Best of Boston
Best Burrito
Chilacates
Chilacates’ burritos are fresh, authentic, and reliably comforting every single time. The kitchen starts with some seriously generous portions (plenty to save in the fridge [...] read more»
2013 Best Burrito
El Triunfo
Boston
Here's the formula for a superlative burrito: unbelievably fresh meat and vegetables, a perfect ratio of fillings to tortilla, and jalapeños—lots of them. This two-seat [...] read more»
2012 Best Burrito
Maria’s Taqueria
Boston
When it comes to building the perfect burrito, each component is critical to the outcome. This tiny hole-in-the-wall gets it. Cheese is melted directly onto [...] read more»
2011 Best Burrito
El Pelón
Brighton
The Fenway area suffered greatly when this beloved taqueria was lost to fire twice in recent years. Thankfully, it reopened in Brighton, and the owners [...] read more»
2009 Best Burrito
Cantina La Mexicana
Somerville
Surging past a field of (alas) generally bland contenders, the recently renamed Union Square taqueria packs its 'burro' with grilled veggies and savory charred pork, [...] read more»
2008 Best Burrito
Burritos Express
Boston
Forget La Verdad. Forget Anna's. Forget that tiny café whosit in Eastie that the Chowhound faithful have anointed the Mexican-food messiah. The city's best burrito [...] read more»
2008 Best Burrito
Burritos Express
Boston
Forget La Verdad. Forget Anna's. Forget that tiny café whosit in Eastie that the Chowhound faithful have anointed the Mexican-food messiah. The city's burrito comes [...] read more»
2006 Best Burrito
Cantina La Mexicana
Somerville
Bostonians who bemoan the city's dearth of real burritos have obviously never been to this Union Square standout. You won't find assembly line stations here, [...] read more»
2005 Best Burrito
Tacos Lupita
Somerville
Many local burritos suffer from soggy tortillas, poor cheese distribution, and subpar meats and vegetables. But Tacos Lupita near Porter Square serves its burritos literally [...] read more»
2004 Best Burrito
El Pelón Taqueria
Boston
Pictures of Mexican wrestlers, Day of the Dead skeletons, and photos of Pancho Villa bolster the authenticity of this Mexican outpost in the Fenway. Unlike [...] read more»
2003 Best Burrito
Anna’s Taqueria
Brookline
Anna's doesn't serve the biggest burritos in town, and purists might—might—argue that some of its ingredients (particularly the carnitas) trail those prepared by its competitors. [...] read more»