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El Tacuba, Medford, MA

El Tacuba

4.5
4.5
11 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican
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El Tacuba

4.5
$31 to $50
Mexican
Medford

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
Offering Mexican small plates from recipes that we grew up with, and a full bar with a range of innovative cocktails and local craft beers in a welcoming ambiance.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 390-0600
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 11 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Greater Boston

    Mexican

  • Boston

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Tacuba offers a vibrant dining experience with "delicious De La Casa tequila" and "life changing brisket tacos." The atmosphere is lively and perfect for a date night or gathering. While service can vary, the creative, flavorful dishes and enjoyable ambiance make it a standout choice for tapas lovers.

11 Reviews
  1. Phil

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great night! My wife and I order just tacos and tostadas, and we absolutely love them. Have not tried a main dish, there isn’t a need! Chicken tostada and shrimp tostada are my favorite and my wife loves the beef brisket taco. Can’t go wrong!

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  2. Phil

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite places to eat. The food comes out quick and the tacos and tostadas are incredible.

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  3. mary

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very enjoyable evening great service —- great server enjoyed food

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  4. Terri

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent. I rarely write reviews but this place deserves it. The flavors were creative yet balanced and yummy. I also like the smaller plates so you can try a couple of different items that you might not normally try.

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  5. Dana

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Had high hopes when we walked in. Great atmosphere. Got seated immediately at the time of our reservation. Three tables seated after us had food on their table before our waiter even took our order. Our waiter seemed so flustered even though the restaurant wasn’t packed. He took my order then started to walk away before my husband even ordered. Barely spoke to us. Didn’t explain anything. Drinks were great but never saw the waiter again to order another so we just asked for the check.

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  6. Molly

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brisket taco was life changing and the margs were fantastic

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is very average, drinks are good. The night we went, there was only one bartender. So it took forever to get drinks.

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  8. Karissa

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    You expect small portions at a tapas restaurant, but you need to order way more than you think, especially for the price. Inside is beautiful but tables are incredibly crowded, to the point that your shoulder touches the person at the next table. Food was flavorful and fun to choose from. Drinks are good, but on the weak side.

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  9. glendalys

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love it! The food is great and the drinks are the best, De La Casa tequila is delicious!

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  10. John

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 17 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Recommended by a friend, we really enjoyed it. Great new place.

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FAQs

El Tacuba is rated 4.5 stars by 11 OpenTable diners.

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El Tacuba

4.5
$31 to $50
Mexican
Medford

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for El Tacuba

35 Salem St, Medford, MA 02155-3205

Additional information

  • Area
    Medford
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Vegan
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