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Yellow Door Taqueria Cocktail - Yellow Door Taqueria - South End, Boston, MA

Yellow Door Taqueria - South End

4.6
4.6
423 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
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At Yellow Door Taqueria, we are serving up traditional & contemporary Mexican cuisine with a New England Spin. Our traditional tacos each have an individual twist and they're all served on the tortillas we make fresh every morning. We offer a full bar and have a stacked drink menu including several different kinds of Margaritas, an extensive tequila, and mezcal list, as well as carefully craft cocktails. If you're not into the hard stuff, no worries, we have mocktails, Mexican sodas, beer, wine, and more!

This location resides in Boston's South End at the InkBlock apartment community. In addition to being right off of Route 90 and 93, we are steps from SoWa Market, Peter's Park, and so much more! Our original location lives in the heart of Lower Mills, Dorchester.

We are open 7 days a week for dinner & for brunch on the weekends!

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Traditional Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (857) 239-9276
  • Website
    https://www.yellowdoortaqueria.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Host your next event at the South End's Yellow Door Taqueria! From birthdays to engagement parties to business events, we are here for all of your margarita & taco needs.Inquire about holiday, Christmas, or New Years' parties now!
  • Private party contact
    Danielle Formaro: (781) 267-1881
  • Location
    354 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118
  • Neighborhood
    South End
  • Cross street
    Traveler Street
  • Parking details
    Metered parking along Harrison Avenue and public parking beneath the overpass on Albany Street. Free 90-minute parking behind the restaurant. Please do not park in the Whole Foods or Sepia Building lots, they are monitored and vehicles will be towed. Area parking garages: Pilgram Parking at 99 Kneeland Street and the garage at 500 Harrison Ave.
  • Public transit
    The closest T-stops are Broadway Station on the Red Line and Tufts Medical Center Station on the Orange Line.
  • Entertainment
    TV's & Live Music
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 423 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Mexican

  • Boston

    Mexican

423 Reviews

  1. BostonM

    Greater Boston

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Friendly relaxed atmosphere..Great guacamole and marguritas!

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  2. ColleenC

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful meal. The service was great too!

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  3. Anonymous

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing place with amazing cocktails!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  4. Jonathan

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service! Great food! Gluten free options available as well

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  5. MarinaB

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Service was very slow, drinks were not very good or strong, and food was pretty average. The location is convenient and they have nice outdoor seating

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  6. Bostonfoodie

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service couldn’t have been better. We came with a toddler and not only was the high chair great (covered in plastic so easy to clean and came with a tray and cup holder built in, unusual for a restaurant), but they even brought over toys for him to play with. The food also came incredibly quickly. Great place for anyone due to the fantastic food and service, but definitely recommend if you’re looking for a place to bring kids.

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  7. Kaia

    Greater Boston

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Was there from 6-7:30 pm on a Tuesday. Great good buy so loud with music and chatter that I couldn’t hear across my small table!!

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  8. Sarah

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    The tacos were dry. The guacamole is really good though and the margaritas as well.

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  9. Foodie

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The tacos were horrible, the pork one was particular disgusting. Service was bad and hostess had no idea what she was doing.

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  10. PaulN

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was delicious! I so appreciated the gluten-free options. Great staff as well.

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  11. HenryT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good Vibes........................................

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Consistent spot for good Mexican food! Great drink options. The elote is delicious

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  13. JJ02460

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The drinks and food at Yellow Door always impress. The Birria taco is the best and they make a mean spicy margarita! Sophia was our server and was very attentive and was full of personality. Love yellow door!

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  14. BjoernL

    Oaxaca

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great and easy going taco experience with excellent service.

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  15. MMGG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere outside! And awesome food/drinks!

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  16. Chandler

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my second time eating at yellow door and it was fantastic! My husband and I shared guacamole with chips and a variety of tacos and it was all delicious! The food came quickly and the price was very reasonable for the quality and amount of food we received! We will definitely be back again!

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  17. Anonymous

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing place with amazing cocktails. Truly a neighborhood gem!!!

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  18. SarahL

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always receive great service here. Wonderful food and atmosphere, indoors or outside!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service2ambience2
    Food and drinks were delicious. Restaurant was way too loud and service was very inattentive and slow

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  20. ccb5

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    I’ve been a huge fan of Yellow Door until recently. My last few meals there have been disappointing, and I can’t figure out what’s changed. The service has declined drastically - we rarely are checked in by waiters and have had to ask the hostess for the bill. The liquor in the margaritas taste extremely cheap lately and my each group I’ve gone with have received inedible drinks.

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  21. KaraH

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food, drinks, service and atmosphere. Wonderful experience!

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service2ambience5
    Food is delicious, but very slow to get drinks. Would take 30-45 minutes to receive a drink.

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  23. TiaR

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service2ambience5
    Service was very slow with what looked like good staffing. Almost 20 mins in between ordering drinks to table. Other than that, good ambiance, good food, and good drinks. Maybe it was just an off night. Would still go back!

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  24. stevew

    Charleston

    12 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Not sure where to start. Basically the food is just not good. The drinks are decent.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We went late for dinner on a Friday and had no trouble getting a seat. The vibe of the restaurant is nice, our server (can’t remember his name) had great energy and gave us phenomenal service. The food was tasty and very generous portions for the value- try the coconut shrimp and chili duck tacos, they were amazing!! My only complaint is that the music was very loud so we had trouble hearing one another throughout the meal, but again, it was late on a Friday so we understand! We will definitely return and want to come for brunch to try out their birria Benedict that we’ve heard great things about.

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  26. MichaelB

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Excellent environment. Fun and friendly staff. Highly recommend the tuna ceviche.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We were brought to an outside table in a thunderstorm. The hostess put the menus down and looked at us like we were the crazy ones when we asked if we could sit indoors instead. We had an outside table res and per policy that doesn’t guarantee an indoor table, which we understood but the hostess couldn’t have been ruder when we asked. She then told us with a straight face that we could try the bar (2 feet to her left) that was absolutely packed. 0 shot there. We ended up having to leave.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The fish taco and coconut margarita were incredible!!

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  29. skeweew12

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall3food1service4ambience3
    Guacamole had browning avocados in it and an overwhelming lime flavor. Tortillas were burnt on the edges and resulted in crunchy/undesirable hardness. One of our tacos had avocado slices on them that seemed like they were pre-cut and left out to dry because they were hard and browning. Overall super disappointed in the quality of food for the cost.

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  30. MicheleH

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience2
    I made a reservation for outside on the OpenTable app. When I arrived for the reservation, I was told it was inside. I showed the hostess my reservation for outside on the app and she rudely claimed that wasn't what her computer said and it was incorrect. She offered no options to reconcile this and instead appeared annoyed asking if we "still wanted the table." We had planned to come to Yellow Door for the outdoor dining and were disappointed that our reservation was not honored, nor met with any empathy for the disconnect.

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  31. JeffG

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious apps, drinks and tacos. Will definitely be coming back.

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  32. SarahM

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were running a little late for a show so our server requested the food be put on a rush and that was much appreciated! We made it on time but didn't feel like we were franticly eating our food. Great patio, great service!

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  33. NikolayB

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience3
    We did not like the food nor the service.thank you.

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  34. SaWa

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Definitely a good place for drinks, but the food was okay.

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  35. LaurenS

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience1
    Missed the mark on Cinco de Mayo. I’ve had decent margaritas here before, but they were heavy on the sour mix and pretty much undrinkable that evening. My friend ordered a second, thinking it was a one off, but it absolutely wasn’t. We cut our losses and headed over to Shore Leave, a sushi restaurant of all places, to get a superior margarita.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience3
    Fun place, good food, great service. Super loud, had to leave earlier than planned bc I couldn’t hear my dining companion at all.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Great service and amazing ambiance. First time in Boston. When I return, I will definitely visit Yellow Door Taqueria again!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for a girls brunch! It was a little noisy but the service was great we got the street corn nachos and the churro French toast it was great I get the coconut margarita it was amazing

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  39. Andrea

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    1.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Absolutely awful service. It was raining outside and they tried to seat us outside in an uncovered patio. My reservation was apparently for outside but it was raining. They did not call to cancel nor did they make it clear they would not shift reservations inside of weather was inclement. The hostess was so rude to my party and would not help us get fit into the indoor schedule so we left. She said it was our fault that we booked the reservation wrong and when I said it’s raining and I booked the reservation a while ago she just kept shouting “I did not make the reservation you did it’s not my fault.” It was so rude. If they had called to cancel before I drove all the way there or if she kindly said she had to have us wait a bit for an I door table it would have been fine but she was so rude it was embarrassing for her. Everyone in the lobby was staring. She did the same thing to the party behind us. Never going there again.

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  40. JenGBoston

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The street corn nachos are all you need to eat here! Literally, we had tacos after and it the nachos were superior! Also loved the cucumber dill margarita!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Yellow Door Taqueria - South End does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Yellow Door Taqueria - South End also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (857) 239-9276.

Yellow Door Taqueria - South End is rated 4.6 stars by 423 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Yellow Door Taqueria - South End

354 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Traveler Street
  • Neighborhood
    South End
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Traditional Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered parking along Harrison Avenue and public parking beneath the overpass on Albany Street. Free 90-minute parking behind the restaurant. Please do not park in the Whole Foods or Sepia Building lots, they are monitored and vehicles will be towed. Area parking garages: Pilgram Parking at 99 Kneeland Street and the garage at 500 Harrison Ave.
  • Public transit
    The closest T-stops are Broadway Station on the Red Line and Tufts Medical Center Station on the Orange Line.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    TV's & Live Music
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.yellowdoortaqueria.com/
  • Phone number
    (857) 239-9276
  • Private party facilities
    Host your next event at the South End's Yellow Door Taqueria! From birthdays to engagement parties to business events, we are here for all of your margarita & taco needs.Inquire about holiday, Christmas, or New Years' parties now!
  • Private party contact
    Danielle Formaro: (781) 267-1881
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