50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Melrose

“Their AL Pastor tacos are excellent my goto.“

“Good Food and Good Vibe my favorite thing of Mexico lindo is the tacos al pastor the sangria and the fried ice cream 😍😋👍👏🏻👏🏻💯💯“

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

“My kids love the chips, guac, and tacos. Which makes it an easy dinner option for the family. We love the selections for the bowls and burritos. Very tasty!“

“Food was fast and cooked to perfection. The tortillas come out warm and fresh. We had just about every taco they had, you can't go wrong with any of them. Service was fast and friendly. Loved every bit of this place. Get the churros, you won't be upset.“

“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.“

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

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

“The absolute best authentic tacos EVER! Several choices for meat and SO well seasoned! They have American style tacos too if you need all the extra stuff like tomato, cheese and lettuce but their traditional style is just AWESOME!“

“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.“

“Patzcuaros is literally the best Mexican place I have been around the Boston area. Tacos are always fresh and delicious and the Margaritas are the best I have ever taste in the whole state of Massachusetts. This is coming from someone that has tried many, if not all Mexican restaurants around the area. One of my favorite restaurants in the area. Also, the service is always on top. Bravo! Please, keep the same energy and quality.“

“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 👍“

“This has always been one of my go-to places, and I’ve loved coming here for years. Unfortunately, today’s visit was really disappointing and left a sour taste.
I was there to celebrate my partner’s birthday and mentioned that to our server, Jenny M, but it went completely unacknowledged. The restaurant was empty — we were the only guests — so I expected great service, but it was honestly the opposite.
She got my order wrong, and I had to call her over several times before she finally came to the table, rolling her eyes as she did. When I politely mentioned the appetizer mistake, she took the plate and, as she walked away, said, “What? Are you allergic to chicken?” — even though my main dish was chicken. The comment felt rude and unnecessary.
We’ve been loyal customers for years and chose this restaurant for a special occasion, but the service made it feel like a mistake. Even small gestures like turning the music up — something we’ve always enjoyed about the atmosphere — were ignored. We eventually played music from our phones just to lighten the mood.
This experience was really disappointing, especially knowing how great this place can be. I hope management addresses this, because loyal guests like us truly value the restaurant and want to see it live up to its usual standards.“

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“Gave 5 stars even though this place only deserves 1. Unfortunately ANY other taqueria in Revere is better than this one which made me sad because Tulum has the nicest location. Let alone the fact that they bribed me to give a 5 star review or else they wouldn’t discount my overpriced meal. Honestly the quality of the restaurant made me wish I had stayed in bumper to bumper traffic on Revere Beach instead of pulling over to try something new. You couldn’t catch me there ever again, I’m sorry google reviews are just supposed to be honest.“

“The best!“

“Best authentic Mexican food“

“Go for: Some of the best Mexican food in Boston at reasonable prices.

Avoid if: You didn't arrive hungry. You'll leave feeling satisfied, regardless.

Something surprising: The beautiful colors, murals, and decor truly typical of Mexico and unique in the city.

Reservation needed? Not usually. There may be a very short wait depending on the size of your party.

Overall . After eating here multiple times, every single dish has been great, with flavors that suggest they actually made most (if not all) of the dishes from scratch. They even serve breakfast. Most importantly, the service is always friendly and welcoming - you'll definitely want to return again and again.

Value for Price: 4
Sanitation: 5
Food Quality: 5
Menu Precision: 4
Service Quality: 5
Timing: 4
Decor: 4
Access: 5
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5 among the best, 4 strong, 3 not too bad, 2 mediocre, 1 never again“

“Excellent drinks, great food, great service. We had a few of the cocktails, the taquitos, chips & salsa, quesabirria tacos, and a few other tacos. The cocktails are fantastic & unique, but expensive (standard Seaport prices). The food is also really good- so far the best Mexican food I've had in Boston - I know that bar is low but I'm from CA so my standard is high. The red salsa was nothing special, the green salsa is great. The taquitos are delicious and the quesabirria was perfect- when I go back I'm getting 2 quesabirria combos and that's it. Check this place out if you're in the area, and make a res on the weekends- I came here with some friends around 7 on a Saturday and there were no seats available. It's worth it!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Not sure if the opinion of a very pasty Mainer counts for much;but the tacos and guacamole were the best we have ever had! Food was great and the service was phenomenal! We had the sweetest waitress! Will be back as soon as possible! ❤️❤️“

“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!!“

“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.“

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

“Consistently Delicious food, fabulous sangria, good service, and fun patio for the warmer months. We have been coming here for many years. Highly recommend!“

“Wooooow! Wife and I are visiting from SC and both agreed that we’d turn into regulars here if we lived in Boston. The birria was maybe the best I’ve ever had, guac was so fresh, and the service was excellent. We have Abuela’s marked on our map for our next visit to Boston, we’ll be back!!!“

“the best mexican food“

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

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

“Had one of the greatest birthday dinners here! We had a large group for Mucho Monday, and it did not disappoint. They accommodated my allergy to alliums, and they even made a special watermelon margarita (off-menu) just fie us! 10/10 would highly recommend.“

“Family run restaurant located in an industrial area of Wakefield. Great food at good prices. Because they are off the beaten path, there is usually no waiting for a table.“

“I’ve overlooked this place for far too long! Everything I ordered was delicious!! And not too expensive either.“

“Delicious food along with wonderful Moroccan hospitality. My first time in Boston from the UK. I came to eat after Friday prayers and loved every minute of the experience. I ordered a kebab wrap then was given Harira to try. All of it delicious. I highly recommend this place in every way!“

“Our law firm had a great meal here with excellent service and food. It's a good spot for business lunches or client meetings.“

“One of the top taco spots in Boston. You can see them make their own tortillas in the store, and so far everything I've tried from asada, to lengua to birria has been delicious.

FYI if you carry cash you get a discount!“

“Good place for breakfast Roxana is a great server 🫶👍😋😋“

“Spending our 21st anniversary in Boston. Margaritas Revere really took care of us. If we ever make it back to Boston will definitely be dining at Margaita's Revere. Treated us like family. Sheila and Sean are awesome!! Thank you for making our anniversary amazing!!“

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

“Everything we have ordered has been fabulous - burritos, quesadillas, tacos, beans, enchiladas.....Homemade chips and guacamole are the best! All food is always fresh and tasty, and carefully prepared and packaged when we get delivery. The owners and staff are wonderful! Highly recommend!“

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

“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.“

“The food was so delicious and the margaritas were the best. But the night was really topped off with having such an amazing server. Ask for Gilly. If ever in Boston make this a must!“

“fajas texanas son buenas“

“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“

“Delicious huevos rancheros! The plantains were a little too over cooked and would have more beans but they were absolutely delicious. I have also come for lunch and have tried their quesadillas as well which were also delicious. It is pricey and it’s a set amount of items per order, like minimum 2 tacos etc, so I don’t frequent. I find myself going to Tenoch Mexican more often because of flexibility in terms of ordering items separately etc.“

“Great service food delicious“

“Buena atención y rico sabor de la comidas y licor margaritas muy buenas los Mojico deliciosos“