18 Best Mexican Restaurants in Somerville

“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! ❤️❤️“

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

“One of my dad and I’s favorite places to go in Somerville. Food is always excellent and so is the service! The owner is very welcoming and always recognizes us when we stop in :) Today I couldn’t remember what I usually get but he remembered, and also gave my dad some good recommendations of something new to get. Thank you!!“

“Wonderful food as always. Very authentic and always the best! Thank you Tu y Yo!“

“I'm gonna start with I can't eat Mexican food in the Boston area because I think it's only a few above chipotle. But this is the best food I've had since I ate in California. The birria ramen which ive been dying to try was incredible. I literally have been talking to my friends and family about it all day. My only complaint is I didn't order enough to take home.“

“Everything was delicious, great service, hot food, yummy drinks, clean and great team of workers.“

“I came here for a quick dessert to go and noticed the pupusas and started getting hungry for next time. Everyone here is so nice, including the customers. I grabbed an arroz con leche and one lady offered me a straw because she could tell I needed some instructions. Haha!“

“I am almost annoyed that I have been ordering tacos from this place for multiple years now, and only just now realized they had a chicken soup on their menu.
very good chicken empanadas and chicken soup, but expect the chicken/rice to come separate from the soup. If you take it home, you can simmer the bone-in breast+wing in the delicious broth+veggies until you can shred it properly.
was going there for their carnitas tacos for 3+years, highly recommend this place <3
Update: their chicharrónes are fire as well <3“

“I see this is a chain (?) so I’ll mention I went to the one on Highland in Somerville. I had the adobado con platano and it was so yummy I’m certainly coming back. This is a greasy spoon atmosphere and they clearly weren’t used to getting questions about the ingredients, but they dish out some amazing food.“

“No corners cut here. Top-of-the-line ingredient makes for the best food to eat there is no comparison.“

“fenomanal phood! Solid pupusas!“

“me gusta la comida. pero hoy dia casi me.infarto.cuando pregunte que valia cada cosa no sabe ni explicar y se enredan en sus mentiras. deberian tener cajeras que sepan. no que cobren como les ronca la gana. se me hace carisimo. pagar casi 30 dolares por un plato con una piernita de pollo y arroz. sin nada mas. y un plato con carne guisada y arroz. sin nada mas . 2 refrescos sin ensaladas ni nada y resulta que al pedir resibo ni saben como imprimirlo. y LO PEOR QUE NO DETALLA QUE COBRARON .ESO SE HACE UN COBRO ABUSIVO DE ESAS CAJERAS MALEDUCADAS. PAGUEN BIEN Y CONTRATEN GENTE QUE SEPA TRABAJAR. NO ROBAR DE ESA MANERA“

“First time visiting. We visit a lot of Mexican restaurants in and around the North Shore, and have our favorites. This is for sure a new favorite for us. The customer service at the location in Malden was excellent, our waitress was so polite, personable, and the right amount of attentive. The restaurant was spotless, I mean, SPOTLESS, including the restroom. The rest of the staff checked in, and the food was excellent.“

“We came here for dinner. Service was good. Staff was helpful and friendly. We tried the Birria Taco, Fish Taco, Shrimp Taco, pork taco, Nachos steak fried, Pupuas and Churros. The Birria taco was juicy and tender. Pupuas was cheesy and delicious. We also tried some tequila and margaritas. Everything was great. Would come back“

“I like this place the most out of the Salvadoran places on Broadway. I personally think their best deal is the montecristo plate (~$16).

I was absolutely shocked when I first got it. Came with rice, beans, fresh tortillas, salad, queso fresco, a GIANT piece of steak, yuca frita, and a whole strip or Chicharron and a sweet plantain. Try the Chicharron and plantain mixed together--the sweetness really balances out the natural saltiness of the pork and it's so good!!“

“I thought it was weird that they charge for chips and salsa but ok whatever. The chips were too thick and they do not give you enough of them. However, i wont let that ruin my rating because everything else was delicious. Everyone at the table really enjoyed their meals. Service was good and attentive. I'll be back for sure.“

“The food was phenomenal we ordered just about every appetizer and dessert, and absolutely loved everything. From what I could tell, all of the items we reviewed were naturally gluten free. While it isn’t specified on the menu, it appeared that the offerings may be entirely gluten free, which was a pleasant surprise.
The space itself is quite small, so it didn’t feel ideal for a larger group. Our party of five (two adults and three kids) definitely felt a bit crowded, and for the same reason it’s probably not the most child friendly spot. That said, the décor is beautiful, the staff was very friendly, and the overall vibe was lovely. My husband and I definitely plan on going back for a date night to try some of the main courses“

“I am from Mexico, born and raised. This place has flavorful burritos, with a great variety of protein and toppings. My favorite protein options are the pork in green chili sauce, birria and chicken. The portions are generous; you won't leave hungry! The staff members are excellent, fast, courteous and skilled.“