Five Great Mexican Restaurants Near Westwood

With fall-like temperatures creeping into the area and leaves around us changing color every day, your neighbors might already miss the dog days of summer.

To help add some spice to the colder termperatures, we thought we'd use this week's  to highlight a handful of surrounding restaurants in the nearby area. 

 Located nearby on Washington Street in West Roxbury, this eatery offers everything from traditional to unexpected menu items. Eager patrons can find deep-fried chicharrones, tostones and burritos to choose from.

Jalapenos Grill: If you're looking to travel down the road a bit, this eatery on Rte. 1-A in Walpole Center might be the perfect option. Find everything from quesadillas to tacos, seafood, and even vegetarian meals. Also try from the menu of various cocktails to give your meal a little bit of a kick.

 Set right on Providence Highway/Rte. 1, Chilli's offers casual Mexican cuisine, from appetizers to soups, salads, sandwiches, fajitas, tacos and quesadillas. Stop by the bar, too, and grab yourself a cold, fresh Corona to celebrate the holiday.

 Just a stone's throw away in Dedham, Chipotle prides itself on gourmet versions of tacos and burritos with cilantro-lime rice. Stop by for a refreshing, and different, type of meal.

 Also in Dedham, Qdoba's specialty is burritos, but there's also plenty to choose from for taco enthusiasts, quesadilla lovers and nacho devotees as well.