Top six local Mexican restaurants for celebrating Cinco de Mayo

Veer Mudambi, Telegram & Gazette
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WORCESTER - Cinco de Mayo is nearly upon us, and what better way to celebrate the Mexican Day of the Dead than with the proper national cuisine? To plan better plan your Friday or weekend, here are six places in to get the best tacos, burritos and carnitas in Worcester County:

Taqueria La Tapatia - 388 Boston Post Road East, MarlboroughHours - Sunday through Thursday - 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.Friday and Saturday - 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.Popular dish - Chorizo tacos

The restaurant will be hosting a karaoke night in the evening. Order online and get a promo code APPETITE10 for 10% off.

The Brick Mexican Grill - 27 Main St., Sterling Hours - Monday through Thursday - 4 to 9:30 p.m.Friday and Saturday - noon to 10:30 p.m.Popular dish - The Brick Burrito

In a restaurant known for its margaritas and authentic dishes, the Brick Burrito stands out, with slow roasted pork, beans, rice and red onion, topped with ranchero cheese, Mexican cream and Brick's special green sauce.

The entrance to El Patron Mexican Restaurant on Harding Street in Worcester.
The entrance to El Patron Mexican Restaurant on Harding Street in Worcester.

El Patron - 192 Harding St., WorcesterHours - Monday through Thursday - noon to 9 p.m.Friday and Saturday - noon to 10 p.m.Popular dish - California Burrito

For the last four years, El Patron has delighted the Green Island area with its giant margaritas and guacamole. Try the California burrito, filled with French fries, steak, queso, shredded cheese and guacamole.

Pepe's Taqueria - 645 Chandler St., WorcesterHours - Monday through Saturday - noon to 9 p.m.Popular dish - Carnitas

Opening roughly the same time as El Patron and with the same owner, Pepe's offers the same quality for a different neighborhood. A favorite is the carnitas: tender roast pork served with rice, beans, guacamole and of course, tortillas.

Sol de Mexico - East Main Plaza, 350 East Main St., MilfordHours - Monday through Thursday - 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.Friday and Saturday - 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.Sunday - noon to 10 p.m.Popular dish - Grilled chicken quesadillas

Sol de Mexico has four restaurants, with the Worcester County location being in Milford.

Rancho Corona - 290 West Main St., NorthboroughHours- Sunday through Thursday - 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.Friday and Saturday - 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.Popular dish - Chicken mole burrito

Named one of the 2023 top 10 Mexican restaurants in Northborough by Restaurant Guru, Rancho Corona is a perfect place to grab a Cinco de Mayo meal.

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