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    Tapatio Mexican Grill

    4.4 (72 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Atol de elote
    Alan S.

    Despite the name of the restaurant which pays heed to the city of Guadalajara, I suspect the owners are Salvadorian, as the pupusas seem to be the star of the show here. I had two with queso and loroco, my usual order, and the texture was great. The veggie taco was so-so; garnishes were good, but the inclusion of broccoli in a taco kind of ruined it for me. The atol de elote did not quench our thirst, as expected, but was well-spiced and would be a great conclusion to a meal in the winter.

    Fish Taco
    Bailee P.

    Our favorite stop on the cinco de mayo tour!! The tacos were delicious and our waiter was so nice! We also got the tres leches and it was so delicious and creamy.

    Chicken Taco
    Aakanksha S.

    Not my favorite style of taco with the sour cream, cheese, and salsa, but it's fine at what it's trying to do. However, I'm definitely interested to come back to try the pupusas and tamales!

    Pete S.

    Tapatio is back after their 2006 fire, and with it, Broadway does the impossible and becomes deliciouser. That's right, deliciouser. You know all those taco and burrito places doting Cambridge and Brookline and the like these days? Anna's, Boca Grande, etc.? Those places' food taste like the places they're in -- sterile, safe, boring. But if you head on over to Broadway, the most delicious street in the delicious city of Somerville, you'll find Tapatio, where they stuff you full of flavors that dance and mingle and are happy to be together, not sitting next to one another like strangers on an uncomfortable plane ride into your mouth. The food's as cheap or cheaper here than those boring places, and unlike them, actual Mexican people -- LOTS of actual Mexican people -- eat here, which should be telling. And the staff that have helped me on my numerous times back since the reopening have spoken English just fine, so don't worry about that. Warm, inviting, delicious, FAST, and cheap. Go once and you'll be hooked.

    Location- pretty close to the Orange line stop and right on the main road. Ambiance- it was frequented by a lot of Latinos so I'm guessing the food has to be good or either authentic. Food: I got a steak burrito with everything except for cheese and sour cream. The burrito was grilled on the outside on the flat top and had a slight crunch. The meat was plentiful albeit a bit saltier than I would've liked, but the ingredients worked well together and everything was fresh. My favorite was adding these pickled green Chiles they had at the table. The order came with chips too, although not too many, with a vibrant and homemade salsa. Cost- $9.02 Verdict- best burrito I've had in Boston so far and I've eaten at Anna's

    Bean and cheese pupusa with included spicy slaw and salsa--a feast!
    Cathy Z.

    When the friendly woman behind the counter here handed me my bag, I almost thought she had made a mistake: it seemed way too big and heavy. Apparently my order included chips and salsa and a salad, making it a veritable feast for two for only $11.50! The salsa was really, really mild, almost like watered down tomato soup. Luckily, the spicy pickled salad with jalapeños pick(l)ed up the slack in the flavor department, and it made a great way to break up the greasiness. Even the "small" burrito for $6.50 was giant (probably a 12" tortilla). I wouldn't spend the extra dollar to upgrade to large unless you're really, really hungry! The bean and cheese pupusa ($2.50) was delicious and filling. The cheese bubbled out and got crispy in a few places, so good! Just be prepared to wait a few minutes for a pupusa--they're made to order! The tamale ($2) wasn't quite what I expected. First of all, it came wrapped in a banana leaf (I think?) instead of a corn husk, which made it a little more... flaccid? And instead of a little bit of finely chopped/ground chicken in the middle, this tamale was absolutely stuffed with huge chunks of chicken, carrots, potatoes, and peas, almost a chicken stew of sorts. Unfortunately, the chicken had a bone in it, but that almost made me like it more--I could practically picture the filling bubbling away on the stove! Overall, I'm glad I didn't succumb to one of the many other Mexican places lining Broadway! If you want a lot of food for cheap, without sacrificing cleanliness or friendly service, Tapatío is your place.

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    2 months ago

    mal. servicio de algunas muchachas que atienden 03/05. 2026 piden información y se le quedan viendo a uno como locas . Muy arogante

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    2 years ago

    Delicious authentic Mexican food. The service is always friendly. This is one of my go to burrito spots in Somerville. I'm a big fan.

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    2 years ago

    I love how good their takeout service is and how they never skimp. Really good tasting mexican food too.

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    2 years ago

    Fast, yummy burritos. Small local business and my go to burrito spot. Highly recommend!

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    6 years ago

    Everything here is so good, I can't believe it. Papusas, tamales, burritos, quesadillas- we've had it all and always come back! Thank you!!

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    5 years ago

    Food is on point, tastes almost exactly the same as taco loco except they don't get too busy

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    5 years ago

    The food was great! Especially the pork taco and veggie quesadilla. We will order from here again!

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    6 years ago

    Great restaurant for El Salvadorean and Tex-Mex food.

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    8 years ago

    So fresh. So delicious. The most authentic Mexican cuisine I have, honestly, ever had. I often go out of my way to pop in here.

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