Not pictured: the very sketchy ambiance in this "restaurant" which is definitely off putting. We immediately got strange vibes walking into this place and were tempted to go somewhere else but there aren't too many options in this neighborhood. We decided to try this place out anyways, and I have mixed feelings. The food here is very good and presented well, especially when dining in. I ordered the Moroccan beef kebab plate and it was very tasty and portions were large, which made the price worth it in my opinion. The cleanliness and overall state of this restaurant is a bit concerning though, and I honestly wouldn't recommend to others. There were practically no clean tables for us to sit at, half-finished plates of food scattered around the entire place, improper food handling (not swapping gloves after touching various surfaces), and even witnessed one of the employees drinking a leftover smoothie drink directly from the blender (!!!!!). Normally these are things I wouldn't notice when dining at the restaurant, but given the layout of this place it was hard to miss. Eat here with caution! read more

Nachlo - Pakistani Near Me - Roxbury Crossing, Massachusetts

this place was amazing all food was extremely good, and the workers were friendly and helpful.

The food was amazing. I had the goat curry with chicken chapli kebab. Both were very good. The meat was tender and had all the right spices. The service was also quick. Order came in 15-20 minutes. The ambiance was just like a Pakistani restaurant. It was a bit congested but otherwise true to the experience. read more

Delicious food! Very personal staff! We ordered 7 different things and all were amazing!

Food is amazing!!! (I love the shawarma). The owners are so kind and personal. I love a place that makes you feel at home. :)

Had their chicken bacon sub for lunch and it was spectacular. Highly recommend and nice customer service.

Guy there doesnt care, Waited forever, they use AI as the food on the real life window on the building and the food I received in the end was so terrible, hardly any meat and vinegar out my eyeballs. Never again read more

When you hear the tagline: Pakistani meets Mexican food, you expect an explosion of creation and flavor, but sadly this place isn't as innovative. I will give it a pure 4-star rating for the hole-in-the-wall Pakistani food and for the sweet family that owns it. The combinations of pakistani/mexican food aren't as good in flavor. This is my go-to place to grab a samosa on rainy days to dip it into that Maggi hot sauce (ifykyk). I also recommend the Chicken Botti (well cooked on the tandoor and available at any time of day) and naan +/- biryani. The prices are reasonable and the staff/family is so sweet and friendly. Bonus points if you can speak Hindi with the Uncle. read more

Nachlo - Pakistani Near Me - Roxbury Crossing, Massachusetts

This place was recommended by multiple people for authentic Pakistani food. I decided to try it out via UberEats. I ordered Chicken Botti, Chicken Biryani, and Beef Nihari. As a Pakistani myself, I definitely questioned the food when I saw the Nihari came with a side RICE and I had to order a Naan separately. Very odd. Eat your Nihari with Naan..not rice! Please owners..if you're reading this.. beef Nihari with side naan not rice. Other than that, the food was great. Probably the best desi food available in the Boston area. The biryani came with Raita that they call Nachlo sauce. The botti spice level can go up a couple of notches. Will definitely be back! read more

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A small restaurant! Don't be fooled by how it is when you walk in. First impressions are less than ideal, until your food arrives. Their goat biryani came highly recommended, and it was excellent. Their seekh kababs and chapli kababs were above average (we settled for chicken, because they were out of beef). Their halwa was great, but they were out of poori's. They need to fix the seating area inside and also the overall look of the restaurant a bit, because their food and service are both outstanding. Sweet and courteous owners. Fast service. Reasonably priced. read more

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Continues to be one of my most favorite Pakistani restaurants in Boston! Great taste every time! They now deliver through Uber eats and DoorDash which has allowed me to try almost everything on their menu- and I can say, everything is heavenly! Uncle also does chargha on some weekends. It's best to call and find out when he's making it, you can then place an order online or over the phone and have it delivered/pick up read more

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I am so happy to have found this place. My parents and I stopped in on our way home from an out of town excursion. We heard about Nachlo and were intrigued. From the moment we walked in until the moment we finished our food, we were pleased. The aroma in the restaurant was perfect and I knew the food was going to be good. There is a special smell when Desi food is made right. We spoke with the owner who was happily making dishes along side a couple of other men who were working. One of those other men recognized us from another restaurant that we occasionally pick up kebabs from. That place also makes delicious food. We knew that if he worked there previously, this food was going to be delicious. We ordered a variety of dishes from chicken biriyani to seekh kebab, chapli kebab, chicken tikka, lamb barbacoa quesadilla, naan, and paratha. All of it was excellent. Spicy and delicious! The heat level was quite high. We were wondering how our firangi friends could handle this level of spice. It was so good. The prices are reasonable. The staff is friendly. The food is a treat for your tastebuds. Everything was good, but the lamb barbacoa quesadilla was my favorite. The way that the meat is spiced is so good. I want more of this. I will happily go back to Nachlo. My parents will as well. We don't normally eat Indian/Pakistani/Bangladeshi food from a restaurant because we cook it at home. Nachlo is a nice option to have. Please support this business. I want to see them do well. read more

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Taste was ok. We ordered the Nihari , chicken seekh and Papri chaat. They all tasted mediocre.

The lamb barbacoa burrito is phenomenal! The place overall is very good, will be returning to try the rest of the menu. Staff is very courteous with great service. read more

Nachlo - Outside view - Pakistani Near Me - Roxbury Crossing, Massachusetts

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We came here expecting great things me and my husband love both Pakistani and Mexican cuisine but right when we walked in we got bad vibes the service was not good they kept staring at us when we asked a question , we got the nachos and burrito and it was horrible no flavor I felt like I had covid because no taste in either of those items. Plus they ran out of hot sauce. Food is bland and service is bad I would not recommend. read more

Fantastic spot hidden away with a very unique menu. I've gotten delivery a few times and went in for a sit down meal. It's a very hole in the wall vibe and no frills at all. The food is out of this work though. We got the chicken biryani, a chicken curry, samosas and naan. Everything was flavorful, fresh and timely. I'd love to go back and try the Mexican food which I'm sure will be amazing as well. read more

Nachlo - Chicken Curry - Pakistani Near Me - Roxbury Crossing, Massachusetts

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Very inconsistent. The value and quality of food is just not that great. I ordered twice via Ubereats and both times my order included the wrong item and missing sauces and other add ons. read more

Amazing service, just went for class and I felt so welcomed once I entered staff looking and greeting me with a smile. Once I ordered I had a nice conversation with the cashier and he was very engaging. I only ordered garlic naan because I love to dip it into my soup at home and when I told him this he gave me kinda a funny face but once I got my food he said he had thrown in some butter chicken for me :) (little did he know I AM OBSESSED with buttered chicken). The ambiance was good small staff made you see that they love their restaurant, will definitely bring my roommates next time! read more

Nachlo is a Mexican & Pakistani Take Out Restaurant. Had the chicken & rice with pesto sauce. It was delicious!!! Highly Recommend read more

Nachlo - Had the chicken & rice with pesto sauce. It was delicious!!! Highly Recommend - Pakistani Near Me - Roxbury Crossing, Massachusetts

Terrible food. Ordered a chicken tikka, whcih took 30 minutes to prepare. When I opened to eat, every piece of chicken was completely charred, and I could barely extract a dry piece of highly salty meat from a few, if that. The rice was both undercooked and dry. Salad was some taste-free pieces of greens stuck in a corner of the box. It landed in the trash can fast. Let's not insult Pakistani food by calling whatever is being sold here that. read more

I live right around the corner and Nachlo makes the outrageous Boston rent that I'm paying worth it. I ordered three kebabs, which are $1.99 each expecting them to be like your typical string of meat on a skewer. Instead, I got three delicious rolls of chicken (think jumbo hot dog size) and they even threw in a side of rice for free! While I was waiting for the food, the owners of the store were so fun to talk to and happy to let me try samples of some really spicy sauces and sides. As someone who has had a hard time finding restaurants in Boston that know what I mean when I say that I want my food spicy, I can really appreciate an establishment that can make me cry tears of spicy, spicy joy. read more

Had the chicken skewers, biryani, and a samosa. Very tasty! I'll have to go back for a burrito -- I wanted to see what the "regular" Pakistani food was like first! read more

EXCELLENT Delicious Burrito "The Best Chicken I've Ever Had In A Burrito!" -My Wife The Curry Chicken I Had Was Incredible I Could Have It As My Last Meal They Have Sodas And Fridge Drinks The Chips! Very Friendly Staff I Wish I Lived Closer So I Could Try Everything They Make I'll Be Back read more

Nachlo - Pakistani Near Me - Roxbury Crossing, Massachusetts

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I love Indian and Mexican food, and regularly make myself curry burritos, so Mexican-Pakistani food is right in my comfort zone. We had a veggie quesadilla and a grilled chicken burrito, both delicious. I love all the fresh and pickled vegetables that are part of their regular toppings. The burrito is gigantic, requiring two hands, a good deal in Boston. This place is pretty plain and small but I will definitely go there again. read more

Had high expectations after reading some reviews but very disappointed to say the least. Biryani had no flavor. Chapli kabob also tasted very bland. Asked for garlic naan and received a plain naan. Won't be back unfortunately. read more

Lived in Mission Hill for 2 years and finally tried this place. Service was awesome! Got to try Plov, which isnt on the menu but was really good. Definitely worth a visit if you want to try some Pakistani food. read more

we accidentally stumbled on Nachlo because we were looking for best halal food and we came from Maryland. The owner and staff are amazing and food was fresh and yummy. loved the freshly made chicken kabab and chutney and fresh lassi was cherry on top. will come back to it if we ever visit Boston again read more

Lukewarm soggy burrito. Food seemed old and the restaurant was dirty and left me concerned. Employees were not wearing masks.

Nachlo is a tiny, unassuming, hole-in-the-wall, but is worth checking out at least once. I live in the Mission Hill area, and have passed by this place a few times, and been intrigued by the novel concept of Mexican-Pakistani fusion cuisine. Finally, my friends and I decided to grab some takeout. Having had no idea how these two seemingly incompatible cuisines could be blended, I have to say, I was left even more confused after looking at the menu. It seems to be primarily traditional Pakistani dishes, with a section of Mexican options like quesadillas and tacos. There were many dessert options that had Indian and Mexican selections, along with tiramisu and baklava (?!?). The one item on the menu that most intrigued us was the Nachos. There was a variety of options to customize your nachos and we ended up picking the chana masala (chickpeas), pico de Gallo, cucumbers, onions, shredded cheese, and cheddar cheese. How could a traditional indian dish (chana masala) be combined with cheese sauce and tortilla chips?? When we picked up our order and got ready to eat, we had no idea what we were in for. The nachos were AMAZING. The chana masala alone was perfectly spiced (but mild), thick, and flavorful. The cheddar cheese sauce was creamy and queso-esque. And somehow, the combo of those two, with the salty and slightly soggy tortilla chips was perfect. The additional toppings didn't contribute too much flavor-wise, but added a crunch and balanced out the other heavy ingredients. Overall, the nachos look like nachos, but taste like chaat, a popular Indian appetizer. These nachos should be their signature dish, and they're a missed opportunity to be the restaurant's namesake. As for the entrees we all got, most of them were hits. The chicken biryani, chicken keema, and chicken jalfrezi were all great according to my friends. The garlic naan was interesting-definitely not the typical naan you see at other Indian restaurants, and it may have been more of the Pakistani-style naan, but it was very good regardless and freshly made to order. I ordered the butter chicken (basic, I know), and it was also unlike the normal dish at Indian restaurants. This butter chicken was very heavy on the turmeric, and that was the prevailing flavor profile. After my initial shock, I grew to like it. The chicken itself was perfectly cooked and tender, which is hard to find. There was an abundance of chicken and the ratio of chicken to gravy was perfect. The price ended up being around $60 for 4 people (with a 20% discount for first-timers if you order directly from their website), which was very affordable. However, the portion sizes of the entrees was on the small side compared to other Indian restaurants. I would definitely recommend trying out the delicious nachos, and expanding your palate at Nachlo. read more

Great food, service, and Prices. I had the chicken tikka bowl. It was amazing. Friendly staff. Will come back for sure. read more

Nachlo - Chicken tikka - Pakistani Near Me - Roxbury Crossing, Massachusetts

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Excellent food!! The guy at the kitchen, Muhammad, is amazing! God bless them for bringing flavor to Boston!

I had the butter chicken and my friend had the chicken tikka - they were both bomb! The chai was also delicious. I didn't try the Mexican side of the menu, but the Pakistani dishes that we tried were solid. I would suggest ordering online for pickup instead of in store because the food took a while to prepare! read more

The staff was attentive and made our visit enjoyable by clearing off a larger table and sharing details on what was in each dish. The food was really good, too! Suggestion to sell t-shirts with your restaurant's fun name. read more

Amazing food, highly recommend! We really enjoyed this authentic Pakistani cuisine and can't wait to go back next time we're in Boston! read more

Nachlo - Chicken Botti Chicken Seekh Kabob Boneless Chicken Tikka Plain Naan - Pakistani Near Me - Roxbury Crossing, Massachusetts

It's funny all the bad review is people getting Mexican food. This place is really about authentic Pakistani food. Boston is awesome for gems like this one. The haleem is made after 9hrs of brewing. The hint of meat and spicy. Mmmmm. We also got the butter chicken. Yummmmmm read more

I was somewhat skeptical going in, but the lamb barbacoa burrito tasted fantastic! Looking forward to trying other things from this place. Check this place out! read more

Great atmosphere and delicious authentic Pakistani food. Saeed the owner makes the best host and always wore a beautiful smile! read more

Was so excited about visiting this spot and am beyond disappointed. Ordered online, when we got there, they hadn't even begun to prepare it. Over-priced for tiny servings. $10 plates come with very little meat and no rice or side. Don't understand why they bother use a large container for the chicken as it barely filled 1/3. Butter chicken was oily. The picture shows what $20 got me. read more

Nachlo - Pakistani Near Me - Roxbury Crossing, Massachusetts

This place is Amazing. Food is fresh and the taste is outstanding. Portions and sizes are reasonable. If you go there try Chicken tikka boti, biryani, their quesadillas, chapli kabab, samosa, pakorai and dont forget Chai. Mr. Syed is an amazing host. read more

I have to say that this place is deceiving. Who would've thought Mexican and Pakistani would be a place to go to. We were starving and needed to eat, so we gave this place a try. Glad we did. Huge portions, great service, good food, we will definitely come again. read more