Stopped in late evening after a full day of touring Beantown. Really like the decor. Really just came in for a cocktail. Margs are refreshing after a hot day. Salsa & Guacamole was passable but definitely not spicy. Hubby enjoyed his chicken birria tacos. Nice guys working the bar. A little pricy but not outrageous. read more

Ghost Pepper Taco + Tequila Bar - Marg - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Nice place. Not sure if it's a sports bar or casual dining or... Right outside the subway station. Stepped in for a cocktail. Decent margs. Decent prices. Guacamole and salsa are a little bland (but I'm from TX...). Tacos were better than anticipated. All the dudes working the bar and the kitchen were cool. Had a good time. I'd come back. If I lived in the neighborhood I'd probably be a regular. read more

So Dorchester actually has a good nightlife spot? Best wings I've had in a long time. Good music, great people, and a hell of a chef. As of now they have karaoke nights on Thursday and dollar wings. read more

For our 5th anniversary, we decided to go to Ghost pepper. The live DJ played old school music that made for a nice vibe. For appetizers, we ordered elote. For entrees, we got steak birria tacos and steak quesadillas. Everything came out hot and it was delicious. Our server was bubbly and friendly. They were out of the dessert I wanted so we ended up getting churros for the kids. Overall great experience!! read more

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this place was pretty good! came in on a friday and it was surprisingly dead and was seated right away. cool vibe and decor. our waitress did not seem like she was having a great day lol but otherwise good service! queso was bland but cheese pull was nice, carnitas birria was super yummy, but fish taco was not good at all. my boyfriend loved his ground beef taco but he's boring! id try it again read more

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Alas, the search for the best tacos continues... There were some redeeming qualities, but the pork belly tacos weren't one of them. For a drink I ordered a classic margarita. This thing was strong! Here I am writing an hour later and I am still feeling the effects. It was a little sweet for my tasty, but a squeeze of the lime was all it took to balance that out. Nothing mind blowing, but for a classic marg, it fit the bill quite well! Where it comes to the Chicharrón (pork belly) taco plate, this had the makings of something great, but fell flat. The pork belly was a little too crisp (i.e. dry), though the flavors were there. A different manner of cooking is all it would take to make these incredible! Pork belly aside, the ingredients were well balanced, and there was a nice amount of freshness in the tacos. As for the guacamole, this more resembled a sauce than a mouthwatering and chunky guacamole. The taco plate comes with cilantro rice and beans. Cilantro rice was good! It was seasoned and cooked very well. The beans were... well, beans! Take it from me, unless you really love rice and beans, just get three tacos instead. For the Pupusas, these were remarkably unimpressive and uninspired. These were two griddled tortillas filled with a ground pork that other than a bit of salt had not much oomph or dimensionality. The sauce was a miss. It felt more like a pasta sauce, albeit a nice one, that was heated. The pickled cabbage was a nice touch to add some acidity, but not enough to lift this dish out of its pit of despair. The Churros were the winning dish that night. These were cooked to perfection with a light crisp exterior and a soft airy interior. The cinnamon sugar and caramel gave a lovely sweetness. Though, it seems most of the caramel was there to make the plate look pretty. Where it comes to the location, it was cool, colorful, modern, and bumping! Overall, I'd say this had more a lounge-with-food vibe than a restaurant. There is a large horseshoe bar in the center and tables around it. Most tables are for 2 people, though two tables were 4-person, and two could seat 8. Though at tables, space is at a premium because of how small they are. Music plays rather loudly, though I could swear it got quieter at 8:30 than it was at 6:00! read more

Ghost Pepper Taco + Tequila Bar - Pupusas - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I went here for brunch and the highlight was the service. Very friendly, helpful, and when my friend did not like the spicy espresso martini the server had a normal one made for no added cost. The food itself was nothing impressive. I got the Egg Benedict Carnitas and it did not come with the carnitas so I had to ask for it to be sent out separately. The potatoes were great, but everything else fell flat. The setup was nice, but it felt more like a restaurant meant for at night than brunch. Gluten Free: I called ahead of time and they confirmed they had gluten free options. The menu was not marked. When ordering I asked specifically about the Egg Benedict Carnitas. The server checked with the chef to confirm it was fine and I had no issues. read more

Ghost Pepper Taco + Tequila Bar - Carnitas sent out separately - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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It was ghost town when I went in here lol but still gave it a try . Tacos were disappointing and the drinks were a waste of money as well . I will not come here again . read more

The manager, Angelique, was great! Pre and during our event, she was attentive and accommodating! We hosted a holiday party here in the later half of December and everyone had a great time! The bar is a large oval and was packed out very quickly. We asked for a signature drink and mocktail for our guests that they were able to accommodate. The drinks were ok, but came with cute orchids. We ordered a number of dishes: fish and chicken tacos, chips and salsa, street corn, and wings. I thoroughly enjoyed the fried fish tacos that had lettuce, an aioli, and lime on it. The fish was perfectly fried and the aioli added the necessary flavor. The corn was a hit as well. I heard from others that the wings and chicken tacos were tasty as well. I'm sad I didn't get a picture of all the food because it all looked great. For dessert, we requested churros for our guests which were pipping hot out of the oil! The service from the waiters were great, the waitresses could've been more attentive and frequent to our party guests. But overall everyone enjoyed their time, especially the karoake by Chef! The parking can get tricky around here so arrive to your events early. Will definitely return. read more

Ghost Pepper Taco + Tequila Bar - Churros - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Vibiest hangout spot near me! I came for the Love Island finale watch party and safe to say, I'm coming back. I love the food and the drinks hit! The waitresses/waiters were super nice too. The social media manager is a workhorse and she's lovely! All in all, 10000/10 atmosphere. read more

Oh. My. Gosh. This is the best food I've had in a while. The tacos are so amazing ceviche really good and unexpectedly the best French fries in Boston. I have no food left to leave a picture.... read more

My brunch ( papas rancheros) was delicious - my company said there was an egg shell in his pancakes. While the atmosphere had great potential, the rap music was excessively loud (I could feel the bass in my stomach) and included graphic lyrics that felt out of place for a brunch setting. It made it difficult to enjoy, especially with a young child with us . Server was attentive and polite. I would come back here if I knew the music would not be on blast . read more

The service here is horrible! When I first walked in 45 minutes after they opened, the server at the bar was very attentive. Shortly after the crowd arrived, she was buried in her phone at the end of the bar. There were also 2 other bartenders working this night. I finally got the attention of one of them and ask for the special. He said it was sold out. I was literally the only customer for at least an hour (besides the private event they had the same night). Then the manager said it was a race issue which really upset me! She said I verbally assaulted the DJ if he didn't play my song! Girl really??!! I will never step foot in that place again!! read more

Oh how fun! And delicious! Just good vibes all around. I came here on a Friday night with a friend to check the place out. We ordered chips with salsa & guac to start. It was a good portion size and all tasted fresh. Then I ordered 3 different tacos but only made it through 2 as they were larger than expected and very filling! The carnitas and pork chorizo were delicious. I wanted to keep eating as everything was addicting but I was just too stuffed. There was Spanish music playing the whole time we were there (which I loved). My white sangria also hit the spot. I can't wait to come back and try more things off the menu! read more

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I had a great time at this place. I celebrated my birthday here. I went for brunch and everyone said their food was great. My steak plate was delicious. The drinks were great and so was the vibe and decor. The music w videos on the big screen was nice. It was slow at 12 but I wonder if it's more poppin in the evenings. It is a hidden gem. read more

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Service sucked, waitress never brought silverware, plates for our appetizers. She disappeared all the time, the DJ sucked and staff looked like the just came in from off the street, kicking it with friends. I never right reviews but this place sucked. read more

Went there for brunch with my cousins - but we were the vibe. Place is clean, the waitress was dry and not friendly. The place had no life for it to brunch spot. Just dry and leaving you wanting some music, dj, entertainment or something while you drank. The whole time we were there we was tryna plan our next move - where would we go spend our Sunday brunch money lol. The food was AMAZING, the drinks were on point and strong. Hope they add to their entertainment for Sundays so I can come back and give it 5 stars. read more

Ghost Pepper Taco + Tequila Bar - Monstestro - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I wish yelp provided the option of giving halves but 3 stars is fitting and honest. The rating accounts for food more greatly than it accounts for service as I'm a foodie! Disclaimer, we attended on cinco de mayo and it was my first time at the establishment. The restaurant was relatively busy and service was lacking. My waitress continuously forgot my order, although it was written down on her notepad. Now on to the food and drinks. We had the taco plate and both selected 1 shrimp taco and 1 fried chicken taco. The dish is served with rice and beans. The shrimp left more to be desired and was pretty basic. The fried chicken taco was a clear winner. I'd definitely recommend that one. One of our orders didn't arrive with the rice and beans and this was altogether forgotten. We did notify the waitress but unfortunately this wasn't corrected. The rice and beans were pretty standard. Our beverages were great so I'd for sure recommend Ghost Pepper for drinks across the board. Note - there was a second waitress (blonde low cut...wish i got her name) who stepped in to provide us with napkins and water. Both of which wasn't provided by our primary waitress after multiple requests. Huge thanks to her! read more

Zero stars please! The worst food I've ever had! Ordered 1) Chips and Salsa - gave chopped tomatoes for salsa and the chips were stale and soggy. 2) Papas Bravas - was just sliced potatoes swimming in oil. 3) Shishito Peppers - I guess salt is expensive, right? Had no salt whatsoever. 4) Ghost Pepper Margarita- well it was potable! So, I guess I'll give them a star for that? Also, the server! Oh wow! He didn't even have courtesy to let us know that Kitchen was closing! So, why do you let us OpenTable at 9:30, if till the time you can come back to attend us for Entreé. read more

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Horrible Service!!!! The bartenders did not give me or any of my friends our change back, keeping it to themselves! They also never bothered to acknowledge us afterwards, not letting us get said change. The bouncers were extremely aggressive when allowing people in and there were bouncers dragging people out even more aggressively! I highly recommend avoiding this place because of these reasons. read more

This is a fun and comfortable lounge with a young vibe and good small plates. The music is spirited and there was a party that looked like so much fun. Very satisfied with our experience. read more

Ghost Pepper Taco + Tequila Bar - The view of the bar. - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This looked like a trendy restaurant in the Savin Hill restaurant so we were eager to try it. The service was great with Emily. However, most of the food was quite disappointing. The guacamole was not fresh (darker green and lacked flavor). The first batch of chips were stale. The salsa was good. However, the tacos were not. The fried chicken taco had a rather gummy texture. The fried chicken taco and shrimp taco were swimming in mounds of cabbage/slaw. The steak taco was the most flavorful of the three (steak, chicken, and shrimp). If the service wasn't so good, I think we would have left. The drinks were 50/50. I enjoyed the white sangria, but my friend didn't enjoy the house special margarita. If you're in the mood for tacos, Cosmica has better tacos. It's worth the hassle for parking. Trust! read more

Ghost Pepper Taco + Tequila Bar - Steak Taco - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Taco Tuesday!!! Great tacos at a great price on Taco Tuesdays. The carne asada and fish tacos are probably my favorite. The service is great! Chloe always makes the best margaritas along with providing great service with a smaile. read more

This is a great spot for some tapas and drinks! We visited during an event and they had the place decorated nicely. Drinks were strong and tasted good. Definitely a tequila joint but they have plenty of other booze to choose from. The food was great. It came out quickly so it was still hot when it hit the table. Just note that most things on the tapas menu are somewhat spicy. I'm not a "hot" kinda guy and it wasn't too spicy for me. There are a selection of hot sauces on the table for everyone who wants to breath fire. We had a great experience overall and will likely be back for more. read more

The food has improved quite a bit here and the menu has become more user friendly. The tacos were excellent ( i had one fish and one beef). The bartender was very kind and efficient. The atmosphere is very nice. read more

Ghost Pepper Taco is a fun hipster restaurant/ bar. I recommend you going out to grab a drink or a meal, you won't regret. I enjoyed a Chicharron and it was tasty and filling. The Elote Street Corn was a lightly grilled corn that had a nice touch of spice. You can't go wrong with the Guac & Chips. read more

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3.5 for me. I love plantain and anytime it's on the menu, I'm going to get it. I've given this place multiple times to get it right but it always comes out burnt. I ordered a chicken quesadilla which did not come with guac (nor was it offered for an up charge). It was flavorful and had just the right amount of grease to let you know you were eating a good meal! It's a cool neighborhood spot with nice ambiance and very tasty drinks! read more

Ghost Pepper Taco + Tequila Bar - Plantain - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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It's a cool environment and the food's decent. It's very overpriced. Be careful ordering margaritas, they will overcharge you.

The servers here act like they've never seen another human being before. It takes FOREVER. I keep giving this place a chance and they continually let me down. Tonight, the kitchen got my order wrong, the server didn't comp anything, and then on top of it all she accidentally double charged my card. There's no A/C, no vibes - they watch YouTube on their projector - and just overall a terrible establishment. Cannot speak lowly enough about it no matter how much I try and support a small business in the neighborhood. Dinner food is mediocre at best, brunch is decent enough. read more

I was so excited to hear that a taco place was opening down the street from my house. I came here on a Thursday night with 2 of my girlfriends. For once, we didn't make dinner reservations, but I didn't think it would be a problem since it was around 8:30pm on a Thursday night in Dorchester. Unfortunately, the wait was around 50 minutes for a table, so we found two open seats at the bar. There were very few tables for groups, but plenty of 2-seater high tops around the bar area. I loved the Spanish music playing because it made me want to dance, but unfortunately no dance floor. Ghost Pepper had more of a lounge-y atmosphere than a sit-down dinner feel. The drinks were delicious and not too pricy. I ordered the ghost pepper margarita ($12) and burning passion ($12). I also tried my friend's El Jengibre which was delicious. All had the right amount of spiciness and alcohol. The only drink I didn't like was the Peruvian Melon as it tasted water down somehow even though there was no ice in the drink. I also may be biased because I just came back from Peru and the pisco drinks I had there were obviously on point. We were finally seated in what seems to be the lounge area of the restaurant which would be ideal for just drinks. However, we were ready to order a bunch of plates because we were starving. The table barely fit all our cocktails, waters, empty plates and utensils. Luckily, by that time it was well past 9pm and people were leaving, so we asked one of the servers to move us to a booth. We ordered the elote (street corn - $9) which was delicious. It came out with 4 large cobs smothered in delicious sauce. We also ordered the pork belly ($12) which was amazing. Still drooling thinking about it. I was most excited to try the tacos, but was ultimately disappointed. The carne asada was just average and the carnitas came out dry. Each one of us ordered separate tacos, but they ended up mixing all of them together on different plates when serving us which made it confusing. My friend ordered the pulpo and she said it was overcooked. She also tried to order tacos in lettuce wraps, but they did not have it. What's more disappointing was how overpriced each taco was for subpar quality and size (around $5 or $6 each taco). Looks like I'll have to continue trooping over to Bartaco to get my taco fix. I'd definitely come back here for drinks, other food options, and to try the dessert. The server gave me the dessert menu around 10:15pm, forgetting to mention that the kitchen closed at 10pm, and I was so excited to try the tres leches... unfortunately it will have to wait until next time. read more

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The tacos are overpriced. I ordered the pulpo, carne asada, and chicharron tacos. The pulpo was overcooked and a little salty. The carne asada taco was a little dry - it really wasn't anything special. The chicharron taco lacked filling (see picture). It was supposed to come with fennel slaw but I think I got one shred of lettuce in the whole taco. For $5-6 per taco, I was expecting to be blown away. Also, FYI, they couldn't do lettuce tacos - which is a shame because so many people have dietary restrictions and many taco places now cater to this by having lettuce tacos as an option. I'm giving this place three stars because I liked the decor and ambiance and the drinks were pretty good. read more

Ambiance: 4 stars. Cool spot. Most people were observed to be on dates or groups of friends/coworkers catching up. We went on a Friday night and it was easy to find a table. Staff: 4 stars. Our waitress was friendly and checked in appropriately. Food: 2 stars- we ordered tacos (5-6$ each), street corn, drinks, and a steak (churrasco) for dinner. All came out cold which made the meal much less appetizing. The meat tasted as if it had been marinated in vinegar, then cooked very rare. Not sure if this is what they were going for but the vinegar taste just seemed aggressive. The steak came out with rice and beans which were also cold. It also came out in 10mins or less making it feel like it had been sitting out and ready for someone to order it. Drinks were good. Ordered a coconut which was great and passion fruit margarita which was surprisingly spicy. read more

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Finally got to try Ghost Pepper!!! Was so excited!! Turns out I wasn't missing out on anything!! Bit over priced ( but everything is now, so not their fault) Bland dry food, hard rice, tough steak, we ordered drinks, very light on the alchohol, but it was a tasty drink! Service was almost non existant. We sat at the bar, not busy, Sunday night and all. Busy or not we are still customers! Bartender was too busy out back and talking to friends across the bar to be bothered to at least glance our way to allow us to order more drinks as we had finished ours and wanted more, we were still eating. Employees kept changing the music mid song, got really annoying....ehhhh won't bother to go back, friends warned me, I didn't listen, lesson learned.....I'll go to Locos much better food, atmosphere and service! read more

As many of the other reviewers have already said, the food lacks flavor. The kitchen needs an overhaul. I feel like they put more money into the ambiance/vibe than they did the actual menu - not really a chef-driven restaurant, but seems more like a business opportunity in an up-and-coming area. Drinks were good. read more

Walked in on a Sat nite around 530 pm. Place was relatively empty. Big open area with a huge horseshoe shaped bar . Barmaid was pleasant and attentive especially considering we were one of maybe 6 other people at the bar. Ordered chips which were cold and tasted like store bought. Salsa was super cold and just Blah. Guacamole was ok but I've had much better. Entrees we're a tad better , Carne Asada come In a soft taco shell . Meat was tasty but sparse. The rice and black beans were hot and tasty. The Margarita was ok and I've had better. I judge by the quality of my local go to place for Mexican food and drinks ..La Paloma in Quincy. I wasn't impressed and won't be back. On a side note we stopped by SBK next door . The sister establishment to Ghost Pepper and it was also barren at 7 pm. The one bright spot was the super friendly Bartender whose name eludes me. read more

Amazing staff, yummy elote & overall a wonderful time! We celebrated a friend's promotion and the staff was phenomenal. Kim is the best bartender! She made us a speciality shot and was so sweet. Juan and Ana were amazing waitstaff. Go to Ghost Pepper, ask for Kim, have a great drink and a wonderful time. read more

Great space, great music, friendly staff, and delicious food! I've been a few times and it's always a friendly easy going atmosphere. The camarón tacos they serve for dinner service are my favorite! Brunch also has options I've never seen before, like eggs benny with carnitas. The non-alcoholic drinks (try the Tarta Brillante!) are delicious, and they don't play around with their margaritas either. read more

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In Savin Hill, Ghost Pepper always seems to have tables full of people drinking margaritas, eating tacos, and music bumping in the background. I live right next door and I walked over to pick up my takeout order. Sadly, I was disappointed with the sloppy and soggy mess of a shrimp taco order that I received. I was starving and couldn't wait to finally try their tacos. I opened the takeout box, placed them on a plate, and I had this rather unappetizing dish staring me in the face. I was only able to eat the shrimp and ended up throwing everything else away. I was excited to see what the hype was about, but unfortunately, I was left disappointed. I hope this doesn't happen to anyone else. Takeout isn't cheap and I ended up wasting $15-$20 for a few pieces of shrimp. I love and support small businesses, but if I could make any friendly suggestions, then I would highly recommend putting the sauces on the side for takeout orders. read more

Ghost Pepper Taco + Tequila Bar - Shrimp tacos - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

One chicken one Carne asada and one Chicharrón . Over all really good food but the chicken one was not Expecting it to be spicy. read more

Ghost Pepper Taco + Tequila Bar - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great ambiance when you walk in. Then you have to scan to get a menu to order. Lost me there. I'll return when they invest in potential customers and get menus. read more