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Tacos Lupita

13 Elm Street, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 666-0677 Find location!

Photo of Tacos Lupita, Somerville, MA Contrary to popular belief, the phrase "You get what you pay for" does not always hold true. Sometimes the best food is also the least expensive. Take the extraordinary Tacos Lupita, located in a working-class part of Somerville near Porter and Davis Squares (Tacos Lupita also has locations in Lynn, Haverhill, and Lawrence). You can get a satisfying meal at this tiny Central American restaurant and actually receive change from a five-dollar bill.

Tacos Lupita specializes in El Salvadorean cuisine, a rare food indeed in the Boston area. The restaurant is pretty much a hole in the wall with a few tables, a TV, and a counter where you order. Don't be put off by the lack of atmosphere, though; the food here is truly special. Included on the menu are gorditas, a thick, fried tortilla with cheese and a choice of other fillings, and mulitas, which are similar to gorditas, but a bit tastier than the gorditas. More familiar items such as tacos and burritos can also be ordered here. And don't forget the rice and beans; the rice is particularly fine.

El Salvadorean food is generally very simple, which isn't a bad thing. The combination of corn tortilla, cheese, and steak (or pork or chicken) is mouth-watering, and in many ways the ultimate comfort food. Whether you do takeout or grab a seat under the TV, it is a sure bet that once you try Tacos Lupita, you will fall in love with the food. It might just be the best five dollars you will have spent.

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