The Painted Burro - Harvard Square
$$ • Mexican, Salad Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout The Painted Burro - Harvard Square
Customers' Favorites
Kale Salad Shrimp Tacos and Carnitas Taco
Cubana Torta and Breakfast Tacos
Crispy Baja Style Fish Taco
Buffalo Cauliflower Taco
Gulf Shrimp Diablo Taco
Braised Short Rib Taco
Chips and Guacamole
Pork Carnitas Taco
Cholo Corn Esquites
Brussels Sprouts
Recent Reviews
127 ratings
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Great food and service, amazing tres leches and short rib tacos 🫶
Insanely good price for brunch AYCE at 18$ with a wide selection and awesome quality
Would be back for the brunch tapas again - super yum. Loved the N/A drink options as well. Music was SO SO LOUD made it very difficult to hear my friends and the restaurant was less than half full when we arrived, and we sat at the bar.
Hours
| Monday | 5 - 10PM |
| Tuesday | 5 - 10PM |
| Wednesday | 5 - 10PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 10PM |
| Friday | 5 - 11PM |
| Saturday | 10AM - 11PM |
| Sunday | 10AM - 10PM |
The Painted Burro in Harvard Square is a lively and charming Mexican restaurant featuring a variety of dishes. The venue is beautiful, with multiple dining rooms and a well-lit space decorated with Mexican-inspired decor. Guests enjoy quick and friendly service, especially helpful for those with food sensitivities or allergies. The menu includes tacos, enchiladas, and hamburgers, with options like swordfish and shrimp tacos in soft flour shells. The portions are small, but the flavors are tasty and slightly better than those at its sister restaurant. Many start with chips and guacamole, which is good but could be larger. The steak tacos receive high praise, rated 10/10. Among the entrees, the chicken chimichanga is perfectly fried and not too heavy, while the chicken fajita is flavorful and served with cheese and sour cream. Drinks, especially grande margaritas, are popular, and appetizers like guacamole and ceviche are well-liked. Some find the food a bit too spicy, but overall, the experience is enjoyable. The restaurant is appreciated for its beautiful design and offers a different dining experience in Harvard Square. It’s a great spot for a meal or a date night, providing a lively, almost tapas-style Mexican experience, making it a good choice for those seeking a fun and enjoyable dining experience in Cambridge.