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Picante Taqueria

4.4 (23 reviews)
Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Tacos and a bowl
Samuel F.

Picante is a familiar sort of place, the as-you-like made-to-order Mexican casual joint that puts out a big mise and you choose as your whim dictates. The selection and quality of the toppings here really stands out to me, and the staff are really friendly. Everything I've tried has been really delicious, and I'm happy to have another spot for birria tacos nearby, theirs are great! It's right on the plaza if you want to eat outside, and there's extra seating downstairs.

Evina R.

Amazing taqueria- I am so glad they opened nearby us. Highly recommend their tacos and churros which comes w dulce de leche. Staffs are incredibly friendly!

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Vysh K.

Loved this Mexican place in Union Square - it was quiet on Saturday night when I went. Service was super quick & accommodating; they loaded my bowl up (as you can see)! They have a lot of flavorful sauces to spice up your meal. Worth checking out if you're in the area!

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Sonya D.

So amazing! Def can she super casual. You could get like a chipotle style bowl or tacos to go as well as the other things on their menu like tortas , chimichangas, nachos. My friend and I went because we heard it was good and sat downstairs (super hip and cute down there). We got the veggie nachos (customizable), the fish and veggie taco (the fish was one of the best I ever had SO GOOD), and birria tacos. Super good too, not the best I've had. Also got the pina colada and strawberry banana shake 10/10. Wish I also got the chicken chimichanga, they put queso on top. Lastly, the tres leches was the most amazing thing I've had. Idk if it was homemade but ooo so good def grab one when you go! Solid place and just opened in Somerville. Staff is so friendly too. Go go go!!

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Food is amazing! Staff is great. I had a bunch of questions when ordering and the guy answered them all with such patience.

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Great for takeout. Fish tacos are delicious, and staff are really nice. Store seems small but may have a hidden downstairs?

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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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