Cambridge Dining Guide
Best Mexican in Cambridge
Discover the best Mexican restaurants in Cambridge — tacos, burritos, mole, and more across every neighborhood.
4 restaurants curated
Cambridge's Mexican food scene has evolved well beyond the standard burrito joint. Today you'll find restaurants serving regional specialties like Oaxacan mole, Baja-style fish tacos, and slow-braised barbacoa alongside the familiar favorites. Inman Square and Central Square are particularly strong for Mexican dining.
Insider TipLunch specials at Mexican restaurants are often half the price of dinner portions and just as generous.
Tenoch Mexican
Mexican · Harvard Square
Harvard Square outpost of the beloved Medford torta shop. Signature Mexico City-style tortas (crusty bolillo rolls filled with milanesa, pastor, or chorizo), tacos, and margaritas. Full liquor license is unique among the Tenoch locations.
Felipe's Taqueria
Mexican · Harvard Square
Three-floor fast-casual Mexican spot in Harvard Square with the Square's signature rooftop bar (260-person capacity). Late-night burritos, frozen margaritas, and a daytime breakfast burrito that has carried many students through midterms.
Ole Mexican Grill
Mexican · Inman Square
Lively Inman Square Mexican restaurant with tableside guacamole, creative fare, and assorted margaritas. Local favorite for Tex-Mex comfort food and generous portions.
Lone Star Taco Bar
Mexican · Inman Square
Texas-style taco bar between Inman Square and Lechmere. Strong tequila and mezcal list, margaritas, and a taco menu that runs from al pastor and barbacoa to battered-cod Baja.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best taco spots in Cambridge are concentrated in Central Square and Inman Square, offering both traditional Mexican street tacos and creative New England-influenced variations.