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| It is modeled after U.S. West Coast style Mexican cuisine, specifically the ]. Its menu offers only four core items: ]s, ]s, ]s and Mexican plates. The food is made in an ]-style process. It is known for its comparatively low prices. | It is modeled after U.S. West Coast style Mexican cuisine, specifically the ]. Its menu offers only four core items: ]s, ]s, ]s and Mexican plates. The food is made in an ]-style process. It is known for its comparatively low prices. | ||
| Anna's has locations in ] (on both Harvard and Beacon |
Anna's has locations in ] (on both Harvard and Beacon Streets), ] (in ] and at ]), and ] (in ]). A sixth location near ] in Boston's ] district recently opened, and the chain's owner has publicly stated his interest in ].{{Fact|date=March 2008}} | ||
| The name "Anna's" comes from no girl in particular, but was chosen because it is easy to remember, sounds motherly, and would promise prime placement in alphabetical restaurant guides. | The name "Anna's" comes from no girl in particular, but was chosen because it is easy to remember, sounds motherly, and would promise prime placement in alphabetical restaurant guides.{{Fact|date=January 2009}} | ||
| ==History== | ==History== | ||
| The first Anna's Taqueria was founded by Michael Kamio and located in Brookline's ] in 1995. Over the next several years, a second Brookline restaurant was opened in addition to the locations in Porter and Davis Squares. In February 2005, Anna's opened its fifth location at MIT's Stratton Student Center. Most recently, a sixth location was opened on Cambridge St. in Boston across from the Massachusetts General Hospital. |
The first Anna's Taqueria was founded by Michael Kamio and located in Brookline's ] in 1995. Over the next several years, a second Brookline restaurant was opened in addition to the locations in Porter and Davis Squares. In February 2005, Anna's opened its fifth location at MIT's Stratton Student Center. Most recently, a sixth location was opened on Cambridge St. in Boston across from the Massachusetts General Hospital.{{Fact|date=March 2008}} | ||
| Kamio's sister, Mariko Kamio, owns the competing ] chain. | Kamio's sister, Mariko Kamio, owns the competing ] chain.<ref>Wolfson, John. , ''Boston Magazine'', February 2005.</ref> | ||
| ==Competition== | ==Competition== | ||
| Anna's Taqueria competes with other Boston-area taquerias such as ], Baja Betty's, Picante, Felipe's, and El Pelón, as well as national chains including ] and ]. | Anna's Taqueria competes with other Boston-area taquerias such as ], Baja Betty's, Picante, Felipe's, and El Pelón, as well as national chains including ] and ]. | ||
| ==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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| * | *Beste, Meg. , ''The Heights'', 5 May 2005. | ||
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| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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Revision as of 19:07, 26 January 2009
Anna's Taqueria is a chain of inexpensive and fast-service Mexican-fusion restaurants in the Boston area.
Overview
It is modeled after U.S. West Coast style Mexican cuisine, specifically the San Francisco burrito. Its menu offers only four core items: burritos, tacos, quesadillas and Mexican plates. The food is made in an assembly line-style process. It is known for its comparatively low prices.
Anna's has locations in Brookline (on both Harvard and Beacon Streets), Cambridge (in Porter Square and at MIT), and Somerville (in Davis Square). A sixth location near Mass General Hospital in Boston's Beacon Hill district recently opened, and the chain's owner has publicly stated his interest in Kenmore Square.
The name "Anna's" comes from no girl in particular, but was chosen because it is easy to remember, sounds motherly, and would promise prime placement in alphabetical restaurant guides.
History
The first Anna's Taqueria was founded by Michael Kamio and located in Brookline's Coolidge Corner in 1995. Over the next several years, a second Brookline restaurant was opened in addition to the locations in Porter and Davis Squares. In February 2005, Anna's opened its fifth location at MIT's Stratton Student Center. Most recently, a sixth location was opened on Cambridge St. in Boston across from the Massachusetts General Hospital.
Kamio's sister, Mariko Kamio, owns the competing Boca Grande chain.
Competition
Anna's Taqueria competes with other Boston-area taquerias such as Boca Grande Taqueria, Baja Betty's, Picante, Felipe's, and El Pelón, as well as national chains including Qdoba Mexican Grill and Chipotle Mexican Grill.
Sources
- Wolfson, John. "The Burrito War", Boston Magazine, February 2005.
- Beacon Hill Times report on Mass General-area Anna's
- MIT Tech interview with Michael Kamio
- Beste, Meg. "A Spice of Sibling Rivalry", The Heights, 5 May 2005.
- Labor law violation press release
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