This review is long overdue - my girlfriend and I stopped by for dinner one night and we were very impressed! The service was quick, despite it being rather crowded. We were seated served very promptly and weren't rushed. We started with delicious chips and guac, which were super good but the portion could have been a bit larger. For the entrees, I opted for a fajita, while my girlfriend got a chimichanga. Her entree was cooked perfectly, fried but not overwhelmingly heavy. So good! Mine was also super good, the warmed tortillas enhanced the flavors of the delicious chicken and vegetables. They were perfectly seasoned and the fajitas were served with delicious sides! In particular, I have to compliment the bathrooms. They wowed us! Stocked perfectly with items for any sort of emergency, spacious, and so clean. Everything was impressive! We will be back!

Really great spot for Mexican food in Harvard Square in a beautiful ambiance. My girlfriend and I stopped by for a midweek dinner-- I have been to the Brookline location for the all-you-can-eat Brunch special a few months back, which was pretty standard but nothing out of the ordinary, so I came here with the same expectations. Boy was I pleasantly surprised. The restaurant venue is absolutely beautiful, with multiple dining rooms and clean bathrooms. The food is excellent, slightly above its sister restaurant's. We started off with some chips and guacamole, which was really good but I wish the guac portion was a bit larger. For entrees, I ordered the chicken chimichanga and my girlfriend got the chicken fajita. The chimichanga was great, perfectly fried but not too heavy. I was able to eat the entire thing without feeling bloated afterwards. Great tasting, but the ratio of the ingredients inside was a bit off, I would've preferred more salsa and greens. My girlfriend's fajita was quite tasty as well, and was accompanied by cheese and sour cream, which I ended up snagging to add to my chimichanga, this would make it even better. The service was quick and pretty solid, which made the night an even better experience.

I came here with a group of friends on a Thursday evening. There was plenty of space for any walk ins throughout the night. We opted to do the AYCE dinner menu - which has a special promotional price during weekdays. The server was really nice generally. We experienced a jarring moment when, after five of us women had mentioned we'd get all of the appetizers to split, just as we started to order tacos, he warned us that we should hold off on ordering anything more. Of course, once the apps came out (they were super tiny), we crushed them in 5 minutes and were ready to order the previously alluded to tacos. Perhaps we provided a bit of a wake up call to our kind server and he quickly adjusted to our appetites. Anyway, the food was all decent - nothing mind blowing, but nothing bad. It's a good deal for the price. He handled Apple Pay smoothly. I'd go back.

What a great deal -- $21 (as a rewards member) for all you can eat tacos and appetizers! Though the quality of the food wasn't mind blowing, each taco was unique and pretty tasty. We definitely worked to get our money's worth, and we definitely left with a full and happy stomach. Their service was quick and attentive, but the most noteworthy part of our dining experience was the interior design. The restaurant is a spectacular work of art and I'd recommend walking around and taking a trip to the restrooms just to admire the lovely setup!

Okay, disclaimer: me and a group of friends came for the Mucho Mania deal, but DAMN was it worth. First, parking in Cambridge is always a nightmare but the area itself is lovely. The restaurant has fun, funky vibes and we were seated very quickly. And we had a great server (I think his name was Jesus?) and he had fabulous nails and awesome recommendations. Drinks were a must. I got the Beautifully Ordinary. It was definitely beautifully strong - not ordinary whatsoever. Double stack tacos were good, but I really loved the corn ("cholo" esquites). Nachos are a non-negotiable and the empanadas are also worth a spot at the table. Tbh, with a price like this, you can get a sample of everything!! I think the deal is ending soon (like, by the end of August) so hurry and enjoy!

This review is solely for the Weekend Brunch! If you love Saturday or Sunday brunch then The Painted Burro is for you! The endless food, attentive service, and wonderful ambiance did not disappoint on any level. And for $25/person the delicious food we had came at an amazing price tag. Everything we ordered was delicious! And we ordered a lot! We had huevos rancheros, chilaquiles, brioche french toast, kale salad, breakfast sandwiches, pancakes, papas frites, tortes, and cucumber salad to name a few. If we weren't so stuffed, we would have worked our way through the entire menu. I highly recommend this brunch if you are in the Harvard Square area.

Came here for dinner not realizing it was "Mucho Monday." We didn't fully understand what it was (essentially all you can eat with an added charge if you want to tack on a full-sized entree) and unfortunately as a result we didn't realize everyone would be automatically charged for the all you can eat menu. One member of our party ordered an entree thinking he was opting out of the "Mucho Monday" option, when in reality it's adding an entree cost to the base Mucho Monday price. We didn't realize it until after leaving, otherwise would've clarified with our waiter, who was very nice. I view this partly as our fault for not clarifying further with our waiter from the beginning to understand what Mucho Monday actually entailed. The space is cool, comfy, and chic, and feels very much a different restaurant than the space's former occupant, the Border Cafe. We enjoyed most of the menu's offerings, with the highlights being the beet salad, Baja style fish tacos, and carnitas taco. The zucchini croquetas and tuna ceviche were great too. The Buffalo cauliflower taco was my least favorite of the evening, as the cauliflower was still a bit raw and didn't taste cooked. All that said, I'd come back, especially now that I've got a grip on the Mucho Monday situation, which is a great bang for your buck if you're looking for tacos and apps.

I came to the Painted Burro with a big group for brunch. I've been to their Somerville location before, also for brunch. You really can't go wrong, since it's just $25 for "bottomless brunch." Given it's Boston, that means all you can eat, but not all you can drink! The menu is quite extensive, with lots of tacos, traditional breakfast items, and Mexican dishes. Make sure to get there on the earlier side, because the kitchen closed earlier than we anticipated. The space is really nice and I'm sure it could be a good date spot in the evening. There's also lots of seating, including a downstairs area. I'd definitely come back again for brunch!