chilacates West End in Massachusetts

"The tacos were and I loved the tamale. I liked that the al pastor taco had warm chucks of pineapple. The shredded radish on top gave the tacos a refreshing taste. Would definitely go back."

"My wife and I were staying about 10 minutes away, and we wanted to get some great Mexican food without breaking the bank at lunchtime. Chilacates advertises as Mexican street food, and we were delighted at the authenticity of our meals! My wife had a taco bowl with chicken, and I had the taco plate with steak. Both were just flavor explosions in our mouths. This restaurant is highly recommended for great Mexican food at a great price!"

"The birria tacos were so flavorful, the best I've ever had! The food comes out HOT which is a necessity to me. Better than a lot of places I've been to in Boston. Excited to try other things on the menu. They are very hygienic, cleaning everything very thoroughly. They have cool lights to take pictures in front of. It was a little bit cold and the ceiling lights were a little much for me but that's being picky. I think the price is fair for the city. I'll be back again!"

"The restaurant is really nice , the atmosphere really gets you into the Spanish vibe, the service was great , and the food was cooked infront of you. As for the food I got a lengua torta, and let me tell you it’s one of the bests one I’ve had. The bread was soft but crispy, the meat was seasoned well and with a lot of cheese added in. The spicy sauce was delicious it reminded me of a Spanish candy but better. The fresh cilantro sauce really cleans your pallet for the heaviness of the food"

"Elevated casual taqueria experience with solid food. Chilacates expanded aggressively throughout the city last year, and this West End location was one of them. Although I haven’t visited their original Amory Street location, this new outpost impressed with its comfortable seatings and a clean, modern interior. I came a couple times before TD garden events and always had a solid meal. Although Chilacates is more known for their burritos among the locals, I got to try some of their other offerings on the menu. The Taco Plate and Carne Asada Quesadilla, in particular, were some of my favorites. The Birria in the burrito bowl was also soft and tender, but the beans were slightly undercooked, giving them a harder texture than preferred. From their dessert and drinks, both the churros and the horchata were great. Horchata had a slightly stronger cinnamon flavor compared to what you might find at other taquerias around the city, but it was still refreshing. With its rapid expansion, Chilacates now rivals chains like Chipotle in number in Boston. If you’re looking for a more authentic Mexican experience, Chilacates is a compelling alternative with its more diversified menu. It may not be the best Mexican food in the city, but it’s good enough to fulfill Mexican food cravings."

"Late post. I love Mexican food but I can never find a place that serves hard shell tacos, and to my surprise, they had hard shell tacos!!! I ordered 2 chicken and a beef taco to go. That was a mistake, I should’ve ordered more. Unfortunately, I don’t live in Boston to frequent this place but when I’m in the area, I’ll definitely come back. My tacos were delicious."

"After reading the mixed reviews, we still decided to try it out since we were craving Mexican food… we are blown away!!! The tacos are probably the best tacos I’ve ever had. We also got the gueros tacos and the tostada— all of the meat quality was top notch. Tastes like authentic Mexican food with so much flavour. 10/10"

"The prices are low and the food quality is SO high! I was blown away by the flavor in the chicken! There is limited parking out front. Very friendly staff. Lots of seating inside and out. My meal was so filling I didn’t finish and it was only $12!"