Cheap Eats: Anna's Taqueria

There's been plenty of talk about burritos on Bostonist and in other local news media. And sure, this Bostonist enjoys a burrito now and again, but sometimes you want something that's not so heavy or rice-filled.

The quesadillas at Anna's Taqueria are formidable competitors if you broaden the search for good Mexican in Boston. The tortilla is oiled and grilled to crispy perfection, while the cheese inside is creamy. The best choice for a filling is, surprisingly, the vegetables. In the production line of various fillings is a big bin filled with all kinds of roasted veggies - zucchini, broccoli, red onion, sweet potato, and corn on the cob. The faster-than-hell guy assembling your meal will freshly chop up some of the vegetables to add to the quesadilla, but make sure you ask for some sweet potato. Its sweetness and soft consistency makes it the secret to a perfect quesadilla. The fresh tomato salsa with lots of bright cilantro is a great accompaniment to all the cooked veggies.

The best part? You won't have to part with more than one of those creepy new $5 bills. There are five Anna's locations, in Brookline, Somerville, and Cambridge.

For more local food writing from Pam Aghababian, check out Cave Cibum.