Taqueria El Amigo — tacos in Waltham, MA

Taqueria El Amigo

4.7· 1,680 Google reviews·$·Bleachery

Taqueria El Amigo is a Waltham, MA taco spot in the Bleachery area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.7★ rating across 1,680 Google reviews.

Rating
4.7
Loved by locals
Reviews
1,680
Google reviews
Price
$
Cheap eats
Known for
Mexican
Casual tacos

Best for

Quick biteGroup dinner

Why people love this place

  • •Highly rated by locals
  • •Affordable, everyday pricing
  • •Good for casual tacos
  • •Located in Bleachery, Waltham
  • •Strong Google review volume

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.
  • →Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.
  • →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.

Good to know

Cuisine
Mexican
Vibe
Casual taquería
Neighborhood
Bleachery, Waltham
Good for
Walk-ins, takeout
Bring
Cash recommended

Frequently asked

What kind of tacos does Taqueria El Amigo serve?+

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

Where is Taqueria El Amigo located?+

Taqueria El Amigo is at 196 Willow St, Waltham, MA 02453, USA, in the Bleachery neighborhood of Waltham, Massachusetts.

Is Taqueria El Amigo good?+

Taqueria El Amigo has a 4.7★ average across 1,680 Google reviews — loved by locals by Waltham taco standards.

How expensive is Taqueria El Amigo?+

Taqueria El Amigo sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Waltham taquería.

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