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Taqueria La Mexicana Grand Opening

After witnessing the insane crowds at the unofficial reopening of Taqueria La Mexicana, they're ready for the real deal.

From the Internet:

This Saturday, (5/3/08,) Taqueria La Mexicana is holding their Grand Opening, from 3pm - 8pm, outside, in the parking lot. Be sure to bring your friends for authentic mexican food and a good time in the cantina!

Also, Monday is Cinco de Mayo. For this special day, Taqueria La Mexicana will have a free "chip and salsa bar," with food and drink specials, inside.

Vaya con tacos!

If half as many show up to the official reopening, well, just get there early.

Thursday, May 01, 2008 by Jonah. Permalink for Taqueria La Mexicana Grand Opening

Rumor Mill Refinement

This just in via email on TaQueria La Mexicana.

TLM did expand into Irish Eyes. He is hoping to open in mid-December to early Jan. However, during construction, the current location is fully open.

The clarification is that the menu will have some changes but all the favorites and combos will of course be there. Further, we will now have liquor and some entertainment. Lastly, prices might go up a little but nothing substantive.

Phew. Many tears would have been shed if the menu lost favorites like the enchilada rellenos combo.

Sunday, November 25, 2007 by Jonah. Permalink for Rumor Mill Refinement

A Plate Full Of Color

Cora doesn't eat things with legs. She likes veggies. She likes TaQueria La Mexicana. I'm running out of things to say.

That happens when you've got over 500 posts on the same thing on your blog. But still I try. Hey, those refried beans look good.

Thursday, October 25, 2007 by Jonah. Permalink for A Plate Full Of Color

Out With The Irish, In With La Mexicana

TaQueria La Mexicana in Somerville's Union Square is moving Eastward, knocking down the wall and absorbing the defunct Irish Eyes Pub.

Rumor has it that this will bring table service and a change in menu offering for La Mexicana. Personally, I fear change. What on earth will I do if they get rid of my beloved enchilada rellenos combo? Probably cry.

Silver lining: they are getting a liquor license, and are open during renovations (at least last night they were).

Monday, October 15, 2007 by Jonah. Permalink for Out With The Irish, In With La Mexicana

Pork: It's What's For Breakfast

These two pork tamales and a carnitas taco from TaQueria La Mexicana photograph nicely. They tasted even better.

Somerville's Union Square is in the opposite direction of most of my morning destinations, but you've got to treat yourself every now and again.

This TaQueria La Mexicana meal was rated: 7.8.

Tuesday, June 12, 2007 by Jonah. Permalink for Pork: It's What's For Breakfast

Menu Pick: Enchilada Rellenos Combo

I've been hitting TaQueria LaMexicana a good bit recently, and there's nothing better for my money than the enchilada rellenos combo. Looks like I reviewed this before, but I'm saying it again, this time louder and with FDR.

The plate shown is half eaten, both served with pork, and verde sauce on the enchilada. They ask if you want spicy or mild sauce on your enchilada. Spicy is gringo for verde, but I swear it's not hot at all. In fact, the chile relleno is probably spicier but nothing you can't handle.

I've spread the good word on their chile rellenos and enchiladas, but the combo dominates. Their enchiladas are all packed with meat, and there's just something magical about that combination that neither item reaches on its own. The weight is a little low, but the medium grease factor fills you up.

The enchilada rellenos combo is greater than the sum of its parts.

Plate weight: 11.8 oz | Price: $6.00 | FDR: 2.74

This TaQueria La Mexicana meal was rated: 8.6.

Wednesday, February 07, 2007 by Jonah. Permalink for Menu Pick: Enchilada Rellenos Combo

The Need For Beans

I was all set to make some mac and cheese when Sean demanded we go find some refried beans.

You don't have to tell me twice.

We drove to TaQueria La Mexicana for some low viscosity refried beans, Sean's first time. He got a beefsteak dinner plate that came with refried beans, rice, salsa, lettuce, and tortillas. Of course he loved it - his craving for refried beans was more than satisfied. TaQueria La Mexicana has been dominating the non-burrito market for a while now.

While weighing and photographing the food, another patron asked if we were doing a restaurant review. "We? Oh no, just that kid," said Sean. Embarrassed to be seen in a restaurant with a digital scale, or embarrassed to be associated with Burrito Blog? You decide.

Plate weight: 21.9 oz | Price: $8.00 | FDR: 2.74

Tuesday, January 23, 2007 by Jonah. Permalink for The Need For Beans

Real Mexican Food In The Boston Area

Many people say or email, "Yeah, ok, fine. Boston has burritos that surpassed my expectations. But there's no real Mexican food in that town."

The implication that burritos are not 'real' Mexican food is a debate I avoid. But I agree, the usual tortilla free Mexican food in Boston is pretty poor. That's what makes this exception so important.

This pork chile rellenos plate from TaQueria La Mexicana is amazing. Real Mexican food, tortilla free, and in Somerville (that's basically Boston for you out of towners). The peppers' kick is mild. The meal is made right before your eyes.

The camera phone doesn't do these stuffed peppers justice. Get it for yourself.

Weight: 20.4 oz | Price: $7.00 | FDR: 2.91

This TaQueria La Mexicana meal was rated: 8.4.

Tuesday, December 05, 2006 by Jonah. Permalink for Real Mexican Food In The Boston Area

The Unfiled Tamale

Location: TaQueria La Mexicana

Contents: Pork Tamale

Date: Unknown

Notes: It was damn good. At $1.25, you can eat a small fist full of these. I recommend you do.

Saturday, May 21, 2005 by Jonah. Permalink for The Unfiled Tamale

Seriously, Try This

It's the enchilada and chile rellenos plate. It was great. I think it was $5.75 and a culinary masterpiece.

Chile rellenos is a pepper stuffed with melted cheese and some kind of filling - chicken in my case.

The sauce on top reflects the flash. Despite the appearance in the photo, it really wasn't greasy.

This TaQueria La Mexicana meal was rated: 8.1.

Thursday, May 19, 2005 by Jonah. Permalink for Seriously, Try This

Greg Gets The Big Eyes

It's no secret that $8.00 will buy you a lot in tortillas. Greg got some plate which I can't find on the official menu, but it came with 2 tacos, 2 tamales, and 2 enchiladas.

Check out this picture of Greg 1 tamale and 1 1/2 Tacos before giving up.

I ate the rest.

This TaQueria La Mexicana meal was rated: 7.1.

Wednesday, May 18, 2005 by Jonah. Permalink for Greg Gets The Big Eyes

No More Snacking Before Meals

Remember when your mom used to say that? Clearly, John's mom never uttered those words, 'cause he got a plate of nachos instead of a regular lunch. And he couldn't finish that.

They were pretty delicious though (I cleaned up the scraps). Best nachos ever? Just might be.

This TaQueria La Mexicana meal was rated: 6.6.

Wednesday, May 18, 2005 by Jonah. Permalink for No More Snacking Before Meals

Enchilada Plate Satisfies

Greg got the Enchilada Plate from TaQueria La Mexicana last week. It's been our collective experience that the plates are better than the burritos here.

At our previous visit, Greg got a burrito but preferred the enchiladas. This particular configuration comes without rice and beans, and costs $6.00. You can get two enchiladas with rice and refried beans for $5.75.

This TaQueria La Mexicana meal was rated: 7.3.

Saturday, May 07, 2005 by Jonah. Permalink for Enchilada Plate Satisfies

Low Viscosity Refried Beans

Following our excellent experience at TaQueria La Mexicana last week, we went back on Monday. I had the 'special' plate. Please note that the special plate is not a daily special but permanently so.

The plate was fine, although not as good as my lofty expectations. What concerned me was the beans. These frijoles were especially soupy. Curious.

Null Hypothesis: The refried beans are unadulterated.

Alternative Hypothesis: The refried beans have lard added to them.

At this point, I am unable to reject the null hypothesis. More research is required.

This TaQueria La Mexicana meal was rated: 5.8.

Tuesday, May 03, 2005 by Jonah. Permalink for Low Viscosity Refried Beans

Deceptive Photography? No.

This is the torta from TaQueria La Mexicana. It spills off the plate. In their official photo, the torta appears much smaller. I promise you, it is not small.

Zach was craving a nap after downing this thing. A $4.75 sedative - what a deal.

This TaQueria La Mexicana meal was rated: 6.4.

Tuesday, May 03, 2005 by Jonah. Permalink for Deceptive Photography? No.

President Of The Clean Plate Club

Have a look at this before and after. This was my first time at TaQueria La Mexicana, and I saw the quesadillas were single fold so I went for the plate. Then I decided I was really hungry, so I added a tamale to the order.

As you can tell, they were both delicious. A picture is worth a thousand words.

This TaQueria La Mexicana meal was rated: 8.2.

Tuesday, April 26, 2005 by Jonah. Permalink for President Of The Clean Plate Club

Welcome to TaQueria La Mexicana

Founded in 1995, TaQueria Mexicana offers a wide variety of menu items from Somerville's Union Square (Map). They're open 11 am - 10 pm Monday through Saturday and 11 am - 9 pm on Sunday. That's a good thing, 'cause you should go as often as you can.

The restaurant's a little dark, and the burritos (called burros here) don't come with tin foil, but let the food speak for itself.

The menu was just a little too big for my scanner, so you'll have to read the full menu on their official website. Check out the variety of plates and combinations. It’ll let you try a lot of items at a single meal.

This restaurant is definitely worth a try. I insist.

Tuesday, April 26, 2005 by Jonah. Permalink for Welcome to TaQueria La Mexicana | Comments (5)