The Painted Burro Menu (2025 Update)
The Painted Burro in Somerville offers a vibrant Mexican dining experience with a trendy atmosphere. The menu features a variety of options, including appetizers like Chips and Salsa, Guacamole "El Mero Mero," and Nachos Con Chorizo de la Casa. Their tacos range from Chicken Tinga to Buffalo Cauliflower, each bursting with flavor. The Tortas, such as the Short Rib Torta and Carnitas Cubano Torta, are deliciously satisfying. Customers rave about the bottomless brunch, excellent cocktails, and generous portions. The service is speedy and accommodating, but improvements can be made. Overall, The Painted Burro is a great spot for casual dates or group gatherings with its diverse menu, relaxed ambiance, and unique dishes that will leave you craving more.
Appetizers
Chips and Salsa
Corn tortilla chips and oven-roasted tomato salsa.
Guacamole "El Mero Mero"
Avocados, cilantro, sea salt and white onion. Mango and serrano salsa for an additional charge.
Nachos Con Chorizo de la Casa
Pork charro beans, cabbage and jalapeno slaw, pickled jalapenos, pico de gallo, 3 quesos, guacamole, Baja and chipotle mayo.
Apple and Chorizo Fundido
Apple mole, chorizo, sliced apple, 3 quesos, pepitas.
"Cholo" Corn Cob
Avocado dressing, chipotle mayo, cotija, cayenne.
Kale Salad
Tuscan kale, apples, pomegranate seeds, corn nuts, cotija, cheesy whole grain mustard dressing.
Burro Salad
romaine lettuce, cherry tomato, corn, black beans, tres quedos, tortillas strips, chicken guajillo, chipotle ranch dressing
Burros Big Birria Quesadilla
flour tortilla, adobo braised carne, tres queso, pico de gallo, sour cream, cilantro, adobo dipping sauce
Shrimp Al Ajillo
garlic, mezcal, chipotle butter, tres quesos, stone ground corn
Chicken Tinga Taco
shredded chipotle chicken, marinated cucumber, avocado crema, cotija
Crispy "Baja Style" Fish Taco
savoy cabbage+jalapeno slaw, baja mayo, cilantro
Buffalo Cauliflower Taco
whipped avocado, celery slaw, cotija, pepitas
Short Rib "Double Stack" Taco
crunchy+soft tortilla, tres queso, beef carnitas, poblano+onios, crema mexicana, cotija
Pork Carnitas Taco
tomatillo salsa verde, honeycrisp apple, crema mexicana, cotija, flour tortilla
Gulf Shrimp "Diablo" Taco
guacamole, mango+habanero salsa, pickled red onions
BLT Taco
crispy pork belly, romaine lettuce, pico de gallo, salsa "mil islas"
Swordfish Al Pastor Taco
pineapple salsa, guacamole, jicama, serrano chile, lime aioli
Tacos
Tortas
Short Rib Torta
short rib, oaxaca cheese, chimichurri, avocado, crispy potato, chipotle mayo
Carnitas Cubano Torta
Pork carnitas, sliced ham, Swiss cheese, jicama and apple slaw, cilantro, pork charro beans, salsa "mil islas".
Chicken Milanesa Torta
Crispy chicken breast, 3 quesos, avocado, pork charro beans, tomato, roasted garlic and chipotle aioli.
Grilled Swordfish
Coconut and cilantro rice, jumbo lump crab, mango and papaya salad.
Roasted Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas
Smoked chile, roasted tomato salsa, 3 quesos, cherry tomato salad, cotija, cilantro.
Pork Carnitas Enchiladas
Red wine, cola mole, tomatillo, and cilantro bechamel, 3 quesos, cotija, cilantro.
Autumn Enchiladas
Brussel sprout, mushroom, cauliflower, chickpea puree, apple and poblano mole, Mexican crema, pepitas.
Street Cart Chicken
Roasted 1/2 chicken, achiote-citrus marinade, kale and fried plantain, creamy poblano rice, tamarind butter.
Burro Fajita
Marinated steak, cabbage, rajas, banana pepper, lettuce, pico de gallo, chimichuri, 3 quesos, sour cream. Served with 3 flour tortillas.
Entrees
Desserts
3 Leches
Milk-soaked vanilla sponge cake, dulce de leche whipped cream, dulce dark rum.
Burro Churro
Cinnamon sugar, spicy dark chocolate sauce. 5 per order.
Kids' Quesadilla
Flour tortilla, 3 quesos, and choice of pork, chicken or black beans.
Kids' Dos Tacos
2 corn tortillas, 3 quesos, and choice of pork, chicken or black beans. Both options come with watermelon, side of sour cream and kids drink.
Nino's
Sides
Pork Charro Beans
Vegetarian Beans
Creamy Poblano Rice
Kale and Plantains
Cabbage Slaw
Grits
Chips and Salsa Brunch
Corn tortilla chips and housemade oven-roasted tomato salsa.
Guacamole "El Mero Mero" Brunch
Avocados, cilantro, sea salt and white onion.
Mango Guacamole Brunch
Avocado, diced mango, serrano chile, cilantro, lime, red onion.
Nachos Con Chorizo de la Casa Brunch
Corn tortilla chips, 3 quesos, chorizo, pork charro beans, cabbage and jalapeno slaw, pimpin' jalapenos, guacamole, pico de gallo, baja, and chipotle mayo.
"Cholo" Corn Cob Brunch
Grilled corn, avocado dressing, chipotle mayo, cotija, cayenne.
Kale Salad Brunch
Tuscan kale, apples, pomegranate seeds, corn nuts, cotija, creamy mustard dressing.
Black Bean Fundido Brunch
Melted 3 queso, refried beans. Add chorizo for an additional charge.
Brunch Appetizers
Brunch Tortas
Carnitas Cubano Torta Brunch
Pork carnitas, sliced ham, Swiss cheese, jicama and apple slaw, cilantro, pork charro beans, "salsa mil islas".
Chicken Milanesa Torta Brunch
Crispy chicken breast, 3 quesos, avocado, pork charro beans, tomato, roasted garlic and chipotle aioli.
Pork Barbacoa Torta Brunch
Cider braised pork, guajillo mole, sliced avocado, 3 quesos, roasted apple, pork charro beans.
Chorizo and Egg Brunch
Chorizo and egg scramble, 3 quesos, chipotle mayo, cilantro.
Huevos Rancheros Brunch
2 fried eggs, roasted corn, queso anejo, pork charro beans, salsa ranchero de la casa, crispy corn tortilla strips.
Chilaquiles Brunch
2 fried eggs, braised chicken, smoked chile, roasted tomato salsa, pork charro beans, crispy corn tortilla strips, Baja crema, cotija, guacamole.
El Montanero "Superbeasto" Brunch
2 sunny side eggs, chorizo con papas, pork charro beans, chicharron, fried plantain, burro rice, chipotle mayo, Baja crema, and 2 crispy tortillas.
Burro Benedict Brunch
2 poached eggs, sliced ham, refried beans, home-style English muffins, smoked chile hollandaise, with side home fries.
3 Quesos Omelette Brunch
Eggs, 3 quesos, pico de gallo, mizuna salad, with side home fries. Add chorizo or ham for an additional charge.
Burro Salad Brunch
Romaine lettuce, roasted corn, black beans, cherry tomato, 3 quesos, avocado, guajillo grilled chicken, crispy corn tortilla, chipotle ranch dressing.
French Toast Brunch
Oven baked thick-cut brioche topped with caramelized plantains, whipped cream, powdered sugar.