Not the best experience. Ambiance is nice but very inattentive bartenders and mediocre food. Could be so much better.

Christopher Lundsten apparently a manager there spoke to me and my family very rudely. And noticed he talks down to the staff while we were there. The food came out cold and when we informed our server she went and got this guy. He was very rude just the way he talks to people. Especially in the 'Hospitality' business. Also off putting that a Middle Ages man cozying up to the young female staff. Gross all around. Do better read more

Went here for a family dinner and overall it was a good experience. The wait staff were so nice and the food came out in an okay amount of time, the complimentary chips and salsa always help. TACOS MECHADOS Braised short rib, pickled cabbage, avocado, crema fresca, pico de gallo, flour tortilla. Flavorful and generously filled. The short rib was tender and the toppings added a nice balance. BIRRIA TACOS Beef birria on crisp grilled tortillas with grilled corn, onion, shredded cheese, radish, cilantro. The flavors were bold, but they were a little too salty for my liking. The rice and beans that came with it were amazing though. The Mexican rice was honestly the best I have ever had. SHRIMP CEVICHE Made with cucumber, tomato, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, avocado, yucca crisp. Fresh and bright, but definitely could have used more shrimp. It felt a little too heavy on the vegetables. Despite a few things I would tweak, it was a nice night overall. The staff made the experience warm and the portions were generous. read more

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We stopped in on a Friday night at 7pm and got seated quickly. Noticed a dirty napkin sitting on our bench seats and gave it to the waitress who apologized. Hostess was polite as was our service. The waitress was very friendly smiling attentive. Atmosphere was lively but not too loud and nice vibes w bar in center of restaurant. Complimentary chips with 3 types of salsas were phenomenal, perfectly spicy and unique. Before the chips were brought out the waitress asked if we wanted guac or queso. We said guac and no idea it was going to cost us $17. If I'd have known that I'd have declined but she should have mentioned that. Was annoyed when I saw the bill. I sometimes wonder if servers do that to get a bigger bill and hence bigger tip. Our food came out quickly. Husband got chicken tacos which he loved and said it was packed w chicken etc and flavorful. I felt like a vegetarian taco and was disappointed. First off I personally don't like the grainy texture of the soft taco and the mushrooms in the taco was an odd flavor. I love mushrooms but this to me was weird not sure what type it was but I didn't care for it. There was a good amount of filing and on both good size slices of avocados. Overall good experience. I would go back and try something else. read more

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Temazcal is delicious. Our whole table went with the shrimp fajitas and you just can't beat them! The red salsa, green salsa and bean dip to start with tortillas is yummy. Highly recommend and we have enjoyed the Framingham location multiple times as well! read more

Nice restaurant, great ambiance and vibe. Would be a great place to visit after work, to watch a game, etc. I went on a Sunday a little before 4:00 for dinner with my family. The food was decent. I don't think it was bad, nor do I think it was outstanding, but it was good. I had chicken enchiladas with mole sauce, which was kind of spicy. I've never had a spicy mole sauce, so I didn't expect it, and the menu description does not specify any spice levels, so it was kind of disappointing because I don't really like very spicy food. I would call it a mild spice, which is fine, but just unexpected. My wife and kids shared the chicken fajitas, and they didn't have any complaints. Again, nothing out of this world, but overall decent food. The chips were good, and I loved the salsas that came with them. We also ordered a side of queso which was OK. Here's what really made the meal not as good as it could have been: the service. Our server was very nice, but also very slow. It was not busy, but it took her a long time to really do anything that we requested. The reason being that after she would leave our table, she'd go toward the front of the restaurant to socialize and hang out with two of her work friends. I'm all for socializing at work, but at least do your job first! For example, we ordered more chips. I watched her carry the chips out of the kitchen to her socializing spot, where she stayed for several minutes, before bringing them to our table. We had to ask the food server, who was way more attentive, for an additional place setting because our server didn't do it when we asked her. In fact, every other employee appeared to actually be working efficiently aside from our server. So, overall, it's a nice place with decent food, but our server kind of ruined the mood for us. I don't have any plans to return here but I can see it being a nice spot to hang out. read more

I always enjoy the food, service and atmosphere at Temazcal at Legacy Place in Dedham. Most recently, I was here with my daughter. Our server, Amber, was friendly and professional. She helped us figure out our drinks, Blood Orange mojitos, which were tasty. My daughter ordered the chicken enchiladas, and I ordered a vegetable dish. They were both delicious and the portions were filling. We will be back! read more

Manager was a good guy created us was nice but everything else was awful waitress with full arm tattoo was annoyed she was our waitress really rude. Plates were dirty, got a drink with mint in it, the leaves were rotten. The table was sticky. Typical mall food at a premium price. Wouldn't ever come here again it was to dirty read more

This place ain't it. This menu is so far off from Mexican and none if it is good. Went for the one seemingly authentic dish and it was horrible. The enchiladas were baked with the verde sauce that cause it to just cake up and caramelize all over the sub par rice. The service was okay. The apps were nothing to write home about either. The queso with folded flour tortillas was so boring as a dish it would be served better with chips. And even then the queso was just bland. read more

Temazcal Tequila Cantina - Verde Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Dedham, Massachusetts

My overall experience going multiple times was fantastic! My friends and I really enjoyed our time there! The food was immaculate for its flavors and price. The free serving of chips & salsa was phenomenal! The chips were crunchy and the spicy salsa (red) was the best out of the three dips (verde & mole). The birria tacos were juicy and crunchy. The mole enchiladas were perfectly seasoned with salt and pepper. The enchiladas were packed with flavorful juicy chicken! The desserts had a great balance of sweetness and were filling. Majority of the entrees were reasonably priced with outstanding flavors and texture! By the way the drinks were sweet and powerful! The overall staff was really nice and takes pride in their work. Somedays I would wait a while to get assistance from the server. The overall ambiance was lively and intimate. This place is perfect for a casual/intimate date spot after shopping/working out at the mall. I would recommend going for dinner or a late night munch. read more

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Food was great but the bar service is slow and with busy attitude with few people at the bar. Third time this has happened. Need more bar help. Had to track the bartender to get service. Made for an intelaxing meal of chasing the bartender for service. Great food though. Probably won't go back. read more

The restaurant is nice on the inside and the service was excellent. The food was good. Not a fan of the shrimp ceviche, it was missing something and not a lot of shrimp. The nachos are a great app. The barrister tacos were great especially the sauce to dip them in. The rice is a little dry. I liked the black beans, but nobody else with us did. The fish tacos, the tacos mechados, and the chorizo enchiladas were all good. The prices were very good. I would recommend this restaurant. read more

LOCATION: Located in Legacy Place, there's plenty of parking. The space itself is fairly big so it can accommodate quite a few large groups. They also have a patio area as well. FOOD: Lots of drink options and food menu is quite extensive too ranging from tacos to steak to fish. My fellow diners and I shared the shrimp ceviche served with plantain chips. Both were good separately but I think their regular chips paired better with the ceviche. I ordered the short rib taco which was delicious! My fellow diners also enjoyed their meal as well: Skirt steak, fish, and birria tacos. DRINKS: I didn't try any of their alcoholic drinks but had a virgin mojito and that was fantastic ! SERVICE: We went on a Sunday afternoon and it was pretty empty! Our server was very friendly and funny. read more

All the Food was mid with the exception of The braised beef which was pretty good. Started out with 2 salsas and beans, the beans were better than the salsas. 5/10 food and 8/10 service. read more

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The best Temazcal out of the chain! I absolutely love this place. It is the best dining option at Legacy Place. The prices are a bit on the higher side, but portions are big and it is truly worth it. So many delicious items and the service is consistently spectacular. I always recommend getting the guacamole to start- it's so fresh and tasty. It's so tasty with the complimentary chips (a hearty portion too) and the 3 dips they give (refried beans in bacon fat and topped with oaxaca cheese, salsa verde (sweet), salsa rojo (spicy)). I've never tried it myself, but I heard their famous lobster guac is a fantastic option as well. I always order the chicken tacos- the portion is big enough to leave full and have some to take to-go. The chicken is so juicy and flavorful, the pico is fresh, and the crema and avocado garnish is spectacular. The Spanish rice with corn is always hot and flavorful, and the black beans are the best with Oaxaca are the best I've ever had. I always put the lime on everything too. I am getting hungry just writing this review. They also have a bunch of delicious menu items such as the fajitas, quesadilla, and fish tacos. Highly recommend if you're at legacy place. ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. read more

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Worst customer service and the bartenders are terrible. They make snap judgements and act as if they own the restaurant. Avoid this place at all costs until they have better staff! read more

Excellent variety - especially since most Mexican restaurants stay true to the basics! I had the Salmon Tacos that came in a lettuce wrap (great because I am trying to stay away from bread and bread-like foods)! Outstanding quality of freshness and taste! Service was spot on and ambience also great! read more

Temazcal Tequila Cantina - Grilled Salmon Tacos LETTUCE WRAPPED, MANGO, JICAMA, ORANGE AGAVE, AVOCADO, CORN SALSA - Mexican Near Me - Dedham, Massachusetts

Went here to kill time since Kings had a 2-3 hour wait. Just got some apps which weren't bad. Their chips and salsa comes with a smooth refried bean thing, a sweet green salsa and slightly spicy red salsa. None of them were too great but at least it was free. The empanadas are good - I liked the slaw that came with it. The drinks are pretty overpriced for not being in the city though. I came here a long time ago and we actually got dinner but I remember it being pretty good. Would come back for a full meal some other time read more

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I don't know how this place doesn't score better on Yelp. The food was excellent. Drinks were enjoyable. The service was impressive. My wife and I attended a tequila tasting tonight with appetizers and cocktails. The manager showed a great attention to detail by altering the appetizers to meet my wife's dietary needs. The food was all very good and drinks were delicious. The restaurant also has a great mezzanine area and warm lighting throughout the dining room. This was our first experience at Temazcal and it did not disappoint. We will be back. Thank you for a great night. read more

I stepped into this place after a night of bowling. Upon first approaching, I ordered my drink with the gentleman, and then a female came to confirm the drink I ordered. They then took over 20 minutes to serve two shots of Patron. My sister was on the phone with my other sister, telling her how much she wanted to bring her to this establishment, so we were trying to find out the time that it would close. The young lady at the bar with the curly hair stated to us that the last call was at 10:30. Mind you, this is something that she just said as we were asking typical questions. So when it was 10:15, I asked for another glass of cab, she told me the bar was closed, and she just finished telling us that that last call is at 10:30. Her exact words were I won't serve you, my reply was I appreciate your service and then just took it next door. read more

Temazcal Tequila Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Dedham, Massachusetts

Not Mexican food. The service was fine, but the food was mediocre at best. It's like the chef ate at a Mexican restaurant at some point and thought it'd be a good idea to imitate. Come for the atmosphere, stay for the steamed fajitas. read more

Not only dishonest but also unhygienic -- the waiter mistakenly handed our dishes to the party next to us, the party told him that they did not touch the food and he took the dishes back to the kitchen. He then returned in 1-2 minutes with the same dishes, looked over at us, and handed the dishes to a different waitress to give to us. No one said anything to us about the mix-up. We were too shocked to say anything and ended up eating it anyway. read more

I'm quite surprised by the low review for this restaurant - we ended up here after the power was out at the restaurant we had planned to go to for lunch. There was plenty of seating, and we opted for a high top table by the windows. Our server was great, and for those that have read my reviews before, one of my favorite things to do is ask the server which dish may be better if I'm debating about what to order. Enchilada or tacos? Tacos. Ended up with the fish tacos - which they can grill, blacken or fry (the menu only notes fried). They were very good - two generously portioned flour tacos packed with fish, pickled cabbage, avocado, pico de gallo, and chipotle aioli. Lots of flavors and the perfect amount of spice. I'm also not a huge black bean fan, so asked if I could swap it out - and was offered the Mexican street corn as a sub for a side (delicious, flavorful, smothered in a spicy sauce and lots of cheese). We started with salsa, and guacamole, with chips, which was very tasty. The service was really good, and the food was delicious. Will absolutely be back. read more

Temazcal Tequila Cantina - Fish tacos (blackened), sub street corn as the side - Mexican Near Me - Dedham, Massachusetts

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If I were to come back I would stick to just drinks and chips. Food was very okay. It was a little bit when we came, but not overly so. There was no wait, when the restaurant next door had almost an hour wait. The chips and salsa that came out first were the best part. Overall food was okay, and very overpriced for what was served. read more

Temazcal Tequila Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Dedham, Massachusetts

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I was honestly surprised by how good Temazcal in Dedham was. The atmosphere was fun, but what really stood out was the staff--everyone was incredibly helpful and friendly. I made a mistake with my order (totally my fault), but our waitress didn't hesitate--she was super attentive and resolved it right away without making a big deal out of it. Also... the calamari. My friend ordered it, but I ended up eating the whole thing--oops. It was that good. Definitely didn't expect to love it that much. Highly recommend for both the service and the food! read more

This is 3 stars overall. The service is inconsistent. I've been several times, and your experience depends on your server. I went a couple of days ago, and my server was fantastic. She got behind for a few minutes--after all, it was a Friday night. She was entertaining and relatable. The food was rather bland. My party enjoyed the fish tacos but the short rib tacos and grilled veggies needed more seasoning. The location is great because of the movie theater and bowling alley in the plaza. You have the option to eat outside or inside. We sat in between. The ambiance outside is enhanced by small open flames. read more

Temazcal Tequila Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Dedham, Massachusetts

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The restaurant itself is a really nice space that's divided into multiple sections. They have an outdoor covered patio, a bar area, a main dining room, and an upstairs room that overlooks the restaurant that would be a nice space for a private party. The service was friendly but slow and the food was disappointing. I ordered the chopped salad and the presentation was very dated and arranged in a way that made it difficult to eat. A friend got the short ribs with mac and cheese, which he enjoyed, and another friend got the veggie tacos, beans, and rice which they said was just okay. We also ordered the chips that came with 3 dipping sauces as an appetizer and split some desserts. All in all a very average meal. Additionally, there were several lightbulbs burnt out in the bathroom, one sink didn't work, and the soap dispensers were empty - all of these things felt out of place compared to how bright and clean the rest of the restaurant was. read more

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Food tastes great and service is great. would def go back for dinner and drinks! Great local spot.

The sangria was good my friend and I both had 2 rounds. We stopped by for app. Guac was fantastic. service was slow and bartender was unenthusiastic which is why I'm giving it 4 stars. We were getting up from our chairs trying to signal we were ready to go because we couldn't get her attention. Not a deal breaker but as a bartender myself I feel she should have been more aware. read more

This use to be one of my favorites spots a few years back and a lot has changed since then. The last 2 times I visited I has such a poor experience Unfortunately I will not be returning to Temazcal. The Mexican food does not taste authentic, I got a Mexican salad, it was flavorless and not good. As soon as our waitress arrived we asked if we can switch our table and she said it was reserved, however table was empty the entire time we were there. This place is good for drinks and chips ONLY! the price would be worth it if the food was actually good. read more

Nice set up at the bar.Tv's for the games.Bar service was friendly and spot on.Food was really good. Margaritas could have been a little heavier on the pour. Overall good time. read more

Temazcal Tequila Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Dedham, Massachusetts

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Great drinks but horrible service. The bar was full so I expected I needed patience. But I watched two couples be served before me and I had sat down before them. The bartender never offered me chips and salsa and waited until she saw my empty drink glass to ask me if I wanted to order anything else. They need more than one bartender on busy nights and to train them to be ATTENTIVE. You cannot tell how anyone is going to spend their money just by looking at them. I'll stick to the seaport location if I choose to go there again. I'd rather give my money to Alcapulcos. read more

I haven't been here since the year Temazcal opened but I really enjoyed my quick/light dinner here! Our bartender Rafael mentioned to us that the corn chowder was originally a special menu item introduced about a month ago, but due to the feedback decided to add it to their regular menu. Thank goodness for that, I'll probably end up picking up just an order of soup to go in the future, thats how much I enjoyed it! The carne empanadas were delicious! One of the most disappointing things are empanadas that aren't stuffed as much as they have room for -- that isn't a problem here! It was filling where my friend and I both had our own and it felt like the perfect portion. *not pictured* I ordered an espresso martini but without the Irish creme, Rafael (our bartender) made the most amazing espresso martini I've had so far. He was very knowledgeable about the tequila options at the bar as well and honest with his opinion on what to try. He honestly made the experience even more enjoyable for my friend and I. Can't wait to come back and explore the menu some more. read more

Temazcal Tequila Cantina - Corn Chowder - Mexican Near Me - Dedham, Massachusetts

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Obsessed with their queso. A good place to hang out or get a drink and an app before or after shopping/a movie.

Service was excellent. Let's get that out of the way first. I think the downfall of this place is 2 things, the price and the quantities. We got chips and salsa with guac and queso to start and the queso was good, guac was too, but the salsas were just ok. The verde was basically flavorless, the hot was not hot at all. The middle bacon and cheese was was just ok. I had fajitas and the massive pile of peppers and onions while appreciated was over cooked and very soft. The chicken was great. The put a tiny slice of avacado in it that I felt should be more, or just left off. The additional toppings were just ok. The slaw, I really liked. The rice was dry and flavorless. And it was very over priced. While my marg was good, it wasn't $15 good. Same for the food.. good, but not at all for what we paid. I like it. I like the atmosphere and I loved the service, but with so many Mexican places out there, there's just much better options. read more

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So only went to this place for drinks - had the hasta muerte cocktail - very watered down drink. Did not get food. Staff was nice and attentive. I really liked the vibe with the warm lights and the music. I wouldn't mind going back to try the food ( and perhaps update my review) read more

Ordered takeout... spent $75 and ordered guacamole. Got home and there's no chips. I called and was told it doesn't come with chips LOL. When has anyone ever spent $15 on guacamole to eat with their bare hands. The manager Pablo continued to argue with me over the phone about it saying i should've separately ordered chips and salsa if i wanted chips. Refused to refund me for the guacamole. Anytime I've ordered guacamole in person they've always given me chips. Will absolutely never dine here again. Horrible customer service and spending $15 for a scoop of guacamole and nothing to eat it with is a total ripoff. read more

First off me and my friend , Harley came here for some Great food and drinks my sulubre drink I had was amazing , the chips and salsa was incredible & tasty , The chicken fajitas was out of this world , our sever Tyler was the sweetest and she was incredible and so sweet and offered great choices , my friend Harley enjoyed her margaritas and tacos and queso and Tyler was amazing with giving Harley recommendations to accommodate her food allergy we will be coming back read more

Don't waste your time. Food was gross (we went with 10 people and no one enjoyed their meal - so that says it all). Service was slow and just... bad (a meal that should have been an hour and a half took 3 hours - 30 minutes just waiting for the check is an eternity especially with small kids). Literally nothing redeeming about this place, will never go back. read more

Came here for lunch with my "sister". Had no expectations going in except good service and complimentary chips and salsa. Both were accomplished!!! Our waiter was very friendly and assertive. We were given as many servings of chips and salsa as our hearts desired. So important!!! Our entrees were good too. Nothing too exciting or surprising to report ... but would definitely go again if craving this and in the area. read more

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