Paco's Mexican Grill Opens in Cambridge

A brand new Mexican restaurant with Salvadorean influences has very quietly opened in Cambridge.

According to a tweet from @TroySch1, Paco's Mexican Grill is now open on Cambridge Street, taking over a space a bit east of Inman Square and across from the new Valente Library. The menu for the new eatery includes burritos, tacos, nachos, quesadillas, tortas, guacamole, tamales, empanadas, and taquitos, along with entrees such as slow-cooked marinated lamb, pork carnitas and house-made chorizo, and flame-broiled marinated chicken breast.

The address for Paco's Mexican Grill is 847 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA, 02141. Its website can be found at https://www.pacosmexicangrill.com/

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

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JAK Pizzeria Replaces Cafeteria Y Pizzeria Mi Colombia in East Boston

[Ed note: This article was updated on December 12 to reflect new information given, including the fact that its exact name is JAK Pizzeria, and that it is indeed under the same ownership as the old restaurant in the space.]

A new pizza spot with Latin American influences has come to East Boston, and it replaces another pizzeria that had a similar menu.

According to a source, JAK Pizzeria is now open in the former Cafeteria Y Pizzeria Mi Colombia space in Maverick Square, with a photo sent to us showing an "open" sign out front. A message sent to us confirms that it is under the same ownership as the old spot, so this is more of a rebranding, and that the menu for JAK Pizzeria includes pizzas with Central American and South American influences.

The address for JAK Pizzeria (and the old Cafeteria Y Pizzeria Mi Colombia) is 50 Maverick Square, East Boston, MA, 02128.

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

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El Mexsal Opens in Malden

A new restaurant featuring Mexican and Central American food has opened in Malden.

According to a message sent from musician and radio host/consultant Michael Scott Stewart, El Mexsal is now open on Medford Street, with the address indicating that it has moved into the space where Sillari's Pizza had been until closing a bit more than a year ago. The Facebook page for the new eatery mentions that it offers Mexican and El Salvadorian fare, including guacamole, burritos, tacos, quesadillas, papusas, chicken stew, grilled shrimp, fried tilapia, flan, and more.

The address for this new restaurant in Malden is: El Mexsal, 97 Medford Street, Malden, MA, 02148.

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

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Recino's Cafe Opens in East Somerville

A new dining spot has come to Somerville, and it features Central American fare.

According to an article in the Somerville Journal, Recino's Cafe is now open in East Somerville, moving into the space on Broadway that had been home to Blanca's Bakery. The new eatery focuses on food items found in El Salvador such as papusas and tres leches cake, and such items as pancakes, egg dishes, pastries, and coffee are offered as well. Recino's is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with hours being 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

The address for this new El Salvadoran dining spot in East Somerville is: Recino's Cafe, 85 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145.

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

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