Upcoming events, days off, or early closures due to food running out are posted on all of our social media channels. Please follow us!. Julie King is the founder and owner of Villa Mexico Cafe. Known as the (in)famous "Momma King, " she's been a mentor, an adoptive mom, a nagger, and a local food industry personality that adores cooking and sharing good food with her friends (customers).
The restaurant is not a business, it is part of her home, and when you visit you get it all- good, bad, happy or sad. Villa Mexico Cafe is an immigrant-women-family-owned restaurant that's operated for 20 years- and counting. Founded by a Mexican missing her food, the restaurant's mission is to bring authentic Mexican food and culture to the people of New England as one of the first authentic Mexican restaurants in Massachusetts.
The restaurant is not a business, it is part of her home, and when you visit you get it all- good, bad, happy or sad. Villa Mexico Cafe is an immigrant-women-family-owned restaurant that's operated for 20 years- and counting. Founded by a Mexican missing her food, the restaurant's mission is to bring authentic Mexican food and culture to the people of New England as one of the first authentic Mexican restaurants in Massachusetts.
Services
Whether it is an office lunch for 10 or a wedding for 200, a school lesson or private cooking, Villa Mexico Cafe can fulfill all of your catering needs. We can provide customized menus depending on your dietary needs, budget and event type, and work with nonprofits or charities as well. For menus, availability, pricing or more information, please contact us.
Our salsa comes in one "heat level." You'll notice the spiciness moves to the back of your mouth so that you can continue eating your food as the heat builds up with each bite. Tasty and addicting, just as you'd have in Mexico. If you've fallen in love with our unique black salsa, you can order it online!
Well, we are Mexicans cooking Mexican food. We were born and raised in Mexico and our family is from Puebla, so we know what our food should look and taste like- and how to cook it. While we appreciate that many people love our country's food, the popularity of Mexican cuisine has almost made it a fad.
Reviews (26)
Ate De Jong
Oct 23, 2021
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Sean D.
Sep 17, 2021
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I work a stone throw away. Been here multiple times over the years. Do yourself the favor and head around the corner to Sabrosito if you're in the mood for Mexican. The owner is cut throat. Will bleed you for every dollar. Ordered a burrito with no meat on it for a friend. Just rice and beans. $13 and change. An extra tablespoon of sour cream...additional dollar. Not to mention its the same price as a meat burrito. The time before this I ordered a burrito for myself... I can't eat beans. I get it. My problem. I asked for no beans and asked if they could throw a little extra
Hillklo
Sep 03, 2021
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Mitch L.
Aug 17, 2021
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Mariah Marx
Aug 12, 2021
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The lady at the front rolled her eyes at me when I gave her cash she was like all ones and then rolled her eyes gave me an attitude when I asked he why she rolled her eyes at me she said she didn’t I told her I seen her do it and was rude when she answered back I don’t care if this place was cheap the people here are very rude I don’t recommend anyone to go here I have a big wig family and I will have this place shut down
Abby Gettys
Jul 23, 2021
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Nata Vacheishvili
Jun 10, 2021
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I absolutely adore this place - I can easily say that from all the mexican food I have tried in Boston, this is the best! If they were open until Dinner time I would be sooo happy! I order food there almost every week and I have never been disappointed! All your salsas, guac, burritos, quesedillas are amazing! I have tried so much from their menu, because all of them is too good!!!
Love the owner as well, such a nice lady and so glad that everything is working out for them! I have read about your history, just because I found the food so fascinating and I know this cafe has come a long way until
Love the owner as well, such a nice lady and so glad that everything is working out for them! I have read about your history, just because I found the food so fascinating and I know this cafe has come a long way until
Sarina D.
Mar 24, 2021
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Aub C.
Mar 10, 2021
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Nessa Miner
Jan 21, 2021
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Paul L.
Aug 19, 2020
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Hands down the best Mexican food I've had in Boston. I can't remember the last time I was compelled to write a review but this stuff is just that good.
I'm baffled by the low reviews. Everyone who works there is so nice, and it's obvious there's a great deal of pride and love in every dish they serve.
I accidentally showed up after hours one afternoon and was served some incredible stuffed peppers and an "experimental sauce" made with grilled poblanos. They were working on the sauce to use for the special the following week, and let me tell you, it was divine
I'm baffled by the low reviews. Everyone who works there is so nice, and it's obvious there's a great deal of pride and love in every dish they serve.
I accidentally showed up after hours one afternoon and was served some incredible stuffed peppers and an "experimental sauce" made with grilled poblanos. They were working on the sauce to use for the special the following week, and let me tell you, it was divine
Drew Starr
Aug 08, 2020
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Luisa Pena Lyons
Aug 08, 2020
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Tim L.
Mar 13, 2020
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Boston is not known for its Mexican food, but Villa Mexico is an exception to that!
This is the place to go for real deal delicious Mexican food in the city. Everything I've had here is fantastic, and the portions leave you stuffed. More specifically, the homemade hot salsa is out of this world, I would put it on anything.
The only thing better than the food is the service. Every member of the staff is incredibly kind and welcoming, and it is always a pleasure to visit here.
Please do yourself a favor and skip the chains, and come to this family run business for the best Mexican food and
This is the place to go for real deal delicious Mexican food in the city. Everything I've had here is fantastic, and the portions leave you stuffed. More specifically, the homemade hot salsa is out of this world, I would put it on anything.
The only thing better than the food is the service. Every member of the staff is incredibly kind and welcoming, and it is always a pleasure to visit here.
Please do yourself a favor and skip the chains, and come to this family run business for the best Mexican food and
Betsy B.
Dec 19, 2019
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My office got catering from here for our Holiday Party two years in a row. Consistently excellent. Did a fun and tasty taco bar and quesadillas. Everyone raved.
Delivered right on time and our building is a pain to get in. And were very pleasant.
Price is about right for the product on the surface. BUT the quality is so high and the quantity was great. So I still feel like it was actually an excellent value.
Delivered right on time and our building is a pain to get in. And were very pleasant.
Price is about right for the product on the surface. BUT the quality is so high and the quantity was great. So I still feel like it was actually an excellent value.
Willa D.
Dec 17, 2019
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Ordered the "Burrito with the works" with "mole poblano chicken" and "spicy" heat level. Pretty good. I especially love the grilled tortilla! Thats pretty rare especially for a lunch burrito. I would go again, but would try a different protein; the chicken was finely shredded, and I don't like that. Additionally, the heat level was present but rather mild so keep that in mind.
I'm also happy to say that I emerged without being scolded, which I was genuinely anxious about from reading the recent spate of reviews. Hopefully that experience continues.
I'm also happy to say that I emerged without being scolded, which I was genuinely anxious about from reading the recent spate of reviews. Hopefully that experience continues.
Angela M.
Oct 11, 2019
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2 stars are for the food because it was pretty good. However, the service was awful. I waited beside a sweet lady who had a large order that she called ahead for and it wasn't even started when she showed up. I proceeded to watch in awe as large lunch rush of 20-30 people showed up, placed their orders, and received it before she did. Absolutely ridiculous!! I even noticed the employees were cursing her in Spanish and overcharging her for chips & guac. Her order was well over $100 and she was visibly upset.
I overheard other individuals requesting changes like no cheese or beans and the
I overheard other individuals requesting changes like no cheese or beans and the
Justina G.
Sep 06, 2019
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I work directly across the street from this place so I go there, on average, once a week, so I know what my food is supposed to taste like. Instead of just accepting that they gave me the wrong burrito, the rude old lady started to argue with me that I don't know what I just took a bite out of. The bottom line is that I asked for mild mole, this was so spicy, my mouth is still burning 10 minutes later. The guy after me ordered one extra spicy and they mixed it up - it wouldn't have been a big deal, had they just taken ownership of the situation. Being "right" was more important
Travis Olsen
May 31, 2019
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Cristina R.
Mar 21, 2019
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Work downtown and craving a burrito? This is where you should end up.
Order through the Ritual app, and you too could be sticking your face in a massive burrito in just 15-20 minutes.
I ordered my chicken mole burrito spicy with all the fixin's (white rice, black beans, cheese) for $8.99. After getting wrapped, the burritos are grilled, so the tortillas are nice and toasty. Absolutely love this! Mole isn't a standard option at Mexican places in Boston, so huge props for this.
There was a line to order when I arrived, but since I ordered through the Ritual app, I could just go straight
Order through the Ritual app, and you too could be sticking your face in a massive burrito in just 15-20 minutes.
I ordered my chicken mole burrito spicy with all the fixin's (white rice, black beans, cheese) for $8.99. After getting wrapped, the burritos are grilled, so the tortillas are nice and toasty. Absolutely love this! Mole isn't a standard option at Mexican places in Boston, so huge props for this.
There was a line to order when I arrived, but since I ordered through the Ritual app, I could just go straight
Rose Zu
Dec 30, 2018
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Art Beecher
Sep 17, 2018
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On May 4th, in the spirit of Cinco de Mayo, two friends and I went to Villa Mexico for lunch. It was my first time there.
It was *awesome*. The staff, particularly Momma King's daughter, were visibly stressed; I imagine that this is a *particularly busy* day for them, and the daughter was atypically snapping at the staff and customers. I just stayed out of the way and enjoyed the show. When I made eye contact with some of the cooks, we'd just grin.
We arrived at about 11:45, beating most of the rush, although there were about eight people waiting for their orders.
One friend ordered a burrito
It was *awesome*. The staff, particularly Momma King's daughter, were visibly stressed; I imagine that this is a *particularly busy* day for them, and the daughter was atypically snapping at the staff and customers. I just stayed out of the way and enjoyed the show. When I made eye contact with some of the cooks, we'd just grin.
We arrived at about 11:45, beating most of the rush, although there were about eight people waiting for their orders.
One friend ordered a burrito
Bruce K.
Aug 08, 2018
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Excellent burrito for lunch today from Villa Mexico. It's easy enough to order here and while it's not the same assembly line that you might see at a certain other chain burrito place, it's more deliciouser.
I had a chicken burrito, spicy, add sour cream and add guacamole. What I unwrapped from the foil was simply tasty and filling and very yummy.
It is a very small restaurant, so I took my burrito to go.
I had a chicken burrito, spicy, add sour cream and add guacamole. What I unwrapped from the foil was simply tasty and filling and very yummy.
It is a very small restaurant, so I took my burrito to go.
Cory Geoghegan
Oct 27, 2017
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Dwight S.
Oct 19, 2017
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This four-star review has three items on its agenda.
Number 1 - The Food. I'd say generally adequate food quality. Portion sizes vary by menu item. A burrito here has the girth of young melon. You will be left comatose for the entire afternoon. The tacos, however, come in pairs and are hardly filling. I would recommend not getting the fish tacos, which are dry and could use more lime.
Number 2 - The Service. Friendly, quick service here. Especially from "Mama King", the owner who commands the kitchen from her perch behind the register. As an A.R.M. (Assistant Regional Manager
Number 1 - The Food. I'd say generally adequate food quality. Portion sizes vary by menu item. A burrito here has the girth of young melon. You will be left comatose for the entire afternoon. The tacos, however, come in pairs and are hardly filling. I would recommend not getting the fish tacos, which are dry and could use more lime.
Number 2 - The Service. Friendly, quick service here. Especially from "Mama King", the owner who commands the kitchen from her perch behind the register. As an A.R.M. (Assistant Regional Manager
Leon K.
Oct 07, 2016
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It sure is a great time to be working in the Financial District of Boston area if you like Mexican food. Steadily, we've been getting more options for burritos and tacos and mexican lunch options, and Villa Mexico Cafe is one of the latest to join the fray, and is in my opinion the most authentic of the bunch. Owned by the very friendly "little mexican woman" with a long history of mexican restaurants, the food here is high quality and have good portion sizes. Its the only burrito place in Boston that i've been to that has a Mole Poblano burrito, a sweet and spicy chocolate
