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    Juanitas Kitchen

    4.8 (32 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Howie H.

    parking is street. dining area is 3 tables and a high bar that seats 3-4. just go here, it's like someone's mom is cooking for you and she's not willing to compromise on quality to feed her kids or their friends. i stopped in for takeout lunch. ordered one of each of the different types of pupusas. holy cow they are fresh. like i said, it's as if i went over to a friend's place and their mom just made them fresh. got a sopes, the shell is crunchy, the toppings are well balanced. quesadilla was simple, but tasty. it's the freshness of all the ingredients burrito was the best i've had in a while, probably the best i've had in waltham... yes, this includes the popular taquerias in town. the rice was flavorful, moist, fresh. the meat was tender as they come. again, it's simple, but the fresh ingredients take it to the next level. i'll be back.

    Linda R.

    An authentic restaurant that is clearly well liked by the local community. About 12 seats inside, counter service and a welcoming vibe. Clean, cute and fantastic burrito and pupusas. We definitely over ate! Everything was so good. The homemade salsa was amazing. Place had a constant flow of people. Never an open table or seat for very long. Street parking and it was pretty tough to get a space but worth the effort.

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    Rory S.

    Could eat like 30 papusas here. Food was awesome. Coming back to try everything on the menu. Everything was super fresh and flavorful.

    Micah L.

    Delicious, visually appealing, small taqueria in Waltham. This taqueria reminds me of favorite taquerias back in California. We ordered two burritos, beef and chicken. The flavors were excellent. The beef was slightly overcooked and was a bit tough, but flavored very well. The chicken was perfect. We're giving the benefit of the doubt that it was an off day. 4.5 stars for that (which can't be given, so it rounds to 5 stars). Service was friendly and fast. I'll definitely be back.

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    Kharen E.

    I drove 45min, waited 25min for a table and it was completely worth it. I never tasted such good pupusas. We tried sopes for the first time and it was our favorite dish. This is a small business and family owned so space is limited but very cozy. The service is very attentive and warm. I would love for them to sell their green sauce. They mentioned they make everything themselves, including the cheese. Wishing them the best!

    Papusas

    The most incredible restaurant. The owner is so nice. Her artwork makes it feel happy and warm in the place. The food is to die for. Nothing comes close. Ask for the habanero salsa which they sometimes have. The chimichurri sauce is insane. The sopes and papusas are so flavorful. Everything is delicious.

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    This is one of my favorite spots. Everything is delicious - the pupusas, tacos, steak. So good!

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    Very flavorful quesadillas and tacos! Excellent service and colorful interior. We have to go back and try the sopas, they look amazing!

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    Excellent food, great prices, good service. It's a small place so keep in mind if you have a bigger party.

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    Good Mexican food (reminds us of when we lived in Arizona) and warm and welcoming service!

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    Excellent food and service. Not the usual Mexican food and flavors. Low-key atmosphere and extraordinary food.

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    Food was very good I had the chicharron con Queso pupusas and steak quesadillas service was excellent will definitely go back

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