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We’re what all the fuss is about

You might be wondering why one of our customers has written a song about us? Or why so many of our customers take photos in El Pelon shirts when they travel the world?

We think it has to do with the fact that we treat everyone that walks through our doors like family. Because they are, to us. And because of that, we make sure their meals are real authentic – and real good – every time. We use only the freshest ingredients, we keep prices affordable, and we supply healthy portions. After all, what’s family for?

 
The El Guapo Burrito

Because we’re keeping it fresh

Our food is great simply because we never take shortcuts. We only use the freshest ingredients from the right sources. We prepare every meal made to order, and we make sure it’s made the way you want it. No matter what you order, we promise your meal will be top quality and packed with
genuine Mexican flavor. 

 
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And we’re proud of our story

We opened shop in 1998, when Jim (the bald guy, also known as our fearless leader) decided to introduce his take on Mexican cuisine to the Beantown food scene. We started in Fenway, and by 2010 we had opened our second location on Comm Ave., over by Boston College. We’ve kept it real, and we’ve had some pretty fun times along the way. And we’re not stopping anytime soon. So, stop in and be a part of the story.  

 

 

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Press

Authentic Mexican is hard to come by in Boston, but this taqueria puts up a fair fight.
— Boston Magazine
El Pelon Taqueria: bringing tasty and affordable Mexican food to Boston.
— NewBostonPost
El Pelon burritos are fourth best In the U.S. according to FiveThirtyEight.
— Boston.com
 

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