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Must-See for Boston University International Students❗❗ "Budget Eats" Guide
EvaEva
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Great burritos and quesadillas. Comparatively smaller portions than other places, or similar to the small/regular option of other taquerias with large options. The food I enjoy: The burritos are simple but satisfying and filling. My favorite is the El Guapo, which has steak and plantains. The two ingredients make it a sweet and savory burrito which I surprisingly enjoyed together very much. The quesadillas are on the smaller side, but very delicious. The enchiladas and tamales are also good. Their guacamole and hot sauce are tasty additions to your food as well. I've eaten here many times and every ingredient has always been fresh. The food that wasn't to my tastes: I enjoy fish tacos, but I wasn't of fan of the ones here. The shell was fine, but asides from the small fish pieces, the only flavor was from some chile mayo. They were filled with blandness from six whole slices of cucumber that I didn't think went well with the tacos and a bunch of pickled cabbage. The tortas have a generous amount of the same great ingredients, but they are not executed well. Both times I've ordered them, including eating in, the bread was soggy and the torta just fell apart outside of the aluminum foil. I didn't have this issue in other places. If they would get rid of some of the extra liquid, I think they'd actually be really good. The Calabacitas (veggies) was okay, but nothing special. It was very liquidy. Service: The atmosphere and employees here have always been great and I would recommend this place for most items. Atmosphere: There are several tables here, most college students since this is right next to Boston College. Parking: It is difficult to park in the small area right out front. There are about 10 spaces, but it's for several stores in this area. There are a few more spots on the side, but you'll be driving down the side street filled with one-way residential streets, which may make it inconvenient to back on your route.
Andrew HuangAndrew Huang
00
Only reasons for going here was to use the restroom. I paid for my food first and then asked to use the restroom and was told no. Had to go in and out of every business to find a bathroom as I'm a school bus driver and this is a daily struggle finding a restroom. The billboard out front was cute. I originally planned to go into subway and decided on Mexican because of the cute chalk sign out front. It said vegan tamales. I'm not vegan but love vegan/ vegetarian food., I bought the vegan tamele and Al pastor tacos. Tacos were great. But let's just say I tried to vegan tamele so you don't have too. It was awful. It was just Masa. Literally just dough mixed with corn. There was no filling. I dipped it in salsa Verde sauce just to get it down because I was honestly starving. And I complained the whole time. I love that they offered a vegan option but if you can't do it right then don't. Could have filled with with jackfruit or oyster mushrooms. They did offer vegan cheese too I saw on the menu. This was a one stop kinda of thing I don't know if I'd go out of my way for this place but the tacos were good.
Karoline AKaroline A
00
Okay just to start out I'm only rating this a four-star because there is no decent salsa and no alcoholic beverages served. Aside from that, super extra delicious loving comfort Mexican food that I will go back and seek out again every time I am visiting my daughter in Boston. It's very convenient to the Boston College campus and is always lively with students. Don't go there if you're not expecting to get some food on your lap. The burritos come wrapped in aluminum foil and that is a great thing until you unwrap it and start biting into that burrito which ends up on your lap and on the floor and on the table and on the napkins. That's the way it ought to be.
Asher MaslanAsher Maslan
00
I got a Fish burrito yesterday and I told them just a little rice.. got chips and dip also. I walked 10min to bus stop and had 13min to eat and I opened half of the foil and the burrito exploded with rice 🙆🏽... food everywhere.. then tried to continue eating on bus and made a mess. I just left there again and I wanted to tell the manager what happened and the cashier told me sorry about yesterday and the manager is not here. I paid $21 for chips and burrito and queso... I will not go again for their lack of an apology also. Easy instructions just bad service
keith mcdanielkeith mcdaniel
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Nearby Attractions Of El Pelón Taqueria
Alumni Stadium
Boston College
EF International Language Campus - English courses in Boston
Conte Forum
Boston College Bookstore
Tinned Fish Club
McMullen Museum of Art, Boston College
Margot Connell Recreation Center
The Cenacles

Alumni Stadium
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Boston College
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EF International Language Campus - English courses in Boston
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Conte Forum
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Nearby Restaurants Of El Pelón Taqueria
Gyro City
Newton Commonwealth Golf Course
Crazy Dough's Pizza
Flat Breads Cafe
Playa Bowls
Hillside Cafe
Lower Live
The Chocolate Bar
Elizabeth Home Petal & Press Cafe
Subway

Gyro City
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Newton Commonwealth Golf Course
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Crazy Dough's Pizza
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Flat Breads Cafe
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2197 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02135
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(617) 779-9090
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elpelon.com
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4.4
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Made-to-order Mexican street eats like fish tacos & beefy burritos are topped with housemade salsas.
attractions: Alumni Stadium, Boston College, EF International Language Campus - English courses in Boston, Conte Forum, Boston College Bookstore, Tinned Fish Club, McMullen Museum of Art, Boston College, Margot Connell Recreation Center, The Cenacles, restaurants: Gyro City, Newton Commonwealth Golf Course, Crazy Dough's Pizza, Flat Breads Cafe, Playa Bowls, Hillside Cafe, Lower Live, The Chocolate Bar, Elizabeth Home Petal & Press Cafe, Subway
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