Taqueria El Amigo

Waltham, MA · Restaurant

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Waltham
#7
of 181 restaurants
City Percentile
88%
rating percentile
Address
Taqueria El Amigo, 196 Willow St, Waltham, MA 02453
Phone
(781) 642-7410
Website
taqueria-elamigo.com
Status
Closed · Opens 10 AM

Taqueria El Amigo is a restaurant located in Waltham, MA. It is one of 181 restaurants listed in Waltham. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Waltham city average of 4.2 stars. It ranks #7 of 181 restaurants in Waltham. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday10 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Naz Hamza · Jan 2026

It was my first time here and I absolutely loved it! 🌮✨ We had enchiladas and horchata, and everything was delicious. The prices are very reasonable, and the service is beyond amazing. The staff is so kind, friendly, and attentive. The best part was when they found out it was my friend’s birthday and surprised us by celebrating with a Mexican song 🎶🎉 It was such a special and unforgettable moment. They really made us feel valued. This place is now one of my favorites. Highly recommended! 💚

★★★★★ 5.0 Deelan1274 · May 2025

U N R E A L. Spectacular. The tacos were amazing and I barely got a picture off before we ate them all. The place is very small but very intimate. The service was amazing and it just had such a feeling of a great mom and pop shop. I hope this place stays open forever. It’s tough when a place gets hyped up and you go there and it’s just pretty good… This was not the case this place is absolutely phenomenal. Boston and the northeast aren’t known for their Mexican spots but this place is definitely gotta be top three. My grandparents lived in San Diego and I’ve had family in Mexico so my family and I are always looking for places to bring us back and this is it. Go here. My favorites are the chorizo and carnitas.

★★★★★ 5.0 Josh G · Oct 2025

Great taqueria. Got the two meat taco plate. Good portion and price

★★★★★ 5.0 Ghazi Bilbeisi · Oct 2024

100% delicious and fully pleasing! Ate here last night and regret that I didn’t order more. I will be coming here weekly. The food got to my table and the tortilla was still very warm to touch (unlike other similar restaurants that pull the tortilla out of the plastic wrap). The portion size was plenty for what you pay for. They have a hot sauce in a bottle that isn’t on the table unless you ask for it. The service was great, they speak English for the non Spanish speakers. They also are hospitable and cater to you attentively. The restaurant itself is tiny, there are about 6 tables to dine in. No alcohol, but do have delicious milkshakes and horchata. This place is a MUST try. Might be top 5 taquerias in MA. Cash and card accepted.

★★★★★ 5.0 Aurora Benitez · Feb 2025

HIGHLY recommend this location if you are looking for AUTHENTIC, Mexican food taste. I had the torta de carnitas, chef’s kiss. My husband had a more traditional plate with eggs for breakfast and also enjoyed his dish. Breakfast options are few but am sure are all delicious in their own right. Our server was kind and we received our orders within minutes of placing them. One thing that was a little off was the coffee. Tasted very watered down and hard to pinpoint where the recipe was tweaked. We will return to try their other delicious options though! Decorations on the wall to honor the culture was very beautiful to see.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

RestaurantMexican restaurantTaco restaurant

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