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Mestizo Modern Mexican

3.4 (34 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Happy hour specials
Dogs allowed
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Sopa de Lima
Leo S.

Really great atmosphere and wonderful service. Staff went out of their way to make sure we had a good time and got our food quickly. The drinks were delicious and so was everything we ate!!

Carnitas burrito with yuca fries
Madeleine J.

Mediocre Mexican food, great location, a bit overpriced. Outdoor seating is really nice, right by the river. Service is great and quick. Ordered the carnitas burrito and it was just meh. Came with yuca fries which were pretty good. Location and ambiance are pretty good, would come back to try other things on the menu.

ceviche
Maria M.

Mestizo: A New Mexican Delight in Kendall Square Located in Kendall Square at 10 Broad Canal Way, Cambridge, MA, Mestizo is the latest addition to the ever-evolving culinary scene in the area. "Mestizo" translates to a person of mixed European and Indigenous ancestry in the former Spanish Empire, and this fusion is reflected in their vibrant and flavorful menu. Cocktails : First things first, their cocktails are fantastic! Priced at a reasonable $12, they are a steal compared to the $20 options you might find in Boston. Appetizers : Esquites: Grilled baby corn with an ancho marinade, crema fresca, and chipotle/Morita aioli. A fun twist on elote corn, beautifully presented and deliciously balanced with the cream. A solid 9/10. Empanadas: Filled with sweet plantain, guava, and Oaxaca cheese, served with charred pineapple sauce. These sweet empanadas were a delightful surprise. I'd order 10 more if I could! 9/10. Queso Fundido: Melted Oaxaca cheese with jalapeño, rajas poblanas, and guacamole. The cheese was divine but congealed quickly. Still tasty though! 7/10. Wings: Six dry-rubbed jumbo chicken wings with a garlic cilantro sauce. Juicy and perfectly cooked. 8/10. Tamal Ahogado: Chicken tamal with homemade mole negro, Oaxaca cheese, and crema fresca. The tamal was soft, and the sauce had decent flavor. 7/10. Main Dishes : Ceviche Marinero (Daily Catch): White fish with cilantro, onions, tomato, avocado, leche de tigre, passion fruit, and sweet potato mousse. Absolutely phenomenal! The passion fruit and avocado made this dish a standout. 10/10. Aguachile De Pez: Yellowtail Hamachi with a tequila blood orange marinade, cucumber, red onion, serrano peppers, and cara cara orange. Beautiful and delicious. 9/10. Enchilada Trio: Choose from chicken, cheese, or vegetarian filling, and sauces like mole negro, ranchera, or tomatillo. A visual and tasty delight. 8/10. Desserts : Tres Leches - Passion Fruit: You can't go wrong with tres leches, and the passion fruit twist makes it unique and delightful. 9/10. Sangria Brownie: Rich and flavorful with an orange and cherry sauce. It definitely needed ice cream but was worth every bite. 9/10. Mestizo is a place where you can easily share a variety of plates and leave very satisfied. I know I did! Overall Ratings: Food: 8/10 Affordability: 7/10 Food is expensive but the drink prices make up for it! Ambiance: 6/10 (Seating indoor/outdoor but not overly fancy) If you're in Kendall Square and craving some innovative Mexican cuisine, Mestizo is definitely worth a visit!

Carnitas tacos
Alice Z.

Rice was bland and tasted like microwave lunch. Pretty pricey and tasted just ok. We got drinks and the horchata one was SO strong but also mostly just tasted like fireball. The outdoor open concept seating was pretty nice, and service was fine.

Fish
Stuart O.

This is a good, more upscale Mexican restaurant near MIT. We got guacamole (fresh, tasty), mojito, margarita and a spicy, cucumber gin drink. All were great. My partner got the mole enchiladas and I had the fish. Both were really good.

Birria Ramen
Sharitza P.

Honestly so surprised this place doesn't have more high rated reviews! I've been here for brunch in the summer and now recently for dinner, both times were great. The queso is sooo good, I just wish it came with tortilla chips instead of soft tortillas. Had to order some regular chips for it. I also got the enchiladas with the spicy sauce and it was perfectly spicy. The side of beans could've been seasoned a bit more but other than that everything had great flavor. I tried a lot of the other items my family got and the birria ramen was gooooood! The arroz con pollo also good. The tres leches passion fruit cake was sweet and flavorful, and the flan was nice and smooth. My espresso martini was perfectly creamy. They had some classic Latin music playing. Host was very nice, they all sang HBD to my sister and gave her a free shot lol. I think their location may not be the best since I feel like that that area thrives more in the summer. But I'd deff recommend :)

Vegetarian Tacos
Joanna Dellaripa R.

Too many delicious food options to choose from! Drinks were great, and the service was excellent. Look forward to returning!

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Wonderful appetizers and drinks! The sangria was delicious! Our main meals were fantastic as well. We will be back!

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They reseated us for a better view of the television, which was nice. However, the food seemed very overpriced for what we received.

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