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Boston, MA

Villa Mexico Cafe

Mexican

121 Water St, Boston, MA 02109, USA

121 Water St, Boston, MA 02109, USA

Hours
  • Mon9 AM – 4 PM
  • Tue9 AM – 4 PM
  • Wed9 AM – 4 PM
  • Thu9 AM – 4 PM
  • Fri9 AM – 4 PM
  • SatClosed
  • Sun · TodayClosed

From the local food press

Editor’s picks from published local guides
  • Tamales

    Villa Mexico Cafe is a Financial District kitchen whose founder, Julie King, known to regulars as Momma King, built a cult following for her tamales, flautas and grilled burritos when she cooked out of a Beacon Hill gas station. Devotees still come to the Water Street counter for her griddled burritos and tamales. Order the tamales, and try the house black salsa.

    Picks from Time Out Boston and The Boston Globe

  • Mexican

    Julie King, known to regulars as Momma King, has run this homestyle Mexico City-style takeout counter for nearly 20 years, including a stint operating out of a Beacon Hill gas station. Grilled burritos, a distinctive black salsa, and house-made sweets, with free cookies on Fridays, define the small Water Street spot.

    Picks from Boston Magazine

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