50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Dorchester Center

“Great food at reasonable prices. All ingredients are fresh and full of flavor, food prepared with care and consideration, and premises are clean and welcoming, albeit a little cozy on the inside“

“THIS PLACE WENT FROM BEING ONE OF THE BEST GEMS TO A PLACE THAT FEELS SO UNCOMFORTABLE TO EVEN SET A FOOT IN. I'VE BEEN TO THIS PLACE FOR OVER 10 YEARS, SINCE PANDEMIC HAVE NOT GONE. WE FINALLY WENT, THE MINUTE I WALKED IN THE PERSON AT CASHIER SAID WHEN YOUR READY TO ORDER YOU COME HERE, BLINDED BY IT AS IS A RESTAURANT NOT A FAST FOOD SPOT I LOOKED AT HER AND ASK FOR THE MENU SHE LOOKS AT ME AND POINTS INFRONT OF HER TO GO GET IT MIND YOU, THERE ARE 3 OTHER PEOPLE BEHIND HER WHO WORK THERE .....I LET IT PASS AND TRIED TO GIVE THIS PLACE A SECOND CHANCE COMING BACK THE FOLLOWING WEEK AS THE FOOD ACTUALLY WAS GOOD THE WEEK PRIOR. WELL SERVICE WAS ONLY WORSE THIS TIME AROUND, THE WOMAN AT CASHIER LOOKED BOTHER BY JUST BEING THERE TAKING OUR ORDER AS THE TIME PRIOR OTHER PEOPLE BEHIND HER WHO ALSO WORKED THERE STANDING JUST THERE. WE GET OUR FOOD REALIZING I GOT CORN TORTILLAS ASKED IF THEY CAN BE SWITCHED TO FLOURONE OF THE EMPLOYEES RESPONSE WELL IF YOU DON'T EAT THEM THERE GOING TO THE TRASH AND I AM LOOKING AT HER LIKE OKAY IS FINE CAN I PAY FOR AN EXTRA ORDER OF TORTILLAS OF FLOUR. THE AMOUNT OF DISPLEASSURE THESE WOMAN HAVE BEING THEIR IS SO UNCOMFORTABLE DON'T SPEND YOUR MONEY WHERE YOU DON'T WANT TO BE SERVED, ASIDE FROM THE FOOD FEELING SO RUSH THIS TIME AROUND AS WE GOT THERE AT 8 THEY CLOSED AT 10PM. I UNDERSTAND RESTAUTANT INDUSTRY IS NOT EASY BUT FOR ME TO GO TO AND SPEND MY MONEY IN A PLACE THAT FEELS SO FORCED TO WORK IS NOT WORTH MY TIME NOR MONEY.“

“I recently had the pleasure of dining at Taco Azul and I must say, it was an unforgettable experience from start to finish.

The moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly by the Owner Dan who made me feel instantly at home. Their genuine hospitality and attentiveness set the tone for the evening. They went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect, checking in on us periodically without being intrusive.

Our server, Michelle was equally remarkable. She were knowledgeable about the menu, provided excellent recommendations, and exhibited an impeccable level of professionalism. They truly made me feel like valued guests, attending to every detail with a friendly and accommodating attitude.

And then there was the food — absolutely phenomenal! Every dish was a work of art, bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. The Quesa-steak were standout items that I can’t stop thinking about. The ingredients were fresh, and the balance of flavors showcased the skill and passion of the culinary team.

The combination of outstanding service, a welcoming atmosphere, and incredible food made this dining experience truly exceptional. Taco Azul deserves all the accolades, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable meal. I’ll definitely be back soon!“

“Good food and good customer service.“

“I just had the hottest meal I’ve ever had. The waiter said “That is very very spicy”…I told him to say “very” three times to warn customers. The meal was AWESOME!!! Thank you 👍“

“When your breakfast just hits the spot & the nostalgia kicks in. Never disappointed when we come. Same timeless flavors today as they were 14 years ago. We have eaten here numerous times of the past 14 years Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. This location has very intimate seating for about 25 people. If your coming on the weekend expect a wait. Well worth it ! We have eaten everything on the menu and our most recent visit was for breakfast. Everything on the menu is delicious and flavorful! Orange juice is freshly squeezed and just like everything else , it's delicious. Service is amazing it's nice to see the same faces. Everytime we have come we never wait very long for our food to come out. My go to is the Centro Americano brings back so many memories from my childhood. The scrambled eggs with chorizo, the plátano maduro, queso fresco , avocado and the frijoles the tortillas Mmmmmmm. My husband always likes the Chilaquiles with green sauce. If you want traditional American breakfast they have that also. So this is a stop for everyone! Hope you get to enjoy a meal here and make memories like we do .“

“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.“

“Cool place!! Frozen margs are on point! It’s always fun to find little speak easy spots - you enter through the cooler door! Also the street tacos are yummy- the rock shrimp tacos are my fav. It’s also quick and easy if you just want to stop for a quick bite!“

“Great experience this past weekend. It was a busy Saturday night. We ate at the bar which it seems like lots of locals do that. Plenty of space at the bar to eat. Bartender was great. Drinks were epic. Food was so good! Will definitely come back. Thank you to the hostess for fitting us in. She was a doll.“

“tienes que probar papaito“

“The Mexican food in this place is AWESOME! My friends and I get a really great experience there, every single dish thaw we tried was phenomenal! You have to try the avocado cheese cake, is my favorite there!! Service was great and the spot makes you feel like in a real Mexican restaurant.“

“The best!“

“I celebrated my 52nd birthday today with my daughter. Our service was amazing. I recommend this place to everyone“

“Good food and good customer service.“

“Me la comida es muy buena“

“It was amazing. I can't believe that I live 2 streets away and haven't come to this place before.
The food was amazing, Paula was great, going from taking orders to making drinks to answering the phone...
I'm going back 100%. This is my new "I don't know what to eat" place.“

“The best Mexican food place in all of Massachusetts! I am Mexican living in Boston and it is really difficult to find a good place for Mexican food… Spectacular seasoning, delicious sauces and they DO taste hot! Super affordable prices! The incredible attention, they are very kind, thank you very much GOD bless you!“

“Stopped by since it’s right by my commute home and omg I didn’t think I would love it this much. Got the large tsunami platter and the corn and it was soo good! Absolute game changer for dinner nights out!!“

“When hunger struck towards the end of a lovely winter walk along the sunny beach, I decided to eat tacos for the first time in my life. Since a chain wasn't an option for me and Google Maps suggested the Tulum Taqueria, I didn't hesitate for long and entered the small but fine restaurant. The owner greeted me warmly with a warm smile and supported me with recommendations through my first taco order. The three tacos were each topped with different types of meat, vegetables and a green sauce (as recommended by the owner; unfortunately I could only remember “carnitas”).
And what can I say? The 4.8 stars are absolutely deserved. From the incredibly friendly owner, to the great location right on the beach, to the ultra-delicious food: everything was perfect. (I couldn't take photos of the food because I literally inhaled the tacos because I was so hungry. 😅)
So I have a clear recommendation, even for newcomers to Mexican cuisine.“

“Excellent food and service“

“Exceptional food and service in a cozy atmosphere, staff is gracious and helpful and the food selection was fun and outstanding, highly recommend this South End restaurant!“

“Excellent food and service! Our waiter Dean was top notch! Highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Cory was fantastic. Attentive, great service! We had large nachos, 2 margaritas each- Strawberry and passion fruit, burrito bowl, and fajitas with shrimp. All in $78 each. We will be back! The food has flavor and was affordable too. This restaurant is better than the Savin Hill Mexican restaurant.“

“This was the first dinner spot on our trip to Boston. It was a great time and the waiter was friendly, professional and extremely courteous. Everything was delicious and trust me we tried a lot of things off the menu. A must have for sure is the street corn. Omg you will LOVE it!“

“We are ecstatic that Quillos is in East Arlington! The food has the look and taste of a home cooked Mexican meal! We feel nourished by their food.“

“Yes I am received very good attention from the people who are working there and the food was very good!“

“The birria tacos where so good can’t wait to come back and they have really good service!!! 5 stars!!!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Delicious with quick friendly service. Gracias“

“Came to Boston for a convention for my son and came across this restaurant. No lie the best burrito and carnitas I have ever had!!!! Will definitely be back“

“I get a burrito bowl pretty much every day. Best place ever and prices are good!! Miss the punch card system though“

“Sydney is an absolute dream. I’ve never felt more comfortable and taken care of at a restaurant in my life. She is so personable and kind and made sure my friend and I had exactly what we needed throughout our time here, she made it hard to leave!

This girl deserves a raise because she was so incredibly on top of everything and so efficient and she was so knowledgeable. It was our first time here and this will now be my go to restaurant. Thank you Sydney keep being amazing!!!!“

“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.“

“We ordered online. The burrito menu is extensive! Loved all the options. Chicken Burrito with Spanish rice pic de gallo guac sour cream and lettuce was delicious. Place was so clean. Staff so friendly. Definitely a great place for take out dinner! High recommended.“

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

“La Victoria has long been a go-to option if I need a quick and affordable lunch option, but this past week I got catering platters from them for the Friday night dinner for our out of town guests for my son's bar mtizvah. Everything was delicious, and it was easy for people to mix and match what they wanted to eat -- a real benefit for feeding a crowd. Alex at La Victoria made the ordering process easy! We will definitely do this again!!“

“Yes I am received very good attention from the people who are working there and the food was very good!“

“Love this place. Great people and great food. Can’t wait to go back.“

“The food's great! The atmosphere is great! And one of the servers, Maria, is always pleasant company!“

“Always great food, cocktails and service at a reasonable price!“

“Since relocating from the New England area, I've missed access to Villa Mexico Cafe. This year, I ordered their infamous (authentic and delicious) Black Salsa for the whole family for the holidays! It's a real treat and one I'm grateful for. Their food and service have always been spectacular (and spectacularly friendly). Well worth a visit to their Boston location... or a mail-order if you are not in Boston! Viva la Villa Mexico Cafe!❤👍“

“first time visiting last night june 18th met up with some friends at this spot. was greeting by the awesome owner. pleasant environment with great tasting drinks plus music was on point. to top the night off food was amazing so much that most of my friends ordered a 2nd time and i took some home. highly recommend this place.“

“Delicious authentic Mexican food, love the tostadas, tacos and everything!“

“Great service food delicious“

“One word... portions. For $17 I received 3 very small Birrea Tacos.
4 stars because the staff was friendly and the tacos were good but I cannot justify spending that much money and still being hungry. I would have to double the portion to be satisfied and I mostly write this review in hopes the owner sees it. I understand Cambridge rents can be high but... idk.. it's unlikely I'll go back.“

“10/10 would recommend!@ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“The New Crash Test Dummies and Dorilocos!!!!“

“I just had the best street corn in my life at Dora! It was flavorful and each kernel was plump.

The burritos and nachos were loaded! The tres leches was also amazing!

Totally recommend this place. They also have parking out front.“

“The best. The food is fantastic and authentic. I have been coming here every year when in Chelsea since 2021 for either lunch or dinner. I have never been disappointed!! If in Chelsea, MA -- give it a try!!“

“On the way home from a Car ?️ Show we found this Hidden Gem ? for Amazing ? Margaritas?? and Delicious Food ?! The Chips and Salsa ?were Great as was the Acapulco Burritos ?? and the Quesadillas ?. The Service was Excellent ?. Our Waiter was Friendly and Attentive ? The Entire Staff was on Point ?.
Highly Recommend Acapulcos!!
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“Taco Tuesday. The waitress informed us about the daily special. Food was good. Service was slow at first. Not much interaction with the employees. They kept to themselves.“