I ordered a double because it's that good! I can't wait to be back in Boston to come here. The service was great price point even better, and not to mention a well rounded staff that made sure i Had a great meal. Very True to Mexican culture. Great ambiance. read more

Habanero Mexican Grill - Steak tacos - Mexican Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

Is it good? Who knows? Didn't have my phone on me so they wouldn't take my order. I get that it's easier to just make the customer do everything on their phone but come on. You gotta have at least some level of customer service if you're running a restaurant. "Can I take your order?" is an extremely low bar but these guys don't seem to care so I guess I won't be back read more

" The food is ok the portions are big though and it's affordable " So the food here is ok . The portion sizes are big though and it's cheap . The service is ok . The vibe is welcoming. The staff is friendly. Parking is difficult but manageable. read more

Went here the other night because I've historically seen it packed around lunch time, and it was pretty decent, though I'm not sure I ordered the right items. The restaurant itself is pretty small, but the food tastes pretty fresh and is made right in front of you. I have had better, but it's really not too bad here. Chicken Burrito - This was probably the best item - I got it with everything and it was quite filling. Both burritos also came with chips and salsa, which was a nice surprise. It was about $14 though, so not super super cheap, and the meat was juicy and tender but didn't have a ton of flavor. The rice was probably my favorite part of this - it had a very buttery taste. Steak Burrito - This was okay and there was a lot of meat. For some reason, it was packed a lot fuller than the chicken one, so it was even more filling. The meat wasn't super flavorful or tender, but it was decent. Pollo Asado Plate - This wasn't bad, but wasn't outstanding. They cooked the chicken from scratch on the flat top, so it took longer to put this together than both burritos, and the chicken ended up being a little dry. Other than that, the tortillas were nice and the rice was good as well. I feel like I should order the meat plate next time I come here since it looked really good, but it's also more expensive than the other items. I am not sure how much exactly since the prices online didn't match with our receipt total, and the menu above the ordering station didn't have prices. The birria tacos also looked good, but again I wasn't sure how much they cost. I think I'd try it at least one more time though! read more

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Food was quick and a great portion for the price! I tried the tinga and lengua tacos and I will definitely be back! Great place to grab a quick authentic eat! read more

Habanero Mexican Grill - Taco Combo Plate - Mexican Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

BEST BIRRIA I have had in Boston and I have tried a lot of places. The combo plate is a lot of food for the price. That is honestly all I've ever ordered here but it is really really good. read more

Food is not good, ordered a quesadilla, you basically have to eat it in the shower because it's just so sloppy and overfilled. Only reason I didn't give one star is the portion sizes are decent. read more

Very good Mexican option in this neighborhood. Quesadillas and pupusas were very good. Burrito was "fine."

I ordered tacos and they were completely liquid, my tortillas were soaked in broth and the pork was dry.

Omg the nachos are amazingggg!!!!!! Just for that I give this five stars :). On the menu its listed as "plain nachos" - oh no these are no plain nachos imo. Ordered delivery and the food came hot and fresh. All the nacho toppings were very well distributed over the chips - beans, cheese, tomatoes, jalapenos, sour cream and guac - perfect proportions of everything. The hubs and I kept eating these till they were finished! Besides the awesome nachos we got the chicken taco combo plate, chicken enchilada plate and the vegetarian quesadilla. The plates came with rice, black beans and the enchilada in addition came with salad plus sour cream and guac toppings. All the food was fresh and tasty. Definitely recommend this place, two thumbs wayyy up!!! read more

Habanero Mexican Grill - Nachos and Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

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If I'm ever around Allston/Brighton, I make sure to stop by Habanero to order tacos to-go, even if I just had lunch or dinner anywhere else, it's a must for me! Besides their amazing tacos, they also have burritos, quesadillas, soups, nachos, and enchiladas on their menu. It's a small hole-in-the-wall joint with a few seats inside to hang out and eat before covid-19. There's only street parking around the area and sometimes it can be hard to find one but it's totally worth it! Beef Tongue Taco- 6" corn tortilla x2, cheese, sour cream, cilantro, pico de gallo, spicy green sauce. My holy grail of tacos! The beef tongue braised to the point where it was so tender and delicious, having one was not enough! I brought a few of my friends who would squirm when they hear the word 'tongue' associated with food. But once they tried it, oh they were hooked! Overall Service: Very consistent demeanor, super easygoing when we used to hang out and eat here or order to go. It doesn't take long for the food either. read more

Habanero Mexican Grill - Beef Tongue Taco x3 - Mexican Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

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We have been a long time consistent customer to Habaneros for at least 3 years now and the food has always been beyond great. But we have come to our tail end. Almost every time we have gone for the past year, they have screwed up something. Either not giving us items we ordered or just screwing up the order all together. But they can't issue a refund because only 1 person speaks English and they will hang up on you. We are probably owed close to $50 at this point. The food has become incredibly salty and tastes like it's cooked with bad oil. Hope Habaneros improves. read more

Fire steak burrito. This place doesn't come to play I order to go, and it was ready in 10 minutes.

Best beef birria tacos I've ever had anywhere. I was blown away. And the beans and rice on the side were 10/10 too.

Pros: -Easy contactless delivery via DoorDash Cons: -Couldn't specify taco type for taco combo on DoorDash; for some reason they went with chicken -- Chicken Taco Combo ($13.65, June 2020) 3 chicken tacos with double corn tortillas, a side of pinto beans, side of rice, and some limes. Great flavor on the tacos but I wish that you could pick multiple meats for the combo. read more

Habanero Mexican Grill - Chicken taco combo ($13.65, June 2020) - Mexican Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

This is a follow up to an earlier post. There are a limited number of tables. The food is average. If you are looking for Mexican food, this is the place. There is nothing special about the food. read more

Some of the best Mexican I have had in Boston. Truly unique in flavor and reasonable in price.

I ordered a Adobada Burrito ($12.50) on grubhub. The burrito was dense and packed with a lot of food. The rice was flavourful and they put a generous amount of meat in it. I was surprised to see that my order came with chips and a side of salsa for free. I look forward to trying the tacos next time. read more

Habanero Mexican Grill - Adobada Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

Solid food, don't order through Doordash. I order through her pretty regularly as part of my company's doordash benefits. Really enjoyed the chicken tacos until the doordash prices suddenly jumped by 25%. A taco plate that costs $15 is now $20 through doordash, which is a huge increase. I still order from here because I like them a lot, but if you have the option, just order through their website directly; it's not worth the doordash prices. read more

Excellent and authentic flavors, good portions and prices. Amazing nachos and tacos; that's all I can comment on so far. Nachos were even good reheated which is unheard of. read more

Rice is subpar but the black beans are delicious. Best birria tacos I've found in Boston

Ordered delivery from here (apologies for the less aesthetic photos). I got the chicharron pupusa ($3.75), beef tongue taco ($3.99), and a steak burrito ($12.49). The pupusa came with a generous portion of curtido (pickled cabbage) and a light tomato salsa. The pupusa itself was soft, perfectly seasoned, and not greasy at all. The beef tongue taco had cilantro, pico de gallo, cheese, sour cream, and salsa. I felt that it was on the smaller side for $4, but the flavors came together well and the meat was super tender. The steak burrito was a hefty portion! Sometimes when I order burritos they get stuffed/rolled in such a way where one end is all salsa and the other end is all rice. However this burrito was not the case. They rolled it in such a way where everything was incorporated evenly. Rather than stuffing the burrito with a bunch of cold shredded cheese, they melted the cheese onto the tortilla, which was awesome. The restaurant also threw in a bag of chips and a small container of salsa for my order. The chips were a little stale and oily. I prefer my salsa on the tangier side but their salsa is more salty than tangy. I'd highly recommend their pupusas and burritos! read more

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Discovered this place when I was scrolling through UberEats and craving some Mexican food. Have to say that I'm not disappointed! I usually get the chicken burrito and it's so delicious--very flavorful and filled with cheese, rice, etc. At first, the tortilla was a bit dry and even kind of crunchy but it definitely gets better the more you eat. The food also comes with some chips and salsa and they are the more traditional kind, not the stuff you get at the grocery store. I love how authentic this place is. I'm not an expert in critiquing Mexican food but I would say that Habanero is a pretty solid choice if you're looking for something to satisfy cravings. Definitely want to order from them more in the future and try the other stuff on their menu. Give it a try! read more

Best value in the neighborhood. Ordered a steak taco and tongue taco and they were massive. The meat didn't have too much flavor but for 3.25 a piece with all the toppings these will satisfy your hunger. The nachos are heavy on the toppings and the quesadilla, packed with meat. Habanero is always packed and busy so the food is always fresh. Can't believe I slept on this place and took me this long to finally order. read more

This place is small, few tables. The decoration is cute though. I love Mexican food but this place was a disappointment. It just wasn't good. I got the fajita, it just wasn't good. The chicken was bland and thick. The fajita was served in a plate instead pot. The tacos were very basic. Definitely had better Mexican food before. Probably not gonna come back. read more

The food are so good, clean restaurant, the cashier are very nice lady always with the smiles

Our new go-to spot, we drive 45 mins with a 9 month old for it. Truly authentic Mexican. Only a few tables inside but most people who have come in while we've sat down have been taking their food to go, so it's never a problem getting seating. Super affordable, good pricing, amazing food. 10/10 recommend. My husband gets the burrito, I get the torta and we split a side of fried plantains. read more

Habanero hooked it up for on Christmas Day - delivered to us despite the blistering rain and cold and on a holiday, so for that, I commend the staff. Let me tell you, the burritos here are fantastic. Meaty, big bois loaded up with rice, beans, and sauces. I think I liked the chicken more than the adobada one but both were excellent. Plus, a burrito comes with chips and salsa! The only disappointment from the meal was that we ordered chicken and steak nachos that were a bit cold when they arrived, so I didn't enjoy them as much as I thought I would. However, the rest of the food was freaking phenomenal so it seems like a small complaint. Definitely give this place a ring if you're craving satisfying Mexican food. read more

I have tried so many Mexican places in boston and Habanero is definitely my favorite. Generous portions, kind service, and the food is SO flavorful. Highly recommend!! read more

Word of advice, come here if you're absolutely starving. Portions here are large and in charge. Whenever I visit, my GF and I split the special plates. At under $9, this has to be one of the cheapest dinners, taking into consideration the amount of food and variety. Hands down: If you do not like to save money, do not come here :) Food: See pic (65%) Taste to price 5/5 Quality to price 3.5/5 Portion to price 5/5 Average = 4.5 Service (20%) Friendliness 3/5 Promptness 3.5/5 Average = 3.25 Cleanliness (15%) Bathroom 3 Dining area 3.5/5 Kitchen area 4/5 Average = 3.5 Overall Score = [F(.65)]+[S(.20)]+C(.15)] = [2.93]+[0.65]+[0.53] = 4.11 What else to know: They have an impressive array of menu items ranging from your typical burritos to some special plates not really seen in the neighborhood. In addition, I like their menu; it is not overwhelming and quite easy on the eyes. Just be aware there's not much options for vegetarians as there are plenty of meats in each plate. When you enter, you will see pictures of their dishes on the wall and straight ahead you will notice a hot table where you can order premade food. I have yet to order from there nor are there any mentions on the menu so I will have to find out the next time I drop by. Their Pupusa is pretty good, I highly recommend trying it. **If you enjoyed my review, follow or add me as a friend. I have tons of reviews like this. read more

Habanero Mexican Grill - Chicharron (Pork) Pupusa. This is so delicious. - Mexican Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

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Freakin' finally - delicious burritos, tacos, pupusas, and enchiladas in Boston!!! Those of us who've spent time on the West Coast have struggled to find Mexican taquerias in Boston. Taqueria El Amigo in Waltham is fantastic, but it's farther out in the 'burbs and closed Sundays. Anna's Taqueria is always underwhelming and feels like something's missing (plus Anna's up charges for everything). After reading the reviews, I had to come to Habanero. Absolutely delicious, fresh, flavorful food. Everything was fantastic. The staff is so generous, tossing in extra salsas and chips - absolutely reminded me of my favorite taquerias in San Francisco. Adding this to roster of regular spots. read more

Been here several times for lunch and dinner .. night time it's pretty packed. Most of the time I ordered the tacos with steak or chicken which was pretty authentic . I also had the combo dinner of beef stew and chicken stew along with all the additional ingredients such as beans, rice , lettuce , tomatoes , jalapeños , and hot sauce . It's always good here and it's a good to go place . Small place to sit down for a quick eat also. read more

Habanero Mexican Grill - Beef and chicken stew combo - Mexican Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

This is hands down my favorite Mexican place in Boston! It's a tiny hole in the wall so definitely recommend just taking it to go and enjoying at home. I always get the steak burrito with all of the fixings - absolutely huge! The steak is tender and juicy, the rice is well seasoned, and the cheese is gooey (guac is included) With the burrito you get a side of chips and salsa, all homemade! I've also tried the Al pastor and chicken, both great options as well Definitely check out this hidden treasure! read more

The steak and pork tacos are great! Flavorful and tender meat. The pupusas are just ok, could have more filling and be a little more crisp. The curtido that comes with them is really good though! The place is very busy with pickup orders. There are a few tables inside but it might not be the best ambience with people coming in and out all the time. This is definitely my go to taco place in the Boston area. Make sure to check your order before you leave because one time they forgot to put the actual dish in the box and only gave us the sides. read more

Chill little taco burrito shop. Their tacos are pretty good, they give a lot of meat on the tacos. They go for about 2.25 each. Their burritos are pretty good too. They came with nachos and salsa. One thing cool is that they have a large selection of hot sauces. I think this is a good spot for a quick bite. read more

Habanero Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

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Authentic Mexican cuisine. Friendly staff and delicious food. I am addicted to the Pupusas!

I got a burrito and plantains and they were both incredible! The ambiance inside the restaurant was also awesome when I went to pick up my food. read more

Skip the Carne Asada which can get a little dry and bland and go for the beef fajitas they are a flavor bomb and juicy to boot the onions and pepper and marinade make all the difference. The Pupusas are well filled and made to order and the tripe is tasty and chewy. Their huevos rancheros are great for breakfast and they are more homie and typical in general more "authentic" if you will than the taco and burrito places in the neighborhood. More like what is known as a fonda I'd say which is a good thing. read more

Habanero Mexican Grill - Beef tripe. This place is more homestyle cooking and i feel more authentic than the annas taqueria mold type of places. - Mexican Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

Their chicken burrito is hands down the best burrito I've ever had. There was zero leakage out of the burrito, it's hearty, but really well balanced. Guac, rice, chicken, everything together tastes divine. I dream about this burrito I haven't had Mexican food in forever and this is the kind of Mexican food that soothes the soul. Horchata was a little too sweet for my taste, but the burrito was just so darn good. It came with salsa and chips too. Smooth delivery, 100% recommended read more

Habanero Mexican Grill - Horchata, plantains, Chicken Burrito, chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

Habanero has the cheapest tacos I've seen in Boston to date at $2.25 . What a steal!!! They're not exactly street style since they top theirs with sour cream and shredded cheese but I'm sure you can tell them to remove them and add some salsa on top, though not sure if there's an extra charge. All other layers and toppings are authentic- double corn tortilla, pico de gallo, cilantro onion mix, and lime wedges. I got the steak (carne asada) and pork (adobada) tacos. The meats weren't as tender or flavorful as I've had at other Mexican joints but they're still not bad, especially at this price point. Are these the best tacos I've ever eaten? No, but they certainly are very good. I will return! read more