Fresh ingredients and one of the best Mexican joints in town! After a fire kept them closed down for a very long time, they're back in business. Stop by El Pelon for one of their famous burritos, such as the El Guapo, fish tacos or caramelos tacos. Wash it all down with their freshly-made horchata or agua de jamaica drinks. El Pelon is an affordable, neighborhood favorite for $5 meals. Tip: Keep an eye on the Sox schedule. When there's a game, parking will be impossible to come by, and lines may be long. And remember, you can bring your burritos into the park (just no drinks). UPDATE: A four-alarm fire destroyed Thorntons Fenway Grill, Umi Fenway, Rod Dee, Greek Isle, El Pelon Taqueria and Thornton's Fenway Grille on Peterborough Street at 1 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6.

Ken Oringer-led taqueria and bar fills the Lansdowne St. space previously held by the Tiki Room. 2008 Food & Wine Go List. This Fenway mexican joint is located incredibly close to the park and gets quite busy before games. However, it is not busy post game start and is open for lunch and dinner with reasonable prices.

The Cantina at Tequila Rain offers a full menu of standard favorites.