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    ORALE Mexican Grill

    4.4 (142 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Edward W.

    Been here many times and always super delicious! I got the Jalisco style birria burrito, which was messily good. Also their horchata they add a smoked cinnamon stick which adds a new level of depth to it. It's definitely a great go to mexican spot. The price for the birria Jalisco style I believe was around 17$ but they don't skip out on the ingredients and the consummate is delicious too.

    Munah H.

    Love the decor at this restaurant. The service here was welcoming and helpful. The waiter answered all of my questions with a smile and gave good recs. I ordered the quesadilla and it so good! The crispy outside and tender chicken on the inside was the perfect balance. The birria tacos are next on my "try" list.

    Chorizo tacos
    Amanda F.

    Nice patio for a casual brunch. Service is good but not too speedy. Classic margarita is very well made -tasty and not too strong or weak. We really enjoyed the steak asada and chorizo tacos. The empanadas were not our favorite. Too much batter and not that much filling.

    Quesadilla Birria
    Hannah D.

    Im really sad because I dont live in massachusetts anymore and these were the best tacos ive ever had in my life. I think about them all the time. I want to travel back to the area just for these tacos. The food is so fresh and authentic. Service is fast and friendly. There is seating inside but I always brought mine home to watch netflix.

    Fajita Mixta Plate
    Lina L.

    My boyfriend and I arrived at Orale on a Sunday night and were seated immediately. We ordered the Al Pastor Burritos Jalisco, Fajita Mixta Plate, and a non-alcoholic Piña colada. The Al Pastor Burritos Jalisco was presented nicely. I enjoyed the al pastor, finding it tender and moist. Nothing felt too overwhelming as the flavors paired well with each other. The Piña colada was a bit lacking. The pineapple part was strong without much coconut flavor. The Fajita Mixta Plate was served piping hot. I enjoyed the grilled steak but found the chicken strips a bit lacking in flavor. My boyfriend did not like their yellow rice and found the meal disappointing. Service was very slow considering how they were not busy at all. We were served food without utensils, and it took a while to flag someone down for anything. Overall, for the price you pay for, I was hoping the food would be better.

    Interior
    Adina S.

    My friends and I ordered takeout from Orale. I pass by this place all the time, but never visited until now. I assumed it was just counter service, but there is seating inside and the ambiance is really fun and colorful! Next time I would like to dine in to get the full experience. There were lots of big groups there ordering food and drinks alike. The staff we interacted with were busy, but took the time to provide us with extra sauces and were friendly and helpful overall. Everything we ordered was delicious. Anything with the word Birria in it was a star. We really enjoyed both the Birria Tacos and the Birria Torta. The portion sizes were pretty good and all our food was nicely seasoned. For Mexican food in Boston/Cambridge, I would say this place is pretty top tier!

    Chips & Guacamole (6 oz)
    Karyna F.

    Came here looking for some breakfast, their chilaquiles did not disappoint!! They tasted so authentic and fresh! Their green salsa was amazing!! Also the atmosphere felt so cozy and welcoming!

    Chicken asada and steak asada taco
    Willie R.

    I popped in here the other day when I had a craving for tacos. ORALE is tucked in a building that's somewhat easy to miss if you're biking down the street and don't notice the bright colors of the building. There was only a handful of people when I came in for lunch on Saturday. It's a fairly intimate dining area, and they take orders via iPad if you are getting table service. I ordered a chicken taco and steak taco. The chicken taco was pretty standard, albeit a little dry. The steak taco was also a bit dry for me and the meat was not tender but sort of tough. So, not in love with the tacos overall, but the spicy salsa was a nice addition to both of them. The cajeta churros (with an extra side of cajeta) were AWESOME--I could come back just to have those again. As with any actual Mexican restaurant, they had several flavors of Jarritos and I had my usual mandarin. Service was pretty friendly, so I'm rounding this 3.5 review up to a 4 for that reason.

    Tacos Birria(order of 3 tacos)
    Alice N.

    My second time here and it'll honestly be a place I'll come often when I'm craving birria or Al pastor tacos! Birria Tacos ($14.65): I wanted to try their birria tacos again and the way they fried the tortilla was different (in a good way) from the first time I went! Super flavorful and though it was still just a tad bit salty I'd take that anyday compared to a bland one Al Pastor Tacos ($3.95): these were SO FLAVORFUL wow we had to get a second one right away bc it was that good!! The marinade had a nice balance of sweet and savory and I love how everything was coated definitely recommend!!!! With the creamy green sauce chefs kissss Steak Asada Quesadillas ($12.50): I wanted to get the quesadilla with Al pastor inside but my bf said to get the steak and afterwards we knew the Al pastor inside would be so much better after getting the tacos. The quesadillas wasn't anything too crazy or amazing but I still enjoyed it with the melted cheese inside CHURROS ($4.75): I have A BIG OBSESSION WITH CHURROS these satisfied my cravings. I liked how they had a little bit of ducle de leche inside as well I've had a regular chicken taco here before and it just tasted okay to me. The Al pastor is really flavorful and I enjoyed it so much that my recommendation to come here are for birria, Al pastor tacos, and churros!

    Tacos Birria(order of 3 tacos)
    Izzy C.

    Top 2 or 3 birria tacos I've ever had. The consommé is rich in spices and flavor, and not outrageously expensive like most places. Food came out super fast, but tasted fresh, not premade at all. Sit outside if you can, it's nice and quiet at night. The margs are also delicious.

    Tres Leches

    Best nachos and tres leches I've ever had! So yummy. Service was great too. Everyone should come here for the best mexican food.

    Birria Tacos
    Annabelle G.

    Hole in the wall vibe with some pretty darn delicious birria tacos, definitely going back!

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    Food was great. Great Vibes and music playing. Serves are very nice and respectful. Had a very nice time

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    Great Birria Tacos and drinks. Nice spot hidden near kendall, def worth a try with their outdoor seating

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    Tulum Mexican Cuisine

    4.3(83 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    We came around 6pm on a weekday and it was completely empty…read more We came here because we saw tik tok videos of how fun, busy, and vibrant this place was but I think we just came at the wrong time and wrong day. The business is sort of in a house? It was small and kind of dark inside. It was definitely an interesting experience,,, The appetizer was reallyyy good, I forgot the name though... The mole however, was not very good. The mole was liquidy and the chicken was dry. Overall, I think this place is more for fun busy nights where you just drink and apps. I'd like to come again when its busier and we aren't the only customers.

    Tulum is an elevated Mexican restaurant an extensive food and drink menu (especially tequila) too…read more It's in kind of a weird neighborhood of Somerville that's hard to get to without a car but lots of parking. We started off with two drinks- a frozen mangonada and this passion fruit drink. They were both solid but I liked the mangonada better because the passion fruit cocktail had too much pulp in it! For food, we started off with chips and guac. This guac was some of the best I've had. It was super fresh and you could tell exactly what ingredients they used. We also their pork ribs! The ribs fell off the bone and I loved the warm sauce except it was a tiny bit dry. The sauce was reminiscent of an umami bbq sauce. We decided to try their zucchini dish, as recommended by the manager! I don't love zucchini usually but I liked it. It was roasted with cheese, sauces, and some shrimp. Very creative, Lastly we got the tuna ceviche of the day. I didn't really like this because it was really heavy on the dill. I think it would've been good without it. However the presentation was gorgeous and it came with plantains. Overall the vibes are superb here for a date, girls night, or whatever!!

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    La Posada Restaurant & Tequila Bar

    4.1(306 reviews)
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    La Posada is a flavorful gem with incredible service! They go out of their way to make you feel…read morewelcome, and their food is even better! The Tajin Elote is a total flavor bomb; it was so delicious that we had to order an extra one to take home! The true highlight of the evening was the Enchiladas with Salsa Verde and Mole. I opted for the Soy Tinga option, and the combination of flavors and textures was amazing! I really appreciate that the vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options are not an afterthought for them. They taste just as authentic and high quality as the traditional dishes. The bar is extensive, and they offer many high end tequilas/mezcal, and craft cocktails. My Mezcal Paradise cocktail was perfectly balanced. The 4 Leches Cake was rich and creamy; it melts in your mouth! The restaurant has a vibrant and cozy atmosphere, with bright colors to match the lively Latin American theme. They are open late, making it a popular late-night spot. I highly recommend Meatless Mondays, and I can't wait to come back and try more of their vegetarian soy options!

    Went to this place 3x in 2 weeks... yeah I think I recommend it!…read more The server recommended something (have already forgotten its name) but I fully trusted him and it was DELISH!!! Great margaritas, cool ambience. Sat out on the porch when it was a nice evening.

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    Chivo Taqueria

    4.4(60 reviews)
    1.7 miPorter Square

    Good service, I…read morestopped in for a quick taco, and I wish I got a full on burrito... The taco was tasty, I wish it was thrown on the griddle with the tortilla, still slapped though Very nice folks here, the kind of energy in here will bring you back for at least another 3/4 tacos or burritos

    Needed a quick, late-night spot to grab some food. I had found this place in instagram and was…read moreintrigued by a fast-food spot advertising pupusas. Plus they had other options, including tostadas, bowls, tamales, burritos, you name it. When we arrived, there were people inside eating. We stopped to look at the menu before ordering, and were greeted by a very friendly man who made the experience more enjoyable. I ordered a tostada with steak, onions, cilantro, a little sour cream, green verde sauce, lettuce, and refried beans. It was my first time trying one so so was really excited. I also ordered two cheese pupusas, which I ended up taking to go with me. My boyfriend ordered a bowl with chicken and various toppings. My tostada was delicious. The crunchy tortilla paired with fresh steak and all the juices from the onion and cilantro paired so nicely together. The ingredients seemed very fresh. We were gonna take this to go, but we decided to dine in. The same gentleman ended up checking in on us half way through the meal to see how we were doing. I thought this was really nice. His name is Chef Noe and he was telling us that he is the head chef for this restaurant. He was glad we enjoyed our meal and it was a pleasure talking to him. Overall I think the spot is well placed as it is right near Leslie university in Harvard so I think it's a good spot for students to come or if you're local like us. It's quick but it has quality. Its fast food but it's fresh. That's what I liked about it. It's all prepared in house and the flavors are great. The decor is also cute inside, very colorful and I thought it was creative that they up-cycled Jarittos bottles into flower vases. Definitely check out the spot when you're in Cambridge and you won't be disappointed.

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    Rincón Mexicano - Tacos

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    4.2(240 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Ordered the beef torta this evening and immediately went on to Yelp and got FOMO that I didn't…read moreorder the tacos which all look amazing. I really need to remember to look online before choosing my order in the future (or so I thought). While the tacos still look incredible (especially the birria ones), the torta was surprisingly great as well. The sandwich is jam packed with ingredients and really well balanced. The beef was juicy and tender, and the veggies added a really nice balance of spice (jalapenos), freshness (onions, lettuce, and tomatoes), and richness (cheese and avocadoes). The refried beans were a pleasant surprise as well, adding really good moisture and flavor to the overall bite. And including avocado on the torta for no extra cost really is what put this above and beyond to a 5/5 - the avocado was ripe and had just the right amount of it to add that rich and fatty element without being too slippery and making it hard to eat. The fries, on the other hand, were a bit soggy and thick for my liking. I had seen another photo on Yelp where they looked a lot crispier and were shaped differently, so not sure if I just got unlucky, but the sandwich more than made up for the fries in this case. I really can't say enough positive things about the torta. And even though the torta was fantastic and I gave it a 5/5, I definitely want to come back for those tacos. Three tacos plus rice for $18 is a pretty great deal, and the tacos really look incredible. My partner ordered a tongue, al pastor, and fish taco and while I didn't try them, they looked and smelled incredible. We will definitely be back!

    Delicious carne asada and al pastor tacos. Service was very good, I will definitely be back again.read more

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