Angela's Cafe Orient Heights

In town for a family event, found this restaurant on Google Maps & decided to try it out. Came in with a party of 6, greeted by friendly staff & beautiful atmosphere. Sat and waited on within 5 min of entering the building. Great customer service followed by delicious food!

We ordered two chilaquiles and this isn’t way to setting up items expensives to “mexican food” like this, and also how’s it possible that when you sit down to eat, they give you more than when you order to take out? Very disrespectful to deliveries and take out orders and I’m upsetting above how’s customer service going at all there.

Angela’s was the perfect spot for recovery after a strong tequila night! Our big group had a great time—despite no weekend reservations, we didn’t wait long. The food was fast, delicious, and just what we needed. The service was fantastic, making the experience smooth and relaxing. Highly recommend!

With such a kind staff (5 star) and awesome decor (5 star) I really wanted to love the food here but just couldn’t. I have been aware of Angela’s because of their other location in East Boston and have always wanted to try it so came to the Orient Heights location on a whim when we were in the area. The staff is really great and warm and welcoming, and the traditional Mexican decor makes it feel homey but the food is reaaaalllly lacking unfortunately. It’s really is not authentic when you compare to food in Mexico which I’ve had the pleasure to have several times. It always isn’t specifically “Puebla” food, it’s pretty run of the mill Mexican dishes from any state of Mexico. The mole poblano is about the most poblano thing on the menu. When we came in and saw it was empty save for 4 tables of all white families eating (I’m white too so no hate) my first thought “hm…..no Mexicans eating here, will the food be good?” My El Salvadoran husband asked himself the same thing….anyways we were right…the food is VERREEY bland Americanized Mexican food. We got the guacamole, it was SO overly lemony and lacking salt, and for some reason every other table in the place had salt and pepper on the table except ours and we were to ashamed to ask for one hahaha so that is on us….the chips are clearly fried in house but they were way over cooked and filled with oil and had that slightly burnt taste. The salsas they give with the chips and guacamole really appear to be from a jar but I might be wrong but they are def not Mexican salsas de molcajete. I got enchiladas Rojas and my husband enchiladas de mole and again everything was so bland, especially the mole which was hugely disappointing as that is supposed to be a hugely flavorful dish from Puebla. The chicken filling was the most bland, flavorless, pulled shredded chicken…we were so surprised. Anyways being 100% honest we ate it all because it was overall fine, we were starving, it just tasted like nothing… My recommendations for more authentic flavorful Mexican food in MA: -Tenoch (multiple locations-Somerville, Medford, Melrose, etc) -Eloti (multi locations in Revere), -La Oaxaqueña in Everett and Revere -and if you ever find yourself in Western MA, La Veracruzana.

Being from California and also having been to Mexico I’m always looking for a great Mexican joint with bonus points for good location and this place is the ultimate check off for it. Conveniently located near the train station at Orient Heights and just outside of Winthrop, this spaciously open and brightly colored restaurant offers both delectable food sweet friendly service too! I’ve had the chilequiles which are AMAZING but I craved French toast so opted for Angela’s special which was just as appetizing. This is a must come for your spring/summer lunch!!

Had a great breakfast with two work colleagues before dropping one of them off at the airport. The French Toast was so delicious and I thought the portion of food was plentiful. Great atmosphere and very nice staff. I will make sure to bring the wife here one day for breakfast as we love finding great breakfast spots for weekend breakfasts together.

What a great find! I came to East Boston for a vaccine and was hungry so googled a good place to eat nearby. What a delight this place is. Delicious homemade everything! The guacamole was sensational and came out in a matter of minutes in a beautiful stone bowl. I also ordered 2 fish tacos that were tasty, fresh and satisfying. They are app size but you could order 4 and have a full meal if you are hungry. I also had a hibiscus drink that was made from the flowers not a mix. My waitress Paolo was charming and friendly. This place is a winner and I will be back with my wife and kids. It’s 18 minutes from home but we go to other places that far away and this is a simple but wonderful place that one wants to support. Bravo Angela’s Cafe - A Taste of Puebla

This could've been a four but unfortunately the service wasn't the best. We received incorrect orders after being asked a few detailed questions on preperation for each entree from our waitress. Once we mentioned if we can get what we ordered we got a look like it was our fault and our orders were still incorrect second time. We ate our food regardless. The food was good but the customer service was not unfortunately. I will give this place one more try in the future and hopefully i can change my rating.

This restaurant was located in the corner of my airb&b and I kept seeing it so full of people so I decided to give it a try for brunch. We did have to wait a bit since we were a party of 6 and had luggage. They were super accommodating and allowed us to put our luggage by the hostess area. I ordered their huevos poblanos which came with refried beans, scrambled eggs with cactus and ham, avocado, homemade potatoes and side of tortillas. It came with a chipotle sauce that I asked for on the side and it was delicious. The eggs with the cactus gave it a distinct but very tasty flavor and all the other flavors on the plate meshed well. The iced coffee was strong just how I like it. The only thing I wouldn't recommend ordering is their French toast since it is basically just white bread dipped in egg batter; they do not use any special bread to make the French toast fluffier. Their prices are very affordable, they have an outside seating area as well and everyone is very friendly. If you are in Boston and are in the mood for some Mexican breakfast, lunch or dinner, you should give this restaurant a try.

This place checks ALL the boxes for me: Small local place Only would find this place when we search on Yelp Very Friendly staff Made an immediate recommendation when I said I was hungry. Coffee was very good and not too hot. Refills multiple times from multiple people. Menu was a good selection of Mexican breakfast items Food was ordered and came out in 5 minutes Delicious food, great chorizo, great refried beans. Still friendly staff. So go we got some refried beans to go!!!! Don't sleep on this place.

10/10! Amazing location, GREAT staff, n PHENOMENAL food! The atmosphere makes anyone feel welcoming, All in all what a great spot for breakfast

I tried the carne asada . It tasted really fresh and tasty . It did not taste greasy . The service is very good . The vibe is super friendly. I will definitely come again .

Oh my goodness the food was so delicious here. Authentic Mexican breakfast was so amazing. The restaurant is easy defined, the staff are very friendly, and the restaurant is very clean ! You definitely have to check this place out!

I'm in a handful of local foodie groups on Facebook (surprise, surprise). Someone had asked about where in the area to find great, authentic, Mexican cuisine. Angela's came highly recommended, and I was recently able to try it out. I have to admit, I am wrestling with this one. It is my opinion the food is as authentic as it gets. Thus, it is hard for me to criticize as this is not Americanized, nor is it something I grew up eating. I will proceed with caution, and try to remain as fair and balanced as I can. I had the opportunity to try: - Adobo Poblano: The chicken was very tender, and the portion was huge. Though, the dish does not lie in the chicken, it lies in the sauce (pun not intended, but it works, so I'll take it!) This sauce is at the base of my quandary. As I understand, it is made from two kinds of [mild] chile, accented by garlic, oregano, and bay leaves. It had solid flavors, and was not overdone or overpowering by any means. The notes from the sauce were subtle, but lacking "oomph" for my taste. It felt somewhere between bland and flavorful - enough to elevate the chicken a little, but it still felt like something was missing, not necessarily heat. - Guacamole: This was excellent. I did not feel there was anything I would have done differently if I were making it myself. The texture, proportions/balance, salt, and acid levels were all 100% on point. - House Margarita: I will give Angela's points for making it boozy. However, the marg didn't work for me as it tasted a little harsh. I learned from a bartending YouTube channel that different kinds of tequila in an overall recipe can make a margarita go from amazing to awful. Thus, perhaps just a spirit choice led to some kind of conflict in the glass. - Chips & salsa: These are some of the best homemade chips I've had in a Mexican restaurant anywhere. They were cooked to perfection, with just the right consistency, and just enough oil still remaining. While not salted, the oil helped salt from the shaker stick. I enjoyed the sauces for dipping as well. They were distinct and interesting. However, the ramekins they were served in, combined with a more watery consistency made dipping a large chip next to impossible. Now, since I was (and still am) willing to give Angela's the benefit of the doubt, I would have awarded four stars. However, the service left much to be desired as I found it very inattentive. There was a longer than normal wait for our orders to be taken, and then for someone to come by when we were done eating. When we'd requested the check and some bags for the to-go containers, we found our request immediately forgotten and had to flag down a server and remind him we were waiting. If the restaurant was at capacity with one waiter, I would have been more understanding. Yet, this didn't seem to be the case, and is the reason for a lost star. Thus, where it comes to the food, the experience wasn't mind-blowing. However, I think that's kind of the point - the dishes are meant to be authentic and homestyle. I do not believe this is a place where the chef hopes the Michelin guide would award them some stars. The service definitely needs some refining, as it threw a significant wrench in what would have otherwise been a four-star experience.

I love Angela's! The staff is so friendly. They speak English and Spanish- for the non Spanish speakers who might be intimidated about visiting & thinking you have to know Spanish. Drinks are delicious! Never had a bad drink! Often the owner is around assuring everything is well and people are taken care of. I love the ambiance. Any holiday that comes around, they decorate accordingly. Usually a line on weekends for breakfast/brunch. I told my boyfriend, I sometimes miss working in the food industry; and if I were to go back, I'd work for a place like Angela's because I've seen how well the owner takes care of his staff & interacts with his customers. I do have to try dinner! Oh, last but not least, they throw some pretty loud and fun ruckus for a birthday (if you request). Check out Angela's!!

Fantastic Mexican food. Great mole, guacamole, albóndigas, ceviche and beautifully cooked black beans. Been awhile since we have had excellent Mexican food. This place does it well.

If you're looking for authentic Mexican food, look no further - this spot has amazing food and drinks! The margaritas are delicious! Our favorites and go-tos include the tacos, the mole and of course the guacamole! Very fresh and generous sized portions without having to compromise on the taste, so yummy! Great and friendly staff as well!

ATHENTIC MEXICAN BREAKFAST!! Oh my gosh! I forgot to take a picture. I couldn't stop myself from eating. I was enjoying it so much. I ordered the Huevos Rancheros with green salsa and added avocado and chicken. My partner got the same plate but with red salsa and chorizo. He loved the sauce! Tres leches to finish! It was perfect. Delicious!

Food is great but they get my order wrong every time I call in. I make sure to repeat it several times and it's still wrong. Very frustrating. I guess no more takeout for me and I just have to dine in.

We are currently finishing breakfast here at Angela's - The staff is friendly- the service is quick- The food is AMAZING!!! Our food came within 15 mins of us arriving! Coffee while nothing special is perfect!!! When our food came out we dove right into it as it looked so good and none of us got pictures!!! Highly recommend if you are looking for good Authentic Mexican food!! Menu looks amazing and wish we were staying longer to try lunch and dinner cause this would be a regular spot for us to enjoy!! As my hubby said " it ticks all the boxes"

I've been here a few times for breakfast and dinner. The breakfast is very good and fresh. They have a mix of typical American breakfast fare as well as latin American. I recently had their pollo mole. The sauce was addictive. The chicken was just meh, but you probably don't want overly seasoned chicken with a beautiful sauce like mole.

I first came to this restaurant in the evening in search if a good margarita (if you look at my reviews you know I love margaritas!). The margarita was strong but didn't have flavor. I also ordered guacamole from my table and it was lack salt, lime and flavor. My friend ordered a passionfruit margarita and she said the same thing it was strong but had no flavor. Fast forward to the morning! I had the centro American breakfast that was delicious. The beans was perfection and the scrambled eggs was on point. They also served FRESH orange juice. The price was also very reasonable. If my flight back to NY wasn't so early I would eat there again. I took off one star because of the flavorless guacamole and margarita. Their breakfast made up for it tho. I saw other people ordering traditional Latin breakfasts and their plates look great! Come for breakfast and leave satisfied!

I go here a lot for breakfast or do a takeout order on their burritos. The staff is really welcoming and create a happy environment for everyone.

There was a long wait so definitely get here early to get yourself on the waiting list. We started off the meal with mango and strawberry margaritas. The mango one used real pulp mango juice which I enjoyed but my boyfriend preferred margaritas at other establishments. But let me tell you: these Pancakes were the best I've ever had in my life!!! (So good I have to capitalize the P in Pancakes - just out of respect for the Pancake Chef and Pancakes themselves). I wish there was an Angela's closer to where I live just for the pancakes. I ordered the dulce de le - a bit hesitant since I was nervous it would taste more like a dessert. The huevos rancheros were tasty but not generous in portion size. The other meal ordered at the table was Angela's special - a bit soft bacon but honestly a solid breakfast special. Please please please. Order the dulce de leche pancakes - you won't be disappointed!!

Went there for brunch with a friend as it was near my hotel. The ambiance was cozy and it was fairly busy. Got the breakfast burrito and it was good. Service was great, she followed up with us often.

Had not been back to Angela's in many years and wondered if it was still as good. We were pleasantly surprised. The chicken mole was delicious! It was my first time trying it. The accompanying beans, rice and tortillas were flavorful and a great complement to the mole. The tostadas were also incredible.The waitstaff was fine. We actually had two servers bringing our food. It was not busy. Did not like the music playing in the background. More traditional Mexican music would have been better. looking forward to going back again soon.

It doesn't get better than this! We arrived at a busy time but we didn't have to wait long. The wait staff set up a new table just for us. The majority of the customers were speaking Spanish as the owners are originally from Mexico City, but English was also fine. My cafe con leche was great and we shared a small guacamole that was freshly made and mild with freshly toasted homemade tortilla chips. I ordered the chilaquiles with a combination of red and green sauce (because I couldn't decide). It was great! The green sauce is nicely mild and sour as you would expect from a tomatillo based sauce and the red sauce was spicy and flavorful but too so spicy that it overpowered the subtler flavors of the fresh corn tortillas. Fresh crumbled queso fresco was sprinkled over the top with sliced avocado. Unfortunately I was so hungry that I dug in before taking a photo. ;-) My daughter had a vegetarian breakfast burrito with a side of home style potato hash browns. Her tortilla was moist and fresh and she was happy with it. Despite being busy and packed with a wait line, the wait staff was kind, prompt and attentive. All the wait staff took care of everyone, we were frequently checked on and it was appreciated. There's a bar seating area, which is perfect for one or two people together, great art on the wall, tables that they will move around to accommodate larger groups, and it was decorated for the holidays while we were there. Photos from key locations in Mexico City decorate the entrance. Confirmed with the owner that they make their own fresh tortillas every day. That's the authentic special ingredient you can expect here. Will gladly return! Highly recommend.

I want to thank my fellow Yelpers for recommending me to Angelas. When I see excellent five star reviews (or even four stars) from solid Yelpers- with a lot of information in the review I appreciate it. I knew when I got here things would be fantastic and they were. You don't need my review but I will say I agree with the comments about how fresh everything is. Guacamole is truly one of the best I've had. And the sauces and the chips that accompany the guac are above any regular restaurant. I had the Sopa Azteca and the ceviche tostada and my husband had a typical burrito. I did not take a picture of the burrito because well, it's a damn burrito. But when he cut it open it was amazing and I wish I'd taken a picture of it it was very good. Don't forget the salty spicy rimmed margarita.

Today my wife decided to start our Son's Birthday Celebration at Angela's. Service was exceptional. Food was amazing.Thank you Angela's for an Excellent Service.

This was the place to be on a Sunday morning for brunch. There was quite the wait and we were able to snag a table after 30min or so. The service was pretty disappointing and it was clear that they were understaffed. The food took over 30min to come to the table and we never had our waters refilled through our entire meal. They were out of orange juice as well, which seemed strange. The food was above average and there are many things I'd like to try on their menu. My Eggs Florentine was cooked perfectly and I enjoyed the potatoes but I did think the portion size was small. They have great reviews and I still want to try it again when they fix their staffing problems.

Love this place for breakfast, the employees are great love having a quick chat with them. The food is great . Their Horchata is some of the best in town. Perfect breakfast/ lunch spot.

Excellent pancakes, great service and great ambience. Everyone was super friendly and it was awesome.

Delicious treat in Orient Heights. Sat at the bar in an open seat and had prompt, friendly service. I ordered a passion fruit margarita and the queso fundido. The margarita was delicious with a half salt and half Tajin rim. The queso fundido was proper, had a nice cheese pull and amazing taste. Queso fundido is not supposed to be a liquid dip so if you're looking for "cheese dip" that is not the dish. You wouldn't order lasagna and get mad it's not a ravioli.

Hands down the BEST Mole in the city... and their customer service is always so welcoming, warm, thankful - this is a family owned restaurant and they deserve all the success. I love this place... forget just East Boston, this is one of Bostons gems!! GO!! (Chicken Mole Burrito, extra Mole!)

I've been a big fan of the Eagle Hill location for a long time and finally got to check out the Orient Heights location--it lives up to the hype. Basically identical, just a larger interior. Food is still great, made fresh and quick with quality ingredients. Love the drinks: they are strong and large! One of the very best places for Mexican food in New England! Try the chicken quesadilla!

I went to Angela's cafe for the first time today and I have never experienced service like this. Hannah was our server and from the beginning we noticed how hostile she was towards us. Hannah proceeded to give us attitude, interrupt us, and even raised her voice. I have never been disrespected in a restaurant setting like this.

Absolutely delicious - I have been coming here for years and can't believe I haven't left a Yelp review yet. This is easily one of the best restaurants in the city (by my own account) and as further evidenced by a conversation I overheard between a patron and server last night. The patron explained they were visiting from (insert country) and had eaten at Smith and Wollensky the evening prior. Their meal at Angela's (which looked to be the carne asada) was much better. Favorites include the gordita with chorizo, fish tacos, tacos al pastor and tacos arabe. Absolutely divine. Cozy ambience and delicious drinks as well.

Excellent food. I had two different pork tacos and my husband had steak and eggs. Everything made to perfection. Wait staff attentive and friendly. Would highly recommend!!!!

We are from out of state and just happened upon this cute little cafe and are so glad we did! We ordered the Angela's special breakfast to share and my husband got 2 Al Pastor tacos. The Angela's special breakfast was huge and included 3 eggs, 3 bacon, 3 sausage, amazing home-style potatoes and 2 mini (but really not small) pancakes and everything was delicious! My husband loved his tasty tacos too! The staff was super friendly and we will visit again when we come back to Boston for sure!

The best coffee I have tried in a long time! It's not your regular coffee, but I forgot the name of it. They prepare it in house though. The service was also excellent. Very friendly and attentive staff. Very relaxed ambiance, I loved that is very family friendly. I will definitely be going back.

I have lived in the Beachmont area of Revere for 7 years and have driven by Angelas more times than I can count. I've heard others say how good it was but admittedly, my husband does not like Mexican food (I mean, really?) so it's never been a priority to try. However, last week I finally went for lunch with my 1 year old. Other than dropping food on the floor, my baby is pretty good in restaurants and it gives me someone to dine with when my friends are busy. She got a kids cheese quesadilla which is as basic as it gets, but I ordered the Tinga (beef) burrito. Holy cow it was delicious! Stuffed with shredded beef, onions, rice, beans, sour cream, cheese, pico de gallo, and guacamole. I ate the whole thing! Looking at their menu, there are plenty of husband friendly items so I think I'll encourage him to give this a try. It's also very tastefully decorated in there. Not that it should matter, but it was nice to bring my kiddo somewhere I didn't feel like I had to keep her from touching anything. The staff was extremely hard working and friendly. I noticed they all pitched in to help each other, which is impressive. I will be back to keep working my way down that menu. If the burrito is any indication, it will be a delicious ride!

was not impressed at all, I think their breakfast is why they are popular. went for lunch beer was warm, the tortillas were raw on the gorditas and they charge you for everything I asked for chips with our ceviche and we were charged there was littered a spoonful of salsa on the gorditas and they also charged for that. Just raise the prices a bit but charging clients that way is the wrong way to do it. Will not return nor recommend. only hot sauce is Tabasco come on is this really a Mexican restaurant?

Love love love Angela's cafe! This is one of the best places in Boston for Mexican brunch (although their dinner options are also pretty good as well!). Honestly you can't go wrong with anything on their menu but I would personally recommend their chilaquiles. Their mole poblano also packs a ton of flavor although when I had it I found that the meat was a little tough/dry. The inexpensive prices at Angela's cafe is also another huge plus. Angela's has two locations in East Boston, the food is fantastic at both. I do prefer the Orient Heights location because it's more spacious and has more street parking available compared to their Eagle Hill spot.

This place rocks. Ive loved everything I've eaten here, for breakfast or lunch has been fantastic. Be prepared to wait, because it's not that big and it's very popular. Worth the wait!

My husband and I had a delicious dinner. He had a pork burrito which he said was very tasty. I had a bean and cheese quesadilla which was delicious with guacamole and pico de gallo and sour cream. I also had a delicious bowl of Aztec soup which was also delicious! Wait staff was very friendly. Everything was very clean inside and we will definitely come back when we are in the neighborhood!

A hidden gem in East Boston! We came here for breakfast and did have to wait about 30-40 min but was so worth it! The prices are affordable and reasonable, cheaper than Boston proper. I don't have a sweet tooth but loved the dulce de leche pancakes. The huvero rancheros were so so good! Would likely recommend skipping on the drinks, found them to be just average. Would highly recommend this place for a weekend breakfast!

Meh. Just average. The waitresses are fast and friendly but that's the only high point. In the area around the airport, there aren't many options. The food was hot and fresh but largely lacking in taste. Very bland. Overall, I'd keep walking if I were you.

Mi esposa y yo hemos ido a tener brunch por mas de dos años al menos un fin de semana por mes. Esta vez mostramos nuestro descontento for falta de profesionalismo y poca empatía de parte de las personas en la puerta. Tienen una zona de espera de al menos 2x1.5 de area y es imposible que las 14 parties que están en la waitlist esperen todas juntas en esa area. Pues nosotros decidimos esperar en el carro hasta el momento de ser notificados por mensaje o llamada comp siempre lo hacemos y nunca habíamos tenido problema hasta hoy. La señorita nos mintió al decir que nos habían llamado cosa que nunca paso, recibimos el mensaje de que nuestra mesa estaba lista y nos tardamos menos de 2 minutos en llegar, le mostré el mensaje al muchacho y se nego a considerar al menos dejarnos coger asiento despues de la siguiente persona, Angela's ha sido un excelente lugar para mi esposa y para mi para llevar algún familiar que nos visita, pero despues de esta desafortunada experiencia, no lo haremos más.

Delicious Mexican food! Beautiful restaurant and great menu and service! 10/10!!!!!!!!!!

Delicious! Most authentic Mexican food you can ask for. The breakfast Chilaquiles are as the most phenomenal food among any other restaurants. This place located in East Boston, some hidden gems live long misses! I love how friendly and sweet the people are there. It was like sunshine on my last Sunday morning

Delicious. I had the huevos poblanos. Came with a big fresh slice of avocado and legit refried beans. The whole plate was good but the potatoes stole the show. They were perfect--just a bit spicy. Good price and the nicest waitress in the whole Boston area, I'm pretty sure. Sat on the patio where one little dog and two little kids were perfectly behaved. Pleasant surprise If I lived here I'd be a regular.

Breakfast burritos are a huge disappointment. We added sausage to one and bacon to another one. The burritos were small and had barely any sausage or bacon. It was also advertised to have avocado, onions, peppers, mozzarella and sour cream. These ingredients too were scarce or missing. I could not taste any cheese and there was no sour cream included. We got take out and none was even provided on the side. There were two tiny slices of avocado. We also ordered chocolate pancakes and those were a miss too. They forgot to add the chocolate chips! 45.00 for 3 burritos and pancakes and a very disappointing breakfast. We have heard great things about this place but unfortunately our food was just ok.

Really good tamales and enchiladas. The flan was also excellent.

I love the chilaquiles and the Hibiscus water. I was kind of exceptic of having good Mexican food outside of Mexico, but this place surprised me. The service was also very good. I fully recommend it!

Haven't been in the the area where I grew up in ages. Wow, what a nice surprise to find Angela's. Everything about this place is great. Great food, friendly staff, lots of happy people having a great time. Easy access from Orient Heights station too. Highly recommended!

This place is a staple of East Boston. Great food and the service feels like you are home. I love that they know me and what my order is. I decided to change it up this time and they did not disappoint!! Love you guys!!

Okay. The place is beautiful and well decorated. The staff is super kind and alert. Food doesn't take too long I would say for the amount of people all ordering at the same time. The only thing is obviously the wait. It's terrible. There's literally no system. Just hours of wait. It feels crowded. Just not the vibes. The food is good, but not worth the wait. If you go and there's no wait for the breakfast, then you will love this place. The waffle is sooo good. Literally melts in your mouth! But if you go on a day where the wait is an hour, the food could never be good enough to make that okay. And if there is food that good, this ain't it. Enjoy!