El Hupil was a large disappointment. We got takeout this evening, it was horrible. No flavor at all, just a gross sloppy mess. My girlfriend took one bight and that was it. The rice was the only thing she would even touch, the beans were utterly disgusting. We will never, ever being going back. Ever. Oh, and get this, what kind of Mexican place does not have peppers and onion available to put in a burrito? El Hupil apparently. Insanity read more

Awesome local Mexican restaurant! We were immediately greeted with a smile by the host Rory, he was very friendly and welcoming starting our visit off great. The food was delicious and the service was prompt. Would definitely recommend this restaurant if you are looking for authentic Mexican cuisine! read more

We just moved to the area and everyone recommended this place for authentic Mexican food. We loved it! Food was hot and deliciously spiced. The restaurant is kind of tucked away which made me think it would be tiny, but it was spacious enough to distance during COVID, and they have a lot of outdoor seating. read more

Best Mexican food in the metro Northwest. Eaten there multiple times and always satisfied. Usually get a seafood burrito or fish tacos. Nice Cadillac Margaritas too. Oscars burritos is very solid too. read more

We have been going to the Maynard location for a few months now and the service has always been iffy. Today was the worst, we went for lunch. We were told to seat at any open table. We waited 15 minutes and we had to ask for a menu. However, in the 15 minutes 2 other parties showed up, they had menus, water, chips and their orders were being taken. What was the difference? We are Hispanic!!! The odd thing is that the Acton location is a lot friendlier!!! I wish Yelp had negative stars!!! read more

Good inexpensive yet tasty food. I enjoyed the mole burrito especially. Clean, well lighted. Fun family pictures on the walls. read more

El Huipil - Mexican Near Me - Maynard, Massachusetts

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This is probably the best taquería I have found in Massachusetts. And for what it is worth, I grew up in Southern California and travel the country scouting out the best taquerías (not that I travel for the reason, but I am constantly on the road and that what I do when I travel). It would definitely satisfy anyone with truly "authentic" tastes, and the carne asada tacos (steak) were exceptional. So was the rice and beans, which is even more rare in Massachusetts. The atmosphere is of course casual, but also friendly. Was all gringos dining when I was there. But very, very good food. read more

Great fish tacos! We moved from Texas and this is the closest thing to proper Mexican good we have good in the state. tuzgiw-7Cuwxi-sekzot

Good food, reasonable price, lousy service. Took forever to get a menu even though 3 waitresses were standing around and then the waitress stood over us and expected us to decide instantly. Same problems when paying the bill. Kind of treat the customers as if they were bothersome. Too bad because the food is okay and the price about average. read more

What a find! And it was a find because it is in the back behind the buildings on Main street off a parking lot (drove around the block a couple of times, finally found it behind the halfway cafe). Easy parking at least. Ok, so the place is nice enough clean looking and cozy. The wait staff was nice for NE where cracking a smile is done with the jaws of life (even though they usually have a heart of gold, I think the cold just freezes their face better than botox!) and I started with a Negro. Then had the best chorizo quesadilla ever, thin dough with a big of crips on it and really tasty cheese and chorizo without overpowering the whole dish. Well balanced, and the Gauc was fresh and very good as were the diced tomatoes. Then to reward myself further for this great little find I had the steak fajitas (and another negro modello) and I was truly in Socal heaven (minus the sun and warmth). I was amused by the narco corridos they were playing on the sound system and the whole place just seemed like something out of Tarantino movie after a few beers but with really good food and no danger :) This is place that will soon recognize my face as a regular! They are getting their full bar license in a month I was told so beer and wine available until it is Margarita time. Woo Hoo! read more

I love Mexican food and to me El Huipil food is good, but not the best you can find near by. They charge you for every little extra thing in your burrito and it ends up being the most expensive burrito you ever bought. And when you order take out it takes foreverrrr for them to make it. read more

Great drinks!! Their margaritas are huge! Ive had their tacos which I enjoy and another chicken dish that I can not remember the name of. They have a nice outdoor set up right now too! I think if you order from them you can get a free or discounted ice cream from the theatre creamery across the street. read more

My wife and I absolutely love this place. We both come from Central American families and we both feel like we're at home just by sitting in this place. The food IS authentic and very delicious. The tacos are amazing and I highly recommend getting the Alonso's Mole. Most places mole is sweet like BBQ sauce but this place has REAL mole sauce. Not too spicy buy not too sweet, just perfect. My only complaint is that their pazole isn't spicy but it's still tasty. I probably being biased because I'm comparing their pazole to my grandmother's. read more

I really like the food but depends on the day, taste different every single time, the service is just ok so I decided to do a take out instead and the kid ALWAYS ASK FOR TIP minimum of 18% I'm not cheap but I don't like when they ask me on the screen for tip!! Pretty annoying!!!! And please don't charge for tortillas!! If you can go to the one in Acton waaayyy better!!!! read more

This review comes after our second visit here. The first time it was good, though honestly, the quality of beef was discouraging. The second visit was an improvement. If I could, I would make this 3.5 stars. We got the tacos al pastor, a chicken burrito for The Boy, and a cheese and bean taco and chicken taco. The pastor was very good. The chicken in both meals were good. The two tacos were a little bland in terms of seasoning, but fine. The spicy watermelon margarita was amazing. Friends there loved the mixed drinks, too. This is what pushes this nice little place towards 4 stars. We will return again and again. read more

Stopped in for lunch for work. Only 1 table other than us for lunch on a Thursday. I wasn't sure if it was the food or service. Food was pretty good and staff ( I think it was the owner) was very nice but it was odd that no one was there. It's not fancy and there is a small bar, but it was cute. I hope they get busier. Seems this area is hurting for business read more

We stopped by on a weekend afternoon. A few tables had small groups. The hostess was seated at a table. She didn't stand up to seat us but asked us to seat ourselves. Our waitress took our drink orders fairly quickly. We got a round of house margaritas. Unfortunately, they don't do pitchers. The margaritas were a good value, fairly strong but good flavor. One of my friends asked for a second and a glass of water when our food arrived. The waitress brought the marg over quickly but the water never showed up. We all got chills rellenos. They were very good and came with a spicy, chipotle sauce. Beans had good flavor but were a little watery. Again, the food was pretty good, flavorful and spicy. The service was a little lacking. Servers members of staff were playing on their phones, video chatting/snap chatting, or watching tv. I understand, it was a quiet afternoon but c'mon. read more

Exceptional service, amazing and authentic food, and great drinks! When we lived in Maynard we went here at least once every week!

I've gotten take out from huipil many times and usually enjoy it. But not last night, the carnitas burrito was so fatty I couldn't eat it. Big nasty globs of fat. They were crowded when I picked up. I guess they were running out of pork and decided to give me cuttings read more

Pre pandemic this was one of our main go to spots. The owners care and make every effort to give their customers the best possible experience. I trust that they are making every effort to give guests a positive and safe pandemic experience and highly recommend if you are looking for a good take out spot. read more

This is a nice quiet little spot between Summer and Main streets in Maynard with ample parking even with the nearby parking ramp currently out of service. Setting is bright and fun Food is excellent and I have always gotten good portions. Service is prompt - you can order at your table and don't have to go up to the counter as many people do assuming you order and sit, but this is not the case. They serve beer and wine so if you looking to drink tequila shots until you put your head through a wall this is not the spot for you. Try the flan or churros as well! read more

I have been to El Huipil more times than I have counted, and have had them cater two parties. The food is delicious. The portions sizes are perfect and the menu is huge. It's a family run place and service is fine - you order at the front and then they'll bring it to you - and everyone is nice. It's definitely good for kids; El Huipil has a fun, colorful atmosphere and plenty of menu options for the young ones. As for catering, the food is still just as good (we had burritos and chicken quesadillas for the last party, my younger sister's birthday party) and everything went smoothly. The best part about the catering and what makes El Huipil a little more unique are the Mexican sodas, the Jarritos. In every flavor you can imagine; the basics like strawberry and orange and lime, and more interesting flavors like grapefruit, mango, pineapple, and tamarind. It doesn't matter if you'd rather have a beer, when you go to El Huipil, try a Jarritos. I recommend pineapple or mango, but aside from the strawberry (which was way to sweet and syrupy for me), they're all good. read more

Best Mexican food in the state. Been multiple times, staff is great. Can get sporadically crowded

Pretty good. Nothing terribly wrong but too much ice in the margaritas and the plates were cold so when they put the food on them the food immediately cools down. Worth a revisit read more

I went here for a friend's birthday party. It was a Wednesday. The food took about 15 minutes. The food did not disappoint, all the food that came to our table was great except it wasn't our food. The service was the real problem here. A member of our group ordered 3 tacos and only 1 came. The waiter insisted he only ordered 1. But not only that, every order had at least 1 ingredient that wasn't ordered, in some cases 3. I would recommend this restaurant but you have to be extremely descriptive about your order. read more

While there are days, especially in the summer, when their service can be slow, I love this place. Their food has gotten consistently better since the days of it being a takeout burrito counter. They make the best margaritas around. read more

Update after having been back many more times: I'm hooked. The live music is totally charming and even when totally pack and with a line winding through the restaurant, everyone seems to be having a fine time and is willing to wait for great food. We love the margaritas, and the ceviche is really delicious! Nicest service ever. This place is located really close to Nason Street Laundromat and is a great place to pop in for a quick margarita and snack while your clothes are drying. The chips and guacamole are complimentary, which is nice. The guac has good flavor but very odd texture- not a deal breaker, but makes me wonder what's in it. The tacos are extremely mildly seasoned. My boyfriend likes to get hot sauce on the side. Tamales are good too. I don't think I've ever had Mexican food so mildly seasoned before, which may not be appealing to some people. But if what you're looking for is super nice people, tasty cold drinks, and convenience, this place fits the bill! We've been back a few times already. read more

This is a great place to eat. We've been here a few times, never disappointed. Very clean, comfortable, family orient d environment.

Tasty. Owner came over and introduced herself personally. Very sweet people. I found out about El Huipil a couple weeks ago because I'm new to the area... I've already gone 3 times and bring my guests whenever they come to visit. read more

My all-time favorite. Get the chili rellenos! Great food, drinks atmosphere and owned-run by a great family.

Been going here since they opened. The family is very nice. The menu has grown since the beginning, and I've never been disappointed. I miss eating inside, because I like the atmosphere but we're happy to get takeout until life gets back to some kind of normal. Great place! Full bar. read more

Best margaritas in Maynard. Choose a tequila besides Cuervo. Chicken chimichanga was very good. They make there own hot sauce. Overall a superior Mexican restaurant. read more

Wow- this is particularly bad Mexican food. I'm biased coming from San Diego, but this is really awful. The tacos were dry (carnitas) and the al pastor had a weird flavor. We got the enchilada and Chile Reyano dish and it was cold with runny beans. I don't know how they managed to serve cold food- the cheese in the Chile reyano wasnt even melted. Awful. At least they couldn't mess up the bottled negro model. read more

I don't know why I keep trying Mexican places in this area, because they have all been like this - completely devoid of flavor. I had to drown my food in some leftover taco sauce from the back of my fridge to make it edible because I don't think they even so much as put salt and pepper on this stuff. read more

It's about time that great Mexican fare come to our neighborhood. El Huipil is authentic, friendly, delicious, and the perfect take-out meal. My husband and I go at least once a week and are always satisfied. The Pollo al Mole is my personal favorite, but we also love the burritos, the enchiladas and the Tacos al Pastor (as someone who has lived in Mexico I can tell you that they're the real deal). A recent addition to the menu is the Posole, a hearty and flavorful soup. Fabulous. A place does not have to be fine dining to merit 5 stars. It only needs to serve delicious food and be authentic to itself. In this case, El Huipil is tasty, affordable, wholesome food, served up fast. Here's hoping that many more people set out to experience this hidden gem! read more

I stopped by yesterday and got the tacos for only $2.50. But I did add sour cream (50 cents) and guacamole ($1). The owner was very nice. I really enjoyed the tacos with chicken. I think I would have enjoyed them less without adding either guacamole or sour cream (preferably guacamole). I enjoyed everything. And I liked the atmosphere. I'm surprised that at least one person complained about the prices. If I remember correctly, everything was well under $10. I'm looking forward to going back. read more

First, this place is really basic. Don't bring anyone here to impress them with the decor or the view. You order from the counter and they bring it to the table. Basic is perfectly fine at times. The food, however, is really, really good. I get the shredded beef super burrito (includes rices, beans and some other stuff). GREAT! Everyone else really liked there food. Really good sauces. Bottom line: Basic place, great food and great prices. I'll bet I end up there as least once a month. :) read more

Unfortunately this will be my last trip to El Huipil. I decided to give the chicken wing appetizer a try and it turned out to be a mistake. Have you ever gone into a grocery store and got a tub full of wings for like 5 bucks ? Well these identical frozen wings are what they serve except you get 8 for 8 dollars! WTF!! Can you say RIP OFF??? read more

Excellent tacos and delicious drinks. We went here pretty regularly for a year or so and always left satisfied. We haven't been back for a little while because we started noticing that the place was getting a little dirty-- the walls were sticky and there was visible food splatter on them from previous customers. I'm still happy to give it four stars because the food is worth it. read more

Great authentic Mexican food. My husband loved this burrito, raved about the green sauce. My tacos were awesome. Rice was a bit bland but still tasty. Margaritas were strong and now too sweet. Very nice staff, good service. Live music was a nice touch too. Will definitely return!!! read more