The food was absolutely amazing, and the service was excellent! The staff here are always friendly,…read morewelcoming, and respectful. They know me whenever I call to order food, and every time I walk in, they greet me with a smile, give me a fist bump, and say things like, "What's up, Philip?" or "What's up, buddy?" That kind of service really makes you feel welcomed and appreciated as a customer. This place is honestly amazing, and the recognition it has received speaks for itself. It was named one of Yelp's Top 100 Restaurants in the U.S. and was also named Massachusetts' best hole-in-the-wall restaurant. It is widely celebrated for its authentic, flavorful, and incredibly affordable Mexican food, and after eating here myself, I completely understand why. In my opinion, this is easily one of the best restaurants around. The food is consistently delicious, the staff are incredible, the prices are great, and the overall experience is excellent every time. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone. If you haven't tried it yet, you are seriously missing out!

Awesome, authentic Mexican food! Love their tacos and salsa!! Don't sleep on this spot.read more

The kitchen is gluten free... you heard me correct, you don't have to worry about the menu, it's…read moreGF! This is one of my favorite places on Moody. The atmosphere is so cozy and warm, the food is fantastic, and the staff is super friendly. You can get cheaper Mexican food in Waltham for sure, but in such a nice restaurant atmosphere. The street tacos are off the charts, and they have Taco Tuesdays with special tacos that aren't usually on the menu. Also love the pork belly quac!

Still my #1 favorite Mexican restaurant. They're consistently delicious and their takeout is great…read more They have a lot of options to their family pack meals, which is fantastic. Of course enchiladas are still my favorite, they are verde sauce is excellent. I also like the way they pack their chips so they don't get grease everywhere and stay fresh and warm. The guac portions are huge! And the road that also is a must! They also have margaritas, mixers, and cocktails to go! Outdoor seating for the summer. Some parking on moody but better to find a side street.

Excellent quality food. Taste like made from scratch home cooking. Even the rice and tortillas were…read moreamazing. Caldo de res wasn't a cheap cut of beef. 2 chunks of short rib! Taco meat was juicy and plentiful. I'll be back for sure!

Super tasty pupusas, tacos and burritos!! They have the rice flour variety of pupusas, very…read moreauthentic.

The Painted Burro was great, I really enjoyed my meal here…read more I grabbed a couple of tacos, and was pleasantly surprised with the quality. The flour tortillas tasted especially fresh, and were way more substantive than what I'm used to for other soft shell tacos. Plus the ingredients in each taco were fantastic; I got the pork carnitas and the chicken, and definitely recommend each (the pork in particular was amazing). The space itself was also nice, it felt modern and inviting. The bartenders were all fantastic, very friendly and constantly on the move while covering the impressively long bar. Everyone seems to recommend this place if you're staying in the area, and it's clear why. You'll find good food and drinks here.

Excellent vibes indoors (although loud) and outdoors with good seating and lighting…read more Excellent food bursting with flavor and plenty of menu options. Very friendly and welcoming staff both at the front desk and serving the meals.

Amazing food amazing drinks amazing service! Yummy yummy yummy. I got a good enchiladaread more

Margaritas has long been one of my favorite spots to visit, and last Sunday--after enjoying the…read morefireworks--was no exception. Me and my Friends decided to go there to have a good time, but unfortunately, the bartender treated us rudely and unpleasantly. He never welcomed us and acted as if he couldn't care less about us the entire time; he treated other young women sitting nearby poorly, too. At the end of the night, we asked for the check and left a $5 tip--which he didn't deserve, since I believe this job requires being kind to customers to earn a good tip. Today, while checking my bank account, I realized he had overcharged me. It is unacceptable that this kind of behavior is allowed at this place.

** Updating previous review with more tapas rankings **…read more Yuca Frita (9.5/10): These are so freaking delicious, wow. The cilantro aioli was an amazing dipping sauce. They really are fried to perfection. Frituras de Maiz: (10/10): Wow, these fritters are also amazing. They come with such a rich sauce. The fritters are exploding with flavor. Cazuela de Coliflor Asada (9/10): Insanely good dish. The cauliflower has perfect texture, complemented by the pistachios. The sauce is SO good. The cauliflower soaks it up so well. Chicharrones (9/10): Melt in your mouth pork belly. The pork skin crust was perfect. The sauces really make most of the dishes here. This dish is no different - I loved the sauce. Ropa Vieja (9/10): Perfectly slow cooked meat. One thing that really stood out to me was actually the white rice. The rice was VERY high quality, and I appreciated it so much. It's rare to come by rice this good. It had the perfect texture, chew, and fragrance. Ropa Vieja de Hongos (9/10): Pretty much the same as Ropa Vieja above. The mushrooms are delicious, and the dish is just as good whether your order the mushroom or steak version. Empanada del Carne (9/10): Oh man, the crusts are so good. This is pretty on par with the ones I just had in Puerto Rico. Chuletas de Cordero (8/10): The seasoning is heavenly. I was licking the lamb chops clean. Croquetas (8/10): Very solid croquetas. Wouldn't say it's a must-order, but you can't go wrong with them. Costillas a la Guayaba (6/10): The first time I had this it was really nicely marinated, and the rib meat is so tender that it almost falls off the bone. The second time, the meat was dry. Maduros con Tocino (6.5/10): This dish was pretty good, but got overshadowed by the other ones. Pulpo (6.5/10): Octopus was tender and savory. The potatoes were too salty. Camarones a la Plancha (6.5/10): Solid dish, but I enjoyed some other ones even more. Ensalada de Aguacate y Pina (6/10): The salad was a bit too sour, and that sourness overpowered the dish. It was a great blend of ingredients, though. *** and one dessert *** Churros con Chocolate (8.5/10): Big crunchy fluffy churros!! The chocolate sauce is amazing (not really spicy at all). You have to get this for dessert!!

Had a great dinner. 4 stars instead of 5 only because the service was a bit slow. They had plenty…read moreof runners but not enough folks taking orders. The sliders, which were not on the menu, were fantastic. The beef empanadas were good. The beet salad was excellent. The mushroom balls were good. Tres leches very good. I'd recommend. Nice place inside. Parking close by.

I had fried shrimp dinner and my husband had a steak & Cheese sandwich! both were absolutely…read moredelicious! the drinks were phenomenal as was the service! Highly recommend coming here!

Still impressed with this Guatemalan / Mexican place. The shrimp enchiladas was decent, though…read moreperhaps too creamy and the shrimp weren't identified as clearly as it should have been. The Chile Relleno Chapín was tasty, though the pepper could have tasted more like a bell pepper, and then then beef could have been more differentiated. The Molcajete De Mariscos was varied with a bunch of different seafood types, and though tasty, probably a bit salty. The tortilla chips were warmed and fresh as always, and the tortillas were soft and a nice complement to the meal. As always very good food! And nice atmosphere as well.

Just average. The restaurant looked like it needed a makeover. It looks like the original…read morefurniture. The serving size is definitely small. I finally had to say something. The way it works is you select the type e of entree. I selected a burrito. Then you select the type of rice, beans and toppings. It looked like he was trying for small portions. The woman was eating at the register. It was certainly not very professional. I would try someplace else.

Delicious food, maybe a bit too spiced (salt, heat, etc)…read more Generous portions, fast friendly service, and a bustling warm eat-in area. Definitely better than your average burrito place.