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Massachusetts taqueria ranked among 100 best taco spots in America

WALTHAM, Mass. — A Massachusetts taqueria is drawing national attention after landing on Yelp’s list of the “Top 100 Taco Spots in America.”

When you think of tacos, Texas and California immediately come to mind, but a tiny taqueria in Waltham ranks among the very best spots in the country, according to Yelp.

Taqueria El Amigo, at 196 Willow St. in Waltham, was named the 60th best taco spot on Yelp’s list.

The eatery has a 4.5-star rating on Yelp with reviews from 723 customers. Yelp users described the restaurant as an “authentic” spot that offers “amazing” Mexican food,” “flavor-packed” salsa, and “delicious” tacos.

“Everything here tasted so fresh and so classic,” one Yelp review said. Another review said, “Best tacos I’ve had in MA so far.”

Ed Fernandez Restaurant Birrieria in San Diego, California, was named the best taco spot in America.

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