El Pelón Taqueria
2197 Commonwealth Ave, Boston
(617) 779-9090
Customers' Favorites
Pickled Cabbage Carn Tortillas
Chicken Quesadilla
Steak Quesadilla
Chicken Burrito
Chips and Salsa
Sweet Plantains
Caramelos Tacos
Steak Burrito
Refried Beans
Pork Burrito
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Recent Reviews
I eat here at least once a week like clockwork. The staff is family, the food is life changing and has you thinking all week about the next time you’ll have another burrito. Absolutely the best takeout Mexican in the Boston area. When we travel, our first meal back is always El Pelon. Imagine you’re in Italy and STILL thinking about your little Mexican place back home. Yeah, it’s THAT good.
Amazing food - best burrito in Boston, hands down. Bit sad they closed the Fenway location, as this one is a little more off the beaten path, but it's still so good. And the catering in on point, too.
Is it the best Mexican place in Boston? Very likely but I have no proof. What I have a proof of is thousands of burritos and tacos eaten here over years. I was never disappointed if only in myself for overeating.
I find fish tacos and burritos the best.
The staff is accommodating to reasonable requests (gluten free, etc) but don't expect a bespoke cooking. Yes burritos are overflowing and not convenient to eat on public transit (which...
I find fish tacos and burritos the best.
The staff is accommodating to reasonable requests (gluten free, etc) but don't expect a bespoke cooking. Yes burritos are overflowing and not convenient to eat on public transit (which...
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