19 Best Mexican Restaurants in Cambridge

“Great food but lately El Jefe's is taking a hit on bad reviews due to @GrubHub's poor ordering system with algorithm issues which I have brought to their attention, and seems they still haven't fixed since I placed an order months prior. On 3 separate occasions on the same date and time I received my order incorrect. When I compared the order from my GrubHub account against the receipt received from El Jefe's, it was determined I was missing many items from my burrito bowl. I contacted GrubHub in which they kept refunding me, and I also mentioned the issue. I ordered El Jefe's 2 more times and the same error occurred both times. I could see once they mess up the order due to reading it wrong but not 3x. El Jefe's only puts an order together based on the ordering slips they receive from GrubHub, so if something is off with GrubHub's ordering system that is what the restaurant is receiving and thus creating the order from. As much as these food delivery services are ripping off these restaurants, they got a nerve to make the restaurant take accountability for their mess ups and ordering errors. They're already scamming these vendors out of $$$ and continue to affect these companies in a negative manner. Time for these vendors to go back to the old delivery ways and cut the greedy middle man! These good delivery services are a total rip off with their high fees, whacked discounts that don't add up, and lack of customer service.“

“Went to the Jamaica Plains location. Very friendly staff, food was ready quickly and tasty. 10/10 recommend.“

“Warm hospitality you’d expect from a Cheers-like neighborhood bar where the staff knows your name & greets you with a smile Kudos to Jonathan for his kindness & recommending the Torta“

“Fantastic food and atmosphere! 10/10 would recommend.“

“Excellent food and service“

“I really like this little place. After growing up in Texas, it’s hard to find Mexican food that really hits the spot. This does. It’s simple. Everything we’ve tried is tasty. The decor is cute and the patio is decent. Sure, it could be a bit more affordable. Some portions (like the burritos) are a good deal for the price and some (like the tacos) are a little bit too small. It evens out. It’s Boston area and unfortunately that’s life these days. And so frequently places charge these same prices for far more mediocre fare. So, for Orale, I’ll accept. I always leave too stuffed and happy to be too bothered about the price anyway.“

“The food here is delicious!!!!! 100/10. When you get that little bite of plantain, chicken tinga , rice and black bean, perfection! I absolutely recommend.“

“So delicious and the best Ive had in the Cambridge/ North End/ Seaport area. The margarita was clean and fresh, the food had all the flavors you want and the tacos came with beans and rice (other places in the area, its three tacos ONLY on the plate and rice & beans are extra). Coming from Arizona & Texas for the majority of my adult life, this is the only place I will go now in the future.
I ate at the bar the few times I went and appreciated the service and friendliness of the staff.“

“My husband and I went to Lone Star Taco Bar for the first time tonight. The service was quick, friendly, and efficient! Our waiter answered all our questions and took great care of me with my food allergies! I felt totally safe!! The food was packed with so much flavor and everything just melts in your mouth! The guacamole was literally the best I’ve ever had in my life and the tacos were flavorful and fresh!! We wanted to try one of everything so we will definitely be back. The ambiance is welcoming and I loved the decor. 10/10 stars!!“

“I’m from Los Angeles and this ranked with some of the best Mexican food there.“

“I’m from Los Angeles and this ranked with some of the best Mexican food there.“

“Ana taqueria has numerous locations around Boston. However, this one in Somerville is far better than the others. Truthfully, they follow the same recipes for the food, but the people are more joyful, caring to serve, and to engage with the customers. The food is also immaculately flavorful, I always get the mexican bowl with chicken Chipotle,guacamole,pico de callo,jalapeños,corn,lettuce and some vegetables.
Thank me later!“

“$29 all you can eat menu for brunch! The short rib taco and carnitas taco were really good, we also got the Brussels sprouts twice. The dishes are small so that you can try a lot from the Menu. Others were standard flavors but flor 29 per person this is great spot to try an assortment of dishes and get your belly full. Staff were also super friendly when we were there!“

“Decent Mexican place in Kendall Square.Mexcito has always piqued my curiosity, but its food-truck-like aesthetic and negative reviews had kept me at bay. Finally giving it a try, I was pleasantly surprised to find that their food was better than I expected.I started with the Pollo Asado taco, featuring marinated grilled chicken thigh accented by Cotija chipotle mayo, pico de gallo, and shaved lettuce. While a bit on the pricier side for a taco, the quality of the ingredients and flavors somewhat justified the cost.The Carne Asada Bowl was a mixed bag. Despite its rather dry carne asada, the bowl was replete with a variety of fresh and vibrant components—Mexican red rice, black beans, pickled red cabbage, avocado aioli, and charred corn, among others. It tasted like something you'd find in a salad bar, but with a Mexican twist.Overall, while Mexcito may not offer the most authentic or awe-inspiring Mexican cuisine, it's a serviceable choice for a quick, satisfying, and relatively healthy meal.“

“We have our monthly writer’s group here for brunch! It’s great. The food is very good and the service is spectacular.“

“Amazing food. The place to go if you want to find mouth watering tastie food.“

“Beantown has $2 tacos on Tuesdays all day, and they really hit the spot! The salsas are addictingly spicy and the tacos have plenty of juicy meat filling. After trying a number of different meats, I've decided that fish and shrimp are my favorites -- they are $1 more expensive per taco, but worth it. The seafood is tender and flavorful.

It gets busy on Tuesday evenings but I'll continue to come for my Taco Tuesday fix!“

“Decided to come here for a game. Definitely didn’t disappoint. The atmosphere was good and the service was better than expected especially because of how busy it was. The food was good and came out relatively quick as well. I would recommend anyone around the area to come here to enjoy some tacos.“

“Don't listen to everyone else, I loved this Taco Bell and I wish I could bring all my family and friends to eat this very food that they so kindly made for me at full price. Would recommend. Please go to Taco Bell and support big corporations.“