Mission Hill, MA Yellow Door Taqueria has opened at 1619 Tremont St. The new location is serving up traditional tacos with an individual twist, on corn tortillas made fresh every morning. Varieties include Chili Duck: chili barbeque, roasted duck, vanilla plantain puree, pickled red onions, cream, plantain strings and Jackfruit + Apple: avocado puree, green apples, pico de gallo, roasted pepitas.
The full bar offers a stacked menu including several margarita flavors, an extensive tequila and mezcal list and carefully crafted cocktails, like the Chica Mala: plum + cardamom cordial, sweet vermouth, cava, lemon as well as frozen drinks, beer, wine and flavorful mocktails.
With three locations situated in Dorchester’s Lower Mills, Boston’s Mission Hill neighborhood and the South End’s Ink Block community, the Yellow Door Taqueria restaurants highlight California-inspired Mexican fare, as well as an innovative, rotating cocktail program. Co-owned by Dropkick Murphys’ frontman, Ken Casey, Brian O’Donnell and tv personality Taniya Nayak (HGTV, Food Network), as well as Colleen Hagerty and Jarek Mountain, the neighborhood bars offer cocktails and cuisine featuring a twist on traditional Mexico City street food. all set within a lively and unique setting inspired by the gritty beauty of Mexico City, the effervescent charm of Cabo and the eclectic nature of the antique store that once inhabited the space.
The taco destinations are open seven days-a-week for dinner, with brunch served on weekends.
The restaurants boast an innovative spin on traditional Mexican fare, including a rotating selection of tacos and menu staples like the chicken empanadas, made with grilled pineapple, corn, spanish onions, garlic, pulled chicken, chihuahua cheese and a citrus tomatillo sauce. Weekend brunch items include delectable dishes like the chimichanga, served on a flour tortilla with cheesy scrambled eggs, sweet plantains, black beans, pineapple pico de gallo and drizzled with house queso & chunky salsa roja, and the pancake tacos, stuffed with cinnamon cream cheese and topped with fresh strawberries & blueberries, whipped cream, fresh mint and maple syrup.
The cocktail program highlights seasonal flavors and unique liquors, including a selection of margaritas and libations with tongue-in-cheek names, like the ‘Waking Up In Tijuana’ made with reposado tequila, St. George coffee liqueur, cinnamon-infused cold brew, vanilla whipped cream and cayenne for an added kick.
Each of the Yellow Door Taqueria restaurants are designed by Taniya Nayak, one of the nation’s foremost interior designers most notably known as a design expert on HGTV and Food Network, as well as her Boston-based interior design firm, Taniya Nayak Design. The spaces feature classical Mexican design elements, such as handcrafted floor tiles and rustic furniture accents, mixed seamlessly with grittier, industrial pieces, like glowing neon “Taqueria” signs and gothic hanging chandeliers, providing the perfect setting for everything from an intimate date night spot to an industry go-to spot.
The South End restaurant features vegan leather seating, eye-catching murals by local artists, lush velvet tufting, pops of metals and retro neon signs, exposed brick and vibrant tiles. The restaurant’s accordion windows not only provide natural light, but open to patio dining during warmer months.