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.
Harvard Square
3Tenoch Mexican
Mexican · Harvard Square
Authentic Mexican from the Medford original. Famous tortas, tacos, burritos. Only Tenoch with full liquor license. Opened 2024 in The Garage, Harvard Square.
Felipe's Taqueria
Mexican · Harvard Square
Harvard Square institution since 2004. Fast-casual Mexican with famous rooftop bar (260 capacity). Late night favorite for students. Cheap burritos and margaritas.
Felipe's Taqueria
Mexican · Harvard Square
Three floors of tacos in Harvard Square. The rooftop bar is the move in summer - margaritas overlooking Brattle Street. Fast, fresh, open stupid late (until 2am weekends). Breakfast burritos save lives. Not the most authentic, but exactly what you need at 1am.
Inman Square
1Frequently 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.