm greeted in Spanish and attempt to order in Spanish and it is always just so fun. They've got a menu full of all things delicious, with a variety of toppings for your tacos, burrito, salad or quesadilla. Don't forget to top it off with a cold Mexican beer of your choice. Pricing is 6,90 for a burrito & around 4.50 for a Mexican bottled beer. The staff is always super friendly and the atmosphere is just divine with hot sauce bottles displayed across the entire wall. You can also buy your favorite products to go: salsas, tortillas, beans, etc... A staple of Rue Mouffetard, indeed! read more

If you're craving Mexican food while in Paris, this is the place to go. It is on a sweet street that has many other restaurants and markets. The burritos were very tasty and filling. The tacos were just as good. Beef is very tender and the chorizo was very tasty. They also have a pineapple salsa that goes well with just about anything. read more

For those in need of a quick burrito fix outside of regular dining hours who don't want to journey to Chipotle, BocaMexa is an adequate alternative with fast service and friendly staff. I generally order the chile relleno burrito, just to add more flavor to an otherwise bland mixture, with a bit of hot sauce (but not too much because, unlike other restaurants here, it is actually hot!). It does the trick. While the burrito is sizeable, the accoutrements are pitiful. Perhaps 12 chips and a miniscule plastic cup of guac. The chips are very dense, and often over-salted. The guacamole is too chunky--I'm talking cubes of avocado mixed with some tomato and strings of red onion. read more

I´ve been there a couple of times after a night out in the Area and this Place is alright. Low priced (for Paris) and fresh mexican Street-food, mainly Burritos. Some combinations you can order will come out very bland (stay away from the mushrooms and creamy corn) and in my experience the beef and chicken are quite dry. Chorizo as a topping is a winner though. Better than Chipotle? You betcha. read more

Aug 2015 Update: having returned several times, I must say the quality of burritos here has improved. Not the best in Paris (Imo, American style= chipotle, authentic=El Nopal) but definitely a decent burrito. There are now 3 veggie options (priced at 6.50€) and 3 meats, plus all the usual trimmings. Everything was well cooked and the spicy sauce was SOO SPICY!! Would give 4 stars, knocked one off as guac is not included free with the veggie. - - - May 2014 The burrito here wasn't strictly terrible, but it definitely left a lot to be desired. If you have come from the US or UK expecting a classic burrito you will be disappointed. But any burrito is better than no burrito! There's another similar burrito bar 10 mins walk up the top of mouffetard, and priced about the same. (Still won't taste like home though!) I also note that you can definitely get a veggie burrito here. read more

This place reminds me of a Chipotle (superior to Baja Fresh IMHO) or a Mexican Subway (just put your imagination to work my friends), just because you go up to place your order and pick and choose what you want in your burrito. Either way, I don't think this place is bad, considering we went here 3 times, 2 of which were during the same trip in Paris. I think it's all because we were craving something with some sweaty-nose-i'm-about-to-spontaneously-combust chile, and this delivered. Price is very good considering it's Paris, as well as comparing it to other fast food places in the city. On one visit the ingredients were fresh, and the last night in Paris, we ended up going pretty late so the guacamole looked like it had been sitting there for a while. I'd go again and continue requesting the really hot, chile del arbol sauce they have, along with the barbacoa. Friendly owner too, who speaks both English and Spanish. read more

Friendly and quality service as well as great food! Two of the guys running this amazing place are from Mexico and the third is from Columbia. The quality definitely come through in the flavors! This is coming from a man married to a Mexican woman!!! read more

I was missing my Mexican food and decided to swing by, we got tacos and they were delicious, great serving size and selection of salsas. The chipotle & pineapple salsa was great. Pricing I thought was reasonable for being in Paris, it was a tad more expensive then tacos at home. Im really glad I was able to find this place, it was worth the long walk to get there. The guy working spoke Spanish and English. read more

BocaMexa - Mexican Near Me - Paris 05, 75

The best Mexican food in Paris! Delicious barbacoa and mushrooms. Real salsas. Congratulations. A true piece if Mexico in Paris. read more

If you are craving for Mexican food in Paris, this is the place! You can even buy salsas, Mexican snacks in this store! read more

I've been pretty much obsessed with Boca ever since I tried it back in April. And let's just be honest - it takes a lot for me to be obsessed. 1) the food is fantastic. Chipotle has NOTHING on Bocamexa. In fact, I've tried a fair amount of burritos in Austin TX, and yet I still crave the ones at Boca. (Bizarre, considering how Texas is the TexMex state.) -- and don't get me started on the aguas frescas. Head over heels in love with the hibiscus flavoured one. Plus, it's Mexican. We're talking all kinds of flavours and spices. Delicious. And a huge change from regular french food. (Which is amazing, by the way, but my taste buds tend to lean towards spicier dishes). 2) The staff - beyond friendly. Walking into Boca, you just feel like a happier person. 3) It's on Rue Mouffetard.One of my favourite streets in Paris. It's always packed with people from all over the world speaking 49539202 different languages and little quaint boutiques. On cobblestone. How could you NOT love it. 4) Prices are definitely decent. Don't forget we're in Paris eating AUTHENTIC mexican food. You definitely get your money's worth. Just go. Get a huge burrito. Sit outside (when it's not pouring). Thank me later. read more

This place is ok but not at good as el nopal or candelaria. I did like the burrito but the quesadilla wasn't worth it at all. I'd probably only go back if I was hungover. read more

Not bad...the rice really needs work because there is no seasoning on it at all. It's just plain white rice. I was fine with the pricing (8.50 with guacamole and extra salsa), and the other ingredients are ok. I'd return here again if I fail to find something else better. read more

Being from Los Angeles, where Mexican restaurants, taco stands and taco trucks are everywhere, I was very curious about this spot. I don't looooovvvve Mexican food, but I can appreciate food made with intent and quality ingredients. This place did not disappoint! We ordered the 3 taco plate (chicken, beef & house made chorizo) and chips and guacamole. Everything was super flavorful and the price wasn't bad either. Definitely a spot worth coming back to. read more

It does the trick if you are craving Mexican food. I lasted two whole weeks in the UK and France until I was dying for a taste of home (California). It's Chipotle style...you pick and choose what you want in your burrito or tacos. It's pretty good! I didn't have any of the meat so I can't comment on that, but the black beans were good and guacamole was fresh, it's full of onions so if you don't love onions you may not like the guac!! You can get a cold beer, soda or water. It's small inside and you may end up sitting with other people. I'm happy I came here!! read more

Ok. If you're looking for texmex like in the US, this will not come close. However if you're in Paris and craving texmex this is a godsend. We had the tacos, a vegetarian quesadilla and a burrito. Also chips and guacamole. Guacamole was great (although you don't get much), tacos were good, quesadilla is hard to mess up (it was good), and the burrito was just ok. Staff was pleasant. Since we speak limited French and they spoke limited English, we settled on Spanglish. read more

Satisfies the Mexican craving when your stranded in a country that really doesn't know what Mexican is, but nothing above and beyond and certainly not the same as real Mexican nor Tex Mex. They try though. Friendly staff! read more

If you are a homesick American in Paris, BocaMexa just might be exactly what you need. The prices aren't bad at all for Paris, especially given the portions. The quesadillas and burritos are really delicious and much more unique than Chipotle. I will say the sour cream (creme fraiche?) in no way resembles sour cream but that's sort of to be expected. Overall definitely one of my favorite spots. read more

BocaMexa - Red pepper quesadilla with plenty of cheese! - Mexican Near Me - Paris 05, 75

If you like Chipotle (the US version) you will love this place. It is basically Chipotle with better ingredients and a small business feel. I have been to pretty much every Mexican spot in city: Candelaria, El Guacamole, Rice and Beans, Anahuacali, and El Nopal. Boca Mexa has by far the best burritos with a terrific choice of ingredients for under 10 euros. They have black beans (not a give for Mexican restos in Paris), chorizo, chiles poblanos, chicken, nopales etc. Like at Chipotle, you oversee the making of the burrito and tell them what you want. The ingredients are far better than even at an American Chipotle. The guac be improved. Great vibe and very friendly staff who play music videos on Youtube all day. read more

The staff was pretty positive and smiley, burrito also following the attitude. Bref, no need to rush to Chipotle if you are around Mouffetard. read more

The burritos here are great! Chipotle was my favourite place to have a burrito, until I tried this place. The ingredients are so good and fresh! read more

One of the only places in Paris that actually has normal tasting Mexican food that isn't a fortune. As a Californian I was so so so happy to find this place read more

It's pretty good if you need a burrito. The beef is always overcooked and it tastes and smells like Indian food, but it is strangely good. Once you just accept that it's a little different than the standard Mexican flavors, you can really enjoy it. It's a very original burrito experience. read more

Delicious Mexican food in Paris -- who would've thought? It's open Sunday nights, which is a huge bonus, but the line was quite long. Still worth it. read more

Yum! Great for lunch. Quick, easy and cheap. You won't find better Mexican food in Paris.