Ooooooh baby. I go to this place every Tuesday for lunch when the food truck is outside my office in back bay. I've gotten the torta campechana every time I've come here except one time, when I got a carnitas burrito. Both are excellent. The torta campechana's bread is always baked perfectly. The fresh onions, tomatoes and avocados cut through salty chorizo and carnitas. And don't even get me started about that gooey Oaxaca cheese. I've also been to the restaurant once and it tastes exactly the same. It's just always really freaking good. Quality control at its best! I can't wait for next Tuesday. read more

I am obsessed with this place. Not only is the food incredible - no, really, I haven't had ONE bad thing there - the women who work in the front are A+. They're sweet and patient. One woman in particular (I don't know her name, but she has been there every time I've come in the past couple months) is really patient with the nerdy white people who try their hardest to pronounce menu items with a little ~*~Spanish flair~*~. She is a much better person than I am. Much, much. Just today, I saw their food truck parked outside my office building. I almost cried. Pro tip: Don't be deterred by a long-ish line; they are super fast. I've never waited longer than 10 minutes, and I have definitely been in the back of the line near the door more than once. read more

Love this place. I live in the north end so eat here at LEAST once a week. Unique, delicious, and affordable burritos.

I lived in SoCal for many years and thought I would never find great Mexican fast food in the northeast - but Tenoch would be right at home in LA or San Diego. The tortas are FABULOUS - and cheap. Perfect place for a workday lunch. I will be coming back to this place often. Superb value! read more

This is probably the best Mexican food I've had in Boston. Their mole enchiladas are top notch! The only reason why I can't give it 5 stars is because the last time I went, I paid extra for guacamole and they forgot it. I asked the young woman at the cash register and she immediately said, "it's inside of it". If I hadn't been diligent enough to check the INSIDE of my enchilada- I would have been very disappointed. No guacamole to be found! I'm just wondering why she would try to convince me it was inside my enchilada when obviously it wasn't...? Anyway- if you order guac you should always check and make sure they give it to you before leaving the store. Besides this tiny mishap, this place is truly the best. I highly recommend the enchiladas mmm. read more

I love their tortas, which are essentially a Mexican sandwiches. All the food here is fresh and has always been on point with the food. This place will not be my go to Mexican establishment during lunch. It is not too far a walk from the financial district on a nice, day. This is some high quality Mexican cuisine in an attractive but casual establishment. 2nd best torta I've had in Boston. read more

Tenoch Mexican - Torta - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Far and away the gold standard for Boston area (and perhaps the entire Northeast?) Mexican food. Get a bunch of tacos, hone in on what you like, and never look back. If you haven't had the chicharrones tacos, you are making an egregious oversight. I wish they had lengua. Tenoch, if you are listening, please bring lengua to the menu. The Tortas are pretty good, but just start out with tacos first so you can properly evaluate the fillings. The Mole is great. The Al pastor is pretty good. The carnitas are really good. They also can take any filling at make it a plate, but again, this is probably best for when you've tried on many of the different meats. If I could give it 4.75 stars, I would, simply because there needs to be more heat - but I rounded up because it is so much better than everything else around. Ask for Jalapeños and hot sauce. ALSO?? YOU CLOSE TOO EARLY. Late night tacos are most assuredly what the people crave. Please deliver us! read more

Recently moved here from California and this is the first time I've found Mexican food good enough to take me back to the memories of Californian Mexican food. I ordered the Tenoch Torta, waited just long enough for the anticipation to build and I was definitely not disappointed. I have found my new favorite lunch spot near the north end and from the other food I saw come out of the kitchen, I can't wait to try the entire menu! Thank you Tenoch, you've satisfied a craving I was beginning to think would linger on till my next visit to California! read more

Tenoch Mexican - Tenoch Torta $6.95 and worth every penny! - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Tenoche is a good Mexican restaurant, and it stands out a lot in Boston where great quality Mexican food is hard to come by! I really liked the fish tacos, some of the best fish tacos I've had before! I also highly recommend the horchata! read more

Tenoch Mexican - Fish, steak and some other type taco I can't remember! Also, the guacamole was awesome! - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Tried a torta for the first time and it was amazing!! I will definitely return if I find myself in Boston again.

ALL HAIL TENOCH. TENOCH IS THE BEST THING TO HAPPEN TO MEXICAN IN THE NORTH END. I've lived in the north end for +3 years, and I can honestly say that this restaurant is top 5 quick service restaurants in the entire neighborhood. Its also the only Mexican, its authentic, the price is right, and the Tortas are off the chain. read more

If I could eat the Al Pastor ...this hearty, porky, hot torta every day. Tucked away in a little alley near north end/fanuel hall, Tenoch Mexican is the perfect little spot for a quick easy lunch. The Al Pastor is a hot pork torta sandwich served with diced fresh pineapple, avocado and cheese. It is not for those who like juiicy meats since this pork is more on the dry side. If you like a little char on your meats, some crunch and chew? Let the juice be from the pineapple! The whole sandwich was so perfect for me but if I come again, I'd definitely try another sandwich. Would probably skip the chips and salsa since the chips were a tad stale, cold and anti-climactic. Salsa was just OK, not that memorable. read more

The campechana torta was delicious. Bread was fresh and soft, meat was tender and flavorful. Definitely could have used more avocado to offset the spice, there was only a tiny piece in my sandwich. Chips came in a bag and were cold- would've been a lot better if they were warmed up like most other Mexican places. Ambiance was intimate, definitely not a place for big crowds. You order at the counter and find a spot to eat. If you're a Bostonian this is probably very convenient- but having taken a car it was miserable to find parking. I ended up paying $12 for parking just to eat here for 30 min. The sandwich was great and I'm sure they have a lot of other delicious menu options, but because it was so painful to park I don't know if I'd struggle to come back. read more

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Nice workers, nice authentic Mexican feel and nice prices. Sorry though Nice doesn't get too much applause for me though. The fish taco was way too spicy to even finish. The carnitas taco was very bland and again very spicy. Now I like spicy, I put hot sauce on almost all my food, but whatever type of spice and the amount that Tenoch used was a bit overpowering. Being an italian food lover I think I'll have to stick to my other Northend options, sorry Tenoch hope the rest of the spicy Northenders find you a bit more on their level. read more

Trendy little hole in the wall restaurant. I tried the fish and vegetable tacos and my friend had a vegetable burrito. We both found the food to be quite delicious. We got our food quickly and the service was very friendly. Will definitely be coming back to try their torta, which seems to be the fan favorite! read more

I came here because I came to the Medford location and enjoyed my dinner plate. It was a nice dinner. I got the enchiladas verdes, a tostada, a torta al pastor, and . The actual enchiladas were good and came with rice and beans (but there were only 2 corn-tortilla enchiladas. Needless to say, I was expecting at least 3 and would have liked 3 since they were delicious typical salsa verde enchiladas with queso fresco that is nowhere in Boston). The tostada was also pretty tasty and a decent portion at a very cheap price so I would have this again. Being the Mexican that I am, I am always looking for a great torta. I ordered the torta al pastor which was alright, but for some reason the way they cook al pastor i.e. slow roasted pork is quite different/not as savory from what they cook in Houston (it's not a dark red, but a light orange hue). I am hoping that maybe they will add the amount of enchiladas on the dinner plate because if they do, I will be coming here more often. read more

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This is one of my favorite lunch spots in Boston! They have a great selection of food and their Torta's are to die for. My favorite is the Tenoch Torta, which has carnitas in it. So many amazing flavors in this Torta and it's the perfect amount of meat. For the quality of the food and amount you get - the price is a steal for $8 a Torta. Their food truck has the same amazing quality of food as well. read more

Tenoch Mexican - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This place is a hidden gem!!! Tucked away in the North End, Tenoch has authentic mexican that beats most places in Boston. We came here for lunch on a Saturday and split the torta con pollo and a chorizo burrito with sour cream and guacamole. Pretty good portion size and very reasonably priced. Tenoch is off the beaten path, but definitely worth finding. read more

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The most interesting man in the world once ran the Boston Marathon because it was on his way to Tenoch. This place is always on point, even bordering on sophisticated, which isn't always an easy find in Boston's Mexican food scene. Fish taco (Pescado) with cucumber, creamy/spicy sauce, paired with excellently batter-fried fish always hits the mark, and their BBQ lamb and pineapple taco (Pastor) is just as killer. Lunch here will make your day better. The food is authentic yet modern, simple yet gourmet, and the little restaurant itself is tasteful and stylish. + Very friendly service. I give it 5! read more

Heard alot of great things about this place but was very disappointing. Had the fish taco (tasted old and dry), the chicken breast taco (was so dry I feel like it shouldn't have been served). Service was also pretty bad. The guy taking our order was pretty rude. Will definitely not be going back. read more

I usually do not write review's. But i have to say i really enjoyed the Tenoch, the food was great i had the torta vegetales, chips with salsa dip and a nice lemonade. People at Tenoch place are friendly and also suggested me good additional food. When i left the Tenoch, i felt ready and fueled for my next poi. I would prefer it again . read more

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I'm from San Antonio, Texas & just moved to Boston a month ago. Never thought I would find good Mexican food here, but I am so thankful I found this hole in the wall!! The Mexican food is outstanding and taste just like home. I got the carne asada con queso taco (out of this world good!!) read more

Went here on a Sunday evening and it was surprisingly busy considering the fact that it's still pretty new and on a side street, away from the hustle and bustle of Hanover. The guy at the counter was super friendly. Unfortunately they're still getting their sea legs and were out of some menu items (tamales and horchata) but he was super apologetic and sweet about it. I ended up getting the torta pescado which was bonkers good. The fish was perfectly seasoned, the hot sauce nice and spicy, and the avacado and cucumber were the perfect cooling compliments. Also, that bread. Do they put crack in it? Seriously one of the best fish sandwiches I've ever had. Boyfriend got a burrito which was solid. He also got a carnitas taco which was beyond amazing. This is a great addition to the North End, especially for neighborhood locals. There's only so much italian take out I can stand before spaghetti starts coming out of my nose! Will definitely be back.. hopefully to try the tamales and horchata! read more

I had a fantastic beef barbacoa taco with green sauce on it. I would definitely get one or more of those again. I also got a chicken torta which was just ok. It was lacking a bit on the fillings. I did however see a customer before me pulling away an amazing looking pork torta, probably twice as thick as mine. J was dissappointed with her chicken burrito. Unfortunately, this location is really dirty and seems too understaffed to clean the place. It has a kind of dingy atmosphere. I don't think I'd go to this Tenoch location again. read more

Great sandwich (torta) ! Ran the marathon and NEEDED a sandwich like this. A definite must when we're in Boston. read more

Tenoch Mexican - 2 tortas, both were great. - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Mexican places in the north end are not well traveled, but if you're in the area check this place out. There is never a line, but always a steady flow of customers. The food comes out fast and hot. Get a Torta, a Mexican sandwich with tons of fillings. Burritos are under $7, so another good deal there. You'll get in and out fast, satiated and happy. read more

This is my go to lunch spot. Prices are reasonable, staff is great, and the food is very good and uncomplicated. Tacos and Mexican plates are always good and they have Mexican Coca Cola. If you arrive right at noon or lunch hours there is often a short wait, but the food is prepared rather quickly. I'm usually out in 30 minutes. read more

Some of the best fish tacos I've ever had! Stopped in here when we were caught in a downpour on the way to another restaurant. Great prices, delicious tacos. Corn tortillas with the perfect amount of crispiness. Had our 3 boys with us and felt totally comfortable bringing them in. Chips could be better...they tasted like bagged chips. But overall, highly recommend. read more

This small restaurant might be some of the best Mexican food in the city. the burritos are my favorite. Highly recommend!

I had to put in my opinion here. Worth it to drive to Medfield for this food. Not easy to fine this good quality eats in Mexican food around this area but this is the real deal. Burritos are chock full of chicken and beans and the sauce is perfect. Not too creamy, not too salty, but jusssttt rrriiiggghhhhtt! The chips are easy to fill up on so take it easy,every thing is great for beginning to finish. Ole' read more

Great place for a quick lunch, my husband got the beef enchiladas that was filled with chunks of beef and not ground beef, he really liked it. I got the vegetable burrito with added cheese and sour cream. It was delicious and very filling. Veggies included red and green peppers, zucchini and onions. Very good. The chips and salsa were a little bland but a good portion. Would recommend if you've never tried it before. Very cute place and friendly staff. read more

Tenoch Mexican - Beef enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Pros: cheap, delicious Cons: always better I really do like this place. This isn't the best Mexican I've had, nor the most authentic but most of the dishes are delicious! I'm actually a fan of their fish tacos. The sandwiches are pack full of goodies. Unfortunately, their adobo falls flat and is not that great. I definitely would recommend this place if people are looking for cheap and quick Mexican food that tastes pretty good! read more

Awesome food, great service and really cute inside! Been in Boston for 2 days and this is the first time we were pleased with service and food. Highly recommend. read more

This is low key the best Mexican food in Boston. I first tried it when I was a graduate student at BU and they used to park their food truck outside of the building where all my classes were--I had no idea they had brick and mortars until I moved to the North End and stumbled upon their Lewis Street spot. I honestly would not expect to find amazing Mexican food in the North End but there you have it. I love that they default to black beans in their burritos; I have been to so many Mexican places in New England that just pile on the mushy pinto beans and I've learned to specify that I would prefer black beans. Here, when I did that, the woman looked at me like I was nuts, like "Obviously we use black beans, we're not heathens." And that is when I knew that this place was for me. The service is sometimes a little frazzled but the pricing is good, they're never rude or get my order wrong, and they always give me extra hot sauce for free. What more could you really want in life? read more

Was so excited to see that this place opened up. Food is amazing, top notch burritos. The decor inside is awesome, will definitely be back to try everything on the menu. Do it, it's good. read more

This is the best mexican food in Boston! It is more than a burrito... This is TRUE MEXICAN food, with the same taste of what you would get at a local restaurant in Mezico read more

Tenoch Mexican - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I was really excited to try this Mexican restaurant after reading the countless positive reviews and was looking forward to it all day. When I arrived, the staff seemed standoffish and I got the sense I was interrupting the woman at the register who was busy in her text message conversation. I ordered a chicken and a steak taco and both were flavorless and uninspired. The meat inside was also dry. I also ordered a cheese quesadilla which was legitimately just plain white cheese inside a small tortilla - nothing else - and it was burnt. I would give this place another chance to redeem themselves based on all the other five-star reviews; perhaps they just had a bad day. They get two stars instead of one for this visit because of the decor and atmosphere. read more

Food was amazing, service was on point, and the restaurant setting is cozy! The Campechana torta was arguably the best torta I've ever had!

Great food but some of the worst counter service anywhere. Rarely pick up the phone, half the time get the order wrong, and really have no sense of customer service read more

My wife is from Mexico so we know real Mexican food when we have it! This spot is great, hidden in the North End where you wouldn't expect to find Boston Magazine's Best Mexican Restaurant for 2016. All of their food is truely Authentic and the flavors shine! I suggest anyone looking for true authentic Mexican flavor to try this place out! They truely deserve the award from Boston Magazine! read more