Fresh, Cheap and Friendly Mexican Food. You can also skip the lines during busy times and order online from menu link at elpelon.com
2197 Commonwealth Ave Brighton , MA 02135 United States
Reservations | No |
Credit Cards | Yes (incl. Discover & Visa) |
Wi-Fi | Free |
Outdoor Seating | No |
Menus | Brunch, Lunch, Dinner |
absolutely love the chicken quesadilla and the fish burrito . always a place to go to even if it's a longer drive for me!
Everything tastes good and fresh here. My new favorite is the chicken tostada , adding guacamole and the lime-pickled cabbage for extra flavor and texture.
Make it paleo - El Guapo bowl, no rice , no beans, no crema , xtra plantains , xtra xtra steak , add guac . Nutritious, delicious, filling paleo hack.
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El guapo with guacamole is the way to go!! Super filling though so come hungry????????
Get the El Guapo burrito and wash it down with a Mexican Coke !
Great burritios. Tacos fall apart immediately. Fried plantains are sweet and savory. So glad they're back though the new location is out there a bit. Our trips out there are a treat now. :)
The only burrito worth getting in Brighton. I got the El Guapo and was greatly surprised at how delicious it was.
Awesome fish tacos : cubes of cod are fried in a spiced cornmeal batter and lightly dressed with chile-scented mayo instead of salsa . El Pelón nails the essential crisp, unoily fry job. Read more
Get the bean and cheese burrito with plantains and guac , or el guapo if you like meat. Their salsa is effing hot and delicious. Doesn't have the same charm as the old location but it's just as good.
The closest this Texas girl could get to a real Tex-Mex enchilada and tamale in Boston.
Seconded, best burritos in Boston by far. So glad they're back. Word to the wise: their hot sauce packs a punch but it's about time someone's did. Everything is amazing esp the carne asada burrito .
Some of the best catfish tacos I've ever had.
Fish tacos worth talking about. Kudos to El Pelon for making our mouths water. Read more
Love the carnitas and el Guapo burritos ! Also got to grab a Mexican Coca Cola .
Get the Plantains !!! El Guapo & Caramelo Tacos are also good
Ask for a side of habanero hot sauce . So good. But it ain't for amateurs; it's hot.
This is the kind of big, big-flavored, low-priced food that makes El Pelon a natural in this college neighborhood . Victory is theirs, and ours. Read more
Must get creama and hot sauces on your burrito !!
Better than Anna's and Boca Grande. Get the fish burrito .
Little bit spicy so just ask for mild it's no issue
Quality, clean , tasty and quick
Bean and cheese w hot sauce , sour cream , guacamole . And extra cheese . Always.
Plantains w/o the salsa are amazing
If you frequent Pelon, you must get the punch card. One free burrito after twelve visits
Ask for the tacos to be double wrapped so the don't fall apart . Normally it's standard for corn tortillas .
Best hot sauce around and it's homemade ! Double win.
Check out El Pelon's secret menu . I've tried their fish sandwich , cheeseburger , and clam chowder . I heard the calzone is better than their burrito .
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They sell Mexican sodas and those sodas use real sugar. Sodas such as Coca Cola and this tasty apple soda .
Carnitas is the best in Boston.
Add plantains to the chicken burrito .
Pescados are amazing
Cannot go wrong with ordering a Carne asada burrito with hot sauce on the side.
Always open till 11pm Always
Great burritos and chips .
Everything!
The meat is always fresh and delicious! El Pelon > Anna's
Amazing burritos . Get them with hot sauce and crema (sour cream ) to make it even more savory
Stop in and say hi to el Guapo, then proceed to eat one of the tastiest burritos this side of Mexico.
Great burritos and bowls
Everything!!!
Pescado burritos are the best in Boston since taco del mar left town . Soft tacos delish but fall apart too much.
The El Guapo is to die for! Don't miss it.
Go for the carnitas burrito with guacamole , hotsauce, black beans and rice . It's delicious.
Try the steak torts instead of the burrito . It's a little less in terms of quantity but I prefer the torta because it tastes better.
Bring a fire extinguisher!
The El Gaupo Burrito !!
Carnitas without lettuce!
Fish tacos to die for! Freshest authentic Mexican this side of Guadalajara. . .
A bit of a hidden gem in the area. Chill atmosphere and cool, dark decor. Solid enchilada plates & margaritas, very reasonable pricing. - Enrico Manalo
Amazing ice cream. Very creamy great chunks. Specialty flavors like none other all made in house. Best ice cream in newton area - Anthony Nichols
Way better than dominoes. Friend ordered some weird goat cheese pineapple pizza but it was amazing. - Megan Luff
A great convenience store. A real go-to for snacks and cokes, especially when Pat is working. - Miriam Goldman