Umami Tsunami Taqueria in Dorchester is an absolute hidden gem. It has that authentic small…read moremom-and-pop spot feel that you don't find as often anymore, and you can tell right away that the focus is on great food and great service. The birria tacos are incredible--perfectly crispy tortillas, packed with tender, flavorful meat, melted cheese, and served with a rich consommé that takes them to another level. Every bite is packed with flavor and tastes like it's made with real care. If you go on Taco Tuesday, it's even better. Their Taco Tuesday deals are awesome and make it easy to try a few different tacos without spending much. It's easily one of the best Taco Tuesday spots around. What also stands out is the staff. genuinely friendly, welcoming, and makes you feel like a regular even if it's your first time there. That kind of hospitality combined with amazing food is hard to beat. Between the authentic mom-and-pop vibe, incredible birria tacos, great Taco Tuesday specials, and super friendly staff, Umami Tsunami Taqueria is definitely a place I'll keep coming back to.

We wanted to give a local spot some business so we ordered 2 burrito bowls and an order of…read moreempanadas. Both burrito bowls were missing the rice and beans and did not have any sauce. Very disappointing. We moved on to the empanadas to find out that all three were the wrong flavor. I called the restaurant to let them know about the mistakes but before I could fully explain anything they quickly blamed the delivery service. Unless they let Grubhub come into the kitchen and make the food not sure how it's there fault. With so many great places to eat it the area we won't be wasting our money here and I suggest you don't either

The food here is amazing. There are so many great places to eat in Boston, El Barrio is an absolute…read moremust. The entire staff is always friendly whenever I stop in and I have been coming here for years. I plan to keep coming back for many more. My go-to orders are the steak burrito, birria trio, chicken quesadillas, and beef empanadas. One of the best birria I have tasted in a while. You can request their hot sauce on the side too which I do every visit. Highly recommend :D!

It's been a while and there's very few spots close to north Quincy I like for Mexican food. I would…read moresay they have all your usuals but no authentic Mexican food like tamales, enchiladas, etc. More modern, mostly popular food. Although taste wise they are above average, they are quite expensive. Trio tacos are $15 for 3, meaning $5/ea. I will say consistently they require more time as stated. You'll end up waiting an extra 10 mins or so past the stated time needed. I got take out but it's a small place with 3 small tables for seating so they could seat 10 people indoors

They did a great job with drink and food presentation. I asked the server about the sangrias and…read moreshe wasn't super helpful but I decided on the red, and she brought me the white. Which was fine because for our second round we both got the red sangria, which was delicious! The bartender and kitchen is , the server unfortunately is the only reason why this review lost a star. We loved sitting by the window on a summer evening, it was a perfect spot to catch up or hang out with friends!

This is one of my favorite places to get tacos. The atmosphere is just right, the staff is amazing…read moreand it's good enough for a family or a lunch date. I highly recommend you try them.

Absolutamente delicioso!!!!!!! I had the queso carne taco, birria tacos and a passionfruit…read moremargarita. Everything was great. The vibe is chill and upbeat. The service could have been better, but he was busy. Food is for sure 10/10 would highly recommend!!!!!

First time visiting this place. Hostess was welcoming and cheerful. No available tables so sat at…read morethe bar. Only one bartender, so she was very busy flying solo. Loved how cool she looked shaking 2 drinks. Food was good, drinks were good. Bartender was nice and friendly. Only downfall was that the bartender didn't dry her hands on a towel. I watched her make drinks, dip fruit into salts, then dried both her hands on her rear end‍! Yup, just swiped her hands on her rear/jeans, then went to grab some mint to garnish the drinks. I immediately took the garnishes out of my glass. So, if you're not a germaphobe, then go for it! Vibe was cool, food was good, drinks were tasty, but at $15, wish there was more than a half glass worth...since the rest is ice. But maybe that's how it is at most places. Would I come back? Sure, lucky I have a strong immune system!

This place is delicious. We went twice last week. The…read morepastor and carnitas soft tacos are sooo good and the combo comes with a good amount of mixed rice and beans. Also had the grilled chicken bowl which was excellent. This has probably earned go-to status for when we visit our friends in Rozzie. They have some nice booths and tables though it's more of a really nice takeout place.

Ordered food to go from here and I'm happy I did. I placed the order online with a few requests and…read morethey followed the special instructions perfectly. I will say my order took about 10-15 minutes longer than anticipated (timing provided online) Inside the restaurant is spacious and clean. Queso fries : 9/10 I added ground beef and tomatoes (and sour cream when I got home) because I wanted to remake the border fries from Taco Bell, and these were amazing. Fries could've been a little crispier and tomatoes spread out or on the side so the fries don't get soggier. Chicharron taco 4/10 Nothing special and pretty dry and lacking flavor Chicken shrimp steak fajitas 8/10 Everything was seasoned very well but the shrimp was a little over cooked. The rice Spanish rice they provide is flavorful along with the black beans. Grilled chicken bowl 7/10 Would've given it an extra star but the cheese melting and just sticking to everything drives me nuts. I also don't like having to cut up my own chicken, but that's a preference. ((I asked for the sour cream and pico on the side so they wouldn't be hot)

I was in there just now and the guy at the register had the best customer service I've experienced…read morein 20 years of going to restaurants. He's a natural. I think his name was Izhar M. Wow. Great food as always (Chicken Tinga Torta and Birria Tacos Trio with a Grapefruit Jarrito) but that dude is ON POINT. I didn't have any problems or anything that might need good customer service but I see a bright future with him. Just wanted to report that because of how much it blew me away.

Coming from California, I wasn't sure what to expect from a local taco spot in Boston, but…read moreChilacates pleasantly surprised me. We visited the location near Samuel Adams Brewery, and the moment you step inside, you're practically face-to-face with the cashier. The place is tiny, with just a few barstools along the wall, but it doesn't seem like a spot where people linger. It has the feel of a true neighborhood taco shop. Locals stop in for a quick bite or grab their food to go, and workers come in, order, and are back out the door in no time. I ordered a carne asada taco and a veggie taco. The carne asada was flavorful, but the veggie taco completely exceeded my expectations. Instead of the usual peppers and onions, it was loaded with fresh corn, eggplant, zucchini, cauliflower, and a mix of peppers that added great flavor and texture. It was colorful, fresh, and filling without feeling heavy. The real standout, though, was their homemade habanero salsa. It packed incredible flavor with a serious kick. I could still feel the heat lingering on my tongue long after I finished eating. I loved every second of it.

Needed a quick bite and found Dora's close to our Airbnb. Very basic but clean small restaurant…read more Placed our order and got our chips n salsa first. Some of the best salsa I've ever had. Not too hot not too chunky just right. Chips were salted just right too. Our tacos were very good and came out quickly. If you need a fast, good Mexican meal check em out!

Food was delicious and service was amazing. Not too far from the water if youre interested in that…read morekind of stuff. You stay classy, Boston.

The food here is so delicious! I'm absolutely coming back. The service was also amazing, and all…read morethe workers were really nice. Overall, it's the best place to relax and enjoy some good food!

What a great burrito. I actually don't crave them that often but was today and also wanted to be a…read morelittle healthy, so I ordered a veggie. Instead of just peppers and onions they had a very nice mix of fresh veggies. Packed well in a heavy burrito and with a side of the green salsa, I was very happy. Will try some meat ones when I get the craving again.

This is the best place to go to in Harvard Square for late night eats. I've never been in before…read moremidnight, but in the early hours of the morning, I love it. It's not always the tidiest place since you've got customers coming in after the bars, but the tacos are delicious. I like the carnitas best, but thought the steak was good on my recent visit. Top them with the pickled jalapenos or the mango habanero salsa. Both have a legit kick!

The burritos aren't cheap but the quality makes it worth it. Unlike the last couple of places, I've…read moretried to order at, these people actually had someone behind the counter taking an order, fulfilling it, and actually providing the food. I know this seems like a very low bar, but out of the three places I tried to get food at today, this was the only one that was able to meet it so I will give the credit where it's due. Definitely try the California burrito!

Birria tacos no doubt. Queso leaves alot to the imagination. Chips are freshly made.read more

First time here and unfortunately, I don't think I'll be back. The location itself was well kept…read moreand they have a few picnic tables outside. I ordered online because I needed to be in and out, and my order was ready when I arrived. The staff was also very friendly. I ordered the birria tacos, chips and queso, and chicken empanadas. The empanada was a huge disappointment. It was extremely dry and didn't have much flavor at all. The birria tacos were okay. The meat itself was good, but there were way too many onions for my liking. The chips and queso were honestly awful. I took one bite and ended up throwing the whole thing away. I wouldn't even consider it queso -- it was more like cheese water. I dipped one chip in it and it was so watery and tasted so bad that I immediately tossed it. There's no indoor seating and no bathroom, which isn't necessarily a dealbreaker for a quick takeout spot, but for almost $30 for the meal, I definitely expected more. Unfortunately, the food just wasn't worth the price for me.