Medford Square's Newest Mexican Restaurant Opening This Week

MEDFORD, MA — The owners of El Tacuba in Medford Square have announced the new Mexican restaurant will open its doors for dinner on Tuesday.

According to Facebook, the restaurant, located at 35 Salem St., held a soft opening on Saturday and is closed Sunday and Monday before opening to the public.

The restaurant, according to Boston Magazine.com, is owned by brothers Alvaro and Andrés Sandoval, the team behind Tenoch, the taco and torta chain of food trucks and restaurants, with locations in Medford, Somerville, Boston, Melrose, Cambridge and Malden.

The new venture, which first was announced in 2018, will include many family recipes and feature the cuisine of the brothers' home state of Veracruz, Mexico, according to Boston Magazine.com

According to the publication, the menu at El Tacuba will feature Veracruz-style seafood dishes, like grilled sea base with olive, caper and tomato sauce. There are also a number of ceviche options and bacalao (salt cod), plus tostadas and tacos and non-fish dishes like platano macho, a fried plantain stuffed with beef or cheese.

Much of the food is served in small portions and there is an extensive bar menu featuring tequila, mezcal, sotol and beers, both from Mexico and domestic craft options.

Tenoch started in Medford Square in 2012 and is located at 24 Riverside Ave. Alvaro Sandoval said he and his brother were excited to open a new spot in the area.

"We love Medford and the people who have supported Tenoch over 11 years," Sandoval told Boston Magazine. "We think the square has the potential to truly be a destination.”

In fact, Boston Magazine said the brothers already have plans to open another restaurant in the area.