Umami Tsunami Taqueria in Dorchester is an absolute hidden gem. It has that authentic small…read moremom-and-pop spot feel that you don't find as often anymore, and you can tell right away that the focus is on great food and great service. The birria tacos are incredible--perfectly crispy tortillas, packed with tender, flavorful meat, melted cheese, and served with a rich consommé that takes them to another level. Every bite is packed with flavor and tastes like it's made with real care. If you go on Taco Tuesday, it's even better. Their Taco Tuesday deals are awesome and make it easy to try a few different tacos without spending much. It's easily one of the best Taco Tuesday spots around. What also stands out is the staff. genuinely friendly, welcoming, and makes you feel like a regular even if it's your first time there. That kind of hospitality combined with amazing food is hard to beat. Between the authentic mom-and-pop vibe, incredible birria tacos, great Taco Tuesday specials, and super friendly staff, Umami Tsunami Taqueria is definitely a place I'll keep coming back to.

5 stars alone for the Birria Ramen. So so good. We also got the small platter (we already ate the…read moreflautas by the time we took the photo). Delicious. The carne asada was on the dry side but the other proteins, including al pastor, were good! Love the salsa/condiment bar.

The food here is amazing. There are so many great places to eat in Boston, El Barrio is an absolute…read moremust. The entire staff is always friendly whenever I stop in and I have been coming here for years. I plan to keep coming back for many more. My go-to orders are the steak burrito, birria trio, chicken quesadillas, and beef empanadas. One of the best birria I have tasted in a while. You can request their hot sauce on the side too which I do every visit. Highly recommend :D!

Very tasty Mexican food…read more Our food came fast and staff is friendly. Nice option to order via their screen or by counter service. I ordered the steak trip, chips and quac, corn. Phone did not eat first.

Stopped in on a rainy Thursday afternoon. It was empty, so we sat instantly. We ordered nachos with…read morebuffalo chicken and guacamole, elote dip, and margaritas to start. All were outrageously good. The table ordered various tacos, a taco salad, and a chicken Crunchwrap. All again were amazing. Best among the taco selections were coconut shrimp and pork belly tacos. We got churros to go as well, and they also were very tasty. Cool taco place with a good vibe, good service, and good food.

Came to watch a JAGS game lol but all they had was the PATS on but the girls tried to to change the…read morechannel for me to watch on one of the tvs .so sweet of them. The. Birria taco is so good and the pork belly option. service was nice .The ambiance definitely sports bar like just how I like it

Food was excellent! Lots of great flavors in old standbys like fish tacos, as well as newer…read moreapproaches such as tofu tacos. We did takeout, which was easy, convenient, and ready when promised. Will definitely go again!

Regrettably, I have to advise caution in checking out this Dot Ave spot. We ordered takeout and…read morewere thoroughly disappointed by the quality of the food. We ordered the Carnitas, Chicken Chile Verde and Charred Cauliflower tacos, and a Golden Beet Tostada. The tortillas tasted like they were straight out of a grocery store package--bland, far from fresh tasting, and fell apart the second we tried to eat any of the tacos. The food was stone cold and the meat tacos overall soggy and unappetizing. The cauliflower was far from charred and the serranos led to a bite that was more straight spice than anything else. The tostada was marginally better than the tacos, but still lacked on the freshness side, and was again overly spicy. The price far exceeded the quality of our meal. I don't think we'll be back anytime soon.

Ordered food to go from here and I'm happy I did. I placed the order online with a few requests and…read morethey followed the special instructions perfectly. I will say my order took about 10-15 minutes longer than anticipated (timing provided online) Inside the restaurant is spacious and clean. Queso fries : 9/10 I added ground beef and tomatoes (and sour cream when I got home) because I wanted to remake the border fries from Taco Bell, and these were amazing. Fries could've been a little crispier and tomatoes spread out or on the side so the fries don't get soggier. Chicharron taco 4/10 Nothing special and pretty dry and lacking flavor Chicken shrimp steak fajitas 8/10 Everything was seasoned very well but the shrimp was a little over cooked. The rice Spanish rice they provide is flavorful along with the black beans. Grilled chicken bowl 7/10 Would've given it an extra star but the cheese melting and just sticking to everything drives me nuts. I also don't like having to cut up my own chicken, but that's a preference. ((I asked for the sour cream and pico on the side so they wouldn't be hot)

This place is delicious. We went twice last week. The…read morepastor and carnitas soft tacos are sooo good and the combo comes with a good amount of mixed rice and beans. Also had the grilled chicken bowl which was excellent. This has probably earned go-to status for when we visit our friends in Rozzie. They have some nice booths and tables though it's more of a really nice takeout place.

I was in there just now and the guy at the register had the best customer service I've experienced…read morein 20 years of going to restaurants. He's a natural. I think his name was Izhar M. Wow. Great food as always (Chicken Tinga Torta and Birria Tacos Trio with a Grapefruit Jarrito) but that dude is ON POINT. I didn't have any problems or anything that might need good customer service but I see a bright future with him. Just wanted to report that because of how much it blew me away.

Soon as I walked in they had SELENA on blast, and I knew this would be my new favorite spot!…read more I happen to be working nearby when I had the pleasure of passing by this location for Chilacates. I had only ever heard of it from co-workers who ordered delivery and fell in love with the ambiance. Great music, authentic Mexican decor, amazing scent of yummy meats and more cooking in the kitchen and more seating that I expected for such a small space! I got the birrias tacos and elote (pic not included because it was so yummy I forgot to take one before I happily devoured it. The staff was welcoming, helpful when I had questions regarding altering my choice of food ---even though I ordered via online pickup option. I was able to ask for a to-go container and bag from them as well on my way out. Been back a handful of times since and consistently received great service.

Very quick service and good prices! I got the birria taco plate and was impressed with the size…read more Liked this place a lot - will def come back for takeout.

Birria tacos were excellent, quickly made and would definitely go back and sit and eat.read more

For an early weekday dinner, I stopped by Viva Taco. It's easy to miss in an area replete with…read moreLatin American restaurants, though its location on a small intersection and its brightly painted exterior helped it stand out. The establishment itself doesn't have much space--just a small counter with bar seating by the window that fits about three people, and a single table that seats maybe six. It's definitely more of a take-out spot. I had the place to myself, so I ordered a chicharrón burrito ($13) and fried yuca ($7). I didn't expect to finish it all. The burrito came out in less than five minutes. The rice was well-salted and flavorful, the plantains added a surprising sweetness, and the chicharrones were satisfyingly crispy. The pico de gallo tasted extra fresh, and the tomato salsa had that slight grit you only find in freshly made versions. This burrito was also loaded--I was full after finishing it. One small nitpick: I would have preferred a pressed tortilla for a bit more heat and structure. About halfway through my burrito, the yuca fries arrived. They came topped with shredded lettuce and more of that fresh tomato salsa. The portion was generous here as well. None of that "five sticks of yuca for $10 at the upscale Latin American place" nonsense. Viva Taco is neighborhood comfort food at its finest--quick and filling without sacrificing flavor, and at a reasonable price point. It might not be perfect, but it's exactly the sort of place I wish every community had.

" Fresh , tasty and found a new taco place " This plan is…read moreworth trying if you have not . The food is delicious. It tastes fresh . It doesn't leave a greasy after taste just freshness . The prices are good for the quality and portions sizes . Parking is street metered . Just always read signs before parking. We definitely will be back .

Fresh food, clean restaurant, tasty Jarritos soda! I got the mango flavor. Staff is super friendly…read moreand the wait was quick.

Disclaimer: I'm not entirely sure this was the exact location since I ordered through a corporate…read morecatering app but I am sure I ate from anchilitos and it was delicious. This is twice now that I get food from Achilitos and both times were as delicious. The first time I ordered a surf and turf bowl with plantains and all the standard toppings along with chipotle mayo. I found that the serving size was great especially for the price and all the flavors came together perfectly. The steak was cooked well and had a generous amount, the cilantro rice (excellent choice) did not have too much of a cilantro flavor but it is green so I'm thinking they add some to it. Everything tasted fresh. I think what makes the bowl so good is the sauces on top. The blend between sour cream and the chipotle mayo made the food creamier. The second time I ordered a chicken bowl with the same toppings and sauces. This time I paid a little more attention to the taste of each ingredient and individually they are fresh and good but together they also work well. The chicken was tender and a good amount given (maybe a little over half a cup). The chipotle mayo has a Smokey flavor like paprika which I normally wouldn't like, but again it works here. I'm excited to continue to try more items on their menu.

Moving up north from Florida, my expectations for solid Latin cuisine were low. I was excited to…read moresee a restaurant with birria on the menu, but for my first take-out order I opted to stick with a classic burrito and an empanada. Be warned that it's street parking only, and the restaurant is tucked into a little corner plaza. But inside, it smells delicious, and my order was ready immediately when I arrived! The burrito was a quintessential burrito--warm, dense, and filling. The ingredients were very well-proportioned and very fresh, and I'll definitely be ordering another sometime soon. (No picture, because I inhaled it too quickly.) The empanada was nothing special; I likely won't get another, because the filling was just okay and the crust wasn't particularly flaky. It looks like whatever bugs with the website folks have mentioned have been ironed out, because it was easy for me to use, and I love being able to support a business directly through their site rather than using an aggregate app like Grubhub. Looking forward to coming back for more great Mexican food!

Update to my previous review. After months of not supporting El Barrio we thought we'd give them…read moreone more try. Disappointed again. They constantly manipulated and update their app and website and when I signed into my account, it had no previous order history which we used to be able to use. Placed an online order anyway and were given a pick up time. We checked the progress multiple times and the order ready for pick up never changed. Saying the order was not ready. We finally just gave up went down to pick up our order and it was sitting there cold. So much for trying to keep up with Technology. It used to be when you placed an order to get a text when the order was ready as well as checking the progress on their app. In this case, it never showed that it was completed but sat there unattended for 20 minutes or more.