Best Mexican Food in Boston? Maybe, but get out of Boston and you will have better. The table shared appetizers were all good: Guacamole - Avocado, tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeno. Queso Asado - Blend of baked cheeses with chorizo slices. Carnitas - Grilled pork tenderloin tips in chipotle-orange sauce, spicy. The Queso was amazing. The Carnitas were more unusual than good. Tasted more like traditional BBQ than Maxican. I did enjoy my main of Enchiladas Rojas - Soft tortillas (3) filled with "picadillo" beef, covered with red tomato sauce, cheese. Service was good. The place itself did feel authetic. To me, however, it was just another Mexican place without something I would be longing to go back for. read more

Sol Azteca - Enchiladas Rojas - Soft tortillas (3) filled with "picadillo" beef, covered with red tomato sauce, cheese - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Service: I went 1 hour before closing, the restaurant wasn't full / too busy. Service was great and good the food very quickly. Waiter was very friendly. Ambiance: i get why restaurants do dark lighting but ehh not my thing. Food: the chips and salsa was something ive been looking for a while in Boston in general. It's a peppery, cilantro'y flavor tomato base with right size onion morsels. It's complementary since I'm there, interestingly enough they charge a hefty 8.75 if ordered for takeout, was a bit confused by that. But man it was really good, I would go here just for that and some drinks! Main entree came out quick. Refried beans (black): was great, can tell was freshly mashed and made, not from a can. Rice: pretty standard. I think i saw somewhere they use chicken broth, that flavor does come through. The side slaw: didnt care much for it, was bland. Mole enchilada: I gotta stop ordering mole i just don't think its for me, was sweet for my taste. Meat was good, I think, but the mole sauce was covering it up so next time ill try the same meat without the mole sauce. Chicken Verde Enchilada: this was alright. The chicken was cooked well, not overcooked like most places do! The Verde sauce was hoping for more tangy, but was just ehh. Roja Enchilada: this I loved! Ground beef well flavored, and the roja sauce was flavorful. Definitely want to explore this menu more, definitely coming back! read more

Sol Azteca - Chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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The chili Reno with the combination of five and the way it was compared was fantastic. It's not made with poblano peppers but just chili peppers because that's the way it's been done for years! The Veracruzano Salsa with shrimp was divine! I was licking the sauce from my plate! It was delicious! This is definitely one of their signature dishes for a good reason. read more

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Everything was amazing. The food was outstanding from the delicious chips and salsa, the tasty cactus and chicken/rice soup and the Shrimp Veracuzano. Miguel was an attentive and excellent server. Portions were large; prices were reasonable and the ambiance was great. I highly recommend this outstanding Mexican restaurant. read more

My wife and I have been coming here for nearly 20 years, and every visit is a reminder of why Sol Azteca stands apart. As a restaurateur and industry consultant, I can quickly recognize the difference between a good and a great establishment--and Sol Azteca consistently delivers on all fronts. The food, atmosphere, cleanliness, and genuinely welcoming staff set a high standard. Lewis, the owner, is always attentive and ensures everything runs seamlessly. After 52 years, this place continues to impress. Truly a gem--keep up the fantastic work! read more

Not only is Sol Azteca one of the best Mexican restaurants in Boston, it's one of the best restaurants in Boston, period. The food is incredible and the people are lovely. We're so lucky to have Sol Azteca in the neighborhood! read more

i liked that this place had a more local and down to earth feel. i got vegetarian enchiladas that i enjoyed and we got queso which was sort of just melted cheese but i do love cheese so can't complain. service was friendly as well read more

Sol Azteca - queso - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

With the warm summer weather, I wanted to take advantage of the warm nights and patio dining. I met up with a friend here for a couple of margs. I got a classic and the colorful ghost. My friend got two passion fruit margs. I preferred the regular marg and thought the colorful ghost was a little too sweet for me. The patio was the perfect setting and quiet. The staff kept checking in on us and respectfully let us stay until close. My only complaint was that we didn't get chips/salsa, but we didn't wonder food, so I understand. read more

Sol Azteca - colorful ghost (front) and passion fruit marg (back) - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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We came on a Sunday evening for apps and drinks. I thought the service and food (appetizers) were average but the restaurant was very cozy and romantic. Guacamole (7/10): Big portion and creamy. I love guac but I felt like this one was lacking in tang/zest. I personally like more lemon/lime in my guac, and I think it would have made it more refreshing. I also wish we got more chips to finish the guac. Higaditos (6/10): Spicy! I wasn't a fan because I don't like liver but it was nice to try. Napolitos (8.5/10): I really liked the addition of tortilla strips and cheese to the cactus. The green sauce had a nice surprising kick, and the overall dish had the perfect balance of sweet and savory. It was my favorite dish and I kept reaching back for more! read more

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One of my favorite Mexican restaurants in Boston. The price points are very reasonable, the menu is pretty traditional appealing to the local tastes. I thought the service staff was terrific, even had a brief conversation with the owner Rima who was lovely and welcoming. My orders are pretty standard for latinx foods I'm all about the nacho chips with salsa and guac for starters, if you can't get this right how's the rest of the meal going. Well the chips are nice and crisp and the salsa just the right amount of zip and couldn't make a fresher guac, great start. I go right for the burrito for my main, the chicken house special and they did not disappoint. The ingredients are nice and fresh and well balanced and filling, this is a big burrito, if you're a lite eater share it but if you're a big eater like me this is definitely goin to hit the spot. I like the area too, not exactly downtown so you don't have to play parking roulette. I've come here before a night time Sox game, close enough to walk to the park but far enough away to get easy parking. Very enjoyable spot, if Mexican food is your jam don't pass this up. read more

Food was good but not excellent - overall it was quantity over quality. Ambience was very cozy and homey, matching the style of the food. Service was excellent. Price was reasonable. read more

This place is amazing, I have been coming for years and never once been disappointed. The sopa de nopal is life changing! Outstanding food and service. read more

Loved this small restaurant right by Fenway! Our party of two was seated immediately and getting to sit outside was perfect. We ordered the deep fried quesadilla and burrito, both of which were gigantic and delicious! The food also came very quick after ordering, so just for that, I'd definitely come back. The deep fried quesadilla was soooo crunchy and entirely filled with meat and cheese. There was so much filling that I was full after eating just one. The marinated cabbage was delicious, but the beans were saltier than I'd liked. The burrito was soft and veryyy large, full of flavor. Overall, I was blown away at the portion size and will absolutely come back to taste more! read more

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This is a great restaurant - fast and super friendly server, great food and the best margarita I've had (the Cadillac Margarita). I had the daily special - shrimp in a coconut based sauce with mashed black beans (absolutely delicious), rice and a slaw salad. The sauce on the large shrimp was a great blend. My husband had the carne asada (steak and chorizo) which was also very good. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants great Mexican food. read more

This was a great spot for Mexican food. They have a very large menu. My boyfriend and I had the guacamole to start, it was a little expensive $9, but it was a lot of guacamole. They also give you salsa and will give you more chips if you ask. They had a very large drink menu as well. I had the pomegranate margarita and it was really good. For dinner I had the enchiladas verdes. It was also a lot of food. While the menu was a little expensive the service was excellent. Everyone working there was so nice and I really enjoyed this atmosphere. read more

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Ordered online so can't speak to the in-person experience, but there was a hair in our nachos. Ew.

Sol Azteca is an absolutely tried and true establishment in Boston. My family has been going here for years and they have some of the best, truly authentic mexican cuisine out there. If you are a Mole fan, you HAVE to try theirs. The complex flavors hit the nail on the head and the dish is out of this world. Their margs, chips and guac are incredible too. You can't go wrong. read more

Sol Azteca - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We were very excited to find what seemed to be an authentic Mexican restaurant to try while we visited Boston, but this was a disappointing location. We started with the guacamole and chips, which were pretty great, so we thought we were in the right place. We ordered crispy chicken tacos for the kids, mole enchiladas and chicken fajitas. The place was somewhat busy, but it took over 30 minutes to get our food, maybe closer to 45 minutes The kids tacos were NOT crispy, and were so soggy even the adults could not eat them The mole enchiladas were not bad, but the mole was definitely artisanal, to say the least. Maybe I am just used to the Puebla or Oaxaca style mole, but this was very different. If you have never had mole, you will probably like this, it's overly sweet and has overbearing hints of cinnamon and sugar. My main issue was the rice, it was dry and it was hard to chew. The chicken fajitas were average, not something worth trying again, but I give them credit for giving us corn tortillas; flour tortillas would have put this below average. The tamarind margarita was a 5/10. The best tamarind margaritas are at Papatzul in NYC, so this is how I grade them. The flavor was off, it had hints of soap, an aromatic soap, maybe lavender or something? Not great ‍ Finally, the service was the worst. The bus lady was helpful and got us our water and guac/chips quickly, but the server never checked on us once, likely left our food to over cook, thus drying the rice and making the tacos soggy, and so we never got more chips, spicy salsa or water. We should really be giving this place a 1 star. I think locals like it because there aren't other good authentic places around. Visitors might also like it if they never had Mexican food before. After trying El Centro, I think El Centro is probably better, even though that place is also an artisanal take on Mexican food. read more

Sol Azteca - Love this basement location with the outdoor seating, which is probably great on nice weather days - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Good food. Drinks like the house margarita are a bit pricy. I had the beer enchiladas which were very tasty. My wife ordered chimichangas as she has a gluten allergy. It was supposed to be gluten friendly, but she had a bit of a GI episode the next day, so I would be cautious if I were a GF person . read more

This was my second time visiting this restaurant and it definitely won't be the last! Since it was a nice evening, we decided to dine outdoors which was lovely and comfortable. After ordering, we were given some complimentary chips and salsa which were absolutely delicious and flavorful. Shortly afterwards, we received our orders of carne asada and a combination plate with enchiladas de mole and enchiladas rojas. Both meals were fresh and full of flavor. The enchiladas especially seem to be the speciality of this restaurant, and I can see why! Although the prices are on the high-end for traditional Mexican food (around $20 per plate), it was very filling and worth the experience. read more

Sol Azteca has excellent authentic food and a wonderful atmosphere. The servers are always friendly and helpful. Great choice for Mexican food. I also love its location! MBTA St Mary's stop in Brookline!! read more

Got dinner out on the patio with some friends and it was so nice out! Our waitress was so nice and was really great about coming around and checking in with us. We appreciated the free chips and salsa! I got the mole enchiladas and liked them, though I thought they could be a bit more flavorful. My friends got the fajitas and they seemed to enjoy them. Would definitely recommend for a dinner out with friends read more

Sol Azteca - Sangria, chip, guac and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Easily my favorite Mexican restaurant in Boston. To dine on the patio on a warm spring or summer night is divine. And it gets even better if you're lucky enough to have the ravishing Rema as your server supreme. read more

Friendly staff starts off the visit. Beautiful atmosphere. Quiet and relaxing dining even when packed. The staff acts like a family, they work together beautifully. The food is authentic and delicious. What more is there anything else to be said? read more

Sol Azteca - Ensalada Con Pollo and steak burrito plate - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Very happy with my fish entree with cilantro sauce at this restaurant with plus chicken rice soup and complimentary chips with salsa. Sat on the bar side which has nice mosaic design tables and bar. Service friendly too. Tamarind garnish on drink was a nice touch. read more

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Amazing food and huge portions. Didn't have any rose wine but the sauv blanc they had by the glass was great! I had a combination plate with enchiladas and tostadas and it was amazing, especially value-wise. Got plenty of leftovers and will definitely be back. inside was really cool as well, good vibe all around. read more

Went for my friend's birthday dinner. This place is so cute inside! The passion fruit and guava margaritas were delicious. I also enjoyed the steak fajitas. Portions are big and you could easily share one entree. read more

Stopped in for a night cap with some friends and the staff was great, drinks were killer, and the desert was outstanding! I got the chocolate mousse and my friends got the vanilla flan. Both were really good. Anxious to see how good the dinner is so we may be back soon to try it all from start to finish! read more

We made reservations and were seated by the bathroom. The food was mediocre for Mexican cuisine--not very authenti.

I am glad we ignored the Yelp rating on this place when looking for a Mexican restaurant to visit while in Boston. From the minute we walked in, the staff was welcoming and friendly. We sat outside on the patio, but the restaurant inside was very nice and clean! The margaritas were delicious (we ordered spicy, cadillac, watermelon, and pama) and our food was great. We have a ton of mexican restaurants at home and have tried every type of salsa out there. Sol Azteca's salsa was so good! Fresh and chunky with lots of onion and cilantro to give it amazing flavor. We also ordered Guacamole and a Nachito to share, which were also very good. In our group of six we had Fajitas (the flavor of the steak was top notch), Enchiladas Verde (so good), Tostadas and Tacos. Also, the marinated cabbage that comes with the entrees was a very good surprise. One of the combos came out incorrect, but we did not hold this against them as the food item brought was delicious. All in all, a great experience and I would go back if I visit Boston again. read more

I came to Sol Azteca for dinner one night before having to attend a night lecture. I went right when the restaurant opens at 5 PM and was seated out on the patio. The service was impeccable and the staff were extremely attentive and friendly. I ordered the Sol combination which came with the choice of two of the dinner entrée options. I chose one chicken enchilada with the mole poblano sauce and a chicken quesadilla. The entrée came with rice and beans and complementary salsa and chips. I ordered a small side of guacamole to go with my chips and salsa. The chicken enchilada with the mole sauce was phenomenal. The chicken was moist and perfectly seasoned, as was the enchilada sauce. I was not a fan of the chicken quesadilla. It was more like a deep-fried empanada and did not remind me of a quesadilla at all. The rice and beans were average. I did enjoy the salsa and the guacamole was good, however, like all Mexican restaurants in Boston, the guacamole was overpriced. All in all this is an average Mexican restaurant in Boston where the food is decent but the prices are way too high. Unfortunately, that is the case with most Mexican restaurants in Boston. read more

Sol Azteca - Chips, salsa, and a side of guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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The best for a chill dinner when you still want a great marg. Margaritas are fantastic, good staff and pretty good food. The vibes inside are very low-key but still cute. read more

Sol Azteca - Pama-rita - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The food was good. I went during a winter snowstorm and they were one of the few restaurants open. It's cozy. They have that orange-y tone inside the restaurant. Service was good. read more

Sol Azteca - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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This place is a hidden gem! The food is delicious and the waitstaff are very friendly and fast. The place gets crowded around dinner time but they are open until 11 on most days. The vibe is casual and fun. I had the passion fruit margarita and it was delicious. I definitely recommend the enchiladas mole that come with beans, rice, and Cole slaw. This is a great place for authentic Mexican food! read more

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I went with a party of 4 on Friday without a reservation at 6:30pm. We only had to wait for 10-15 minutes and we got seated at a very nice table with a nice mosaic design. Location: Very convenient location and close to the C line. Interior: There are tables outside where you can eat when the weather is warmer, but the inside is quite big. Food: When we ordered our food we got free chips and salsa (lots of cilantro) that came with our food (free refills too!) I ordered the burrito, and my friend ordered vegetarian burrito. The burritos also came with beans, rice, and coleslaw like salad. Price: For the amount of food we got, I think the price was adequate!! read more

Sol Azteca - Normal burrito and vegetarian burrito ft. Free chips - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great service - attentive and friendly. The guac and the chips+salsa were also very good. The cactus/cheese dish that I don't remember the name of now was interesting. The cactus tasted vinegary like it was pickled? First time I had cactus and I can't say I'd want it again, but not bad either! The mediocre rating comes unfortunately from the main dish. I ordered the enchiladas with mole sauce and it was just so intensely salty. The sauce and the chicken were just so salty I couldn't keep eating. The chicken was also rather dry. I love corn tortillas, and because the chicken was wrapped in corn tortillas the smell of that together with the mole sauce was so good! So it's sad to say I didn't enjoy my dish. The pickled cabbage and the seasoned rice(?) that came with it were good - if only it had maybe half the amount of saltiness on the sauce... read more

Sol Azteca - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The waitstaff was very busy, but they still took the time to make us feel cared for. I asked for a burrito to go as well as our sit-down order. When I brought the food home for my husband there was also extra chips and salsa, and a deli container of coleslaw! It was so sweet that they added those extras. I loved how even though it was busy it was still low-key and quiet. Every table seemed to have its own little nook. We will be back! read more

Average level. Actually only worths 2.5*. The Guacamole was the nice stuff here to make a start. The ingredients used tasted nice. However it is kind of sad they did not add jalapeño. The main course I had which was enchiladas de Rojas was pretty disappointed. Some part was too bland and some part was too sour. For example the salad on the side was way too sour. I could barely eat it. There was no problem with the service which kind of compensated my disappointing mood. Just sad, very sad about the food. read more

Sol Azteca - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Sol Azteca has been a fave for years and deserves a much better rating than is showing here. Drinks are solid, Sangria has a cinnamon taste and is also delightful. Guac and salsa are outstanding. Almost all the dishes I've tried I've liked. I particularly like the Pollo Veracruzano. It is hard to go wrong at this restaurant, and I've probably been 20 times to this or the Newton location over the years. read more

I went last week with colleagues from work and I left quickly after dinner and forgot to bring the receipt home with me, so I went back the next day and asked the manager to give me another copy of the receipt. He added more money to the tip (50% of what we spent) without me noticing when he printed it out again. Mediocre food, bad service, dishonest owner/manager. I have to go back for the correct receipt, but I will never go back to eat there. Avoid the place! read more