Okay, the burritos here are REALLY good. REALLY REALLY good. I will agree that the cashier lady can be really rude, she's like always in a bad mood or something. Its funny because she used to be like the nicest person ever when that place first opened. whatever though, she won't stop me from eating the most magical burritos atleast once a week! read more

Oh Boy, was this place a disappointment. In my quest to find that perfect burrito. I have lived in the newton area for the past 9 years I finally thought I'd give Tango Mango a try. This place Striked out! I read the Yelp reviews it seemed that the Blackened chicken burrito was the popular choice. Nope! didn't get to try it cause they didn't have it. So I went with the standby Steak. I order taking guy was very clueless & a bit deet da dee! seem unfamiliar with his job nor did it seem like he cared. The Burrito score low on my Burrito scorecard. second from the bottom just above Boca Grande.. The steak was bland and flavorless, the Rice was under-cooked and watery. The whole burrito was just a bland, flavorless, mushy mess. Sorry not again... read more

Sorry I cannot say much but my mouth is to full. The boys are amazing and the burritos are packed with great flavors. I have been to Mexico 3 times and have not had a burrito better than this: Order Pork, Beans(normal), pick de gayo(salsa), rice, lettuce, and sour cream. I have been here a bit over 30 times and they have yet to fail me. read more

We stopped in here to get a burrito while visiting my boyfriend's family & I was thoroughly impressed. As a current resident of the Bay Area, I live around a lot of self-described burrito snobs but I would say that the burritos from Tango Mango keep up with the mission style burritos I've enjoyed in SF. As a vegetarian, there are rarely any unique burrito options...so the incredible assortment of grilled vegetables (including plantains!!!) was such a nice surprise. The crown jewel of Tango Mango's offerings is the way that they melt the cheese on the tortillas before they put the rest of the fillings in there. It's insanely unique & creates a quesadilla effect instead of having cold shreds of cheese in every bite. Head over to Tango Mango if you're in the Newton area & hankering for a delicious burrito. You won't be disappointed. Bonus - the owner is incredibly friendly & helpful. read more

I have been a patron of this place for a VERY long time and have been here 100+ times. However, it is getting very hard to support. There is one guy who assembled the food who has a rude attitude. I ordered a quesadilla and he put a minuscule amount of meat and charged me for double meat when I said "can I get a little more than that?" This has happened to me over 20 times. Honestly I loved this place and love to support local businesses but if I go to Anna's or Los Amigos I get 75% more meat for the same price. It's a real shame, I hope they get their act together. I have left a 5 star review for this place in the past but I am going to have to change it to a 2. read more

My wife and I love burritos. We use to frequent Chipolte and Qdoba. But then we moved to Newton Center and tried Tango Mango on the recommendation of a friend. We fell in love. Tango Mango is hands down the best of these style Mexican/burrito places. The food is fresh and made to order. The proteins are delicious and guacamole is out of this world, and my wife is a bit of a guac-snob. The staff is amazing and friendly they work quickly and put together excellent burritos. And Shirley, the owner (I think) is a delight as well very friendly and inviting and so good to her staff "the boys" as she calls them. If you live even remotely close to Newton Center make it one of your regular spots. It has become one of ours and we couldn't be happier. I even bought the T-shirt. read more

I love this place!!! Best burrito I've had in a while, staff are super nice they were helping me with my Spanish:) next time I'm in Boston I'm down to go there again!! read more

Mango Tango / Tango Mango is having a serious name crisis. Is it Mango first or Tango first? The window says one thing, but the menus say another. I ordered the spicy chicken medium burrito / burrito medium chicken spicy, and hubby ordered the cheese quesadilla / quesadilla cheese. The burrito was a nice size and weight for $3.50, and was full of rice and beans. When I asked for guacamole, I got a teeny bit on the burrito, and the salsa was also put on pretty sparingly. The chicken was tender, perfectly shredded, with a medium spicyness.... The spicy was there but not too much flavor. Hubby's quesadilla was good, but he asked for jalapenos on top -- which were so spicy he began to sweat (in a good way). I was excited to get a bag of chips and salsa until the lady told me they were $3.50 -- WTF? Chips and salsa are freakin' cheap, and should be a taqueria staple added to every order with a smile on top. Nonetheless, I made a very noticeable frowny face at the register and complained (loudly) from our table that their chips were probably stale because no one in their right mind would pay more than a buck for chips and salsa. They were really small bags. I think she heard me. Oh well. To sum up, everything is decent here except the chips. They're highway robbery. Note the use of the word decent. Not outstanding but not bad either. read more

Having spent plenty of my adult life in San Francisco, I miss the corner taqueria. The nondescript place with a grill full of sizzling chicken and carnitas. The place with the big menu on the wall, bowls of different types of salsa, and a line at the counter. Pickled jalapenos, onions, and carrots on the table. Tango Mango is basically that place. They're California's answer to the diner. (The real difference is that customers on Centre Street in Newton speak less spanish than those on 16th and Mission in San Francisco.) The food here is what you'd expect. Grilled chicken that tastes like grilled chicken. Carnitas? You know slowly roasted pork doesn't ever get bad. Having been here a bunch, allow me to address some of the concerns in reviews. Small portions? You know, this is America where we are rotund by nature and huge portions are the norm. I kind of like that the portions here are under control. If you really want a gut-busting mountain of meat for a few shiny nickels, you can just find a Chilis or something. Rude staff? Nobody here is rude. Or more specifically, in several years of coming here sporadically and randomly and being served by plenty of different people, nobody has been rude. But just like people working behind counters everywhere, if you are rude to them they will be rude back. Remember that. Not "authentic"? What's authentic? I guarantee that if you ever find yourself in a part of Mexico that doesn't have a Club Med you won't find anything like this. You might actually find that "burrito" has a different meaning. It's a silly metric to judge this type of place by. read more

Great place, fast service, great ambiance. I love that the food ingredients are so fresh and in front of you while prep. I always get a medium burrito with pork+ vegetables. read more

Folks here is the scoop on this place. There are plenty of other better burrito places around. Anna's, Boloco, Qdoba, etc etc. Let me fill you in. Enter Tango Mango. People are nice but a rip off. I get a burrito and nachos supreme w/ soda. Burrito Listed at 5.00 Nachos listed at 5.75 Drink 1.50 Cashier rings me up, it is $16.42! WTF? $2.50 extra for Guacamole and Sour Cream on both items?? I understand Newton is a nice area but this is a ripoff. I hate places like this that sneak in those extra costs. Look I am not trying to ruin this guy's business but don't rip people off. $10 would have been more than enough for what I bought. I could have gone over to Union Street and bought a nachos there for $10 and it would have been 3 times the size and soooo much better. read more

Everyone around Boston talks about Anna's as the best burritos around. I beg to differ. I was first introduced me to Tango Mango a few months ago, and now I stop by at least once a week. Whenever I get that craving for Mexican, TM is the place. The seating area is pretty funky looking, with bright colors, etc. Not always the cleanest place, but it doesn't need to be for a burrito joint. Real fast service, tasty burritos (and quesadillas, too!). I'm dying to try the fish tacos, but I always get sucked in by the prospect of having another spicy chicken burrito. All in all though, really great tasting food. read more

They keep increasing their prices! My problem with this place is that the burritos are bland and expensive. These are expensive burritos for what they are and I don't think it's worth it for what you get. I usually will go here for convenience but found I new place I like better. They also really need to remodel the inside since the place looks like it's very old and worn down. I won't be coming back here because there so many other places that do it better. read more

ok, well ive read the reviews after i went, is that swaying me?, no, but it still delivers several excellent points. this is anna's metro west. what do i mean, its nothing exciting, however, if you like annas you will like this, just you wont have to drive to at least brookline to go. you can read what i said bout there, same thing sort of. i tried the pork this time as ive been burned too many times with annas chicken. i know, jerk this isnt anna's, oh isnt it? same thing different day. i will say though it could have had some spices in the mix, and not hot sauce, just spice. also to consider andonly as pointed out, they are more stingy with the 'heart' of the burrito. same cost, same look. i asked for sour cream, the moron behind the counter flung a spatula at the general area of my order, it hit on the bottom and all in the same area( you all know what i speak of, oh yes), is that balanced eats? no dice. wifey got the veggie, i saw them hack it up, variety yes, quantity, no. same look and taste, however we ate there, it was 90 degrees in there easy. hey! open a window or use some a/c dudes. its hot and people are on lunch, hence more people, more heat, i dont want that. so anyway, mer commented on how the food was different cause it was served hot, case in point, annas or mango is best eaten right away prior to solidification, eww. so in closing we are expecting one here in the tham, its going into the shop of the void on maple. when that happens mer will be happy cause mediocre burritos are a few blocks away. thats all that needs to be said about this place. read more

I've been to this place twice now. I find the burritos to be very similar to Anna's Taqueria, of which I'm also a big fan. It may not be totally "authentic" for you purists out there, but either way they have good ingredients that makes for a helluva burrito. The staff was quick to put my order together and to ring me up. The place is very clean in the seating area and behind the counter. There are only a few tables inside, and 1 or 2 on the sidewalk. If you like Anna's but are usually confined to the 'burbs as I am, Tango Mango is a little more accessible and very similar (based on my experience thus far). My baby she like to rock My baby she like to roll My baby she can dance all night My baby got no control She do the Wango Tango (Mango?) Check it out. read more

The place is small and modest but I love their food and efficient, quick service. They have a wide variety of regular Mexican food which you can find pretty much everywhere... Parking is fairly easy to find in Newton center both on the street and the center lot and it has pretty good hours. Their staff speaks English too and the prices are fair. I usually get the spicy chicken burritos there and a side of guacamole and chips which is also very good. The only thing that sucks and which is common for Mexican places is that they charge extra for certain toppings like guacamole and they don't put much on it for the price.... But I still find it quite tasty and convenient. I'm surprised that other reviews complained that theirs was dry; I guess mine wasn't because of the extra guac I had in my burrito. Oh and one star for having outdoor seating! Love it! read more

I was always on the fence about Tango Mango. My first exposure to it was when I was being trained at my new job in Newton Centre. My predecessor ate there everyday (literally!) so I would always just tag along for the ride. I mainly stuck to tacos or a side of guacamole with chips. Not too creative and not always that filling. Fast forward a couple of months and I found myself there with a coworker. Following her lead, I ordered a Spicy Chicken Burrito with cheese, beans, rice, salsa, guac, sour cream, and hot sauce. I don't know if I was just especially hungry that day, but it really hit the spot. There was so much that I was only able to eat 3/4 of the medium sized burrito. Reasons unknown, I started craving this Spicy Chicken Burrito for days afterwards. So I ventured in on my own one day when I wanted a quick lunch. This time however, it was not as good. In fact, it seemed pretty bland and not spicy at all, like they advertised. I tried it a few more times and have had some good and some bad. After some research and several test burritos, I have deduced that the key to keeping the Spicy Chicken Burrito is requesting extra hot sauce. The food is good if you're craving some fast Mexican food. I don't know if it's worth going out of your way to pick up a burrito that's twice as expensive than the menu price because you got charged with so many "add ins" that should come standard. And don't forget the chips (which, you have a 50/50 chance of getting stale instead of fresh) and a side of salsa or guac for $3+. But since it's located within walking distance from my office, I will continue to support them when the craving hits. read more

Usually packed but I don't care. I love Tango Mango. Their carnitas burritos on steamed tortillas are to die for. I like more salt than they use in their cooking so I hand a little packet of salt to the guy preparing my food and it's perfect every time. Fresh food and generous portions at good prices. Extra guacamole cost extra but if you read the menu, it's all there. You can't please all of the people all of the time - especially in Newton - but this is my go-to pace for burritos. read more

I live and work around the corner from Tango Mango and it far exceeds the expectations of any other substitute I've visited for my true love Anna's, when I can't make the long an laborious trip to Brookline to satisfy my burrito cravings (of which there are many). The staff is fun, they laugh when I try to order in Spanish (as I'm practicing my skills) but helpful. My food gets made quickly and just the way I order it. They recently expanded their dining area which is nice to be able to sit down. Anna's will always remain first in my heart but Tango Mango you'll be like my Teddy Bear that I cuddle when my boyfriend's away. read more

I usually get the Southwestern or one of the Fajitas burritos and find their burritos have a pleasant fresh and delicious taste. The lunch line can take a bit due to the indecisive, but even then in under 10 minutes I had a burrito for me and a co-worker made and paid for and out the door! I sometimes sneak in some extra hot sauce when eating it just because I like it that way. I have always found the service fast and friendly. I am a regular and looking forward to their Waltham location opening which is close to work. The street parking is usually not too challenging. I consider this a safe place to go when I want a burrito, don't know what I want and not feeling anything else or just want to go out for a quick, easy, no-fuss tasty meal. read more

My friend and I were going to see a concert at the 1st Baptist Church in Newton last Saturday and arrived about 45 mins before the start. We wanted to grab a bite to eat before the show since it wouldn't be out till late. Much of Newton Centre was closed Saturday evening so we were glad to stumble upon this Mexican joint. I appreciated the fair amount of vegetarian and vegan options they had. She got the portobello quesadilla with avocado and no cheese which at first I kind of snubbed thinking about it, but after trying it I regretted not getting it - yum! It's cool how they roll it up like a burrito even though it's a quesadilla. I've never seen that before. It was warm and crunchy. They didn't serve it with salsa/guac/sour cream to dip it in like most places do but that didn't matter because she didn't want it anyway. I ordered a bowl of the gazpacho with chips, though they gave me a cup (I didn't ask them to change it because it seemed big enough). It was yummy but the presentation was weak. Anytime you take a pre-made plastic container out of the refrigerator and serve it to me, you loose points. I can see that for orders made to-go, but for people who are eating there (we ate outside, nice weather - thankful for the outdoor tables and seats), they should pour it into a cup for you so it seems fresher. I also got one bean taco (corn tortillas here yum) with salsa, lettuce and no cheese. It was good but not the best I've ever have. The service was very friendly - the woman at the register complimented our dresses (sweet!) My only complaint would be all the wasteful plastic ware - everything was plastic utensils, plastic cups, etc. They should get reusable stuff or buy biodegradable utensils/containers. Also there were no cut up limes or hot sauces around to add to your order like there are in Chipotle which I like a lot (people should be able to customize their food). I'm glad the chips came in a bag because I snuck them in my purse and ate them during the intermission of the concert for a snack. read more

I went there because of the google reviews says it was almost a 5 start restaurant. When I got there I ordered a chicken and cheese quesadilla. I watch the put my tortilla on the grill, and came back to put the rest of the things in side my quesadilla. I wasn't sure if he put cheese inside so I asked, since I didn't see him do it. He sounded so frustrated like I was accusing him of something. He responds "yeah there's cheese in there" . In my "quesadilla" that was actually wrapped like a burrito I ask for cheese,chicken (that wasn't seasoned), sour cream (that was watery). Went to go eat my food and of course There was no cheese! Stood there to lie in my face so he doesn't have to do more work because he didn't listen the first time. Awful experience. Won't go there again. read more

If I was in the area and had a hankerin' for a burrito, I wouldn't think twice about going here. But I wouldn't make a special trip here either. Burritos here are entirely fine but could stand a much spicier hot sauce. (Anna's holds the gold standard here). A little pricier than some of the other burrito joints in the area, but for how filling they are, it's not such a hefty price to pay. They're opening up a shop on Moody Street in Waltham sometime soon--in a seemingly doomed location. I'm hoping for the best though, because Waltham could sure use a quick-serve taqueria. Two and three-quarter stars. (I know, ridiculous. But they're a noodge not as good as Anna's--and I need to make that clear. I'm feeling guilt toward Ms. Anna, whomever she may be.) read more

Very well constructed burritos. A veritable food brick. You can hold the thing with your hands and eat it like a Snickers bar. It doesn't fall apart. As many others here have said, it's Anna's Metro-West for those of us that don't feel like driving to Cambridge or Brookline. The ingredients are tasty and the service is as quick as can be, though a line does build up around lunch time. Usually it's the people in line who can't make up their mind that cause the logjam. Sometimes the spicy pork can get a bit too spicy, even for me, and I love hot foods. It's been a long time since that's happened, but it's a possibility. Also, the woman who sits at the cash register (who I assume is the owner) isn't particularly friendly. I sometimes wrestle with going there because her attitude doesn't inspire me to give her my money, even though it's only around $6 for a large burrito. read more

Great standard burritos made quickly and reliably. The food is amazingly consistent and ingredients seem fresh (particularly the vegetables). Other Mexican places can go for over-the-top flavors and wild combinations. But Mango Tango has cornered the market on very solid and filling burritos. Similar to Anna's in Brookline. read more

Food was ok. I paid extra for guacamole and only got a "taste". The woman at the counter (in her late 50's/early 60's) was preoccupied with text messaging on her slide screen smartphone (huge turnoff for me). Overpriced and undeserved is not the way to go. If you want a great meal, head over to Sol Azteca across the street. read more

Got the mexican bowl with spicy pork. The pork was dry without much flavor except for the hot sauce that they poured on the last second. The rice and beans were also very bland... and the beans werent "mashed". The portion was small enough to feed only a kid... thus explains the relatively low price. The guy working behind the counter didnt seem to speak fluent english... and was pretty impatient with the customers. While I was there the owner got into a heated argument with this other guy about parking spaces at the back or something... I seriously thought there was gonna be bloodshed in the normally-quiet newton centre. read more

While aimlessly wandering around Newton Centre before a manicure appointment, and much to my tastebuds surprise, I happened upon Tango Mango. How to make a 'whoops I forgot to eat lunch and am now starving' girl happy....give her a basket full of tasty fish tacos. Crispy and not too greasy tilapia, with a tangy fresh slaw, I'd definitely go back to Tango Mango for another round of these. Bonus that they also happened to have cans of Aranciata in the cooler! In true Taqueria style, the service was fast, the food was simple and tasty, and the seating area was brightly colored and clean. Newton Centre's not really on my normal hangout route, but I'd consider making the trip over there just to try other parts of the menu. Yum! read more

This is a good Mexican place in Newton Center. They don't serve the nitty-gritty Mexican fare, but for what it is, it's tasty and quick. A good place for fast food Mexican, if you know what I mean. We always order the same things - the Mexican Plate Supreme with steak and black beans. It comes with rice, tortillas and salad and includes sour cream and guacamole. Always get the green hot sauce. For the kids, I get a few of their sides in separate containers - rice, black beans, and the grilled chicken. We've tried the nachos, which were no-frills and decent. We're not burrito or wrap people, so the plate option is great for us! read more

Pros: Food has always been tasty and the cooks/guys on the line are always wicked friendly. Portion sizes are great. Cons: A LITTLE bit pricey for the selection. read more

Seriously disappointing. Pros: fast and cheap Cons: there's a reason the food is so cheap. Poor quality, stale chips, packaged-tasting guac. The place is dirty - both the tables from messy customers, and the floors. The general vibe is dingy, and the food gave me a stomach ache. I will not be back, and I would not recommend this place to anyone. read more

Sorry, but the 2 is only for friendliness; the people here are usually very nice. But the food just doesn't cut it. For some reason --and I am not exaggerating at all-- after I eat here I just feel like throwing up. Even though it's closer to where I live (Chestnut Hill/BC), I just find myself taking the time to go to Felipe's in Harvard Sq. read more

Can someone kindly explain to me why there was an assembly line of burrito construction workers whom I assume were Latino, but the cash registristas were all Newton Talbots-rocking blondies in the 50+ bracket? Most confusing demographic behind the burrito bar I've ever seen. As for the veggie fajita burrito, it was pretty good. Overpriced, but certainly very fresh and fulfilling. I prefer Felipe's in Harvard Square. It's cheaper. read more

I chose this place as my first cheap lunch place to try in Newton. I went with two friends and while they ordered burritos, I chose to have the southwest burrito on a plate instead. It was a "to go" order. A couple of things happened: 1. There's less than an inch of difference between the medium and large size burritos. 2. If you want your burrito on a plate, you have to pay an extra $1.50. Whaaaat? I'm saving you a tortilla. 3. Guacamole is extra as well. (Qdoba wins) 4. My plate turned out to look like I had smashed it on the floor when it was served. But, they weren't all negative things: 1. Free fountain soda with student ID. 2. Great flavor, especially fresh tomatoes. 3. Bilingual. (Mexican restaurants sometimes don't have bilingual personnel believe or not) 4. The Southwest Burrito does include guac. 5. Prices were below $10. I may go again if my pocket has holes and I'm around the neighborhood. read more

I'm not a fan of bland, toned down for Americans Mexican food, but unfortunately, sometimes I get a craving for Mexican food and this is the closest place to where I work. At 7 dollars for a "big" burrito, I was expecting something...well...big. It wasn't. The taste doesn't make up for the high price and small size either, the meat is bland, no matter what you order. The worst part is the fact that when you ask for them to make it spicy, they give you their "special" sauce and it's really an insult to Mexican fast food. Places like this are one of the more disappointing Mexican places in Boston, which is saying a lot because there really are very few adequate places around here. read more

I got what I expected from a suburban burrito joint named "tango mango". Can a bad burrito roller really cost a place two stars? You sure bet it can. This guy was amateur. The burrito in front of mine burst a hole as he was rolling it and he just kept rolling it. When it came my turn I told the guy "no beans" and he proceeded to scoop beans to put on my burrito. What followed was a moment of panic. I said "no beans" three times at increasing volume to the point where I was yelling in the restaurant. I stopped him just in time just as the beans hovered over my burrito but he still managed to get the bean juices on there. He then proceeded to roll a very uneven burrito. I really got two types of burrito wrapped in one. The first half was chicken and rice only and the second half was salsa, sour cream and rice. Too bad I live in the city and have tried every burrito place in a 50 mile radius. This place is good if you are a local and don't want to drive to boston but in the grand scheme of burrito places it is subpar. read more

Looks like Anna's, feels like Anna's, but not nearly as tasty or good of a value as Anna's. This place confused me. Burritos are not difficult and Tango seemed to have all the right ingredients, even firm veggies and not the crappy soggy ones you find elsewhere--I'm looking at you El Pelon. But nothing was seasoned (read: bland), the portions were tiny (read: minuscule), and the woman at the register was oddly out of place. Oh well, back to Coolidge Corner. read more

The one downer is the line can be out the door, but the food is really authentic and totally worth any wait. Not a ton of tables so keep that in mind if you're coming with a lot of people. It's a nice chill spot though. Fits in great at Newton Center. read more

UPDATE- been 3 1/2 hours since I ate here and I felt dizzy and nauseous. I haven't eaten anything else since it. NEVER GOING HERE AGAIN. WHAT DO YOU PUT IN THIS STUFF? Got the "big" burrito with spicy chicken that was not BIG at all. Small portion and no flavor whatsoever. I thought I try this place after my friends at work were talking about how they like it better than Anna's. Anna's is way better than this. Go there. Their spicy chicken has NO flavor...and only a hint of spicy. The burrito was so bland, small and paid $7.50 for it. Not going back. The workers seemed bored out of their mind. read more

This place just lacks something. I agree with the fact that they have no flavor. They are fresh, the veggies in the burrito are good, and I love that they pick through them to make sure you get a mix and not just all green peppers. Just keep in mind, everything you want here will cost you more, and more, and more. Don't get chips and salsa, way over priced and nothing impressive. SO I guess I'll say this place isn't bad, it's just not anything great. Would I go there again, yeah probably. Would I go out of my way to go there, nope. read more