Cafetal Quilombo Cafe

"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

"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

"Allow us to introduce you to some incredible tamales. Cafetal Quilombo is a counter service Mexican restaurant, and while you could get tacos or a burrito, you’re here for the tamales—especially the green chicken one doused in homemade salsa. This place also doubles as a coffee shop, so a creamy iced horchata latte is a thing that you can (and absolutely should) order along with your tamales. photo credit: Erin Lodi" - Aimee Rizzo