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.)

Hailing from California by way of Houston, i have high standards for Mexican food -- and was…read moreprepared to be disappointed by the Mexican food out here in the Northeast. Compared to other places I've tried here, Amuleto was not bad! I liked the quesabirria tacos (which came with consommé!) and side of rice. The servers seemed to be Spanish speaking and overall it gave me a feeling of authenticity. The margarita options were good but I was disappointed by the lack of frozen options (seems no common here). I liked their amuleto with Mezcal! It was strong and tasty!! One of my table mates had a carne asada plate which was heaping and looked awesome! I want to get that next time!

Enchilada family meal is still THE best! The taco kit is a banger too! You think it looks like not…read moreenough but it is! The homemade tortillas are delicious! Family Taco Bar Kit $69 Makes 8-10 Tacos, Choose 2 filling and choose up to 5 Toppings. Plus, 24oz of your choice of Rice, 24oz of Beans and a order of Guacamole, Roasted salsa & Tortilla Chips They've added a bunch more options to choose from in the family meal menu: 2 taquito options, fav sides, taco ready kit Kids are obsessed with the plantains! Guac & salsa are always fresh. Tried the queso but wasn't a fan, probably not the right takeout choice. Summer has moody blocked off with out side seating. Park on side streets or side lots

Everything is great! The food, service and the restaurant. Nice size plenty of space and not noisy…read more The food is very good!! We had appetizers and split a sandwich. Definitely a lot to choose from! Thanks Ritcey East

Ritcey East lives rent free in my head. The food and the drinks are always delicious! they have a…read morefun drink and food menu. We always have a hard time deciding what we wanted because everything sounds so good. They constantly are rotating cocktail list which keeps it exciting. We have tried almost the entire menu at this point and absolutely everything is amazing. Some of my favorites are the Caesar Kickin Chicken Sandwich, the pierogis, the RFC bowl, the Mini Mac burger, the curly fries. Everyone there is so friendly and so helpful. I've gone alone and with other people and there always ends up being someone to talk to.

Not 100% sure, but I think this place has gotten a re-vamp. The restaurant itself looks exactly the…read moresame, but the menu and the flavors have gotten an upgrade. The menu is much smaller but definitely has a more sophisticated feel. Although some of the items are the same, the flavors of these items are really improved. The tamales, specifically, were amazing!!! I always enjoy my meal here, but I REALLY enjoyed my meal this time. The service was good as well, but I've always appreciated the attentive, friendly service here. Definitely would recommend trying or re-trying this place!!!

I rarely leave negative reviews, but this was one of the worst restaurant experiences I've ever…read morehad. We were excited to bring my elderly parents here for a special dinner, and it completely ruined the evening. Our waiter didn't come to our table for nearly 20 minutes. After finally taking our drink order, we waited another 30+ minutes for the drinks to arrive. We ordered chips and salsa, but they were completely forgotten. We repeatedly asked for hot sauce, but it was never brought. Every single time we needed something, I had to get up and walk inside the restaurant myself because our waiter was nowhere to be found. When the fajitas finally arrived, they were cold, bland, and the meat was undercooked. We were even told they intentionally under-season the food because customers complain it's too spicy. If that's true, they went far too far in the other direction--it had almost no flavor. We also received soft corn tacos instead of the proper flour fajita tortillas. The portions were disappointing, with only three tortillas for the entire order, and everything felt poorly thought out. To make matters worse, I had to go inside yet again just to get salt and pepper because no one checked on our table. When I asked to speak with the manager, I was told he was cooking in the kitchen and never came out. The service was just as bad as the food. Our waiter had an attitude throughout the meal. When I asked again for hot sauce to add some flavor, his response was, "We just gave you some," despite the fact that we had been asking repeatedly and had barely received any. This was an incredibly frustrating and disappointing experience from start to finish. Slow service, forgotten items, poor food quality, indifferent management, and an unapologetic waiter made for a terrible night. I truly regret choosing this restaurant for what was supposed to be a special dinner with my parents. I would not recommend Condesa to anyone. There are far better restaurants in the area that actually value their customers and care about the food sbd experience.

Per person, pre fixe menu includes: bread + butter, a salad, and 2 rounds of steak frites…read more I went with some friends on a Thursday evening so it wasn't very busy. The service was great and the staff were friendly. It wasn't very loud, however, we did choose to sit outside because the weather was nice. Parking: street parking hard to come by, but there are garages and parking lots near by (part of the square) that offer free parking! Food: The rustic bread was warm, had a crunchy crust, and was soft and fluffy inside. The butter was softened and easy to spread. The salad had fresh greens, pretty standard salad with some sort of vinegar-based dressing The highlight of the steak frites for me was the frites. The fries are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and salted very well. The steak was pretty good, but didn't stand out to me as much as I thought it would. I'm guessing the secret sauce has mushroom and Worcestershire sauce in it. It wasn't overpowering and complemented the dish well. The apple pie wasn't too sweet and had a nice flaky pie crust.

I saw a video on Instagram about their 25-cent brunch cocktails and honestly thought it was too…read moregood to be true, so we had to check it out for ourselves. I'm happy to report--it was real, and we had a great brunch! We made a reservation, were seated without any issues, and the service was attentive throughout our meal. I ordered the steak and eggs with a mixed salad, while my boyfriend got the steak frites and a yogurt parfait with dried fruit and granola. He's usually not a fan of parfaits, but he ended up loving it. The portions were just right--filling without leaving you overly stuffed. My only small critique is that the steak was sliced pretty thin, so it didn't quite feel like the best value for the price, even though it was flavorful and cooked well. And yes, the 25-cent brunch cocktails are actually real! They made the whole experience even more fun. We'd definitely come back for brunch.

Love the tofu tacos! For some reason that's so hard to find in New England so I'm very happy with…read morethis place. Tried it twice and loved it. Guac was also delicious. The salsa verde was interesting - it tasted like cucumbers. I went out of my way to order takeout from here when I was in Boston because I was craving tofu tacos and I remembered enjoying them in the past. It was worth the detour.

Great deck area in back, food a bit of a miss for us, decent beer menu and drinks, friendly…read morebartender.

I've only been here twice and both times it was unsatisfactory. The second time was not just…read moreunsatisfactory but actually very bad. The first time, I submitted my order on the kiosk. While I was waiting for my food, one of the cooks (Latino gentleman I think, didn't get his name) called me over from across the room and asked me if I wanted greens in my bowl. I couldn't understand if he meant in addition to the quinoa that I ordered or instead of the quinoa so I just said ok. I was surprised later to find that my bowl did not have the quinoa that I ordered. Why would he ask if I want greens instead of just reading my order? I called to report the issue and dismissed it as a miscommunication. The second time, I submitted my order online. It was about a $45 order (two bowls). While waiting for my food, I asked one of the girls (Latino girl, kind of big with curly hair I think) if my order was ready. She said no and asked me if I wanted chicken in my bowl. I said that all of the information was already in the order that I submitted online and paid for. By the time I got home, I noticed the protein in one of the bowls was missing: teriyaki seitan. I went all the way back to the restaurant and asked to speak with the manager. She seemed to already know that the food was missing and asked, "chicken"? And she said that I could not speak to the manager. She offered me a free dessert but I declined. Again, I asked her to read my order instead of confirming with me what I wanted in my order. She said ok and handed me a container of food. On my way to the car, I checked the container and it was buffalo chicken, not seitan. I told her that it was seitan missing, not chicken, and she apologized. She handed me the seitan and I went home. When I got home to eat my bowl, I noticed not only was the seitan missing but the chicken was missing. So both bowls were missing protein. Fortunately, I still had the chicken she incorrectly handed me the first time. To recap, I paid $45 for two bowls. Both were missing the proteins (the most expensive and substantial part of the meal). I went back and she failed to fix my order and refused to put me in contact with the manager. Overall, there seems to be a major communication gap and maybe an English comprehension gap in the staff where they are unable to understand what's being ordered, causing major inconvenience and incorrectly making what is priced as a premium meal.

Still the best vegetarian food in the state. The juices are also incredible. Get the buffalo seitan…read moreCeasar wrap! Fast services and the entire vibe is superb. Very chill.

Solid poke spot - is it the best and freshest, no, but I've never had a bad meal here…read more All fruit teas are made with real fruit. Sometimes the fruit isn't the ripest but it's definitely fresh fruit and nothing artificial. Lots of protein options including cooked meats for those who don't want raw fish.

There isn't much I miss about Boston/Somerville food wise, but this place is definitely one I hit…read morewhen I'm in the area. Probably the best, freshest poke I've ever had. The boba is pretty good too. I miss when I was right next door and getting it every week. They have tablets to order on or you can give your order to a cashier -- service is quick and pleasant. They have tables to dine in and free fruit flavored water to drink. It gives local boba shop w fluorescent lighting type vibes. It's popular with the local college kids despite having a competing chain nearby. (I do like pokeworks but I would kill for a Waikiki near me). My only complaint is they have no rewards program (like Pokeworks does). I guess they know the food is good enough to not need it ‍