Lone Star Taco Bar – Mexican
This high-energy haunt pulses with the spirit of a modern Texas cantina, where the smoky aroma of charred street corn and dry-rubbed wings drifts through a lively, sun-drenched space. The kitchen reimagines Tex-Mex comfort with bold, playful flair, serving up everything from decadent Frito Pies and molten Chile con Queso to the legendary El Cruncho Supremo. It is a social sanctuary where salt-rimmed glasses meet mountains of Victory Club Nachos, creating a spirited atmosphere that feels like a perpetual neighborhood fiesta.
479, Cambridge Street, 02134 +16177828226 https://lonestar-boston.com0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, raw-food, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Lone Star Taco Bar
Dairy-Free at Lone Star Taco Bar
Lone Star Taco Bar in Allston has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 3 House Tortillas, Ensalada and Shrimp 'Ceviche' Cocktail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Lone Star Taco Bar
Lone Star Taco Bar in Allston has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ensalada, Shrimp 'Ceviche' Cocktail and Salsa Roja (Small). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Lone Star Taco Bar
Lone Star Taco Bar in Allston has 19 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mexicali Shrimp, Quesadilla and 3 House Tortillas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Lone Star Taco Bar
Lone Star Taco Bar in Allston has 7 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Refried Bean Tostada, Carnitas Pork and Chicken Ranchero Tostada. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Lone Star Taco Bar
Lone Star Taco Bar in Allston has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Dry Rubbed Wings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Lone Star Taco Bar
Lone Star Taco Bar in Allston has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Carnitas Pork and Dry Rubbed Wings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Lone Star Taco Bar
Lone Star Taco Bar in Allston has 11 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 3 House Tortillas, Ensalada and House Pickled Jalapeños. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Lone Star Taco Bar
Lone Star Taco Bar in Allston has 19 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Quesadilla, 3 House Tortillas and Ensalada. 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 Lone Star Taco Bar
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chili con Carne | 50.7 g | 93.7 g |
| Breakfast Burrito | 102 g | 62.5 g |
| El Diablo | 112.3 g | 54.2 g |
| Frito Pie | 96.7 g | 54 g |
| Breakfast Taco | 65.3 g | 51.3 g |
| Papas con Chorizo | 93.9 g | 47.1 g |
| Beef Barbacoa | 3.5 g | 43.9 g |
| Chilaquiles Divorciados | 10.9 g | 36.7 g |
| Chorizo Fundido Costra | 12.8 g | 35.5 g |
| Torta Milanesa | 63.7 g | 35.3 g |
| Refried Bean Tostada | 31.5 g | 34.8 g |
| Mexican Dog | 1.6 g | 32.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Menu
Plates
- Ensalada - $12: Baby greens, avocado, hearts of palm, pickled onion, tomato, pepitas & mango vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Street Corn - $11: Corn on the cob topped with cotija cheese & garlic-lime aioli. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Victory Club Nachos - $13.5: House tortilla chips topped with melted longhorn cheese, pickled jalapeno, avocado crema, napa cabbage, house crema & cotija cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadilla - $11: Oaxaca & longhorn cheeses, sofrito, salsa verde, onion & cilantro topped with salsa roja & house crema Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Frito Pie - $6.95: Dallas spicy beef, longhorn cheese & house crema served in a bag of Fritos. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dry Rubbed Wings - $14: Chile spice rub, grilled lime, salsa verde & house crema. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Dog - $9: Grilled hot dog, refried beans, longhorn cheese, sala roja, chipotle mustard & house crema on a brioche bun. Available at: dinner, lunch
- El Cruncho Supremo - $13.5: Dallas spicy beef, chile con queso, longhorn cheese, avocado crema, lettuce & tomato piled on a tostada shell, wrapped in a flour tortilla & topped with 'fuego sauce'. Available at: dinner, lunch
Chips & Dips
- Guacamole - $14: Avocado, onion, tomato, chiles, oregano, cilantro & lime. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile con Queso - $12: Warm cheese dip with chiles, tomatoes & love Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili con Carne - $13: 'Texas cook-off' style beef chili (no beans). Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp 'Ceviche' Cocktail - $15: Shrimp, tomato, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, serrano, Clamato juice, lime & avocado. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salsa Roja (Small) - $3.25: Tomato, serrano + cilantro | Mild Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free
- Salsa Quemada (Small) - $3.25: Roasted tomato, garlic + chile | Spicy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free
Tacos
- Carnitas Pork - $7: Confit pork, salsa verde, queso fresco, onion & cilantro. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Fundido Costra - $7: House chorizo, queso Oaxaca, salsa quemada, avocado crema, onion & cilantro. Dietary tags: High-Protein, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Barbacoa - $7.5: Spicy brisket, pickled onion, avocado crema & cotija cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Birria - $7.75: Braised adobo beef & queso Oaxaca griddled on a house tortilla & served with consomé. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Asada - $7: Chile marinated portobellos, poblanos, onions, avocado crema, napa cabbage, tomatillo salsa & salsa macha. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dallas Spicy Beef - $7: Spiced ground beef, mushrooms & peppers on a fried tortilla with longhorn cheese & napa cabbage. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Avocado - $7.5: Salsa verde, corn & black bean relish with your choice of grilled queso fresco or braised tofu Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexicali Shrimp - $7.5: Two masa fried shrimp, pico de gallo & tomatillo morita pepita salsa. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veracruz Fish - $7.5: Spice rubbed & grilled red perch, avocado crema, salsa quemada & napa cabbage. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baja Fried Fish - $7.5: Beer battered & fried white fish with pickled cabbage & mango-habanero aioli. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Tostadas & Tortas
- Refried Bean Tostada - $9: House beans, ranchero sauce, napa cabbage, pickled onion, house crema & cotija cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Ranchero Tostada - $11: Chile - tomato braised chicken, refried beans, napa cabbage, pickled onion, house crema & cotija cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Torta Milanesa - $16.5: Fried pork cutlet, refried beans, grilled pineapple, pickled onions, queso Oaxaca, habanero mayo & cilantro. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Torta - $16.5: Fried chicken cutlet, pickled cabbage, lettuce, tomato & chipotle mayo. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Brunch
- Breakfast Taco - $6.75: Scrambled egg, longhorn cheese, avocado crema, salsa quemada on a flour tortilla Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Migas Taco - $7: Tortilla strips, sofrito scrambled egg with salsa quemada, avocado crema, queso fresco, onion, cilantro on a flour tortilla. Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Breakfast Burrito - $13: Scrambled eggs, peppers, onions, Longhorn cheese, refried beans, rice, salsa verde, salsa quemada, avocado crema Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chilaquiles Divorciados - $15: Corn chips tossed in salsa roja, topped with refried beans, salsa verde, queso fresco, pickled onion, avocado crema, house crema, fried eggs Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos Rancheros - $15: House corn tortillas, fried eggs, ranchero sauce, refried beans, queso fresco & avocado. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Papas con Chorizo - $15: Fried eggs over griddled chorizo with sweet potatoes, golden potatoes, poblanos & onions topped with queso fresco. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Jalapeno Corn Cakes - $14: Griddled corn, jalapeno pancakes served with maple syrup & butter. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Tres Leches French Toast - $15: Brioche soaked in our own tres leches, cinnamon batter griddled, topped with seasonal berries. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sides
- Refried Beans & Rice - $4.5: Served with cotija cheese. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- 3 House Tortillas - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Pickled Jalapeños - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Half Avocado - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Flan - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Tres Leches Cake - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Lone Star Margarita - $15: Blanco tequila, lime, lemon, sugar & orange liqueur. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mexico City Margarita - $15: Blanco tequila, lime & sugar served up. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Lucha Libre - $15.5: Blanco tequila, lime, agave & orange blossom water served over ice. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- El Diablo - $15.5: Reposado tequila, mezcal, lime & jalapeno-habanero agave syrup served over ice with a spiced salt rim.
- Congress Street Margarita - $15.5: Blanco tequila, orange liqueur & lime served over ice with a choice of rim. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Cadillac Margarita - $15.95: Reposado tequila, orange curacao & lime served up with a salt rim.
- Horchata - $9: House-made sweet rice, almond milk drink with spices & fresh nutmeg.
- Mexican Coke - $5.5
Frequently Asked Questions about Lone Star Taco Bar
- Is Lone Star Taco Bar dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Lone Star Taco Bar has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 3 House Tortillas, Ensalada and Shrimp 'Ceviche' Cocktail.
- What can I eat at Lone Star Taco Bar on a dairy-free diet?
- 3 House Tortillas, Ensalada and Shrimp 'Ceviche' Cocktail carry the dairy-free tag, out of 8 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Lone Star Taco Bar have vegan options?
- Yes. 11 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including 3 House Tortillas and Ensalada.
- Is Lone Star Taco Bar gluten-free?
- 6 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 Lone Star Taco Bar?
- Chili con Carne, at roughly 93.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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