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Best Mexican Restaurants Nearby in Lowell

Viva la Birria

Viva la Birria

3.9
(500+)
• 9.7 mi • 40 min
$0 delivery fee
6" Birria Tacos
3 pieces. Served with slowly cooked steak covered in cheese, our Birria tacos carry the rich combination onions and cilantro. these tacos are the epitome of perfection and when coupled with our brilliant Birria consomme, it’s a taste that will linger in your mouth until long after you have had your special meal.
$16.95
12" Quesabirria
The ultimate, fit for god meal consisting of slow cooked steak laced with cheese all over. Served with fresh vegetables handpicked from the farms of heaven, the taste is further complemented by our sour cream and delicious guacamole. Guacamole is sold separately!
$16.98
12" Chicken Quesadilla
We serve it wrapped in layers of cheese with veggies if you want, sour cream if you want, and yummy guacamole yeah, you guessed it if you want. Your inner Picasso can’t go wrong with creativity. Guacamole is sold separately!
$15.02
Guacamole
Experience the perfect blend of fresh avocados zesty lime and flavorful spices with our delicious guacamole side.
$3.25
Punta cana taqueria

Punta cana taqueria

4.3
(700+)
• 9.6 mi • 42 min
$0 delivery fee
15% off, up to $8
Tacos de Birria
X3 TACOS
$16.93
Pastelito Taco 3 unidades
Empanada Cerrada.
$13.51
Mozarella Sticks
X3 TACOS
$9.46
Papas Fritas / Fries
Pastelito abierto.
$5.28
Casa Blanca

Casa Blanca

4.5
(4k+)
$0 delivery fee
Queso Dip
Rich, spicy Mexican cheese dip.
$7.59
Nachos Supreme
Choice of ground sirloin, barbacoa, chorizo or shredded chicken. Served with refried beans, onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, sour cream, guacamole and cilantro.
$12.53
Churros
A crunchy traditional Mexican dessert made of fried dough and dusted with cinnamon sugar. Served with ice cream and a sweet dipping sauce.
$7.19
Street Burrito
A street-style burrito with everything inside: whole pinto beans, rice, guacamole, cheddar cheese, sour cream, shredded lettuce and pico de gallo. Shredded chicken, barbacoa, pork chile verde, pork carnitas, ground sirloin or chorizo.
$15.91
Tequila’s Mexican Cantina

Tequila’s Mexican Cantina

4.2
(50+)
$0 delivery fee
Build Your Own Burrito
Melted jack cheese, queso sauce, black & refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cilantro, chipotle crema, guacamole & queso fresco. choice of meat. jalapeños upon request.
$20.57
Tacos De Birria
Roasted corn on the cob, mexican style, with creamy mayo mix, butter, queso fresco and a hint of chilli powder.
$20.16
Loaded Nachos
Grilled chicken, chorizo, rice, beans, pico de gallo & crema. with queso sauce.
$18.14
Corn "De La Calle"
Fried tacos filled with chorizo and garlic mashed potatoes topped with avocado, queso fresco, crema and salsa.
$9.27
Herradura Vieja

Herradura Vieja

4.8
(100+)
$0 delivery fee
Burrito Herradura
A burrito filled with your choice of braised pork, grilled chicken, or steak, served with rice & beans, then smothered with cheese sauce and topped with pico de gallo & jalapeños
$24.77
Fajitas
All fajita dinners are served on a sizzling skillet with green, yellow, and red peppers, onions & tomatoes, served with rice beans, lettuce, guacamole, tomatoes, sour cream & 3 flour tortillas
$27.1
Guacamole Dip
avocado, tomate, jalapeno, onion, cilantro, black pepper, salt, garlic lime
$7.65
Quesadilla Birria Meal
Our cheese dip is topped with Mexican sausage
$21.3
Moe's Southwest Grill

Moe's Southwest Grill

4.5
(1k+)
$0 delivery fee
Homewrecker Bowl
Our OG burrito in a bowl, featuring fresh guacamole, choice of protein, rice, beans, shredded cheese, shredded romaine, pico de gallo, and sour cream.
$16.8
Moe's Famous Queso
Our queso is a special blend of cheese and diced jalapenos. Seriously, it made us famous.
$6.24
Burrito
A burrito made by you for you. Fill it with ALL your favs, then add more...because you can.
$16.67
Bowl
Your favorite burrito is also a bowl - your choice of protein, rice, beans, shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, and sour cream.
$17.42
Plaza Azteca

Plaza Azteca

4.5
(4k+)
$0 delivery fee
20% off, up to $9
Cheese Dip
750 calories.
$6.54
Fresh Table Side Guacamole
Recommended. Gluten free. Freshly made table side guacamole with avocados jalapeño, tomato, onion, lime, salt, and cilantro. 650 calories.
$12.39
Burrito San José
Recommended. Ten-inch flour tortilla filled with grilled chicken, chorizo, rice, and beans topped with cheese sauce, pico de gallo and sour cream. 1310 calories.
$14.68
Chimichanga Dinner
Two flour tortillas fried or soft, filled with shredded beef or chicken, drizzled with a cheese sauce and sour cream, served with a side of rice and beans. 700 calories.
$12.84
Taco Bell

Taco Bell

4.0
(900+)
$0 delivery fee
Crunchwrap Supreme
530 cal.
$8.31
Quesadilla
Three-cheese blend and a creamy jalapeño sauce all folded in a freshly grilled tortilla. 460-510 cal
$7.97
Crunchwrap Supreme Combo with Taco
A warm flatbread layered with three-cheese blend and wrapped around a crunchy taco filled with seasoned beef, spicy ranch sauce, crispy lettuce and shredded cheddar cheese.
$13.15
Cheesy Gordita Crunch
690-980 cal. a crunchy doritos® nacho cheese taco shell, filled with seasoned beef, lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and reduced-fat sour cream, and a 20oz drink.
$8.02
Taqueria La Unica

Taqueria La Unica

4.6
(700+)
$0 delivery fee
$5 off on $35+
Queso Birria Tacos
3 cheesy Birria tacos served with onion, cilantro, and delicious Birria broth for dipping! *Does NOT include a side of rice and beans.
$18.23
Steak California burrito
Comes with steak , fries, cheese, pico de gallo, our homemade chipotle and guac sauce
$14.79
Churros
Choose a topping flavor! Our churros can be drizzled in caramel syrup or chocolate syrup.
$7.95
Birria Ramen
Order of 3 tacos. Served with side of medium spicy salsa.
$16.07
La Carreta

La Carreta

4.7
(300+)
$0 delivery fee
Grande Burrito
12 inches flour tortilla filled with rice, beans, choice of grilled steak, grilled chicken, pork or vegetables. Smothered in our red sauce and nacho cheese.
$17.23
Cheese Dip
Fresh ripe avocado blended with tomatoes onions and spices.
$5.75
Queso Fundido
Our quesadilla stuffed with cheese and your choice of filling. Served with salsa ranchera, lettuce, sour cream, and tomato. Optional: substitute rice and beans for the salad. Regular, shredded chicken or shredded beef, ground beef, beef tips, bean, potato,and spinach. Grilled, chicken, steak, vegetables, shrimp, mushroom, or pork.
$8.75
Rice & Beans
Grilled chicken rolled in a soft flour tortilla served with a side of rice and beans, topped with cheese. With pico de gallo, lettuce, and shredded cheese.
$6.25
Chili's Grill & Bar

Chili's Grill & Bar

4.3
(12k+)
$0 delivery fee
Sides
Choose from several mouth-watering choices.
$4.55
Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas
Chicken, shredded cheese, chile spices, bacon, house-made ranch. Served with pico, sour cream, ranch.
$17.23
Crispy Chicken Crispers® Combo
Chicken tenders served with white cheddar mac & cheese (270 cal), fries (420 cal), house-made ranch (170 cal) and 2 dipping sauces.
$20.07
Honey-Chipotle Chicken Crispers® Combo
Brewed tea, lemonade and fountain drinks
$20.25
Oscar's Pinatas

Oscar's Pinatas

4.4
(3k+)
$0 delivery fee
Enchiladas
Corn tortillas stuffed with chicken or beef, smothered in Mexican cheese and enchilada sauce, and baked.
$14.15
Burrito
Flour tortilla stuffed with chicken or beef, rice and beans, and baked in enchilada sauce and cheese.
$14.2
Chimichanga
Flour tortilla stuffed with chicken or beef, rice and beans, and deep fried, topped with sour cream and salsa.
$14.08
Single Taco
Choice of meat. hard or soft shell
$3.18
Punta cana taqueria

Punta cana taqueria

4.3
(700+)
• 9.6 mi • 42 min
$0 delivery fee
15% off, up to $8
Tacos de Birria
X3 TACOS
$16.93
Pastelito Taco 3 unidades
Empanada Cerrada.
$13.51
Mozarella Sticks
X3 TACOS
$9.46
Papas Fritas / Fries
Pastelito abierto.
$5.28
Ocho Cafe Tacos & Tequila

Ocho Cafe Tacos & Tequila

4.7
(1k+)
$0 delivery fee
Queso Dip
A blend of creamy cheeses melted dip and roasted green chiles, garnished with cilantro and tomatoes. Add Chorizo and Beans for an extra charge.
$9.71
Grilled Chicken
With wood grilled marinated chicken breast and mixed cheeses, garnished with lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream.
$17.11
Make Your Own Combination* (Tacos, Enchiladas, Quesadillas)
Crispy com shells, seasoned ground beef, lettuce, mixed cheeses, touch of sour cream and tomatoes.
$22.32
Burrito Bowls
Chicken or beef, Topped with queso dip, served with sour cream guacamole, tomato, cilantro pico de gallo rice and beans
$21.25
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant

Margaritas Mexican Restaurant

4.1
(700+)
$0 delivery fee
Enchiladas Banderas
Three enchiladas filled with cheese, guacamole, black beans and salsa fresca, baked in red, white and green sauces. Served with Mexican rice and choice of refried or black beans.
$19.23
Original Fish Tacos
Tortilla-encrusted fish, roasted corn salsa, shredded red cabbage and chipotle aioli on soft corn tortillas.
$17.26
Kid's Cheeseburger
Comes with all the fajita fixin's and your choice of corn or flour tortillas. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, and includes a big bowl of chips, salsa, and guacamole.
$8.35
Combo Fajitas
Legendary favorite (cheemee-chong-uh). sounds funny- looks good, tastes great. shredded chicken and cheese, rolled into a flour tortilla, lightly fried, then baked in our red chile sauce and cheese. served with mexican rice and beans, guacamole and sour cream.
$49.33
Border Cafe

Border Cafe

4.6
(100+)
$0 delivery fee
CHIPS & SALSA
Our homemade Salsa accompanied with crispy tortilla chips
$5.08
QUESO DIP
Hot, spicy cheese dip made with fresh jalapeños, red and green peppers and diced green chilis.
$8.41
GUACAMOLE
Our own guacamole made from scratch with whole avocados, tomato, onion, cilantro, and seasoned as in Old Mexico. Served with crispy tortilla chips
$8.49
CHICKEN BURRO
Stuffed large, fresh flour tortilla with tender marinated chicken and cheese, topped with homemade enchilada sauce. Served with your choice of side.
$13.51
Passion Steak Tacos Food Truck #1

Passion Steak Tacos Food Truck #1

4.3
(300+)
$0 delivery fee
Birrias X3
Nuestras combo de 3 Birras. Carne de res cocida a fuego lento en su jugo con especias auténticas, servida con tortillas calientes. Un deleite culinario inigualable.
$17.32
Steak Tacos X2
Nuestros Tacos de Carne de Res son una delicia para los amantes de la carne. Jugoso filete de res a la parrilla, col rallada, pico de gallo fresco, jalapeños para un toque picante y nuestra irresistible salsa de cilantro, todo en tortillas calientes. Una experiencia de sabor inigualable en cada bocado.
$13.37
Steak Burrito
Deléitate con nuestro Burrito de Carne Asada, una tortilla de harina rellena de tierna carne asada, arroz, frijoles, queso, pico de gallo, guacamole y crema agria. Un festín de sabores inolvidables.
$13.52
Parcha
Nuestro Jugo de Parcha es una delicia tropical. El sabor dulce y ácido de la maracuyá se mezcla en un jugo refrescante que te transportará a las playas soleadas de América Latina. Una bebida exótica y llena de sabor que satisfará tu sed de aventura culinaria.
$5.95
La Santa

La Santa

4.4
(3k+)
$0 delivery fee
Burrito San Jose
10” flour tortilla filled with grilled chicken, chorizo, rice and beans. Finished with cheese sauce and pico de gallo.
$19
Smokey Asada
Tender rib eye strips marinated in smokey chipotle sauce, garnished with cilantro and onions.
$18
Chimichanga Dinner
Two flour tortillas fried or soft, filled with shredded beef or chicken, drizzled with a cheese sauce, guacamole salad and sour cream. Served with a side of crema salad and beans
$19.47
Churros
Mexican churros topped with chocolate syrup, strawberries and mango served with vanilla ice cream.
$8.23
Los3Garcia Authentic Mexican Food

Los3Garcia Authentic Mexican Food

4.7
(300+)
$0 delivery fee
Rave Reviews
Street Tacos
4 corn tortillas tacos: with your choice of meat, cilantro and onions. Hot sauce on the side.
$16.89
Burritos
Filled with your choice of meat, rice, black beans, corn and mozzarella cheese. Sauce and sour cream on the side.
$14.51
Birria Tacos
Authentic Birria Tacos, marinated beef, slow cooked. 3 corn tortillas tacos with mozzarella cheese, cilantro and onion. Consome soup on the side, hot sauce on the side.
$16.55
Quesadillas
10" flour tortilla, mozzarella cheese, and your choice of meat, sour cream and hot sauce on the side.
$15.33
Taqueria Del pueblo

Taqueria Del pueblo

4.6
(700+)
$0 delivery fee
Churros
Three soft corn tortillas with a traditional slow-cooked beef stew and melted cheese, onions and cilantro. Served with the stew broth on the side
$7.99
Quesabirrias Tacos
Variety flavors.
$18.39
BIRRIA PIZZA
Served with onions, cilantro, lime, and radish. Order for 3.
$27.99
Pastor Taco
Street Corn on the Cob Topped with Mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, sour cream and sprinkles of Tajin, limes.
$12.77
Taco John's

Taco John's

3.7
(800+)
$0 delivery fee
Mexican Donut Bites
Our Mexican Donut Bites are bite-sized pastries rolled in cinnamon sugar and then drizzled with rich cream cheese icing.
$3.05
Potato Olés
Mmm Crispy Potato Rounds. Cooked hot and fresh, sprinkled with our signature Bold Spices. Complete your flavor experience by dipping them into Nacho Cheese, Sour Cream, or Guacamole. Come Olé the Day at Taco John's!
$4.42
Stuffed Grilled Taco
A crispy taco shell filled with 100% North American beef, nacho cheese, taco sauce, and sour cream — then wrapped AND grilled in a flour tortilla.
$6.05
Six-Pack of Crispy & Softshell Tacos
Made with our favorite Seasoned Ground Beef (or upgrade to Crunchy Chicken), our savory Potato Olés®, Nacho Cheese, Sour Cream, Lettuce and Tomatoes.
$23.09
Passion Steak Tacos Food Truck #2

Passion Steak Tacos Food Truck #2

4.4
(200+)
$0 delivery fee
Birrias X3
Nuestras combo de 3 Birras. Carne de res cocida a fuego lento en su jugo con especias auténticas, servida con tortillas calientes. Un deleite culinario inigualable.
$17.3
Steak Burrito
Deléitate con nuestro Burrito de Carne Asada, una tortilla de harina rellena de tierna carne asada, arroz, frijoles, queso, pico de gallo, guacamole y crema agria. Un festín de sabores inolvidables.
$13.32
Steak Tacos X2
Nuestros Tacos de Carne de Res son una delicia para los amantes de la carne. Jugoso filete de res a la parrilla, col rallada, pico de gallo fresco, jalapeños para un toque picante y nuestra irresistible salsa de cilantro, todo en tortillas calientes. Una experiencia de sabor inigualable en cada bocado.
$13.23
Tacos Al Pastor X2
Sumérgete en la autenticidad de México con nuestros Tacos al Pastor. Suculenta carne marinada, col rallada, pico de gallo fresco, jalapeños para un toque picante y nuestra exquisita salsa de cilantro en tortillas calientes. Una explosión de sabores tradicionales en cada bocado. ¡Una fiesta culinaria que no querrás perderte!
$10.37
Big Burrito

Big Burrito

4.5
(800+)
$0 delivery fee
Wallet-Friendly
Chicken Burrito Bowl
3 tacos de birria ,corn tortilla, birria, cheese, onions, cilantro
$11.64
Birria Hands

Birria Hands

4.2
(70+)
$0 delivery fee
3 Taco Combo
Choose your set of 3 tacos and spice it up with some add ons and a side.
$20.77
Birria Fries
French fries topped with birria and melted cheese.
$11.83
Birria Quesadilla
Your choice of birria and cheese melted between a crisp tortilla.
$18.01
Birria Bowl
Choose your drink.
$17.73
Fuetazo food truck

Fuetazo food truck

4.5
(800+)
$0 delivery fee
Medium Platter
Choose 4 Items. Served with choice of tostones or french fries
$28.5
El Chiquito Platter
Choose 3 items. Served with tostones or French fries
$20.84
Yaroa de Pollo
Chicken.
$17.69
Tostones (Fried Plantain)
$5
Mexican Chili Inc.

Mexican Chili Inc.

4.6
(200+)
$0 delivery fee
Mexi Tacos
4" soft corn tortilla topped with freshly chopped onions, cilantro, special house sauce and choice of meat or veggies. Lengua for an additional charge.
$3.95
Burritos
12" flour tortilla stuffed with rice, beans, cheese, red sauce and choice of meat or veggies. Shrimp, fish or lengua for an additional charge.
$12.85
Chili Crispy Tacos
Crispy corn tortilla filled with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, cheese and your choice of meat or veggies. Fish, shrimp or lengua for an additional charge.
$4.3
Mexi Enchiladas Plate
Three corn tortillas stuffed with cheese, your choice of meat or veggies topped with red, green or mole sauce, cheese and sour cream. Shrimp for an additional charge.
$18.53
Pablos Tacos And Burritos

Pablos Tacos And Burritos

4.5
(500+)
$0 delivery fee
Tacos
3 Soft corn tortilla, your choice of filling, topped with onions and cilantro.
$14.13
Burritos
$14.15
Quesabirria Tacos & Consome
Three soft corn tortillas filled with a traditional slow-cooked beef stew and melted cheese, onions and cilantro. served with the stew broth on the side.
$17.91
Bowls
Warm flour tortilla wrapped with your choice filling, rice, whole pinto beans, sour cream, avocado sauce, pico De gallo, lettuce and cheese.
$14.67
Los Muchachos Chimis

Los Muchachos Chimis

4.7
(20+)
$0 delivery fee
$5 off on $35+
Chimis de Res/Beef Sandwich
beef,vegetables,special sauces...
$12.98
La Hacienda Del Rio

La Hacienda Del Rio

4.2
(600+)
$0 delivery fee
20% off, up to $5
ESPINACA DIP
ESPINACA DIP
$9.46
CHIMICHANGA
CHIMICHANGA
$16.02
BIRRIA TACOS
BIRRIA TACOS
$15.04
TACO
TACO
$5.93
Taqueria estilo Jalisco # 2 inc

Taqueria estilo Jalisco # 2 inc

4.5
(300+)
$0 delivery fee
$5 off on $20+
3 Tacos Quesabirrias
Our Best seller. Birria tacos which are tortillas dipped un our special broth then filled with cheese and slow cooked shredded beef dipped in a sauce and cooked on the grill they are served with a side of consomme for dipping You need to try these
$13.73
Quesadilla Birria
Grilled flour tortilla W/melted cheese birria onions cilantro green sauce lemon and radish
$15.12
3 Tacos Pastor
cebolla, cilantro, rábanos, limón y hot sauce.
$13.88
3 Tacos Carne Asada
cebolla, cilantro, rábanos, limón y hot sauce.
$15.73
Santoro's Sub Shop

Santoro's Sub Shop

4.5
(3k+)
$0 delivery fee
Trending
Cheese Pizza
Pizza sauce and cheese.
$14.49
Grilled Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Dinner
Santoro's Famous Alfredo Pastas! - Served with our Famous Home-Made Alfredo Sauce & Garlic Bread.
$14.36
Pepperoni Pizza
Cheese, pizza sauce and pepperoni.
$15.34
New York Style Chopped Che
Chopped Beef Burgers, with melted gooey cheese, caramelized onions, topped with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, mayo & ketchup on a toasted Sub Roll.
$14.29
El Vago Cantina

El Vago Cantina

4.1
(20+)
$0 delivery fee
tacos de birria
3 Tortillas
$25.96
birria ramen soup
Beef shank - brisket - Ribs
$21.24
Churros
Oaxaca Cheese
$14.16
Flan con Jamaica
Birria Broth
$14.16
Empanada Oleaga

Empanada Oleaga

4.3
(2k+)
$0 delivery fee
$5 off on $35+
Wallet-Friendly
Yaroa - Pollo / Chicken
Papas fritas, Yuca o Platano maduro, cubiertas con carne desmenuzada de pollo, queso, y rociados con mayonesa y ketchup.
$12.99
Club Sandwich
Pan de Sandwish cuadrado con lechuga, tomate, cebolla, jamón y queso con pierna de cerdo asada. Agregando Ketchup, Mayonesa y queso fundido.
$13.46
Empanadas De Pollo, Queso & Maiz
Masa de harina de trigo y mantequilla, frita en aceite, con relleno de Vegetales y Queso.
$4.83
Dominicano
Pan tostado con mantequilla, acompañado de lechuga, tomate, cebolla, jamón y queso. Agregando ketchup, mayonesa y queso fundido.
$12.13
Northeast smokehouse

Northeast smokehouse

4.7
(200+)
$0 delivery fee
15% off, up to $11
White Cheddar Mac N Cheese
Our delicious Macaroni and Cheese is the perfect comfort food for any occasion. Made with tender shell pasta and a creamy cheese sauce, this classic dish is sure to satisfy. Served hot and bubbly, each bite is packed with rich, cheesy flavor.
$7.03
Cornbread
buttery cornbread muffins
$4.01
Combo Plate 2
two meat plate- choose 2 meats 2 sides. served with cornbread, bbq sauce, and pickled onions
$32.14
Rizzo's Roast Beef and Pizza

Rizzo's Roast Beef and Pizza

4.6
(3k+)
$0 delivery fee
Plain Cheese (10" Small)
8 or 12 pc
$11.57
Plain Cheese (16" Large)
8 or 12 pc
$16.72
Mozzarella Sticks
$9.6
Chicken Fingers
$10.37

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