Restaurantji's guide to Somerville's top Mexican dining experiences.
“We loved our experience at Salted Lime. The restaurant is subdued but vibrant with beautiful artwork adorning the walls. It's much quieter inside than I would have imagined. The menu had various things I wanted to try, but our sampling of items was spectacular. To start we had an empañada and tuna tataki that were both outstanding. For dinner we had a pork belly chichuron and a shrimp taco dish that were also unique and flavorful. The style is unique and a bit eclectic, and everything is presented simply and beautifully. To accompany dinner we had roasted Brussels sprouts that had a touch of apple to offset and enhance the robust flavors. The black beans and rice were also delish! Incredible value for all we ate. The drinks are also creative and delicious. We let the owners Katie and Chris know just how good it was! Thank you for an exceptional meal!“
“Great value and taste across-the-board for their meals.I lived in the area for quite a while now, and finally decided to give tango a try a few months ago, I’ve been back so many times since because of how good their food is.The baria tacos are out of world, even their consommé is incredible. The owner is very friendly and helpful and has many tips addressing the food that you’re looking to order. I’ll be coming back many times for sure!“
“We stopped for a late lunch. He ordered a chicken bowl, and I ordered the Mango Jabanaro chicken bowl.Scrumptious. A lot of flavor, the right amount of heat, and fresh ingredients. Would recommend and I already found a location local to me to enjoy again!The alternative rock playing in the place was also great. A nice change from the general music usually played in most places.“
“Colorful venue, great service and clean. They have gluten free options. Our waitress was awesome, very knowledgeable and thoughtful, double checked my order and recommended gf options. My fish taco was great. The chips were so fresh that we finished the entire basket. ?“
“Tacowala is a really great option for large events. Amish was incredibly welcoming and helpful in helping us choose how much and what to order for my guests. We fed 40+ people with the tacowala catering event, it was all correct and greatly organized. I would recommend this to anyone hosting a large party as a great option for vegetarian mexican inspired indian tacos!“