Yellow Door Taqueria is Boston’s idea of summer on repeat. The menu is built around tacos, each one detailed and colorful enough to stand on its own. Handmade tortillas are the foundation, soft but sturdy, and the fillings shift between vegetables, seafood and meat with equal attention to balance and flavor. Cauliflower with salsa macha hits the smoky side, fish tacos come dressed with avocado crema, and al pastor brings a sweet-savory punch.
The plates arrive quickly, which suits the energy of the room. This is not a slow, drawn-out dinner. People are here to eat, drink and talk over music that leans loud enough to set the pace without drowning out conversation. Margaritas are strong, tequila lists are long and service is tuned to keep tables moving at a steady clip.
Décor adds to the mood without pushing too hard. Patterned tile, neon signs and tropical details make the space feel more like a neighborhood party than a themed restaurant. Regulars show up in groups, often staying longer than they planned, while newcomers are drawn in by the look and end up staying for the food.
Yellow Door works because it does not spread itself too thin. It knows tacos and cocktails are enough. The kitchen nails the former, the bar manages the latter and the overall effect is a restaurant that feels confident in its lane.
PEPSI™ Special
Yellow Door Taqueria's special Carne Asada Burrito features grilled steak marinated in PEPSI with black beans, bacon and onion jam, blistered peppers, habanero salsa roja and Mexican rice, all wrapped in a flour tortilla. Ask for the PEPSI Special, and you'll get a free 16 oz. fountain PEPSI.
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