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El Pelon Taqueria
“The decor is interesting with the country's art and silver-plated mirrors.”
“I'm used to a Burrito with a lot of flavor, a choice for rice, a choice of beans, a choice of whether I would like crema (sour cream) or not, etc.”
“It is also a good place to hang with visiting friends because of the proximity to Fenway Park and a good bar or two right next door.”
“This is simply delicious, real Mexican food and a funky little restaurant.”
“El Pelon had a much bigger menu and even had a little board with specials- The owner realized that I was from Mexico and provided our table with some specialty foods that I havent even seen anywhere else in Boston- plus they were playing really good music”
“By far the best mexican place in Beantown!”
“food is fresh fast and cheap service was quick what else could you want”
“was delighted when I discovered El Pelon, a small Mexican joint in the Fenway that has the feel of a genuine community-oriented restaurant: not only do they have great food (dinner for under 5 bucks!)”
“On top of that, the service is unnaceptably slow for a taqueria.”View Less
It's back!!!.
I have been going to this place since before it burned down. When I heard about the El Pelon fire, I was devastated. One because I thought I would never have one of their burritos (especially the
burrito pescado and the el guapo) and two I was in line to get a free one damn it!
For the most part, the quality has stayed the same and the only thing I do not like about the new location is that the restaurant seems dull and lifeless. The old one had authentic Mexican trinkets on the wall and a bright yellow paint and the new one is boring to look at. The worst part about the new location is the location. Located right next to dbag central aka Boston College. Everytime I go in there its "hey bro I totally puked on myself last night uh huh...dude that girl totally wanted to bang me...my white hat and lacrosse pinnie look really good today right brah?"
Sorry...
If you go there my recommendations would be the Fish Burrito, the El Guapo and definitely get the chips and guacamole. The thing I always liked about this place over Anna's is that the rice is better seasoned. Places like Anna's and Felipes are always consistent but El Pelon offers you a wider variety of authentic Mexican food like their Tortas and Plantanos. Everyone should try this place at least once (I would go everyday if I could) but be prepared to get a ear full of dbag when you do.…
Great Food At El Pelon. We visited El Pelon on Comm Ave Brighton for the first time today! It was awesome! The restaurant was clean. The staff were inviting! The food was amazing! Everything was cooked to order and made fresh. The salsa is the best salsa in town. Brighton has needed a place like this for a long time! Thanks Jim for bringing El Pelon to our neighborhood! I will be spreading the word!…
fresh and delicious food.
i love the vegetarian burrito and plato. everything tasted very fresh. chipotle salsa is amazing, and the guacamole is so fresh tasting, lacking the too-salty, preservative taste that some of the
chain mexican burrito joints seem to have.
i recently had a party and ordered $50 of food to go. $50 can go a long way at el pelon. everyone commented on how good it was. the fried plantains lasted about 30 seconds after putting them out.
overall the food is excellent for a very reasonable price.…
Worth the drive!. I live in East Boston but El Pelon is definitely worth the drive out to BC (luckily, parking's super easy). The food's great and the prices can't be beat. None of that American- faux mexican here, El Pelon's got Jarritos and authentic Mexican and a surviving spirit! I do the veggie burrito and there's always a ton of different types of vegetables in there, always fresh and delicious. It's worth a special trip to visit their new location!…
