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    El Sarape

    3.2 (404 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Updated 1 month ago

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    EL SARAPE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    My enchiladas and soup - A dining table with Mexican food, including rice and sauce, along with drinks and utensils, in a restaurant environment.

    Service was fine. Chips where kinda stale and salsa was yummy. Got my order wrong (I wanted 2 chicken enchiladas and 1 beef but gave me the opposite). Food was overall good but the soup I could've gone without. I liked the enchiladas, the beans were some of the better beans I've had and the rice was fine. Very quick service though. Dimly lit and looked authentic.

    Our table of food and drinks (over an hour at the table and only had 2 rounds of drinks)
    Caitlin C.

    I loved this place about 15 years ago and revisited it last month and was terribly disappointed. I remember the portions being amazing and the drinks being excellent but both were less than subpar along with the service that was taking forever-30 minutes to get the first round of drinks left us ordering the next round upon arrival. My brother's girlfriend insisted this was a place she had to go when in town from Georgia and she was equally dissatisfied with her regular dish. I wish she had listened and tried Ocho Cafe instead though I was excited to revisit the place prior to the lackluster experience. Ambiance is meh; I preferred the former location as it seemed more intimate and authentic compared to simply loud and crowded.

    Chips
    Mark T.

    Folks, I have discovered a new kind of taco! My experience has put tacos into a false dichotomy of two categories: 1. Your Americanized taco. Protein, lettuce, tomato, cheese. I think Taco Bell, and you get what I'm talking about. 2. Your more traditional taco. Protein, onion, cilantro, and maybe a little sauce. These were something that doesn't fit neatly into either category. Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining in the slightest! Are these the best tacos I ever had? No. But they were something different, unique, and tasty! What made them unique was that the vegetable elements! Except for the lettuce, these were fajita-style! The tacos were also topped with a little cheese. These tacos were incredibly well-balanced and did not lose their contents within a bite-and-a-half. The proteins and veggies were tasty, with the jalapenos adding a light, pleasant heat. Lettuce on top gave a nice touch of freshness too! I'll put it to you this way: if you want tacos that are more in your face, then these are not for you. If you're okay with flavors and textures that are a little bit milder and more subdued, then I would definitely give these a try. Also, to close out my review of the tacos: I really love that you're able to mix-and-match beef and pork! I wish there was a third option so I can have the trifecta! The Classica Margarita was alright. I personally like to know my alcohol contains alcohol, and this margarita tasted a little on the mild side. Then again, I fully admit I could be talking out of my behind here. The chips and salsa also left something to be desired. They were surprisingly bland. All it took was a little salt and pepper to breathe some much-needed life into them. It's a simple change that makes a huge difference. The service was good, though I will admit it could have been a little more attentive considering the restaurant was not very busy at the time. Then again, I realized this isn't some fancy restaurant with monogrammed napkins and servers in bowties, so I will cut them some slack. I'm not a monster, you know! Can't wait to return to try some more margarita options and some more of their food offerings. I'll just be sure to get salt and pepper ahead of time on my next visit.

    Combinacion Sarape with Tostadas and Enchiladas Poblanos - A Mexican dish featuring rice, shredded lettuce, a slice of apple, and two enchiladas with dark sauce, served on a white plate.
    Jessica B.

    My friend and I most recently came here because she loves this place and it was her birthday, although I've been here a few (forgettable) times in the past. I am no expert in authentic mexican cuisine, however I am an expert in what tastes good to me and unfortunately this was just not it... We were served chips and salsa upon arrival. The salsa was great and tasted fresh. The chips had an "average" thickness to them and were sort of bland. I prefer them to be thin & salty. I ordered the "combinacion sarape" for my meal with beef tostadas and chicken enchiladas poblanos. The tostada was smothered in shredded lettuce. Like drowning in it. You couldn't pick up the tostada either because it was extremely soggy and needed to be eaten with a fork & knife. The mole sauce on the enchiladas and refried black beans were the best parts of my meal. The rest was just bland and lacking flavor. It left a lot to be desired. There are better mexican options in the area in my opinion.

    a plate of mexican food - A plate features an enchilada covered in sauce and melted cheese, served with rice and black beans, with chips visible in the background.

    I've been coming here since high school and it's my favorite Mexican restaurant in the boston area. I always get the beef burrito with red sauce and it's just the most delicious thing. I've never had bad service here - the people who work here are the most warm and welcoming. The red sangria is also to die for. My dad used to get their seafood dishes which are also good. El serape is a no frills neighborhood joint. If you expect something super high end or luxurious this isn't the spot, but for awesome old school Mexican food, you won't find better.

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    Yummy enchiladas verdes, refried black beans are so good and the margaritas are amazing.

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    This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in the entire world. The spicy green sauce taste delicious and the margaritas are to die for.

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    Ask the Community - El Sarape

    I haven't been here in years, they used to have a special that was not on the menu. It had an enchilada plate, followed by another plate of maybe soft tacos? Anyone remember this and what it was called?

    Hi, we have a dish for two people called the Combination Grande. It’s not on the menu but we still serve it. It starts with a plate for each person with rice, beans and a tostada, followed by a plate of 3 enchiladas, a soft taco and deep fried… Read more

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    El Sarape - mexican - Updated May 2026

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