For a while, I ate at Mango Tango's quite often, mostly because it was something a little different than the regular sandwich for lunch of dinner. But then I realized "Why the heck am I eating this?" Unfortunately, it's not really all that good, which pains me to say this because the people there are extremely nice and try to provide a good atmosphere to eat at. Paying extra for sour cream, salsa, and jalapenos is something that you really shouldn't have to do. And if you don't get the extra toppings, your burrito is really going to be a bland combo of rice, beans, and meat. If you are craving Mexican in Newton, this is probably the quickest and best place, but try and venture out of the city to get better food. read more

The people here are very friendly, but the food is just alright. Ordered a Taco because I was at a Mexican restaurant. It was far from delicious. I actually prefer my home made ones. read more

This is my favorite burrito place around. I'm surprised to read the previous review that found the burritos here bland. My fiancee and I feel that this place has the tastiest burritos in Boston. She prefers the fajita burrito, which is pretty good, and I really like the chili verde. Not quite as cheap as Anna's but the quality is much better. read more

Tango Mango is OK. The Boston burrito scene has grown considerably in the last few years, but there are still very few (if any) truly good places. Tango Mango's success is indicative of an environment where the demand for good burritos is still stronger then the supply. As such, a "OK" place can make a killing. If Tango Mango were in CA, they would go out of business very quickly. Kind of like how pizza in Boston can be mediocre but commercially successful. Ironically, there is nothing with Mango on the menu. Catchy name though. On a good day, Tango Mango provides good burritos made well. They are pretty small, but you can pay more to make them bigger. Negatives: Small burritos, stingy with every ingredient compromising overall burrito balance, frequently dry meats Positives: On a good day at the right time, they can make a decent burrito. Ingredient quality varies, but has never been bad the 20 or so times I have been there. The Chili Verde (lame not fresh tasting verde sauce) and Carnitas (way too dry, and cut too far in advance of burrito construction) are bad, however. All the other stuff is at least good. They offer a portobello quesadilla, but do not offer a portobello burrito, which I think is weird. Considering the inflationary environment that restaurant operators exist in , I am almost glad that Tango Mango's prices are such that they will sustain as a business. I often hear fellow customers complaining, but the reality is that good ingredients cost more than they used to. In all, I am glad there is a quick service "Mexicanish" place in Newton Center. I also feel better paying less than $10 for a Mexicanish meal than paying $20 at Sol Azteca for similarly "good-but-not-great-makes-you-wish-you-were-in-CA-or Mexico" food. read more

I got fish tacos and a quesadilla. The fish did not taste like it was fresh, and all the onions in the slaw totally overwhelmed the flavor. The quesadilla was OK but it needed more cheese and maybe should have been cooked using less oil (very crispy on spots but I'm not sure if that was intentional). It tasted like they used just cheddar cheese. Overall disappointing, not worth the $12, and I will not be going back. read more

This is the BEST Mexican place probably in this state!!! I have searched for a place like this for the last 2 years (in Boston/ greater areas) and I am so thankful that I finally found it!! I am a Mexican American California girl and let me tell you, this is the real deal!!!! Trust me!!! I have totally ate more Mexican food than you in my whole life lol :p read more

Despite the recent poor reviews Tango Mango is still poppin... because it rocks! Great carnitas and "spicy carnitas" and don't forget to add cilantro! One of my go-to restaurants for lunch in Newton. read more

The food here is decent. I'll give it that. The thing that knocks Tango Mango down to one star is the price and the service. Both despicable. I went in there the other day to get a burrito and they gave me very little meat. So, I asked for a bit more and they gave it to me. When I went to pay, the lady behind the counter charged me an extra $2. Ridiculous. After I asked why a burrito with rice, chicken and cheese was costing me $8.03, she refused to answer me, and was downright rude. I went to check the menu and for extra meat it said $1.50. (Ridiculous anyway for the amount of meat they give you) She refused to change the price and was extremely disrespectful. Unfortunately, this is the only quick burrito place in Newton Centre so they have a monopoly. Anyone want to open up a reasonably priced and nicely staffed Mexican place in Newton Centre? Would be nice..... So, when you're in the mood for a quick burrito and you're able to drive the extra 5 minutes, hit up Anna's in Brookline. For the service, price, and taste, it's well worth it. read more

Top notch burritos. as good as Anna's Tacoria. All fresh ingredients. many choices and all made to order. great for a quick bite or on the run. Wish they would extend there menu. read more

I think it's ok, nothing great but not bad by any means. They have some different choices and specials which are can be pretty solid. Good size and the ingredients are fresh. One thing is it can be bland at times, I got a veggie last time I went and it didn't really pack much flavor, I probably wouldn't get it again. One big negative, the salsa and chips are terrible. the chips are stale and the salsa is very watery. read more

The cilantro from their pico de Gallo can get stuck in the gaps of my teeth as much as it wants, I am merely their vessel.

This place is a slightly above average burrito joint. They make quick burritos that taste good but are nothing special. If you have the chance, make the five minute drive to the BC campus where you will find El Pelón, a taqueria that kicks Tango Mango's ass and throws it into the Rio Grande. read more

This place is a staple for us. I don't get the negative reviews, but I'd write it off as typical Newton BS and give it a shot. I'm partial to the blackened chicken personally. read more

okay, i will go with a criticism sandwich on this one... on a positive note, the decor is fun (brightly colored mexican-american, painted tiles, bright hues).. on the other hand, this place is overpriced and really skimpy on the burrito toppings. my husband asked for extra peppers and they barely sprinkled any on (and charged extra).. the taste is also blah.. and another positive.... hm, they steam the tortilla-? that's always a good thing.. but yeah, take your money & go to anna's instead! not a big fan of this place.. read more

A harmless burrito and taco joint, with Frida Kahlo-esque decor. I'm not sure what everyone is complaining about, the food is fine, and the prices are low. read more

Meh. Not bad or anything, just average the whole way round. Not compelling enough for me to want to visit again.

Despite a name that doesn't lead you to realize the fare, Tango Mango is a good option for those hankering for a good burrito in Newton Centre. For those who are fans of Anna's - give it a try - the similarities are uncanny. read more

Love their Cajun chicken burritos and the carnitas is so flavorful. It has consistently been over the years my favorite mexican spot in the metro-boston area. The cooks here are super talented and the women who runs this place is a sweetheart. This location definitely has my support and I hope they keep setting the standard for fast hassle free amazing-tasting food. read more

I used to be a big Anna's follower, until I discovered Tango Mango. It is the best burrito place in the area and surpasses Anna's, Boca Grande, Chipotle and Bolocco. It's not even a competition. The ingredients taste fresh and the flavors are great, I would highly recommend the spicy chicken. Five stars for this awesome spot. Also I have never encountered a line that was more than 2 or 3 people. Don't let that stop you! read more

I'd give this place 1 star just based on the bland quality of the food, but the poor experience also tops it off nicely. I've ordered two burritos from this place, once with spicy chicken and once with grilled chicken. Both tasted the same... boring. This is what happens when someone gets the bright idea of opening a Mexican fast food restaurant to cash in on peoples love for burritos and tries to follow a color by number formula with no inspiration. The first burrito I ordered last week I added sour cream, which was an additional 75 cents. At least on the menu it does mention that sour cream and guacamole are an additional cost, although the specific cost is not posted. In my opinion, 75 cents for a little sour cream on your burrito is pushing the limit of fairness. I like my food spicy, and since the "spicy chicken" didn't taste like it had so much as salt on it as a seasoning, I decided to add jalapeños to my latest burrito. It was a surprise when I got to the cash register that the 4 jalapeños (it was the end of the bucket, so thats all they put on it) cost me an extra 50 cents. When I asked the proprietoress at the cash register why the jalapeños cost extra, even though it wasn't posted anywhere, her answer was "Always. They always cost extra.". I eat a lot of burritos, and personally I've never been charged for jalapeños, anywhere, similarly as I've never been charged extra for ketchup at McDonald's. I guess the difference between me buying 100 burritos from this place or stopping at 2 is 50 cents and a less than stellar product. And I still have half of this burrito to eat. read more

Try their spicy chicken burritos. They're really good.

This has been a consistent source of subpar, low value, blah, unremarkable, underachieving food. Sol Azteca nearby is good but expensive in relative terms; El Pelon is a far better value and with far better taste. Their best feature is Jarritos sparkling mineral water. read more

The price of my burrito is different every time I come and i order the SAME thing... that just really annoys me. But I do love my steak burrito. Their guacamole is really 'runny' and they barely put anything. I've experimented and it tastes the same if you skip it. I would say save your money and don't add it ... but the price is different every time. I would give more stars but... they raised their prices and there appears to be no consistency. Also the bathroom is disgusting and the last couple times there never was no soap in the dispenser... which worries me since employees use it. read more

Not bad, really. The people who own this place are really, really nice. They cut the veggies in front of you right before they go into the burritos (kinda cool), but I never end up with a satisfactory amount of chicken. When I order a chicken burrito, I kinda hope for the chicken to take center stage! I've never had Anna's so I can't compare, but it's pretty decent. When the Subway dudes are being douchebags (they run out of food/bread a lot..seriously), I'll usually end up next door at Tango Mango. read more

I am not a big burrito eater, but I love their medium chicken fajita burrito. As I watch them make my burrito I always think that it looks so small for $7, but then halfway through the thing I always wonder if I will be able to finish it. :) Friendly servers, fresh ingredients, and if you can't find a place to park there is a big lot behind CVS. At lunchtime it can get pretty busy in there, so plan to take your log o' mexican goodness elsewhere. read more

Let us start with this. If you are the kind of person that likes the terrible, dry, non-melted cheese, and dominantly rice filled burritos of Chipotle, then you won't agree with my review. I'm the kind of person that wants great flavors packed with gooey sauces and cheese. I don't settle with boring non-melty burritos. Now that you know where I am coming from, I am quite surprised at all of the negativity in the reviews of this place. I have lived in Newton my whole life and think that Tango Mango has only improved over time. I really like that they have a balance of ingredients in every burrito they make. Almost every bite has that mixture of everything you want. They don't just plop a little of this and that, then add a bunch of rice to fill it in. The food tastes great, the staff is very friendly, the owner is almost always at the cash register, and they have given me free cornbread on several occasions. They introduced the "Black Cajun" chicken burrito a while back and it is now one of my favorite burritos I can get anywhere. I highly recommend trying it. Tell them to make it spicy. No, this isn't the best burrito place I have ever been to, therefore, it is not 5 stars. That award goes to a little mexican grill in West Hempstead, New York called Gonzos. They cut your burrito in half and sear a layer of cheese in the middle openings to keep the food in (if Eve was tempted with an apple, she would have stood absolutely no chance with this thing). Give Tango Mango a shot. If you find the right one, their burritos can definitely reach levels of crave-worthy-ness. Yes, that should be a word. read more

I have been going to Tango Mango since literally the first day it opened and I'll be the first to admit it has been an inconsistent experience. This place always had relatively good burritos at a decent price but began to gain a reputation for overcharging. If I were to guess, in the nearly ten years that I've been going here with my father, I'm willing to bet they overcharged him about 8 out of 10 times in approximately 100 visits. I wish I were making this up. It was painful to see that they would blatantly overcharge anyone and my dad would fight tooth and nail with the person behind the register every time he was overcharged. He would always say, "I'm willing to pay whatever price they post, but it's more about the principal that they try to scam you". The most recognizable employees are the two main operators of the restaurant: the owner, Shirley, and her underling co-manager named Oscar. To be honest, I always felt like Shirley wasn't as bad as Oscar. That being said, she seemed to become more and more discontent with working there over the years, and it showed. These allegations that Shirley (more commonly referred to as "the lady" in other reviews) is rude to customers and sits on her phone texting are anything but fallacious. As for Oscar, he puts on this front like he's your buddy then blatantly overcharges you every time. From my experience Shirley hasn't been quite as bad as far as overcharging goes, but has been known to do it from time to time nonetheless. Now to the more important part of the review: my most recent experience. I hadn't been to the restaurant in so long that I forgot what the burritos themselves were like so I begged my dad to bring me. He reluctantly did so under the condition that I write this review and be as honest as possible. As we entered I felt a certain nostalgia about the atmosphere which had always been very pleasant despite other complaints. Neither Shirley nor Oscar were there which was VERY relieving to say the least. Very refreshing. There was a line of about twelve people being served fairly quickly all things considered. I ordered the BB supreme which is a twelve inch steamed tortilla with one meat, beans, rice, cheese, salsa, guacamole, and sour cream for the price of $7.50. My dad refused to order anything because he can't justify it from his past experience. When we got to the register I vaguely recognized a long time employee who asked how we were doing as if he knew us from so long ago. This was a great little touch. Then it was time for the moment of truth. The register was punched in for $7.50 and then $8.03 for tax. An absolute miracle which can't be understated. I was very insistent about eating the burrito as soon as possible to be accurate about what is definitively the most important thing about a restaurant: the food itself. The shape and size of it was nice; long and just thick enough unlike the ridiculous square shaped burritos the size of an infant's torso that Qdoba and Chipotle have been known for. The tortilla was really tasty and steamed to perfection. I have to say I've been to many other great burrito places (Los Amigos, Anna's, Boca Grande, El Pelon, Olecito, Boloco) and there's just something about the tortilla that is a cut above the rest for me. The chicken was very tasty and flavorful, with the very rare burnt end sort of piece which I don't mind much unless it's filled with them. I was able to get two kinds of beans, refried and black which is a great combination for both flavor and texture. You have to order "half and half" to make sure they don't overcharge The refrieds in particular were just on the verge of being scorching hot and the contrast of that with the coolness of the guacamole and sour cream makes for a wonderful flavor experience. If I had to pick one thing wrong with the burrito it would be the small size of the portion of guacamole which was coincidentally made up for with a huge serving of sour cream so I don't mind much. Overall, I'd say this was one of the best experiences I've ever had at Tango Mango as far as I can remember. The staff was quick and friendly, the atmosphere was as great as ever, and the burrito was absolutely stellar. I eagerly await the next chance I get to go back so long as my dad will bring me. Excellent burritos, amazing staff, great price, no overcharging and perhaps best of all, no Oscar or Shirley. If you've been turned off by this place in the past I URGE you to give it another chance. read more

Here it was 10:05pm, I worked late and was driving through Newton Centre. I know everything is closed or in the process of closing and I am starving. I immediately pull over when I see a neon sign reading "Burritos&Tacos" at a place called Tango Mango. Even though they were technically closed and cleaning up, I was greated by the owner Shirley with a kind smile and pleasant hello. Reaching for my wallet I realize that I forgot it at home. Shirley noticed me searching for my wallet and said, " Don't worry, you look hungry, its late and you can get me back later. Order what you want". I ordered a carnitas burrito which was delicious and returned the next day to pay for it and get another. I've been back since, the foor is great, fresh and affordable. Thank you Shirley and Tango Mango for a great meal and being so kind and friendly. Much appreciated! read more

Is it really all that bad? Well, I reckon so. It's been compared to Anna's, and rightfully so. Like Anna's, no matter what goes in, there's a consistent texture and taste. Rice=beans=tortilla, somehow. Even the hot sauce disappeared in the mush. The guacamole isn't noteworthy and stringently applied. On the plus: the meats looked appetizing and were only cut when ordered. My roasted vegetables had a bit more character than the rest of the players. I still like the chains best. read more

Usually i try to avoid places with the words 'fresh' or 'healthy' in their tag lines, but i figured i'd give it a shot anyway. It's entirely possible that my novice taste for Mexican food renders this review wholly useless, but i thought the spicy chicken here was just right. Enough to make you finish your beverage, but not enough to require another. Maybe i went bare-bones, but i got a burrito and a soda for $6.83; i routinely pay more for less food for lunch out at work in Maynard, so that seems pretty good to me. The food's prepared absurdly fast, and the folks who make it are nice. Maybe it's the beans that screw it up. i ditched the beans so maybe i got more room for good stuff. Stupid beans. Anyway, it's not so awesome as to make it a regular choice for me, but it's a good change from my usual diet of chicken mcnuggets, jolt cola, and ellio's pizza. read more

Tango Mango helped get me through Law School. The dining options in Newton are bit limited, especially concerning Mexican food. The burritos here are good enough to beat Chipotle, which is the most one can expect in Boston. I recommend the big burrito supreme. The guacamole is also fantastic. read more

Expensive. Not an easy set up or process. Food is decent. Need to pay extra for chips

I have been eating at Tango Mango for years. I work in the area and get Lunch or dinner at least once a week, The food is fresh and delicious and the staff is friendly and there is never a wait. I like the fact that I have portion control and I don't have to have a giant burrito if I don't want one. They are miles ahead in taste than the chains ( Chipolte, Qdoba). I love to support local biz and private enterprise especially when they do what they do so well. read more

Super ordinary. I got a burrito and it wasn't anything to write home about. Not better than Boca, not better than Anna's and not better than Chipotle. My wife got the portobello quesadilla. She wasn't too much of a fan either. Place was pretty busy, if it's probably cause there isn't much competition, I think if a Boloco, Anna's, Boca Grande or Chipotle opened down the street they'd probably flop. Give me a diffrent product please! read more

Not good. Got would-be baja tacos & plantains, and left very unsatisfied. The tacos were sad and uninspired, with what tasted like a drizzle of russian dressing from a bottle on top. And the plantains were mediocre. Good points: service was nice, and corn tortillas were fresh and soft. read more

One big plus that Anna's doesn't have, plantains! That is the big winner for Tango Mango. This place is good, the burrito isn't as good as Anna's but they have some good fillings. They do have great guac. One bad thing, you can smell subway as it is right next door. read more

This is a no frills taqueria. It has what you'd expect. Not fancy or over priced. Good food though and if you're in the mood for this type of fare, I recommend. read more

I'm a big fan of the Cajun chicken (spicy, blackened). Their carnitas are solid. All-around great value and very much appreciate the sweet plantains - a rare treat for a location in Newton. Can't go wrong with the basics such as a burrito or "tacos al pastor". They also offer a tasty fresh mango salsa. My favorite taqueria in Newton... read more

I love coming here once in a while to get a quesadilla! They are not only huge but they are so flavorful! The great thing about their quesadillas are that they are like a burrito but with double the cheese! Only downside to this is the flavor. The chicken and beans have flavor but everything else is a bit blah! other than that its pretty good read more

Tango Mango is my go-to lunch for when I have work! It's conveniently located for me and service is quite fast. Portions are large for what you pay for and it's cheaper than Chipotle; this is particularly great since all the other restaurants in the area are more pricy, takes longer, and you don't get as much bang for your buck. I like their carnitas because they shred the pork right when you order. Also, show your ID at checkout and get a free fountain drink with purchase! It's a college kid's ideal place. Casual, clean ambiance with colorful table covers and the staff are always friendly and efficient. I can't speak to the authenticity but food tastes great to me! read more