El Pelon Taqueria

Fresh, Cheap and Friendly Mexican Food.You can also skip the lines during busy times and order online from menu link at elpelon.com

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  • Phone

    (617) 262-9090

  • Website

    elpelon.com

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  • Type

    Mexican Restaurant

Address

92 Peterborough St (at Kilmarnock St.) Boston , MA 02215 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Comments / 122


Keywords:

Mexican food good for a quick meal casual trendy quesadillas horchata great value outdoor seating chili plantains pickles big portions chicken inexpensive homemade food crowded salsa lime mayonnaise taqueria
Jeanie Nguyen

Can't go wrong with burritos the size of your forearm. El guapo burrito is really good, would definitely get it again but if you're expecting the plantains to be super sweet, don't.

Ting

A small neighbourhood joint that offers delicious Mexican fast food . Very popular but with efficient service , lines move fast. Try the pescados ! I enjoyed the carnitas torta too.

Peter Salem

El Jefe burrito is to die for, plantains are incredible in a burrito , this place is so good, never go to Chipotle again

BU Today

Next time you're at Fenway, stop by El Pelon to try the Northeast's best burrito . The popular El Guapo Burrito features fried sweet plantains that mix well with the savory grilled steak . Yum!

Mike Valencius

Best Burrito I've tried in Boston so far. Wouldn't say plantains are a burrito stAple but they taste great in El Guapo. the salsa has that uniquely fresh taste and service is great too

Patricia

Don't skip the el guapo burrito : whoever thought to put fried plantains in a burrito is my hero. It's as amazing as it sounds.

Al S

Ask for the habanero hot sauce , then add it sparingly to the salsa , your tacos and anything else you want to burn your taste buds. So hot, so delicious.

Carissa Niro

Fish tacos may not be the cleanest choice but are out of this world- pickled cabbage+crispy fish+spicy mayo+squeezy lime = heaven

Chris Pollone

Tacos are bigger than you think. I got 3 but 2 probably enough. Carnitas were great. Carne Asada was tough, chewy & bland. Also, if you get chips & salsa , the salsa is thimble of pico , not salsa .

Xavier

One of my favorite taquerias ! El burrito El guapo it's gorgeous. Very cheap good, and every 7 one free!!! Awesome place with terrace .

Cody Karlin

The El Guapo burrito with fried plantains is the way to go if you appreciate authentic Mexican flavors. The sweetness of the plantains is a great new dimension.

Serious Eats

The El Guapo burrito is stuffed with sweet fried plantains , and the fish tacos are some of the best in the city .

Max Saber

The veggie burrito was superb! Load it up with their hot sauce and you're good to go!

Andrew Cunningham

Ask for the hot sauce ! Great outdoor seating . When thinking about burritos , come here: guacamole for no added price. Yum!

Viayra

Try El Guapo!! They have a veggie option for it! You won't be disappointed... and don't forget to ask for their hot sauce !

Naiara

The burritos are awesome! Cheap place and nice terrace for the summer nights.

Stacy Bo Bacy

Order two carnitas tacos and ask for habanero hot sauce (but use it sparingly).

El Pelon

Every Wednesday in April after 8pm Fiery 15 qualifying round for Chili Eating Champion 2012 -Eat 15 Habeneros in 15 minutes, win a special TShirt and a spot in the finals entry $15

Daniel Tewfik

A participant in the Burrito Bracket, El Pelon is by far the best Burrito in Boston .

Martin

El guapo was one of the best burritos I've ever had in my life. Big portioned too so come hungry

Jeremy Krantz

Get the El Guapo burrito here. If you don't, get lost! It's the only way to go.

Brian Park

Get the Pescado Tacos ! Made with cornmeal , spices, and Arbol chili mayo , you can't go wrong

Daniela Febres-Cordero

Delicious burrito . Get the one with steak and fried plantains !

Elica Yoneyama

Get the fish tacos ! I love the pickled vegetables on top. Def worth the price.

Tim Roberts

The "El Guapo" burrito place is a strong choice. Is the first time I've seen fried plantains in a burrito and it's a game-changer.

Kyle Hardy

Amazing food with really good prices. A great small Mexican place . Prefer it over chipotle to be honest

Jon M

El guapo with chicken - you’ll never want a burrito without plantains again!

Elaine Shin

Caramelo and Pescado tacos + Plantains w/ fire roasted salsa !! Muy delicioso👍

Daniel Clague

Finally made it here. Taco pescado best ever. Taquitos delightful. Pork enchilada was crazy: what was that vanilla-like whisper??

El Pelon

Order online from our website and just call when you pull up out front we will run your order out to you- no need to find parking or take the kids out of the car seat

Jake Smith

The Carnitas burrito is excellent, but to be honest, this is the best burrito in Boston regardless of your choice of filling.

Julie Nam

burritos are awesome. they'll also make them into burrito bowls for when you want to feel more virtuous.

Rob Atkinson

Special house tacos are great. Steak ones are a bit spicy but so good

runner d

Vegan options , including Daiya cheese and veg tamales .

AskMen

Load up on their fish tacos made with crispy , spiced cod , arbol chile mayo , limed onions , pickled cabbage , and cucumbers . Read more

Alex Escobedo

El Guapo burrito is good, authentic mexican flavor.

Enrico S

Great tacos at reasonable price. Delicious home made drinks!

Nandi Anderson

El Guapo is amazing! The food here is amazing. You get a huge burrito !

Becky

the carmelos tacos are the best! the burritos are also huge.

Joseph Dineen

Excellent pescado burrito . Swap the mayo based chipotle sauce for hot sauce .

Abbie Lin

Pescado (fish ) burrito is the low key best thing on the menu.

Arjun Balaji

Fantastic food - they have great quesadillas and Jarritos so you can't go wrong :)

Ashot Vardanian

El Guapo is not only tasty, but also not too hard to eat on the go

Phillip Kim

Best fish tacos around!! Make sure to squeeze the lime well . Their side of rice/beans is generous too.

Franziska

The fish tacos are the best!

Benjamin Doyle

hidden gem . some of the best burritos in the city

kenji ross

add jalapeños to your meal. they give you deliciously crunchy, fresh, diced peppers , not that pickled crap that most places use.

Ashley B

Excellent tacos , and they even have jarritos!

Jeanette Mukai

Get the pescado tacos and plantains . The perfect meal.

B M

Ah-mazing food and quick service . Best in the area!

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