The Painted Burro – Mexican
The Painted Burro pulses with a vibrant, high-energy spirit, where the air is thick with the irresistible aroma of charred corn and bubbling chipotle queso. Guests gather around lively tables to share towering plates of loaded nachos and golden empanadas, each bite a celebration of bold, zesty flavors and crisp, satisfying textures. This spirited destination blends modern Latin comfort with a festive atmosphere, turning every meal into a colorful, flavor-packed social occasion.
99, Third Avenue, Waltham, MA, 02451 +17816221500 https://www.thepaintedburro.com/location/painted-burro-waltham/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: gluten-free, nut-free, vegetarian, high-protein, dairy-free, vegan, low-carb, sugar-free, pescatarian, plant-based, mediterranean, heart-healthy, low-fat, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, atkins, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, sirtfood, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
- Chips + Guacamole - $14.5: Avocados, cilantro, sea salt, white onion Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- 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-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- 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: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Loaded Quesadilla - $16.5: Flour tortilla, ground beef, refried black beans, tres quesos, pico de gallo, guacamole, valentina crema, chipotle mayo, cotija Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Cholo Corn Esquites - $13: Grilled corn, avocado dressing, chipotle mayo, cotija, cayenne Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Dos Empanadas - $16: Beef + spinach, tres quesos, radish + frisee salad, smoked tomato salsa, mexican crema, cotija Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Papas Bravas - $12: Crispy potatoes, aji amarillo aioli, togarashi, rajas, lime zest Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Brussels Sprouts - $14.5: Hot honey glaze, roasted apples, bacon, mexican crema, cotija Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Burro Salad - $14: Romaine, cherry tomatoes, roasted corn, tres quesos, black beans, tortilla strips, tomatillo vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Kale Salad - $14: Tuscan kale, arugula, apple + pear, carrot, corn nuts, cotija, pomegranate seeds, cheesy whole grain mustard dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood
- Birria Taco - $9: Adobo braised beef, tres quesos, cilantro, red onion, radish, habanero + tomatillo salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Cilantro Grilled Chicken Taco - $8.5: Crispy queso skirt, guacamole, pico de gallo, valentina crema, cotija Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Sirloin Steak Taco - $9: Crunchy + soft tortillas, tres queso, pico de gallo, chiptole mayo, cotija, crispy onion rings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Crispy Baja Style Fish Taco - $9: Savoy cabbage + jalapeño slaw, baja mayo, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Buffalo Cauliflower Taco - $8.5: Guacamole, celery slaw, cotija, spiced pepitas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Short Rib Double Stack Taco - $9.5: Crunchy + soft tortillas, beef carnitas, tres quesos, rajas, mexican crema, cotija Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pork Carnitas Taco - $8.5: Tomatillo salsa verde, apple salsa, mexican crema, cotija, flour tortilla Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Gulf Shrimp Diablo Taco - $8.5: Guacamole, mango + habanero salsa, pickled red onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Blackened Mahi Mahi Taco - $8.5: Jicama + pineapple salsa, radish + frisée salad, guacamole, baja mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- 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: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Roasted Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas - $28: Smoked chile + roasted tomato salsa, tres quesos, cherry tomato salad, cotija, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pork Carnitas Enchiladas - $28: Red wine + cola mole, tomatillo + cilantro bechamel, tres quesos, cotija, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Enchilada Verde - $27: Spinach, mushroom, caramelized onion + sweet potato, tomatillo-cilantro mole, mexican crema, cotija Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Skillet Roasted Salmon - $31: Tomatillo rice, lime + cilantro sauce, crispy potato frites Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Chicken Chimichanga - $26: Crispy fried flour burrito stuffed with chicken tinga, saffron rice, black beans + tres quesos, ranchero sauce, guacamole, baja crema + chipotle mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- 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-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pork Charro Beans - $5.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
- Refried Vegetarian Beans - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
- Kale + Plantains - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Sirtfood
- Cabbage Slaw - $4.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Atkins, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Tres Leches Cake - $11: Milk soaked vanilla sponge cake, dulce de leche, whipped cream, strawberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- 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, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Burro Churros - $12: Brown butter churros, cinnamon + sugar, spicy dark chocolate dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mexican Chocolate Cake - $13: Tequila soaked cherries, cinnamon, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, mint Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Margarita De La Casa - $14.5: Old Mexico blanco tequila, triple sec, lime
- Cucumber Margarita - $15.5: Cucumber-infused tequila, lime, agave
- Spicy El Diablo Margarita - $15.5: Jalapeño-infused tequila, triple sec, lime
- Mexican Coke - $6: Imported Mexican CocaCola made with cane sugar