• Anna's Taqueria. 236 Elm St. (Davis Sq), 617-666-3900. Fast Mexican food, much better than Taco Bell. People seem divided on Anna's, some love it, some hate it.

 • Mama Lisa's Pizza. 312 Broadway (Winter Hill). (617)623-9463. Good pizza, fantastic ham & cheese calzones, but calzones are only made some days of the week so call to verify.

 • Redbones. 55 Chester St. (Davis Sq), 617-628-2200. Excellent BBQ and great selection of micro brewed beers.

 • Rudy's Cafe, 248 Holland St. (Teele Sq), 617-623-9201. Good Tex-Mex food, and good Tequila.

 • Taqueria La Mexicana, 247 Washington St., (Union Sq). 617-776-5232. Friendly neighborhood taqueria, West Coast style. Burritos, tacos, tamales, everything cheap.

 • Tu Y Yo Mexican Fonda, 858 Broadway, 617-623-5411. Excellent authentic Mexican food. This is not the typical Mexican restaurant; the food is very authentic and you won't find burritos here.