Chivo Taqueria — tacos in Cambridge, MA

Chivo Taqueria

4.6· 360 Google reviews·$$·Neighborhood Nine

Chivo Taqueria is a Cambridge, MA taco spot in the Neighborhood Nine area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.6★ rating across 360 Google reviews.

Rating
4.6
Loved by locals
Reviews
360
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 Neighborhood Nine, 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.
  • →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.

Good to know

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

Frequently asked

What kind of tacos does Chivo Taqueria serve?+

Chivo Taqueria is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.

Where is Chivo Taqueria located?+

Chivo Taqueria is at 1728 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA, in the Neighborhood Nine neighborhood of Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Is Chivo Taqueria good?+

Chivo Taqueria has a 4.6★ average across 360 Google reviews — loved by locals by Cambridge taco standards.

How expensive is Chivo Taqueria?+

Chivo Taqueria sits at $$ (mid-range) — typical for a Cambridge taquería.

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