Cantina La Mexicana

(617) 776-5232

247 Washington St
Somerville, MA 02143 42.379575 -71.093945

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Neighborhood: Prospect Hill

cantinalamexicana.com

Price:

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Last updated 1.28.11

Category:

Bars & Clubs, Restaurants, Catering, Karaoke Singers

Payment Methods:

Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Local Favorite, Hidden Find, Family Style Dining, Lunch Spot, Group Dining, Cheap Eats, Carry Out

Cuisine:

Fast Food, Mexican

Bar & Club Special Features:

Live Music

Smoking Permitted:

No

What People Are Saying About Cantina La Mexicana

Featured Review

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Contributor

As with true taquerias, Cantina La Mexicana's sauces are minimal (more like condiments, really), but that doesn't take away from savory authentic treats like tamales and chalupas. Prices are exceptionally low, as most patrons can fill-up for under $5. After ordering at the counter, patrons take a seat in the colorful dining area. Other popular items among the lengthy menu include tortas, flautas and quesadillas. – – Photo courtesy of Cantina La Mexicana

Editor's Tips

The Extras:
The restaurant is said to serve some of the best tamales in the New England area.
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. This was singularly the BEST mexican food I have had in Boston, hands-down.
  2. You HAVE to try this place if you like mexican food, you'll NEVER go to a Qdoba or Chipotle again!
  3. Roberto catered a party for us for 60 with fabulous food.
  4. Nachos with fresh onions, beans and cheese, enchiladas stuffed with grilled veggies, soft-shelled tacos-- they were all impeccable and made fresh right in front of our eyes.
  5. The food is amazing and the prices are fantastic.
  6. The people who work there are so nice and the food is simply delicious.
  7. The food was made right there, fresh ingredients and was VERY tasty!
  8. The food is great, and the price is right!
  9. Great food, great price!
  10. Focus on the food and you'll be happy.
  11. The chicken mole was a big hit.
  12. The food was delicious and plentiful.
  13. It's the best place for tamales, tacos, chiles rellenos, you name it.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. It's the best place for tamales, tacos, chiles rellenos, you name it.
service
100.0% positive
  1. The people who work there are so nice and the food is simply delicious.
value
100.0% positive
  1. Great food, great price!
  2. The food is great, and the price is right!
  3. The food is amazing and the prices are fantastic.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/16/07

Fresh Food and Juice, Affordable, Casual

by kendrapit at Citysearch

We just got back from this place in Union Sq. and will definately be back soon! The food was made right there, fresh ingredients and was VERY tasty! I had the tamale plate (4.50) an a pork taco (2.00) and my boyfriend had a small burro (4.50, it weighed about 2 lbs.). On they way out everything had been so good I decided to try a house made juice. It was AMAZING, I had the mango and blackberry... very fresh and sweet. Total damage wth a water and soda: UNDER $15$!! You HAVE to try this place if you like mexican food, you'll NEVER go to a Qdoba or Chipotle again!

  • Pros: Cheap, Fresh Juice and Ingredients, Quick
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/29/05

Great for Catering!

by judyeat at Citysearch

Roberto catered a party for us for 60 with fabulous food. He helped us choose the menu and made some off-menu veggies for us when we requested that. The chicken mole was a big hit. The food was delicious and plentiful. The price could not be beat. I sent a friend who was organizing a last minute party for 40 and Roberto catered that on a few days notice. She was also delighted with the food and service.

  • Pros: great catering, inexpensive, delicious
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/16/05

Wow

by buddy88bea at Citysearch

Excellent Mexican food and right in the neighborhood. Not great seating or ambience, but its so cheap it's probably cheaper to eat here than cook for yourself. The people who work there are so nice and the food is simply delicious. Definitely worth checking out.

  • Pros: Excellent food
  • Cons: off the beaten path
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/24/05

Delicious cheap eats

by foodie976 at Citysearch

This was singularly the BEST mexican food I have had in Boston, hands-down. Nachos with fresh onions, beans and cheese, enchiladas stuffed with grilled veggies, soft-shelled tacos-- they were all impeccable and made fresh right in front of our eyes. A hole in the wall, this taqueria comes highly recommended for good reason.

  • Pros: Inexpensive, Delicious
  • Cons: Basic surroundings
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/14/05

Excellent food and service!

by heliotropx at Citysearch

Taqueria La Mexicana is where I go when I need some good home-cooking. It's the best place for tamales, tacos, chiles rellenos, you name it. I've also had Taqueria cater my organization's event at Harvard for several years now, and I am never disappointed! More than enough food of the highest quality and service is prompt!

The Details on Cantina La Mexicana

Place Categories:

  • great mexican food
  • fantastic price
  • good homecooking
  • best cambridge
  • happy focus
  • fresh ingredients
  • fresh beans
  • fresh cheese
  • fresh right
  • delicious people
  • big hit
  • best place
  • fresh onions
  • all impeccable nachos