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Border Cafe

32 Church St, Cambridge, MA 02138-3730
(617) 864-6100
Ranked #19 of 416 restaurants in Cambridge
4.0 of 5 stars 152 Reviews
Price range: €1 - €15
Cuisines: Southwestern, Cajun & Creole, Mexican
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Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Groups, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
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lostmyluggage
Wayland, Massachusetts, US
Senior Contributor
34 reviews
32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

When I worked in the conference business in Boston I used to send our conference attendees that had brought their families with them to Boston, over to the Border Cafe. (I have to admit that I'd never eaten there myself.) Well, one day my husband and I decided to give it a try. It was a fun place with lots... More

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ellie f
boston
Contributor
20 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

Delicious margaritas. Excellent service. Fun atmosphere. Huge servings. It's a stand by for a good meal in Harvard Sq. More

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Aleksandar M
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

I know what great mexican is and this comes nearly close. The staff is down to earth and the prices are very reasonable. The empanadas are to die for and i couldn't stop with the chips and guac. If youre near Harvard and want great texmex this is your spot! More

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ABostonTripper
Boston, Ma
Contributor
18 reviews
21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

Have been coming here for yrs, even after my undergrad yrs, when I'm in the area. Food's fine, prices are reasonable, portions generous. Food tends to be on the spicy side, be warned that if you don't have much heat tolerance, ask lots of questions before ordering. More

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kcarr45726
Boston, Massachusetts
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

Food and service is outstanding... been going here for years. More

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hay3319
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012

This is one of our favorite places to eat when in Boston! Really good Mexican food including warm chips and spicy salsa and the drinks are huge! The service is always excellent. Very reasonably priced for a ton of food! Who would have guessed Cambridge had great Mexican food? More

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cyrswvr
Contributor
13 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

I went by myself and was happy with my experience. Food was good, beer was good, and the bartender did an excellent job of dealing with an unruly customer. More

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Carlie M
Boston, Massachusetts
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

Margs!!! Definitely worth the trip. parkings tough but the food and drinks are more than worth it! More

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mamaforadventure
Cambridge, MA
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

Average food but prices are average too. Fun with kids also. Drinks are not made with real juice. The margaritas have bar mix. Portions are huge. Great place to pop into after a movie next door. More

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French001
Paris, France
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

I have been there three times with friends and I have always had a good time. I'm not an expert at all in Mexican cuisine so I cannot say if it's real Mexican or Tex-mex but I have always enjoyed what I ordered there. I am still surprised by the size of meals in the US and portions are huge... More

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