Taqueria Jalisco

Vibrant and homey. East Boston's Taqueria Jalisco, while a short T ride (Blue line - Wood Island) or car ride from the heart of Boston, is certainly worth the trek for fresh Mexican fare. The sauces and salsas are top-notch and the food is prepared the old-fashioned way, from the soul. There are a few tables and counter seats so come early. Taqueria Jalisco adds a personal touch to each bite, whether it is the warm chips to dip into chunky salsa, piping hot homemade corn tortillas, or the three sauces/salsas (spicy red chili pepper, avocado-based, and sweet) that are served with the meal. Start off with a chicken tamal served inside a steaming corn husk. The hearty masa (corn dough) of the tamal pairs nicely with the shredded chicken dipped in slightly spicy green chili pepper sauce. While it is of course recommended to get tacos, don't forget about the plates. Carne con chile roja (also available in verde - green) is spicy and meaty. The red sauce is the perfect amount of heat with a generous portion of cubed tender pork. The taco combination plate is a great way to sample three different tacos (chicken, beef, pork, carnitas) served with the fresh soft corn tortilla and plenty of cilantro and onion. The tacos are even better with a squirt of lime and one of the delicious sauces. The plates also come with creamy refried pinto beans and yellow rice.