Diners' Choice: Mexican restaurants in Boston

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Yellow Door Taqueria - Dorchester

4.9

4.9 (137)

$30 and under

Mexican

Dorchester

About the restaurant

At Yellow Door Taqueria, we are serving up traditional & contemporary Mexican cuisine with a New England Spin. Our traditional tacos each have an individual twist and they're all served on the tortillas we make fresh every morning. We offer a full bar and have a stacked drink menu including several different kinds of Margaritas, an extensive tequila, and mezcal list, as well as carefully craft cocktails. If you're not into the hard stuff, no worries, we have mocktails, Mexican sodas, beer, wine, and more!

This is our original location which lives in the heart of Lower Mills, Dorchester. We are right in between our two sister restaurants Lower Mills Tavern and Madre Osteria & Bar - Perfect spots to grab a drink before or after your reservation!

Our second location resides in Boston's South End at the InkBlock apartment community.

We are open 7 days a week for dinner & for brunch on the weekends!

Top review

DennisVIP

Dined 2 days ago

A friend suggested this place and spot a great place. First off, service was spot on perfect. The server was prompt, polite and checked in regularly. Drinks were delicious. Food totally scrumptious. Perfect portion sizes. Everything was as advertised, highly recommend if you are on Dot Avenue and want a place to eat this is the place.

Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar - South Boston

4.8

4.8 (378)

$30 and under

Mexican

South Boston

About the restaurant

LOCO TAQUERIA & OYSTER BAR is a funky neighborhood joint located on West Broadway in South Boston that specializes in tacos, raw bar, and tequila.

Top review

Jason

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

The food was really awesome and our server was awesome. Music was fantastic

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4.6

4.6 (329)

$30 and under

Mexican

Cambridge

About the restaurant

Mex Taqueria & Bar is a 3 story roof deck restaurant located in the heart of Kendall Square Cambridge near MIT University. Mex boasts an amazing selection of tequilas and mezcals as well as craft beers and specialty cocktails. Make sure to check out our roof deck fireplace and Mezzanine lounge next time you are here. Interested in a booking a private space for your birthday, wedding or business meeting? Email us at Mexprivateevents@gmail.com for reservations of 20 or more. Bring your friends, crush some tacos, drink some margaritas and have a great night!

Top review

Mark

Dined on Dec 1, 2024

Never dusappoints! Best Mexican spot in the area!

Chubbs Taco & Tequila Bar

4.8

4.8 (62)

$30 and under

Mexican

Dorchester

About the restaurant

Chubbs Taco & Tequila Bar is a neighborhood taqueria that blends a So-Cal cool influence with the rich and vibrant culture and cuisine of Mexico. The Chubbs menu will feature a wide variety of Mexican dishes showcasing the season’s freshest ingredients and traditional Mexican cooking techniques. Frrom the bar: expect a selection of house cocteles like margaritas, palomas, and more alongside a well curated agave list and a host of mexican cervezas. ¡Salud!

Top review

joanhVIP

Dined on Nov 22, 2024

Food, service, ambience fab but noise Level was loud.

El Tacuba

4.5

4.5 (11)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Medford

About the restaurant

Offering Mexican small plates from recipes that we grew up with, and a full bar with a range of innovative cocktails and local craft beers in a welcoming ambiance.

Top review

Phil

Dined on Dec 5, 2024

Another great night! My wife and I order just tacos and tostadas, and we absolutely love them. Have not tried a main dish, there isn’t a need! Chicken tostada and shrimp tostada are my favorite and my wife loves the beef brisket taco. Can’t go wrong!

Tulum Mexican Cuisine

4.6

4.6 (17)

$30 and under

Mexican

Somerville

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

Top review

Kent

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

Very nice and attentive staff, love the ambiance and music, great decor from the time u walk in,clean bathrooms. Food is great! Definitely would recommend the street tacos and chicharron ceviche. Birria taco is also really good. Will definitely come back in the near future.

Casa Romero

4.5

4.5 (1635)

$30 and under

Mexican

Back Bay

About the restaurant

After 40 years, my customers still tell me what a delightful discovery it is to step out of a Boston alley and into the heart of Mexico. That is exactly what I had envisioned when I decorated the coffered door and walls of my restaurant with the bright Talavera tiles from Puebla, Mexico. Casa Romero is located in the midst of glamorous Back Bay at 30 Gloucester and offers the best traditional Mexican food in Boston.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Sensational food. No on the other available cocktails - I can’t drink tequila so margaritas were not on the list for me, however my party liked the margaritas they ordered. Exceptional environment for those who love a cozy space and really good food!!!

Ghost Pepper Taco and Tequila Bar

4.6

4.6 (247)

$30 and under

Mexican

Dorchester

About the restaurant

WE WILL BE REOPENING ON MONDAY, MARCH 22 @ 4pm

At Ghost Pepper Taco + Tequila Bar we strive to create a welcoming atmosphere of Food, Friends and Fun. Our food and drinks were created with the mindset that an amazing, memorable dining experience can be cultivated in all corners of the world; and capture the dreams and ideals of a neighborhood.

We want every dish and every glass to be filled with “exactly what you wanted” and leave you feeling satiated and fulfilled. The warmth of your local spot, spiked with an international flair and polished with a desire to make each night ‘the best one yet’ is our goal.

Bienvenidos a Ghost Pepper Taco + Tequila Bar!

Top review

Nairet

Dined on Nov 9, 2024

The food was amazing, the staff was so nice! The drinks are not strong and tend to be on the sweet side, but aside from that every thing was sooooooo good!

Yellow Door Taqueria - South End

4.5

4.5 (473)

$30 and under

Mexican

South End

About the restaurant

At Yellow Door Taqueria, we are serving up traditional & contemporary Mexican cuisine with a New England Spin. Our traditional tacos each have an individual twist and they're all served on the tortillas we make fresh every morning. We offer a full bar and have a stacked drink menu including several different kinds of Margaritas, an extensive tequila, and mezcal list, as well as carefully craft cocktails. If you're not into the hard stuff, no worries, we have mocktails, Mexican sodas, beer, wine, and more!

This location resides in Boston's South End at the InkBlock apartment community. In addition to being right off of Route 90 and 93, we are steps from SoWa Market, Peter's Park, and so much more! Our original location lives in the heart of Lower Mills, Dorchester.

We are open 7 days a week for dinner & for brunch on the weekends!

Top review

Chamberlin

Dined 3 days ago

Had a dope time here! Our waitress Raffy was incredible and provided beyond excellent service for me and my party. Would recommend this place and if Raffy is your server than you’re in good hands!

Sunset Cantina

4.1

4.1 (92)

$30 and under

Mexican

Fenway–Kenmore

About the restaurant

Sunset Cantina, a Commonwealth Avenue landmark, is right in the heart of Boston University campus center.
We have over 24 drafts available and craft margaritas that will bring you right back to Mexico. We take abuela's traditional recipes and have brought them to your dinner table. Enjoy tequila tastings, your favorite sports game, sizzling fajitas and live entertainment!

We feature comfortable seating, televisions and vintage beer and sports memorabilia on the walls. Whether having girls' night out, Sunday brunch or enjoying trivia with friends, the friendly and helpful staff at Sunset Cantina will make sure the experience is a positive one.

At Sunset Cantina, the full menu is served until midnight each night. Barriga llena, corazon contento!

Top review

Griffin

Dined on Nov 16, 2024

Amazing service and experience at sunset cantina. food is very good and the staff is friendly. highly recommended

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