El Pelon Taqueria
About
Mexican
Price Range : Under $10 ($)
Location
Adress: 2197 Commonwealth Ave, Brighton, MA 2135
Phone: (617) 779-9090
Work Hours
Business info
- turned_in_notVegan OptionsYes
- list_altTakes ReservationsNo
- directions_carDeliveryYes
- move_to_inboxTake-outYes
- credit_cardAccepts Credit CardsYes
- thumb_upGood ForLunch, Dinner
- local_parkingParkingStreet, Private Lot
- directions_bikeBike ParkingYes
- turned_in_notWheelchair AccessibleYes
- accessibilityGood for KidsYes
- groupGood for GroupsYes
- insert_emoticonAmbienceCasual, Classy
- volume_upNoise LevelAverage
- local_barAlcoholNo
- transit_enterexitOutdoor SeatingNo
- wifiWi-FiFree
- tvHas TVNo
- turned_in_notDogs AllowedNo
- turned_in_notWaiter ServiceNo
- fastfoodCatersYes
Reviews
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Cecilia M.
This is a favorite of BC students and local residents alike. Great for a quick bite, bringing back to your dorm room, or a sit down meal. The meat is full of flavor, only complemented by the homemade hot sauce. The guac is homemade and a perfect balance of lime and cilantro. The quesadillas are bursting with cheesy goodness and the chips are clearly homemade and given to you warm.
The decor is authentic and homey with tons of friendly faces to greet you. There are even some some wonderful succulents! Stop by to get your favorite meal or a t shirt to be known and respected by the BC community! -
Barnaby B.
Delicious brrrritos (that's a fun play on the chilly February Boston weather). Have to say love love love El Pelon and love even more the college atmosphere and fine coeds strolling the grounds. Recommend grabbing a chicken burrito, slathering some guac on that treat and finding a nice bench on the Boston College campus and taking a moment to look around and catch life :). All and all great place, only took away a star because the food tends to exit almost as quickly as it enters (if you catch my drift ;)). Not a slight to El Pelon specifically, as most solid foods have the same impact on my tummy.
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Judy F.
This is a hidden gem of a Mexican restaurant in newton. The guys make the food from scratch & custom made. My veggie burrito was good...I think it was the authentic cheese! It made me remember how much I like Mexican cheese. The price is also reasonable.
Few drawbacks. Not good for a vegetarian as the options are limited. Be careful if you are a veggie though, as the pinto beans has pork in it! The service can be slow in peak time and you could wait 30 min for food. Not great if you are in a rush. -
Deja V.
Located across from Boston college , good location bordering newton and Boston . If you like authentic Mexican food this is one of the place to come. Been here so many times since I worked in the area. I usually get the el guapo bowl which is consistently good and you have to request for the green hot sauce to go along with the meal. The burritos are also good here. It gets pretty packed after 12pm and seats are limited inside. Decent price and affordable.
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Emily C.
This is one of those spots that BC students love! It's so convenient to order from here, both in store and online. They're usually always busy and I can see why.
They have amazing burritos and their chips are also bomb. My favorite is the fish burrito. It's packed with fried fish, rice, beans, lettuce and just so delicious! Plus, add guac just because guac is great too. Their tortas are okay. It looks pretty smushed and doesn't have as much meat in it as I'd like. It also gets soggy quickly. Their quesadillas are pretty good and their plates as well but I would always go for a burrito. You can never go wrong with that! I always prefer the chicken over the steak as well cause the steak can be tough and hard to chew at times.