The Painted Burro - Harvard Square Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at The Painted Burro - Harvard Square offers a vibrant journey through Mexican cuisine. Nestled at 32 Church St, this lively eatery specializes in fresh salads, hearty tacos, and decadent desserts, all crafted with a contemporary twist.
Start your meal with crowd-pleasers like Chips + Salsa or the creamy Guacamole + Chips. For a taste of tradition, indulge in their Birria Taco or the Buffalo Cauliflower Taco, showcasing flavors that illuminate each bite. The salads, such as the Burro Salad and Kale Salad, are equally noteworthy, featuring seasonal ingredients that balance freshness and zest.
Finally, don’t miss out on unique desserts, which round out a delightful dining experience. Whether you opt for takeout or dine-in, the ambiance here is inviting, making it a perfect spot for both casual and celebratory meals.
Appetizers
Chips + Salsa
our own brand (El Nacho) tortilla chips with housemade salsa
Guacamole + Chips
avocado, cilantro, sea salt, white onion
Chipotle Queso Dip
warm tres quesos + pepper jack cheese, spicy pork chorizo, pico de gallo, cilantro, crispy corn tortilla chips
Loaded Quesadilla
ranch aioli, house salad, cotija
"Cholo" Corn Esquites
avocado mousse, chipotle mayo, cotija, cayenne
Dos Empanadas
house made chorizo, potatoes, tres quesos,cabbage, cilantro, chipotle mayo, cotija
Papas Bravas
crispy potatoes, ahi amarillo aioli,, tagarashi, lime zest
Quart of House Salsa
32oz of housemade oven-roasted tomato salsa
Shrimp Al Ajillo
garlic, mezcal, chipotle butter, tres quesos, stone ground corn grits
Side Of Salsa
small side of our housemade salsa
Tuna Ceviche
watermelon, lime, guacamole, mango, serrano, tortilla chips
Bag of El Nacho Tortilla Chips
The Burro's own brand of tortilla chips El Nacho! Non GMO, gluten free, vegan and no preservatives, we're excited for you to try what we think are simply the best chip around!
Brussels Sprouts
bacon, pickled red onion, mexican crema, orange + cholula vinaigrette, cotija
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
hot honey glaze, roasted apples, bacon, mexican crema, cotija cheese
Winter Salad
bib lettuce, roasted quash, pomegranate seeds, smoked feta, balsamic vinaigrette, spicy pumpkin pepitas
Burro Salad
romaine, cherry tomato, roasted corn, tres quesos, black beans, tortilla strips, tomatillo vinaigrette
Kale Salad
tuscan kale, arugula, apple + pear, carrot, corn nuts, cotija, pomegranate seeds, cheesy whole grain mustard dressing
Salads
Tacos
Birria Taco
adobo braised beef, tres quesos, cilantro, red onion, radish, habanero + tomatillo salsa
Cilantro Grilled Chicken Taco
crispy queso skirt, guacamole, pico de gallo, valentina crema, cotija
Sirloin Steak Taco
crunchy + soft tortillas, tres queso, pico de gallo, chipotle mayo, cotija, crispy onion rings
Crispy "Baja Style" Fish Taco
savoy cabbage + jalapeño slaw, baja mayo, cilantro
Buffalo Cauliflower Taco
guacamole, celery slaw, cotija, spiced pepitas
Short Rib "Double Stack" Taco
crunchy + soft tortillas, beef carnitas, tres quesos, rajas, mexican crema, cotija
Pork Carnitas Taco
tomatillo salsa verde, apple salsa, mexican crema, cotija, flour tortilla
Gulf Shrimp "Diablo" Taco
guacamole, mango + habanero salsa, pickled red onion
Blackened Mahi Mahi Taco
jicama + pineapple salsa, radish + frisée salad, guacamole, baja mayo
Winter Veggie
serrano-corn salsa, sweet potato, refried black beans, sliced avocado, feta cheese
Make A Meal / Add Rice+Beans
mexican red rice + pork charro beans
Add Rice+Veggie Beans
mexican red rice + vegetarian beans
Roasted Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas
smoked chile + roasted tomato salsa, tres quesos, cherry tomato salad, cotija, cilantro
Fajitas Clasicas
sautéed peppers + onions, cabbage, tomatillo jalapeño salsa, tres quesos, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, homemade flour tortillas with your choice of protein
Pork Carnitas Enchiladas
red wine + cola mole, tomatillo + cilantro bechamel, tres quesos, cotija
Extra Fajita Set Up
3 flour tortillas, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, sour cream
Veggie Enchiladas
Roasted root vegetables, swiss chard, habanero-carrot mole, crispy potato sticks, cotija, mexican crema.
Street Cart Chicken
roasted half chicken, achiote , sautéed kale + fried plantains creamy poblano rice, tamarind butter
Burro Veggie Bowl
mexican rice, black beans, mushrooms, roasted corn, pico de gallo, guacamole, chipotle mayo, crispy tortilla strips, cilantro
Entrées
Desserts
Tres Leches Cake
milk soaked vanilla sponge cake,dulce de leche, whipped cream, strawberries
Churros
brown butter churros, cinnamon + sugar,spicy dark chocolate sauce