Naco Taco – Mexican
This lively destination pulses with energy, drawing guests in with the irresistible aroma of blistered shishito peppers and rich, bubbling chile con queso. Diners dive into crisp crab tostadas and tender quesabirria that drips with savory consommé, while bright bowls of citrus-cured shrimp ceviche and house-made salsas provide a refreshing counterpoint to the bold, smoky flavors. It is a colorful celebration of modern Mexican street food, where every shared plate captures a spirited and communal dining experience.
297, Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02139 +16179451548 https://www.nacocentral.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Wednesday
- 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
- Thursday - Friday
- 11:30 AM - 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Menu
Con Chips
- Guacamole - $12
- Chile Con Queso - $9 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pico De Gallo - $7
- Salsa Roja Y Verde - $7
- Frijoles Charros - $11: Black Beans, Pork, Chihuahua Cheese, Cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
Antojitos
- Ceviche Camarone - $17: Shrimp, Cucumber, Avocado, Radish, Aji Amarillo, Sea Salt, Chili Flakes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shishito Peppers - $11: Cotija, Aleppo, Sea Salt, Cilantro, Lime Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesabirria - $14: Crispy Tacos, Chili Braised Beef, Chihuahua Cheese, Chile de Arbol Broth Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Tostada - $12: Crab, Avocado, Corn, Cucumber, Cilantro, Radish Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Egg Tostada - $8: Avocado, Frijoles Negros, Cilantro, Cotija Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Plantains - $9: Cotija y Crema Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Quesadillas - $11: Black Beans, Pork, Chihuahua Cheese, Roasted Tomato Salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flauta - $11: Chicken & Potato, Roasted Tomato Salsa, Crema, Cotija Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yuca & Chicharron - $12: Fried Yuca, Crispy Pork Belly, Arugula, Pequin Aioli Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pozole Verde - $12: Chicken, Hominy, Green Chile, Tomatillo, Avocado, Crispy Tortilla, Radish Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads & Bowls
- Quinoa Bowl - $13: Quinoa, Rajas, Grilled Corn, Carrots, Cilantro, Spinach, Shiitake Mushrooms, Cumin-Ginger Dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shaved Vegetable Salad - $11: Kale, Brussels, Radish, Carrots, Apples, Cauliflower, Beets, Lime-Thyme Dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Naco Cobb Salad - $14: Arugula, Cucumbers, Chickpeas, Tomato, Avocado, Smoked Queso, Bacon, Charred Onions, Green Goddess Dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Bowl - $16: Choice of Protein, Rice, Beans, Corn, Lettuce, Pickled Jalapeno, Pico de Gallo, Salsa Verde Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Pescado Taco - $7: Crispy Tilapia, Spicy Cabbage Slaw, Chipotle Mayo, Cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Taco - $6: Grilled Chicken Tinga, Smoked Tomato, Iceberg, Crema, Cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicharron Taco - $7: Crispy Pork Belly, Sesame Slaw, Garlic-Chile-Soy Sauce, Cilantro, Sriracha Mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Camarones Taco - $7: Ancho Fried Shrimp, Spicy Cabbage Slaw, Cilantro, Chipotle Aioli Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Ahumado Taco - $6: Smoked Tofu, Refried Beans, Salsa Arriera, Cotija Crema Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Taco - $6: Slow Braised Pork, Cilantro Crema, Chile De Arbol, Pickled Red Onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Taco - $7: Charbroiled Pork & Pineapple, Onion, Cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Res Con Mole Verde Taco - $8: Chili braised beef brisket, cotija, pumpkin seeds, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Tortas
- Hongo Torta - $14: Portobello, Green Chile Rajas, Pickled Jalapeno, Arugula, Cumin Goat Cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Frito Torta - $15: Crispy Tilapia, Spicy Cabbage Slaw, Tomato, Pickled Jalapeno, Chipotle Mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ahogada Torta - $16: Pulled Pork, Refried Beans, Avocado, Pickled Red Onion, Cilantro Aioli, Bacon, Chili Broth Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pepito Torta - $16: Chili Braised Beef Brisket, Arugula, Chihuahua Cheese, Ancho Mayo, Pickled Jalapenos Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamburguesa - $15: Pineapple, Pequin Aioli, Chihuahua Cheese, Red Onion, Lettuce Tomato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Milanesa Picante - $15: Fried Chicken, Chile de Arbol Jam, Pickled Jalapenos, Arugula, Sriracha Mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Street Corn - $12: Off The Cob, Cotija, Chile De Arbol Aioli, Cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Dulce De Leche Churros - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Flan - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Cocktails
- De La Casa Margarita - $14: Campo Bravo Blanco, Lime, Agave Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Picante Margarita - $15: Tanteo Jalapeño Tequila, Lime, Agave, Tajin Rim
- Tamarind Margarita - $14: Mezcal Prolejo, Tamarind, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup
- Naco Paloma - $14: Campo Bravo Blanco, Agave Syrup, Lime, Grapefruit Jarrito Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Fresa Ranch Water - $16: Strawberry Campo Bravo, Strawberry Basil Syrup, Fresh Lime, Mineragua Sparking Water Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Mango Habanero - $15: Habanero Infused Peloton Mezcal, Mango Syrup, Lime, Triple Sec, Tajin Rim
- Tropicali - $15: Pineapple Campo Bravo, Kalani Coconut Liqueur, Pineapple Juice, Lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Rio De Moras - $14: Devils River Whiskey, Blackberry, Simple, Mint, Lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Oaxacan Old Fashion - $17: Espolon Reposado, Ilegal Mezcal, Agave, Mole Bitters, Angostura Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Frambuesa Del Diablo - $14: Jose Cuervo, Triple Sec, Lime, Simple, Raspberry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Beverages
- Soft Drinks - $3: Iced Tea, Lemonade, Cola, Diet Cola, Lemon Lime, Root Beer, Ginger-Ale
- Jarritos - $4: Assorted Flavors
- Topo Chico & Mineragua - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
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