The Painted Burro

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Top 3% of restaurants in Boston
7 / 10

6 expert reviews

“No doubt, this is taqueria food reinvented, but deliciously so.”

– Time Out

Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Relaxed but upscale bistro on Davis Square." Full review
Zagat Zagat
4.3
"The “creative” Mexican fare seems “higher-end” than the norm at this “easygoing” Davis Square eatery offering “exciting” takes on tacos, tortas and enchiladas." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Flights of tequila, trips to the floor."
Where Where
"This Davis Square Mexican joint turns out playful, modern twists on classic dishes from many regions of Mexico (Baja, Oaxaca, Vera Cruz and the Yucatan)." Full review
The Infatuation The Infatuation
"The Painted Burro is probably the busiest restaurant in Davis Square...you’ll get some very good Mexican food and some really good margaritas." Full review
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We suggest sticking with the tacos for the most part, though there’s some interesting appetizers like the chorizo and egg and the crispy Baja fish.