I don't live in MA anymore, but goodness do I still think about Tenoch. The burritos are the best…read moreI've ever had and I miss Tenoch often. My favorites: Chicharron Pollo con Mole Adobado con platano macho

Decent, fresh ingredients. However, we did notice that there was a lack of flavor in the main…read moreprotein, which was carne asada and carnitas. I got the carnitas burrito, my partner got the carne asada burrito. As aforementioned, the flavor of the burrito was OK, but just OK. Because the burrito was not evenly distributed (in my case, all the pico de gallo was at the bottom of my burrito), it was kind of just plain meat with rice and beans. Service was also slow. Even though we were the only customers being served, and there were 3 staff members behind the counter, we had to wait about 5 minutes (AFTER we ordered our food AND our food was made) because the cashier had to field 3 phone calls. I was hoping that maybe the other staff members could help out so that we could get our food faster. Place was relatively clean.

We needed a place like this in Medford! Really great…read moreambience and a super friendly owner. Good selection of specialty drinks

Food from El Tacuba is really good - portions might be small but the food is good. Especially enjoy…read morethe platano and the fish taco! The spicy margarita is solid as well. The food comes out pretty quickly so worth coursing yourself if you want to linger a bit. And not their fault but worth knowing that the patio is lovely but during rush hour can be quite loud. Definitely worth a visit though!

Listen... we all know Cinco de Mayo is a busy times for these restaurants but I have never been to…read moreone that has been so ran well with what they have. I am an avid goer to this place and I know the staffing has not always been easy. They really did their best with what they had and the resources. This place was Packed! and well deserved. Most places on this day do first come first serve and I do think they handled that very well. It is not their fault people are impatient on one of the busiest days of the year for them. Keep being amazing, keep pushing through. I appreciate the staff and the atmosphere here. Great on non busy days too!

SERVICE: We went on a wednesday afternoon and there weren't…read moremany groups inside so the service was quick. He let us seat ourselves and brought over salsa and chips. FOOD: The chips and salsa were a great start! We loved it so much we asked for extra, and kept some salsa to put on our food. I got the shredded beef El Potro Chimichanga. There was a lot of beef and cheese inside, and the beef had a lot of flavor! It was not crunchy outside but I didn't mind since it was yummy. My friend got the vegetarian enchiladas which had an assortment of vegetables inside including squash, zucchini, and carrots. Another friend got the nachos with chicken, which were each individually dressed! OVERALL: It is a cute restaurant and we all agreed that the food was very good! Definitely would come back.

I had been to Tulum before with a friend and really enjoyed it. We got the Pulpo Al Pastor, the…read moreguacamole, and the Volcano Molcajete, which had beef, shrimp, pork, al pastor, cheese, nopales, rice and beans. Basically, the whole yard. The meat was cooked so well. Everything was so tender and juicy, and there was just so much food. I went back again this week for Mexican Independence Day, this time with my cute date. We shared the Queso con Chorizo and the Guacamole con Chicharrón. Honestly, those two things could have been dinner because the portions are so generous. Don't be fooled by the size of the queso plate. That thing is deep. Seriously, there is a LOT of queso in there. They also give you a generous amount of chicharrón with the guacamole. The chicharrón tasted warm, almost like it had just been fried, and added a really nice crunch to the guac. For a main, I had the octopus tacos, which had a lot of octopus in them. The watermelon and radish, along with the aioli, added such a nice contrast of sweet, savory, warm and cool. They were delicious. Honestly, my only problem with this place is that the food is so good and the portions are so fair that I had a hard time eating all of it. Oh well. We got to take some of it home, so I guess that's a good kind of problem. We also shared a flight of margaritas: the classic, mango, passionfruit, and watermelon. I think a flight is actually great for two people, unless you want to get crunk! The restaurant is very "instagramable" and the service was excellent. Overall, I think this is a great place for a date night with good eats and drinks!

Excellent service. The tuna tostadas were delicious, so were the baja tacos, the street corn is a…read moremust and the best had. I went for the flight of margaritas with no regrets. The decor is so cute. Backroom is perfect for a little private party

Food tastes great, with a terrific variety of dishes. Lovely people work there. Very patient and…read morehelpful.

It isn't easy to find good Mexican food in the Boston area, but this is it! My husband and I went…read moreon a day date after this place was recommended to us by some friends. The food was absolutely delicious. Menu was extensive, ingredients were fresh and it was very tasty all around. We will probably be back to eat in person but also may do take out in the future. There was a handful of tables of eating space and it was comfortable overall. The staff was very friendly and nice, too. Easy parking and a fun experience.

Quick and fast service, delicious tacos. Had the beef tongue - yumm! Chorizo taco - tasted ok and…read moresmushed, I prefer more texture rather than so ground up. My brother was pretty happy with his. Very clean and cute place. We'll be back.

What a cute and local shop! Walked in and loved all the colors and beautiful decorations. I was…read morewelcomed right when I came in. Both workers were extremely kind and made my food great! Had a chimichanga, it was fresh and made right before my eyes. It honestly is probably one of the best I've had. I took it home to eat and got the queso on the side. I can't wait to come back here in the future! Lots of great options

Caliente Mexican Grill in Malden is exactly the kind of local, family-owned neighborhood gem that…read moredeserves all the support it can get. You can feel the pride they take in their food and hospitality from the moment you walk through the door. We stopped in on Taco Tuesday, where most tacos are 20% off. The only exception was the birria tacos--which, of course, happened to be exactly what we wanted. After taking the first bite, we couldn't have cared less that they weren't included in the special. They were absolutely worth every penny. The birria tacos were incredible--loaded with tender, juicy meat, plenty of melted cheese, and packed with rich, authentic flavor in every bite. They were perfectly prepared and easily some of the best birria tacos we've had. If you're looking to support a fantastic local business while enjoying amazing Mexican food, Caliente Mexican Grill should absolutely be on your list. We'll definitely be back to work our way through more of the menu, but those birria tacos will be hard to pass up. Highly recommended!

Modest Mexican restaurant on the corner of main st. I came with zero line in a Wednesday afternoon…read moreat 4:30. All reasonably priced options under $25. I went with the birria tacos and was not disappointed! 3 for $15 and came with a side of Mexican rice, some sliced radish and lime wedges. The beef stew to dip the tacos in was tasty and rich. Tacos came with shredded beef and perfectly melted cheese, slammed together with a crispy outer shell and softer inner taco. Yum!

Late night stopped in for a friend's bday meal! Ended up at La posada! I must say the gentleman…read morethat was working the bar also served our table was super chill and he communicates well. We ordered the following: - fish tacos (3) - flavor wise this fell flat for me. No punch of seasoning to the fish personally. - Birria tacos combo - fire combo. I just love birria style tacos. Highlight for me hot and well cooked beef, tender. - Birria chimichanga (2) this is hefty, i thought this was a good chimichanga, i would probably ask for extra sauce next go around, it got a bit dry without it. - carne asada enchiladas, the lady enjoyed this, carne was moist and tender. - pork belly & yuca loved the pork belly originally thought it was more like a chicharron dish but enjoyed this style , the yuca wasn't my jam. - tajin elote (2) love tajin elotes so no complaints! - churro espresso Great spot, great service.

Good food. Good service. Ambience was nice on a Sunday evening…read more We ordered a mango habañero wings for the table. These were really good. Although they are saucy wings, the crunchy flour batter held up well underneath. Would order again. I got the pork belly taco and the fish taco. The size of the tacos were a good size, I struggled to finish the 3rd taco on top of trying the wings. The pork belly taco was ok, was a bit firm. The fish taco was really good. I want to try the shrimp taco next time. Ordered a barbie shot as well, I don't shots so I took my time sipping it. It lives up to the name Barbie!

I have ordered from this place probably over 20 times. It's just so good every time and fast. All…read morethe breakfast dishes (which they offer all day), sopa de res, Mexican dish with grilled chicken, crunchy beef tacos etc. never had an order error. Just an all around great place

We ordered delivery from this place and everything arrived super hot and fresh! The pricing was…read moreextremely reasonable and we enjoyed everything we ordered. The steak fajitas were made with high-quality meat, came in a huge portion, and included guac plus amazing homemade tortillas. The steak quesadilla was also a great size and really delicious. We also tried the buffalo chicken empanadas and loved them - the tortilla was thick, soft, and flavorful. Highly recommend!

We can't believe how perfect the Paint Burro was as the venue for our wedding reception. We rented…read moreout the whole restaurant, expecting a simple do-most-of-it-ourselves type of reception given that we weren't using a wedding planner, nor were we going crazy with big ticket wedding items like DJ, Photographer etc. We wanted the day to be special, but were willing to be creative to control the insane cost of the modern wedding. So when we approached Bridget Tivnan and her team about having our reception here, our expectations were modest to say the least. We had no idea the generosity, thoughtfulness, open mindedness, and hard work that this place was going to offer to make our day beyond special for us and our guests. A special shout out especially to Bridget and Sam who went above and beyond both leading up-to and on the day to make the event perfect. From the beginning, Bridget helped us to envision a set up that went beyond our our own plans, without going beyond our budget--allowing us to reserve the entire restaurant for our event at a reasonable price. She was incredibly accommodating and excited to make our day special, working within our parameters to ensuring we had enough space for our guests, a dance floor custom bar, and a buffet table. She and Sam, the restaurant manager, also supported a surprise musical performance I had planned for my wife, allowing us to store instruments and practice the night before. When the rehearsal ran VERY late night before the big day, Sam stayed very late with me, without complaint or pressure to wrap up and even making me a nice night cap without me asking for it, when I'm sure he was eager to get home. All this ensured we were all set for the big day. On the day of the event, the team set up speakers so we could broadcast our own Spotify playlist throughout the venue and the outdoor courtyard, which doubled as our dance floor. Sam was on hand to help trouble shoot technical issues and even offered to let us use his phone for the night at one point in case we couldn't resolve to a connectivity issue. They transformed the other rooms into a dining space and a bar area, and even created a makeshift outdoor bar. The food was phenomenal. They not only met all our menu requests but also crafted an alternative menu to accommodate numerous allergies and dietary restrictions. They even provided a special kids' menu at no extra charge, which was a huge hit with the little ones. All of our friends and relatives still talk about how much they loved all the food that day and we know many of them have been back since! Bridget, Sam and the great service people made sure we, the newlyweds, got to taste all the appetizers by bringing us a special tasting plate while we mingled with guests. They ensured we got to enjoy our meal and coordinated the cake cutting seamlessly. The attention to detail and personal touches were extraordinary. They also brought my wife and I fresh plates of dinner when they realized we had been chatting with guests throughout most of the dinner portion of the evening. The highlight of the evening was the surprise band performance, which brought the house down and filled the room with joy. None of this would have been possible without their support and flexibility and willingness to accommodate our outside the box ideas. They accommodated every request, from custom drinks at the outdoor bar to delicious mocktails for our pregnant guests. They even helped with the décor, setting up flowers and family photos, transforming the restaurant into a beautiful, intimate space. Despite being a Mexican restaurant, the atmosphere felt swanky and luxurious. We can't thank Bridget, Sam, the cooks, service folks, bartenders and the entire staff enough. They turned our wedding into an amazing event and created memories we will be able to enjoy and talk about for a long long time. If you're looking for a place that offers exceptional service, delicious food, and a team that truly cares, look no further.

To be honest, I didn't really have high expectations for Painted Burro. I mean, come on. With…read moreFelipe's just around the corner, the thought of venturing elsewhere felt almost unnecessary. But given that work was covering the tab, I was more than happy to indulge. To start off, the food was de-light-ful. For appetizers, we ordered the elotes, chips with guac and salsa, and some roasted potatoes. These were all fine--nothing particularly fancy--but I did really like the potatoes. We then ordered some drinks, which I admittedly don't remember very well... we may have partied a little too hard. Despite the hungover amnesia, though, the clear winner was the Coconut Passionfruit. If I remember correctly, it tasted almost like an alcoholic cream soda, and it was by far the table's favorite. One of my coworkers ordered it first and let us all try it, and suffice it to say, we were hooked. The whole table eventually ended up ordering a round. Now, since the tab was covered, I decided to go all out and order three fish tacos AND the Fajitas Clásicas. Was this excessive? Yes.... Did that stop me? Absolutely not. The Fajitas Clásicas were massive (easily enough food for two people!) That said, looking back, I was a little underwhelmed by the actual variety of meats. Between the steak, chicken, and shrimp, nothing really stood out. The steak was okay, the chicken was a little dry, and the shrimp... well, I gave the two pieces they gave me to my friend. I eventually turned my attention back to the fish tacos, which were thankfully very yummy and probably the better choice. Now onto dessert! If you come here for nothing else, come for either the churros or the tres leches. Some of my coworkers found the tres leches a little too sweet, but I absolutely loved how creamy and indulgent it was. The churros were also delicious. I didn't love the chocolate sauce quite as much, so I ended up dipping them into the ice cream instead, which I personally thought was much better. Suffice it to say, you really can't go wrong with either. Overall, Painted Burro pleasantly surprised me. Not everything was a standout, and I'd probably skip the fajitas next time, but the drinks, fish tacos, and especially the desserts made for a very fun meal. Would I abandon Felipe's? Lol no. But if work is paying again, you'll probably find me back here with another Coconut Passionfruit in hand.