Boca Grande Taqueria
(617) 963-0545
1294 Beacon St
(at Harvard Avenue)
Brookline,
MA
02446
42.3424
-71.1205
Neighborhood: North Brookline
What People Are Saying About Boca Grande Taqueria
The Owner
Boca Grande Taqueria
Owner
Boca Grande Restaurant is a unique Mexican experience. The hallmark of our cooking is fresh, healthful food characterized by distinct but subtle flavors indigenous to the Oaxaca region of Central Mexico. Our time-honored recipes, which combine simple grilled fare with Mexican spices and natural flavors, will keep you coming back for more.
We at Boca Grande are committed to serving fresh, healthy food that is well balanced and nutritious as well as flavorful and interesting. None of our dishes or recipes contain any chemical preservatives or processed food items. All of our sauces and marinades, including our hot sauce, are made on the premises with fresh ingredients.
The Editor
Eric Grossman
Citysearch
The Scene
Hundreds of area office workers and residents call this bright, happy restaurant their second home. During the lunch and dinner hours, tables can be hard to come by, so many patrons take their tacos and quesadillas to go. Speedy counter service ensures that diners get what they want--and fast.
The Food
The kitchen's "time-honored recipes" yield authentic, smoky tamales and hefty burritos filled with tender marinated chicken and steak. Every item on the menu is made daily using fresh ingredients, making Boca Grande a huge step above Taco Bell. An order of enchiladas--fresh corn tortillas filled with cheese and a choice of grilled chicken, pork, steak or vegetables plus refried beans and rice--is truly a meal in itself. Best of all, everything on the menu costs less than $4, including a huge basket of crunchy tortilla chips with freshly mashed guacamole.
User Reviews
Anonymous
October 28, 2008
When I first moved to the Brookline area, Anna's Taqueria was the one I'd heard so much about - but after going to Boca Grande once, I never went back to Anna's! The same burrito that I had gotten at Anna's was much more flavorful at Boca Grande - I think it has something to do with how they cook their chicken. Whatever it is, I was very sad when I moved away from Brookline to leave my burrito place behind. :-(
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October 27, 2008
Although Anna's Taqueria serves up great burritos, Boca Grande makes them even better. The steak meat used at Boca Grande is tender and flavorful. Another must try is the Chicken Colorado - delicious. If you are in the area, definitely stop by for a quick burrito at a reasonable price. For those from So. California like me, stay away from the gringo Boloco burritos and stick to Anna's or Boca Grande. Although it is not as good as home, it is the closest you will find in Boston.
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June 09, 2008
I eat burritos. From restaurants to taco trucks. From San Francisco, to NYC, to NC, to San Antonio. I love Boca Grande's large pork burritos. I love how they melt the cheese onto the burrito skin. I love how if you ask for chicharr????n (in this case, a bit of crispy pork fat, which melts away into the rice, and makes your pork burrito extra delicious) your the server's eyes get all misty, and they ask you if you've been to Mexico and gone into the city square's on Saturday afternoons to eat chicharron... I am surprised by the complaints I read here. I find no gristle or lack of meat in my burritos. They are not light like Anna's, they are very rich, heavy, and filling. Total comfort food, a classic. Perhaps the other posters have not ordered the grande, and it is different from the small ones? That would surprise me, but anyway... Let me tell you in detail about my favorite burrito: The carnitas burrito grande with black beans, all the toppings, AND an extra slice of cheese. For those of you who have not been there, this means: One huge burrito (which i eat in two sittings if I am trying to exercise restraint), which has contained within it - cheese, flavorful pork, dirty rice, black beans (not red beans, they don't do it for me in a burrito), sour cream, guacamole, finely chopped tomatoes and stuff, and green hot sauce (hots? they ask you - Go for it, it's not that hot). If you are feeling adventurous: 1) Right after identifying what type of burrito you want, ask for extra cheese, so it can be melted into the burrito skin, and 2) ask for a bit of chicharr????n for extra flavor. Good luck and enjoy!
read full reviewThe Details on Boca Grande Taqueria
Know Before You Go:
Visitors to Boca Grande's East Cambridge location should know that it is closed on Sunday and closes at 9pm.
The Extras:
Satisfy your sweet-tooth and order some homemade flan or cookies, both under $3
Smoking Permitted:
No
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Message from Boca Grande Taqueria
- Serving fresh, healthy food
- Time-honored recipes
- Catering for up to 1000 people
Boca Grande Restaurant is a unique Mexican experience. The hallmark of our cooking is fresh, healthful food characterized by distinct but subtle flavors indigenous to the Oaxaca region of Central Mexico. Our time-honored recipes, which combine simple grilled fare with Mexican spices and natural flavors, will keep you coming back for more.
We at Boca Grande are committed to serving fresh, healthy food that is well balanced and nutritious as well as flavorful and interesting. None of our dishes or recipes contain any chemical preservatives or processed food items. All of our sauces and marinades, including our hot sauce, are made on the premises with fresh ingredients.
