El Pelon Taqueria
(617) 779-9090

2197 Commonwealth Ave, Brighton, MA | Directions   02135

42.340235 -71.163628 View Website

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Neighborhoods:
Brighton, Allston-Brighton, St. Elizabeth's


At a Glance ?
100% ambiance
“The decor is interesting with the country's art and silver-plated mirrors.”
100% dessert
“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.”
100% drinks
“personally recommend "agua de horchata" (milk/rice flavor drink)”
93% food quality
“and the hot sauce is really good, but some days it's hotter than others.”
100% menu variety
“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”
86% overall
“By far the best mexican place in Beantown!”
84% service
“Beware though, the staff are "uncharacteristically" Boston as they're helpful and seem to delight in offering tastes of their favorite sauces and side dishes.”
100% value
“have been living in Boston for 7 years now and have always had a difficult time finding a great healthy meal at a good value served promptly with a smile.”
80% wait time
“Food is tasty, healthy, quick and bueno.”

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Won for:
Cheap Eats (2008)
Fast Food (2007)
Burrito (2006)
Cheap Eats (2006)
Fast Food (2006)
Mexican Food (2006)
Lunch Spot (2005)
Mexican Food (2005)
Outdoor Dining (2005)
Nominations Nominated for:
Mexican Food (2011)
Lunch Spot (2010)
Mexican Food (2010)
Late-Night Dining (2010)
Lunch Spot (2008)
Takeout (2008)
Burrito (2007)
Mexican Food (2007)
Lunch Spot (2006)
Outdoor Dining (2006)
Burrito (2005)
Cheap Eats (2005)