Boca Grande Restaurant

What Boca Grande Restaurant does

Boca Grande Restaurant (legal name: Boca Grande Taqueria) is a privately held Tex-Mex taqueria founded in 1986 in Porter Square, Massachusetts. The company currently operates two physical restaurant locations in the Greater Boston area — 149 First Street in Cambridge and 3 Harvard Street in Brookline — and has contracted from a historical peak of five locations following the 2016 ownership transition to Silvia Whitman, a 25-year former district general manager who acquired the business when the original owner retired. The core menu features fresh-prepared burritos, tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas, tamales, burrito bowls, tostadas, salads, and nachos, priced between $4.25 and $12.25 per entree, with a stated differentiation built on fresh daily preparation, vegetarian-based beans and rice, and the exclusion of preservatives, hydrogenated oils, trans-fats, MSG, processed, canned, and frozen ingredients.

The business generates revenue through direct dine-in and takeout sales at its two locations, complemented by third-party delivery fulfillment via DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub, and a catering channel operated through the ezcater marketplace. Online ordering is also available directly through the company's Squarespace-hosted website (bocagranderestaurant.com). Operating hours are limited — Cambridge is open Monday through Friday 11am-6pm only, while Brookline is open Monday-Friday 11am-8:30pm and Saturday 11am-6pm, with both closed on Sunday.

The company employs approximately 13 people, is headquartered in Brookline, MA, and operates with no institutional investment, parent company, or publicly disclosed financial information. The technology stack is conventional: a Squarespace website with an integrated cart, plus standard third-party delivery platform integrations. There are no proprietary software products, no patents or trademarks on record, no AI or data capabilities, and no public ticker or funding history; Boca Grande functions as a lifestyle local-restaurant business with a 37-year heritage and a long-tail consumer customer base in Cambridge and Brookline.

Name

Boca Grande Restaurant

Legal name

Boca Grande Taqueria

Website

https://bocagranderestaurant.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Boca Grande is a privately held Tex-Mex taqueria operating two casual-dining locations in Cambridge and Brookline, MA, serving fresh burritos, tacos, enchiladas, and related items to local consumers via dine-in, takeout, third-party delivery, and ezcater catering since 1986.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tex-Mex Restaurant / Mexican Casual Dining

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Caterers (722320)

SIC

Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Mexican & Tex-Mex Fast Casual (THAFABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mexican/Latin QSR (Tacos, Burritos, Bowls) (THAFAAAE)

Keywords

• Tex-Mex restaurant
• Mexican food dining
• Food delivery service
• Catering services
• Taqueria meals

Headquarters

HQ city

Cambridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. In-restaurant and takeout dining: Boca Grande generates revenue through direct food and beverage sales at its two physical restaurant locations in Cambridge and Brookline, MA. Customers dine in or order takeout by phone or online through the company's website.
2. Third-party delivery orders: Revenue is generated through order fulfillment on third-party delivery platforms including DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub. Orders are prepared at the restaurant locations and delivered to customers via these platforms.
3. Catering services: Boca Grande offers catering services, with orders placed through ezcater platform for group and event dining.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Boca Grande is a Tex-Mex taqueria that prepares and sells fresh, made-daily Mexican food at two physical restaurant locations in Cambridge and Brookline, MA. Its core offerings include a menu of burritos, tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas, tamales, bowls, salads, nachos, and beverages, with all ingredients prepared fresh daily using no preservatives, hydrogenated oils, trans-fats, MSG, or processed/canned/frozen foods. The restaurant also fulfills delivery orders through DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub and offers catering via ezcater.

Product overview

Boca Grande is a Tex-Mex taqueria restaurant serving fresh, healthy Mexican food. The restaurant operates two locations in Cambridge and Brookline, MA. The core product offerings include burritos, tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas, tamales, bowls, salads, and nachos, with proteins ranging from grilled chicken to beef barbacoa and vegetarian options. Food is prepared fresh daily using unprocessed ingredients with no preservatives, artificial flavorings, or hydrogenated oils. The restaurant integrates with third-party delivery platforms (Uber Eats, Grubhub, DoorDash) to enable food ordering and delivery services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Burrito Grande A 12-inch steamed flour tortilla filled with choice of protein filling, rice, beans (black, pinto or refried), cheese, salsa, and hot sauce. Priced at $10.50. Targeted at dine-in, takeout, delivery, and catering customers.
• Burrito Bowl (Gluten-Free) A burrito deconstructed without the tortilla, served in a bowl with choice of filling, rice, beans, cheese, and salsa. Marked as gluten-free (GF). Priced at $10.50. Targeted at gluten-sensitive diners and customers preferring a low-carb option.
• Quesadilla A 10-inch grilled flour tortilla filled with choice of protein, cheese, salsa, and hot sauce. Priced at $10.50. Targeted at casual diners seeking a Tex-Mex classic.
• Enchiladas Two grilled corn tortillas filled with choice of protein, topped with red or green sauce and cheese, served with rice and beans. Priced at $10.50. Targeted at traditional Mexican food diners.
• Mexican Plate A deconstructed burrito without tortilla, served with two grilled corn tortillas, rice, beans, and choice of filling. Priced at $10.50. Targeted at diners seeking a tortilla-free or multi-component meal.
• Taco A grilled corn tortilla with choice of filling, salsa, and hot sauce. Priced at $4.25. Targeted at quick-service, casual diners ordering individual tacos.
• Wet Burrito A 12-inch steamed flour tortilla with choice of filling, rice, beans (black, pinto or refried), cheese, salsa, and hot sauce, topped with red or green sauce, cheese, and sour cream. Priced at $12.25. Targeted at diners seeking a larger, sauce-topped burrito entrée.
• Tostada A crispy corn tortilla topped with choice of filling, refried beans, salsa, lettuce, cheese, guacamole, and sour cream. Priced at $9.75. Targeted at diners seeking a traditional open-faced Mexican dish.
• Tamales Two tamales with choice of filling, served with a side of sour cream and salsa. Priced at $9.75. Targeted at diners seeking traditional Mexican tamales.
• Mexican Salad A bed of lettuce with choice of filling, beans (black, pinto, and refried), salsa, hot sauce, tortilla chips, and choice of dressing on the side. Priced at $10.25. Targeted at diners seeking a salad-based Mexican meal.
• Nachos A bed of tortilla chips topped with mixed cheese, refried beans, jalapeños, salsa, and sour cream. Priced at $11.25. Targeted at diners seeking a shared or appetizer-style Mexican dish.
• Beverages Canned soda ($2.50), bottle of water ($2.25), and Jarritos Mexican drink ($3.95). Targeted at diners complementing their meal with a soft drink or traditional Mexican beverage.
• Catering Services Group and event catering service offered to offices, businesses, and individuals in the Greater Boston area, with orders processed through the ezcater platform. Targeted at small businesses, office groups, and event hosts seeking Mexican food catering.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DoorDashcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDoorDash serves as a third-party delivery partner, enabling Boca Grande to reach customers who prefer ordering through the DoorDash platform. Delivery orders are prepared at the restaurant locations and delivered to customers by DoorDash drivers.
• Uber EatscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUber Eats provides delivery services for Boca Grande, allowing customers to order through the Uber Eats app with delivery fulfilled by Uber Eats drivers.
• GrubhubcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrubhub operates as a food delivery partner for Boca Grande, facilitating online ordering and delivery services for customers in the Cambridge and Brookline areas.
• ezcaterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributorezcater is a catering platform partner that enables Boca Grande to accept catering orders for groups and events through the ezcater marketplace.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Anna's Taqueria: Boston-area Tex-Mex/Mexican fast-casual chain with multiple Cambridge/Brookline-adjacent locations, directly competing for the same dine-in, takeout, and delivery occasions as Boca Grande.
• El Pelón Taqueria: Boston-area independent taqueria with multiple locations and similar fresh, no-frills Tex-Mex positioning, competing for the same local consumer base.
• Boloco: Boston-founded burrito/bowl chain with a similar fresh-ingredient, fast-casual positioning and overlap in Cambridge-area delivery markets.
• Tu Y Yo Mexican Restaurant: Independent Boston-area Mexican restaurant with comparable menu of burritos, enchiladas, and tacos at fast-casual price points.

Broad incumbents

• Chipotle Mexican Grill: National Mexican fast-casual leader with strong Boston-area presence, competing with Boca Grande on burritos, bowls, and tacos at similar price points.
• Qdoba Mexican Eats: National Mexican fast-casual chain with Boston locations offering burritos, tacos, bowls, and quesadillas in a directly comparable menu and price band.
• Moe's Southwest Grill: National Tex-Mex fast-casual chain with comparable burrito/taco/quesadilla menu and similar price points.
• Taco Bell: Mass-market Mexican QSR with extensive Boston delivery footprint competing for value-oriented burrito/taco occasions.

Others

• ezcater: Corporate catering marketplace where Boca Grande lists its catering services; relevant as a channel/enabler rather than a direct competitor.
• DoorDash: Third-party delivery platform Boca Grande relies on for off-premise order fulfillment; not a competitor but a key distribution partner.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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