Taqueria El Barrio

Got the authentic experience in that I’ve got stomach issues after dining here earlier in the day. The tacos were actually quite good, but there was something a bit off about the guac topping, and now I’m wishing I had scraped it off when I felt that it didn’t quite taste right. So basically overpaid for food that is now making me sick. At least in Mexico, you’re charged a fraction of the price to get this sick.

The only correct traditional fish taco in all of New England! That taco was the pinnacle of my life, I can now die a happy man.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I had to trash the tacos that I received within a minute of receiving it. Simply poor quality meat and other ingredients.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Best tacos I’ve had in Boston and I live in the seaport which has a dozen taco bars. Highly recommend chicken, pork, and braised beef tacos! Salsa options were excellent too. $5/taco; reasonably priced for Boston.

Service was extremely slow and when we asked for information about our order we were just told they were too busy in a very rude tone.

Service: 1

Terrible service. The food was cold, and the meat cuts were terrible. I rarely leave reviews, but this was so bad I felt that I needed to.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Food was cold, when told the server she was like okay! Didn’t care to fix

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

those quesadilla wraps are homemade but with palm shortening. they are also cooked on the flat top with vegetable shortening I had a gagging in my mouth plus unsettling in my stomach. twice there are other places instead.

Absolutely not eatable and blunt taco. The worst I‘ve ever had

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Absolutely amazing people that truly care about their customers.

I cannot recommend this place enough. The food is very good and the staff are extremely friendly and welcoming. I ordered from their Harvard Square location. What an incredible experience and atmosphere.

Props to the chef, he has a good personality and true passion for his talent.

Did I mention that the tortillas are homemade? Soooo good! You can tell each ingredient is made with true love.

Best Tacos In America ?? ❤️

Vegetarian options: Veggie tacos

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Asada, Birria, Pollo, Vegan, Carnitas

The absolute best tacos in the entire Boston area. There is no comparison to others. Not sure how they do it, but man are they amazing! The guys behind this place are legends in the restaurant world.

Please do yourself a favor and experience this for yourself.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food was good, but it said it came with onions and cilantro but it didn't have that. They were alright taste. But a little pricey for them especially since no cilantro or onion.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

I just ordered the tijuana birria tacos from here as takeout and realized that although they charged me for these premium tacos, they didn’t give me the beans or queso as ordered. 3 tiny plain tacos for $21 :(

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Go for: One of the few places in Boston with legitimate Mexican-style tacos (of which there are many regional sub-specialties featured here).Avoid if: You can't handle roving packs of 20-to-30-somethings and fighting for communal seating at Time Out Market.Something surprising: Their other location is outdoors at one of the busiest sections of the Boston Common near the Boylston T stop.Reservation needed? No, counter service only.Overall . The staff was nice, given the short interaction, and the food was phenomenal and portions were surprisingly hearty. They also have an excellent array of salsas to add to whatever you order for no additional fee. Despite the pain of paying Boston prices for Mexican food, this taqueria is worth the investment.Value for Price: 4Sanitation: 4Food Quality: 5Menu Precision: 4Service Quality: 4Timing: 5Decor: 3Access: 3—5 among the best4 strong3 not too bad2 mediocre1 never again

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

The nachos essentially had movie theatre cheese dip and flavorless meat…skip this place.

Food: 1