Yellow Door Taqueria - Dorchester

4.9

145 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 9 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Neighbourhood gem
Vegetarian-friendly

At Yellow Door Taqueria, we are serving up traditional & contemporary Mexican cuisine with a New England Spin. Our traditional tacos each have an individual twist and they're all served on the tortillas we make fresh every morning. We offer a full bar and have a stacked drink menu including several different kinds of Margaritas, an extensive tequila, and mezcal list, as well as carefully craft cocktails. If you're not into the hard stuff, no worries, we have mocktails, Mexican sodas, beer, wine, and more!

This is our original location which lives in the heart of Lower Mills, Dorchester. We are right in between our two sister restaurants Lower Mills Tavern and Madre Osteria & Bar - Perfect spots to grab a drink before or after your reservation!

Our second location resides in Boston's South End at the InkBlock apartment community.

We are open 7 days a week for dinner & for brunch on the weekends!

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Location
2297 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02124
Phone number
(857) 267-4201
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Traditional Mexican
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Thu, Fri 11:30–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–23:00 Fri 16:00–00:00 Sat 15:00–00:00 Sun 15:00–23:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
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Road to OaxacaUSD 12.00
rosemary-infused mezcal, coconut, lemon sage cordial, cinnamon tincture
Pásame La BotellaUSD 12.00
strawberry-infused flor de caña rum, burnt orange + cranberry cordial, spiced tincture
YDT MicheladaUSD 12.00
garlic & pepper-infused del maguey Vida, house michelada mix + modelo especial lager
Spiced SangriaUSD 13.00
garnacha red, vinho verde, spiced pear-infused tequila, seasonal fruit
Just Bought a Cadillac MargaritaUSD 15.00
milagro, dry curaçao, lime juice, agave
Waking Up in TijuanaUSD 13.00
on draft | reposado tequila, st. george coffee liqueur, cinnamon-infused cold brew, vanilla whipped cream, cayenne
YDT PalomasUSD 13.00
blanco tequila, rosemary-infused mezcal, lime, fever tree grapefruit soda; classic or spicy
Bebida RosaUSD 12.00
plum-infused lillet rose, lemon, sage, pink cava
These Reposados Ain't LoyalUSD 12.00
reposado tequila, sherry, banana, cacao, cane sugar, orange + cherry bitters
Am I the DramaUSD 13.00
apple + cinnamon-intused pisco, st. george spiced pear liqueur, lemon, cane sugar, fennel tincture, black walnut bitters*, egg white**
Frozen DrinksUSD 13.00
flor de caña piña colada + weekly specials

Cerveza & Vino

Draft

Modelo Especial Lager | MexicoUSD 6.00
Dos Equis Amber | MexicoUSD 6.00
Fiddlehead IPA | Fiddlehead Brewing, VTUSD 7.00
Rotating Cider | Shacksbury, VT
- MP
Seasonal Draft | Rotating
- MP

Bottles + Cans

Tecate | MexicoUSD 4.00
Corona / Corona Light | MexicoUSD 5.00
Pacífico | MexicoUSD 5.00
Narragansett | RIUSD 3.00
Nantucket Lime Tequila Seltzer | Triple 8 Distilling, MAUSD 3.00

YDT Margarita Mixes To Go

YDT Margarita Mixes To GoUSD 15.00
house / coconut / jalapeño; makes 8 drinks

White

Broadbent, Vinho Verde, PortugalUSD 9.00
De Martino, Sauvignon Blanc, Maipo Valley, ChileUSD 10.00
Peyrassol 'La Croix', Rosé, Provence, FranceUSD 12.00

Sparkling

¡Hola!, Cava, Barcelona, SpainUSD 10.00

Red

Viu Manent, Malbec, Colchagua Valley, ChileUSD 10.00
Aviary, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CAUSD 11.00
Montes Alpha, Pinot Noir, Aconcagua Coast, ChileUSD 11.00

Mocktails

Lemon + Sage
Burnt Orange + Cranberry

Jarritos | Topo Chico Lime

Jarritos | Topo Chico LimeUSD 4.00

What 145 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Greater Boston
Healthy
Greater Boston
Mexican
Boston
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Boston
Healthy
Boston
Mexican

Review summary

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Yellow Door Taqueria - Dorchester is a vibrant spot with "fantastic food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "amazing tacos" and "delicious margaritas." Despite being "intimate and cozy," the atmosphere is lively. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity. A must-visit for those seeking a taste of SoCal-inspired Mexican cuisine.

145 Reviews

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Carol VIP
Greater Boston23 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went around 12:45 on Thursday , afternoon so not at all crowded! Haley , the barmaid was able to converse with us and made wonderful drinks!We stayed for three hours and was able to catch up with dear friends!
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Katelyn VIP
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always start with the nachos, with carnitas. The queso is outstanding
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Fred VIP
Greater Boston28 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great as usual and our server was very attentive.
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Jen VIP
Greater Boston13 reviews
4.0
Dined on 13 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great vegan option with a fried tofu taco. Very tasty. Homemade chips are delicious as is the guacamole and salsa. The kale salad was good, but drowning in a vinegar-based dressing, so couldn't finish it. Cool vibe and a changing menu. We'll be back!
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Rebecca VIP
Greater Boston8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a fantastic time at Yellow Door last night! The food was fantastic, especially the street corn nachos! Everything about our experience was great, and we highly recommend YDT to anyone looking for good tacos!
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Mary
Greater Boston6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and drinks. We had $1 oysters (2 dozen), guacamole and chips, Black been enchiladas, churros , and classic margaritas . A delicious meal that we shared and the atmosphere was lively and fun on New Year’s Eve. Very happy to be there!
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Joe
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food! Amazing staff and service. Will definitely be going back.
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Maureen
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, service, atmosphere and I love being able to make a reservation! A must neighborhood visit! Fish tacos are my favorite:)
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Dennis VIP
Greater Boston49 reviews
4.0
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A friend suggested this place and spot a great place. First off, service was spot on perfect. The server was prompt, polite and checked in regularly. Drinks were delicious. Food totally scrumptious. Perfect portion sizes. Everything was as advertised, highly recommend if you are on Dot Avenue and want a place to eat this is the place.
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Chase
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stopped by for a quick drink & a few tacos. We got the fish tacos and birria. Two were plenty, they were really delicious and filling. Fish tacos 10/10, Birria was 9/10 flavor profile was there but the meat was a little dry, even with the dip. Really cool spot though, I loved this location. Ambiance 10/10. Really nice staff! The place smelled incredible.
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Yellow Door Taqueria - Dorchester offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Yellow Door Taqueria - Dorchester also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (857) 267-4201.

Yellow Door Taqueria - Dorchester is rated 4.9 stars by 145 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 9 times today

Google Map for Yellow Door Taqueria - Dorchester

2297 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02124

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(857) 267-4201
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Traditional Mexican
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Thu, Fri 11:30–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–23:00 Fri 16:00–00:00 Sat 15:00–00:00 Sun 15:00–23:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Yellow Door Taqueria - Dorchester

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Margaritas

De La CasaUSD 12.00

Cócteles

Road to OaxacaUSD 12.00

Pásame La BotellaUSD 12.00

YDT MicheladaUSD 12.00

Spiced SangriaUSD 13.00

Just Bought a Cadillac MargaritaUSD 15.00

Waking Up in TijuanaUSD 13.00

YDT PalomasUSD 13.00

Bebida RosaUSD 12.00

These Reposados Ain't LoyalUSD 12.00

Am I the DramaUSD 13.00

Frozen DrinksUSD 13.00

Cerveza & Vino

Draft

Modelo Especial Lager | MexicoUSD 6.00

Dos Equis Amber | MexicoUSD 6.00

Fiddlehead IPA | Fiddlehead Brewing, VTUSD 7.00

Rotating Cider | Shacksbury, VT

Seasonal Draft | Rotating

Bottles + Cans

Tecate | MexicoUSD 4.00

Corona / Corona Light | MexicoUSD 5.00

Pacífico | MexicoUSD 5.00

Narragansett | RIUSD 3.00

Nantucket Lime Tequila Seltzer | Triple 8 Distilling, MAUSD 3.00

YDT Margarita Mixes To Go

YDT Margarita Mixes To GoUSD 15.00

White

Broadbent, Vinho Verde, PortugalUSD 9.00

De Martino, Sauvignon Blanc, Maipo Valley, ChileUSD 10.00

Peyrassol 'La Croix', Rosé, Provence, FranceUSD 12.00

Sparkling

¡Hola!, Cava, Barcelona, SpainUSD 10.00

Red

Viu Manent, Malbec, Colchagua Valley, ChileUSD 10.00

Aviary, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CAUSD 11.00

Montes Alpha, Pinot Noir, Aconcagua Coast, ChileUSD 11.00

Mocktails

Lemon + Sage

Burnt Orange + Cranberry

Jarritos | Topo Chico Lime

Jarritos | Topo Chico LimeUSD 4.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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How is Yellow Door Taqueria - Dorchester restaurant rated?

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