Yellow Door Taqueria - Dorchester

4.9

136 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

At Yellow Door Taqueria, we are serving up traditional & contemporary Mexican cuisine with a New England Spin. Our traditional tacos each have an individual twist and they're all served on the tortillas we make fresh every morning. We offer a full bar and have a stacked drink menu including several different kinds of Margaritas, an extensive tequila, and mezcal list, as well as carefully craft cocktails. If you're not into the hard stuff, no worries, we have mocktails, Mexican sodas, beer, wine, and more!

This is our original location which lives in the heart of Lower Mills, Dorchester. We are right in between our two sister restaurants Lower Mills Tavern and Madre Osteria & Bar - Perfect spots to grab a drink before or after your reservation!

Our second location resides in Boston's South End at the InkBlock apartment community.

We are open 7 days a week for dinner & for brunch on the weekends!

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Traditional Mexican
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Thu, Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(857) 267-4201
Website
https://www.yellowdoortaqueria.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Host your next event at Dorchester's Yellow Door Taqueria! From birthdays to engagement parties to business events, we are here for all of your margarita & taco needs.Inquire about holiday, Christmas, or New Years' parties now!

Location
2297 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02124
Neighborhood
Dorchester
Cross street
Adams St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Adams St. & Eliot St. MBTA Bus Stop, Milton Station, Cedar Grove Station, Ashmont T Stop (Red Line)
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Road to Oaxaca$12.00
rosemary-infused mezcal, coconut, lemon sage cordial, cinnamon tincture
Pásame La Botella$12.00
strawberry-infused flor de caña rum, burnt orange + cranberry cordial, spiced tincture
YDT Michelada$12.00
garlic & pepper-infused del maguey Vida, house michelada mix + modelo especial lager
Spiced Sangria$13.00
garnacha red, vinho verde, spiced pear-infused tequila, seasonal fruit
Just Bought a Cadillac Margarita$15.00
milagro, dry curaçao, lime juice, agave
Waking Up in Tijuana$13.00
on draft | reposado tequila, st. george coffee liqueur, cinnamon-infused cold brew, vanilla whipped cream, cayenne
YDT Palomas$13.00
blanco tequila, rosemary-infused mezcal, lime, fever tree grapefruit soda; classic or spicy
Bebida Rosa$12.00
plum-infused lillet rose, lemon, sage, pink cava
These Reposados Ain't Loyal$12.00
reposado tequila, sherry, banana, cacao, cane sugar, orange + cherry bitters
Am I the Drama$13.00
apple + cinnamon-intused pisco, st. george spiced pear liqueur, lemon, cane sugar, fennel tincture, black walnut bitters*, egg white**
Frozen Drinks$13.00
flor de caña piña colada + weekly specials

Cerveza & Vino

Draft

Modelo Especial Lager | Mexico$6.00
Dos Equis Amber | Mexico$6.00
Fiddlehead IPA | Fiddlehead Brewing, VT$7.00
Rotating Cider | Shacksbury, VT
- MP
Seasonal Draft | Rotating
- MP

Bottles + Cans

Tecate | Mexico$4.00
Corona / Corona Light | Mexico$5.00
Pacífico | Mexico$5.00
Narragansett | RI$3.00
Nantucket Lime Tequila Seltzer | Triple 8 Distilling, MA$3.00

YDT Margarita Mixes To Go

YDT Margarita Mixes To Go$15.00
house / coconut / jalapeño; makes 8 drinks

White

Broadbent, Vinho Verde, Portugal$9.00
De Martino, Sauvignon Blanc, Maipo Valley, Chile$10.00
Peyrassol 'La Croix', Rosé, Provence, France$12.00

Sparkling

¡Hola!, Cava, Barcelona, Spain$10.00

Red

Viu Manent, Malbec, Colchagua Valley, Chile$10.00
Aviary, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA$11.00
Montes Alpha, Pinot Noir, Aconcagua Coast, Chile$11.00

Mocktails

Lemon + Sage
Burnt Orange + Cranberry

Jarritos | Topo Chico Lime

Jarritos | Topo Chico Lime$4.00

What 136 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Greater Boston
Best Service
Greater Boston
Neighborhood gem
Greater Boston
Mexican
Boston
Best Overall
Boston
Best Food
Boston
Best Service
Boston
Neighborhood gem
Boston
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Yellow Door Taqueria in Dorchester is celebrated for its "amazing food" and "creative tacos," offering a vibrant and friendly atmosphere. Guests rave about the "wonderful service" and inventive cocktails. While some mention wait times, the staff's attentiveness and the unique taco creations make it a "favorite spot" worth visiting again.

136 Reviews

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Chase
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stopped by for a quick drink & a few tacos. We got the fish tacos and birria. Two were plenty, they were really delicious and filling. Fish tacos 10/10, Birria was 9/10 flavor profile was there but the meat was a little dry, even with the dip. Really cool spot though, I loved this location. Ambiance 10/10. Really nice staff! The place smelled incredible.
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Tim
Greater Boston
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love it here! Very Pricey though for food and drinks
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Tinashe
Las Vegas
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was great and the food and drink was also great.
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Alison
Greater Boston
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is better than ever!! Had a great night and the service was awesome! Came for the Tacos, stayed for the margs!!
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Susan
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was as always-outstanding. The ingredients are always fresh and the combinations are unique yet traditional in concept. The service was over the top! We sat at the bar and the bartender was so attentive as well as the servers who delivered our food. The manager wowed us by stopping by and also checking in on us not once - but twice. It’s a reflection on ownership and management that the culture truly adds to the value of your experience.
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Paul
Greater Boston
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
YD continues to please! Love the food love the staff!
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Laura
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and creative cocktails in a fun and energetic setting! Loved it!
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Hall
Greater Boston
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always delicious and interesting tacos. Maybe figure a way to make identification of which tacos are which could help.
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Iriana
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I would recommend keeping the volume of the music to a minimum; other than that everything is 10 out of 10 across-the-board. Amazing food, amazing atmosphere but most importantly, amazing kitchen, staff and Bar staff and host staff
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Debra
Greater Boston
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ordered coconut shrimp, birria, duck and pork tacos-all delicious with fresh ingredients. We also ordered nachos with chicken-a very generous portion that was also good. Service was excellent.
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FAQs

Yellow Door Taqueria - Dorchester offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Yellow Door Taqueria - Dorchester also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (857) 267-4201.

Yellow Door Taqueria - Dorchester is rated 4.9 stars by 136 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Yellow Door Taqueria - Dorchester

2297 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02124

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Adams St.
Neighborhood
Dorchester
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Thu, Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Traditional Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Adams St. & Eliot St. MBTA Bus Stop, Milton Station, Cedar Grove Station, Ashmont T Stop (Red Line)
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.yellowdoortaqueria.com/
Phone number
(857) 267-4201
Private party facilities
Host your next event at Dorchester's Yellow Door Taqueria! From birthdays to engagement parties to business events, we are here for all of your margarita & taco needs.Inquire about holiday, Christmas, or New Years' parties now!

Yellow Door Taqueria - Dorchester

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Margaritas

De La Casa$12.00

Cócteles

Road to Oaxaca$12.00

Pásame La Botella$12.00

YDT Michelada$12.00

Spiced Sangria$13.00

Just Bought a Cadillac Margarita$15.00

Waking Up in Tijuana$13.00

YDT Palomas$13.00

Bebida Rosa$12.00

These Reposados Ain't Loyal$12.00

Am I the Drama$13.00

Frozen Drinks$13.00

Cerveza & Vino

Draft

Modelo Especial Lager | Mexico$6.00

Dos Equis Amber | Mexico$6.00

Fiddlehead IPA | Fiddlehead Brewing, VT$7.00

Rotating Cider | Shacksbury, VT

Seasonal Draft | Rotating

Bottles + Cans

Tecate | Mexico$4.00

Corona / Corona Light | Mexico$5.00

Pacífico | Mexico$5.00

Narragansett | RI$3.00

Nantucket Lime Tequila Seltzer | Triple 8 Distilling, MA$3.00

YDT Margarita Mixes To Go

YDT Margarita Mixes To Go$15.00

White

Broadbent, Vinho Verde, Portugal$9.00

De Martino, Sauvignon Blanc, Maipo Valley, Chile$10.00

Peyrassol 'La Croix', Rosé, Provence, France$12.00

Sparkling

¡Hola!, Cava, Barcelona, Spain$10.00

Red

Viu Manent, Malbec, Colchagua Valley, Chile$10.00

Aviary, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA$11.00

Montes Alpha, Pinot Noir, Aconcagua Coast, Chile$11.00

Mocktails

Lemon + Sage

Burnt Orange + Cranberry

Jarritos | Topo Chico Lime

Jarritos | Topo Chico Lime$4.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Yellow Door Taqueria - Dorchester offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Yellow Door Taqueria - Dorchester restaurant rated?

Is Yellow Door Taqueria - Dorchester currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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