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Best Mexican Food in Jamaica Plain

Boston's birria taco destination, right on Centre Street
Family-owned, made from scratch daily

Family-owned, made from scratch daily

Crispy birria, pork belly tacos, and homemade adobo — cooked fresh every day in the heart of Jamaica Plain.
Al pastor, pork belly, pineapple, habanero

Al pastor, pork belly, pineapple, habanero

Pork belly marinated in house-made adobo, grilled with fresh pineapple and fiery habanero. Big portions, honest prices.
Catering for your next party

Catering for your next party

Taco trays, fajitas, enchiladas, and party platters for 20 to 200. We bring the same fresh ingredients and bold flavors to your event.

A family kitchen on Centre Street

Viva Taco is a family-owned restaurant in the heart of Jamaica Plain, built on fresh ingredients, traditional recipes, and the kind of hospitality you feel the moment you walk in.

This place is really unexpectedly great. Large portions of tasty, very freshly-made Mexican and Tex-Mex fare, lots of options for vegetarians (and some for vegans!), and very friendly people running the place. Absolutely recommended for a quick meal, or for take-out, which I think most folks opt for

Benjamin S.

Best vegan mexican food I’ve had in Boston…maybe ever. In the vegan bowl, the vegetables were each perfectly seasoned and tasty on their own. The yuca side with cabbage and tomatoes was also perfectly seasoned and tasty. And not over priced for once too (Boston fast casual can get way over)! Shows t

Alexander A.

Awesome new spot in JP! We ordered the birria quesadilla and a steak burrito, both were absolutely delicious! Bring your appetite because the portions are generous! (The burrito was legit the size of a small baby!!) The guacamole was fresh and perfect! They had an issue with their grubhub tablet and

Danaé B.

I have had almost all varieties of tacos here and a few of their sides and I love them all. My favorites are probably the Birria and Al Pastor Tacos. You really can't go wrong with any of their tacos though. When I had a Bad day and need good food to cheer me up, this is where I go.

Leonard

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Map showing the location of Viva Taco on 378 A Centre St in Jamaica Plain
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