Painted Burro Brookline Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Painted Burro Brookline, a vibrant eatery located at 1665 Beacon St, Brookline, MA. This restaurant seamlessly marries the rich flavors of Spanish and Mexican cuisine, offering an exciting menu that caters to diverse palates. Start your experience with tantalizing appetizers like brimming Papas Bravadas or crispy Brussels Sprouts, setting an energetic tone for your meal.
The heart of the menu lies in its tacos, featuring standout options like glazed pork belly and birria, each bursting with flavor and presented beautifully. For larger appetites, the entrées like the Chicken Chimichanga and the Burro Burger will certainly satisfy. Guests rave about the wonderful service and inviting atmosphere, making it the perfect spot for a lively bottomless brunch or an evening out with friends. Don’t miss your chance to experience the culinary delights that are thoughtfully prepared and packed with flavor at Painted Burro Brookline!
Appetizers
El Nacho Chips & Salsa
white corn tortilla chips oven roasted tomato salsa
"Cholo" Corn Esquites
avocado mousse, chipotle mayo, cotija, cayenne
Brussels Sprouts
bacon, pickled red onion, mexican crema, orange cholula vinaigrette, cotija.
Papas Bravadas
crispy potatoes, chipotle queso, tomato mermelada, cotija
Dos Empanadas
beef spinach, tres quesos, radish frisée salad, smoked tomato salsa, chipotle mayo, cotija
Guacamole El Nacho Chips
avocados, cilantro, white onion, sea salt a bag of El Nacho Chips
Chipotle Queso Dip
**we recommend reheating this dish at home as the consistency is best when hot!** warm tres quesos monterey pepper jack cheese, spicy pork chorizo, pico de gallo, cilantro, crispy corn tortilla chips.
Birria
adobo grilled corn tortilla, tres quesos, adobo braised beef, cilantro, red onion, radish, habanero tomatillo salsa
Buffalo Cauliflower
guacamole, celery slaw, cotija, spiced pepitas.
Crispy "Baja Style" Fish
savoy cabbage jalapeño slaw, baja mayo, cilantro
Pollo Loco
crispy queso skirt, grilled peppers, corn poblano crema, cotija cheese
Pork Carnitas
tomatillo salsa verde, apple salsa, mexican crema, cotija, flour tortilla.
Gulf Shrimp "Diablo"
guacamole, mango habanero salsa, pickled red onion
Sirloin Steak
Make It A Meal With Rice Beans!
Glazed Pork Belly
pickled red onions, mango habanero salsa, guacamole, spicy peach glaze, cotija cheese
Blackened Salmon
avocado puree, celery slaw, mango habanero salsa, togarashi
Short Rib "Double Stack"
crunchy soft tortillas, tres quesos, beef carnitas, poblano onions, mexican crema, cotija
Tacos
Entrées
Pork Carnitas
red wine cola mole, tomatillo cilantro bechamel, tres quesos, cotija, cilantro
Roasted Chipotle Chicken
smoked chile roasted tomato salsa, tres quesos, cherry tomato salad, cotija, cilantro
Fajitas
roasted garlic mojo, sauteed peppers onions, cabbage, tomatillo jalapeno salsa, avocado, tres quesos, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream homemade flour tortillas.
Chicken Chimichanga
crispy fried flour burrito, stuffed with chicken tinga, saffron rice, black beans, tres quesos, topped with melted cheese, smoky ranchero sauce, guacamole, baja crema & chipotle mayo
Burro Burger
pepper jack cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, avocado agave salsa, chipotle aioli, toasted brioche bun, served with papas bravas
Skillet Roasted Salmon
tomatillo rice, lime cilantro cream sauce, crispy potato frites
Verde Enchilada
spinach, mushroom, caramelized onion sweet potato, tomatillo - cilantro mole, mexican crema, cotija cheese.
Kid's Dos Tacos
two corn tortillas with cheese and choice of protein, served with half corn cob, watermelon and beans
Kid's Quesadilla
griddled flour tortilla filled with cheese and choice of protein, served with sour cream and side of beans, watermelon and half corn cob
Kids Dinner
Desserts
Tres Leches Cake
vanilla sponge cake, dulce de leche infused milk, dulce de leche whipped cream
Coffee Flan
Kale Salad
tuscan kale, arugula, apple, pear, carrot, corn nuts, cotija cheese, pomegranate seeds, cheesy whole grain mustard dressing.
Burro Salad
romaine, cherry tomatoes, roasted corn, tres quesos, black beans, tortilla strips, tomatillo vinaigrette.
Del Mar
Sides
El Nacho Tortilla Chips
The Burro's very own brand of tortilla chips, El Nacho! The fearless tortilla chip that invites you to unleash your inner luchador with bold flavors and the best ingredients available. Made with zero preservatives, 100% avocado oil, certified regenerative and non-GMO, naturally gluten free, vegan and kosher!
Make It A Meal With Rice Beans!
Side Of Pork Charro Beans
Side Of Vegetarian Refried Beans
Side Of Creamy Poblano Rice
Side Of Kale & Plantains
Side Of Cabbage Slaw
Side Of Mexican Red Rice
Side Of House Salsa
side of oven roasted tomato salsa
Side Of Sliced Avocado
Side Of Pickled Jalapeños Carrots
Side Of Sweet Plantains
Three Flour Tortillas
Side Of Guacamole
Three Soft Corn Tortillas
Quart Of House Salsa
32oz of housemade oven-roasted tomato salsa and tortilla chips
El Nacho Chips & Quart Of House Salsa
The Burro's very own brand of tortilla chips, El Nacho and 32oz of housemade salsa!. The fearless tortilla chip that invites you to unleash your inner luchador with bold flavors and the best ingredients available. Made with zero preservatives, 100% avocado oil, certified regenerative and non-GMO, naturally gluten free, vegan and kosher!
Side Of Chips
The Classic Burrito
Chupacabra Burrito
pork carnitas, chicken tinga, ground chorizo sausage, mexican rice, tres quesos, cabbage jalapeño slaw, chipotle mayo, mexican crema
Pollo Loco Burrito
cilantro marinated grilled chicken, mexican rice, black beans, roasted tomatoes, pepper jack cheese, avocado tomatillo dressing
Carne Asada Burrito
charred sirloin, mexican rice, pork charro beans, tres quesos, guacamole, pico de gallo, lettuce, chipotle baja crema
El Jardin Burrito
roasted seasonal vegetables, mexican red rice, rajas, black beans, papas a la plancha, chipotle aioli
King Chancho Burrito
pork carnitas, mexican rice, sweet plantains, tres quesos, guacamole, lettuce, mexican crema
Nacho De La Casa Burrito
crispy corn tortilla strips, ground chorizo, pork charro beans, cabbage jalapeño slaw, pickled jalapeños, pico de gallo, tres quesos, guacamole, baja chipotle mayo
Baja Fish Burrito
crispy baja fish, cabbage jalapeño slaw, pickled jalapeños, guacamole, baja crema