Great birria tacos!!! Also excellent fish tacos. Those are my personal favorites. Everything else is good too. read more

" Yummy tacos , fresh and delicious " We came in for some tacos today ! They tasted fresh and delicious. One of the best I have had . The staff was friendly and vibe is welcoming. Parking is difficult but manageable. read more

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This is a review of the platanos (plantains): for each of the past 4 visits over several months, they've sucked. I mean dry, mealy, like they're stale or something. Little taste. Oh, except a little like fish from the oil. Time to change it? Plantains should be sweet and juicy, not like this. El Pelon, which I've been patronizing for more than 15 years, can do better. Please fix this. read more

El Pelon Taqueria - Plantanos - Mexican Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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I stop here every time I'm in the area. It's a great little taqueria with a simple menu of bold flavors. The fish burrito with a small horchata leaves me fat and happy! The staff is friendly and their food is consistent. And I can't forget about the incredible pricing. If you want a quick, authentic bite, give El Pelon a try. read more

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. read more

El Pelon Taqueria - Lemonade and chicken burrito - Mexican Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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. read more

El Pelon Taqueria - Soggy cold old meat tacos - Mexican Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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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. read more

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Bad service, bags are literally so light my food fell out and food doesn't have much flavor the previous times ive had food from here. The food here is so bland that it's practically an insult to Mexican cuisine! The lady at the register also needs better customer service skills, took a call instead of taking my order and made me repeat my order read more

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

My go-to place in college. It's always so busy in there with a line but it moves fairly quickly. The food is amazing with lots of sauces to choose from. read more

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. read more

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Today I tried the "El Guapo" burrito from El Pelon taqueria on Commonwealth Avenue, which is with steak and plantains and salsa and crema. Interesting mix of flavors-- I applaud how fresh a and authentic their steak tasted. I would like to provide, however, two criticisms: (1) everything had the same texture, which was kind of mushy, especially the plantains. An easy solution would be some fresh pico de gallo or another sharp vegetable (there was lettuce but not enough to combat the lack of texture). (2) there was not enough cheese, since I only noticed it in my final bite, likely because it was clumped together and not evenly spread. Surprisingly, the rice and beans stood out as two of its best elements because of their full flavor. A good burrito for 10.95 before tax, but not worth the praise it receives on Yelp. It did not taste as unique or eye-popping as advertised. read more

This place is really hit or miss. Today i got a burrito where the flour tortilla was raw and weirdly hard to chewy and the steak was so over cooked it hurt my jaw. The pico was strangely icy! It was just so unpleasant! I think there is a lot of good things about this spot, but the past few times I've eaten here it's not been great. I wish it would do better! Especially because sits getting expensive! read more

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. read more

El Pelon Taqueria - Plato's with steak - Mexican Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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A bit disappointing. I will say that the tortilla is cooked well and the cheese is good but the steak I had was a little burnt. You definitely don't want any crunch meat in a quesadilla. Should be tender and juicy. Also for the pico de gallo, I found it to be bland and watery. I put it in my quesadilla but made it a bit mushy. Then the last part is that the pico wasn't even that great, tasted as if an amateur made it. The elements didn't jive well. It tasted like I was tasted separate ingredients as opposed to a sauce. Then, they had a lack of side hot sauces. Either they're hiding them for the sake of the coronavirus or quite simply, they just don't have it. read more

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

El Pelon Taqueria - Passion mojito is very good. - Mexican Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Can't speak to the parking etc., because we just walked right off the BC campus, but great fresh tacos and burritos. You can taste the homemade quality. Highly recommend for a quick meal. read more

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

Never had Mexican like this before! Such a treat when visiting Boston from California! We have some amazing Mexican food where we live is great, but this was different! It was so good! read more

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.

Great takeout spot by BC! Inexpensive. Easy to order online. Friendly workers at register. Try El Guapo burrito. It has plantains inside...yum! The lemonade from the soda fountain was amazing. There are a few tables inside, but the vibe is definitely takeaway. Head across the street to picnic on the BC campus. read more

Located across from Boston college , good location bordering newton and Boston . If you like authentic Mexican food this is one of the place to come. Been here so many times since I worked in the area. I usually get the el guapo bowl which is consistently good and you have to request for the green hot sauce to go along with the meal. The burritos are also good here. It gets pretty packed after 12pm and seats are limited inside. Decent price and affordable. read more

El Pelon Taqueria - Chicken burrito - Mexican Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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This place was our first attempt at trying mexican food in Boston and unfortunately had to order as takeout to be delivered to our airbnb.It was also one of our first attempts using the yelp order online feature. Ordering online/delivery: My boyfriend made the mistake of going by pictures which seem to not coordinate with the actual meal description and got salsa rather than the plantains he wanted. This I could see being a glitch so I don't necessarily blame the restaurant for its just something to be aware of and hopefully get corrected. Quality: I believe the quality was unfortunetly lowered with delivery. We were missing an item and the food was a little cold but otherwise the the food was yummy and worth giving a second try but next time we'll check it out in person! read more

This is a favorite of BC students and local residents alike. Great for a quick bite, bringing back to your dorm room, or a sit down meal. The meat is full of flavor, only complemented by the homemade hot sauce. The guac is homemade and a perfect balance of lime and cilantro. The quesadillas are bursting with cheesy goodness and the chips are clearly homemade and given to you warm. The decor is authentic and homey with tons of friendly faces to greet you. There are even some some wonderful succulents! Stop by to get your favorite meal or a t shirt to be known and respected by the BC community! read more

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We hit up El Pelon before a basketball game at Boston College (Go Heels!!!). Found the restaurant through Yelp, and was lured in by the food pictures. The chips, salsa, and guacamole were excellent. My fish taco was good, although I'm not a huge fan of corn tortillas & things got a bit messy. Only three stars because parking was a bit tough (street parking), we initially had no place to sit (very limited seating), and it was really cold inside with people coming in and out constantly. May be best for take out, but still a great location near the college. read more

El Pelon Taqueria - Fish Tacos! - Mexican Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Somewhat busy around 6:15pm on a Wednesday. Pros: -Fried plantains. Yes. Cons: -Chewy steak. -- El Guapo Burrito ($9.58 with tax) Easily 2 meals. I requested no cheese or sour cream but I think they also left off the salsa, which was unfortunate. (EDIT: thanks to the manager Lucia for the hyper fast reply and pointing out that the salsa is hard to see since it's super liquid-y and it was probably included since that's the only spicy component). The plantains are clearly the best thing about this burrito, and they're great and abundant. There's a slight spice that's a perfect compliment to the sweetness. The downside is that the steak is too chewy. I'm not sure if it's possible, but ideally swap the steak for chicken (or maybe pork). read more

It pains me to say this, but El Pelon has really gone downhill. Their main problem is consistency. You can order the same thing each time and you have no idea what you are going to get. Once in awhile it will be good, but you are mostly going to get some combination of burnt meat that can't really be chewed, ingredient proportions that are way off, lack of seasoning, and poorly rolled burritos. I really hope they put a new emphasis on quality control of their ingredients and training staff to make a consistent, good product. Right now they are all over the place and it's not very good. read more

Located by the Boston College stop of the B line is Crazy Dough, and beside it is El Pelon of Fenway fame. Yes, they now have two branches and one of them is closer to the BC population. We managed to score a table as one opened up at just the right time. They don't have a lot of tables, but there are also a few seats along the counter along the wall by the soda fountain. Order at the counter and they'll call your name when your order is ready. Careful though if your food arrives in a tin - the bottom might be quite hot! Speaking of which, the Plantains - Lightly fried until golden brown. Served with fire roasted salsa.$4.25 - was a generous portion of the sweet sliced fruit. I ate it without the sauce since that was hot and I'm a spice wimp. I came for the Pescado tacos - Crispy cornmeal and spice encrusted Cod topped with arbol Chile Mayo, limed Onions, pickled cabbage and cucumbers $6.95 - which arrived two per order, but was sad when the tortilla all too easily crumbled underneath my fish. I wasn't crazy about the flavors either as last night's version at the bar at 51 Lincoln (though twice the price) was much preferred of the two. The Pollo (grilled chicken) Quesadillas $4.95 was simple and served with a fresh tomato salsa. They have hardly any veggie options so we added the Calabacitas (veggie) Butternut squash, zucchini, tomatoes & Onions $2.75 to our order to round out the meal. They were well flavored but rather mushy in texture. read more

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Ordered takeout from here tonight for the 3rd time. Very good, as it has been every time. Food: 5/5 We got chips, guac, and fire roasted salsa to start. Their chips are thick, and nicely salty. The guac is tasty & reliable, while the fire roasted salsa is served warm, smoky, a little heat and good flavor. We also tried both the chicken and fish burritos. Both very good--especially the fish (unusual to find such a good fish burrito at a fast casual joint). Definitely our favorite burritos in the Boston area, that we've tried! Service: 5/5 Food ready quickly and on time. Haven't had much other interaction with staff since we've ordered online. read more

This spot has been a staple to the Boston College community for years before my arrival and I hope for years following. The burritos and quesadillas are pretty decent no matter what protein you choose. The fillings are very evenly spread and you get a good amount of each. The only thing was that I wish there was more salsa inside of them....but that's why they give you some salsa on the side to drizzle on top before each bite. May be worth asking for some extra though, sometimes what they normally give isn't enough. They are relatively quick in getting orders out, but they can get crowded during peak lunch and early dinner times. They close sort of early for the college crowd but it's worth going earlier for. It may not be the beeeest Mexican food I've ever had but for Boston area and with it being right next to campus it is more than enough. read more

I ordered from their website, and then picked up. Love the décor inside- lots of cool Mexican items. I ordered a burrito and an horchata (sweet cinnamon-y rice milk). They didn't have horchata, so I ended up getting a Mexican coke (made with cane sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup). Got the el guapo burrito. It was well wrapped- stayed warm, even after the long walk home. Had really nicely grilled and flavorful steak, all the fixings, and sweet fried plantains. I think this will have to become my new go-to burrito spot in the area. read more

Been searching for a new burrito place and I'm excited to say I might've just found it! I had the Pollo Burrito with a side of chips and can of Coke (wanted a Mexican Coke, but they ran out). The burrito tasted fresh and delicious, chips were a tad cold but they were nicely salted (a big plus in my book) and you could tell they were made in-house (another plus), and the Coke with a cup of ice was the nice finishing touch to top it all off. The ambience was warm and welcoming (seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis for those who want to dine in), and the staff and service (super quick) were great. Only negative thing to say is parking could be problematic during the day time, but it's certainly worth your time if you're in the area. Will be back to try the "El Guapo!" read more

Delicious burritos and they're the perfect size. Stuffed but not to grotesque. My favorite is the guapo burrito and their chips are the best! Super crunchy. read more

El Pelon Taqueria - El Guapo Burrito with Chips and Salsa to go - Mexican Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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I've driven by this place a million times and finally stopped in for some burro's to go. Chicken Burro (get it spicy) had a nice kick to it but I wasn't super impressed. I think I like Anna's better. Husby said the chicken was grey, but he accidentally got some rogue steak in his and said that was really good! haha. Next time i'll try the fish taco's based on other reviews. I like the pix on the wall of patrons wearing El Pelon shirts all over the globe...especially this one (see pix) buwahahah....caliente! read more

El Pelon Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Quality control has gone way down. Many times you get meat that is burnt and barely chewable in the burrito. It is not that hard to not have that happen! read more

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

Just as good as the location in Fenway. There is just something about the char on their steak that keeps me coming back! I usually do the El Guapo burrito or fish tacos. I wish they had an option for salads but I'm not complaining. read more

This was one of the worst, driest burritos I have ever had. I used to frequent the Boston location which was amazing. I have this location a try and it was terrible. Burrito had no flavor, I asked for extra spicy and it was mediocre and mild at best. I had really high hopes, Please improve. read more

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.

HOLY MOLY GUACAMOLE! This place is phenomenal. I got the steak burrito without beans, chips salsa and guacamole for $6.75, and the plantains, and I've got to say it was one of the best orders I've ever had. Delivery was FAST. I'm talking about 20 minutes which is rare for my deliveries. Now the burrito was great, but the reason why this is 4 stars and not 5 is because I felt that the guacamole and salsa sides were way over priced for their portion size. $7 for a tiny little cup of both. I thought the fried plantains were also going to be sweet, but it was kind of bland. read more