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    Alma Cantina

    4.0 (139 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Mexican, Tex-Mex
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    ALMA CANTINA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Trendy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Estella T.

    Stopped in trying to give the east coast a chance with Mexican food lol. Ordered a Paloma it was made well except I forgot I prefer it with squirt. But I was able to drink it down. Cute decor music was just the right level. Ordered some shrimp ceviche and I was pleasantly surprised. It was also just the right size for me! I kinda wish they offered free chips and salsa but I was a happy the ceviche was good. It was a lot of shrimps which isn't always the case at other restaurants. Servers were quick and friendly. Will for sure visit on a visit out here to Boston.

    Jenny R.

    Alma Cantina brings bold flavors and good energy right into the heart of Boston. The vibe is vibrant and colorful -- perfect for a fun night out, but still cozy enough to settle in and enjoy your meal without rushing. The food was fresh, flavorful, and full of personality. From the tacos to the sides, everything felt thoughtfully made and packed with that perfect balance of spice, texture, and comfort. Whether you're there for a full dinner or just some small plates and drinks, Alma delivers a solid, satisfying experience. It's one of those places that makes you want to come back and try everything on the menu -- and honestly, I just might.

    Looks appealing however taste is no the best
    Erika J.

    This was such a shame. We walked in, and it appeared that online the food looked delicious. My husband has never been known to not eat something and we both couldnt even attempt to force ourselves to eat the queso fritas. The cheese almost tasted rotten. The elote only tasted of lime. The nachos appeared with fresh ingredients but the meat had no taste. When our food arrived, we noticed that there were about 3 to 4 mice crawling through the walls under the table across from us. Our server was super nice, but I watched him clean his face and scratch his head with the towel that he was using to clean items at the bar on top of that. He went to pour a shot and I overheard him say "that's disgusting" because there was something floating inside of one of the alcohol bottles which he then threw away the entire bottle. Needless to say, I think they need to make some changes. I give 2 stars for just presentation of food.

    Quesadillas
    Janelly T.

    Place looked very nice and clean. The bar tender was by herself for the entire restaurant. There wasn't that many people it was late afternoon. Food was ok. You do get a lot of food. I was a bit disappointed that the chicken was very pink. Flavors were great on everything but couldn't finish the chicken quesadilla once I saw the meat.

    Chicken Nachos
    Eva A.

    Desperate for some late night food and alma pulled thru- we were rushing and asked what would come out the fastest. We got the chicken nachos to go and they came within 3 minutes despite the place being decently busy. The chicken was well done, queso was a bit bland but the chips weren't drenched in it like some places will do. Would come back!

    Strawberry margaritas and coconut drink
    Cody S.

    Not sure how to feel about Alma. My tacos were really good (loved the tacos al pastor) but a friend's birria tacos were really dry. We agreed that the Baja fish tacos were amazing though. Drinks were good, too! Service was quick and friendly and the place had a great atmosphere overall.

    Ash R.

    Got the nachos and the fish tacos along with a coconut and strawberry margarita. The margaritas were so delicious and refreshing. The nachos are good but didn't have many toppings, the fish tacos were delicious when topped with Valentina. the ambiance was nice but the music is quite loud inside. The service was friendly too.

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    Thanks for the Groovy review Nicolas!

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    Great service and so accommodating to food allergies and dietary restrictions. Fun vibe, good portions.

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    3 months ago

    Best nachos I ever had. Bartender was extremely nice and caring and attentive. 10/10 service and food.

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    Chill environment, good food, good service! We had nachos, fish tacos and carnitas tacos. All were delicious.

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    10s across the board. Great place! Good music, food, and awesome staff can't go wrong

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    So mad! I went there for APPS and two drinks paid, and decided to have two more and recharged us for everything in total.

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    Food was top notch, nachos were some of the best I've ever had service was good and the ambiance was great outside.

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    Ask the Community - Alma Cantina

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    3.6(105 reviews)
    1.8 miKendall Square/MIT

    A beautiful day so we wanted to find a place that had a patio and we could have a decent meal, not…read moretoo heavy, and a drink and people watch. The Mex checked all of the boxes. The ceviche was a little different in that it was formed in a Patty but was tasty. I chose the beef and probably should have known it would have some gristle but it still tasted good and was filling. They have a special of a takate beer and a shot of house tequila for $12. Hey, you know exactly what you're getting with that. Their house Margarita was a little light on the alcohol but had a good flavor. Service was Top notch. The main dining room was not that busy at the time we were there but they had a big party going on upstairs. The rooftop rested in the bar looks like it would be very popular all the time and was perfect for the large party they had going on. They have an elevator that goes to the top so it was easy for them to wheel up a dozen fancy margaritas. Restaurants did out and I would go back if I was in the area simply because it had the best patio. Many of the restaurants in the area or downstairs in the basement of a multi-floor unit. This one was unique and that the patio was street level and they do have a second story of a rooftop area.

    So the issue is I don't listen to people…read more I was excited to see a fancy Mexican place open, mainly because I like both of those things. Though being down the road from an institution like Naco was...a choice. But basically everyone I talked to told me it was generic. Their decor looked generic. It's in Kendall, which produces homogeneity on an industrial scale. But it can't be that bad...right? And it isn't. Bad, that is. But it sure ain't good. I'm giving this three stars because the bartender was such a nice guy and was so pumped about the food you gotta admire the moxy. But the fact is it's exactly what you might expect. Generic, inoffensive food that has as much to do with Mexican food as a crunchwrap. You can do worse. But you can also do a lot better.

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