This has become our go-to place whenever we haven't planned. The owner knows us now and one evening last week I admitted I had forgotten to call. He seated us and was so gracious. The food is authentic mexican...similar to relatives cooking in Puebla, Mx. We generally "always" get guacamole...the chips home made. Two drinks and two appetizers are more than enough....no matter which we choose. Absolutely try Amuleto..... read more

My absolute favorite place in Waltham!! The chicken tacos are to die for and the dolce de leche is worth the wait to prepare!! I would recommend d for a date night or a family dinner. The service is really great as well read more

I went here on a Saturday night. Ambience is very good. The place has good lighting. Gaucomele with nachos was really good. My friend had the sopa de tortilla, which according to her was awesome. However, the sad part was the food I ordered. I had the enchiladas with roasted vegetables. I was really disappointed. The roasted vegetables were totally uncooked. It was just not possible to finish the dish. Another member in my party had the veggie tacos. Another big disappointment. Please stay away from ordering these dishes. There may be some good dishes here, but these were surely bad for the price!!!! read more

We arrived ~ 5:30 for dinner tonight and had some excellent food. There were five or six daily specials (iirc a chicken tamale, sea bass with garlic,carnitas, steak tacos...) but we ordered from the main menu. Highlights: --Shrimp in Chipotle Cream-, w/ toothsome rice and fresh roasted green beans. Shrimp carefully cooked , w/ well balanced sauce, a perfect plate. --Lamb shank w/ hominy in dark chile broth --Table vegetables escabeche- nothing that remotely resembles the curtado you find in all the taquerias; nice light herbed vinaigrette on melange of zucchini, onion, carrot,.... -- Table salsa (the middle of three) of roasted tomatoes and chiles de arbol Pretty Good Guac but the fault lay in the avocados themselves I think. Guac is most divine when made with full buttery rich Haas avocados, and this guac (you can tell by its color) was not that. Serviceable, though, and excellent chips -thick and substantial. Pretty good refried beans, flan, rice pudding Very Disappointing: -Black beans with no flavor whatsoever. (What the heck? Beans are the calling card of every Mexican chef worth their salt. Does being from Sonora get this chef off the hook for some reason?) --Red Sangria could have been great but was too sweet; after adding a lot of lime, it was much better Service was awkward across the board. Most of the staff seemed to be 'first timers' though friendly. But heck, it's a new venture for all of them, so I'm sure the well-oiled part will come. Pretty small place and not the easiest to navigate when full, which it was by ~ 6:30. When we left at 7, there were three parties waiting awkwardly in the entry. I think it's taking me some time to adjust to the prices (guac was $10; our entrees $25 @; desserts $7-8) not that we don't pay that in other restnts, just that they aren't Mexican restaurants. So it's probably just my problem, and I want to be supportive of a place like this that is really trying to put out some quality food in a comfortable surrounding. I was particularly impressed with the attention given to vegetables- both in the table escabeche and on the entree plate; they were fresh and high quality and carefully prepared. We both happily scarfed our entree plates and look forward to returning and trying more things. Reply | Flag read more

I want to pre-empt my review by saying that we visited Amuleto on its second or third week of being open. Overall, we had an ok/mostly-pleasant experience, though we haven't felt compelled to return, despite the fact that the restaurant is not far from home. For starters, the place is beautiful, and it was spotless. Also, their menu is remarkably creative. No, we were not expecting a taquería, but there already are a few Mexican places in the greater Boston area that are "fancier" than a taquería and have creative menus (basically, Amuleto is not alone, as some other reviews may suggest). However, Amuleto does take it to a new level, and their offering is amazing, in my opinion. Execution is where there is (was?) room for improvement. The octopus and ribs were simply outstanding. The rest of our meal, on the other hand, was ok but simply bland. The guacamole lacked salt, and the enchiladas lacked flavor. Presentation was great across the board, but again, it is difficult to overlook bland food, especially a bland $12 guacamole. Service was interesting. The host was very welcoming and friendly. Our server was also nice, albeit a bit cheesy in his sense of humor and - possibly - a bit fake in his efforts (at least that's how he came across). There was a mix-up on the rims of our drinks, which I mentioned to him. Normally (even at cheaper chain restaurants), when this rare event has occurred (i.e., I want salt, wife wants nothing; I want sugar, wife wants salt - you get the idea), servers have immediately said "no problem, we'll fix it at the bar and will be right back". I mean, it is not a huge deal, and it is a very easy fix (it's not like we are requesting new drinks - just swap glasses). This guy? He just said he misunderstood and left it at that. I guess that was acceptable, since we weren't the ones paying for the drinks... Oh, never mind: we were! Could I have pushed it? Sure, but why should I? It is not a cheap place, and as such, I shouldn't have to be pushy for a drink or anything else to be made the way I requested it. In contrast to the ordering process, which was prompt (and arguably a bit rushed), after dinner, we waited, and waited and waited. Eventually, someone came to clear our table. We had been interested in looking at the dessert menu, but by then, we just wanted to leave, and that's exactly what we did. Incidentally, putting aside the minor issue with the rims on the drinks, the drinks themselves were ok but nothing stellar. This corner spot has historically been a tricky location. I, of course, wish this new business well. Our experience left us with some doubt, though I hope they have worked out some of these issues. read more

Wow!!!!! Outstanding food and top-notch service! I had the salmon with pureed sweet potato and string beans. I don't know what they put in it but it was delicious! My husband had the pork tenderloin with a honey glaze. Haha you should've seen how wide his eyes got on that first bite. We also had the pulpo as a starter, which was incredible. I don't know how else to put it - you HAVE TO GO!!!! read more

My friend and I had dinner on Monday night at Amuleto. We were looking to have a fabulous meal and some time to reconnect. I had the fish special and my friend had the chicken in mole sauce. The food was distinctively beautiful, delicious and fresh. Our server was perfect. Great pacing his service, understanding of the menu and perfectly attentive. A wonderful night for foodie friends. read more

Great food for people who are sick of watered down Tex men food slathered in cheese. The grub here tastes great , mole sauce is dead on authentic , salsa are fresh and inventive , the rest of the cuisine is great too . I've been twice so far and will keep coming back. Just a touch expensive for Mexican food, but it's completely bearable because of the excellent quality and service . read more

Fantastic upscale Mexican! Authentic with complex flavors, everything we had was great. Nice decor and great service combined with the awesome food make it one of the best restaurants in Waltham. Cocktails were nice - tasty, smooth, and relatively strong. Appetizers were all great, and we tried a few. The chargrilled octupus was to die for - amazing flavor and nice texture, not at all rubbery. We really enjoyed the ceviche and the tamal also. The mains were great too - the mole sauce was awesome (we had it both on chicken and on a veggie enchilada, with very nice well roasted vegetables that were still nice and crunchy. The steak tacos were also phenomenal with very complex flavors, like no taco I've ever had. Lamb was beautifully presented and also nicely done. Desserts were good, though there were only 3 to choose from. Definite repeat, one of our favorites already. http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g41880-d8558149-r308722797-Amuleto_mexican_table-Waltham_Massachusetts.html# read more

Went here with couple of friends around October 2016. Ok sangria. Tacos were alright to taste. So was chile relleno stuffed with quinoa and veggies. Our biggest issue was that food seemed to have been served cold or just hardly warmed up..That was a big turn off. read more

I'm excited to review this Mexican restaurant in Waltham. Not sure how long it's been around but my hubby and I just tried it recently. They bill themselves as upscale Mexican and I would say that's accurate. The restaurant decor is very nice and the clientele is not college kids (Waltham has 2 colleges and a big student contingent looking for cheap eats). The restaurant offer small plates as well as a la carte tacos. We had the guacamole (good), the ceviche (good), the octopus (good but have had better), two different tacos (excellent) and various Margarita cocktails (strong and delicious!). Highly recommend the one with the jalapeños as it had just the right amount of kick. We parked on the street and walked two blocks. After dinner we took a stroll to the India Market to continue our evening and extended our date night a bit longer! A lovely experience and one we will repeat for sure! read more

So, so good! Bartender and owner took the time to chat and made the experience memorable. Then, there was the food and beer. We started with Elote de la Calle, a corn cob with amazing flavor. I had the Puerto al Tamarindo, a pork tenderloin that was cooked perfectly with roasted potatoes and other tasty items on the side. It was full of flavor and plenty of food in the portion. My wife had the Chile Relleno. She has had this in many places and this one was one of the best, made with Quinoa. There was nothing left on her plate accept for the stem of the chile. :-) We ended the meal by sharing a Mexican Chocolate Pudding, a light and a perfect desert. They have parking behind along the opposite wall, but we parked in the Chestnut Street lot a block away. In summary, great personable service, delicious food, and some refreshing Mexican beers on tap. read more

Thank you for the amazing job you did catering our party to celebrate our daughters graduation! From the first telephone call to your restaurant to the quality and taste of your amazing food was more than I could have asked for. Thank you for helping me plan the menu. The selection of our menu from the home made guacamole all the way to the barbecue ribs was perfect! The taste, and the serving size of order was exactly the right amount of food to fully serve our guests. The service you provided was more then I could ask for! The way the food was packed helped me to set up with ease. and I'm so happy that we included the chaffing dishes, and dinner set ups. Back to the food, it was delicious! The quality of your fresh ingredients and the preparation of the food was first class all the way through. Our guests raved about the food and plan on visiting Amuleto to once again enjoy your amazing food. I will definitely be back, and look forward to your margaritas to accompany our dinners. Thank you so much, A++++++++++ read more

Very fresh Mexican faire. My friend and I ordered the margaritas (fresh limes only. No mix!) shared the Mexican corn, the empanadas, and the tacos. It was more than enough food for us! The complementary pickled veggies were very tasty and the sauces were awesome. We also shared the flan. So good! I will be back! read more

Service was friendly and quick, and we enjoyed our chips and guacamole appetizer and the elote. However, the carne asada was poorly (or not at all) seasoned, and the cut of meat was tough. The server inquired after my meal, but did not ask my husband if his steak was okay on two trips to the table. My chili relleno was stuffed with a ton of quinoa. For a more varied texture, I would have preferred more root vegetables inside which are in season locally to boot. For two people with appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks, it came to $72. Too much for the caliber of the food. read more

This place was amazing. Modern atmosphere, great service and drinks, and the food was absolutely delicious. A really good place for sharing lots of small plates, and fabulous tacos. Definitely worth the trip! read more

Absolutely love Amuleto. Best margaritas for miles - they're fresh and simple, making for a delicious, authentic drink. Highly recommend the queso fundido, which comes with homemade corn tortillas. The enchiladas are fantastic, and the Al Pastor tacos are on point. Can you tell we keep coming back?? We usually just sit at the bar, and we love Carlos (who I believe is the bar manager) - he runs a very busy bar while still being very friendly and helpful, and always has a moment to make a recommendation or answer questions about the menu. Wonderful little space with a fun and cozy atmosphere, but be warned - if you want a table, plan ahead. This place fills up quickly, so make your reservations early! read more

I was in the area for work and went on yelp and saw all the good reviews so decided to check it out. I sat at the bar and the bartenders were so friendly and made awesome Margaritas. I had the grilled Octopus which was out of this world, nice and spicey but not too spicey. I had the soup of the night which was Tortilla Soup, again filled with so much flavor and was out standing. The bartender let me sample the Guacamole which was delicious. The restaurant is beautiful and I will defiantly be going back with a friend. I think this was the best Mexican food I have ever had. Very Unique. read more

Probably the best tacos I've ever had. Everytime I go, I tell myself to branch out on the menu, but keep going back to the tacos. Plus they serve fried grasshopper with your mezcal flight just like I've had in Oaxaca. Friendly staff. Seems like it's always extremely busy, weekend or weeknight. read more

Chose this restaurant randomly for a family dinner and it turned out to be spectacular! Started with the creamy, fresh guacamole and chips and then had someone delicious elotés. Each family member said each entree they ordered was amazing, including the mole, the carne Asada, the tacos and the fish. We can't wait to come back here again!! read more

First off, the service was excellent. My family and I came to Amuleto for Mother's day and we were immediately charmed by the ambiance. This place is authentic Mexican fusion. My mother had chile rellenos stuffed with quinoa, suffice to say she was very happy. My father had "the best salmon he's ever had" and I don't even know what I had (the menu is all spanish) but it was very tasty. Unfortunately the Sangria didn't have any fruit in it which was bizarre and a little underwhelming. The whole family agreed that it was a little too chilly for comfort but all in all we were very happy with our decision. Would highly recommend. read more

Texas transplant living in the Boston 'burbs since the 90's. Always trying to find good Mexican food that isn't a chain. Happened to come across Amuleto through a Yelp recommendation and, BINGO! Yum yum in my Southwest tum! Friendly service, bustling Friday night in June, guests in a good mood with their drinks. Delicious chicken & shrimp verde enchiladas, carne asada tacos. Crunchy chips & fresh perfect salsa, though not complementary. I would change that price from $4 to $2 if you are ordering alcohol. I think this place would do well to have a ladies/mom's night with deals on drinks/apps. Management came by to make sure we were happy, yes we were. Will go back again and again! read more

This is not your typical tex mex taco joint. From the moment we walked in to the lovely dining room, we new we were about to experience something sophisticated and creative. The hostess was gracious and accommodating, and the food was delicious. I love that you can be as safe or as adventurous as you feel like here- I had a fish taco, but I also had a taco with hibiscus flower as its primary ingredient. We'll be back soon to try more regional specialties and enjoy the chef's culinary whimsy. read more

Server was very friendly and attentive. Easily answered all questions about dishes. The food was delicious--house kale salad, pork mole plantano, Mexican chocolate pudding. But the tables are close together and the fun but noisy atmosphere made conversation difficult (party of 2). read more

What happened, Amuleto? I went here just after you opened, and it was great, so I took my mom here for dinner when she was in town Monday and...no me gusta. We ordered a bunch of small plates and they all came out at the same time, so our little table got pretty crowded, and also nothing was particularly warm. Guacamole and chips were pretty good (and should have been, at $10-$12!). Elote de la calle/ street corn was ok, probably wouldn't spend $8 on 3 small corn cobs again, plus they were lukewarm, and also just absolutely covered, no - smothered - with cheese. Too much cheese, if there is such a thing. Tostada de pulpo/ octopus salad was too oily and far too spicy, so there goes 12 big ones.(Perhaps put a teeny, cute lil' jalapeno pepper next to it on the menu to give a heads up?) Love me some tamales, but not these, one each of pork, chicken, and veggie. Not being fans of pork, we asked to sub either a chicken or veggie instead but our waiter told us we could not so what the hell, we got the pork. And the tamales were small, cold, and mushy. Like, pretty darn small, and we still didn't finish them because they were mushy and not very flavorful. No. Me. Gusta. read more

Awesome new addition to Moody Street. The spicy tamarindo margarita was a great start. Guacamole rojo was superb. Lemonade was freshly squeezed. Fish tacos was a small but delectable dish. The Chile rilleno was the best dish. Mexican flan rounded off a great dinner. Totally worth it! read more

Food was mostly excellent, grilled octopus and chicken mole were fabulous, though the chili releno was a bit bland. The service was not very good however. They had problems finding our reservation at first, but we were sat immediately, so no problem. Unfortunately our server was rather rude and abrupt, which spoiled the experience. It was Saturday, and quite busy, hopefully just teething troubles. read more

Went for date night. Very, very good cocktails! The food is above average for Mexican food MA. You need a reservation unless after 8/830pm.

I came here with coworkers for dinner after a long day of work. We had 1 more person than they had space to accommodate but they were still willing to move the tables over a bit and add one more chair which was nice. The food itself was well made and definitely worth trying for yourself. There were small plates and entrees and plenty of options for anyone to enjoy (from vegetarian to seafood to meat). The ambiance is definitely more of an intimate one with dim lighting at night. Give it a shot and see if it's what you like! read more

I only got take out the one time but the portions were unbelievably small. I got the carne asada. The steak was good but only came with three ounces of rice, few spoonfuls of black beans, and a stone cold enchilada. Menu said side of guacamole and that was not included. My friends got dishes that were also small and we ended up making dinner after because we were still hungry. read more

What another great experience at Amuleto! The food, service, ambiance is first class. Tons of Tequila to choose from.... a must try is the Pulpo Asado (octopus) & Chicharron (pork belly) to die for!! Guacamole and chips are the best I have ever had. Can not go wrong at Amuleto, give it a try you will be happy you did! read more

Amazing food. The veggie taco was awesome! So was the flawn. This will be my go-to place for tacos going forward.

Even though we had a reservation, we waited good amount of time to be seated because people were enjoying themselves. And why not?! The service was great, the food was delicious and the atmosphere was awesome. We ended up ordering majority of the side order dishes and different types of tacos to share. The guacamole is to die for. Oh and the best part- they have purse hangers right next to your table so you don't have to hang it on the back of your chair, or even worse- put it on the floor! If you are a woman with a medium to large size bag, you know what I am talking about! read more

My boyfriend and I love all the restaurants on Moody and we've passed this place a million times, so for date night this week we decided to give it a try. We got there about 10 of 6 and were looking at the menu outside before we entered. We saw the aprex-fix menu which sounded like a great deal and a way to really experience the food and see what the place had to offer. It was a three course meal for $25. So we go in. We waited for the hostess to seat the women in front of us and then seat us. We waited again. The hostess brought us water and we asked her if we could still take advantage of the aprex-fix menu. She didn't understand our question and just smiled and walked away. Then our waitress came over 5 min later ( now 602pm) and we asked her if we could still order from that menu she said she would ask and come back. She did and the answer was no. This put a pretty bad taste in our mouths and caused the restaurant to lose out on money. We ended up ordering three tacos each and the queso fondito. The tacos were good, the queso was so heavy. I really did not have a good experience here and was very disappointed in the quality of the service and the lack of wanting to please the customer. I thought this place was way over priced. I don't recommend trying it. Just go to Garcia Brogans down the street if your craving Mexican. I will never go back to this place. read more

Started with a Oaxaca Old Fashioned cocktail made with Mezcal. I had never heard of Mezcal, and do not like Tequila, but I felt like I had to give it a try. I'm so glad I did. The cocktail wasn't too sweet, wasn't too strong, and didn't have that tequila after-bite that I usually hate. The strongest taste was the smokiness of the Mezcal which was exactly how the waiter had described the drink before I ordered it! Before the meal, our waiter gave us some pickled vegetables that were absolutely perfect and a great way to get our appetites started without filling us up. My main course was the Salmon in Mole. The mole sauce was good, but the fish was outstanding. Really cool space as well. Five star experience all around. read more

Mexican cuisine perfection. Cocktails are one of the premier things-- rotate seasonally with fresh ingredients. The tacos come two to an order and also rotate with what's in season. The queso fundido and guacamole are SO good. They also have fresh fish and pork entrees but I haven't had them. This is one of my very favorite restaurants. read more

Upscalish Mexican. We ate dinner here recently and it was very good. The grilled octopus appetizer was a standout--flavorful and well seasoned. We had some excellent pork tacos as well. We only had time for a quick meal, but we liked all of the food and the service was excellent. I'm looking forward to going back when we have more time to enjoy the food and pleasant atmosphere. read more

Had a great dinner at Amuleto last night. The guacamole was wonderful, with nice chunks of avocado, bits of tomato, fresh lemon juice, served with warm, freshly made chips. The drinks are great, and they don't skimp on the alcohol at all! I had the pollo mole, which was cooked wonderfully, and the mole sauce was delicious. My husband had the tamarind pork, and the other person in our group had the salmon. All were delicious, and portions are generous. We were quite full, but our server (who was wonderful) recommended that we split an order of the Mexican chocolate pudding. Glad we did -- it's more like a mousse, so very light, nicely spiced with little slivers of chocolate in it. You can eat there relatively inexpensively if you don't have a lot of liquor and stick with the tacos, etc., or you can spend a bit more with drinks and the main dishes (in the low to mid $20s). All the staff (from greeters to waitstaff, etc.) were very friendly and helpful. I'll definitely be going back there! read more

We had a great dinner at Amuleto! It was a busy evening and we had no reservations but the host was able to seat us after just a short wait. The atmosphere is vibrant and energetic. The service was excellent - our server was knowledgable and gave us great recommendations for light bites, sharing, or large plates for bigger appetites. The queso fundido, elotes and tostada de pulpo were standouts for us from the botanas section of the menu. We were so pleased with our experience there and excited to have a restaurant in Waltham that serves great modern, authentic Mexican cuisine. read more

This is fine dining Mexican food. The appetizers are varied and very hearty... you could have several to make a great meal. We shared the grilled octopus which was lightly charred and served with caramelized onions and mushrooms, and the baby back ribs which were braised with a limey complex rub and very flavorful and bright. Both were very good and very filling. Three table sauces are provided - all home made: tomatillo, roasted tomato and one made from roasted hot peppers (I forget which kind). I also had the Fish tacos - two nice pieces of grilled thick tender flaky white fish cooked to moist perfection and served on top of two small home made soft tortillas with pickled cabbage and other delectable toppings. My husband had the tacos al pastor which was chopped succulent pork with delectable toppings atop the same small home made soft tortillas. The place has a hip, elegant and comfortable atmosphere... dinner out with friends style. Service was friendly. We'll be back! read more