Chilacates - CHESTNUT HILL

Very solid first expierence. I went and tried two things I've never tried before a torta, and beef tongue. It wasn't offputting as it sounds its like a soft ste... read more Very solid first expierence. I went and tried two things I've never tried before a torta, and beef tongue. It wasn't offputting as it sounds its like a soft steak. Nothing blew me away but I look forward to visiting again as everything was very well made and the service was quick.

Consistently excellent and fresh. Have loved this place for years! You can?t go wrong with any menu item we have tried almost everything over the years. Their b... read more Consistently excellent and fresh. Have loved this place for years! You can?t go wrong with any menu item we have tried almost everything over the years. Their breakfast burrito is one of my favorite foods ever.

Everything was fine, if not bland. The proportions in the burritos were terrible, very little pico, carne asada (despite the upcharge), or guac (again, despite... read more Everything was fine, if not bland. The proportions in the burritos were terrible, very little pico, carne asada (despite the upcharge), or guac (again, despite the upcharge). The lengua was tender and well cleaned, but was barely seasoned and could'veused a little sear or something. If it were relatively inexpensive, I wouldn't care, but a $15 burrito shouldn't be 70%rice. There's a dearth of good Mexican food in the area, but it's worth driving to places like Taqueria El Amigo to get thegood stuff. Even Los Amigos right in Newton is light-years better, and less expensive.

10 kinds of meat and one veg filling? At least there is one option for us but not ideal. read more 10 kinds of meat and one veg filling? At least there is one option for us but not ideal.

Tacos were great. Could taste the freshness of the ingredients. read more Tacos were great. Could taste the freshness of the ingredients.