Olecito

Olecito
Inman Square, Cambridge, MA
Location

Do you like having variety when you go out for a bite? Just about every cuisine is covered in Inman Sq. The newly opened Olecito provides tasty Mexican take-out! Since it’s opening, we have tried the burrito twice and are impressed. At only $5.50 a pop, you get a hearty, authentic burrito and a side of chips served with an unusual salsa (not a typical pico de gallo). The burritos come with your choice of beans, crema, jack cheese, guacamole, and veggies or meat. The combination is juicy, delicious, and unique. For our fellow vegetarians, they offer vegetarian cilantro rice and delicious grilled vegetables. The grilled carrots (included in the veggie medley) are a peculiar addition; they don't really taste great in a burrito, take too long to cook, and add a little too much crunch for our taste. That said, other places such as Anna's Taqueria cook up the carrots the same way. CAUTION: Make sure to get your hot sauce on the side! WOW. Don't get me wrong, we both enjoy hot sauce, but their hot sauce is serious— not for the faint of heart.

We will definitely visit Olecito often— we live so close by! Once we've had the chance to try some of the other dishes, such as the Torta (a Mexican-style sandwich on telera bread) or the Rajas taco (a combination of creamy Poblano peppers, black beans, jack cheese, lettuce, and guacamole served on two small corn tortillas for only $2.75), we will write an update in this review.

Side note: Ole (across the street) is a terrific restaurant with great ambiance and heftier prices, but Olecito is easy on the wallet and the palate for an anytime, quick meal.