Yellow Door Taqueria

I typically order take out from Yellow Door Taqueria in Lower Miller. I didn’t realize the menus were slightly different. Overall, I recommend the food and restaurant. We ordered a few different things: On sundays, they have $1 oysters We started off with some mocktails - presentation was really nice and overall it was a nice drink. It like the ginger beer & lime combo. The chips, queso and guacamole are a great way to start your meal. I tried two new items: spicy tuna tartare and carnitas tacos. They weren’t my favorite.

I ordered some food items to be delivered. Upon arrival the food was lukewarm only. But the taste was really good. I had a cheese quesadilla, patatas bravas and nachos. The seasoning of the food was quite good in my opinion, however, I did not always understand the dishes and the sauces that came with them, which in the end was not too important, as I ate everything with everything.

Skip this spot!!!! & if you’re poc I promise you won’t like it at all. So UNSEASONED 1. the food was so bad. Literally so UNFLAVORFUL, DRY AND the tacos came COLD…? We ordered the chips and guacamole ($13) and they have a SMALL BOWL only half full of guacamole. We had to ask our server about it because it felt like we were scammed. The service was fine, server was nice and replaced our guacamole for a proper one after we complained. The drinks were sickeningly sweet… came with spiral straws?? Like for children?? Overall would not recommend this spot, the food was not enjoyable and it’s honestly unacceptable for the price. (6-8 dollars each for a taco). If you wanna go to a spot that has better drinks and tacos go to La borrachito in Seaport instead of this place.

Their spicy peach margarita is the best drink I’ve ever had in a Mexican restaurant. Made with a warmed cinnamon stick and star anise. Creative street tacos and great service.

Great place. The staff was very friendly, gave us good options on the specials of the day. We got unlimited oysters if you order a cocktail, both the cocktail and the oysters were great. I highly recommend the Jalapeño margarita. We had 3 tacos each, delicious!

The food and dessert were really delicious! The servers were super friendly and accommodating for myself and my toddler; as the restaurant was very busy at the time I arrived (around 7 PM). The portions and the prices were pretty good in my opinion! The churros were delicious, the sauce perfectly paired with it. The elote was a little spicy, but very well seasoned so perfect for the spicy food lovers. I got a passion fruit marg with a tahin* rim, probably wouldn’t get that again only because the flavors didn’t go well together. I’m more of a mango marg girl. But the food and dessert were definitely great, I will be back!

The vegan taco wasn't spicy but was listed as spicy. Other vegetarian spicy dishes are spicy and can't be made without being spicy. It tastes great just needs to be described better.

Well designed taco joint. Clearly a lot of time and attention went into the decor, and the menu. The service was good and the food was incredible. The menu is pretty bare bones, and the pricing is on par for what you'd expect from the area. Good spot for a date or a meetup with friends.

I came here with my friends for apps and drinks. I really liked the patatas bravas and the nachos. The drink menu was also impressive. I recommend the cranberry and hibiscus margarita and the mezcal paloma. The service was fast and accommodating even with no prior reservations. The bar area and dining area were is decorated well and has cute signs for pictures.

I really love the vibe of this place every time I walk by because it looks so fun and inviting, they're always playing great tunes, and they have really nice-looking outdoor seating. I really needed the food to live up to it, but for me, it wasn't quite there! The cocktails were great! The margarita I got was cold and delicious. We started with some elote which I thought could not be bad, but honestly it wasn't that great! The corn wasn't that sweet. It tasted fine but overall was underseasoned and just tasted like corn with a little bit of cotija. The tacos themselves are pretty good. I got a fish taco and a duck one, and my wife got two veggie ones. The tortillas weren't the freshest tasting and had a little staleness to them, and the protein in the tacos was way overpowered by the other fixings on them. Honestly though - I'd DEFINITELY come back here because the service is fantastic and friendly and the ambiance is so nice. Great spot to have a nice cocktail or drink outside with your friends, but I'd say if you're looking for a high quality delicious Tex-Mex meal, I'd try elsewhere.

One of my favorite Boston taco stops for an easy dinner out with reliably tasty and creative tacos and excellent cocktails - especially their flavored and frozen margaritas! Their chips and dip options, nachos, elote and patatas bravas are all excellent sharing appetizers. I especially like the fish, birria, and duck tacos but they have a broad selection of great options. Service is fast and friendly and the restaurant space is charming with lots of outdoor seating!

Overall: in a vacuum the drinks, tacos, chips were incredibly tasty. On the other hand it's really hard to justify a $7 taco coming from LA in the land of $1.50 tacos. I will say this is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in terms of quality. I would definitely come back if I really craved tacos. Food: we ordered an insane spread of tacos and without going into detail about each of them just one you're getting a sizable amount of meat, dressing and vegetable ingredients that blend really well in flavor crispy/crunchiness/ etc. The drinks were intensely strong (coconut margarita) with not enough of the coconut flavor. Ambience/Decor/Service: I can't say too much about the ambience/decor because we sat outside in the heated area picnic tables. But the service was pretty fast considering we were outside and they even accommodated us with a chair.

The beef birria tacos were really good!! It was crunchy and the sauce was just perfect! The crispy pork belly was really really dry. The coconut shrimp was ok. We did not like the service! We had reservation and took a while to get seated, mostly because there was no one out at the front. Once we got seated, our waiter took a long time to ever get us anything we needed. We ended up asking someone else to give us a check because our waiter disappeared.

Dimly lit neighborhood taco hot spot with surprisingly delicious tacos and margs. My husband found this place and it wasn't particularly close to our hotel, but was in a neighborhood we've enjoyed in the past and we were able to get a reservation so decided to give it a try. As fans of another dimly lit Boston mexican spot, Lolita, this is definitely more low key and not as loud, but dare I say, equally good food. We started with the Street Corn Nachos because it was a little taste of a few of the appetizers, but there's nothing little about these nachos. It's a quarter sheet pan filled with tortilla chips stacked proportionately with queso, yummy elote, and avocado. TBH I was pretty full after this but decided on a couple of tacos - the birria (because I can't refuse) and the queso carne. They were both a nice size and filled with meat. Really really tasty. Their margaritas and Palomas were really fun and tasty as well - definitely recommend adding that to any meal. Overall, this is a good date night spot, a good night out with friends spot, intimate, yet low key and quiet enough to have a conversation. Would revisit.

Dining out during long weekend is the best. You don't have to wait and you get full attention. Went to the bar on a Friday night so I was able to watch the Celtics game. Dining area was empty and besides the loud group, the atmosphere was pleasant. One taco per plate ($6-9 depending on veggie/meat/fish filling). Higher end taco joint but they use fresh ingredients. Host and staff were very friendly and attentive. Street parking or you can get there by taking the silver line or bus 9 or 11. Bus stop to the restaurant is about 8 mins walk

Last week was my second time at Yellow Door in the South End and was impressed, yet again. The service is always excellent, attentive and welcoming. Our food and drinks all came out promptly, as well. I ordered the strawberry margarita & it was nothing short of refreshing! Paired with Chips and Guac, Nachos, and a potato dish. All were excellent with the right amount of spice. Always will recommend for the price, food, and drinks!

My coworker ordered tequila on the rocks with soda water. What she got was a glass with ice, a shot glass of tequila and a can of soda water. Another coworker ordered ginger ale and was just given a room temp can. We had the guac (good), potatoes (great), and I had the two veggie tacos which were fine but very one note.

This place is perfect for a girl's night out and catching up. We walked in and there was no seating available for the entire night, but the bar is walk-up, so we took a seat at the bar. The ambiance of this place is lively yet still relaxing. We were greeted immediately by the bartender who took our drink orders. I ordered the "You go glen Coco" which is a rum based cocktail. It was sweet and refreshing. For a shared appetizer we ordered the street corn nachos and they were a great portion for the cost. We both ordered one coconut shrimp taco and it was spicy, perfectly seasoned and delicious. Overall, the environment and the quality of food made for a great night out in boston. Our bill came out to just around 100 dollars for three drinks total, the nachos, and two tacos, which isn't too bad at all.

Lively atmosphere and a fun menu. Great drinks and really good guacamole. Service was good.

The patio was cute, the drinks were great + the food was too but it was our server Pablo who made the experience! He was attentive, energetic, and brought amazing energy -- will come back just for Pablo!

We were looking for some place to eat and we happened to stop by, I am familiar with Mexican food and we're really disappointed how they serve the food! We had the elote, the papas, nachos and the ceviche! The food literally didn't taste good, the only thing that we could taste was the spicy! Tuna ceviche that not even had a piece of tuna. Out of that, the service was amazing! The server was attentive and he has no fault about the kitchen.. I wonder why one place across the street was with a ruge line and this place was empty

Tacos of many varieties, vegan options, and mocktails. It was a great place for a group with a variety of dietary restrictions. Service was good and the ambiance was casual but hip and chill. The mocktail selection was pretty decent and the drinks themselves were delicious. We had the ceviche and it was ok. Not sure why they added cucumbers in there because it really took away from the authenticity of ceviche; cucumbers were watery and they didn't add anything to (and diluted) what should be a limetastic refreshing dish. Tacos were amazing. No complaints. Two options for vegans. Lots of options for others.

Always great drinks and tacos at Yellow door. I've been a bunch of times but tried a couple new things this time. Ceviche was good, a little skimpy on the fish quantity but tasted fresh. Dill with it was more a cucumber drink than a pickle drink. It was very refreshing but didn't taste like it had any dill in it. Good value, especially for the neighbors hood. I'll keep coming back because there's always new cocktails rotating in. Love the michelada and a great Bloody Mary as well.

TOGO - ordered the Birria & Queso Carne tacos with a side of rice/beans. Disappointed they didn't include silverware because I was staying at a Hotel. Birra & Queso taco were very similar in taste, but not flavorful. They were nicely put together and I wanted them to be delicious. Rice snd beans were okay. The interior of the restaurant was nicely decorated.

Came here for dinner because we were around the area and wanted some tacos. We felt like the price was quite high for one taco. Yes they do stuff the inside pretty well, but it was still up there for just one ($6-7). We also got their elote which was probably the best item. Everyone here was very attentive and we enjoyed the staff here.

We really needed to feed the kids... so my expectations were on the lower side but man was I wrong. First off they had great outdoor seating. Secondly they were willing to make some off of the menu options for the kids which was rad. The watermelon salad was a huge hit. The quest was pretty good... but the coconut margarita was a surprise hit with me! Craving another days later. The tacos were wonderful - get the beef and chicken and duck. Go here it was a surprisingly great place.

Great food and service love this place perfect night out in Boston. Highly recommend the queso dip with chorizo.

We were organizing a group dinner for six of us, and my friend suggested Yellow Door Taqueria for its good food and drinks. We were able to easily get a reservation on a weeknight at 7pm which is always helpful. There is a great patio out front, but it was too cold for us to sit outside when we were there. Yellow Door has lots of great shareable starters like the nachos and the apple-cranberry salad; the salad was surprisingly good, and I'm glad we ordered it since it was the only greenery on the menu. We all ordered our tacos individually but they came on a large platter; I ordered a carnitas taco and a birria taco, but there were so many delicious options. I definitely enjoyed the carnitas taco more than the birria but both were good. They have lots of fun drinks and while I generally order margaritas at Mexican restaurants, I HAD to have the Resting Peach Face. The drink was delicious but I ended up reverting back to my typical margarita order which was also very good. The restaurant is quite crowded and it can get loud, so it's a fun environment but a little bit tougher to have conversations.

Dinner was decent at this spot! It's a cute little location. There is no visible sign for Yellow Door but you will find it because the door is literally...yellow! Lol We had reservations on a Sunday and were seated on time. I'm a fan of the booths and since I came with a small group, we got the booth. :-) We ordered a mix of tacos between all of us at the table. They serve it family style so they all come out on the same large plate. We ordered the chicken tinga, birria, and carinatas tacos. I didn't really enjoy my tacos as I have a spice sensitivity and I didn't know they would be spicy (for me) so in general go for it, if you can tolerate spice. If not, pick another place. My friends seemed to enjoy their tacos though. We also got wings and the street corn nachos as appetizers. The street corn tacos is enough for the whole table and definitely not for one person alone. They were my favorite part though. I'd go back for the nachos. For a drink I got a piña colada on the rocks -- very good. It's hard to find places that make solid piña coladas. They are also featuring a frozen piña colada but I wasn't a fan. I'll mention that it didn't seem they had soft drinks on tap. Instead you get a glass with ice and a can of the soft drink you ordered. I'm not sure I'll be back for the food, but my drink was good. The vibe is more of a nice spot for drinks and apps. I appreciated the Latin music playlist!! Parking is metered street parking unless it's a Sunday. It is in a bit of a busy area so you may have to walk a little if you park further down. Our server was nice and attentive. Overall decent experience.

The service was excellent and it was very quick! My tacos were delicious, wish I tried others, and I ate them at the bar where seats were available. The drinks here are awesome and strong, again very quick service and great ambience there as well. When in Boston, I'll definitely be back to try other menu options!

We all collectively decided this was the worst Mexican in Boston. We got: chips & guacamole/salsa (chips were stale, guac was solid), chicken tacos (bland), tuna tacos (no defining flavor or texture besides spicy & slimey), and elite corn (one saving grace). Service was also super slow, but it was a cute restaurant.

The ambiance was great , beautiful outdoor seating . We took several cocktails , they were ok . Came very late after we finished our appetizers . Appetizers were good . But the veg tacos were HORRIBLE. The shrimp and chicken tacos were good . Service was ok. I would not recommend if you are a vegetarian .

One of the best brunches I've had in Boston- and I have been to many! Incredible service, margaritas, and food. Highly recommend the Birria Benedict- so good.

Favorite Mexican restaurant I've been to so far in Boston! Stopped by on my way to a show at the Wang Theatre, and was lucky to get seating at the bar (they do walk ins for that). I started off with the raspberry lime margarita, they make all their own syrups for drinks, so everything tastes fresh, flavorful and not too sweet! The raspberry lime margarita was a vibrant pink, and was wonderful. I then ordered two tacos for dinner (I wasn't initially super hungry), and was so pleasantly surprised that these were soft taco shells (made from homemade tortillas)! The fish frito was incredible, the fish was fresh and paired so nicely with the tangy and sweet pineapple salsa and the creamy calabaza puree. The flavor of the charred broccoli was fine (not amazing), and tasted a little weird for a taco (not typical flavors you'd expect on one). Was still tasty though because of the quality of the homemade tortilla! I was so excited about everything I ordered until then I decided to order more food, and asked if there was a vegetarian item with lots of cheese like a quesadilla, and if they had any plant-based protein. The bartender shared that they did have a quesadilla (not on the menu) and a homemade plant-based meat alternative from cauliflower and mushroom. I finished it all (it was so cheesy and the plant-based protein was flavorful)! I also was pleasantly surprised to see it came with homemade guac on the side (which I also obviously finished). The quesadilla was not made with a homemade tortilla, but was still yummy, this is a good option if you're looking for something more filling on the menu and are a vegetarian. Overall, had a wonderful time. Will definitely be back!

Came here for the first time for valentine's day. The tables were really close together which made it a less cozy spot to eat. The menu was smaller than expected and I was a little shocked to see tacos for $7 a piece. Even though the tables were a bit snug, the overall experience was very quick and some of the tables along the walls seemed to have more space. The waiters were really nice and the drinks came out so quickly. They were strong and delirious. The coconut shrimp taco and the pork belly taco were the best ones-- very flavorful and crispy so definitely get these. They put a ton of meat on the tacos but for the carnitas, it becomes a little overwhelming. You get a lot of elote too for an appetizer especially when you share with two people. They're cheesy and spiced well.

It was a gorgeous Sunday in spring, a tacos and margaritas kind of day. So I called Yellow Door and asked for a table for two on the patio later that day. The hostess was amenable. Yay! (I'm not sure if this is a change from last time when I had to reserve through an online system and was threatened with a $40 charge if we didn't show, but it's totally an improvement. Thanks!) There are a lot of patio seats, all painted yellow to match the name. They have picnic table styles and high tops (ours was very comfy). The service was great. The food and drinks came out timely. Our server was friendly and responsive but so were all of the workers. If anyone thought we needed something, they were willing to get it. Not once did we hear the dreaded "I'm not your server." It's nice to see such a big operation (the patio probably triples their capacity) work so smoothly. The tacos are clever, like the original Yellow Door, although all the prices are higher in the South End. We got guac and salsa with chips: $16. Yikes! I'm writing an updated review because they did such a great job with food and service on such a busy evening.

Flavor on the birria was good. Consome we good, but I wish it was spicier. I am more of a crispy taco guy though, and this wasn't crispy - perhaps because it was to go? The elote needed salt and had little to no chili. It desperately needed both

I really wanted to enjoy my meal here but it just was not good but the service was great. I sat at the bar and the bartender was extremely kind and attentive. And once I ordered food it came out quickly and the plate was taken away quickly after I was done. I order a lemonade, the carnitas taco, the beef barbacoa and their coconut ginger shrimp taco which was a special item. The lemonade was extremely tart at first but once the ice started to melt it was nice and refreshing. The shrimp taco ($7) was soooo good. The shrimp were crispy and the mango salsa was fresh with a little bit of a kick. The carnitas taco ($6) meat was dry and there needed to be more salsa or some lime juice but it lacked for much flavor. The beef taco ($7) meat was unbearably dry; I was nearly choking on each bite. Again this needed some more guac and a squeeze of lime. It needed something to wash it down. Even though $6-9 per taco seems like a lot the portion sizes are big for a taco. There was so much filling that you can almost make another taco with the meat that has fallen out.

The only thing good about this restaurant is the atmosphere. There were 4 people in our party and all of us hated our meals. Most of the tacos had unappetizing ingredients which literally caused one of the girls to projectile vomit. Please read reviews and do not go here. Since it was about to rain, we asked to sit inside. Hostess stated that outside was covered and would protect us from rain. This picture is our cover

I love trying all of the many taco places in Boston and I was thrilled to go here while my friend was in town for a visit. As soon as we got there, we could clearly see that they were extremely busy. We made a reservation for 9 and weren't seated until 9:30. It took a while for the table before us to pay and get up and leave. We ordered drinks once we sat down and they came out quickly but our waitress didn't come around for a while to get our food order. They seemed to be understaffed and the waiters had too many tables. Once we did put in our food order, our guacamole came out fast but our tacos took a decent amount of time. Totally understandable with how crazy it was, my friend and I just munched on chips and got another drink while we waited. The drinks were seriously so cute and tasted amazing! The food was delicious! This was my first time trying the trendy birria taco and it was really good! It was messy and fell apart while I was eating it, but I always say the messier the better! The slower service wasn't a big deal considering the circumstances, the thing that put a damper on the evening was the couple at the table seated next to us. The woman apparently ordered a side of sour cream and never got it, and complained loudly about it for the duration of the meal. She became so rude toward the staff at the restaurant and it was clear it was an honest mistake. Overall though, great food but slower service on a busy night.

Went here to the Dorchester Ave location for drinks and food and we had an ok time but I think it everything on menu was overpriced. The food was very good, however the service was not great, not sure if they were understaffed but it took forever to receive everything from drinks, appetizers and dinner. You think with waiting so long they would NOT have charged for the chips and salsa. At the end when we received the check, the tip had already been calculated into bill, so we ended up paying twice as much tip. This is something that should be explained when a bill is given to a group of people. I had a taco, chips, salsa, 1 beer, cost me $80. I felt stupid after this.

The bartender is very knowledgeable about mixing drinks and makes a great Old Fashioned. The atmosphere is also very relaxing.

Drinks were pretty tasty and worth the price. We all really enjoyed the tacos but the tuna tartare was mostly watermelon disguised as tuna. Queso was just ok in my opinion. Service was good. Trendy vibes and fun music. We'd come back.

I really wanted to like this place. It's cute, walkable from our hotel and the server was friendly. Those reasons a bump it up from 2 to 3 . The food was a miss for us. Maybe it was because it was 8pm on a Sunday night? I hope that wouldn't be the case, but regardless, it was off. The good: guac was tasty and the chips had just the right amount of salt. The high end margarita was well worth the extra $2! The bot great: most of our food. The house marg was not good. The carnitas taco meat had a heavy dose of cinnamon that was overpowering. The watermelon salad was "meh". The broccoli taco was ok but underwhelming. The roasted corn had too much cheese on it. Was ok if you scraped most of it off. If we are back in Boston in the neighborhood we might try it again.

Super cute place, good drinks, food depended on what you got. The sweet & spicy wings were amazing, definitely best thing we ordered. Coconut shrimp taco also delicious but only had 2 shrimp. All other tacos (chicken Al pastor, duck, pork belly) were ok. I made a reservation on their website and selected that we were celebrating a birthday, when the host sat us he asked who's birthday we were celebrating, but in the end nothing happened? I understand not every restaurant does something but to ask us while being sat and not do anything is very strange. We also had to ask for our check because we hadn't been checked on. From out of town and we're here for husbands 30th and this was his bday dinner so a little sad.

Wifey has been dying to come here, and it was a disappointment. They have a location in lower mills as well, but we couldn't get a reservation so we took a chance walking in the larger south end location at ink block at 530 on a Friday night. To start, if you don't have a reservation the hostess told us it would be 930 until we got a table due to the reservations, yet half the tables inside and out were empty the entire 45 minutes we dined. Luckily they were able to accommodate us with window bar seating area. I bet they lost a lot of potential business because of those reservations... Anyways, the ambience and decor is nice. It was quite loud inside, so it was hard to hear your conversation but that means it is popular! I was driving so I didn't have a drink but wifey and her brother got the traditional margarita and it was pretty basic. You could really taste the tequila, not in a good way. Onto the food, we started with the corn nachos. They were 3/5, the food came out very quickly after we ordered. The nachos appeared to be fried but maybe a couple of hours ago so they were more like cold and stale instead of crispy and hot. The toppings were good with the different crema, the corn, cheese, and a couple of pieces of avocado. It was fine, but it didn't really standout. Onto the tacos, so they have birria and I love Birria. Unfortunately it was a big let down. The tacos arrived in similar fashion as the nachos, within 5 minutes of ordering the tacos arrived. Mind you they are very generous with their protein portion since it is a $7 taco, but it was just a soggy flavorless birria taco. The tortilla is supposed to be nice and crispy and when you dip it in the sauce, it's supposed overwhelm your palate with the au juis. I also got the steak taco and the chicken tinga. The chunks of steak were quite large so it made it a little difficult to eat after each bite and overpowered the other components of the taco, but the steak was cooked perfectly. Again the tacos were soggy, so overall it was fine. The only item I enjoyed was the chicken tinga taco, it had good flavor, they were generous with the meat, and thankfully the tortilla was not soggy. Wifey had the mushroom taco, she said was no bueno and agreed with me on the birria. She thought the fish taco wasn't bad. The bro felt everything was average to mediocre. The service was also very average. Our server wasn't the most attentive but gave us everything after we had to make eye contact and ask. Overall $120 for mediocre tacos and drinks for 3 people is not my kind of place. The best part of the night was our walk to Whole Foods to grab some dessert after dinner.

Tasty but expensive. The quantity per taco for the cost makes my view of value go down for this place. It is worth visiting once.

Tasty, creative drinks and LOVED that the tacos could be ordered a la carte. I enjoy sampling different kinds, so this was a great way to do so! Service was average. Certainly not bad by any means, but not stellar, either, but still -- no complaints. Standouts were the duck taco (don't knock it til you try it. It was sooo good), the street corn, and the warm churros!

We ate at Yellow Door Taqueria for Sunday brunch while visiting from out of town. We found the menu to be rather limited and over priced; with a focus on overpriced tacos. We went for the avocado tostadas to start as we found it to be a unique menu option, which we enjoyed. We ordered chips and guacamole which was plenty to share amongst our party of five. The guacamole tasted fresh and was probably our favorite part of our meal. The salads were average. Tacos were small considering they are priced at six to seven dollars per taco. We were also shocked to hear they do not serve coffee at brunch. The interior was brightly decorated and inviting. Overall average experience, we were happy to be able to meet up with friends but were not "wowed" by the food.

Delicious food. They offer an array of different tacos that are small, so expect to order many.

First time at yellow door. I had been wanting to come for a while and finally got around to it. We showed up early and they let us sit down right away. We started with chips and guacamole and salsa. So good! The guac has some chunks which some people don't like but I don't mind. Then we got a round of coconut margs, sooo good! I then got a 2nd round of spicy Margs. It had some good kick to it. Then I got duck taco which were weirdly sweet but sooo good. Such a unique flavor. Service was good and fast. No complaints!

You can't go wrong with this spot. The margaritas, house made chips and dips, and tacos make a great meal. Service was fantastic and very attentive. Come here if you have a friend in town and are looking for Mexican! It has a great vibe inside.

Give them a one because the guy I ordered with on the phone was nice, but my chicken was burnt, and the nachos were soggy chicken for the nachos was nasty I'm just disappointed they stuffed everything into a little box for nachos

Unfortunately, Yellow Door did not meet all of my expectations. A trendy Mexican place, this restaurant is popular, and I can see why. However, we felt that it just slightly missed the mark and was a bit more expensive than what I felt was fair. Tacos were small, but piled high with fillings. This made it hard to eat, but definitely made the value increase. The meat was good, but not exactly what we were expecting. Some drinks were better than others - the "waking up in Tijuana" was great, and some others were very good, but unfortunately my margarita tasted like water, for $15. We were a large group, and they were able to accommodate us outside, but at two separate tables. This was communicated to us, so it was not an issue, but worth mentioning. I wouldn't go out of my way to return here, but perhaps if going with a group, I wouldn't oppose.

Here's the deal. This place used to be Lion's Tail, my favorite Boston restaurant. Then the owners changed it to Yellow Door after I had already made my OpenTable reservation for Valentine's Day. We decided to check out the new food since Lion's Tail had been so amazing. The place was slammed (in a good way), so I was glad we had a reservation! We were seated within a few minutes. The tables are pretty crammed together so you don't get much personal space, but in my experience, that's city dining unless you go super upscale. Now, let's talk good and cocktails. The cocktails were solid. I'd give them 4 or 5 stars as stand alones. The Tequila Do You Love Me and the Yellow Rose were hits after our table. They also have drinks on the menu like a classic Cadillac margarita and homemade sangria that I didn't have the chance to try and I'd like to. As for food, we started with the crab tostada and the street corn. My boyfriend liked the street corn a lot. I prefer mine hotter and grilled personally. The food was luke warm by the time we got it. The crab toasted was light and refreshing. It was a little heavy on the dill flavor for me, personally. We then ordered a whole mess of tacos. There are so many kinds from pork belly to fish to carnitas. The fish was my favorite of the evening. The pork belly was okay, but not memorable. My boyfriend had the duck taco and said it was good, not great. There is no dessert menu. So dining stops with dinner. But they do have a hot, chocolate cocktail I didn't try that sounded very dessert-like. All in all, we walked away from the meal satisfied, but not wowed. It's worth eating here if you're in the area, but there's also a lot of WOW-worthy food in Boston.

Decent, nothing memorable. Wasn't bad, wasn't great. Came through with a friend after visiting the SoWa arts and market. We each ordered the Oaxacan Lullaby cocktail, a Tinga chicken taco, charred broccoli taco, and house-made chips & salsa to share. Overall, the flavors were good, a bit mild for my taste. Would have liked the tacos particularly to have a bigger flavor punch! It wasn't busy when we stopped in during a Sunday late afternoon but it seemed lively with a couple parties at the bar and high tables. The decor was a mix of floral designs contrasted with neon lights, including inside the two single restrooms.

I have been trying to go to this place for a long time. Thus I was thrilled to find out they have a second location in the South End. However, I was sadly disappointed by the food. Everything sounded great but it was cold. It seemed like the may have prepared the food and put it together when we ordered. Everything from the tacos to the corn was cold by the time it got to the table. The cocktails were amazing. I would highly recommend the watermelon margarita was the best followed by the coffee cocktails. The service was amazing. Our server did a great job. Super friendly and helpful. He made the experience so much better despite the cold food. I want to return because maybe it was an off day and the ingredients are all things I like. But the food being cold really ruin our time.