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    Tu Y Yo

    4.0 (521 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Woo K.

    Honestly, it's a cute little spot. And the food was great! The service was top notch. We went on a taco Tuesday, but definitely one of the better taco Tuesday spots I've been too. The Birria consume was sooooooooo flavorful and perfect consistency. Seriously would love to come back easily. The service was so top notch. They were seriously on point. Loved it.

    Avocado Cheesecake
    Janet D.

    Made a reservation with Google assist and table was ready for us when arrived. Service was good and the server made good recommendations. We tried 2 new things - the sweet plantain empanada and the avocado cheesecake - Interesting flavors. Chicken enchiladas and margaritas were good.

    Fried avocado
    Tony S.

    Food is outrageously good, the service is friendly and knowledgeable and the ambiance is unpretentious. This eatery has been in this location for over 20 years. And in those years the food has remained remarkably good. Not your typical TexMex restaraunt, this is a truly authentic Mexican restaurant with traditional dishes. Always worth the drive for their food. Worth the try, and yes think outside the your comfort zone and try something new. You will be surprised how god it is!

    This soup is amazing! Order it!
    Sarah A.

    We don't often eat grasshoppers, but when we do, they are from Tú y Yo in Powder House Square. Also, my first time trying cuitlacoche (Mexican truffle also known as corn smut, an edible fungus, considered a delicacy) which was stuffed inside the mini cheese quesadilla. It was quite tasty! Great food, décor and service!

    Sope (Chorizo)
    Mark T.

    \When it comes to critiquing something authentic, I often struggle. I want to give an unbiased perspective and not talk unnecessary smack about another culture's cuisine. Perhaps the best way to describe the food here is it seems to be more what you'd eat in a Mexican home than a Mexican restaurant (but what do I know?) It was a close one between three and four stars, but I granted the fourth due to the desserts, value for money, and benefit-of-the-doubt pursuant the above. I ordered a Sope with Chorizo, Tacos de Birria, and an Impossible and Cafe de Olla for dessert. Sope was very pleasant, but nothing to write home about. The ingredients were in balance and fresh. The chorizo was alright, though I would have liked just a little more flavor-fireworks. To their credit, they provide two house-made hot sauces on the side, and at least one of these things is FIRE! The Tacos echoed the impression I got from the Sope. These were tortillas with cheese and protein, which you could add veggies to or dip into the consommé at your discretion. Customizing is fun and all, but again, it lacks those fireworks amazingly seasoned food has. The impossible cake was delicious, as was the Cafe de Olla. If you've never had the latter, absolutely get it! Try not to burn your tastebuds off too much with the hot sauces, or hot coffee will be a little painful to consume.

    2 Carne Asada Tacos and 2 Pescado Tacos w/ Horchata drink
    Corey F.

    Service was pretty slow especially for how empty the place was when we got there. The decorations and overall ambiance was nice , but I there were warmer lights to have a bit of a cozier vibe. The employees were really nice and also helped us decide! The tacos were great and the green and red sauce that we asked to put on them were also very flavorful with a good level of spice! I loved the fish tacos and the chipotle sauce and other toppings on it. Made for a really flavorful bite. The Horchata drink was really good! Could have had a bit more cinnamon, but I still enjoyed it a lot. The Carmel filled Churros were really nice too, although there definitely should have been more for the price. 4 small little things. Overall the place was good, but the price was expensive. $3 to $5 dollars per taco is on the really steep side for tacos for me especially when I've had comparable for a bit more affordable prices. If you're going for tacos alone, 4 wasn't enough for me and I had to order 4 more and was still hungry again not too long after so it really adds up quickly.

    Full trays of TACOS CARNITAS and TACOS POLLO
    Sarah O.

    What a great catering order!! I ordered this via ezCater for a team event for work. I was super worried about meeting all the diet accommodations and left quite a few special instructions. But, everything came as requested! I ordered 2 full trays of tacos (chicken and carnitas), half tray of beans, half tray of rice, and a small order of chips and guacamole. The tacos arrived pre-filled with meat in corn tortillas nicely lined up. They also provided a red and green salsa in bottles (much better than spooning from a container!), limes, onion, and cilantro. The ingredients were fresh! The team really enjoyed the food. They also went an extra step and packaged 2 tacos separately that I required for a vegetarian option. Plus, they were super nice on the phone when I asked about food allergies and specifics on how things would arrive. Tip: 24 tacos in a full tray and 12 tacos in a half tray. Beans and rice go far, half trays are great!

    Guacamole amole and Chips
    Gauravi P.

    Come here for lunch. Dinner is a bit blasé. The food is very good though and in the direction of authentic Mexican food. We came here for dinner. The restaurant had dark, mood lighting. The restaurant decor was minimal and older but still festive with orange painted walls, red colored tablecloth and framed pictures. There was no music being played so if the restaurant had only a few guests, you could be eating in silence. We were greeted by a young server who seemed less engaged. I ordered: 1.) Sangria (3 stars) - Margaritas are not offered here for some reason. I think this restaurant only has a beer and wine license. 2.) Guacamole and chips (5 stars) 3.) Indio Vestido (5 stars) The guacamole here was very, very good. It was the perfect color, fresh and so creamy. This is probably one of the best guacamole I have had. The Indio Vestido was very good as well and more of an authentic dish that was intriguing and satisfying to try as well as eye pleasing to look at! All in all, even though the food was very good, the service and atmosphere was lacking. If I do come back here it will be for lunch to experience more of a lively restaurant atmosphere. But, I probably won't be back because I like margaritas with my Mexican food.

    EMPANADAS DE PLATANO MACHO Y QUESO to-go
    James Z.

    Finally tried Tu Y Yo after a few years of living in the Davis Square/Powder House area and I'm so glad I did! I haven't eaten at the restaurant yet, but have ordered takeout a couple times now. They seem to be very fast at making orders, and so far all the food my roommates and I have ordered has been very good! The tacos de birria are excellent! Very cheesy, the consommé dipping sauce is delicious too. It wasn't as oily as some birria tacos come with, which I preferred. The Empanadas de Platano Macho y Queso are pretty good, they are plantain turnovers with cheese in the middle. Mine were a little bland overall, but I still enjoyed them. I don't think I'd order them again though. The Carnitas are very good! Super flavorful, very moist and tender. The entree comes with rice and black beans, plus three tortillas (they forgot to include salsa once, which the menu said it comes with) it's very filling, I was able to have half for leftovers. You can also order the carnitas regular or spicy, I highly suggest you stick with the regular! I got the spicy once and it was a little too citrus forward in flavor for my taste. The regular is the go-to it seems from some other reviews. Overall, this is a great Mexican restaurant from what I've had so far and I can't wait to try more, and dine-in soon.

    Carnitas; enchiladas with all 3 sauce

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    Tried the assorted Tamales and stuffed jalapeno. Both were authentic. Unique choices for drinks. Chicken nuggets were dry though.

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    Very good food, nice quiet spot. Plus Trump got shot while we were there, so that was interesting.

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    2 years ago

    Wonderful food as always! Chicken flautas along with chips and guacamole were well made and well priced

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    Authentic Mexican food. Brunch was very thoughtfully prepared. Tortillas were homemade.

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    Delicious food, reasonably priced drinks. So lovely! Will definitely return. Service was solid. Ambiance was good!

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