Yellow Door Taqueria - South End

Name: Yellow Door Taqueria - South End
Address: 354 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA, United States, 02118
Telephone: (857) 239-9276
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (489)

$30 and under

Mexican

354 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Great for outdoor dining
Charming

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!

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!

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

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House-Made Salsa & Chips$6.00
House-Made Guacamole & Chips$12.00
House-Made Queso & Chips$10.00
Watermelon Salad$12.00
baby leaf lettuces, cotija cheese, fried garlic, pomegranate seeds, citrus vinaigrette
Shrimp Ceviche$16.00
fresh peaches, jalapeños, red onion, cilantro, spicy tomato broth; served with tortilla chips
Tuna Ceviche$16.00
cucumber, red onion, pomegranate seeds, jalapeños rojo, sesame seeds, tamarind dressing, cilantro, red pepper flakes; served with crispy plantains

Tacos

all tacos include cilantro

Coconut Shrimp$7.00
crispy coconut shrimp, sweet and spicy glaze, slaw, avocado mayo, mango salsa
Carnitas$6.00
confit pork, cotija, salsa verde, onion, refried beans
Fish Frito$6.00
chile-infused & tecate-battered fried local fish, grilled pineapple salsa, crema, calabaza purée
Scallop Frito$7.00
pickled jalapeño & celery mayonesa, pico slaw, prickly pear molasses, fried tortilla strips
Birria Tacos
shredded beef, Chihuahua + cheddar, white onions, cilantro, tomato broth
- One for$7.00
- Two for$12.00
Mushroom al Pastor$6.00
cremini, oyster & portabella mushrooms, grilled pineapple, red onion, jicama & blood orange slaw, serrano peppers
Queso Carne$7.00
steak, oaxaca cheese, blistered bell peppers, bacon & onion jam, habanero salsa
Chili Duck$6.00
chili barbeque roasted duck, vanilla plantain puree, pickled red onions, crema, plantain strings
Chicken Tinga$6.00
tinga-braised chicken, lettuce, radish, avocado frito, crema
Charred Broccoli**$5.00
crispy chili-spiced chickpeas, romesco, cashew coconut crema, fresh fresno chili

Main

Elote$10.00
yellow corn, chipotle aioli, cotija, smoked paprika, lime & cilantro
Chipotle Wings$15.00
crispy wings, savory chipotle sauce, creamy blue cheese dressing
YDT Churros$9.00
crispy fried dough, cinnamon sugar, dulce de leche
Tequila Chocolate Cake**$10.00
cranberry & blueberry sauce whipped cream, toasted almonds, mint

Extras

buy the kitchen a 6-Pack $24

Side of Salsa$4.00
Side of Guacamole$10.00
Refried Beans$5.00

Weekend Brunch

Saturday & Sunday 11AM-4PM

Para Comenzar

House-Made Salsa & Chips$6.00
House-Made Guacamole & Chips$12.00
House-Made Queso & Chips$10.00

Tacos

all tacos include cilantro

Brunch Chimichanga$12.00
flour tortilla, cheesy scrambled eggs, sweet plantains, black beans, pineapple pico de gallo; drizzled with house queso & chunky salsa roja
Coconut Shrimp
crispy coconut shrimp, sweet and spicy glaze, slaw, avocado mayo, mango salsa
Fish Frito$6.00
chile-infused & tecate-battered fried local fish, grilled pineaple salsa, crema, calabaza purée
Scallop Frito$6.00
pickled jalapeño & celery mayonesa, pico slaw, prickly pear molasses, fried tortilla strips
Avocado Toastada$12.00
two fried corn tortillas, guacamole, roasted tomatoes, pickled red onions, avocado, crushed red pepper, pepitas, frie egg
Ydt Breakfast Taco$6.00
spicy ground chorizo, cojita scrambled eggs, chipotle aioli, chunky salsa verdé, crispy tortilla strips
Chicken Tinga$6.00
tinga-braised chicken, lettuce, radish, avocado frito, crema
Carnitas$6.00
confit pork, cotija, salsa Verde, onion, refried beans
Charred Broccoli**$5.00
crispy chili-spiced chickpeas, romesco, cashew coconut crema, fresh fresno chili
Queso Carne$7.00
steak, oaxaca cheese, blistered bell peppers, bacon & onion Jam, habanero salsa roja
Chili Duck$6.00
chili barbeque roasted duck, vanilla plantain puree, pickled red onions, crema, plantain string
Mushroom al Pastor$6.00
cremini, oyster & portabella mushrooms, grilled pineapple, red onion, Jicama & blood orange slaw, serrano peppers
Birria Taco
shredded beef, Chihuahua + cheddar, white onions, cilantro, tomato broth
- One for$7.00
- Two for$12.00

Weekend Brunch - Extras

buy the kitchen a 6-Pack $24

Side of Salsa$4.00
Side of Guacamole$10.00
Refried Beans$4.00

Brunch Cocktails

YDT Michelada$13.00
roasted garlic + black pepper-infused vida mezcal, house made michelada mix, modelo especial, spicy salt rim
Waking Up in Tijuana$12.00
espolon reposado, st. george coffees cinnamon-infused cold brew
Sandía Fresca$12.00
watermelon-infused lillet rose, lemon, pink cava
YDT Bloody Maria$13.00
roasted garlic + black pepper infused-vida mezcal, house bloody mix

Margaritas

Margaritas de La Casa$12.00
Flavors: Classic | Lime Leaf + Ginger | Jalapeño | Mango + Habanero | Strawberry + Kiwi | Coconut | Cucumber + Pineapple. Add heat to any Flavor

Frozen Drinks

$13

Flor de Caña 7 Yr Piña Colada
Weekly Specials

Cócteles

Pásame La Botella$12.00
strawberry-infused flor de caña rum, pineapple, peach, rhubarb
Yellow Rose$12.00
rosemary-infused rosaluna mezcal, coconut, lime, mint agave, buckspice bitters
Pink Lambo$12.00
triple 8 vodka, raspberry+ mint cordial, ginger, lemon
YDT Palomas$12.00
blanco tequila, rosemary-infused rosaluna mezcal, lime, grppefruit soda classic or spicy
Estoy En La Playa**$12.00
derrumbes san luis potosí, yellow & green chartreuse, falernum, persimmon, pistachio, pineapple, lime
Shrub It off$12.00
pisco, grape + berry shrub, lemon, egg white, plum bitters; contains eggs
Just Bought a Cadillac Margarita$15.00
tequila ocho blanco, pierre ferrand dry curaçao, agave, lime juice
Sandía Fresca$12.00
watermelon-infused lillet rose, lemon, pink cava
Bay Berry$12.00
St. george terroir ein, cachaça cucumber, grape & berry shrub, lemon
Amigo del Diablo$12.00
reposado, blueberry-infused pisco, lime, fever-tree ginger beer

Cerveza

Draft

Modelo Especial Lager | Grupo Modelo, Mexico
Seasonal Draft Lines | Rotating
- MP

Bottles + Cans

Tecate | Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma, Mexico$4.00
Corona/Corona Light | Grupo Modelo, Mexico$5.00
Pacífico | Cerveceria del Pacífico, Mexico$5.00
Dos Equis XX Ambar | Cervecería Cuauhtémoc, Mexico$6.00
Pabst Blue Ribbon Lager | Pabst Brewing Co. Milwaukee, Mexico$3.00
Cacti Agave Spiked Seltzer Meadow Creek Beverage Co. St. Louis, MO$7.00
Cisco Grippha IPA | Cisco Brewers, MA$6.00
Bantam Rojo Cider | Bantam Cider Company, MA$7.00
Fiddle Head IPA | Fiddlehead Brewing Company, VT$8.00
Rotating Sour | Smuttynose Brewing Company, NH
- MP

YDT Margarita Mixes To Go

Ydt Margarita Mixes To Go$16.00
House / Coconut / Jalapeño; Makes 8 Drinks

Modelo Michelada

Modelo Michelada$11.00
Pepper & garlic-infused vida mezcal, house michelada mix + modeloe especial lager.

Vino

White

Torres Verdeo, Verdejo, Rueda, Spain$9.00
De Martino, Sauvignon Blanc, Maipo Valley, Chile$10.00
Peyrassol 'La Croix,' Rosé, Provence, France$12.00

Sparkling

Hola! Cava, Barcelona, Spain$10.00

Red

Viu Manent, Malbec, Colchagua Valley, Chile$10.00
Aviary, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA$11.00
Montes Alpha, Pinot Noir, Aconcagua Coast, Chile$11.00

Mocktail Fievre

Contains No Alcohol $8

Grape + Berry
Mango + Habanero
Raspberry + Mint

Soda

Jarritos Mexican Soda$4.00

What 489 people are saying

Yellow Door Taqueria - South End reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Greater Boston
Good for groups
Boston
Good for groups
Boston
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Yellow Door Taqueria - South End enchants with "fresh, flavorful" cuisine and a "cozy and vibrant" atmosphere. The tacos and churros are standout favorites, complemented by friendly, attentive service. Outdoor seating boasts a pleasant ambiance, though some may find the music loud. Overall, it's a "great spot" for a delightful dining experience.

489 Reviews

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Alison
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, everything we ate was delicious! I'm vegetarian and there were several vegetarian starters/salads, plus one vegetarian taco. Would have been great to have a second vegetarian taco option given how many meaty tacos flavors there were. The guacamole was excellent, as was the spicy watermelon and strawberry salad. The drinks we got were just fine in comparison to the food which stood out. Sat outside, lots of outside tables that had a good ambiance, not too close to the street traffic and plenty of trees and flowers. Friendly and prompt service. Would go again if in the area.
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amanda VIP
Greater Boston7 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Ive been to yellow door tons of times, mostly the dorchester location. We came as it was my last day at my current job. The service was terrible. We had to wait a very long time each time to order anything. Our order was incorrect multiple times. My first cocktail-coconut marg was great. The second ginger lime leaf- was terrible. Ive had this margarita before and i LOVE it. This one did not taste right. It took so long for the server to come back that it was useless to have him get me something else. We all were incredibly annoyed.
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Juliana
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I had such a great experience at this taquería — the food was fresh, flavorful. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the service was quick and attentive. The atmosphere felt cozy and vibrant, making it a great spot to grab a casual bite or enjoy a meal with friends. I’ll definitely be coming back for more!
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Greg VIP
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat outside and my only somewhat critical feedback is the music was really loud. It is not a unique situation but I wish more establishments would adjust the volume given time of day, noise levels, etc…I would never complain about street noise but yelling over music is always frustrating. And my husband got the wrong taco because it was difficult to hear over the music (and he just ate it and loved it—no bad choices here!). Otherwise the food and service were excellent. Great spot. And if loud music while dining doesn’t bother you ignore my comment and enjoy every moment!
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Rich VIP
Greater Boston6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. Staff is always amazing and good atmosphere. Love the new drinks.
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James
Greater Boston7 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent Pre- Cinquo di Mayo experience. Everything was fantastic. Parking is tough, even on a Sunday.
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Lisa
Chicago / Illinois6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was so good. Chips, guac and salsa to start with street corn nachos and wings were my favorite! The drinks were delicious and so were the tacos!
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Nicola
Manchester/Greater Manchester7 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 30, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great tacos and churros. Very pleasant atmosphere and great staff
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Josie
Greater Boston2 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 28, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server was great. One of our dishes was taking a little bit longer than usual, so she brought us an order of churros on the house. Highly recommend the crispy tofu tacos and the churros. This was my second time here, and I specifically came back just for the tofu tacos. My new favorite restaurant.
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Paul
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great tacos and vibe. Good prices . Will be going back.
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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 4.7 stars by 489 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 30, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 12 times today

Google Map for Yellow Door Taqueria - South End

354 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118

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!

Yellow Door Taqueria - South End

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Para Comenzar

House-Made Salsa & Chips$6.00

House-Made Guacamole & Chips$12.00

House-Made Queso & Chips$10.00

Watermelon Salad$12.00

Shrimp Ceviche$16.00

Tuna Ceviche$16.00

Tacos

Coconut Shrimp$7.00

Carnitas$6.00

Fish Frito$6.00

Scallop Frito$7.00

Birria Tacos

Mushroom al Pastor$6.00

Queso Carne$7.00

Chili Duck$6.00

Chicken Tinga$6.00

Charred Broccoli**$5.00

Main

Elote$10.00

Chipotle Wings$15.00

YDT Churros$9.00

Tequila Chocolate Cake**$10.00

Extras

Side of Salsa$4.00

Side of Guacamole$10.00

Refried Beans$5.00

Weekend Brunch

Para Comenzar

House-Made Salsa & Chips$6.00

House-Made Guacamole & Chips$12.00

House-Made Queso & Chips$10.00

Tacos

Brunch Chimichanga$12.00

Coconut Shrimp

Fish Frito$6.00

Scallop Frito$6.00

Avocado Toastada$12.00

Ydt Breakfast Taco$6.00

Chicken Tinga$6.00

Carnitas$6.00

Charred Broccoli**$5.00

Queso Carne$7.00

Chili Duck$6.00

Mushroom al Pastor$6.00

Birria Taco

Featured Item

Chipotle Wings$15.00

Watermelon Salad$12.00

Shrimp Ceviche$16.00

Tuna Ceviche$16.00

YDT Nachos$12.00

Elote$10.00

YDT Churros$9.00

Tequila Chocolate Cake**$10.00

Weekend Brunch - Extras

Side of Salsa$4.00

Side of Guacamole$10.00

Refried Beans$4.00

Brunch Cocktails

YDT Michelada$13.00

Waking Up in Tijuana$12.00

Sandía Fresca$12.00

YDT Bloody Maria$13.00

Margaritas

Margaritas de La Casa$12.00

Frozen Drinks

Flor de Caña 7 Yr Piña Colada

Weekly Specials

Cócteles

Pásame La Botella$12.00

Yellow Rose$12.00

Pink Lambo$12.00

YDT Palomas$12.00

Estoy En La Playa**$12.00

Shrub It off$12.00