Mexican Restaurants

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These Lesser-Known Mexican Spirits Are Booming at Boston Bars

While dining around Greater Boston all year with an eye toward compiling our Top 50 Restaurants list, we often like to bookend our fine-dining research […]

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Where to Eat and Drink in Harvard Square

Harvard Square offers a cuisine crash-course you won’t find in a classroom. Hit the books (well, the menus) at these 20 restaurants, cafés, and bars […]

Tacos, colorful cocktails, and guac with blue corn chips sit on a wooden table.
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News Bites: Taco Azul Debuts on Beacon Hill with Margaritas and Guac Galore

We’ve been busy eating our way through Salem, but we’re back with some restaurant updates for the week with openings, closings, and other news you […]

Tacos, colorful cocktails, and guac with blue corn chips sit on a wooden table.
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‘Guac, Tacos, Margs’: Taco Azul Opens on Beacon Hill in Fall 2024

One day, Taco Azul will have locations in every corner of the northeast, if founder Dan Leyva has his way. Given that the Forbes “30 […]

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Beloved Mexican Restaurant Citrus & Salt Relocates to Boston’s Seaport District

Late last year, chef-owner Jason Santos got word from the owner of the Pledge of Allegiance building, where his popular Back Bay spot Citrus & […]

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Ten Great Boston Date-Night Ideas

Whether you’re planning a first date or keeping things exciting after a decade of marriage, or anything in between, Greater Boston’s got plenty of fun […]

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Where to Find Great Late-Night Food around Boston

Sure, with our early last calls and even earlier subway-service shutdowns, Boston will never be confused for the City That Never Sleeps—and the pandemic and […]

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Where to Eat near Boston’s TD Garden

When you’re heading to TD Garden, you’re probably spending some time in Boston’s West End, and you’re probably looking for pre- or post-event dining. Sure, […]

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Tulum, a New Mexican Dining Oasis, Opens in East Somerville

Craving a tropical getaway but don’t want to pay for the airfare? The menu and vibes at Tulum, East Somerville’s newest restaurant, transport you straight […]

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Where to Find Boston’s Most Scrumptious Secret Menu Items

The secret: A fried-lobster roll Where: Saltie Girl Hot or cold, mayo or hot butter, Maine or Connecticut—those are the choices to which we have […]

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Sabina, Boston’s First Mezcaleria, Opens on Newbury Street

Boston has no shortage of self-described tequila bars, but far fewer local spots showcase the broader category of mezcal—and none, really, to the extent that […]

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El Tacuba, an Ode to Home-Cooking in Veracruz, Arrives in Medford Square

Five years in the making, El Tacuba is opening in Medford Square by the end of September 2023. The full-service sibling to local taco-and-torta chain […]

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The Ultimate Guide to Boston Restaurant Openings, Summer 2023

Summer is underway, and as we alternate between recurring thunderstorms and sweaty 90-degree days, exciting restaurants are opening in and around Boston. Below, find a […]