Skip to main content
UM

Sign in

No account?

Somerville, Massachusetts

The Painted Burro

ABOUT The Painted Burro features an exciting seasonal menu that highlights the diverse cuisines of Latin America. From our wonderfully flavored moles to our selection of grilled meats and fish to our extensive list of over 100 craft tequilas the goal at The Painted Burro is to impart our local chef-driven styles into modern interpretations of Latin American cuisine with a strong respect for tradition
See the menuFind usWebsiteFeatured Links

Menu

Desserts (To Go)

  • Burro Churros

    • $10.50
    Fried dough sticks rolled in cinnamon + sugar, with warm chocolate dipping sauce

    Allergens not declared

  • Tres Leches Cake

    • $12.60
    milk-soaked vanilla sponge cake, dulce de leche whipped cream, dulce dark rum

    Allergens not declared

Cocktails To-Go

  • De La Casa Margarita

    • $13.00
    old mexico blanco tequila, triple sec, lime

    Allergens not declared

  • Blood Orange Margarita

    • $14.00
    old mexico blanco tequila, triple sec, blood orange, lime

    Allergens not declared

  • The Tipsy Bee

    • $14.00
    plantation rum, solerno, mango, pineapple, lime, jalapeno + honey syrup

    Allergens not declared

  • Strawberry Coconut Margarita

    • $15.00
    old mexico blanco tequila, dry curaçao, housemade strawberry + coconut cream, lime

    Allergens not declared

  • Cucumber Margarita

    • $14.00
    cucumber-infused tequila, lime, agave

    Allergens not declared

  • Hibiscus Margarita

    • $14.00
    hibiscus infused tequila, st. elder, lemon + lime

    Allergens not declared

  • Classic Paloma

    • $13.00
    old mexico tequila, grapefruit, lime, fever tree grapefruit soda, salt rim

    Allergens not declared

  • Lychee Martini

    • $14.00
    platinum vodka, lychee liqueur, lychee purée, lime

    Allergens not declared

  • Spicy El Diablo Margarita

    • $14.00
    jalapeño-infused tequila, triple sec, lime

    Allergens not declared

  • Luna Suprema

    • $16.00
    lunazul reposado, pierre ferrand orange curaçao, lime, agave

    Allergens not declared

  • Mezcarita

    • $14.00
    peloton de la muerte mezcal, agavero, lime

    Allergens not declared

Tacos (To Go)

  • Crispy "Baja Style" Fish Taco

    • $8.40
    fried fish, savoy cabbage + jalapeño slaw, baja mayo, cilantro

    Allergens not declared

  • Short Rib "Double Stack" Taco

    • $8.93
    crunchy + soft tortillas, tres quesos, beef carnitas, poblano + onions, mexican crema, cotija

    Allergens not declared

  • Cilantro Grilled Chicken Taco

    • $7.88
    crispy queso skirt, guacamole, pico de gallo, valentina crema, cotija

    Allergens not declared

  • Pork Carnitas Taco

    • $8.93
    tomatillo salsa verde, pineapple salsa, mexican crema, cotija, flour tortilla

    Allergens not declared

  • Gulf Shrimp "Diablo" Taco

    • $7.88
    spicy grilled shrimp, guacamole, mango + habanero salsa, pickled red onion

    Allergens not declared

  • Birria Taco

    • $8.93
    adobo grilled corn tortilla, tres quesos, adobo braised beef, cilantro, red onions, radish, birria sauce

    Allergens not declared

  • Buffalo Cauliflower Taco

    • $7.88
    roasted cauliflower, buffalo sauce, avocado crema,, celery slaw, cotija, pepitas

    Allergens not declared

  • Grilled Squash Taco

    • $7.88
    grilled yellow squash, zucchini, corn + mushroom puree, red onions, poblano, cotija

    Allergens not declared

  • Heirloom Beet Taco

    • $7.88
    roasted red + yellow beets, purple cabbage slaw, mango + citrus poblano salsa, cilantro

    Allergens not declared

  • Chorizo De La Casa Taco

    • $7.88
    sunny farm egg, potato, chipotle mayo, cilantro

    Allergens not declared

Tortas (To Go)

  • Chicken Milanesa Torta

    • $14.70
    crispy chicken breast, tres quesos, avocado, pork charro beans, tomato, roasted garlic + chipotle aioli

    Allergens not declared

  • Carnitas Cubano Torta

    • $15.75
    pork carnitas, sliced ham, swiss cheese, jicama + apple slaw, pork charro beans, salsa "mil islas", cilantro

    Allergens not declared

Appetizers (To Go)

  • Nachos

    • $15.75
    pork charro beans, cabbage & jalapeño slaw, pickled jalapeños, pico de gallo, tres quesos, guacamole, baja & chipotle mayo

    Allergens not declared

  • Chips & Guacamole

    • $13.65
    avocados, cilantro, sea salt & white onion served with a side of corn tortilla chips

    Allergens not declared

  • Cholo Corn

    • $11.55
    avocado dressing, chipotle mayo, cotija, cayenne

    Allergens not declared

  • Chipotle Queso Dip

    • $13.65
    warm tres quesos + monterey pepper jack cheese, spicy pork chorizo, pico de gallo, cilantro, served with corn tortilla chips

    Allergens not declared

  • Papas Bravas

    • $12.60
    crispy potatoes, togarashi, aji amarillo aioli

    Allergens not declared

  • Brussels Sprouts

    • $13.65
    bacon, herbs, pickled red onions, crema mexicana, orange + cholula vinaigrette

    Allergens not declared

  • Shrimp Al Ajillo

    • $15.75
    garlic, mezcal, chipotle butter, tres quesos, stone ground corn grits

    Allergens not declared

  • Tuna Ceviche

    • $17.85
    lime, watermelon + mango, guacamole serrano, plantain chips

    Allergens not declared

  • Charred Octopus

    • $16.80
    toasted almond & apricot mole, roasted grapes, chili oil, radish & frisée salad

    Allergens not declared

  • Dos Empanadas

    • $13.65
    fried corn masa, tres quesos, beef, spinach, smoked tomato salsa, crema mexicana, radish & frisée salad, cotija

    Allergens not declared

  • Chips & Salsa

    • $3.15
    corn tortilla chips and oven-roasted tomato salsa

    Allergens not declared

  • Quart of House Salsa

    • $16.80
    over roasted tomato salsa (does not include tortilla chips)

    Allergens not declared

Entrées (To Go)

  • Fajitas

    • $29.40
    roasted garlic mojo, sautéed peppers + onions, cabbage, tomatillo jalapeño salsa, avocado, tres quesos, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream + homemade flour tortillas

    Allergens not declared

  • Roasted Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas

    • $25.20
    smoked chile + roasted tomato salsa, tres quesos, cherry tomato salad, cotija, cilantro

    Allergens not declared

  • Chimichanga

    • $25.20
    staffed flour tortilla, chicken tinga, rice, black beans, corn, tres queso, ranchero mole, avocado dressing, crema mexicana, chipotle mayo

    Allergens not declared

  • Pork Carnitas Enchiladas

    • $25.20
    red wine + cola mole, tomatillo + cilantro bechamel, tres quesos, cotija, cilantro

    Allergens not declared

  • Street Cart Chicken

    • $29.40
    roasted half chicken, achiote-citrus marinade, kale & fried plantain, creamy poblano rice, tamarind butter

    Allergens not declared

  • Burro Rice Bowl

    • $22.05
    fried rice, roasted shiitake mushrooms, black beans, corn, pico de gallo, sauteed kale, guacamole, chipotle aioli, tortilla chips

    Allergens not declared

  • Vegetable Enchiladas

    • $23.10
    roasted asparagus, brussels sprouts, corn, kale, beet + green pea mole, tres quesos, roasted yellow beets

    Allergens not declared

Sides (To Go)

  • Side of Creamy Poblano Rice

    • $5.25
    creamy yellow rice, poblano peppers + onions, cotija

    Allergens not declared

  • Side of Kale + Plantains

    • $7.35
    sautéed kale, white onions, crispy plantains

    Allergens not declared

  • Side of Mexican Rice

    • $5.25
    mexican red rice

    Allergens not declared

  • Side of Oaxaca Cheese Grits

    • $4.20
    stone ground corn grits, tres quesos

    Allergens not declared

  • Side Vegetarian Beans

    • $3.15
    refried vegetarian beans
    • Vegetarian

    Allergens not declared

  • Side Pork Charro Beans

    • $3.15
    pinto + black pork charro beans

    Allergens not declared

  • Side of Flour Tortillas

    • $3.15
    three warm flour tortillas

    Allergens not declared

  • Side of Cabbage Slaw

    • $4.20
    jalapeño cabbage slaw, pickled carrots, scallions

    Allergens not declared

Kids (To Go)

  • Kids Quesadilla

    • $8.40
    grilled flour tortilla with tres quesos and your choice of pork carnitas, grilled chicken or vegetarian refried beans side of corn, beans, sour cream and watermelon

    Allergens not declared

  • Kids Dos Tacos

    • $8.40
    two soft corn tortillas with tres quesos and your choice of pork carnitas, grilled chicken or vegetarian refried beans side of corn, beans, sour cream and watermelon

    Allergens not declared

Salads (To Go)

  • Kale Salad

    • $13.65
    tuscan kale, arugula, apple + pear, carrot, corn nuts, cotija, pomegranate seeds, cheesy whole grain mustard dressing

    Allergens not declared

  • Heirloom Beet Salad

    • $13.65
    Roasted + yellow beets, arugula, avocado, candied walnuts, feta, pomegranate balsamic vinaigrette.

    Allergens not declared

  • Burro Salad

    • $16.80
    grilled chicken, romaine, cherry tomato, roasted corn, tres quesos, black beans, tortilla strips, tomatillo vinaigrette

    Allergens not declared

Location

Somerville

Location page

Address

219 Elm Street, Somerville, MA, USSomerville, MassachusettsUnited States

Hours

  • Default

    Monday to Thursday
    5 PM – 10 PM
    Friday
    5 PM – 11 PM
    Saturday
    4 PM – 11 PM
    Sunday
    4 PM – 9 PM

Something not right? 🚩

Missing item or menu? Wrong prices or hours? Let us know and we'll get it fixed. 🍴