Felipe's, Mexican restaurant in Harvard Square, Cambridge, US
Felipe's is a Mexican restaurant on Brattle Street in Harvard Square, Cambridge, serving dishes such as tacos, burritos, and quesadillas. The menu also covers salads, appetizers, and drinks, with everything prepared over a wood fire.
Felipe's opened in 2004, founded by Tom Brush and Felipe Herrera with the goal of bringing Mexican cooking to Harvard Square. The restaurant has stayed in the same neighborhood ever since.
Felipe's is known for cooking meals directly over an open wood fire, something visitors notice immediately upon entering. This approach shapes every dish on the menu and gives the place a character that sets it apart from other Mexican spots in the area.
The restaurant stays open late most evenings, making it a good option for a late dinner after visiting the area. Brattle Street is easy to reach on foot from the center of Harvard Square.
The wood fire used throughout service burns a mix of maple, oak, and hickory, which gives the food a smoky quality that changes slightly depending on the wood available that day. This detail is easy to miss but shapes much of what ends up on the plate.
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