it is mexican street food which is not sophisticated but worth the price. You can sit outside and…read moreeat though the view is not great as you are in a mall. Cilantro does not provide water so bring your own or you will pay for bottled water.

Great food for a quick meal. Food was fresh and well made. Portions were good. Have eaten here…read more3xs in the last month and will be back again.

Ordered the beef torta this evening and immediately went on to Yelp and got FOMO that I didn't…read moreorder the tacos which all look amazing. I really need to remember to look online before choosing my order in the future (or so I thought). While the tacos still look incredible (especially the birria ones), the torta was surprisingly great as well. The sandwich is jam packed with ingredients and really well balanced. The beef was juicy and tender, and the veggies added a really nice balance of spice (jalapenos), freshness (onions, lettuce, and tomatoes), and richness (cheese and avocadoes). The refried beans were a pleasant surprise as well, adding really good moisture and flavor to the overall bite. And including avocado on the torta for no extra cost really is what put this above and beyond to a 5/5 - the avocado was ripe and had just the right amount of it to add that rich and fatty element without being too slippery and making it hard to eat. The fries, on the other hand, were a bit soggy and thick for my liking. I had seen another photo on Yelp where they looked a lot crispier and were shaped differently, so not sure if I just got unlucky, but the sandwich more than made up for the fries in this case. I really can't say enough positive things about the torta. And even though the torta was fantastic and I gave it a 5/5, I definitely want to come back for those tacos. Three tacos plus rice for $18 is a pretty great deal, and the tacos really look incredible. My partner ordered a tongue, al pastor, and fish taco and while I didn't try them, they looked and smelled incredible. We will definitely be back!

Delicious carne asada and al pastor tacos. Service was very good, I will definitely be back again.read more

I ordered an online order today. I went in to get it and they told me, I must have ordered it to…read moreother location. I checked and I was correct, it was ordered to Malden location. They didn't even offer to remake my order that I paid for. I had to tell them to remake it. When I finally got home, I realized that My hard shell tacos are missing the pico and they put rice and beans on the tacos. I asked for a sides of rice and beans. I just called and no one will answer the phone. Horriable customer service especially when they were wrong 2x

My favorite burrito place. I love their tacos. The perfect Mexican food restaurant. Located next to…read morecity hall and in the heart of Malden.

Caliente Mexican Grill in Malden is exactly the kind of local, family-owned neighborhood gem that…read moredeserves all the support it can get. You can feel the pride they take in their food and hospitality from the moment you walk through the door. We stopped in on Taco Tuesday, where most tacos are 20% off. The only exception was the birria tacos--which, of course, happened to be exactly what we wanted. After taking the first bite, we couldn't have cared less that they weren't included in the special. They were absolutely worth every penny. The birria tacos were incredible--loaded with tender, juicy meat, plenty of melted cheese, and packed with rich, authentic flavor in every bite. They were perfectly prepared and easily some of the best birria tacos we've had. If you're looking to support a fantastic local business while enjoying amazing Mexican food, Caliente Mexican Grill should absolutely be on your list. We'll definitely be back to work our way through more of the menu, but those birria tacos will be hard to pass up. Highly recommended!

Modest Mexican restaurant on the corner of main st. I came with zero line in a Wednesday afternoon…read moreat 4:30. All reasonably priced options under $25. I went with the birria tacos and was not disappointed! 3 for $15 and came with a side of Mexican rice, some sliced radish and lime wedges. The beef stew to dip the tacos in was tasty and rich. Tacos came with shredded beef and perfectly melted cheese, slammed together with a crispy outer shell and softer inner taco. Yum!

I don't speak Spanish (as much as I wish I did) but that can't stop me from getting great food. The…read morestaff taking my order didn't speak English well, so I attempted to not butcher the menu names when ordering--they have English descriptions too (and there's always Google Translate if you need it). We got our order through and the food was exactly as I ordered but better than my expectations. Pupusas generally take a longer to make, but they're so worth the wait. Everything we got was tasty, and the staff really is friendly. Highly recommended.

Good quality affordable taqueria with Mexican and Salvadorian options. Excellent pupusas with fresh…read moreflavors and tangy salsa. Interior could use an update but has a few dine-in tables. Check the printed menus; there are more options than are on the menu at the counter.

DELICIOUSSSS My…read morefriend and I came here, we had 3 drinks and 3 plates, all for a total of ~$35!!! The food was delicious and we were left wanting to come back for me. One of the waitresses was also very kind and great at giving suggestions. It was so good that I came back with more friends who also appreciated the food. Looking forward to coming back for more :)

We really enjoyed our food, especially the cheese papusas. The grilled shrimp was also very good,…read morecame with a large plate of sides and was not overseasoned.

One of the better Mexican spots in the Somerville area. The food actually tastes as if it was…read moreprepared by a Mexican. I had the carne asada burrito and my wife had the birria tacos; they were both delicious as well as savory. The service was great, our server was patient and accommodating. The ambiance is actually something most Mexican would appreciate walking in here; the walls are decorated with Loteria cards! (check pics below) They captured authentic Mexican cuisine in both food, service, and ambiance! Check it out!

Almost all the so-called "Mexican" restaurants in the Boston-Cambridge-Somerville area are either…read moreSalvadoran or Tex-Mex. They're not bad, they're just not Mexican. But El Jalisco Mexican Grill is authentic, and exactly what you would find in Guadalajara, Mexico! We had enchiladas con salsa roja, which was delicious and enormous. We also ordered the Tampiqueña, a huge, perfectly seasoned and tender beef, plus a cheese enchilada, rice and beans -- enough for two people. The staff were helpful and super-nice. My partner had a margarita, which was enormous and perfect. My only complaint is that there's no mole on the menu!! (I've since learned that mole isn't a 'thing' in Jalisco.)

This is indeed the best mexican I have had in the Boston area. Haven't yet found anything on the…read moremenu that wasn't excellent. Even the nachos are the best nachos I've had anywhere around here. Would recommend the birria tacos.

One of the best Mexican restaurants in the area. We decided to try this place before going for…read morewicked showing at Capitol theater, and we were glad that we did! It was super crowded even though it was cold weekday night, and we ordered beef tongue burrito and mushroom quesadillas that night and they were delicious. The staff were friendly and welcoming. Then we ordered delivery since we really wanted to try their pupusas and other menus. Steak burrito: I think I prefer beef tongue one better, I could taste some rubbery texture on the meat with steak one. Birria tacos: good flavor, I think I wanna try fish next time. Vegetable quesadillas: The cheese in this thing is awesome. Churros: Nicely fried, good touch on stuffed condensed milk! Tres Leches: Perfectly moist tres leches, we're getting that again. Platanos Fritos: Plantains were good, but I think I prefer crunchier bites. Cheese / Zucchini / Chicken pupusas: you must get cheese, other ones were okay. It was also great that burrito/quesadillas came with chips + salsa! I think this would be our Mexican place to order on from now on, great addition to the neighborhood!