Chivo Taqueria – Mexican
The air at Chivo Taqueria hums with the savory aroma of sizzling chorizo and golden-folded tortillas, drawing guests into a bright, welcoming space for a true taste of Mexican comfort. From the vibrant kick of huevos rancheros to the satisfying weight of a hand-rolled burrito, every dish celebrates bold spices and hearty ingredients that turn a simple meal into a festive morning ritual.
1728, Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02138 +18572423343 https://www.chivoboston.com/contact0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Chivo Taqueria
Dairy-Free at Chivo Taqueria
Chivo Taqueria in Cambridge has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, Chips and Side of Beans. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Chivo Taqueria
Chivo Taqueria in Cambridge has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, Side of Protein and Fried Plantains. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Chivo Taqueria
Chivo Taqueria in Cambridge has 26 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cheese & Loroco Pupusa, Guacamole and Chips. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Chivo Taqueria
Chivo Taqueria in Cambridge has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Side of Protein. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Chivo Taqueria
Chivo Taqueria in Cambridge has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side of Protein, Side of Steak or Seafood and Cashew Fruit Juice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Chivo Taqueria
Chivo Taqueria in Cambridge has 10 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, Chips and Side of Beans. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Chivo Taqueria
Chivo Taqueria in Cambridge has 21 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cheese & Loroco Pupusa, Guacamole and Chips. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Chivo Taqueria
Chivo Taqueria in Cambridge has 7 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, Side of Beans and Veggie Omelette. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Chivo Taqueria
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Side of Protein | 16.1 g | 97.5 g |
| Taco Salad | 0 g | 76.6 g |
| Breakfast Burrito | 102 g | 62.5 g |
| Torta | 38.7 g | 26.2 g |
| Burrito (Small) | 46.9 g | 24 g |
| Tortilla Soup | 13.6 g | 21.8 g |
| Nachos | 76.6 g | 20.4 g |
| Veggie Omelette | 51.6 g | 20.3 g |
| Side of Steak or Seafood | 15.4 g | 20.3 g |
| Hibiscus Flower Tea | — | 17.5 g |
| Huevos Rancheros | 58.4 g | 15.4 g |
| Chivo's Breakfast | 38.3 g | 15.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 10:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Menu
Breakfast
- Breakfast Burrito - $9.99: Flour tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, cheese, choice of protein, beans, fried potato, pico de gallo, sour cream, and ranchera sauce. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos Rancheros - $9.99: Eggs over easy or over medium topped with Ranchera Sauce served with fried beans, farmer's cheese, sour cream, fried plantains with fried tortillas. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chivo's Breakfast - $9.99: Salvadorian Style fried Eggs served with fried beans, farmer's cheese, sour cream, fried plantains and tortillas. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Omelette a la Mexicana - $10.5: Omelette stuffed with chili con carne topped with signature ranchera sauce and cheese. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Veggie Omelette - $10.5: Omelette with peppers, onions, jalapeños topped with green sauce and cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos con Chorizo - $10.5: Salvadorian Style fried Eggs served with Chivo's signature chorizo, fried beans, farmer's cheese, sour cream, fried plantains and tortillas. Available at: breakfast, brunch
Burritos
- Burrito (Small) - $9.99: Includes 5 toppings: rice, beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, onion with cilantro and your choice of salsa. Tortilla: Flour, Spinach or Wheat. Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrito (Large) - $10.99: Includes 5 toppings: rice, beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, onion with cilantro and your choice of salsa. Tortilla: Flour, Spinach or Wheat. Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
Mexican Delights
- Quesadilla - $9.99: Includes 5 toppings: cheese, choice of protein, beans, pico de gallo, onion with cilantro and your choice of salsa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $10.99: Tortilla chips topped with choice of protein and toppings Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Torta - $10.99: Mexican sandwich on a soft roll with choice of protein, refried beans, cheese, chipotle sauce, avocado, tomato, salsa, and lettuce. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos and Tostadas
- Single Taco - $3.75: Choice of corn or flour tortilla, with 4 toppings included: protein, pico de gallo, onions & cilantro with a choice of salsa Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Combo - $15: 3 Tacos with choice of protein, rice and beans. Dietary tags: Halal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Salad - $10.99: Fried flour tortilla shell with lettuce, and your choice of toppings Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tostada - $4.99: Crispy fried tortilla with refried beans, choice of protein, lettuce, cheese, crema & choice of salsa Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Pupusas and Tamales
- Cheese Pupusa - $4.99: Homemade corn tortilla filled with cheese. Includes pickled cabbage and tomato salsa. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese & Beans Pupusa - $4.99: Homemade corn tortilla filled with cheese and beans. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese & Pork Pupusa - $4.99: Homemade corn tortilla filled with cheese and pork. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese & Spinach Pupusa - $4.99: Homemade corn tortilla filled with cheese and spinach. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese & Loroco Pupusa - $4.99: Homemade corn tortilla filled with cheese and Loroco (edible flower). Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tamale - $4.99: Corn dough wrapped in a plantain leaf, filled with chicken and potatoes. Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
Sides
- Chips - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Salsa - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Guacamole - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Plantains - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tortilla Soup - $8.99 Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Rice - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Beans - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Protein - $3.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Side of Steak or Seafood - $4.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Flan - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Tres Leches Cake - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Churros - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Sweet Quesadilla (Small) - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Sweet Quesadilla (Large) - $9.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
Beverages
- Cashew Fruit Juice - $3.5: Maranon cashew Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb
- Hibiscus Flower Tea - $3.5: Flor de jamaica Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Horchata Iced Latte - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Pina Colada - $4.99
- Green Juice - $7.99: Kale, spinach, celery, cucumber, green apple, orange, ginger
- Paradise Juice - $7.99: Beets, green apple, carrots, orange, ginger Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Orange Juice - $5.99: Freshly squeezed orange juice
Frequently Asked Questions about Chivo Taqueria
- Is Chivo Taqueria dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Chivo Taqueria has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, Chips and Side of Beans.
- What can I eat at Chivo Taqueria on a dairy-free diet?
- Guacamole, Chips and Side of Beans carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Chivo Taqueria have vegan options?
- Yes. 10 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Guacamole and Chips.
- Is Chivo Taqueria gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Chivo Taqueria?
- Side of Protein, at roughly 97.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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