Cafetal Quilombo Cafe
Mexican restaurant · Beacon Hill ·
Hearty Mexican & American coffee drinks, tamales, tortas & baked goods
Hearty Mexican & American coffee drinks, tamales, tortas & baked goods
"Have you ever been so deep in thought during a work meeting that your superiors praise such dedicated engagement, but it's really the chile rellenos burrito from Cafetal Quilombo on the brain? Same. The burrito in question from this Beacon Hill cafe has an ideal marriage of tender charred pepper, gooey queso, and fried-then-softened egg batter that just works when wrapped into a tortilla with rice and beans. Don't miss their breakfast burritos, either." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley
"Have you ever been so deep in thought during a work meeting that your superiors praise such dedicated engagement, but it's really the chile rellenos burrito from Cafetal Quilombo on the brain? Same. The burrito in question from this Beacon Hill cafe has an ideal marriage of tender charred pepper, gooey queso, and fried-then-softened egg batter that just works when wrapped into a tortilla with rice and beans. Don't miss their breakfast burritos or iced horchata lattes, either." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley
"One should pair the hearty, warming fare here, like tacos, chilaquiles, and quesabirria, with a horchata latte or an Aztec cocoa. The tamale menu showcases the beauty and variety of ingredients Cafetal Quilombo Cafe makes available to its customers, including a satisfying array of vegetarian and vegan tamale options, such as nopales, chile, Central American greens, sweet corn, beans and cheese, and more." - Laura LeMoon
"Textureless scrambled eggs that lose their appeal after a few bites have no place at Cafetal Quilombo. The breakfast burrito at this Mexican counter spot on Beacon Hill is stuffed with a fried egg—and the crisp, buttery edges hold their shape when folded in with melty cheese, ham, and bacon. It’s all swaddled in a smaller-than-usual flour tortilla, resulting in a snack-sized situation that’s like a Hot Pocket, except better. And without the risk of burning your mouth." - kayla sager riley, gabe guarente, aimee rizzo
"On Beacon Hill, Cafetal Quilombo began offering Mexican-style coffee in 2015; owners Heri Magdalena and Maria De Luna brought experience from a tortillería in Mexico and Magdalena’s background repairing equipment at Uptown Espresso (now part of Fonté), but they initially struggled to find customers for the niche until they broadened the concept and added food — notably tamales De Luna makes from scratch — which helped the café gain traction." - Naomi Tomky