Chilacates Central Square — tacos in Cambridge, MA

Chilacates Central Square

4.5· 128 Google reviews·$$·Riverside

Chilacates Central Square is a Cambridge, MA taco spot in the Riverside area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.5★ rating across 128 Google reviews.

Rating
4.5
Loved by locals
Reviews
128
Google reviews
Price
$$
Mid-range
Known for
Mexican
Casual tacos

Best for

Group dinnerSit-down meal

Why people love this place

  • •Highly rated by locals
  • •Reasonable mid-range pricing
  • •Good for casual tacos
  • •Located in Riverside, Cambridge
  • •Plenty of community reviews

Order like a local

  • →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
  • →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.

Good to know

Cuisine
Mexican
Vibe
Sit-down restaurant
Neighborhood
Riverside, Cambridge
Good for
Walk-ins, takeout
Bring
Cards usually accepted

Frequently asked

What kind of tacos does Chilacates Central Square serve?+

Chilacates Central Square is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.

Where is Chilacates Central Square located?+

Chilacates Central Square is at 704 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA, in the Riverside neighborhood of Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Is Chilacates Central Square good?+

Chilacates Central Square has a 4.5★ average across 128 Google reviews — loved by locals by Cambridge taco standards.

How expensive is Chilacates Central Square?+

Chilacates Central Square sits at $$ (mid-range) — typical for a Cambridge taquería.

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