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Authentic Mexican Food in Boston?
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I just got back from San Diego, which has a good number of excellent Mexican restaurants. There are many good ones out there, such as Bahia Don Bravo in La Jolla, Fidel's in Solana Beach, Coyote Cafe in San Diego, Los Olas in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, La Especial Norte (perhaps my favorite in the San Diego area) in Leucadia, and so many little taco stands and Mexican food shacks up and down the coast. Most, if not all of these are superior to any Mexican restaurant in Boston and the surrounding area.
I guess my question is, where do people go in the Boston area for authentic Mexican food? I have my favorites, including Taqueria La Mexicana in Somerville, El Sarape in Braintree, Mexico Lindo in Melrose, and Cafe Azteca in Lawrence. Are there any others out there?
(Posted on 6/13/06 by hiddenboston)
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Jerk Junkie wrote:
I haven't been there in a while but I love Ole Mexican Grill (11 Springfield St, Cambridge, MA 02139 (877) 816-9996). They make the Guacamole tableside and it's awesome. A bit on the pricey side but well worth it for the flavor.
(Posted on 9/18/06)
hiddenboston wrote:
I used to like the old Cafe Ole in East Arlington. Haven't been to the one in Inman Square yet...
(Posted on 10/19/06)
NoodleDoodle wrote:
We went to Las Palmas de Cuba not too long ago. Same family as the owners of El Sarape...it was really good! Not a huge menu, but great selections for both Mexican and Cuban plates.
(Posted on 10/26/06)
TishsDish wrote:
Although I am not an expert on Mexican food, as my Texan relatives have implied :? , I really love Zocalo in Brighton. They have chunky guacamole, delicious quesedilla, and the enchiladas were really great. The owners and staff are Mexican. Read my review on www.tishsdish.blogspot.com
(Posted on 11/9/06)
gringa wrote:
El Rancho Grande in Day Square, East Boston. Not too clean or fancy, but family run and the food is outstanding.
Tijuana in Chelsea, near the court house. Also great ambiance and fabulous food.
(Posted on 1/18/09)
MC Slim JB wrote:
Angela's Cafe in Eastie is my favorite overall. Taqueria El Amigo in Waltham is my favorite hole-in-the-wall. Villa Mexico in Grampy's Gas Station on Beacon Hill is a little hidden gem. I'm also a fan of El Rancho Grande.
There are many good Salvadoran/Guatemalan "Mexican" restaurants in town (pupusas on the menu are a good indicator): My favorite of those might be Mama Blanca in Eastie.
(Posted on 7/27/09)
mhowardkarp wrote:
Ole in Inman Square. My favorite!
(Posted on 3/10/10)
Brandon wrote:
Cafe Azteca in Lawrence. The best authentic Mexican you find anywhere besides Mexico itself. Very comparable to the authentic Mexican restaurants in the Phoenix area.
(Posted on 3/10/10)
Leslie wrote:
There almost aren't any which is fine with me after living in Dallas for a year. It comes down to Ole in Cambridge and Casa Romero in the Back Bay. And gotta love Border Cafe in Harvard Square. I've only had the margaritas at Le Verdad, but Ken Oringer can do no wrong so I'm adding that.
(Posted on 3/10/10)
The Single Gourmet wrote:
I like Sol Azteca in Newton Ctr./Boston. But if you feel like a drive, No Problemo in New Bedford is excellent.
(Posted on 3/10/10)
nm wrote:
Acapulcos in Beverly has really good food and great service. They make fresh salsas daily if you ask for them and Sunday night they have a mariachi band.
(Posted on 3/10/10)
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