Farewell Tour: Villa Mexico Cafe

As we enter into our final days in Beacon Hill, Bret and I have begun a farewell tour of sorts.  My "clean out the freezer" Korean dukboki was the last meal I'll cook in our apartment as we're planning on relying on take-out and delivery for this final week.  We figured that this would be the easiest thing to do so that we can save time after work as we finish packing, and this will also allow us to pack up our very extensive kitchen!

Bret and I created a list of the local take-out and delivery places that we will miss the most and I jokingly call this our farewell tour.  I know, I'm a bit dramatic.  Nonetheless, we began the farewell tour last night with take-out from Villa Mexico Cafe.

By now, Villa Mexico is one of Beacon Hill's worst-kept secrets.  Strangely located in a tiny gas station, this Mexican take-out restaurant makes what I deem to be the best burritos in town!  Plus, you can't help but love the family behind the counter as everyone is considered a "friend."  Although I walked by this place for years, Bret actually first introduced me to this place soon after we were dating.  Initially, I was skeptical to eat food prepared in a gas station but this unique restaurant is definitely one of my favorite neighborhood spots!

I stopped in at Villa Mexico on Tuesday night to pick up my usual order - carnitas burrito with guacamole and hot salsa.

Bret order the same, except with chicken.  We also split a side of guacamole and tortilla chips.

Per usual, the burrito didn't disappoint.  The slow-cooked pork was so tender and flavorful.  Plus, I love that they grill every burrito as a lot of places don't do this.  The portion sizes are definitely huge but I ate every last bite!  I've heard rumors that the gas station will be torn down for a new building and I'm not sure what the fate is for Villa Mexico.  Knowing this, I'm glad to have picked Villa Mexico for our first stop on our "farewell tour."

Villa Mexico Cafe is located at 296 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA.