El taller is a great place to eat anytime of the week either for lunch or dinner. During lunch time, I recommend the chicken torta and for dinner the steak & papa. Some of the food can be pricy but the quality is worth it. My only complaint is that the wait staff takes forever when attending customers. This has been my only negative so far. read more

El Taller - Weekly specials. - Bookstores Near Me - Lawrence, Massachusetts

Since El Taller has opened it has not been a disappointment. It is exactly what our city needed. The ambiance, the staff, the food, and coffee are always amazing! read more

Amazing.. love this place Everything about it Food , atmosphere , service. Highly recommend and would come again ... that pulled pork torta was so yummm read more

This place was an awesome find. It's a cool, hip, modern atmosphere inside -- books to browse, music playing, and the vibe is just buzzing. It wasn't obvious at first that they had lunch -- you could go up to a counter and order various drinks/smoothies, but there was no obvious method for obtaining an actual meal. But we asked a cashier and got seated with menus, whee! SO MANY incredible options, I had a hard time narrowing it down. The service was quick and the food was DELICIOUS. I'll definitely be returning if I'm back in town! read more

El Taller - Open faced sandwich, strawberry lemonade, and sweet potato fries (so good)! - Bookstores Near Me - Lawrence, Massachusetts

This place was small and is not the greatest! The food was not authentic very Americanized which is what I didn't want, for that I would have gone to Taco Bell! It would have been cheaper and better food for sure! This is not a place to go and waste your money on! YUCK read more

This place is great. Expect service to be slow but the food is so good. I am from Boston and am looking forward to returning. read more

El Taller is a wonderful coffee place with yummy food. They have tortas-- which is like a healthier version of a burger. I have been getting their Chilaquiles... which is basically tortilla chips cooked in chicken broth/tomato and smothered in cheese and sour cream...it kind of reminds me of a thinner version of lasagna-- and it's delicious! The other thing about this coffee place is that they are a bookstore with drinks. They also host slam poetry shows, open mic, creative writing workshops for kids. The restaurant is not to just feed the stomach....but also the hungry minds and souls. Drop in by to grab coffee, munch on you meal, write your papers, read some poetry, and become inspired at El Taller, or, otherwise known as "the workshop"! read more

El Taller - Torta - Bookstores Near Me - Lawrence, Massachusetts

I love El taller, such a great place to spend time and eat. I love their vanilla milkshake,tostones, brucheta. The staff is friendly. It's such a good vibe read more

Friendly staff, amazing food. The tuercas y tornillos are a favorite. The tostones are the best I've had. Now that Cafe Azteca is operating out of their kitchen for the time being there's even more amazing options read more

This place is spectacular!!!! Oreo milkshake never disappoints! Cozy ambiance, great food and meet new friends!

Came to this place to see what the hype was about. The atmosphere was very chill, and had great music. On the other hand, the waitress took a while to ask us for our order, which didn't play in our favor since we were on lunch. I order mozzarella sticks, and 20 minutes later was told that they were out of them. The blender that is used in the restaurant is so loud, I could not hear myself think, and struggled to hear my coworkers conversations. The food took too long to get to us (for those that got a chance to order food), and when the food arrived, they messed up the order by ordering and extra dish. The presentation of the food was nice . My coworkers did mention that the food was good, since I didn't get to try any. Moral of the review, if you are on a time crunch, this is not the place to eat. read more

Lots of youth and creative locals can be found here. A good vibe and atmosphere. Service sometimes can lag but to be fair they are SUPER busy, so it's cool. I go usually on 0.50 cent wing Tuesday's! (Right!!!!) I have yet to have an entree but their apps are so good! Beer is offered as well as hand crafted cafe drinks! Great place for a friends night, they also offer an open mic for local talent! read more

My first time here- great spot! Excellent atmosphere and up cycled factory part decor, they have a cute stage for music too! They have a super awesome book shop inside the cafe focusing on authors of color and books in Spanish! Wide variety of subjects. Delicious espresso and coffee drinks- I got the ice cream and expresso drink. For food it's very reasonably price, fresh, authentic ingredients and recipes. Sandwiches breakfast snacks appetizers salads and entrees! You have to check this out! read more

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Cool spot next to the court houses in Lawrence. If you are in the area for business, stop by at El Taller. Artsy, hip, good ethos, great food, and absolutely friendly service. Can be a little slow when they are busy, but what place isn't. And it means your food is fresh and hot when it comes out. read more

Excellent food. Came before a show at the Daly Theatre and so with it. Food was fresh and delicious. Atmosphere came and chill. Awesome. So glad yelp had lots of excellent reviews! read more

I frequent this cafe for coffee and lunch since I work nearby. There is a cool vibe here, as the space is both a cafe and bookstore. I would recommend the honey cinnamon latte. They have giant cookies and brownies. The chocolate chip is so good! For food, I've tried the pork torta, tostones, chicken soup, and sweet potato fries. Everything is yummy, and the portions are filling. I like my sweet potato fries crispy, and these are perfect! read more

By far my favorite spot in Lawrence! Great food, unbelievable coffee, and even better atmosphere. HIGHLY recommended!!!

So good! Great service, fun space, good music, and the food was super tasty and efficiently served. They make a great iced coffee, and take the time to dissolve your sugar in a touch of hot coffee before putting in the cold stuff. The only reason so far I'm excited to have jury duty that could last two weeks! read more

El Taller - Bookstores Near Me - Lawrence, Massachusetts

My favorite place in northern Essex County!! Big room with very cool mojo inside, good food and good vibes from happy customers. Very cool books on shelves and plenty of room for seating space. Very supportive of the arts in Lawrence area. And clean bathrooms!! My favorite dish is a plate of meat and potatoes in a Peruvian influenced sauce...lots of food for under ten bucks...Chicken or beef. Good coffee and deserts. read more

Loved this little gem, which is along a street (Canal) and a community (Lawrence) that is in the midst of an impressive turnaround. The sweet potato fries were to die for. I am still thinking about them the next day. I can't wait to come back and try some of the other dishes. My friends had the breakfast burrito and said it was literally the best one they've ever had. Music and atmosphere and overall vibe was excellent as well. Great service, great food, great prices - can't ask for anything more. read more

Can't believe it's taken me this long to write a review because they deserve every star and more. One of the best community focused café bookstores in the area where you can meet a friend, or make a new one all while having amazing food. I've had the entire menu but my favorite is the grilled chicken torta with a side of tostones. read more

I've been going to El Taller for awhile now. I love the steak molletes. However, their service has been horrible. The waiters forget what you ordered and don't check in. The waiters can simply carry a notepad! The food takes foreverrrrrr. The food IS delicious though and reasonably priced! read more

One of my favorite places to eat. The food is really good. But if you order with a group of people they give each person there meal one at a time. They should really wait and give everyone there meals at the same time. read more

I stopped checking in on yelp a long time ago. But this place is so good that I felt I'd write one sentence to say just that! So take a look at the menu and come explore! I think you'll like it too! read more

Very chill spot made me feel like I was in New York City for sec one in a million spots here in MA not much like it.. From the playlist to the food to the ppl STRAIGHT CHILL! read more

El Taller - Mozzarella heaven - Bookstores Near Me - Lawrence, Massachusetts

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Great spot. I've had dreams about certain menu items, and that's unusual for me. The staff is friendly, and the place oozes community spirit. It's my most recommended place. read more

Best wings and mozzarella sticks although they always are sold out that's how good they are! A must if your looking to find inspiration and relax and zone out with great food read more

Wow. This place is incredible. As soon as I walked in I could tell this was a community, and not just a restaurant/cafe. It's with art and vibe. The people were super friendly. Best tostones I've ever had - by a long shot. I had a torta with carnitas, egg, avocado, onions, hot peppers, and chipotle mayo that rocked my world. The coffee was perfect. The music played consisted of everything from Digable Planets to Bobby McFerrin to Amy Winehouse. I will absolutely be back. read more

Steak tortas (sandwich) was unreal. Seasoning was perfection, perfect amount of spice in the chipotle mayo - I ate the entire thing. A+

I have visited El Taller SO many times & have never left a review Sorry! This awesome spot is so overlooked. Their food is ALWAYS delicious, no matter what you choose to eat. The staff have excellent hospitality. && they always have smooth music to vibe to. You can come in, grab a latté, pop open your laptop, & get some work done. THANK YOU, El Taller, for ALWAYS being the go-to spot for breakfast with my NY girls! read more

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Dined at El Taller yesterday. Immediately upon walking in, we were greeted by friendly staff. The atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable - we browsed the books and board games before settling down to eat. Our meals were prepared fast and tasted great. I ordered quesadillas and my boyfriend ordered pollo y papas. Generous portions for both! We got dessert as well...two OUTSTANDING homemade cookies and hot chocolate. I tried the Dominican flavored hot chocolate which had a nice, rich flavor. My boyfriend got the regular hot chocolate which was equally as satisfying. All in all, we had a wonderful experience at this cozy spot! read more

This place is a great addition to Lawrence. A little bit inconvenient to drive over the Canal St. bridge to get here and find parking during weekday lunch hours but I would totally come here on the weekend. I liked the atmosphere, music selection, and decor. The workers here are very friendly and the food was excellent. They didn't even bat a lash when I had to send back my food. Definitely try the banana coconut macchiato. I went here with all my coworkers for the first time and we were all very pleased. I didn't see a sign outside but you'll know it's El Taller because the front of the restaurant stands out. read more

We went here for an open mic night being sponsored upstairs, and loved the place! Great atmosphere, delicious cupcakes, reasonable prices. We'll definitely be back. read more

I walked in while Led Zeppelin was playing throughout the cafe. Am I in Lawrence? Indeed, yes Dorothy, yes I am. It felt like I took a mini day trip to Brooklyn, NY. Good music, books on a shelf to entertain guests, free wifi, great decor.... I really liked the vibe. I got the steak torta. It was made fresh and was delicious. I devoured it, actually. Beverages are served in mason jars. Great place if you happen to be in the area. Check it out. read more

Thankfully, the great family that owns Cafe Azteca took over the former Cafe Verde space and have made it a bookstore-cafe. I've had lunch there twice now and bought books for others (and received one of their books as a gift!). The menu is great and clearly evolving from various community requests. The book selection is unique. While not as large (of course) as the Andover Bookstore, it's a carefully curated selection of excellent choices for both Spanish and English speakers. I feel comfortable buying a book there for anyone - high praise, as a book nerd. read more

Love it. The people who serve to the customers greet you very well and the place is clean and nice. The food is lovely and very delicious. Going back again read more

The food was so good! And great coffee but service is slow. My waitress very sweet but she was overwhelmed w the counter and tables wish they had more servers. Really good chilaquilesss read more

The food is great here and the Oh Marin wine is something I dream about. Unfortunately their servers aren't the best, young kids -new job probably . But that's not a problem, just sit at the bar. Looking forward to open mike on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Also love the community awareness! Keep it up! read more

We have been here two times for art events for friends both times we loved it. They have this amazing Espresso with Vanilla Ice cream thing so good I devoured two of them. My husband loves the Hot chocolate and their food is good as well. the atmosphere is fun and inviting and a great hangout spot! read more

I sometimes need to be up to Andover on weeknights, and to avoid the seventh circle of Hell (which is also known as I-95 North at rush hour), I've been looking for a proper coffeehouse in the area to set up camp and get some quality work done. I haven't been to downtown Law-town for a while so I wasn't sure what to expect, but the pictures on yelp led me to believe this could be a good space to get stuff done. Must say I'm impressed! Street parking is cheap and easy. Wifi connection quality is fantastic (which is more than can be said for the Starbuckses in the area). Lots of seating space so easy to find a table to work at. Service is great. Good music. Great funky coffeehouse vibe with an appropriately local Lawrence flavor. Have not tried the food yet. Coffee quality is fine. And they serve beer! read more