Villa Mexico Cafe
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The best Mexican food in Boston is a hidden gem. Come for the original grilled burritos, black salsa The first two Villa México Café locations were in Woburn.
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Villa México Café had its origins in Woburn, Mass. Julie King, owner, manager, cook, cleaner and everything else, moved there with her daughter, Bessie, after her American husband passed away from Alzheimer's. A lawyer in Mexico, Julie could not litigate in Massachusetts without going to school again. However, at that time her daughter's education came before hers. She therefore decided to open a restaurant since she found no good Mexican food in Woburn or its surroundings, or authentic Mexican food for that matter. She went into business with one purpose only: to bring authentic, homemade Mexican food to the people of New England. In 2006 Julie relocated to a gas station store in Beacon Hill. The last gas station in Boston became the notorious home of the "gas station burritos," and at that spot the restaurant earned its "Best Burrito in Boston" title from Boston Phoenix and Improper Bostonian. The gas station was demolished for redevelopment in 2013 and the latest Villa México Café opened in Boston's Financial District on January 11, 2016. During this period the business continued its black salsa sales and catering. Now, still serving authentic Mexican dishes like burritos, quesadillas, tacos, tostadas, fresh fruit waters and more, Villa México Café continues with its mission. To the like (or dislike) of customers, Julie and Bessie say that if they don't eat it in Mexico they won't sell it. Julie has come to be known as Momma King, nurturing customers as friends. To her and to the team the restaurant is not just a business, it is a home and a safe zone; welcoming everyone to eat, to learn, to talk and to make our city better together. As Momma King says, "Hi my friends! Welcome to our 'changarro!'"
09/28/2026
September is a busy moth for us, not only do we celebrate Mexican Independence Day and Hispanic Heritage Month, we also have birthdays!
Fernando has worked with us since we opened here on Water Street, and the "little boss" has her bday a few days after him 😄.
We are very grateful we had nice weather and friends to celebrate them with, and look forward to another year together, wishing them the best!!!
09/24/2026
Yesterday we were pleased to join Shift at 53 State for a salsa making workshop for all the building staff and it was wonderful!
As we head into the colder months we welcome opportunities like these, to learn how to make Mexican food or our burritos, to engage your teams and further share our food and cooking tips 😄!
Thank you Caitlyn and friends!
09/23/2026
Burritos? We got them... and they're wicked good 😎.
COME EAT!
09/19/2026
Are we OPEN today? YES! And it's the last day of the week you can get our homemade, authentic Mexican POZOLE, as we wrap up Mexican Independence week!
You have five Saturdays left to enjoy the outdoor seating with micheladas and sangrías, so what are you waiting for?!?!
09/12/2026
If you are around Downtown Crossing today for the Con Salsa festival, come eat! We are a very close walking distance and we have b**r and w**e on Saturdays 🙌. You will be fueled to dance!
Then... Ready for next week?! Come celebrate Mexican Independence Day with us, not just for 15 de Septiembre, but all week long!
Enjoy our homemade, traditional POZOLE. Plain (vegan), chicken, or pork. As always, with all the fixings. Don't miss it!
Thank you, friends, The Boston B**r Company for having our catering to wish the best to your team member on their new journey.
We hope everyone enjoyed the food and had a fiesta!
09/10/2026
It's a pleasure to be nominated for one of UNITED LATINAS recognitions, this one as one of 50 over 50 in our communities!
At 70, still owning a business and working, and advocating may not be popular, but that's what I have done most of my life. How could I stop?
Since I was single and working as a lawyer in Mexico, to marrying and caring for my family, to becoming a caregiver for my husband who got early onset Alzheimer's, and then a widowed mom who decided to open up a business because there was no good Mexican food near us.
Life has many ups and downs, but you always keep trying and moving forward, friends. I'm honored and grateful to learn that my experiences are recognized and valued, and I'm not just seen as some "old lady," thank you very much ❤️!!!
Our newsletter from September went out last week, did you get it?
Here's a quick read to prepare for next week, when we will have pozole in honor of Mexican Independence Day!
And, we are also supporting our friends at East Coast Divers with their online auction to recover after a building fire, and you could win a burrito making class amongst other items!
Sign up to get our monthly news and visit the ECD profile to bid on items by September 13!
09/04/2026
We have had such wonderful visits these past two weekends, and we wonder if we will see YOU next!
While we will be closed this Saturday and Monday, to take a break for Labor Day weekend, we have 8 Saturdays left to enjoy the outdoor seating, get a Taco Fest deal, and try a michelada.
Thank you, friends, for coming with your family and friends from around Boston, Woburn, Rhode Island, Maine, and even Miami to visit, eat, and catch up ❤️!!!
09/02/2026
Our black salsa is not your average salsa. No raw onions, no cilantro, and it's cooked! Just roasted peppers, tomatoes, and garlic, the same family recipe we’ve been making for years. Spicy in a smokey, delicious way🌶️ Grab some for home, or enjoy it with your food here at the restaurant!
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121 Water Street
Boston, MA
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