Had Amelia's Cluck & Smash (formerly just Amelia's Taqueria) near Northeastern last week and I can…read moreconfidently say I've entered my chicken sandwich era. The Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich was easily the star of the meal. Perfectly crispy, juicy, and balanced with that sweet-and-spicy combo that just works. Honestly, no complaints there -- a true 10/10 sandwich. We also tried the smash burger, tacos, and churros. Everything was solid, satisfying, and exactly what you want from a quick comfort-food stop. Nothing overly fancy, but definitely hits the craving. This spot really shines for what it is: a classic grab-and-go place. Quick, convenient, and great when you want something indulgent without committing to a full sit-down experience. Overall food score: 7/10 Amazing chicken sandwich, good across the board, but very much a casual, quick-bite kind of place. Safe to say chicken sandwiches might need to become a weekly ritual now.

I was totally not expecting it to be this good. The steak was seasoned to perfection. The hot sauce…read moreis both red and green were fantastic. Highly recommend this place.

Came here with a colleague. Service was fast and staffs are friendly. Surprisingly they have huge…read moredining space downstairs!!! I ordered a burrito and boy it was a huge portion. Will definitely come back here

Had a quick takeout /bite at this place that i chose. I have to say the burrito will definitely…read morefill ya! and the guac and chips is good. Just wish the amount of chips given you would give a little bit more guac! As for the burrito. Nothing too crazy to talk about. It was huge! and it had everything I'd asked for. I would put a star down because it wasn't spread evenly if that makes any sense? As I was eating it... I felt like they put all the meat on top..then veggies...then sauce!? Like literally the last 25% of the burrito on the bottom was just mainly sauce... like sour cream... salsa verde.... etc ... like wtheck!? I don't even know how that person wrapped my burrito in that kind of pattern... but yeah.

While visiting Boston during World Cup madness, this was a calm, satisfying place to stumble upon…read moreaway from the watch parties. Good vegetarian options, cooked to order in an open kitchen, which was spotlessly clean. We had a veggie burrito, fajita burrito and chips and guacamole. Everything tasted so fresh and flavorful. The staff were welcoming and friendly. The bathroom was kind of a funny adventure to get to in the back room but was very clean. It's a humble, clean, cozy place with good food!

this place is everything I'd want in a burrito joint. every ingredient is well cooked and super…read moreflavorful, it's all diced up and fits nicely in a burrito and the hot sauces simply never miss. I work around the corner from viva and make a point to come at least once a week. the staff is super friendly, it's easygoing to eat there (v casual) or takeout and it's not a chain (that i know of)! If you're in the area and are craving a burrito, you gotta hit this place.

If you get a salad bowl with black beans your whole bowl will be soggy and filled with water. I had…read moreto drain mine. The food tastes watered down and bland.

I've heard so much about El Jefe's Taqueria and decided to finally try it - and I enjoyed it! I got…read morea Mexican bowl and a cheese quesadilla, and both were really good. My sister really enjoyed her chips and her chicken quesadilla, and my mom enjoyed her tacos. I love how everything is customizable, and there are so many toppings to choose from and they're all fresh. The place is also very well priced. As for the ambience, it is good for a fast food place. It is casual, quick, and the decor is authentic and creates a nice vibe. The service is quite good, and the food is prepared immediately. I'm glad I finally tried El Jefe's Taqueria!

Wow. I'm not easily…read moreimpressed by Mexican restaurants because they seem to adhere to their clientele. Which isn't a bad thing necessarily but when you're looking for a well seasoned meal, you're not looking for it to not that be that. This place didn't disappoint. I ordered the shrimp burrito without cheese and they didn't skimp at all. I had an abundance of shrimp and everything was very well seasoned and juicy. The shrimp wasn't baby shrimps either, I believe they were colossal. The guacamole was amazing, the rice, everything was a yes. I was shocked and amazed. Chipotle better count their days with me because I believe I've jumped ship

" Mean burritos " If you're in the area don't forget to…read moregrab your burrito here . They make a mean one . They don't play . It tastes fresh , delicious and packed and stacked like an athlete. Being Hispanic I plead this to bean a mean burrito; they don't play . Get your burrito game tight here . They make a mean burrito. The service is friendly and welcoming. The vibe is all welcoming.

I really liked this place. The atmosphere was awesome and I loved all the artwork on the walls. My…read morefavorite was the one showing you how to properly eat a taco It was actually really helpful but also funny. The tacos were good, but honestly... the fresh salsa completely stole the show. They had literally just made it and it came out warm and fresh. I'm a sucker for homemade salsa and this was some of the best I've ever had. The tortilla chips were amazing too. My only complaint is the seating. I get they were going for a certain vibe, but the tables and chairs just weren't very comfortable. Being on Newbury Street, I'd love to see a little more comfortable seating because I'd definitely want to hang out longer. Other than that, I'd absolutely go back, especially for that salsa!

We ordered a variety of dishes - I chose a lengua burrito, others had tacos and quesadillas. They…read morewere happy to customize a burrito for a member of our group who had a medical issue. The good: The dishes were all tasty, well prepared, and served quickly. THE BAD: the waiter was busy hanging out with his friends. Getting his attention was absurdly difficult. The charge for water - it's THE LAW in many communities that restaurants serve tap water, but not in Boston. Nevertheless, it's rare that we find a restaurant that says 'fudge the environment, all we care about is profits.' I just can't be a part of such an anti-consumer, anti-environmental mentality.

I'm ashamed to admit this was my first time having Birria Tacos. I went down the rabbit hole the…read morenight before watching videos about tacos like this and decided I need to try them ASAP. I read reviews on Maria's and it was reasonably close to my office so I hit it up for lunch. Admittedly I don't have anything to compare against but they were fantastic. The beef/brisket was flavorful, tender but still kept its bite/chew. The onions, cilantro and cheese seemed in great proportion. I've seen some videos where it looks like there could be more cheese - but I personally think it would've been too heavy and uncalled for - taking away from the overall flavor which was in perfect balance. The tacos were griddled to perfection - leaving the corn tortillas with a perfect crunch exterior which held up to the moistness of the ingredients contained inside. Finally - the dipping sauce was like liquid (red) gold. It had depth, flavor, and just enveloped the tacos when dipping them in. It was $15 for 3 and truthfully I had to push to get them all down (but refused to leave a bite behind). I'd love to try their esquires the next time I'm in, but will need to find someone to split the order of tacos first. Lol The 2 guys working there were friendly and super efficient. There was nothing about this trip that would ever make me hesitate from returning and wanting to work my way through the full menu.

I went when it was raining, waiting for a nearby show to start. So maybe that's why there werent…read moremany people there that day. There were a few to go orders here and there. Food is great! Ordered a burrito, fresh ingredients, flavorful beans, good meat! Glad i walked in and gave it a shot, good place to know about for straightforward mexican.

Revised post: Ordered from here again and very disappointed…read more The tacos did not come with guacamole or tomatoes like they did last time. Just chicken and onion - extremely bland AND there was a hair in my taco. I was disgusted, threw it out, then went to the next taco. ANOTHER HAIR (this time not as long) The chicken torta was edible but no chance I would get it again The pupusas are not the best So sad I ruined what could be a good dinner here

3.5 rating I was going to try a different place for…read morebreakfast but I kept seeing people stream into here so I thought it would be a better choice. Wise decision. The woman helping me was so nice as I slowly asked question after question about the food. I decided on huevos rancheros and a papusa. The huevos rancheros came with some cheese, plantains, and a tortilla. The papusa was filled with pork and cheese. The eggs were okay. I perfer eggs that have runny yokes and since these were not I just ate the whites. The cheese was crumbly and salty which was a nice compliment of of the sweet tomato sauce the eggs were in. I love plantains and the flavor and texture of these were great. My favorite thing was the papusa. Ripping it apart showed off the pork and cheese center. The pork was tender, shredded, and seasoned well. This was a great breakfast to start off a Sunday.