Still impressed with this Guatemalan / Mexican place. The shrimp enchiladas was decent, though perhaps too creamy and the shrimp weren't identified as clearly as it should have been. The Chile Relleno Chapín was tasty, though the pepper could have tasted more like a bell pepper, and then then beef could have been more differentiated. The Molcajete De Mariscos was varied with a bunch of different seafood types, and though tasty, probably a bit salty. The tortilla chips were warmed and fresh as always, and the tortillas were soft and a nice complement to the meal. As always very good food! And nice atmosphere as well. read more

Came for a weekday lunch and ordered a lengua taco and chicken enchilada combo and a steak burrito. The food was not good: the meat was tough and sparse in both dishes, the flavors bland, even the hot sauce was not that spicy or flavorful. The horchata was fine. The restaurant was almost empty when we visited, so maybe the food is better during a busier time. Service was nice but inefficient. Interior is nicely decorated and spacious. We were interested in trying the tripe soup but found on the menu that it's only available on weekends. Given the toughness of the meats though, I'm not angling to come for the tripe anytime soon. read more

Visiting from Vegas and what a great place to stop into. The customer service /waitress was amazing.

Food is always delicious . We have never received a bad meal. Maybe go there for a drink sometime would be nice. We always do takeout. read more

BEWARE OF YOUR CREDIT CARD CHARGES!!! While the food is good and the service was attentive throughout the evening, the final check was a massive disappointment. It is one thing to include a mandatory 20% gratuity, but tacking on additional charges after having paid is simply unacceptable. No matter how good the food is, I cannot support an establishment that lacks basic pricing transparency and leaves guests feeling like they've been swindled. Not the first time it happened to me; I assumed it was an honest mistake once, but twice makes it a pattern... read more

Great patio, great food, to notch servers! The patio is on a bit of a busy street, but that just allows you to be a little loud and not disturb people near you. The food is really good and very fairly priced. The tacos are great but I highly recommend the Mexican pizza! I think it's the best thing on the menu! read more

We love this spot! It's open late, we always can get a table, and they are so nice. I enjoy when they serve complimentary chips and salsa. We also love the pupusas, the nachos, and their horchata. My kids love the tacos and Jarrito sodas. I try to eat in because they use styrofoam takeout. Parking can be tight so I park on the main road instead. Delicious! read more

I had fried shrimp dinner and my husband had a steak & Cheese sandwich! both were absolutely delicious! the drinks were phenomenal as was the service! Highly recommend coming here! read more

Service was good! Chips were delicious and home made! I was hoping this would be an authentic hole in the wall and I was wrong. Food tasted very Americanized - down to the lettuce and sliced tomato in the burrito. Others in my group loved their meal but I was expecting more flavor read more

Paisano Restaurant - Wet Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

New owners bought the name and reputation but clearly not the recipes. I will not be returning after 20 years of patronage. Terrible loss to the community- I wish I knew the last time would be the last time I'd have authentic Latin cuisine at this restaurant. God Bless Original Owners of Paisano. read more

This has been our go to Mexican restaurant for years, has always served top quality authentic food and cocktails. Unfortunately things have gone down hill over the course of the past 6 months or so. Food has become hit and miss, after a few so-so meals, we decided to give it another try late April... everything was great Went there this past Saturday night, and experienced the trifecta of a bad night out. Poor cocktails Poor service Poor meal Ordered Cadillac Margaritas, paid for a premium cocktail, contained little if any alcohol. Generally the drinks are strong, and high quality not this time. Poor service Other than taking orders, delivering cocktails and food, never saw the server the entire night. Thankfully we were able to get the attention of the male bartender who ALWAYS delivers top quality service and makes great cocktails. He made our second round of margaritas....outstanding Poor food I had the fajita burrito...steak was under cooked, and not seasoned...refried beans were so salty virtually inedible. My companion had the chicken fajita burrito...meat was bland and way overcooked, refried beans too salty to eat. These are our usual go to meals, so we know what to expect and this wasn't it....would have sent them back, except our server went MIA. Come on, I know you can do better. read more

Pupusas are still amazing. Their Tacos Mexicanos are so tasty and they're only $2.99 each--can't beat it!! read more

Paisano Restaurant - Cheese Pupusas - Mexican Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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It was Amazing! Love the atmosphere and the food too! Every one was so nice ! The service was amazing

This used to be my favorite Mexican restaurant but I was very disappointed tonight. My chicken inside my chicken chimichanga was dry and burnt. I ordered a side of mole sauce, it used to be excellent. Tonight it was very liquidy and the sauce was reddish. It used to be thick and a deep brown. Not sure if this place has changed hands or not but I was not impressed. When I mentioned it to the waitress, she just kind of shrugged it off. It will be a long time before I come back. If I could give 2.5 stars I would, 3 stars is being generous. read more

It just was not that good. It was underwhelming. They charged for chips and salsa at least if you ask for more chips. There was also a piece of cheese in our water? read more

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From the delicious food and portions to the kind and accommodating service, this is a wonderful local restaurant to enjoy and support! I got the tacos with rice and beans and my friends also loved their meals. Thank you! read more

Tbh I have no idea what I ordered. It's just something my friend recommended and obviously he's been here several times so he knows what to order. It came w tortillas as well and I love to have it w tortillas cuz the original rice is a bit salty if you just eat it alone. I also love my Mexican soda I got a mango flavor. My friend has a Jamaica which is also pretty good too. I think I'll wanna come next time again and try some other stuffs on the menu, just to expand my knowledge on Latino food:) Also they have a super cute outside area to eat, I love all the decorations and the Latino music! Such a good vibeee read more

Paisano Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

The food was very tasty and the service was great. I'll definitely go back. We tried the bean and cheese pupas, the Churrasco and the Pollo Asado. All were well prepared and very tasty. read more

the food are horrible and if you complain about it the owner come to your table and yield at you!! he is very aggressive!! be careful is not a pleasant place to go read more

This restaurant is a diamond in the rough. Starving one night looking for a place to eat, I happened by and this place caught my eye. Decided to go in and check it out. Got seated right away. The staff was excellent and courteous and very attentive. The food was top notch!! The enchiladas!...best I ever had. I highly recommend. read more

I have been going to Paisano since they opened. Every time I've gone somewhere else, I'm always disappointed that I didn't go to Paisano. The owners Hector and Emilio are really nice people and are always there. I've never had a bad meal there, and I get take-out at least once a week. If I could give them 10 stars, I would. Love to see a family business thriving!!! read more

Great chips and salsa. Food is tasty. Nice margaritas. Good value. I especially like when the weather is mild and we can sit outside as the area behind the bar can get pretty loud. read more

really outstanding Mexican food, especially for greater Boston which is not exactly known for it. I had torta pastor, other than the bread, which was average, everything else was second to none. perfect combination of flavors and tender meat. read more

Great service is good food friendly atmosphere ,If you like authentic Mexican and Guatemalan food this is the place

I just ate there had 2 chicken tacos with rice and beans chicken was dry and had no sour cream or guacamole on them so I asked and when I got the bill they had the nerve to charge 6.99 for guacamole and 3.99 for sour cream NOT GOOD I've ordered once before a to go order and they had the nerve to charge 25 cents for a plastic bag I sure won't be eating there again! They need to do better than that there's other Mexican restaurants that are sooooo much better and cheaper read more

Pros: -Has a small parking lot -Food was super flavorful -Great service. Our server was incredibly polite, quick, and accommodating to my beautiful but sometimes challenging dining companion ("Can I have an enchilada but without the tortilla?") They brought out the "enchilada" (usually a 1-plate item) as a 3-plate "burrito bowl" with the sauce and beans separate. -Starter chips were warm, crispy, and tasty. Cons: -Could really benefit from some renovating. This place is dated. -Can't put less than $10 on a card, so bring cash or go big -- Chicken Tacos Mexicanos ($2.25 per taco) I was duped by the description of "two corn tortillas" -- it doesn't come with two tacos, just one taco encased in two tortillas. Is that typical? I didn't see the point, and ended up with 2 uneaten tortillas after eating my tacos. Luckily, that was my only complaint for these petite little tacos. The chicken was cut into very small pieces so it was easy to eat and seasoned to perfection. Toppings were simple cilantro and onion. They were delicious in their simplicity without the pico, lettuce, and all that jazz (if you want that, you can go with the tex-mex tacos for a little more money - $3/taco). I also ordered a side of guacamole ($2.99), which was a good call. It was a decent sized bowl and it was fresh, creamy, and flavorful. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience! I'm sure we'll be back. read more

Paisano Restaurant - Tacos Mexicanos ($2.25/taco, January 2016) - Mexican Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

It's authentic. The food tastes amazing! And the margaritas are on point. Anything you order here, you won't be sorry with. It's nice to also find the beers of Latin America here. read more

Paisano Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

The ambiance was nice outside yet the outdoor seating area's umbrellas didn't fold to an angle. After my party and I ordered to a rude waitress with attitude, I received a salad when I ordered a burrito. If you like the food there, I'd advice you to take out because overall I disliked the restaurant and would not come back. read more

Decent tacos but nothing to write home about. I went in for take out and it looks like there's an awesome bar set-up but could not dine in due to the pandemic. There is plenty of parking. read more

Really excellent food! We had the Pepe Boquitas as an appetizer and this is maybe one of the best meals for the cost I have had; the meats are amazing and we all ate our fill. I had the Enchiladas for my meal and they were excellent, maybe not the best I ever had but very good. The portions here are massive, and the quality is also excellent. Our group of 5 all ordered different meals and everyone raved about their food. The telltale question on any review is if you would come again. The answer to that question is not "If" but "How often." I could eat there weekly, order a different entree (in general) but Pepe Boquitas is on the list every meal. To be honest, if it is two people: just get Pepe Boquitas and you are set. read more

Having come here many times it isn't great but solid but tonight changed everything. Upon asking our waitress, after seeing her walk around to multiple tables with her mask not covering her nose we asked her to cover her face. She said she had been busy. We said this wasn't acceptable and her response was 'you should just have stayed home!' Completely unacceptable. An update after talking to the manager. The issue still occurred but the owner agreed to address the ignorant comment and the lack of following the state guidelines on masks. I don't want to penalize the restaurant for the behaviour of one member of the waitstaff and will adjust the rating accordingly. read more

Never had a bad meal or service !!!! Staff is always friendly and prices are not bad for what you get !!! Highly recommend !!!

Meh. The quality of the food is hit or miss, and the service is almost always comically slow. Decent margaritas and an outdoor seating area, though. read more

Great authentic Mexican and Guatemalan dishes. Large menus with different varieties. They have a bar with beer, wine, and other liquors. Dine inside or outside seating is also available. Great food, great service, and good prices. read more

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The service at paisanos is extremely rude and unprofessional. The food is mediocre and bland. I ordered 2 orders of Garnachas and the lady answering the phone told me there would be a 30 minute wait time to pick up. I came to pick up the food and when I got home the food was soggy and cold. I called the restaurant and they told me the food had sat there for 30 minutes and that's why it was soggy! And they couldn't do anything about it. Unbelievable, they don't care about customer satisfaction or the delivery of fresh quality food to a paying customer. read more

Paisano Restaurant - The "fried" tortillas were soggy. And they looked like this. - Mexican Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

First time here for lunch today. Great: homemade tortilla chips, refried beans, service and the 5 little bite nacho-esque appetizer Good: rice and the salsa Average: overall spice level and flavor profiles I can appreciate keeping things mild for us gringos and kids, but they should offer hot sauce at the table or offer a kicked up salsa. Overall, a solid meal and I will go back. I will just ask for some more kick. read more

Have been here several times and never disappointed! The margaritas, frozen and on the rocks, are very good. Perfect balance of sweetness and alcohol the many times I have ordered the different flavors. Food is good, not amazing but you'll get your fix for Mexican. I have ordered the chicken quesadilla, enchiladas, nachos, and tacos, and all were good and served fresh and hot. They do have pretty good run of the bar food, such as the wings which comes with fries in a huge portion. Price wise-the portions are a hefty size for the price. Both for the food and drinks. Unlike other reviews, I've never had an issue with the service. Maybe once there was a decent wait for food but we didn't notice while drinking. Wouldn't recommend if you're looking to get out of there quick. There is an older crowd who usually sits at the bar, plays Keno. But I think this adds to the ambiance. It has always felt lively walking in. Great place overall for a decent priced dinner and drinks night. read more

Food, service was authentic and excellent. Loved the music (which was at a comfortable level for conversation). Watch out for the hot sauce - wow. read more

I was in Waltham, MA visiting some friends and we were looking for a spot to have dinner. I didn't know the area too well.. so of course I had to check yelp. We found this humble little Mexican joint.. don't let the appearance fool you. The food and drinks were GREAT!! I kinda love this place now. We started off with some pupusas, chips and salsa and from there we were hooked! We enjoyed our entrees, the service, and best of all.. the margaritas were strong and yummy. The restaurant got pretty full after 7pm, seems like a popular place in the area. Go and Enjoy yourself! *cheers* read more

Paisano Restaurant - Hurrache - Mexican Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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i'm from San Diego, California so i was doubting the quality of this Latino influenced food but what we had wasnt too shabby. I work remote so our main office is in Newton and we went for drinks after work. BTW i cant believe "happy hour" is illegal in MASS! WTH! FOOD/DRINKS: totally got the Margaritas and they were not too strong nor sweet. They came in a cute cactus cup that i wanted to bring home haha We shared Ceviche, not that great, and the Mexican "Pizza" which was surprisingly satisfying. PRICE: i dont remember how much it was... but i would say average? AMBIANCE: random hole in the wall and not good for loud parties, aka me and my friend who laugh super loud. The restaurant was kinda shaped weird and enclosed. Clean but you can tell it was an older place. SERVICE: they were attentive and friendly. read more

Paisano Restaurant - Margaritas in a cute catus cup - Mexican Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts