Chilacates

"Chilacates is Boston’s homegrown answer to Chipotle. You pretty much can’t go wrong anywhere on the menu, from the tacos to the tortas to the burritos stuffed to the gills with rice, beans, cheese, pico de gallo, and meat (the pork en chile verde is particularly hard to beat). There are locations all over the city now, including Jamaica Plain, South Boston, Mission Hill, and more." - Erika Adams, Rachel Leah Blumenthal

"Like all things from Chilacates, a local chain, the torta is a must-try. One can fill a torta with any one of 11 toppings; a few unique options for the Boston torta world include grilled shrimp, lengua (beef tongue), and papas con chorizo (potatoes and Mexican chorizo). Add an agua fresca to the order to round out a perfect meal. Find locations in Jamaica Plain (two), Mission Hill, the South End, Roslindale, and Chestnut Hill." - Karen Wilber

"The Joint in Jamaica Plain (605 Centre St., Boston) is closed, with plans to turn it into a boozy, sit-down version of the growing Chilacates chain called Chilacates Cantina." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal

"Erin Kuschner's neighborhood favorite, visited frequently." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal

"Chilacates offers a variety of tacos with traditional meats like al pastor, carnitas, and lengua. The owner, Socrates Abreu, is inspired by Sonoran cuisine and incorporates influences from Acapulco." - Terrence Doyle