[[HIGHLIGHT]]Super cute.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Love that everything including the tortillas are fresh. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Although we came in the winter it was cozy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love the outdoor patio area and can't wait to come back.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food was great! read more

Naco Taco - Mexican Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Not to be dramatic but this was the most incredible Mexican food Ive ever had. Our waitress was so polite and kind, gave us some recommendations and it did not disappoint. Everything is so so fresh they make all their ingredients in house and their corn tortillas are gluten free and vegan!!! read more

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Hadn't visited in a while and was pleasantly surprised at the menu updates. I had previously knocked off a star from my earlier review because they didn't have desserts, but now they have flan and churros! The churros were piping hot and oh so good with a soft custardy center. I enjoyed the tacos- the fried shrimp was by far my favorite, the beef was good too. The chicken tinga was fine, had a smokier flavor than I was expecting. Guac and chips- can't go wrong. The red sangria was delicious. Service was friendly and attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love the cool vibes of the restaurant too, with the colorful wall art and graphics, and industrial feel.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plenty of space for larger groups groups.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Come on Tuesdays for the 3 tacos for $12 deal (usually $6-7 each). read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]We went last night and place was dead.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was terrible, asked for refill of water when placing order, the waiter went and placed order and stayed at the desk playing video games. Had to ask a second time. The host was sitting at table next to us. The food hardly edible. ordered chicken quesadilla, it was dry, asked for some salsa, surprised when bill came and that 1/4 cup of salsa was $3.50. We had gone in the past and food was good, Mexican street corn is good. I haven't written a negative review in the past, but whole experience was so outrageous, it required me to write this. Hopefully management actually looks at these and cares. read more

We love tacos and these were amazing. The chicken tinga, friend shrimp and al pastor were the best we've had as was the fresh guacamole. Great kids menu too and portion size was impressive. Don't skip dessert as they have awesome churros! read more

Taco Tuesday $12 for three tacos was a decent cost to food ratio; of the three I tried, the meat ones were a bit dry, but the shrimp was great. The chips and salsa was fine as well. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nothing special but a nice location and plentiful seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Food is pretty good for a niche Mexican food place...more like street taco fair. Not sure it is especially great for kids (I took some with me and they had a hard time figuring ding food that they liked), but as an adult I thought it was pretty good for the price point. read more

I have to say that when I reviewed Naco Taco last it was for take-out for late night tacos, so I had not yet experienced outdoor or indoor seating here. Getting a large group together is inherently difficult, but I was glad that the GM accommodated us for such a busy time (cinco de mayo), and for a group number that ended up fluctuating by a couple at the end. The outdoor patio seating definitely seems more fun and festive- so get seated out there if possible. I let my friends take the lead on the share-ables. Guacamole for both sides of the table, & a pitcher of spicy margaritas was a good call- and we completely finished both. Everyone, for the most part, got tacos. The concise menu helps with deciding. Me and my friend's favorite was the shrimp, which was surprising- I thought the meat tacos were going to be my favorite. The service could have been a little more hands on. People got some additional margaritas and mocktails, and I think that the large order may have led to a little bit of confusion for the waitstaff, but it was no big deal. The only issue my boyfriend was a little frustrated by was how they rushed us out at the end while we were paying and as we were walking out and waiting for a friend to get out of the bathroom. read more

Naco Taco - Mexican Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Casual Mexican restaurant at Central Square with seating for large groups up to 12. Good: - pescado corms in crispy tilapia, spicy cabbage and chipotle mayo. Ok: - carnitas slow braised pork with cilantro and pickled red onion read more

Naco Taco - Mexican Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

There's something about Boston area businesses the more I live here. I'm gonna call it the Cheers effect, because. Basically, when you get to know a place well enough, it starts getting better. Let's be honest with ourselves, Naco Taco isn't the best Naco, nor Taco. It's not the best cocktails. The service...is actually really good, so I'm not gonna complain there. But this place is just really...nice. They have a great patio, enough space inside so it's not cramped like, well, most of Cambridge. And their food and drinks are just quality enough to satisfy. And they've always been accommodating, even when it's crowded, even when I'm bringing in a crew of obnoxious, sweaty runners. That puts them above most other snooty bars in Cambridge. So yeah, the more I go here, the more I like it. Except the chicharrones. Those are always a bad choice. read more

I went here last week for apps and drinks and enjoyed my experience. The interior was pretty funky and it was nice to be able to get a walk in table for 4 no problem (8pm on a Friday night). The seasonal white sangria was excellent. The chips and guac were great as well. The chicken tacos were pretty good. Our server was not very attentive to our table so things moved slow for us. I still enjoyed my experience overall. read more

Naco Taco - Interior - Mexican Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Naco Taco is a reliable location for a good taco. They aren't out of this world amazing but really good! They always come out lightning fast! I also love going for a cheap drink, topo chico ~$6 which is nice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The outdoor area is cute and they have umbrellas if there's a drizzle as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'll definitely come back when I want something quick and yummy in the area read more

Naco Taco - Mexican Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

If there's one thing I'm gonna do every time I visit Cambridge, MA, it's make a stop at Naco Taco. One of my favorite restaurants in the Square, Naco Taco doesn't miss when it comes to flavor, flair and amazing service. I've tried the al pastor, chicken, and steak tacos, but my absolute favorite are the Fried Shrimp Tacos. The shrimp is well-seasoned & perfectly crunchy, the cabbage slaw is crisp and refreshing, and the chipotle aioli is the bow that ties everything together. And of course, what's a taco without a margarita? I recommend the Real Paloma (although it could've been stronger!). Is Naco Taco authentic Mexican food? No. And I can't speak for the rest of the menu outside of the tacos. But honestly, I've never had a bad experience here & will always stop by when I'm in town. It's the perfect place to catch a quick bite and a chill vibe, especially on a warm summer day. read more

Naco Taco - Real Paloma Margarita (could've been stronger!) - Mexican Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Since my initial review, I've been back to Naco Taco a bunch of times. I absolutely love their outdoor seating option, especially on a nice evening. The vibes are awesome, with the food truck right next to the tables and lots of string lights. It's also fun to people watch, as people walk to and from Central Square. If you're planning to sit outside especially, I would go ahead and make a reservation through Resy, because it tends to get busy. I'm not as huge on the indoor seating, as it tends to get loud and sometimes you're stuck at the bar if you don't plan in advance. Don't get me wrong, I still love the place, but I've found some of their food offerings to be hit or miss. Definitely start off with the chips and salsa or guac - it's a big portion, good to share. I am a big fan of their torta (there's also an option to get the sandwich filling over shredded veggies instead of on bread). I've been less of a fan of some of their tacos, so I don't think I'd order tacos there again. As for drinks, I love their micheladas! It comes with a beer on the side, so you can pour more beer into the drink as you sip (makes it feel like a never-ending drink)! Still a great spot, but I think there are some better Mexican options in the area (like Felipe's in Harvard Square). Overall, I recommend. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Unbeatable location for lunch in Kendall square.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They accept large group reservation. It is a Big plus for those from nearby businesses coming for a working lunch. There is a large variety of selections for taco. The size is kind of small, but good for portion control. My favorite is the crispy tilapia taco. 2 tacos are probably good if you are not very hungry. The chips and salsa are delicious too. The service was kind of slow, maybe because I came with a large group of people...... I probably would not come myself but it is a good choice for group lunch. read more

My son wanted to try this spot out since we were in Boston. We were able to grab a seat without issue. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Decent looking place and was clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Although, for November, it was breezy and chilly inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Menu wasn't a lot so it seemed quality would be up. I wanted to order tacos as it was displayed plural on the menu but no, you only got 1 taco for $8. I ended up with a bowl and added shrimp for $16. Way over priced. Food came quick so this was all just sitting in pots in the back. A small bowl arrived and there was barely any heat to the dish which had jalapeños. All in all, food was average, not worth a second trip. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Very cute place but service is horrible.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They always make you feel as if you are bugging them. Every time I've gone they ask if you're ready to order within 2 minutes. If you ask a question they are very unhelpful and I have never seen a smile. I have even had a server say they were out of something but the next server who came over said they were not. The server who said they were out of it heard and rolled her eyes. Luckily there are plenty of taco places near by read more

Food: DELICIOUS Tacos. Their chips and guac also AMAZING. Super filling, good portion size, good for splitting w/ friends. Overall their food is amazing. Location: Ok so being in Central Square, this place is like always packed - especially on Friday/weekend nights when like it's a nice summer day and everyone's grabbing drinks with the boiz. It's cute tho. read more

Naco Taco - Crispy Shrimp Taco, Chorizo Taco & Al Pastor Taco - Mexican Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Came here on a whim while in the area. Ended up getting dinner and sat outside on the patio, which was fairly nice and had a good vibe. We got the plantain com queso, half size street corn, shrimp and fish tacos and cambalache torta. The street corn came out room temperature in a stone bowl that should have held heat if warmed. The half street corn was just a couple spoonfuls so would definitely recommend the full size if you get the corn. Tacos leaned on the fish and shrimp being fried and the sauce without a strong fish or shrimp flavor. The torta was fine but a little underwhelming, it would have been nice to have a vegetarian or pescatarian option for a torta other than this one as hard boiled eggs would not normally be my protein of choice. In short the place was fine with a nice outdoor area and setup but didn't meet expectations. 2.5 stars overall. read more

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4 Star Latino Food Restaurant Chips is hot go with fresh Guacamole, Shrimp fried on Corn tortillas... Marinated Pork is always favorite. Full service Bar offer variety Beer from All over the world...Good to try... read more

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I've been here on two accounts randomly and have enjoyed the food I have. One time I came to Cambridge for st pattys and this was the only place that had somewhere for us to eat. Food is really good and the sand which I got last time I devoured in two minutes. I was very hungry at that time but it was good and a very nice kick that I felt later lol. It was me thing my body doesn't agree with spice sometimes. I would go again if I want good food at a good price. The inside is very relaxed and the outdoor seating is very laid back during the summer. Food comes out very quickly which I was shocked about. read more

Naco Taco - Mexican Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Lively atmosphere with a lot of great street food options! The corn is amazing and a little goes a long way. The soft tacos are a little small but are definitely tasty. It's a vibrant place to celebrate birthdays or have a night out due to their selection of drinks/cocktails! read more

Naco Taco - Two Shrimp Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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As this spot is close to central, I pass it quite often and have been wanting to try it for a while now. We made reservations for a Sunday dinner and we were seated quite quickly. We had a party of 6 and somehow managed tk get the table meant for 10+ so it was very comfortable and we had the corner to ourselves. The staff however was very hard to get ahold of as they didn't check on us that often, but they later explained that they were pretty understaffed. As a result of this, it took 20 minutes for them to take our order and we eventually had to go up to the cashier ourselves to pay. The food itself though was very delicious. The drink was refreshing and really hit the spot on a warm, summer evening while all of the food did not disappoint. We really cleaned out the guac and plantains while the tortas were filling and amazing. The ahogada's pulled pork flavor was very prominent and strong, but I preferred the hawaiana torta as it wasn't as messy ( the ahogada is a bit saucy so eating with your hands was a little difficult ) and the flavors weren't quite as heavy. The pineapple definitely added a good and sweet flavor that complemented the meat well. Both were delicious though and fit different tastes so I'd recommend either! Overall I thought Naco Taco was pretty good. A bit pricey, ( the $5 per taco is what convinced me to get a torta ) but if you're looking for a trendy Mexican restaurant, it definitely fits the bill and is in a convenient location. I hope they staff up soon so their servers aren't as overwhelmed and can give each table enough attention as they need. read more

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Foods and drinks are great! Only thing that blocks me from giving this place 4 stars is their service. I always had to wait at least 10 minutes to get our server. And their service is always slow whether it is packed or empty. Margaritas here are great, I recommend getting street corn, tacos, plantains con queso. read more

Naco Taco - a table full of mexican food - Mexican Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Menu is kind of pricey but I've enjoyed everything I've tried here so far. They have a lot of margaritas to choose from but they only serve pitchers (equivalent to 5 drinks) to parties of 3 or more. Bummer. I love their plantains con queso appetizer ($7). The plantains are super sweet, soft, and crispy on the outside. And they're coated with so much cheese! I felt weird paying $5 for a taco but I wanted to try their tacos. I got the al pastor and fried cod. The al pastor was a little dry but came with a lot of meat. The fried cod was very crispy and flavorful. This isn't really the place to go if you're trying to stuff yourself with tacos (your wallet will hurt too much), but I think their tacos are tasty and worth trying. I don't know about the other tortas but the ahogada (pulled pork, bacon, avocado, cilantro aioli, pickled onions, guajillo chile broth) torta ($13) had to be eaten with a fork and knife! It was very tasty but felt like an overpriced glorified breakfast sandwich. The food tastes great and it's a fun place to hang out! But if you're craving Mexican food there are better (and cheaper) options out there. read more

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A pretty casual spot, I came a while back and had a much better experience with the food (service was fine though). This time tried the Pepito Tortas (I prefer a hot sandwich, and cheese was unmelted and bun not toasted so it was an okay sandwich), the Cochinita Tortas (also untoasted), Tamal Verda (was dry and not very good or tasty), and the chips and salsa (really good, probably my favorite item). I think toasting the buns and serving them nice and warm would add so much to the sandwiches. As a former Naco Taco fan, I'm sad to say I'm not sure it would be worth coming here again. read more

You know how your walking around and have to pee so you go to buy something in a store nearby to justify said bathroom break? Welp. Only reason why we stopped and ate here was to use the bathroom!!! Pleasantly surprised by their chips and salsa. The red and green sauce was REALLY GOOD for no reason while I literally licked the red sauce bowl. The shrimp taco again was good for no in particular reason. All of the items including the sauces had a slight sweet flavor which I will assume is why I liked it all. Outside seating in this pretty huge side alley ish sort of vibe but without the stinky pee stained floors. Light music playing in the background and a ton of street parking. read more

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I went to Naco Taco shortly after they opened. Rather than post a bad review then, I thought I would give them a chance to improve. WRONG! They got worse - MUCH worse. If you've been to Mexico, anywhere near Mexico, or anywhere that has a sizeable Mexican population, you know what good tacos are. You won't find them at Naco Taco. And, just in case you thought 'how bad can they be?', no salsa on the pastor, and it ain't pastor. Ugh. There are many decent taquerias in the metro area; I should have gone to one of them. The only plus: outdoor dining. [btw, "Naco" is pejorative in Mexican slang, means 'poorly educated' or 'in poor taste.'] read more

This restaurant seat outdoors and indoors. At night, there are string lights above that give the place a nice ambiance. The service was fast fpr the most part, but the paying process was a little slow. They seated us right away, took our order quickly, and served the food fairly quickly. But when we wanted to pay, it took a really long time to ask someone to bring the check (15-20 min) a really long time to bring the check (5-10 min), and they brought our card back pretty quickly. The food was fairly good. I got 3 tacos ($18) and I chose to get the smoked tofu, fried cod and fried shrimp. The smoked tofu was a little bland. It has refried beans, topped with tofu that was a little crispy on the outside, salsa containing peppers and onion, and a sauce that tasted like tzatziki sauce. It tasted good, but if you eat the other tacos first, this taco will taste extremely bland. The fried shrimp and fried cod were very similar. The only difference was one had a slight shrimp flavor and the other a slight cod flavor. The main flavor you can taste is the fried/oil taste and spicy mayo so these tacos are delicious. The fried shrimp/cod were also very crispy so I thought it tasted good. I would recommend them if you like fried foods! They also have a little bit of coleslaw which adds a bit of a crunch. I was full after finishing the 3 tacos and definitely would have still been hungry if I only got 2. Since it cost $18 with no left overs, I think this place is a little pricy. I think the food is pretty good, but not the best. It's a little pricy and the service time could be variable. read more

Naco Taco - Left: smoked tofu taco, middle: fried cod taco, right: fried shrimp taco - Mexican Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Well... four years later and I'm updating my review. My little sister's 8th grade graduation brought me to Naco Taco, as she decided she wanted to try this place for dinner. I got the shrimp and cod tacos, and a classic michelada. I got my first round of drinks at the bar. I spent about 3-5 minutes waiting for a server to notice I was new at the bar. 2 women stood there not doing anything, passed by me, and never greeted me. The other gentleman was very kind & asked if I had been served yet. So he made up for the lack of service from the 2 women. (Mind you, the bar wasn't full at all!). As far as food, I was disappointed in the tacos. Corn tortillas, cool, but I was disappointed in the tiny shrimp- the taste & batter was meh. I personally wouldn't come back, being I know plenty of other places that sell tacos better than these, and better service. It's disappointing to write an updated review 4 YEARS later, with the same complaint of service. read more

Naco Taco - Mexican Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

The waiters were kind and service was very fast. Chips and guac is insanely overpriced, you could get nachos at mex down the street for the same price. The food was very yummy but i feel like if I'm paying 12$ for 2 tacos they could at least double up on the corn tacos like most restaurants do... read more

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Holy tasty salsa Verde batman! After dropping off our rental car, we needed to find some grub. We happened across this place and we are so happy we did. The place was busy with people, which is usually a good indicator. We were quickly sat and scanned the qr code to view the menu. We got the chips and salsa that comes with red and green salsa. The salsa Verde was mind blowing delicious. I could eat that all day every day. The street corn was tasty with a slight kick. The tostada was rich and delicious. My boyfriend got the taco bowl with chicken, and he said it was quite good. The portions are wonderful. Definitely the best Mexican food we had while in the Boston/Portland/Salem area. read more

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Stopped here along our shopping endeavor in Back Bay. Not that impressed. I ordered the chicken taco, bistec taco, and the street corn. The chicken taco was not good. The smokiness was incredibly overpowering. I didn't even finish it. The bistec was okay, although the chimichurri was a bit watery. The street corn was really the only redeeming item. It was very good. Service wasn't bad and prices are fair. Food just wasn't there for me. read more

Naco Taco - Chicken Taco; Bistec Taco; Street Corn - Mexican Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I've eaten both at the Kendall Square location and from the food truck on Newbury St. The food is pretty solid, decently fresh and fairly authentic. BUT the portion sizes are pretty small for the cost. Also the customer service at Kendall Square is not the best, usually pretty slow and wait staff isn't very friendly. I always go back for the street corn, but definitely prefer the ease of the food truck more! read more

Naco Taco - Mexican Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

They only have a few vegan options: the quinoa salad and the tofu taco taking off the cheese, to name a few. The tofu taco is stuffed to the brim with sticks of super smoky (but otherwise unseasoned) fried tofu, refried beans, and avocado (we subbed avocado for cheese). They're quite filling so 2 is definitely a solid meal. The quinoa salad was kinda small but pretty tasty. Had a unique sweet sour lime cumin flavor that I'd definitely never tasted before, but it was pretty good. Would return if other people wanted to come here as a group, but I definitely wouldn't seek it out as particularly amazing vegan food. read more

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Good food, Good prices, great ambiance. The tacos are exceptional- the shrimp had a nice crunch and spice to it. The Al pastor pretty solid also. They didn't have the new "Ranch Water" seltzer which was a bummer but all in all I can say that I'll be back. read more

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I like the food at this place and the tortillas are vegan! I would appreciate if the menu was a little more clearly labeled. I (vegan) went with my friend (GF) and we both were able to enjoy this place! I highly recommend getting a reservation, even on weeknights it can get busy - and definitely sit on the patio if the weather allows! read more

Naco Taco - Taco bowl - Mexican Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Tacos, margaritas, and a huge, spacious patio are just about all I need to be happy. Naco Taco covers all these bases (and did I mention just how big that patio is, especially by Cambridge / Boston standards?!). A patio reservation is definitely a good idea if you want to be able to sit outside, especially on a nice summer evening. I've been able to grab indoor seating without reservations in the past, but it still doesn't hurt to have one just in case. Service was pretty solid (there were a couple things where we had to give a friendly reminder about something we were waiting on, but nothing major). Both the house and spicy margaritas were tasty enough that I wouldn't hesitate to order them again (our group got a pitcher of each, and none went wasted...). The two salsas were both pretty sweet (the red one had a slight smoky vibe). Guac was pretty standard... but that's not a bad thing, I'm more than happy with a classic, reliable take on guacamole. For tacos, I got the al pastor and the chorizo - really enjoyed them both, but if I had to pick just one, the chorizo was the winner. But what I actually enjoyed the most all evening was a big bite of my friend's order of plantains with cheese... I hadn't even noticed it on the menu, but oh my gosh, SO good. Basically nachos, but better. I'm sold. Naco Taco and summer nights... a wonderful combination. read more

Naco Taco - Evening tacos on the Naco Taco patio (al pastor & chorizo!) - Mexican Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

One of the better tacos you'll get in Boston/Cambridge. All the tacos options are tasty. They make tortillas and chips in house. Their Chips and Guac is great but every once in a long while the chips are slightly over cooked. But don't let that stop you. Probably happened twice, ever, to me. When you call for take out, usually ready when they said it would be. Thumbs up for sure. read more

Stopped in for a quick lunch while walking around Cambridge. It was great! Not crowded at all and the server was friendly and timely. The inside was okay but the outdoor patio looked great. It was a bit too windy to sit outside. We started with chips and guac which were good. Our group had two burrito bowls, tacos and a torta. Would recommend stopping for lunch if in the area! read more

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