If you want a homemade food authentically Mexican food this is the place to be. It's small, but those are the best places to come. Hope you enjoy as much as I did. read more

Mexico Lindo - Hello, if you want good, great homemade authentic soups, and food. Come to this location. - Mexican Near Me - Lynn, Massachusetts

Very authentic and overall amazing Mexican food right in the heart of Lynn. Prices were great as was the service. Will 100% be returning again and again that's for sure. Also, try the cafe de olla. It is to die for read more

Our service was trash from the moment we stepped in the door. The was a rude ambiance,for no reason at all. Directed only towards my party of 3. The waiter was taking our order and mid sentence of one of us ordering he blatantly walks away. A speech impediment shouldn't warrant impatient behavior from a server. The food that was ordered came out late and on top of that came back with a few items missing. Which we weren't informed of until we had all the food served. Horrible customer service. 0 ESTRELLAS, read more

Los mejores tacos de cabeza en el north shore Thee best cabeza tacos in the north shore. read more

Being from So. California, we miss good Mexican food in New England. This joint was awesome. Everything was on point. You have got to come here for an authentic Mexican culinary experience. Most of the other "Mexican" restaurants around NE are not for real. Enjoy excellent food and great authentic drinks read more

Mexico Lindo had very authentic tasting food, so good! Service was quick didn't wait long to dig into my meal. Really enjoyed traditional Mexican Regional music in background had a pleasant experience. read more

The food is so so they don't have a lot of options for the tacos, and well just the everything else I have tried or eat here haven't impressed me. The service is pretty good read more

Mexico Lindo - Desserts - Mexican Near Me - Lynn, Massachusetts

So the story behind this... My sister and I spent a duration of our recent trip in Cali on a food venture. We were on a hunt to locate all the hidden gems in the bay area, cause a vacation entails in food comas! Surprisingly, we discovered some really fantastic Mexican restaurants and ever since, our new found love for tacos was created. Here, we wanted to stay local but really came based on great reviews. Street parking only, although I'm not quite certain what time the meter ends here. I do like the fact they offer wait service here. Pretty convenient, and the staff themselves are friendly. Inside, it appeared well maintained. I did take notice how prompt they were at cleaning each table as each patrons left. So I had to take a few stars off based on the overall food experience. We ordered about half a dozen tacos but could not get the protein we wanted. Pretty annoyed how they were all out of steak and pork. I don't generally get chicken tacos but was forced to. Not enthused with the lack of options and not to my surprise, the chicken was too basic for my palette. The chicken quesadilla also did not have a wow factor either. I still want to give the steak taco a chance, but maybe I'll order it to go on the next visit. read more

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Wow, I know the Boston area doesn't have good Mexican food in general but I have been on vacation out here (from the west coast) and thought the reviews on this place may have meant something. Um, no, something is seriously wrong here. I had a trio of lengua tacos (which for the uninitiated is tongue) which can be tender and amazing when cooked right but what was served to me had an off taste and smell. I'm writing this after coming back to the hotel and I'm hoping I won't get sick tomorrow. The rest of the meal I had was really lame compared to what you can have elsewhere (and I'm not even talking Mexico, CA, TX, ... really anywhere in the Southwest US) and it all came with a side of terrible service. I am mixed but fairly light skinned and can speak fluently but given the way they related to me they apparently don't like any outsiders here. There was some white guy who walked in after me and hung around for five minutes at the cash register without anyone even saying hello let alone taking an order, and then served some other dude who I could hear make fun on him right in front of him. The dude just walked out frustrated and I can't blame him. These people are incredibly rude and frankly also dirty. There is someone who works there with one of those man bun hairstyles who went to the bathroom before me and I could hear never washed his hands. Those are the people making your food. Honestly just stay away from this place if you value your health and think decent people should be treated decently. read more

While I am not Mexican, this place seems to carry authentic Mexican, and not an American interpretation of it. The food is made by a single woman who makes everything by hand, from scratch. Everything here is fresh and unique. She cooks like she was cooking for guests at her own home, only on professional equipment. (except for a fridge that looks like a household model) I don't remember what I had exactly, but I remember it was made right when I ordered it, and it was fresh, and nothing there seemed like it had come out of the freezer, or had come pre-made. The tortilla chips were hot, not warm but hot (made right when I asked for them), and the two salsas they came with were divine. The green one cannot be beat, it has just enough heat to it too! My mother, who was always against hot sauces because she thought they overwhelmed food fell in love with hot sauces/chile peppers because of this place. Location is very clean too! Ahh, but there were a few things that cost this place a star. Service was slow, not the cooking of the food, but the "waitering" if the term is appropriate. Even though I loved the fresh tortilla chips, I would think that they would be ready for customers to eat when they walked in (although, I have a feeling they are a side dish, as they may have cost extra, or they were waiting for it to get busy) And... Water only comes bottled. (which sucks since spicy stuff needs loads of water sometimes) read more

This was the most delicious monstrosity of a sandwich I've ever had. I thoroughly enjoyed every gluttonous bite read more

Mexico Lindo - Torts Trota Cubana - Mexican Near Me - Lynn, Massachusetts

Food was undercooked, smothered in fake cheese. The customer service was terrible, everyone we encountered was rude and pushy.

Menudo soup!! The only place I could find in the area to offer menudo soup! And it was delicious. Don't forget to ask for the hot sauce, a small amount makes all the difference. The guacamoke is fresh and really good too. I will come back to try the rest! read more

One of the most authentic Mexican food I've had around the area. Super friendly staff and fast service

This place is amazing, I would even go so far to say the best place Mexican I've eaten on the North shore (and I live in Salem). Staff are very friendly and prompt and also gave good suggestions on what to order. I came in to get a to go order and can't wait to come back to eat in. read more

Mexico Lindo is the most authentic Mexican restaurant I know of in the North Shore. You won't find here the thick enchiladas with sweet salsa and yellow cheese you typically find in Mexican style restaurants in the USA. The menu has plenty of choices, including a few vegetarian options (cheese quesadillas, memelas), kids menu and daily specials such as tamales every other Thursday and Pozole on Saturdays. Located in downtown Lynn, the restaurant is not the place to impress a hot date but rather is more suited for a quick bite or home delivery. At Mexico Lindo I have found the type of food I grew up with -I am originally from Tampico, Mexico- and great service from the two lovely ladies that run the place. My recommendations are: chicken flautas (crispy rolled up tortillas served with lettuce, fresh queso and cream), enchiladas and beef tacos, which are made with fresh tortillas. read more

An unwarranted "aha" moment. I've had them before, traveling all the way to Kansas City and Texas for barbecue, or to New Orleans for the most incredible po-boys. But who knew, that to experience tacos and finally understand why people go so ape-shit over them, one only need head to the pinnacle, the jewel of ethnic food communities: Lynn, Massachusetts. Mexico Lindo is just another tiny restaurant, next to an unassuming bakery storefront boasting delicious Guatemalan delicacies. There are a few celebratory sombreros, and various Jesus and Mary posters hung on the restaurant walls. There's a counter, and a few tables... and your host is the most courteous, gracious "G" that I've ever had the honor of receiving sustenance from. We took a table near the window, and after perusing the menu, both ordered a plate of three tacos with re-fried beans and rice. My bigger half chose the al pastor, chorizo, and tripe. I also went for the al pastor and tripe, but at the last possible moment noticed a specials board featuring "tacos de cabeza." Switch hitter for the chorizo, yo quiero un taco de cabeza, por favor, Senior "G", eres muy guapo, muy guapo. Smile smile. A few moments after ordering, our host emerged from the kitchen with homemade tortilla chips, and two delicious salsas. The first was a fiery-red red tomato based salsa. A little heat, but the good kind, which has a soft kick at first, and grows into a lingering burn. The second was a tangy tomatillo sauce: vinegary and sweet with bits of onion and cilantro: truly a joy. After munching happily on our little complimentary appetizer, our food arrived. The corn tortillas were clearly homemade with a lovely warmed char. The al pastor was among the best I've ever had. Pork with rich spices, and a nice spin on the plancha, also had a subtle sweetness. The tripa taco was delicious. It was much different than the more expensive tacos I've had at La Verdad at Fenway. This taco, I suspect, was constructed of properly cleaned pork chitterlings, soaked in a sauce, and again, given a spin on the plancha. They were delicious: chewy and savory. My husband's chorizo was overflowing and delicious, but my star switch hitter, la taco de cabeza, my friends, this is not to be missed if you too are so lucky to take a good look at the specials board near the back of the restaurant. Grissel and fat mixed with the right amount of slow-cooked, tender meat extracted from the head of a valiant bovine. Wax poetic? It was a fucking art, and you best order it, or ELSE. (Really... you might like it... it's really really good, folks.) By the way, the re-fried beans were solid, and the rice was the first time that I've elected to finish my entire plate... this is not your Tex-Mex restaurant, Uncle Ben's throwaway rice. I enjoyed the tacos, the service, and the salsa at Mexico Lindo far more than any other Mexican food that I've had anywhere. They were cheap (our whole meal with a couple drinks totaled at about twenty dollars), and they left me craving more, and confused at why I could have ever judged Mexican food so poorly. I implore you to take a trip to Lynn, and really taste tacos that someone put some serious care into. read more

Mexico Lindo - Complimentary tortilla chips and two of the best salsas I've ever had - Mexican Near Me - Lynn, Massachusetts

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I'm back in Lindo's arms, so to speak, having recently relocated back to the Swamp. I ate a carnitas burrito here last week that was a brilliant piece of work. The carnitas are so moist and flavorful here - never had 'em better, even in Texas. I can't imagine going around the corner to Tacos Lupitas these days, even though they're a good spot, too. ps, My Ecuadorian girlfriend tells me Mexico Lindo is a popular song title. Google it on Google Maps and you'll see dozens of restaurants across the country with the same name. Fun! read more

This place is the real deal. I came in here for quick lunch. I got a burrito which was like $6.50. It took about 6-7 minutes to make which is a little departure from your typical burrito joint, but that was because they were cooking and preparing from scratch. The wait was well worth as the ingredients were all fresh and delicious. If you ever have a hankering for authentic, quick Mexican cuisine, definitely hit this place up. Oh, they also have several Mexican beers (Negro Modelo, Pacifico etc). read more

OOkay so after reading all these great reviews on this place, I decided to try it for a quick take out dinner. We just bought our first house in Lynn and ere looking for some new good places around the area for take out. This place was one of the top ones here on yelp.com. I walked in and the staff was very friendly. I ordered 2 beef tacos, a chicken quesadilla and the pork gordita. I also got the salsa's with the tortita chips. The prices where great and am happy I only spent $10 bucks. I got home with it, and opened the boxes. The portions were big except for the tacos we got. The cheese they drench on everything is a white American cheese and is disgusting. The only thing we found somewhat okay with was the pork gordita. The tacos were very dry, and so were the chicken quesadillas. There salsa is the homemade variety and one was very tangy but not in a good way and the other one.was very hot and watery. I do not recommend this place for anyone who enjoys a good taco with the fixings. I've been to Mexico 2 years ago and have eaten authentic Mexican food and can tell you this place doesn't come close. Just the white cheese they drench on everything kills the food. Plus I like my hard shell tacos, and make phenomenal arepas that could take down this place. read more

This place rocks! Their taco's are great- because their meat is the best, I've been going around the neighborhood trying all the local places to see which one has the best taco and this place is the best so far. Granted I've not been to every Taqueria in Lynn / Saugus area, but.... I can say that this spot is DEFINITELY at the top of the list (MY list anyway). I'll definitely be back to try other things. read more

This place is fantastic, after trying to figure out where to go my wife remembered of a place in Lynn. Mexico Lindo is the best place to go without going to far into Chelsea or East Boston to get fantastic Mexican food. Boy do they know how to do it, local can accommodate nicely they sell beer so definitely a massive plus there. Tacos burritos posole is to die for, there salsa to add on the tacos is amazing. Just go there you will not be disappointed trust me. Family owned so they put that love on the food too. Trust me well worth it. read more

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Today was the first time I go in to this place with my family, and 1. as soon we walked in they didn't analyze us and we had to go on to the front desk and get the waiter attention. 2. When he came to take our order he was rushing us like if he was the only waiter and the place was packed (which was not and there was another waitress) and in the rush that he was he didn't write down my food order.. 3. My uncle asked him for a order of shrimp for his micheladas and the waiter instead of taking the order he tell my uncle for the price, my uncle was not asking for the shimp price just adding an order.. 4. Then when I see that everyone got their food order I asked him to what happened to my food and tells me that I didn't order when the whole table heard me making the order. And then he asked me if I still wanted and I told him NO that it was okay I didn't wanted anymore.. a few minutes late he come with was supposed to be my food order, I thought it was nice that he was trying to make it up for his mistake but when we asked for the receipt to pay we see that he was charging me for the food I clearly told him that I didn't wanted.. and told him why he was charging me when I told him I didn't wanted, I mean if I had told him that I still wanted okay charging me but if you didn't put it in the receipt at the beginning why put it when I get your attention for it and bring it to the table in a container to go not even in a plate.. 5. And the waiter's attitude was so terrible, we as a family will never be going to this place again and definitely will not recommend it to anyone.. read more

It's quaint, dirt cheap and the food is pretty good. Everything seems super fresh -- when your food comes out, you definitely do not feel like it's been sitting out back in buckets waiting to be ordered. Even the tortillas and corn chips are made in-house. In fact the prices almost throw you off, because it seems a la carte -- I ordered a taco and a gordita, which turned out to be a mountain of food with an entire meal leftover. I'm conflicted about the taco because the filling was so so fresh and delicious, but the corn tortilla is just not my thing. If you want things like tomato, lettuce or cheese, you have to ask for them. The service was weird, though. Things didn't come out in quite the right order (I mean, I enjoyed the fiery hot salsa but it would've been nice to have my drink while I was eating it). I don't understand why they bother with waiter service at all, when the staff is so neglectful and uninterested in doing it. If this were a counter service place, I'd probably give it 5 stars. read more

Food so good it merits suffering the fluorescent lighting and loud telenovelas.

I love their food! The staff are friendly overall. The tacos are delicious and fresh. I would recommend.

So many good things to say about this restaurant. Food is delicious and authentic and much to the delight of my boyfriend they have pozole and menudo! Their pozole was delicious and they were very good about bringing all the extras that my boyfriend asked for. The service is fast and courteous and the restaurant had a steady flow of people in and out which is always a good sign! We want to try everything on the menu and will definitely be back! read more

I am Mexican and this restaurant has the closest tacos I ever had in New England. The tortillas are hand made which is what makes the difference. Recently, the restaurant provided catering service for my event. I ordered "Pozole" and "Tamales". They delivered the food warm and on time. My guests were super pleased with the food. Everybody was asking me where I got the food from. I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

We had three beef burritos everyone said they were very good I thought the rice was above average will go again

Terrible. What sandwich has egg, rice, lettuce and $1 hotdogs in it? Waiters are always in a rush. They forgot my sisters order. The burrito was disgrace, LOAD of rice, beans, and barely any meat. No moderation, nothing good. Only good part was the BOTTLED glass of Corona.. I swear. Terrible. read more

One of my fave restaurants to eat at, and definitely #1 in terms of Mexican restaurants. All the workers are extremely kind and gracious, not to mention that the food is fantastic!! The chef also waits on people as well- it's always nice to get a face behind the food. I've gotten their tortas several times as well as their quesadillas which have never disappointed. The prices are great too- especially for such a high quality meal. read more

This is how Mexican food should be. No refried beans and pounds of melted cheese, just braised meats, fresh cilantro, and spicy salsa. Soft corn tortillas for tacos, never flour. read more

Let me start by saying I am not a huge fan of Mexican food and I try a different restaurant every once in a while to see if my dislike is only due to where I dined or is because of the cuisine. Beware the menus listed online are not up to date and caused some confusion with take out orders. The tacos were very good and the homemade salsa and hot sauce outstanding. The chicken quesadilla was enormous and absolutely stuffed with chicken. I was disappointed in the beef enchilada and one other beef dish I had. In both dishes the beef had bits of gristle that were very unpalatable. Overall better than the americanized mexican fare you may see elsewhere but with inconsistent quality. read more

Stopped here for lunch during a class in the area and after reading Yelp. Seems quite authentic, a bit drab inside but the woman working inside was very pleasant. Ordered the carnitas burrito and added jalapeños. It was definitely tasty and fresh but could have used more meat and less rice. If in the area again I would probably return to try something else. read more

I have no clue where the other reviews came from but this place is the worst. I wish I had taken a picture of my food. I ordered chicken & cheese flautas dinner. I had cold refried beans with no cheese or taco sauce. three chicken falutas that had no cheese and the chicken inside had NO SEASONING AT ALL NOTHING!!!!! I mean not a spec of ANYTHING plain dry white chicken it was so gross. It tasted like boiled plain chicken. Then on top was about 4 shreds of lettuce and 2 lil cubes of tomato. I will say the rice was good. Service is really slow. The only reason we came here was Brother's Deli was over packed. Go to a REAL AUTHENTIC Mexican takeout on Lewis St Casa Amelia. You will NOT be DISSAPOINTED!!! read more

Only had the tacos, but they are excellent. Cilantro, lime, hot salsa, oh my. No sour cream and taco bell sauce please. Try the variety of tacos. Recommend getting carnitas, tripe, beef, chicken, in that order read more

My little girl and I went to Brothers (across the street) for lunch, and when we saw the line I said "ooooooo, it's time for Lindo!" I've always wanted to go, and I totally forgot they were that close. I'm so glad we crossed the street. We had the best mom/daughter lunch (she's a picky 6yo) and the amazingly friendly waitress and I did a bit of sign language to make a custom dish for her (rice and beans). The atmosphere is so cute and friendly. And to my girl's delight they have a coin op old skool machine that spits out trinkets. Made her day. I loved my meal. Just get yourself there now. Now! read more

Awesome! Very authentic..tacos were killer! Get some guacamole, so good! And can't beat the prices!

This place is good and very authentic. The fajitas were tasty and the HUGE menu has plenty of options for even the pickiest of eaters. Actual Mexicans run the place so that's also a plus and the atmosphere is very casual and cozy. You feel like you are in Mexico. For an alcoholic beverage have a beer or a glass of wine. The only negative is that the sangria and cocktails are mostly juice. Pass on both. read more

Seafood burrito, fajitas & margaritas are good. My sister-in-law from Texas enjoyed it as well as the rest of our parties each time I've gone over the past 5 or 10 years. Very colorful environment. Waitstaff is OK. This old Melrose Donut Shop is nostalgic for me! Only downfall - too noisy when the band is there. read more