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El Pelon Taqueria

4.0 (470 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican
Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Lemonade and chicken burrito
Sophie T.

I love me a good burrito. I'm talking loaded with flavors, one that doesn't fall apart in my hands, and one that doesn't ooze out a ton of juice that fall down my fingers. Pretty normal standards I'd say! El Pelon has fabulous staff. They are very hard working, friendly, and the overall service here is wicked quick. The parking can be tough as it's located in a little strip of 4 stores located between the green line train tracks and Comm Ave. Usually if I need to go anywhere in this small strip of stores, I'd plan to park up Comm Ave and walk down. :) My burrito was huge and loaded, but not my favorite to handle. It was super messy to eat. When I was done eating, our table had a huge puddle from all the juices that dripped down, and when I was done eating my hands needed to be completely washed and wiped before leaving. Not ideal but a tasty burrito for sure. A huge staple to all the BC Eagles out there. Always poppin inside. Great burrito joint all in all.

Soggy cold old meat tacos

Not only is the food disgusting but customer service is awful. Like other reviews have said, the owner here is incredibly rude. She fights tooth and nail not to have to give a refund even thought it's the right thing to do. She wouldn't give me a refund for cold soggy tacos with soggy cucumbers and the cabbage was literally limpy. The taco meat was cold and tasted stale. The worst Mexican food we have ever had. Also I noticed bad reviews are being censored guys. There is no way this place has this many stars.

Chips and salsa
Peter C.

Might be my new favorite burrito place. It feels like all the big chains are really tanking. Moe's is now complete garbage. Qdoba is slipping hardcore. Chipotle is hanging on barely. It's time for the other places so shine, and this place is doing it. Love the fresh ingredients of the burrito. Hot sauce was good too. I really felt like the ingredients were quality and I enjoyed every bite. Prices are reasonable. The down side is the salsa served with my chips. It was mostly tomato so I didn't get the onion or cilantro or even a bit of spice. It was painfully bland. Chips were ok but nothing to write home about. Lack of Mexican coke was disappointing for me, on a personal level. Overall the burrito was the star. I will be back for the burrito The interior seating is tight but they made the most of the space. I think there were 4 tables and also a counter. Parking is ok with a handful of spots next to the building, but the intersection is weird with the T stop there.

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Emily C.

This is one of those spots that BC students love! It's so convenient to order from here, both in store and online. They're usually always busy and I can see why. They have amazing burritos and their chips are also bomb. My favorite is the fish burrito. It's packed with fried fish, rice, beans, lettuce and just so delicious! Plus, add guac just because guac is great too. Their tortas are okay. It looks pretty smushed and doesn't have as much meat in it as I'd like. It also gets soggy quickly. Their quesadillas are pretty good and their plates as well but I would always go for a burrito. You can never go wrong with that! I always prefer the chicken over the steak as well cause the steak can be tough and hard to chew at times.

Plato's with steak
Ashlyn K.

This place is cute. In a neighborhood. Very limited seating inside. Plenty picnic tables outside. Street parking but limited due to it being in a neighborhood. The food was amazing. Great portion size, great flavor, didn't take long to make food. It was filling as well. You don't have to break the bank to eat here. Very good prices. If you're in town take a walk over enjoy the scenery, probably a doable walk from nearby hotels. Yelp $5 flan, it cost $5 even without checking in. It's small. It was okay. Just stick to the food no flan.

Passion mojito is very good.

I be there twice and try different options, but it want my favor. Drinks definitely, yes.. Appetizers is the better option.

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Great burritos. good prices. Quick and friendly service. Keep doing what you're doing!

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2 years ago

wet burrito tastes like nothing. Tried the tacos a couple months ago those are bad too. Don't go here, they are not trying anymore

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3 years ago

Easily the best burritos we've had in Boston. The service is great, and the quality of the food. Just superb. We really enjoy coming here.

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3 years ago

Friendly staff and low-priced, yet delicious food! Definitely recommend the quesadillas.

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4 years ago

For a small little hole in the wall joint, this place packs some serious flavor into their food. Shockingly cheap for what you get IMO.

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El Pelon Taqueria - mexican - Updated May 2026

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