Great ambience, location, good service and good food! Came here on a Tuesday evening for a work dinner with a few colleagues. The chips and salsa they brought initially was so good, couldn't stop eating it. I ordered the salad with the grilled chicken and it was good. The others both ordered shrimp tacos one was grilled and the other was fried and they both enjoyed it. One important thing to note is that one person in our group has strict dietary restrictions and is vegetarian (but eats seafood) and gluten free so it was a bit tough to pick a restaurant But this one was one of the few that fit the bill. We ordered 2 desserts- the churros and the tres leches. Both were great. The tres leches was a huge portion and so I brought home leftovers of both for the hubs which he enjoyed! Overall a good time! read more

Rosa Mexicano - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Aw this place was such a disappoint. We tried it spontaneously (without checking Yelp ratings, unfortunately) and it was such a bummer! The jackfruit tacos were very unnecessarily sweet (even without the maple sauce) and we couldn't taste the chipotle at all. The Mexican fried rice (without meat) was alright but had a very strange raw egg taste. Their salsa was the only delicious thing! Located in the shopping plaza. Ambience is lovely. Service was quick. Restrooms are separate for men and women - well maintained. read more

Rosa Mexicano - Mexican Fried Rice and Tacos Jackfruit - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Were told 20 minutes for a table, despite them being half empty. After 40 minutes and numerous parties of the same size arriving after us with no reservations, we asked and were immediately seated. Food was very bad. Steak in the steak tacos was half fat and completely undercooked, nearly raw. Chips they brought out were stale. Terrifying experience. read more

I decided to come here the evening we are in Boston with my friend Matt because they have the same Rosa Mexicano, the Swan and dolphin resort at Disney in Orlando. I ordered a V Jack for tacos and I had a mango spicy. Margarita and my friend Matt had a Diet Coke and the black bean empanadas. Our server completely disappeared and went MIA; he saw that we were done. He had a whole stack of menus in his hand and has not come and checked it on us since. The food here is really good. My jackfruit tacos were really yummy. I had three for $18 and I had a really yummy tasting mango. Margarita and my friend Matt told me his beef and bananas were very yummy. However, my friend Matt is completely out of his soda. We have not once been asked for a refill and we did not get a refill on our chips and salsa either. Granted it's not very busy right now however, our servers is nowhere to be found and the manager is currently bartending the bar. read more

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Came here for a baby shower event and generally enjoyed the food and cocktails, but some misses from the bar and ambiance. For food I liked the queso, birria tacos, carnitas (the tortillas were sitting in the juices so it was a bit soggy) and surprisingly a potato onion veggie spring roll thing. Shrimp tacos left a bit to be desired, a little on the dry side. The server was very friendly, but the bar seemed like they struggled to keep up with our orders with some noticeable delays. The person of honor / Mom-to-be waited a long time for their first mocktail. I enjoyed the mojito, but the mango marg was a bit too sweet for me. It was also a bit stuffy and uncomfortable in the room, the A/C didn't seem to be working as well as the rest of the restaurant. They opened the door at one point but it was 82 degrees out. The location has a lot going for it though, it's right by the Pavilion and Silver Line. read more

Rosa Mexicano - Event - empanadas and quesadillas - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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For some reason our waiter was the exact opposite of friendly. Bro did not gaf, but little did he knew a yelper was sitting at his table. Unfortunately service is a make or break at a restaurant like this because Mexican food is extremely common and the prices were steep. We came in at 5pm and tables were plenty open, the hostess had us wait five minutes while she searched for tables even though the restaurant was 90% empty. Ok, benefit of the doubt they had a lot of reservations. Complimentary salsa and chips but my party was five people (two of which were males) and it was impossible to track down our wait for a chip refill. Angry face emoji. On the premise of food, yes I ordered fried rice and cheeseburger at a Mexican restaurant, SUE ME. But the fried rice was glorified dirty rice with an egg on top, surprisingly very much enjoyed it. Burger, wasn't wowed. And then the tacos were just tacos, good. Hard to mess up when you are a Mexican restaurant. Although there was a huge selection of proteins and our waiter was zero help in dwindling our options. I wouldn't come back because I feel like it wasn't special. On the positive side, place is modern, clean, and vibes good. Great for a date read more

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I usually love this restaurant, but my most recent visit was a bit disappointing. They were out of beef for starters, but the menu has lots of options fortunately. The guacamole is pretty good, though a little bland. The chicken quesadilla is also pretty good. The staff are always friendly and knowledgeable about allergies which is great. I would recommend it if you're in the seaport area. read more

We stopped here for an early dinner. We did not have reservations, but they we able to seat us right away. The waitresses were great. Very friendly, handled our allergy well and quick with the refills. The reason for the 3 and not 5 stars, was the food. I thought it was very good, but not great. I also found it strange to have to get rice and beans along with other sides al carte, which for me pushed the bill beyond reasonable for the food we got. I would go back, but only if my first or second option in the area didn't work out. read more

" Fresh & Delicious " We bought nachos here for take out , They were so delicious. Everything was fresh . Portion was generous for one person meal or a side for two . They also included chips and salsa . Which you would have got if you dined inside . The vibe is welcoming. The service is friendly. Parking is difficult but manageable. read more

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I ordered lunch from here via a catering service, so I can't comment on the ambiance of the restaurant. I can speak for the food though, which was delightful! I ordered the red chile chicken bowl, which was packed with flavor! The ingredients seemed very fresh. I would definitely order this again! read more

Rosa Mexicano - Red chile chicken rice bowl - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Food and service were both amazing! My server Chris was fantastic and readily took care of some menu/dietary modifications. I will definitely be coming back. read more

Rosa Mexicano - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Food was tasty and fresh. For its location in the seaport district the prices are very reasonable. The drinks were awesome read more

the food, margs, ambience, and service was some of the best I've had in boston!! the story behind the restaurant is so cool and unique with the owner having an empanada stand on wall street and having two investors help her open rosa mexicano!! read more

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I had a very disappointing experience at this restaurant on Tuesday. I brought my mom, who was visiting from out of town, because I had previously dined here and really enjoyed both the food and the Seaport location. Unfortunately, our visit started off poorly. The host spent about 15 minutes engaged in a personal conversation before acknowledging and seating us, which felt unprofessional. After being seated, we ordered chips and guacamole as an appetizer along with our entrees. More than an hour passed, and our server never checked on us. Instead, he was standing at the bar watching the World Cup game. We eventually had to flag down another server to ask about our fajitas. Our server finally returned and told us that he had forgotten to enter our order. Rather than apologizing, he simply asked if we wanted him to put it in now. There was no genuine apology, no effort to make things right, and his attitude came across as dismissive. At that point, we decided to cancel our meals. The server dropped the checkout tablet on the table without saying much and walked away. We ended up paying about $20 for chips and guacamole, never received our entrees, and never received so much as an apology. This was an incredibly disappointing experience, especially since I had recommended this restaurant to my mom based on a previous positive visit. Unfortunately, the poor service and lack of accountability completely overshadowed the experience. read more

Stumbled upon this restaurant coming from the Christmas Market. We scored and got a table right away! Highly recommend the table side guacamole and the shrimp quesadilla!!!! Delicious!!! Very lively atmosphere! read more

Rosa Mexicano - She - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

A very busy holiday and we were able to make a reservation and arrive early, get seated even outside which we wanted. Hostess and manager were very accommodating! Food is excellent especially the seafood enchiladas and the specialty margaritas! We enjoyed the frozen guava one as well as the classic. The food server, Gregory, was exceptional. He had excellent recommendations. He went above & beyond by telling us about some great local tips. We were in the search for Cherrystone Clams and had some incredible ideas! And even a pizza in North End that has them in a pizza! We highly recommend Rosa Mexicano and ask for Gregory! read more

Rosa Mexicano - Tres Leches cake! Yum! - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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My friends and I stopped by Rosa Mexicano in Boston Seaport after a boat cruise, it was conveniently within walking distance, which made it an easy choice. We got there around 10pm (they close at 11), and thankfully they were still seating and serving. Our server, Yasmina, was friendly and mostly attentive. That said, since it was close to closing time, the staff seemed to be in clean-up mode, so it took a little while to get her attention when we needed something. I ordered a frozen guava margarita, which was disappointing, it tasted more like grapefruit than guava, and definitely wasn't what I was expecting. I also got the Birria Quesatacos. Flavor wise they were okay, but there were tough, big pieces of meat that made them hard to chew, and the birria sauce lacked flavor. One nice highlight of the night was that we were celebrating a friend's birthday, and the staff brought out a complimentary birthday treat and sang to her (upon request). It was a thoughtful touch and much appreciated. Overall, Rosa Mexicano has a fun vibe and a great location for late-night eats in the Seaport. I loved the overall pink aesthetic as pink is my favorite color, but for me, the food and drinks fell a bit short. read more

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Rosa Mexicano in Boston's Seaport was honestly just okay for me. The location is great and the service was stellar, which was easily the best part of the experience. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and professional throughout the meal. The space itself has potential, but it feels a bit off. The inside is very dimly lit and could definitely use some brightening up. There also seems to be a lot of wasted space, with a huge bar area and a much smaller dining room, which makes the layout feel a little unbalanced. The drinks were good, and the homemade guacamole was excellent. That was by far the highlight of the food. Unfortunately, the rest of the meal was pretty underwhelming. Nothing was terrible, but most of it was just bland and forgettable. The biggest issue is the price tag. For what you get, it feels outrageously expensive. Between the okay food, the dim atmosphere, and the high prices, this was a mediocre experience overall. Great service and good guac, but not enough to make me excited to rush back. read more

I brought my best friend's mom here for her birthday and I don't know about you all but stakes are high when you take Haitian mamas out to try any outside cuisine that isn't their own kitchen. Add added pressure with my mom being there. But I am pleased to say they all loved every bite. In fact, we could barely make it past the appetizers. Service was good, we initially started eating outside, thinking the view at Seaport would trump the breeze, but soon learned that was not the case. So mid meal, staff were kind enough to move us indoors. I really don't have any complaints. Drinks were great, food was great. It's definitely one of my favorite upscale Mexican restaurants in Boston and I am glad the quality of their food has not fallen off after so many years that I've been going. read more

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This is my second Thanksgiving here. Place is just great. Last year was empty. This year was crowded. For thanksgiving I like more this one than some of the NY options. Good food, Great service and ambiance. read more

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This place is so gorgeous, when you first walk in it's a bunch of low lights and water flowing from walls. I guess he did pretty quickly but also I came on a Monday at 6:00 p.m. so that could be a difference it was hardly anyone in here. It is starting to filling up around 6:30. The server in the staff are extremely nice, my first taste was the salsa and it wasn't that great so I've ordered the queso to see what that was like. My case was pretty good, it's nice and thick but so creamy. It comes out very hot, do it some cilantro and cheese. However they did not bring me any extra chips he's only had like five chips left over from the complimentary sausage and chips they give you. So I thought I'm going to end up with a bunch of cheese. But nope they brought us more. I ordered the filet mignon with the side of Mexican rice and refried black beans. The stick is fine but I wanted it to have a little bit more seasoning or be a little more flavorful , the rice and beans the rice was so hard I was crunching through my teeth . The beans are right but I don't know they're kind of tasteless . Also when we got our food we had several orders of rice and beans because the food comes with rice and beans but we didn't know that because the side said something else so I asked if my sides could be rice and beans instead . But instead he just gave us additional sides of realizing games. Those are drinks were only $5, the frozen margarita one I got was too sweet for me and I have an issue with things like that. So I told the guy that I would still pay for it, but I just wasn't going to have him any offered to make me a whole new just on the rocks. And that's what I got a pomegranate margarita on the rocks. This was far better, and tasted very good. And it's only five bucks, I'm not sure if it's not still there promotion or what but I'm glad they do it. They also have this Fiesta hour menu that has all these cool little things on it like wings small quesadillas egg rolls Ceviche shrimp and you can get a Smashburger or nachos. Calling on my conclusion is it's a good place to come for drinks maybe some appetizers but for me I wasn't happy with the food. They didn't even have steak sauce or anything to dipstate Sauce in like nothing no soy based nothing. Well and the mashed potatoes they wrap it in fried cheese the mashed potatoes isn't that good but the fried cheese is yummy yummy I will get it just to keep you in the fried cheese. It's so hard because I kind of like the place and again the staff is what makes it but they could do that on the food. So for the staff they are definitely five star top tier. But as far as some other things they could work on it like menu and food presentation and having more condiments. I don't care how fancy schmancy you are. Oh and one more thing I couldn't even eat my rice because it had like burnt rice in it or over I don't know but it's like when you scrape rice from the bottom of the pan. It was hard to eat without crunching down on pieces of rice you can't bite through. read more

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So place is pretty well decorated and we liked sitting outside. Service was great our server was personable made recommendations and was honest about what he liked and what he didn't. There was 4 of us. 2 ordered birria tacos, 1 ordered Baja fish tacos and I got queso fundido. The chips and salsa was yummy that was brought pre meal. The person with the fish put the sauce on it that came with it and couldn't eat it cause it was super super hot. I had to send back my fundido as it was super watery and not melty cheese. The chorizo on top was crumbled dry chorizo not the cooked kind I'd expect. There was peppers and onions inside which I think led to the wateryness. I did have the clarified margarita and it was good rim was Uber salty but drink was decent. Based on the food don't think I could go back. :( read more

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Passed this place so many times and finally went in. Its a large nice space at the seaport. The food is standard tex mex. The portions are large and very fresh. We had the fresh guac which was 8/10. For our main meals we had the chicken fajitas and seafood enchilatas. Both I would say 8.5/10. Service was good for dinner. I'm glad I tried it, but wouldn't be my go to choice in seaport, too many better restaurants. read more

Rosa Mexicano - Enchiladas Lobster, Crab, and Shrimp. - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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IF YOU LOVE BLAND IMITATION MEXICAN FOOD COME HERE! This was by far the worst "Mexican" restaurant I've tried in Boston, coming from a Mexican from Mexico. I would 1000% recommend going to cosmica instead if you're looking to eat somewhere in proper Boston. We came here on a Friday at 5pm and it was very empty. The restaurants theme leans into mexicos pink color. The food look the way it was supposed to but it does not. The chilaquiles were very bland and the meat was too which is why we decided to not get anymore food. It was an instant disappointment. I would suggest going to east Boston for better Mexican food. read more

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Some super good guacamole resides here! The chips are different, almost like a thin crispy surface layer on them that I never had before. The salsa had no true kick but it was still enjoyable. The Quesa birria tacos were great. They were served street taco size in a group of three. I would have loved the next size up or one more taco though. More queso will make them next level. Service was super friendly and the tables were very clean, no sticky residue from cleaning solution. Very nice indoor and outdoor dining choices with very tasty drinks. Good Mexican food in Boston, who would've thunk it! read more

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There's a lot of mediocre service in restaurants nowadays but this place gets the prize for the worst. Our server was nothing more than an order taker - he barely said a word, took our order and we never saw him again until he came to collect payment. He never checked to see how our food was, never offered another drink, zero. He said "how was everything" after we sat there with empty plates for what seemed like forever. When I said "I would have liked another beer if you came back a half hour ago," he ignored me. He cleared our table only after we paid and left. Besides the lousy service, the music was too loud and the acoustics were terrible so it was difficult to have a regular conversation in a nearly empty restaurant. It's unfortunate, because the food was actually very good. Pricey and small, but good. read more

Food was great. Tasty. Warm. Full of flavor. A bit pricey, but everything is in the Seaport District. Service was excellent. Waiter took his time and did his job perfectly. Well managed. read more

Fabulous food! I love the fact that I was offered a "Mexican Coke" (it has real cane sugar, not high fructose corn syrup). The hostess was very kind & accommodating and my server Gregory was superb! A+ I had had a bad experience at my hotel and Gregory really turned my day around. read more

Rosa Mexicano - Real Mexican Coke - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Great dining experience. The table side guacamole was very good and we both enjoyed our entrees. We were about 15 minutes late for our reservation, but the restaurant was very accommodating (we did call to let them know we were running late). read more

The margaritas were great, and the tacos were delicious and well-priced. They have a wide variety of tacos, and you can mix and match different kinds, which I loved. We also ordered the nachos, and they were really good too. Overall, it's definitely a great spot for tasty, high-quality Mexican food. Highly recommend! read more

Rosa Mexicano - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Have have been here several times. Came there today, July 12 wasn't very busy at all a lot of seats on the patio in on the other side and they refused service because we had our service dog with us. We could've set us in a section all by ourselves. It was plenty of room. Will never return. read more

Rosa Mexicano - A solo seat by itself and refused us to sit there with a service dog - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This is a public service announcement. It is not a criticism -- the business can do as it wishes in this regard. They also are subject to various rules. Some websites list this restaurant as dog friendly with outdoor seating. We made a reservation for 45 minutes from now. I just called: they allow service animals, but not pets. That's fine. It also is another reminder not to rely on third parties. Always better to contact the business. We still at there, indoors. It was raining anyway. We enjoyed the meal. I have eaten at this and others in the same chain. It's always been excellent food and attentive service. I just wanted folks to be aware about this issue. read more

We stopped in after walking past this place several times to our hotel. We only wanted an appetizer and drinks. The restaurant was busy so we sat at the bar. We ordered our drinks and some chicken nachos. We waited for about 45 minutes before our nachos were served. We weren't upset but just a but puzzled to see it took so long to get an order of chicken nachos out. The nachos were ok but in all honesty they were nothing special. read more

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Excellent service, food was delicious and very nice ambiance so I would say this restaurant overall it's a 10/10 100% sure we're coming back soon read more

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This place is perfect for a girls night! First thing to mention is they had a frozen margarita pitcher option which I feel like in Boston is pretty rare to find - especially during the winter- and it was sooo good! They also make the guac in front of you and ask spice levels and if there is anything you don't want. We got the double guac which is 3 avocados, smaller than I expected but pretty good! The queso fundido was also a great appetizer option and then for the main I got the enchiladas which I'm usually picky about but it was really good and came with rice which was perfect to soak into the sauce. The server was so attentive all night even though it was busy and the food came out quickly throughout or time there. Definitely coming back here again and getting the frozen margs. read more

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I love Mexican food but I have been a bit disappointed with the food the last few times I've been here. The first time I visited I enjoyed the food and drinks. This time around I ordered the Baja fish tacos. I wish it had more flavor. Now why would you fry fish in a batter with no salt? It has potential with all the fixings. Just needed some seasoning on the fish, which is the main start. Also tried the ice tea and tres leches. Not bad but also missing something. I'm not sure what changed but the flavor has declined. The staff was friendly and the service fairly quick. I went to their Sunday salsa brunch a while back. Not sure if they still do that. But it was a good time. read more

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Service and quality of food was outstanding! Great cocktail selection menu also. Our group especially loved the fresh guacamole! read more

Great experience! We loved the table side guacamole and the Parrilladas (mixed grill) was a fantastic meal to share. Steak, chicken, and chorizo along with vegetables on a sizzling platter. Desert was a big surprise! Tres leches was great and the banana desert... awesome! We loved the drinks too... pomegranate martini and habanero pineapple martini. read more

Since the Yelpies, I have wanted to return and try their offerings as a regular patron! Whether or not Yelpers are regular customers is a debate for a different time. So, I had the opportunity to try: - La Tradicional Margarita (Spicy) - Stormy Suprema - Ceviche Tasting (Classic Mexican/Salmon/Tuna) - Duck Carnitas Tacos - Chips and Salsa (free) When it comes to margaritas, some like it hot! It's me; I'm the one who likes it hot. I've had many "spicy" margaritas, and most have only a hint of heat. However, the La Tradicional, with the House Tres Chiles Tincture, was no joke! Don't get me wrong, the heat was perfect! Just enough spice to be adequately felt, not enough to have been grabbing for water and gasping for air. In addition to the spot-on heat level, the marg was boozy and balanced in sweetness and acid. The Stormy Suprema was a little different. It was a little sweeter than the La Tradicional and also boozy. It uses a different kind of tequila, a blend of Reposado, Anejo, and Extra Anejo. This blend is aged and then filtered. A good bet if you both like your margs a bit sweeter and mildly adventurous. The Ceviches (unfortunately, all three) didn't work for me. Generally, I liked the creativity and variety. There was fluke, salmon, and tuna. For sauces, there was a lime (acid), a mayo (creamy/savory), and a mango (sweet). The fish appeared high quality, and I enjoyed the veggies and garnishes that helped bring another dimension of flavors and textures. While I didn't really like the fluke, that may be a "me" thing. It was the sauces that were the undoing of all three. The issue was there was so much of it that it overpowered everything else. Especially when it comes to the delicate flavors of raw fish, the sauces completely overtook them. For the Duck Carnitas Tacos, it was the opposite. They were 80% of the way there. The protein was tender and in ample amounts, and I enjoyed the grilled pineapple-jicama salsa. However, these tacos needed two-and-a-half things to go from "alright" to "fantastic." First, they needed a sauce to help marry the protein and the veggies. Otherwise, it was just braised duck topped with a pineapple pico. Second, they needed more salt, though the sauce could have provided this. Finally, they were topped with a little queso fresco, but there was very little of it. It felt to have been added as an afterthought, with one taco getting almost none. Regarding the lack of salt, the same thing applies to the chips and salsa given as a free while-you-wait appetizer. The chips felt homemade and were okay, except for a complete lack of any seasoning. The salsa was also acceptable, better than the jarred stuff, but nothing to write home about either. My favorite thing about the experience was the service. My server, Savannah, was absolutely fantastic! She was kind, knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. She provided the level of service I would expect from a fancy-schmancy restaurant! The vibe was pleasant and upscale. It is open, inviting, bright, and colorful without overdoing it. Very clean, also! Finally, the value was fair. Two drinks and more food than I could finish cost $72 before tax and tip. Not the cheapest of restaurants, but considering the location and the more upscale vibe, it is within reason. What it comes down to is whether or not I would like to return in the near future. Rosa Mexicano lands in the middle (hence three stars). While some things could have been better, nothing was "bad" about my experience. At the same time, there was nothing to entice me to return... except for that coupon, which expires in two weeks (and is now making me second guess myself). read more

Our group went here after a long business day. Service was, well Odd. Our waiter may have been trying to be funny, or just was F'ing out of it completely. We were having drinks and BS'ing up a storm, so it was kind of fun, but had we been in a hurry, it would have beed frustrating. The Camarones Diablos were actually pretty dang spicy, which was refreshing. I needed plenty of fluids to finish the dish. The quesabirria tacos were also delicious (and not a complete mess, like some places. I will say the Ahi Tuna tacos were a complete joke. Saying they were small AF doesn't do justice to a good F. There were 4 and each was a bite. The place was a bit pricey, but I wasn't paying so the drinks kept flowing. Those are the best meals, right? read more

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