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Your guide to the 3 top spots in Boston's Kenmore neighborhood

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Published on October 01, 2019
Your guide to the 3 top spots in Boston's Kenmore neighborhoodIsland Creek Oyster Bar | Photo: Jared M./Yelp

Looking to uncover all that Kenmore has to offer? Get to know this Boston neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from an oyster bar to a Mexican spot.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Kenmore, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Island Creek Oyster Bar

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Topping the list is bar Island Creek Oyster Bar, which offers seafood and more, situated at 500 Commonwealth Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 2,679 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. The menu features fried clams, salt cod fritters, lobster rolls and more.

2. Tasty Burger

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Tasty Burger, a fast food spot that offers burgers, hot dogs and more, is another high-traffic neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 1,112 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1301 Boylston St. (between Yawkey Way and Ipswich Street) to see for yourself. Tasty Burger offers bacon cheeseburgers, chili cheese dogs, crispy chicken sandwiches and more.

3. El Pelón Taquería

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Check out El Pelón Taquería, which has earned four stars out of 1,103 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Mexican spot at 92 Peterborough St. (between Kilmarnock and Jersey streets). On the menu, look for taquitos, black bean quesadillas, carnitas burritos and more.


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