Only reasons for going here was to use the restroom. I paid for my food first and then asked to use the restroom and was told no. Had to go in and out of every business to find a bathroom as I'm a school bus driver and this is a daily struggle finding a restroom. The billboard out front was cute. I originally planned to go into subway and decided on Mexican because of the cute chalk sign out front. It said vegan tamales. I'm not vegan but love vegan/ vegetarian food., I bought the vegan tamele and Al pastor tacos. Tacos were great. But let's just say I tried to vegan tamele so you don't have too. It was awful. It was just Masa. Literally just dough mixed with corn. There was no filling. I dipped it in salsa Verde sauce just to get it down because I was honestly starving. And I complained the whole time. I love that they offered a vegan option but if you can't do it right then don't. Could have filled with with jackfruit or oyster mushrooms. They did offer vegan cheese too I saw on the menu. This was a one stop kinda of thing I don't know if I'd go out of my way for this place but the tacos were good.Vegetarian options: Offered vegan cheese and vegan tamales. Tamales weren't that good but it was a vegan offering.
I be there twice and try different options, but it want my favor. Drinks definitely, yes.. Appetizers is the better option.
Kyle Stockford
I have had alot of tacos in my days, this was really bad, just fell apart, just gross, honestly i would rather eat cumberland farms gas station food than these tacos right nowHard dried out old steak. Waste of time and money
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Shibo Xu
You must try the El Guapo burrito with hot sauce!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrito
Ellie K.
Can't speak to the parking etc., because we just walked right off the BC campus, but great fresh tacos and burritos. You can taste the homemade quality. Highly recommend for a quick meal.
Sabrina M.
Friendly staff and low-priced, yet delicious food! Definitely recommend the quesadillas.
Joseph Kim
Love this place, must-visit if you’re in the area. Was there this past Saturday at 11:45AM just before the Boston College football game. Walked right in and ordered. If you go after the game lines are literally out the door. My favorite is the caramelos but they might be too spicy for some.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andy Levy
Best fish tacos east of the Mississippi
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Sophie T.
I love me a good burrito. I'm talking loaded with flavors, one that doesn't fall apart in my hands, and one that doesn't ooze out a ton of juice that fall down my fingers. Pretty normal standards I'd say! El Pelon has fabulous staff. They are very hard working, friendly, and the overall service here is wicked quick. The parking can be tough as it's located in a little strip of 4 stores located between the green line train tracks and Comm Ave. Usually if I need to go anywhere in this small strip of stores, I'd plan to park up Comm Ave and walk down. :) My burrito was huge and loaded, but not my favorite to handle. It was super messy to eat. When I was done eating, our table had a huge puddle from all the juices that dripped down, and when I was done eating my hands needed to be completely washed and wiped before leaving. Not ideal but a tasty burrito for sure. A huge staple to all the BC Eagles out there. Always poppin inside. Great burrito joint all in all.
The counter girl was rude I asked what comes with a item and she points to the board didn't want to explain anything about the food..chicken was dry and tasted at least a day old my first and last time there
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
hansub
It's unfair because I live in california, but it's pretty good burritos for east coast! I liked their fish burrito.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Mitch G.
Easily the best burritos we've had in Boston. The service is great, and the quality of the food. Just superb. We really enjoy coming here.
Sophie M.
This was one of the worst, driest burritos I have ever had. I used to frequent the Boston location which was amazing. I have this location a try and it was terrible. Burrito had no flavor, I asked for extra spicy and it was mediocre and mild at best. I had really high hopes, Please improve.
Philip K.
Different and tasty. Good portions. Love they put fried plantains in their El Guappo burrito!
Only reasons for going here was to use the restroom. I paid for my food first and then asked to use the restroom and was told no. Had to go in and out of every business to find a bathroom as I'm a school bus driver and this is a daily struggle finding a restroom. The billboard out front was cute. I originally planned to go into subway and decided on Mexican because of the cute chalk sign out front. It said vegan tamales. I'm not vegan but love vegan/ vegetarian food., I bought the vegan tamele and Al pastor tacos. Tacos were great. But let's just say I tried to vegan tamele so you don't have too. It was awful. It was just Masa. Literally just dough mixed with corn. There was no filling. I dipped it in salsa Verde sauce just to get it down because I was honestly starving. And I complained the whole time. I love that they offered a vegan option but if you can't do it right then don't. Could have filled with with jackfruit or oyster mushrooms. They did offer vegan cheese too I saw on the menu. This was a one stop kinda of thing I don't know if I'd go out of my way for this place but the tacos were good.Vegetarian options: Offered vegan cheese and vegan tamales. Tamales weren't that good but it was a vegan offering.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Pickled Cabbage Carn Tortillas, Salsa
I be there twice and try different options, but it want my favor. Drinks definitely, yes.. Appetizers is the better option.
I have had alot of tacos in my days, this was really bad, just fell apart, just gross, honestly i would rather eat cumberland farms gas station food than these tacos right nowHard dried out old steak. Waste of time and money
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
You must try the El Guapo burrito with hot sauce!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrito
Can't speak to the parking etc., because we just walked right off the BC campus, but great fresh tacos and burritos. You can taste the homemade quality. Highly recommend for a quick meal.
Friendly staff and low-priced, yet delicious food! Definitely recommend the quesadillas.
Love this place, must-visit if you’re in the area. Was there this past Saturday at 11:45AM just before the Boston College football game. Walked right in and ordered. If you go after the game lines are literally out the door. My favorite is the caramelos but they might be too spicy for some.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best fish tacos east of the Mississippi
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
I love me a good burrito. I'm talking loaded with flavors, one that doesn't fall apart in my hands, and one that doesn't ooze out a ton of juice that fall down my fingers. Pretty normal standards I'd say! El Pelon has fabulous staff. They are very hard working, friendly, and the overall service here is wicked quick. The parking can be tough as it's located in a little strip of 4 stores located between the green line train tracks and Comm Ave. Usually if I need to go anywhere in this small strip of stores, I'd plan to park up Comm Ave and walk down. :) My burrito was huge and loaded, but not my favorite to handle. It was super messy to eat. When I was done eating, our table had a huge puddle from all the juices that dripped down, and when I was done eating my hands needed to be completely washed and wiped before leaving. Not ideal but a tasty burrito for sure. A huge staple to all the BC Eagles out there. Always poppin inside. Great burrito joint all in all.
By far, the worst burrito I’ve wver had.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Restaurantji Recommends
The counter girl was rude I asked what comes with a item and she points to the board didn't want to explain anything about the food..chicken was dry and tasted at least a day old my first and last time there
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
It's unfair because I live in california, but it's pretty good burritos for east coast! I liked their fish burrito.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Easily the best burritos we've had in Boston. The service is great, and the quality of the food. Just superb. We really enjoy coming here.
This was one of the worst, driest burritos I have ever had. I used to frequent the Boston location which was amazing. I have this location a try and it was terrible. Burrito had no flavor, I asked for extra spicy and it was mediocre and mild at best. I had really high hopes, Please improve.
Different and tasty. Good portions. Love they put fried plantains in their El Guappo burrito!