Best of Boston
Best Mexican Restaurant
2011 Best Mexican Restaurant
Casa Romero
Boston
With a rash of Mexican and Latin-inspired restaurants invading Boston in recent months, there's finally some competition in this category. But sometimes shiny and new [...] read more»
2009 Best Mexican Restaurant
Ole Mexican Grill
Cambridge
In the quest for great Mexican, of which Boston has little (relative to, say, El Paso or San Diego), much recent praise has been heaped [...] read more»
2008 Best Mexican Restaurant
Tu y Yo
Somerville
Tu y Yo With nary a taco or burrito on offer, Tu y Yo serves traditional recipes from southern Mexico, all prepared according to strict [...] read more»
2007 Best Mexican Restaurant
Ole
Cambridge
The only variety to be found at a lot of Mexican places is in what gets stuffed into the chimichangas and enchiladas. Not so at [...] read more»
2007 Best Mexican Restaurant, North
Mexico Lindo
Melrose
Assuming the hyperfestive décor at this family-owned joint hasn't already knocked you on your heels, there's no doubt the powerful, wide-ranging flavors will. Surrounded by [...] read more»
2006 Best Mexican Restaurant
Ole
Cambridge
Don't write off Olé for its unremarkable exterior. Inside you'll find a peppy atmosphere and Boston's most bona fide Mexican fare: In place of sloppy [...] read more»
2005 Best Mexican Restaurant
Olé Mexican Grill
Cambridge
Delicious proof that true Mexican cuisine rarely involves either the words "chimichanga" or "Tabasco," Olé's menu is weighted toward seafood with authentic and traditional dishes [...] read more»
2005 Best Mexican Restaurant, Affordable
Taqueria La Mexicana
Somerville
For muy delicioso and auténtico Mexican food north of the border, make a beeline for this Union Square hot spot, featuring colorful woven tablecloths and [...] read more»
2004 Best Mexican Restaurant
Casa Romero
Boston
With so many tacky taquerias representing what in reality is an extremely graceful cuisine, it's little wonder Americans rarely give Mexican food the credit it [...] read more»
2004 Best Mexican Restaurant, Affordable
José’s Mexican Restaurant
Cambridge
If you find that the barmaid at this piñata-colored cantina doesn't speak English, don't worry—"margarita" is the same in any language. Friendly and laid-back, José's [...] read more»