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TastyPals TeamOur take on El Jefe's Taqueria - Boston Common
Jun 5, 2026
9.4
Editorial review
We keep coming back and the standard does not slip. That consistency is rare and worth seeking out.
Restaurant
El Jefe's Taqueria - Boston Common
El Jefe's Taqueria - Boston Common is a breakfast restaurant pick in Back Bay in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
Rating (Google) 4.7
2,048 reviews
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4.7
Rating
Based on 2048 reviews
Best used for
brunch and date night
Price and pace
Budget-friendly
Neighborhood
Back Bay · 80 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
Price
Budget-friendly
Google rating
4.7 from 2,048 reviews
Address
Back Bay | 80 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
TastyPals Editorial Pick
JW
James Whitfield
Restaurant Critic
“El Jefe's Taqueria - Boston Common's 4.7 on 2,048 reviews is earned the right way — through consistency rather than a single strong night. The breakfast restaurant cooking here holds up to scrutiny. The price point makes returning easy, which is exactly the point. Walk-ins are generally fine, though weekend brunch lines move quickly.”
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Why go
What makes El Jefe's Taqueria - Boston Common worth the move
El Jefe's Taqueria - Boston Common looks like a good night-out option in Back Bay in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 4.7 rating across 2,048 Google reviews.
What to know fast
Public rating
4.7 from 2,048 Google reviews
Best used for
brunch and date night
Style
Breakfast Restaurant in Back Bay
Spend
Budget-friendly
Best for
Know before you go
Google rating: 4.7 from 2,048 reviews
Price point: $
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Plan the visit
Quick details
- Address
- 80 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
- Price
- $
- TastyPals score
- Unavailable
- Google rating
- 4.7 (2,048 reviews)
- Cuisine
- Breakfast Restaurant
- Neighborhood
- Back Bay
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Google snapshot
4.7 from 2,048 reviews
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