Authentic Mexican fare Guacamole is made fresh in front of you Tuna tartare was fresh and with a kick Drinks are average priced Tacos were soft and tender not dry Fajitas were melt in your mouth juicy not dry Great place to go to read more

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The burrata nachos are a must order. The perfect combination of chili crunch and soft cheese with peppers and chips. The fajitas were average and the margs were good. Service was . The ambiance was busy as expected. Would come back for the nachos solely. read more

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Love the vibes & food here! I've been here a few times now and always have to get the Tableside guac. The decor is super cute & I like that the windows can be open in warmer weather. They no longer have the crudo on the menu, which was my fave, but I really like the tuna poke nachos too. The charred pineapple marg is also delish! read more

Toca Chida Casa Sociale - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Food was pretty solid. The pulled chicken rings was very good. The service was meh it didn't seem that busy but kind of took awhile for them to come around. The fajitas were okay, nothing amazing. But I enjoyed the nachos and tacos a lot! read more

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Toca Chida is a great addition to Assembly Row! It's a fun and lively spot and a great place to meet with friends and family. We recently visited on a Friday during their free taco special they offer every day between 4-6 pm with a drink purchase. We started with the Sangria Flight and Margarita Flight, which were all refreshing and had a nice variety of flavors. For our free tacos we got the Chicken Tinga which had a great balance of spice and tenderness and the Fried Chicken was crispy and satisfying. The Fried Chicken taco was definitely a little heavier than the Chicken Tinga. As someone who can be weird with restaurant chicken, the chicken here was cooked to perfection and was not rubbery or chewy. We also had the table-side guacamole and chips - OMG so good. The guac had the perfect amount of kick and the chips were perfectly salted. The quesadilla was average but good. It wasn't super busy when we went in but around 6/7pm it started to fill in more. Great spot for a casual hangout and was even told they're one of the only spots open late in Assembly. The service was friendly and attentive. read more

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This is a cool spot to come have snacks and drinks. The food is ok. The service is good and the ambiance is even better. The sangria flight were pretty good. read more

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guac was ok Sliders were ok but they put nacho cheese Calamari was over cooked and smelled fishy Shrimp was ok Drinks w were good Pineapple Margarita had pineapple purée nice touch Blood orange was good Strawberry was good Service from host was great we were told 4-6pm free taco at the bar with purchase of drink Table side guacamole and server was great and fast Bartender was busy but she was great too Ambiance 10/10 read more

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Came here for my bday dinner with friends. Requested a booth during the reservation and upon arrival was given a table. Luckily they were able to accommodate a booth but not the one I desired. Food is small plates so I'll be honest we left hungry but food was pretty good. I suggest getting a couple of things to split with friends. I liked my empanadas and the chips with queso were good. Good vibes and aesthetically pleasing for insta pics. read more

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I was coming off a one week fast and this was the absolute BEST way to do it! The table side guacamole, the delicious queso, incredibly flavorful crunchy shrimp!!! EVERYTHING was beyond what I expected. I went here last Sunday and gave myself 6 days before reviewing to make sure my 5 review isn't just based on the fact that I was beyond hungry when I went here and it is not. Toca is hands down my new favorite restaurant!!!! I have been trying to find a reason to gather my friends so we can return and at this point, simply eating their food again is reason enough! read more

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Toca Chida is a gorgeous spot that opened up recently in assembly row! Definitely has a fun vibe and I was excited to try it. We decided to do some small plates and tacos to share. Ceviche was super fresh and loved the shrimp tacos I got. Definitely recommend leaving space for tres leches cake at the end too. Although the restaurant is gorgeous, I felt like for the food we got, it was pretty pricy. The tacos were good but not super big. Also, it felt like the service was rushed even though it wasn't very busy. Definitely would want to give it another try though later! read more

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I came in with pretty low expectations, I've been disappointed by so many new places in Boston that have 10/10 vibes and 1/10 food. HOWEVER, this place was not that. We started with the sangria and margarita flights, and ended up getting full size sangrias in each flavor after. There's a flavor for every taste, so I highly recommend starting with the flight. We then proceeded to get almost every small plate and taco on the menu. Everything was shockingly good. I'd especially recommend the table-side guac, Sinaloa Sliders, and fried chicken tacos (don't knock it till you try it!). The food is pretty pricey, but honestly it was worth it and to be expected in a brand new space at Assembly Row. They had everything -- food, service, and vibes. It is like a perfect in-between of Bartaco and Lolita's read more

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The food was great! Tons of great margarita flavors, my favorite was the Poblano Escobar (spicy cucumber). The service was really good but the thing that stands out the most is the ambiance. The vibe in there is really cool and worth checking out! read more

Toca Chida at Assembly Row is a cute, spacious spot with plenty of parking. The menu offers a good selection of tacos, dips, salads, and drinks.(the menu isn't large). I tried the shrimp tacos with a Caesar salad, while my partner had the short rib and pork carnitas tacos. The portions were generous, especially the meat, which made it worth the price. We shared the guacamole, which was delicious. Overall, I'd definitely recommend Toca Chida for small bites and drinks. We stopped by on a Sunday evening, wasn't busy and the server was very attentive. read more

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I came to Toca Chida with a friend last Saturday to grab lunch before seeing a movie at Assembly Row which is a 2 minute walk from the restaurant. This was a lovely place to enjoy the holidays since the restaurant was nicely lit up with decorations, which put me in the holiday spirit. We were very impressed with the service, ambience and most importantly, the food! Our server was helpful and patient in suggesting substitutions for dishes on the menu to accommodate my low carb dietary preferences. Instead of getting a taco, I ordered the Roasted Brussel Sprouts Salad and asked for Braised Short Rib on the salad. I was pleased that the portion size of protein was enough to fill me up. My friend ordered the sliders which she said were delicious and we both got mocktails. (I have to say their non-alcoholic beverage options are delicious)! For dessert, my friend ordered some kind of incredible fried banana dish with vanilla ice cream. I took a few bites and dare I say this was the best ice cream I've ever tasted in my life. I asked what brand it is and they said it's "Giffords" which is made in Maine. I will definitely come back here next time I'm in Assembly Row. Five stars all around! read more

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Came for lunch. Nice ambiance. Waitress was friendly and helpful with our questions. Sangria was not very good. No flavor. Pineapple margarita was ok. Nothing special. Guacamole was very good. Salsa mediocre and no free refills. Only free refills on the chips. We had the pork tacos and fish tacos. Both pretty good, not the best I've had. We won't rush back, especially with the high prices. read more

The service and the food were great! I ordered the crispy shrimp tacos. The shrimp were cooked perfectly! Each taco had the right amount of shrimp and filling. Everyone else also enjoyed their meals. We'd all come back! read more

Very cute vibes and ambience, though the music was a little loud. The margaritas were delicious but also strong! Highly recommend the chicken tinga tacos and the fried chicken tacos. Staff were very friendly and attentive. It was bustling for a Friday night but no wait time for a table! Definitely will be coming back! read more

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I was so excited to see a new spot coming to Assembly row. The ambiance and vibe inside Toca Chids is definitely part of the appeal. Its beautiful and super fun. I would say the vibe and service were 10/10 but the some of the food could use just a little work which I think will come in time. The nachos and fried shrimp were super delicious. The quesadilla was tasty but a little burnt, and the tacos were also very tasty but the carnitas were a little bit dry. Overall it was a good experience and i'll definitely be back to try more! read more

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Went to lunch Sunday with my GFBBF. We got quack tableside. That was good. But needed more chips.I got the crispy shrimp tacos. They were great. GF got the chicken tinga tacos, she liked. Service by Camelia was great. She had great energy & was very friendly. Was wondering why no boritos or rice on the menu? read more

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This place is adorable! I absolutely loved the aesthetic for a girls night. I went here with five of my girl friends and we shared a bunch of different plates. The chicken empanadas were a real standout! The sweet corn was very good as well. The I got a cocktail and it was pretty good as well. My friends each got the margarita flights and they were larger than expected! Still such a good experience overall read more

Fun atmosphere with a chic ambience but the food was lack luster. I wasn't expecting too much from this restaurant, certainly wasn't expecting it to be authentic Mexican food, wasn't too surprised at the prices of things, given it's in assembly row. That being said with how expensive the food items were, the first thing that we noticed was that the tables, chairs, and my water glass were all dirty with old pieces of food stuck to them, which made a bad first impression. The queso dip was good but it tasted like Tostitos dip from the glass jar (not a bad thing, but pricey for the taste). The chips served with the queso were good with a thick texture and a good amount of salt on them. A second batch of chips were served to us in what looked like a leather napkin rolled up to be a chip bag. Cute presentation but I had to wonder how they cleaned these and how often... My boyfriend's cocktail was served almost immediately, and we assumed that the cocktails are made in batches. The drink was sweet and pretty good. We ordered a short rib dish, which was flavorful and the meat was perfectly tender, and a quesadilla with pork carnitas, which was okay. The meat was really greasy and lacking flavor. I wish it came with a side of salsa or something to add something more to it. I was thinking of getting the tacos but couldn't justify paying $11 for two small tacos. Our servers were nice and fairly attentive. I don't think I would come back here or recommend this spot to others as there are many other places to try in assembly row. read more

Came for a round of margaritas on Friday afternoon- I tried the spicy one and it was refreshing with a small kick. My bf tried a mezcal margarita which had a nice amount of smokiness. After talking to the bartender, I'd like to come back when it's colder and try their mezcal old fashioned. We also had the guacamole prepared tableside & enjoyed the open windows looking outside. The restaurant itself had a nice modern vibe with well-chosen decor. Overall, I'd like to come back and explore more options on the menu since I'm always on the lookout for solid Mexican food. read more

Ordered a "sheet pan" of nachos and received a small round pan of chips (not piled up). I wish I had taken a picture of the nachos when we were served, but we were so distracted. I didn't think about it. But you will see the picture below of the pan with a glass beside it for hopefully some perspective. Because of this and saw dinner portions were on the smaller side, we left just having drinks and an app. I used to go to this resturant a lot before Covid. Be sure to ask for a bar napkin!! read more

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Great ambiance. They decor is on point and the vibe is great. We just need the bar and kitchen to catch up. We orders the roasted chicken and salmon and both entrees were bland and uninspired. Salmon entree was over oiled and under seasoned. Chicken entree was underscored and blah. Chalula hot sauce was the only saving grace. Bartenders need to taste their drinks. We got an overly sweet margarita flight and the other cocktails were extra tart. I'm gonna give them a second chance but my next visit will be small plates and tequila on the rocks! read more

Travis was great as the bartender and the food was excellent. Spicy cocktails very good too. read more

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The food is amazing, the ambiance is beautiful, and the service is perfect. I recommend this restaurant as it is the greatest restaurant I've been to in a long time. I recommend sitting in the front by the window in the bench. The seats are very comfortable. 10/10! read more

Wow! This place was 100/10. Great place for happy hour or apps/drinks. The vibe is great here with an open concept to the outside and a large bar area. The service was great, would definitely come back!! read more

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Food was tasty and drink was great. The server was very attentive and friendly. Got the fried chicken tacos and really liked it- definitely needs another side so the rice and beans filled me up. read more

Excellent!!!! Margaritas and sweet corn were delicious!! Friendly staff and great decor. Highly recommend!

This place is great! The nachos were delicious and tacos come two to an order which was a great deal! Margs were delicious! We will definitely be back. read more

I love the ambience as soon as you walk in. I loved the guacamole ( we ordered spicy and it was NOT spicy whatsoever) however, it was light and fresh and made tableside. Would absolutely get that every time I come here. I enjoyed the cocktails/margaritas. We loved the sweet corn app as well- very tasty. None of us liked any of the tacos we tried. The birria tacos had no dipping sauce to go with them which to me, is a staple with birria tacos. The shrimp tacos had no flavor and we all agreed we do not like corn tortillas- we all prefer flour. IN CONCLUSION; i would come back for apps and drinks while sitting at the bar- no entrees. read more

Really good Mexican food, good cheap beers and great service. This is a great new addition to the assembly area.

Service was good but food was just okay and all cocktails are pre made which I don't love. Ambiance was great they did a great job aesthetically but could improve food and drinks. Worth a visit though read more

We were a bit worried since the place was pretty quiet on a summer Saturday evening- but were pleasantly surprised! We tried the table side guacamole (we asked for medium-spicy and it was on point) and the tomato burrata nachos (I am a vegetarian), both were really amazing! We also got the mushroom quesadilla which was good but a bit dry - wish we had saved some guac for dipping. Lots of fun drinks! The vibe/decor/music was great! We sat at the bar, waitstaff was friendly and very attentive (the bar seats were pretty full so they were busy). The manager stopped by to chat for a minute and he and the hostesses all said good bye when we left. We will definitely be back! read more

Amazing food and manager!! They are working to get more of a GF/ celiac safe menu however what we were able to try was absolutely delicious! HIGHLY recommend the grilled oysters read more

Great girls night spot for ambiance and seating ! Service was great! However, the menu felt limited. There were few gluten free options, particularly for apps and dessert. Mexican dinner options were limited to tacos, no sides (rice, beans etc). Food was fresh and prepared well. I would return for drinks and apps but maybe skip as a dinner option. read more

This place looks nice on the outside, but the service, food, and drinks were well below par. It took about 35 minutes to get our drinks (literally just margaritas!). The Chips and salsa was $8 and we might have gotten about 2 oz of salsa with 15 chips. Drink was so bad we had to return it to the bar. The bartenders routinely try each drink they make and all huddle around to taste test each others. Weird dynamic. Super slow service. Will not be going again. read more

The target audience for this restaurant is girls looking to catch up with their friend that saw this place on Instagram. Interesting decor and tasty apps, but smaller portions on the pricier side (especially for Mexican). This place is decent for a drink or two with some apps, but with so many other options in the area, it isn't worth a return visit. read more

Really enjoyed our first stop here. Both of our cocktails were great and then we loved the selection of south and Central American beers. Queso and soup were great. read more