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BY Susannah Sudborough Fenway News
Though the Fenway has greatly transformed over the years, with real estate developers adding hotels and luxury apartments, those who have been a part of the Fenway community for decades still have spaces they call their own……
By Kara Baskin GLOBE CORRESPONDENT OCTOBER 15, 2018
El Pelon Taqueria’s fried plantains
Back when I used to work at the Boston Phoenix, there was pretty much nothing to eat near the Fenway…..
Do you want to eat authentic Mexican food but don’t know where to go? Whether you want to eat in or eat out, El Pelón Taqueria is the perfect place!…
The beginning of fall is always a magical time of year in the Hub. The leaves start to change, pumpkin spice flavored everything begin to hit shelves and, best of all, the Patriots are back. That's right, Tom Brady and company are ready for another Super Bowl run, so make sure to keep your Sundays—and a few Thursdays and Mondays—open for the rest of the year. And if you want to take your weekly watch parties up a notch, order up a feast from these awesome game day delivery options based on the best Boston Yelp reviews.
According to Boston Yelp reviews, the top spot to order delivery in the Hub on game day goes to El Pelón Taquería. Cheer on the Pats while feasting on delicious Mexican fare, ranging from fish tacos and steak tortas to carnitas burritos and chicken chimichangas. 92 Peterborough St., elpelon.com
El Pelon chef Jose Torres knows the consistency of salsa is key to success. Too runny and there’s no texture for dipping. Too thick and you can’t spread it easily. The fire-roasted salsa ($4) threads that needle and adds a kick from a few different types of peppers—including habaneros—and onions. After the ingredients are roasted, he mixes them in a large container until the texture—and consistency—is just right.
It’s not everyday you find golden fried sweet plantains inside your burrito, but that’s the standard at this Fenway Park-adjacent institution. The El Guapo “handsome man” burrito pairs plantains with grilled steak, fire-roasted salsa, Spanish rice, black beans, cooling crema and lettuce. Guac is 99 cents extra and well worth it.
El Pelón’s status as a cult favorite is reflected by the decor: Both its Fenway and Brighton locations are festooned with fans wearing their El Pelón gear across the globe. When it comes to tacos, El Pelón provides four varieties to choose from: rajas con queso with black beans and roasted poblanos, grilled-steak-and-guac caramelos, grilled chicken americanos, and the hefty fan-pleasing pescado filled with cornmeal-battered cod and chile mayo.
This Boston outpost’s fish tacos are revered for a reason. The restaurant dusts Atlantic cod with cornmeal breading and house spices, then plops the fish in a tortilla with cucumbers, limed onions, and spicy mayo. The best part? Each order comes with two tacos.
Show a Boston College student the iconic picture of a mustachioed bald man with a bird on his shoulder, and they’ll almost surely identify the logo of beloved hotspot El Pelón Taqueria. The logo depicts Jim Hoben, the owner of the Commonwealth Ave. restaurant, his wife’s bird, Murray, and a distinguished piece of facial hair.
