Bessie and Miss Julie are the sweetest people in the world, too. They're super friendly and they're always joking around, even when they're slammed.
This is the most authentic, and perhaps even healthiest, Mexican food option in downtown Boston if not the whole city. The burritos are amazing, everything tastes fresh and homemade, and the place has a great atmosphere. I've seen the crew and owners laughing, arguing, talking about news, overall enjoying their "100th customer" with cheers, you can tell these people love to make and sell delicious food.
Great burritos and tamales from a family run business that loves what they do.
One time I came in at 5pm and they had an English tutor working with the staff, which I think is a testament to how much Miss Julie and Bessie care about their employees.
This should be your new go-to for takeout or for catered lunch/dinner. Go get a mole burrito and see for yourself.
Let me just start by saying, I NEVER write reviews, but in this case I could not help myself. Also, tacos are my favorite food and I have tried them in many places throughout Boston and other cities.
Ok, now my review of this AWESOME place I will continue eating at, almost every day to be honest, is here:
*Edited! I was searching for Villa Mexico last night to show a friend the website on my phone and I showed him the reviews. It is honestly SO annoying that there are vegetarians whining about the food. Hey dude complaining about there not being veggie tacos, did you buy food? GOOD! Then you ate something vegetarian! Read menus and don't expect every restaurant to cater to YOU brats. Plus, If you are like some people I've encountered at lunch time asking 1000 questions and not caring that there's a line of 20 behind you also waiting to buy lunch- then you deserve being told off man. Get over yourself. The rest of us have to eat as well. I swear that's why people get so annoyed with vegans and vegetarians and gluten-free and allergic to water people. Eat at home and spare us your whining.
A homely environment. Extremely friendly staff and really good food.
Best Mexican food I've ever had.
This the best takeout you'll ever find. Everything on the menu is made from scratch every day. The salsa is a house recipe and is FIRE! It's so good they sell it in jars.
That being said, this has to be the stingiest place in Boston. I ordered the tacos on taco Tuesday which gives 3 tacos for 10$. First, any taco over 3$/each better be a damn good and filling taco. These tacos were average in taste and wayyyy too small. When the cook handed my my tacos in the tinfoil, I actually thought there was only one taco inside because there was no way all three were going to fit. They all fit and that little tinfoil wrap because there is basically ZERO protein in the taco. They shred the beef, so in total I would guess I had no more than two ounces of beef combined in ALL THREE TACOS. That is absurd. For 10$ I expect to at least have had enough food to hold me over till after work. This was like a lunch appetizer. Do yourself a favor and go order a mini salad with steak at boloco, its a better price, better value, and still a decent taste. And If you want to see how real tacos should be made, go to Cactus Mexican Grill in Maverick Square, East Boston.
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