Best of Boston 2008 Mexican
Tú y Yo With nary a taco or burrito on offer, Tú y Yo serves traditional recipes from southern Mexico, all prepared accordi...
Best of Boston 2003 Restaurant, Mexican, Affordable
The frills are few at the humble but festively colorful Tu y Yo, but none of that matters once you experience the authenticity of the...
Best of Boston 2002 Restaurant, Mexican
At first glance, Tú y Yo looks like a fiesta—as if someone broke a piata and candy-colored tables and chairs spilled out. ...
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WHERE TO EAT
- J.P. Licks
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WHERE TO SHOP
- Spark Craft Studios
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(0.4 miles) - After Image Productions
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WHERE TO DRINK
- Johnny D’s
(0.3 miles) - P.J. Ryan’s
(0.3 miles) - The Burren
(0.4 miles) - Redbones
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THE DETAILS
Cuisine(s):
Mexican,
Meals Served:
Dinner, Saturday Brunch (10 a.m.-2 p.m.), Sunday Brunch (10 a.m.-2 p.m.)
Payment Type:
MasterCard
Visa
American Express
Features:
Kid Friendly
Takeout
Alcohol Type:
Beer & Wine Only
Reservations Required:
Dinner Suggested
Entree Price:
$$ — Moderately Priced
Hours:
M-Th: 05:00 PM-10:00 PM
F: 04:00 PM-10:00 PM
S: 10:00 AM-11:00 PM
Su: 10:00 AM-09:00 PM
Neighborhood:
Somerville
Davis Square
Also Featured in:
Best of Boston 2008 Mexican, Best of Boston 2003 Restaurant, Mexican, Affordable, Best of Boston 2002 Restaurant, Mexican
Mexican,
Meals Served:
Dinner, Saturday Brunch (10 a.m.-2 p.m.), Sunday Brunch (10 a.m.-2 p.m.)
Payment Type:
MasterCard
Visa
American Express
Features:
Kid Friendly
Takeout
Alcohol Type:
Beer & Wine Only
Reservations Required:
Dinner Suggested
Entree Price:
$$ — Moderately Priced
Hours:
M-Th: 05:00 PM-10:00 PM
F: 04:00 PM-10:00 PM
S: 10:00 AM-11:00 PM
Su: 10:00 AM-09:00 PM
Neighborhood:
Somerville
Davis Square
Also Featured in:
Best of Boston 2008 Mexican, Best of Boston 2003 Restaurant, Mexican, Affordable, Best of Boston 2002 Restaurant, Mexican
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Tu y Yo
858 Broadway
Somerville, MA 02144
Fax: 617-623-4597
Email: tuyyo@comcast.net
Somerville, MA 02144
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Email: tuyyo@comcast.net
Website: tuyyo2.com
At first glance, Tú y Yo looks like a fiesta—as if someone broke a pinata, and candy-colored tables and chairs spilled out. But what comes out of the kitchen isn't child's play, by any means. This is serious Mexican food, like shredded chicken breast slow-cooked in chipotle peppers and tomatoes, and “drunken” sirloin simmered in beer, pasilla peppers, and cactus leaves. And the flan à la Doris has an intriguing twist: cinnamon cream sauce. Sure, Powderhouse Circle is a little out of the way, but it's easier than going to Guadalajara. And it just might be more fun.
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USER REVIEWS (4)
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I have been going to their Somerville location for a while. I love the flavors of their food; my favorite is the shrimp and octopus dish. Also the service has always been good. I have gone to their new location in Needham several times. The food is just as good as Somerville and the service has been better with each visit. If given the choice I will always choose authentic Mexican over Tex Mex any day. Check their menus out on their website.
Posted by Cindy: Dec. December 3rd, 2009 at 4:19 PM
I have been going to their Somerville location for a while. I love the flavors of their food; my favorite is the shrimp and octopus dish. Also the service has always been good. I have gone to their new location in Needham several times. The food is just as good as Somerville and the service has been better with each visit. If given the choice I will always choose authentic Mexican over Tex Mex any day. Check their menus out on their website.
Posted by Cindy: Dec. December 3rd, 2009 at 4:19 PM
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I had a wonderful time at this place last week. Their pre-hispanic tamales and frog legs over green mole were outstanding. They have one of the most original recipes I've seen. You can bring a date or a business partner. I can't wait to try the seasonal (fall-winter) Chile Relleno en Nogada. I'll def be back.
Posted by Juan Carlos: Sep. September 23rd, 2009 at 1:03 PM
| Overall (8) | Food (9) | Service (9) |
| Decor (8) | Value (8) | Average (8.40) |
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I had a wonderful time at this place last week. Their pre-hispanic tamales and frog legs over green mole were outstanding. They have one of the most original recipes I've seen. You can bring a date or a business partner. I can't wait to try the seasonal (fall-winter) Chile Relleno en Nogada. I'll def be back.
Posted by Juan Carlos: Sep. September 23rd, 2009 at 1:03 PM
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I feel sorry for the othe reviewer on here, but I have been to tu y yo a couple of times, and it is by far the best I have in the Boston area. Even my friends from the Mexican consulate rave about this place. I would highly recommend this spot over all the other overly expensive spot in this town.
Posted by James: Aug. August 28th, 2009 at 9:53 AM
| Overall (8) | Food (9) | Service (7) |
| Decor (7) | Value (7) | Average (7.60) |
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I feel sorry for the othe reviewer on here, but I have been to tu y yo a couple of times, and it is by far the best I have in the Boston area. Even my friends from the Mexican consulate rave about this place. I would highly recommend this spot over all the other overly expensive spot in this town.
Posted by James: Aug. August 28th, 2009 at 9:53 AM
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We had dinner last night. I know quite alot about the Slow Food movement; I had no idea however that it meant no seasoning or flavor profiles. My fried grasshopper tacos were burnt shells of taquitos (flour not corn as advertised) with what appeared to be mushed up bits of grasshoppers. Don't order this until you have had a chance to know what truly great treats fried grasshoppers can be in Mexico! My pork carnitas were a joke, absolute mush again with no seasoning. Mushy rice, mushy beans. Great place for bland baby food. In addition, we were served nothing to nosh on with my "sangria" (code word for bland red wine and fruit juice...where's the brandy?)The final insult was the check. Riduculous to charge these prices. This is what your editorial staff thinks is the best Mexican restaurant in Boston (over places like Casa Romero?) Come on...what's going on over there?
Posted by Sue: Apr. April 23rd, 2009 at 7:14 AM
| Overall (1) | Food (1) | Service (2) |
| Decor (1) | Value (1) | Average (1.20) |
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We had dinner last night. I know quite alot about the Slow Food movement; I had no idea however that it meant no seasoning or flavor profiles. My fried grasshopper tacos were burnt shells of taquitos (flour not corn as advertised) with what appeared to be mushed up bits of grasshoppers. Don't order this until you have had a chance to know what truly great treats fried grasshoppers can be in Mexico! My pork carnitas were a joke, absolute mush again with no seasoning. Mushy rice, mushy beans. Great place for bland baby food. In addition, we were served nothing to nosh on with my "sangria" (code word for bland red wine and fruit juice...where's the brandy?)The final insult was the check. Riduculous to charge these prices. This is what your editorial staff thinks is the best Mexican restaurant in Boston (over places like Casa Romero?) Come on...what's going on over there?
Posted by Sue: Apr. April 23rd, 2009 at 7:14 AM
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