La Victoria Taqueria

This Arlington spot—which also boasts outposts in Belmont and Beverly—is celebrated amongst serious Mexican food enthusiasts for its use of top-notch ingredients and family recipes. Its claim to fame lies with its flavorful, juicy, slow-cooked meats—including traditional Mexican chorizo, al pastor and beef tongue—that are then stuffed in tacos, tortas and burritos, and scattered atop platos of authentic rice and beans. While everything on the menu is a knock-out, the standout here is the surtido taco, a tortilla packed with every tasty part of the pig—even the fatty bits and skin. Savor this meaty, spicy, drippy, delicious specialty and you'll be a total La Victoria convert.