I have been living in Boston for 7 years now and have always had a difficult time finding a great healthy meal at a good value served promptly with a smile. I was delighted when I discovered El Pelon, a small Mexican joint in the Fenway that has the feel of a genuine community-oriented restaurant: not only do they have great food (dinner for under 5 bucks!) but they seem to be more than that, taking the time to get to know regulars and offering fun community-building activities like the kick-ass jalapeño eating contest in late March. You just get the feeling that the folks at El Pelon enjoy what they do, which seems to be a rare commodity these days.
Pros: Great Service, Good Food, Excellent Value
Cons: small eating space, no beer
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