The Painted Burro – Mexican
Vibrant and high-energy, this spirited cantina invites guests into a world of bold colors and even bolder flavors, where the air is thick with the aroma of smoky chipotle and toasted corn. Tables overflow with shareable treasures, from mountains of crisp nachos draped in velvety queso to golden empanadas and charred corn esquites that celebrate the soulful heat of modern Latin street food. Every bite, from the crunch of house-made chips to the zest of a fresh burro salad, captures a festive, communal spirit that turns a simple meal into a vibrant celebration.
1665, Beacon Street, Brookline, MA, 02445 +18575751870 https://www.thepaintedburro.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, 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, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at The Painted Burro
Dairy-Free at The Painted Burro
The Painted Burro in Brookline has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Refried Vegetarian Beans, Papas Bravas and Chips + Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at The Painted Burro
The Painted Burro in Brookline has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Papas Bravas, Kale + Plantains and Cabbage Slaw. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at The Painted Burro
The Painted Burro in Brookline has 16 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tres Leches Cake, Refried Vegetarian Beans and Kale Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at The Painted Burro
The Painted Burro in Brookline has 6 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Birria Taco, Roasted Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas and Dos Empanadas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at The Painted Burro
The Painted Burro in Brookline has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Cabbage Slaw. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at The Painted Burro
The Painted Burro in Brookline has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Cabbage Slaw. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at The Painted Burro
The Painted Burro in Brookline has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Cabbage Slaw. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The Painted Burro
The Painted Burro in Brookline has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Refried Vegetarian Beans, Chips + Guacamole and Kale + Plantains. 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 The Painted Burro
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Cauliflower Taco | 0.5 g | 62.7 g |
| Kale Salad | 242.7 g | 56.1 g |
| Burro Burger | 85.4 g | 50.7 g |
| Short Rib Double Stack Taco | 65 g | 50.1 g |
| Nachos De La Casa | 68.9 g | 49.1 g |
| Sirloin Steak Taco | 75 g | 46.6 g |
| Birria Taco | 3.8 g | 43.4 g |
| Pork Charro Beans | 12.2 g | 39.5 g |
| Dos Empanadas | 25.2 g | 36.6 g |
| Cholo Corn Esquites | 36.3 g | 35.8 g |
| Crispy Baja Style Fish Taco | 30.2 g | 35.3 g |
| Chipotle Queso Dip | 54 g | 34.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Chips + Guacamole - $14.5: avocados, cilantro, sea salt, white onion Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos De La Casa - $19: houseground pork chorizo sausage, pork charro beans, cabbage + jalapeño slaw, pickled jalapeños, pico de gallo, tres quesos, guacamole, baja + chipotle mayo Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chipotle Queso Dip - $14.5: warm tres quesos + monterey pepper jack cheese, spicy pork chorizo, pico de gallo, cilantro, crispy corn tortilla chips Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loaded Quesadilla - $16.5: flour tortilla, ground beef, refried black beans, tres quesos, pico de gallo, guacamole, valentina crema, chipotle mayo, cotija Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cholo Corn Esquites - $13: grilled corn, avocado dressing, chipotle mayo, cotija, cayenne Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dos Empanadas - $16: beef + spinach, tres quesos, radish + frisee salad, smoked tomato salsa, mexican crema, cotija Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Papas Bravas - $12: crispy potatoes, aji amarillo aioli, tagarashi, rajas, lime zest Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brussels Sprouts - $14.5: hot honey glaze, roasted apples, bacon, mexican crema, cotija Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Burro Salad - $14: romaine, cherry tomatoes, roasted corn, tres quesos, black beans, tortilla strips, tomatillo vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kale Salad - $14: tuscan kale, arugula, apple + pear, carrot, corn nuts, cotija, pomegranate seeds, cheesy whole grain mustard dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Birria Taco - $9: adobo braised beef, tres quesos, cilantro, red onion, radish, habanero + tomatillo salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cilantro Grilled Chicken Taco - $8.5: crispy queso skirt, guacamole, pico de gallo, valentina crema, cotija Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sirloin Steak Taco - $9: crunchy + soft tortillas, tres queso, pico de gallo, chiptole mayo, cotija, crispy onion rings Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Baja Style Fish Taco - $9: savoy cabbage + jalapeño slaw, baja mayo, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Cauliflower Taco - $8.5: guacamole, celery slaw, cotija, spiced pepitas Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Short Rib Double Stack Taco - $9.5: crunchy + soft tortillas, beef carnitas, tres quesos, rajas, mexican crema, cotija Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Carnitas Taco - $8.5: tomatillo salsa verde, apple salsa, mexican crema, cotija, flour tortilla Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gulf Shrimp Diablo Taco - $8.5: guacamole, mango + habanero salsa, pickled red onion Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Mahi Mahi Taco - $8.5: jicama + pineapple salsa, radish + frisée salad, guacamole, baja mayo Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Fajitas Clasicas - $29: roasted garlic mojo, sautéed peppers + onions, cabbage, tomatillo jalapeño salsa, avocado, tres quesos, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream + homemade flour tortillas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas - $28: smoked chile + roasted tomato salsa, tres quesos, cherry tomato salad, cotija, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Carnitas Enchiladas - $28: red wine + cola mole, tomatillo + cilantro bechamel, tres quesos, cotija, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchilada Verde - $27: Spinach, mushroom, caramelized onion + sweet potato, tomatillo - cilantro mole, mexican crema, cotija Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Skillet Roasted Salmon - $31: tomatillo rice, lime + cilantro sauce, crispy potato frites Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Chimichanga - $26: crispy fried flour burrito stuffed with chicken tinga, saffron rice, black beans + tres quesos, topped with melted cheese, ranchero sauce, guacamole, baja crema + chipotle mayo Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burro Burger - $18: pepper jack cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, avocado agave salsa, chipotle sauce, toasted brioche bun, served with papas bravas Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burro Veggie Bowl - $25: Mexican rice, black beans, mushrooms, roasted corn, pico de gallo, guacamole, chipotle mayo, cripsy tortilla strips, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Pork Charro Beans - $5.5 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Refried Vegetarian Beans - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kale + Plantains - $8 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, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cabbage Slaw - $4.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Tres Leches Cake - $11: milk soaked vanilla sponge cake, dulce de leche, whipped cream, strawberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Mexican Ice Cream Sundae - $12: chipotle chocolate, coconut avocado + dulce de leche ice cream, caramelized plantains, toasted marcona almonds, horchata whipped cream, tequila soaked cherries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Burro Churros - $12: brown butter churros, cinnamon + sugar, spicy dark chocolate dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Mexican Chocolate Cake - $13: tequila soaked cherries, cinnamon, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, mint Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- De La Casa Margarita - $14.5: old mexico blanco tequila, triple sec, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Cucumber Margarita - $15.5: cucumber-infused tequila, lime, agave
- Spicy El Diablo Margarita - $15.5: jalapeño-infused tequila, triple sec, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Mexican Coke - $6: Imported Mexican CocaCola made with cane sugar
- Horchata Iced Coffee - $11: horchata, cold brew, milk, cinnamon sugar rim Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about The Painted Burro
- Is The Painted Burro dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. The Painted Burro has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Refried Vegetarian Beans, Papas Bravas and Chips + Guacamole.
- What can I eat at The Painted Burro on a dairy-free diet?
- Refried Vegetarian Beans, Papas Bravas and Chips + Guacamole carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does The Painted Burro have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Refried Vegetarian Beans and Chips + Guacamole.
- Is The Painted Burro gluten-free?
- 3 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 The Painted Burro?
- Buffalo Cauliflower Taco, at roughly 62.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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