Awesome place! Their chicken soup is very delicious but their cactus dish is bit salty. I love their tamales. For one plate, you got 2 fish, 1 chicken, 1 pork, and 1 coconut tamale, what a deal! and they are super yummy! Their Mexican hot chocolate and Jamaica ( Hibiscus tea) are also tasty! oh, for the gentleman and ladies who like adventures, there is a dish called Tacos de Chapulines, it's mini tacos stuffed with grasshoppers! read more

Is this place for real? Excellent food! Simple interior. Definitely unique for Boston. read more

Keep in mind that this is not your typical taqueria if you are looking for that type of Mexican food. This is authentic Mexican food (imo) and the prices may seem high because of not knowing what you are going to get. I think it's worth the price and I love supporting NON chain restaurants. This is my yearly stop for my birthday with my husband. The sangria is so good I can drink three carafes-and may have! (both kinds!) This restaurant has a mom n pop feel, intimate setting with tables and booths... The service is considered slow because this stuff is being made right there and then, but if you order a drink and an app (empinadas rock These are made with a corn mushroom which is in my fav chicken dish with spinach sauce...now i want to go!!) you will be all set until your food comes. read more

If you're looking for burritos or enchiladas, this is not your place. However, if you're looking for authentic Mexican plates, like chicken mole, cochinita pibil (Once Upon A Time in Mexico, anyone?), or beef tinga, you have come the right place. I've been here a few times, and it's always been good. The best dish I've had is, surprisingly, the peanut-sauce pork (puerco en salsa de cacahuates). It sounds like something you would find at, maybe, a Thai restaurant, but don't let that fool you. The mix of flavors is amazing in this dish, with cinnamon, garlic, tomatoes, and just the right amount of spicy kick! I also think it's cool that they have orange and green rice. =) This is also probably one of few places in Boston where you can get a dish with cactus or grasshoppers in it (and not because of poor sanitation). ;-) read more

Great food! I'm not usually a huge fan of Mexican food, but this was very good. The food did not look very appetizing on the plate, but was surpassingly tasty. I had flan for desert, and that was only o.k. Service was on the mediocre side, and the decor and atmosphere is unexciting. Also, it was kind-of inconvenient that they did not provide any sort of chips or bread or something for us while we were waiting for appetizers and main meal: we came very hungry and it was hard to wait for the food. Still, I'm giving it a 4 out of 5 because the food itself was very good. Maybe next time I'll try it for take-out. read more

I really wanted to like this place but ...I really wasn't all that impressed. Both Ole and Cantina La Mexicana have this place beat (just to name two spots). Don't get me wrong...its good. I just don't think its good enough for me to come back for another visit. read more

1st visit, Brunch Menu. I just got back from Tu y Yo and had a great experience. The restaurant is on the smaller side, with simple decor, and a homey feel. Alot of genuine Mexican touches can be found around the restaurant, which are much appreciated. Our waiter took a while to attend to us, because he was the only waiter working, but he was very nice. I ordered: Cafe de Olla Huevos Motulenos My sister order: Enchiladas Potosinas The Cafe de Olla is great. Cinnamon and piloncillo infused coffee is perfect for brunch, and its served in the cutest little mugs. Absolutely perfect and soothing. Our orders came out very quickly. My eggs were cooked perfectly, served on a tortilla, frijoles, with peas, and fried ham, all swimming in a tomato sauce. Little fried bananas are served around the plate. A great brunch item: savory, creamy, and filling. This is a real mexican breakfast! I took a bite of my sister's Enchiladas, and they were honestly okay. Not great, as the chicken was on the drier side. I recommend the brunch for sure, but I definitely want to try out the dinner menu next time! read more

This is definitely the most authentic and best Mexican I have ever had...in the North, in the South and in the West. The apps were solid, we liked some of the tamales and loved the plantains. For entrees I had the pork, and the lady had the Talapia (sp?). Both were amazing, as was the rice, beans and chili (both red and green). I loved everything. The Sangria was very good. Not the best I have ever had, but 4 out of 5 stars to be sure. It actually got better as I drank more. =) Service was really good at first, then got a little less attentive as it got crowded, but I thought the guy who waited on us did the job very well. We wouldn't even had needed more timely attention but we were going to a movie afterwards...which we should have planned for another night as the last thing you want to do at this place is rush. This place does seem to fill up, even on a Tuesday night in Winter it was fairly busy. I would not hesitate to endorse this place and will be back very, very soon. Price wise-it's by no means cheap, but it isn't very expensive...and it's 100% worth it. Next time we will just go right to the entrees. I Love Tu Y Yo. read more

Very good place. It wasn't too busy on a Friday at 2/3pm- if at all. So I was able to ask the chef to make a dish that they only make for brunch on Saturday and Sundays. It was very good, however I really wish that they had actual Mexican queso on it... Not Parmesan cheese. The atmosphere is very quaint and apparently has won plenty of awards for their food! I would go back to try the rest of their stuff. read more

Tu Y Yo - It's a dish from their brunch menu on Saturdays and Sundays! - Mexican Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Intrepid gourmands: will you try the grasshoppers? I have to admit, I'm afraid... I've mostly stuck beef & chicken dishes. I'm working up to insects! But everything I've had: nomnomnom so good. Slow-cooked and well-seasoned. In retrospect, I can't really tell the different meat entrees I've gotten here apart (I would do better with menu in hand, but here we are), because they tend to look similar, but I do remember them all, dreamily, with their zesty depth and blending of spices that create amazing flavors I'm not used to having every day. If the colorful plates weren't so pretty, the plating of a pile of meat which has cooked so long it's lost most of its structure could look pretty gross. But with one bite, it doesn't matter: I'm sold. The beans and rice, which come on the side, up the ante even more. Those beans are magical. No, I mean in a good way. How are they so good?! I always get the sangria. I don't care if sometimes it has too much cinnamon in it. It's sangria. I deal with it. I respect that this delicious slow food take on authentic cuisine might justify higher prices, especially given generous portion sizes. But I do wish that dinner at Tu Y Yo was just a leeeetle less expensive -- I'd love to come here much more often! read more

This place has very good food. I highly recommend the stuffed jalapeños and the cochinita pibil, very tasty dishes. One thing that disappointed me was that I was expecting to go in there and eat some very good homemade salsa like I do when I go home to Mexico with some tortilla chips and well, they have NO chips and salsa. Very strange. The sangria is also very good. read more

Amazing food, different than regula tex-mex. Great options for both vegetarians and vegans. Our food tasted fresh and flavorful. We had vegetarian tamales and a squash entree. And yes, street parking was easy. No waiting to get seated. read more

Tu Y Yo is a great spot if you're by the Tufts campus (less than 10 min walk!). I've only been here for lunch and keep coming back because all the lunch items (burritos and enchiladas) are $6! The mole is delicious and they offer generous portions. Their avocado cheesecake is refreshing and creamy. Service is always friendly and efficient. read more

i can't speak to authenticity, but it's certainly a change from your standard mexican food. no burritos, enchiladas, or tacos to speak of. I had a shredded pork dish that came with tortillas, rice and black beans. All were quite tasty, including the sangria. I was there on a Tuesday night, and the place was fairly quiet. No line, not too loud, just a nice place to enjoy a good meal. possibly a little overpirced for what it is? read more

I love this place. It's small and informal but it's food is fantastic. I'll admit I typically only get 1 of about 3 dishes on the menu because I can't go too long without having them. I love mexican food in general but I especially enjoy Tu Y Yo because it's not a burrito place like Anna's etc. In fact, they don't even have burritos. (and don't ask for one either :) They have proper entrees and a changing menu (not that I've tried everything but I should). Highly recommend it. read more

I had never heard of this place and just wandered in for dinner, and wow was I impressed. Similar to what was noted by a few others, the service was really slow at first, but it was entirely made up for by the fantastic pre-hispanic food--which was a totally novel food experience for me--and the not-so-pre-hispanic-but-still-amazing sangria. I've forgotten the names of the dishes we had, but they involved cactus in a mole sauce, squash in a peanut-type sauce, and a cheese-filled appetizer, all of which were terrific. Also, major bonus points for providing glasses with ice but serving the sangria in a pitcher WITHOUT ice so that the sangria does not get diluted during the course of the meal. read more

I ordered tamales, plantain empanadas, and quesadilla. I have never been to Mexico so i hesitate to use this word, but this is what i imagine Authentic Mexican food to be like. You will not find nachos or tex mex here, but you will see many items listed as "prehispanic" which is really impressive to me. Avocado Cheesecake! it was so good i ate it slow. Covered in crushed pistachios and drizzled with evaporated milk, this desert is outstanding. It pairs well with real Mexican hot chocolate made with water and cocao not Swiss MIss. It is not cheap to eat here as those 3 appetizers, desert, and a Negra Modelo ran $40. read more

My wife and I are (sadly) moving shortly, and had this place on our list of "must eat at one last time before moving." It is, by far, the best Mexican place in the area. Hands down. No margaritas, gringos. Let me just sum this spot up by saying there is nothing quite like sitting at a window booth at Tu y Yo on a warm spring evening, eating excellent carnitas and drinking Tecate with a loved one whilst watching drivers struggle to manage Powder House Square. We walked. read more

On Saturday night we were attending an event at Tufts University and wanted to eat something before hand. My wife spotted this place as we approached Power House Circle so we decided to give it a try. The menu is not typical Mexican - perhaps it is more traditional? The empanadas appetizer was just right - light and delicious. It was recommended by our waiter and it was a good call. As a main course we had the Chili Relleno with shrimp. The poblano peppers were just spicy enough to give the dish a kick; the sauce was delicious (not sure what it was) and the rice and beans portion was just right. Dinner and a couple of beers each - at a really good price - we will be back. read more

Amazing authentic Mexican food. Everything tastes so great here! I discovered this place too late and truly regret it!

I think this is the best authentic Mexican restaurant in the Boston area. One indication of this is the sign saying no Burritos. I personally enjoy the beef and pork dishes. They have slow cooked beef, pork, and chicken in a variety of different spices and stews (for example mole sauce, verde sauce, beer, etc...). They have excellent seafood dishes as well. The sangria is one of the best too. I highly recommend this place. read more

Tu Y Yo - The inside - Mexican Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I've been a customer for over 7 years and at Tu y Yo you will find as authentic Mexican food as it gets in the Boston area. Yes, it is a bit expensive, but the quality cannot be matched. I agree with others that appetizer portions could be more generous, though. read more

Last year, I created a challenge for myself and my husband: not go to the same restaurant twice in the same year. Tu y Yo killed our resolve. We could not deprive ourselves of going here many times throughout the year. We bring our out-of-town guests here, it's our choice before a movie, it's the place we almost always choose to get together with friends. Menu favorites: Anything with mole, the slow-cooked special (whatever that may be at the time), sangria and for laughs, order the grasshopper appetizer, especially for your out-of-town friends. read more

Ahhh... I could have sworn I have reviewed To Y Yo on Yelp in the past... While an occasional dinner out is had there by me (and their dinner is fabulous- I think I am in love with Jalapenos Maria Luisa), my family and I are regular brunch customers. I admit, I was disappointed they added pancakes to the menu, because this little restaurant is all about authenticity. The Enchiladas Potisinas (mole) with chicken or cheese are tangy and yummy. The chilaquiles, with a salsa verde or a red sauce, are great for adults and kids alike. You can't beat the homemade *very* spicy red salsa and my kids and I both crave the Platanos Fritos. Great restaurant for kids for brunch and a fabulous "date" restaurant, or place to go out with girlfriends. And yummy red and white sangrias. read more

I went for dinner last night with friends. I admit, I was a bit nervous when we walked in at 6:30 and there were only diners at two other tables. Two of us split a small carafe of red sangria, which was delicious, and the third had a glass of Cabernet. I will say that they are very generous with sauces! All of our entrees came with black beans and rice. I had the chile relleno with goat cheese, olives, and shrimp, which had a lovely red pepper sauce. One friend had the salmon criollo, and the other had chicken mole Colorado. All of us enjoyed our meals. It's not an 'ambience' place, but it's good food and we had decent service. I'll definitely go back. read more

Absolutely delicious! The Chile in Nogada was out of this world! This is truly authentic Mexican food; you can savour the love and passion for cooking in the meal. Those who have read "Like water for chocolate" (Laura Esquivel) will understand. Don't come here wanting to satisfy "pseudo mexican" cravings full of sour cream and burritos; rather go to chipotle. Come with an open mind to experience truly delicious food! read more

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Absolutely love this place! Everything is delicious and very hearty, I especially love the Cafe de Ola and the Sangria. And the something mole something colorado? So good! Unfortunately it's quite expensive, and seems to have gotten even more so. That being said, it can be a very special treat to eat here, and I can't wait to come back! read more

Had an amazing fish dish here with a GREEN mole sauce that was incredible. Would definitely come back to try the rest of the menu!

This spot is amazing! Delicious food, beautiful environment, friendly and very helpful staff, and great drinks! Best part is-It doesn't cost an arm and a leg AND their menu is full of many tasty options! Definitely recommend going here! Wether it's with your special someone or a few friends,it's guaranteed a good time! read more

I hadn't gone here in a while, and when my friend mentioned a craving for burritos, I remembered this beloved place. After living in California, and being forced to listen to bi-coasters complain about the lack of good, authentic Mexican in Boston I am beginning to believe they are just looking for another excuse to gripe. Come on! Between the shitty New England winters, the sweat lodge summer months, and the spring that never seems to come, don't you have enough to complain about? We already know that California and its Latin cuisine is far superior in every way. Except for Tu y Yo and its Chicken Mole. And their rice and beans. Though Tu y Yo is no taqueria, its more upscale prices are well worth it. drool....... Also, the negative reviews for this restaurant are pretty lame. Like I think someone from Ann Arbor has a clue about good Mexican. And for the people that think you are going to get table service cuisine for burrito prices, stop being a cheapskate or go to Anna's! read more

I've never had lunch or dinner here but while I lived in Davis it became my favorite brunch places. It also happens to be one of the few places that doesn't have long lines for brunch. Favorites: - Chilliquilles toloquenos - Mexican coffee (an amazing mix of orange, chocolate, cinnamon and coffee - can be hit or miss here) - Sopas The service is hit or miss - sometimes amazing and sometimes really disappointing. read more

I've been here about 3-4 times. Definitely not tex mex style food, it's much much better and the prices are reasonable. The longaniza (appetizer) is delicious. I've had the nopales con cerdo, bistec en salsa borracha and the tinga. They were all excellent! The restaurant is probably a little understaffed so service isn't super fast, but the food more than makes up for it. The restaurant itself has a pretty cozy feel to it. read more

I appreciate the authenticity of this place. We took our friend whose family is from Mexico here and he LOVED it, which was a good sign. For appetizers, the empanadas de plátano are delicious, and I've heard good things about the little grasshopper tacos (though I haven't tried them myself). They've got a number of interesting vegetarian options here. I didn't love the first entrée I tried there, nopales en salsa verde - it wasn't quite flavorful enough for me. I DID love the entrée I got the next time, pipian paskal, as well as the spinach a la carlos that my friend got. If you're looking for a tasty and interesting spot for date night or to go with a group of friends, this is a good bet. read more

Horrible is not even the word to begin with. This place is awful thank God I only paid $4.70 it was the worse quesadilla I have ever ate. I wouldn't feed it to my dog and I was starving hence why I finished eating the whole thing. It came as a whole wheat flour tortilla most places will give white and make it crispy this quesadilla was a over powerful super spicy sauce drenched with veggies and very little chicken. I will not be coming back. read more

Fantastic Mexican food! We got seated super quickly and a promptly ordered a large carafe of red sangria. Wow! It's probably the best sangria I have found outside of San Diego.. it was smooth and fruity with a light kick at the end! They served it in wine glasses with ice and an orange slice. Classy and delicious! The large carafe is enough for a little more than four small glasses! Then we had banana and cheese empanadas which lightly fried were served with some cream.. delicious! And a sampler of tamales that included: corn, fish, pork, coconut and chorizo(I think). It came with a tiny portion of black beans! Great to share and sample a little bit of everything! For the meal, we shared a dish with shrimp, creamy tomato sauce and bell pepper. It had a side of fantastic Spanish rice and a small bowl of black beans. The sauce was amazing.. definitely recommend! Finally, we had the Imposible for dessert. It was a flan cake with a nice chocolatey crust and amazing caramel drizzle. The service was great and the atmosphere was laid back and relaxing. read more

So I went there on a Sunday at lunch time with my parents looking for a good mexican experience. The first impression was good as the room and decorations are very typical, simple and harmonious. I was disappointed when the waitress announced that less than a quarter of the menu was available at 12:30 PM since it was still Brunch time. Moreover, as we were getting pretty hungry while waiting for the food, we found out that it was impossible to get some tortilla-chips to wait and that the only option would be to order an appetizer which we didn't want to. The food quality itself was alright: texture and taste were not really the ones I had one month before in Mexico City. Service was ok. read more

Excellent Mexican food! I love complex Oaxacan dishes. Lived in Mexico for awhile, blah, blah, blah but I think I know my mexican food pretty well. Only 2 places I'd go in the city for 'dinner' Tu y yo Angela's cafe Tacos Tacos Lupita read more

This is probably the best Mexican food I've had outside Mexico. It's Mexican with a touch of haute cuisine. True, the appetisers aren't gigantic - but the entrees are creative and thoroughly satisfying. The tiny tamales are delicious and fun to try. Sadly it seems they've stopped serving their wonderful octopus because it was too expensive (lucky for the octopus, I guess). We also really enjoyed the desserts - again, the portions aren't huge, but they do traditional sweets with finesse and personality. The atmosphere and decor inside the restaurant is very nice too, with warmth and a tasteful use of Mexican crafts. Even when it's bustling, the acoustics are good enough that you can enjoy a quiet conversation there. And the staff are friendly, helpful, and not at all pushy. One thing I dislike about many US restaurants is that they seem to try to push you out as soon as you finish eating. Here, they let you relax. The prices might seem steep for Mexican food, but for the experience offered, I think they're quite reasonable. read more

Woooow i just don't know were to start but let me start by saying that this place is the most authentic restaurant i have ever stepped in from the food to the decorations and music. My family and a couple of friends were in town and we decided to go out to eat we logged on to yelp and came across Tu y Yo "you and me" in English. We came in and we were quickly seated and served water right away with was great since it was really hot outside. Our waiter brought us the menus which by the way were very cool and authentic. The food was just amazing we had about 2 large pitchers of sangria. The best sangria I've ever tasted. I would rate this restaurant 3.5 stars but i have it 5 for the simple fact that our waiter was the best Waiter we had all ever had. We all have visited much upscale restaurants and never had as much attention as the one that was provided by that young man i hope I'm not writing his name wrong but "Julio" provided us such a fenomenal service that the 45 dollars we left did not feel enough. He went above and beyond to make that meal for all of us as amazing as it was he really adds a whole lot more to that place 5 stars to that restaurant when he is serving. Tu y yo is a must go to place if you do go ask for Julio he will just make the visit a whole lot better. read more

Tu y Yo was a great authentic Mexican restaurant with plenty of options for vegetarians like myself! Everything was cooked perfectly and the food was absolutely delicious. The 'Imposible' dessert was a tasty chocolate cake flan. Make sure to check out this joint! 5 stars read more

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