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The Painted Burro - Somerville, Somerville, MA

The Painted Burro - Somerville

4.5 (872)
$31 to $50
Mexican
219 Elm Street, Somerville, MA 02144

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Romantic
The Painted Burro brings a fresh take on upscale-casual Mexican dining to the heart of Davis Square. From the team behind Posto, this vibrant kitchen and tequila bar blends bold Latin American flavors with local, seasonal ingredients—and a healthy dose of fun.

Whether you’re here for a laid-back dinner or late-night drinks, you’ll find something to love: expertly crafted margaritas, a deep list of over 100 tequilas and mezcals, local beers, and a thoughtfully curated wine selection.

The menu draws inspiration from across Latin America—think rich, layered moles, wood-grilled meats and seafood, and modern twists on traditional dishes, all rooted in chef-driven technique and a deep respect for heritage.

Settle in, sip something strong, and let The Painted Burro take you on a delicious ride through the flavors of Mexico and beyond.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Dante Bua
  • Catering
    Our company has a catering department called Posto Mobile. See our website for more information. www.pizzeriaposto.com
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Somerville
  • Cross street
    Summer Street
  • Parking details
    There is a public lot directly behind The Painted Burro off of Bowers Ave.
  • Public transit
    Davis Square MBTA Redline. Follow Elm Street from the center south. After you cross Grove Street we will be on your left.
  • Entertainment
    The Painted Burro is an energetic, fun atmosphere. There is music. It is not quiet. There may be bands on the occasions which warrant a little something extra.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 872 people are saying

The Painted Burro - Somerville reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 2.0Value

NoiseEnergetic

872 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 21, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always ask about the specials! There are usually some great options that are part of the menu just for one day. The Painted Burro is also extremely sensitive to gluten intolerances and allergies. Just speak up and they’ll make every accommodation they can!

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  2. LaNeiaT

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 19, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Couldn't get an 11:30am brunch reservation, so made a 1:30pm. Arrived at 11:30 and they were able to seat us immediately and move my reservation. The place was hopping however. Good volume of voice chatter, but me and my guest could still hear each other. The breakfast special was absolutely delicious. Also got a sangria that was quite tasty. Service was attentive but the server was a little impersonal. It was busy so he was talking to us to tell us the specials but was looking around. Whatever, its a busy kind of joint. Mixed crowd of all ages. Just a fun place to be. We drove from Boston, 21 minutes to get there and it was definitely worth it. Parking is free on Sundays, so that makes it super great too; to go for the Sunday brunch. Otherwise, Davis Square can get dicey for parking.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 18, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Due to the popularity, the Painted Burro can get a bit loud. However, the service was awesome, the food was delicious, and the drinks were fantastic! I did brunch here for the first time with a couple of friends and we will definitely be coming back. I highly recommend the crab cake benedict.

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  4. KeithOD

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 18, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been here many times before with my wife and they have never disappointed. The food and drinks were on amazing as always. The wait staff was on point, surprising me with how fast drinks and appetizers came out. Our waitress was top notch and never let us down despite the restaurant being very busy. Thanks Painted Burro for keeping a standard others should aspire to obtain.

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  5. Erika

    Greater Boston16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 14, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've been going to Painted Burro for years. It's the perfect place to grab dinner on a week night when you don't feel like cooking because it isn't too crowded, and the food is excellent. Note, if you have been to Painted Burro in the past, they recently changed their chips. They taste a little more healthy, which I don't like as much. So, fair warning. Don't get as excited as you would have been about endless chips :).

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 12, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and great drinks. A little crowded and noisy, but that's to be expected on a Saturday night. My wife and I had a great time!

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  7. Lusky

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on November 10, 2017

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    If you want to over pay for medioicre tacos, this is your spot! Service was terrrible. The "chalupas" were comical. This should be on the desert menu. It was basically a fried applie w/ goat cheese on top of a corn pancake. This was a hard no. The shrimp and grits were really good thoough, but those would be the only thing I would order again.

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  8. Manon

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on November 5, 2017

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent margaritas but the food was disappointing. The chips were blend, the carnitas dry, and the fish taco average.

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  9. synapse

    Greater Boston98 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 3, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is our second visit to this lovely restaurant. In the past, a number of restaurants have disappointed us in the second visit. They are still outstanding in the service and most foods. Do not miss their special ceviche (this time, it was tuna and mango ceviche). Also recommend Cholo corn cob and tacos.

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  10. Bergyfan VIP

    Greater Boston31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 3, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great as usual. The nachos are fabulous and the Mezcarita is a fabulous drink

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

The Painted Burro - Somerville offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 776-0005.

The Painted Burro - Somerville is rated 4.5 stars by 872 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for The Painted Burro - Somerville

219 Elm Street, Somerville, MA 02144

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Summer Street
  • Neighborhood
    Somerville
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There is a public lot directly behind The Painted Burro off of Bowers Ave.
  • Public transit
    Davis Square MBTA Redline. Follow Elm Street from the center south. After you cross Grove Street we will be on your left.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dante Bua
  • Entertainment
    The Painted Burro is an energetic, fun atmosphere. There is music. It is not quiet. There may be bands on the occasions which warrant a little something extra.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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