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On the Border Mexican Cafe

1519 Silas Deane Hwy, Rocky Hill, CT 06067-1303
860-899-1670
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Ranked #11 of 58 restaurants in Rocky Hill
Price range: €1 - €16
Cuisines: Mexican
Most recent review
- 11 May 2013
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Rocky Hill, Connecticut
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

The food, drink, and staff were excellent! There always seem to be customers here. So, we tried it out. Now I know why!

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Cromwell, Connecticut
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40 restaurant reviews
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

I brought my family for dinner and the food was outstanding. My wife and I had the Superior Platter, which was like a Mexican sampler. It was delicious and there was enough to bring home for another meal. Their chips and salsa are the best around too.

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Richmond, VA
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10 restaurant reviews
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

One of two restaurants within walking distance of the Hampton Inn of Rocky Hill. Typical chain Mexican, certainly reasonably priced and service was friendly but spotty. The first night I was there was very noisy, with numerous kids running around. The second night there was business meeting in one of their rooms so they were actually backed up with 10... More

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Englewood, New Jersey
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

We ate ate at this restaurant during our recent visit to the area. The restaurant was right next to our hotel the Hampton and within walking distance!! The food was great and the bar was hopping!! Our group really enjoyed the service and atmosphere. Typical On the Border restaurant!!

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81 restaurant reviews
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

You pretty much know what you are going to get at On The Border. Fajitas, chips and salsa decent service reasonable prices. It typically draws a good crowd as it is right off the highway but many of the locals come here too as it is consistent.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2012 via mobile

Went there for dinner and it was a nice experience. There was hardly anyone there when we went, had an early dinner around 3:30 since we went all day without eating. Was considering getting an alcoholic beverage, but since the prices weren't listed and judging by the prices of the food, I wasn't going to risk paying $5 or more... More

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Cromwell, Connecticut
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2012

On the Border is pretty much your average Mexican Restaurant,however the Chips and the Queso Dip are great!! Also enjoyed the Margarita's in a Shaker.

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Killingworth, CT
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50 restaurant reviews
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2012

Ate here in the aftermath of the hurricane while we were staying in a motel nearby. The food was actually tasty and not typical New England/gringo-style bland Mexican food. The service was excellent. And the pitcher of margaritas was perfect. We upgraded to Patron, added fresh lime juice, and got two good drinks for each of the three of us... More

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Plymouth, Massachusetts
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76 restaurant reviews
82 helpful votes 82 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2012

Like most chain restaurants, On the Border franchises can be good, bad, or indifferent, depending on the skills of the local management. The Rocky Hill location is actually far better than some other locations I have eaten in over the years. We last ate there about ten years ago and decided to give it another try while in the area... More

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Hartford, Connecticut
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72 restaurant reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2012

Not only is the food terrible, this restaurant always looks dirty and smells funny. Ive given it a few chances, but im done, also the margaritas are a rip off. Theres hardly any liquor in them at all.

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