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Tu Y Yo

858 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144-1905
617-623-5411
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Ranked #15 of 228 restaurants in Somerville
Price range: S$1 - S$25
Cuisines: Mexican
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Reservations
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Boston
Top Contributor
51 reviews 51 reviews
37 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

You do not get chips in salsa here, do not go into it with that attitude. This cuisine has a real traditional flare to it. The sangria is solid and the food is exceptional. A true gem that should get more traffic than it does.

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Medford, Massachusetts
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13 reviews 13 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2013

Everything we tried was good and much of it we'd never had before. They have a very interesting menu. Have been here a couple times in the past year & am looking forward to going again.

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See 4 more reviews by Bestofallworlds for Somerville
Somerville, Massachusetts
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19 reviews 19 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2012

This isn't like most Mexican places, it seems you can get cuisine here that's more like what you might find in Mexico. Definitely worth trying out, if only for the uniqueness of it (and the food is good!).

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See 6 more reviews by burrlamb for Somerville
Boston, Massachusetts
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4 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2012

Great service even if we arrived late in the night. Food is consistently good over the years, authentic and delicious!

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Somerville, Massachusetts
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2012

I went for brunch with my 2 children, we each got the "steak" and eggs. The steak was nothing more than a thin piece of shoe leather. It was tough and tasteless. A restaurant should not offer a steak option if the CANNOT provide a reasonable piece of meat. Poor service, terrible food, uncomfortable seating. Don't waste your time. Try... More

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Senior Contributor
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18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2012 via mobile

I used to travel to mexico for work, and I have to say I was very impressed with how much the food at Tu y Yo brought me back there. The Mole Colorado, and the Carnitas were great! Highly recommend checking this place out!

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See 2 more reviews by Sean R for Somerville
Winchester, Massachusetts
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2012

Do you want authentic, delicious Mexican food? Look no further than Tu y Yo!! The tinga is always excellent, as are the carnitas. The beans are unbelievably delicious. The tortillas are not house-made, but they are locally made and are delicious. I love getting a couple of orders of sope to start, always a crowd-pleaser. There are a couple of... More

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Cambridge, MA
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8 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2012

This very pleasant, out of the way restaurant is worth a try. Service is great, the menu is varied, the food is delicious and it's not too expensive!

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See 5 more reviews by r82913 for Somerville
Boston, Massachusetts
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81 reviews 81 reviews
52 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2012

"Diners were polarized in rating for this "homey" Mexican, with "friendly service; but agreed that "tables with a steel column in the middle" were "kinda small;" and the apps were mostly "delicious" (the sope) and "spicey and good" (the Mexican sausage), the main courses didn't meet our "[high] expectations," other than the "sublime chiles rellenos." Food: 3.5 Service: 3.5 Decor:... More

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Somerville, Massachusetts, United States
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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 July 2012

Before I moved away, I would come to this place as often as I could. This place is really a local gem, with a unique menu and atmosphere you can't find many places, especially around Boston. The food is excellent, and truly Mexican; it's not your typical burritos and tacos type of place. They have a lot of Traditional (like... More

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