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Thursday, December 11, 2025

Frangos Chicken Fingers in Wilmington to Expand, Opening in Billerica

A dining spot in the northern suburbs of Boston that focuses on a specific comfort food item is expanding to a second space north of the city.

According to a source (Aron Levy) Frangos Chicken Fingers in Wilmington is planning to open a new location in Billerica, moving into the shopping center on Boston Road in North Billerica that is home to a location of Market Basket. Based on the original location on Lowell Street in Wilmington, expect the new outlet to offer chicken fingers along with grilled cheese, Texas toast, fries, and chocolate chip cookies.

The address for the upcoming location of Frangos Chicken Fingers in Billerica is 199 Boston Road, North Billerica, MA, 01862. The website for the business is at https://www.frangosofficial.com/

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Thursday, February 20, 2025

Mexica Burrito Grill Is Opening in Billerica

It looks like a Mexican restaurant in the northern suburbs of Boston will be expanding to a space nearby.

According to a source (Gary Goldblatt), Mexica Burrito Grill in Tewksbury is planning to open in Billerica, with a post within the Merrimac Valley Eats Facebook group page indicating (via the photo shown) that it will move into a space on Route 3A across from the Towne Plaza. It appears that this will be a second location rather than a move, though once we have more information we will post an update here.

The Tewksbury location of Mexica Burrito Grill, which is located on Route 38, focuses mainly on burritos, tacos, nachos, and bowls. Its website can be found at https://www.mexicaburrito.com/

[March 7 update: According to their website, the new location of Mexica Burrito Grill in Billerica is now open, and it is indeed a second location.]

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Monday, October 07, 2024

Wicked Wings Opens in Billerica

A new spot for wings has come to the northern suburbs of Boston, though it also features a regional food typically found south of the city.

According to a source, Wicked Wings is now open in Billerica, moving into a space on Boston Road in the Pinehurst section of town. The menu for the place includes wings, boneless tenders, and chicken sandwiches, while also serving South Shore-style bar pizza with toppings such as linguica, hot honey, sausage, pepperoni, bacon, mushrooms, and more.

The address for Wicked Wings in Billerica is 816 Boston Road, Billerica, MA, 01821. Its website can be found at https://wickedgoodwingsboston.com/

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Los Altos Mexican Restaurant & Cantina to Open in Billerica

A brand new Mexican restaurant is on its way to the northern suburbs of Boston.

According to a press release, Los Altos Mexican Restaurant & Cantina is planning to open in Billerica, moving into a space within O'Connor Hardware Plaza in the center of town. A web page from KeyPoint Partners (a Burlington-based commercial real estate service firm that negotiated the lease with the restaurant) indicates that the family behind the upcoming dining spot runs several other restaurants in New Hampshire, though specific details weren't given as of yet, nor is it known when Los Altos might open.

O'Connor Hardware Plaza can be found by the corner of Route 3A and Andover Road.

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Tuesday, May 07, 2024

Taqueria Sabor Chilango Opens in North Billerica

A brand new Mexican restaurant has come to the northern suburbs of Boston, taking over the space that had been home to a barbecue spot.

According to a source, Taqueria Sabor Chilango is now open in North Billerica, moving into the former Herby Q space on Nashua Road. The social media pages for the new eatery says that it is a "Family-Owned Authentic Mexican Restaurant" that is takeout only, with its menu including tacos, tortas, burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas, breakfast dishes, and more.

Herby Q closed in late 2022 after being in business for a bit over a year.

The address for Taqueria Sabor Chilango is 240 Nashua Road, North Billerica, MA, 01862. Its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/taqueriasaborchilango

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Tuesday, January 09, 2024

Chung King Restaurant in Billerica Has Closed

A Chinese and Japanese restaurant in the northern suburbs of Boston has shut down.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Chung King Restaurant in Billerica is now longer in business, with a Facebook post from the Boston Road spot saying the following:

We opened the restaurant during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, navigating through tough times, facing numerous challenges such as increased operating costs, and economic crises. Believe me, this was a difficult decision for our management team. We cherish the community, and we wouldn't have come this far without your support. We want to express our gratitude to the Billerica community and surrounding towns.

The post mentions that Jade Pacific, which is also located on Boston Road in Billerica and which is under the same ownership, remains in operation, and gift cards to Chung King will be honored there.

The address for the now-closed Chung King Restaurant (which was also known as Chung King Mike's Place) was 446 Boston Road, Billerica, MA, 01821.

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Friday, January 05, 2024

Northeast Smokehouse Is Opening a Brick-and-Mortar Shop in Billerica

The person behind a BBQ business that includes food trucks and catering services is getting ready to open a permanent space in the northern suburbs of Boston.

According to a source (Gary Goldblatt), Northeast Smokehouse is on the verge of opening a brick-and-mortar shop in Billerica, moving into the space on Boston Post Road that had been home to Meat Again. An article from What Now Boston mentions that chef Bryan Babeu, who is behind the business, will likely offer such options as pulled pork, brisket, burnt ends, macaroni and cheese, pasta salad, and pit beans, while a Facebook post mentions that the new shop--which will focus on takeout--hopes to open on January 10.

The address for the brick-and-mortar location of Northeast Smokehouse is 306 Boston Road, North Billerica, MA, 01862. Its website can be found at https://www.northeast-bbq.com/

[January 16 update: According to its social media, the brick-and-mortar location of Northeast Smokehouse is now open.]

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Pini's Pizzeria in Billerica Has Closed

A pair of pizza spots is now down to just one, as its newer location has shut down.

According to a source, Pini's Pizzeria in Billerica is no longer in business, with a Facebook post from the place saying the following:

After proudly serving Billerica and our surrounding towns for over six years… getting through a pandemic with our heads held high, struggling through economic crisis, and facing multiple challenges out of our control…we had to make the hardest decision of all. We would like to thank all of our loyal customers, the community, and our dedicated staff. We would not have been able to get this far without you and your support and understanding over the past six years. You have all been wonderful customers, serving you over the years has given us so much happiness.

The post does mention that the Medford location of Pini's (which had been in Somerville until moving to its current location early last year) remains in operation.

The address for the now-closed Pini's Pizzeria in Billerica was 749 Boston Road, Billerica, MA, 01821. The website for the Medford location is at https://pinis-medford.com/

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[More restaurant openings/closings from the Boston's Hidden Restaurants site): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Monday, October 16, 2023

Maggie's Other Farm in Billerica Has Closed

A second location of a dining spot from a North Shore restaurant group has shut down after being in business for less than a year.

According to a source as well as a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Maggie's Other Farm in Billerica closed its doors over the weekend, with a note on its website saying the following:

Thank you for all your support! We have truly appreciated it....All of Serenitee Management lives and works on the North Shore. We are a part of the communities where our restaurants are located, and have come to realize that this is intertwined with how we operate; we have deeply rooted ties in the neighborhood. Located beyond the reaches of the Massachusetts’s North Shore, Billerica is just too far outside our geographical radius. We want to say thank you to the Bedford and Billerica Communities that have been so welcoming to us, we look forward to what happens next in this awesome space.

Maggie's Other Farm, which offered bar food, New American fare with global influences, and sushi first opened in late October of 2022, joining Maggie's Farm in Middleton along with Serenitee's other restaurants including 15 Walnut in Hamilton, Cala's Restaurant in Manchester, Hale Street Tavern in Beverly Farms, Dire Wolf Tavern in Salem, The Spot in Georgetown, Minglewood Harborside and Little Red Rooster in Gloucester, and Alchemy in Lynnfield.

The address for Maggie's Other Farm in Billerica was 15 Middlesex Turnpike, Billerica, MA, 01821.

[More restaurant openings/closings from the Boston's Hidden Restaurants site): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Herby Q in North Billerica Has Closed

A barbecue spot north of Boston has shut down.

According to a source (Gary Goldblatt), Herby Q in North Billerica has closed its doors, with a Facebook post from the Nashua Road spot saying the following:

Dear Billerica, we took a big leap and moved here and brought our southern BBQ to you. We are so grateful for your support over the last 1.5 years. Unfortunately we have to close due to extenuating family needs that require us in another state for the foreseeable future. Truly we appreciate all of the love, kind words, repeat customers, and just being a part of the community.

A comment within the thread mentions that they will "still be back in Billerica for the long term and hope to support the community in other ways," though it isn't known if they might try to reopen the restaurant at some point.

Herby Q first opened in the fall of 2021 in the former QQ Asian Grill space, offering such items as pulled chicken, pulled pork, brisket, macaroni and cheese, and nachos.

The address for Herby Q was 240 Nashua Road, North Billerica, MA, 01862.

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

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Monday, June 20, 2022

Maggie's Other Farm Is Opening in the Former Casa de Greek Space in Billerica

A North Shore restaurant known for its eclectic mix of foods appears to be expanding to another space north of Boston, and this one would be taking over the space where a Greek dining and drinking spot had been.

According to a source, Maggie's Farm is planning to open in Billerica, moving into the former Casa e Greek space on Middlesex Turnpike. A picture sent to us shows a sign up for the place with the name "Maggie's Other Farm" while a job post within the salary.com site says that "the Serenitee Restaurant Group, is GROWING! And we want YOU to grow with us! We are currently searching for an experienced, passionate General Manager to join our restaurant group NOW and help us with the opening of our exciting new venture in Billerica, which is set to open in the Fall of 2022!" In addition to the original Maggie's Farm in Middleton (which offers pub grub, New American fare with global influences, and sushi), the Serenitee Restaurant Group also runs 15 Walnut in Hamilton, Cala's Restaurant in Manchester, Hale Street Tavern in Beverly Farms, Opus in Salem, The Spot in Georgetown, Minglewood Harborside and Little Red Rooster in Gloucester, and Alchemy in Lynnfield.

Casa de Greek closed down earlier this spring after being in business for a year and a half.

The address for Maggie's Other Farm in Billerica is 15 Middlesex Turnpike, Billerica, MA, 01821. Its website can be found at https://www.maggiesotherfarm.com/

[October 25 update: According to a source (Aron Levy), Maggie's Other Farm opens its doors for dinner today.]

[Earlier Article]
Casa De Greek in Billerica Has Closed

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Monday, May 16, 2022

Casa De Greek in Billerica Has Closed

It looks like a Greek restaurant and bar in the northern suburbs of Boston has closed.

According to a source (Aron Levy), Casa De Greek in Billerica appears to be no longer in business, with a dumpster set up out front, its phone being disconnected, and a Google search showing that it is "permanently closed." A check on the website and Facebook page for the Middlesex Turnpike spot doesn't give any indication as to its exact status; if we find any additional information about its exact status, we will post an update here. [Ed note: We now have confirmation that the place has definitely closed.]

Casa De Greek first opened in September of 2020, taking over the space that had once been home to a location of Tilted Kilt.

The address for the now-closed Casa De Greek was 15 Middlesex Turnpike, Billerica, MA, 01821.

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Thursday, October 21, 2021

Herby Q Opens in North Billerica

A new barbecue spot has come to the northern suburbs of Boston.

According to a source (Aron Levy), Herby Q is now open in North Billerica, taking over the space on Nashua Road that had been home to QQ Asian Grill. The website for the place indicates that it offers such items as a smoked chicken salad, Brussels sprouts and bacon, pulled pork, brisket, pulled chicken, macaroni and cheese, and nachos with smoked sausage and cheese.

The address for Herby Q is 240 Nashua Road, North Billerica, MA, 01862. Its website can be found at https://herbymeats.com/

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Monday, August 23, 2021

The Parlor Pizzeria Opens in Billerica

A new spot for wood-fired pizza has come to the northern suburbs of Boston.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook page, The Parlor Pizzeria is now open in Billerica, moving into a space on Boston Road in the Pinehurst section of town. The menu for the new place shows a variety of wood-fired pizza options, including toppings such as pepperoni, cherry peppers, spinach, Calabrian chili, meatball, bacon, onion, and more, along with calzones and salads--and Sicilian pizza is available as well.

The address for The Parlor Pizzeria is 816 Boston Road, Billerica, MA, 01821. Its website can be found at https://www.theparlorpizza.com/

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Thursday, February 18, 2021

Polish Prince Pierogi Is Opening in the Former Roma Bakery Space in North Billerica

A local vendor that offers a popular comfort food item will be opening a brick-and-mortar location in the northern suburbs of Boston.

According to a source (Aron Levy), Polish Prince Pierogi is planning to open in the former Roma Bakery space on Boston Road in North Billerica, with an Instagram post from the business saying that "You might have noticed that our event and delivery schedule has slowed down quite a bit. Well...we'd finally like to share why. It's because we have sped up the build out of our new kitchen and storefront!" No opening date has been given as of yet, with the post saying to "stayed tuned for progress updates and more details."

Polish Prince Pierogi currently sells its pierogi at farmers markets as well as online, with an array of meat, veggie/starch, seafood, and dessert fillings offered.

The address for the storefront for Polish Prince Pierogi is 306 Boston Road (Routes 3A/129), North Billerica, MA, 01862. Its website can be found at https://www.polishprince.com/

[May 20 update: According to a Facebook post from the place, the brick-and-mortar location of Polish Prince Pierogi soft-opened last weekend, with more details on its opening apparently coming this week.]

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Casa De Greek Opens in Billerica

A new Greek restaurant has come to the northern suburbs of Boston, and it replaces a location of a chain known by some as the "Scottish Hooters."

According to a source, Casa De Greek is now open in Billerica, taking over the space on Middlesex Turnpike that had been home to an outlet of Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery. The website for the new spot says that it serves "Greek food with a pub twist," with its menu including such items as spanakopita, calamari, souvlaki, lamb chops, and baklava, along with a variety of pub grub options and classic American fare.

Tilted Kilt first opened in Billerica in 2016, with one other location opening in the Fenway section of Boston a year later, though that outlet closed in 2018.

The address for Casa De Greek is 15 Middlesex Turnpike, Billerica, MA, 01821. Its website is at https://www.casadegreek.com/

[Earlier Article]
Casa De Greek Plans to Replace Tilted Kilt in Billerica

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

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Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Casa De Greek Plans to Replace Tilted Kilt in Billerica

It appears that a restaurant chain known by some as the "Scottish Hooters" has disappeared from the local landscape and that a Greek dining spot will apparently be taking over its last Boston-area space.

According to a source, a sign is up at the site of the Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery space in Billerica saying that Casa De Greek is opening there, with a Yelp page appearing to confirm this. Very little is known about the upcoming Greek restaurant, and it is not known exactly when Tilted Kilt closed, so keep checking back for any updates that may come in.

Tilted Kilt first opened in Billerica in 2016, with another location opening in the Fenway section of Boston a year later, though that outlet closed in 2018. A Quincy location had once been looked at as well several years ago, but the city ultimately rejected that restaurant.

The address for the now-closed Tilted Kilt in Billerica (and the upcoming Casa De Greek) is 15 Middlesex Turnpike, Billerica, MA, 01821.

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Thursday, August 29, 2019

Mooyah Burgers, Fries and Shakes in Billerica Is Reopening

A couple of months ago, it was reported that a local outlet of a small Texas-based burger chain had closed down. Now we have learned that the place will soon be opening back up again.

According to an email, Mooyah Burgers, Fries and Shakes in Billerica is getting ready to reopen, with the plan being to open its doors on September 16. The Boston Road eatery shuttered in the late spring, which followed the closing of its first Boston-area location in Jamaica Plain last fall; locations of the chain remain in operation in downtown Boston, Hudson, Mansfield, Northborough, and Sudbury.

Mooyah, which is headquartered in Plano, features burgers made with "never-frozen beef" as well as salads, handcut fries, and shakes.

The address for Mooyah in Billerica is 199 Boston Road, North Billerica, MA, 01862. The website for the chain is at https://www.mooyah.com/

[September 16 update: Based on various social media posts, Mooyah is now open once again in Billerica.]

[Earlier Article]
Mooyah Burgers, Fries and Shakes in Billerica Has Closed

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

[Related article from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): Slideshow--Fifteen Burgers in the Boston Area and Beyond]

Thursday, June 06, 2019

Mooyah Burgers, Fries and Shakes in Billerica Has Closed

A small Texas-based burger chain that starting expanding into the region a couple of years ago has closed another one of its outlets in the Greater Boston area.

According to a source, Mooyah Burgers, Fries and Shakes in Billerica is no longer in business, with a check on the locations page for the chain seeming to confirm this, showing that the Boston Road restaurant has been removed from the site. The closing of the Billerica outlet follows the shuttering of its first Boston-area location in Jamaica Plain last fall; it does appear that locations of Mooyah in downtown Boston, Hudson, Mansfield, Northborough, and Sudbury remain in operation.

The Mooyah chain, which is headquartered in Plano, offers burgers made with "never-frozen beef" along with hand-cut fries, salads, and milkshakes.

The address for this now-closed burger spot in Billerica was: Mooyah Burgers, Fries and Shakes, 199 Boston Road, North Billerica, MA, 01862. The website for the chain can be found at https://www.mooyah.com/

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

[Related article from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): Slideshow--Fifteen Burgers in the Boston Area and Beyond]

Sunday, November 06, 2016

Mooyah Burgers, Fries and Shakes to Open in Boston, Billerica, and Berlin

Last year, we reported that a small Texas-based burger chain was on its way to the local area, and now we have learned that one has opened in Central Massachusetts while three others will be on the way as well--including one in Boston.

According to its location page, Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes is planning to open in Boston, Billerica, and Berlin, with the Boston location showing that it will be on Centre Street, and based on the earlier article here, it appears that this shop could be somewhere in Jamaica Plain, though a post in RestaurantNews.com says that it will be located in "downtown Boston." (The restaurant's website shows that the Billerica shop will be on Boston Road while the Berlin outlet will be at Highland Commons.) Earlier, we had mentioned that a location of the burger chain was also coming to Northborough, and this one is indeed in operation now at Northborough Crossing. The article from last year mentioned that approximately 20 locations could be coming to the Greater Boston area over the next several years; currently, the only shops in New England other than Northborough are in Mansfield, Newington, and West Hartford, CT.

Mooyah, which started out in 2006, offers "never-frozen beef" along with hand-cut fries and ice cream milkshakes along with salads. Its website can be found at http://www.mooyah.com/

[January 16, 2017 update: According to an article in the Jamaica Plain News, Mooyah will indeed be opening at the corner of Centre Street and Columbus Avenue in Jamaica Plain, with the dining spot coming to Jackson Square this spring. (Thanks to Universal Hub for bringing this to our attention.)]

[June 21, 2017 update: A post from PR Web states that Mooyah is now open in Jamaica Plain while a Facebook post from the chain said last week that the Billerica location looked to be a few weeks away from opening at the time of the post.]

[June 30 update: The Billerica Minuteman states that Mooyah plans to open in Billerica on July 17.]

[Earlier Article]
Mooyah Burgers, Fries and Shakes to Expand into the Boston Area

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[Related article from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): Slideshow--Ten Burgers from Restaurants in the Boston Area]