Taqueria El Carrizal

Taqueria El Carrizal at 254 Brighton Avenue brings Mexican, Guatemalan and Salvadoran cooking onto one menu. Pupusas are a good place to start, especially if you want to try the Salvadoran side of the kitchen. The Salvadoran combination brings together a pupusa, an enchilada and a chicken tamale, offering several preparations on one plate.

There are also fajitas, green enchiladas, beef soup and larger mixed plates. The Montañero includes grilled steak, rice, beans, pork, plantains, egg and salad, while the Picada Mixta combines several meats with cheese and fries. That range gives a group room to order different meals or share a larger plate. Margaritas are available, and the Brighton Avenue address makes this a sit-down option among Allston’s many smaller takeout spots.