The 15 best cheap eats in Boston
Yes, Boston is a notoriously expensive place to live and dine. But there are a few spots where you can get a cheap, tasty meal. The best cheap eats in Boston offer satisfying fare that’s actually delicious. Here are some of our favorites that clock in at around $10 or less……
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El Pelón Taqueria has been a Fenway mainstay for years. While it's known for its giant burritos, don't miss the fish tacos (cornmeal-crusted cod with arbol chile mayo and pickled cabbage) or the tacos caramelos (grilled steak with cheese, hot sauce, salsa fresca, and guac).
Wake Up Call from El Pelon Taqueria
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This is a difficult time for everyone in Massachusetts and restaurants are no different. We have committed to staying open offering curbside pick up and delivery to our customers in an effort to keep our staff employed. It is a struggle even in these limited business conditions but some of our friends have closed completely and we are all in this together so I have signed on to this letter
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"You can't make everybody happy, you're not a taco."
Lucky for us, the Boston area is packed with the little bombs of pure bliss. We asked our WGBH colleagues where they like to go when they're craving tacos, and here's what they had to say:
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El Pelón Taqueria
El Pelón Taqueria is famous for their community-driven efforts, friendly service, welcoming environment, and stacked burrito menu.
The El Guapo is a favorite, made with grilled steak, a healthy portion of Mexican rice and black beans, and the real treat — fried plantains. Top it all off with a healthy layer of jack cheese, fire-roasted salsa, lettuce, and sour cream, and you've got a wicked burrito filled with flavor.
Two locations: 92 Peterborough St., Boston; 2197 Commonwealth Ave., Brighton, elpelon.com
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El Pelon has been a staple in the Fenway neighborhood for over twenty years. It’s the place to go when you’re craving authentic Mexican street food.
The menu has mostly remained the same over the years, with a few additions to keep the regulars intrigued.
If you’re looking to share with the group, go with the Plantains. They’re fried and served with house-made fire roasted salsa to balance out the sweet flavor of the plantain.
The El Guapo Burrito is one of the biggest sellers at El Pelon. Grilled steak, Mexican rice, black beans, fried plantains, jack cheese, fire roasted salsa, romain lettuce and Hood sour cream are all packed in to to make this an unforgettable dish.
With a lot of spicy things, we try to cool it down with crema, which is a traditional Mexican dish where we take hood sour cream and mix it together with buttermilk. The nice creamy texture of hood sour cream really takes the heat off and balances it out nicely.
Customers go crazy for the fried fish tacos. The spice encrusted cod is topped with chile mayo, limed onions, pickled cabbage and cucumbers. You’ll love this one.
Whether it’s Cinco de Mayo or you’re just craving a hearty burrito, El Pelon is the place for you.
Located at Ninety-Two Peterborough Street in Boston and online at El Pelon dot com.
