This review falls around three and a half to four stars. We stopped into Alma Cantina while hanging out in town for the World Cup festivities. With all of the visitors here for the tournament, it's no surprise that the place was hopping. We got carded at the door and made our way inside. We initially found a small table towards the back, which were the only seats available when we walked in. After waiting at the table for several minutes, some seats at the bar opened up and we seized the opportunity to sit there instead. We ordered some margaritas, namely the house margarita and a coconut margarita. They were fine. We also ordered the triple dip (chips with salsa, guac and queso), a quesadilla and the birria tacos. Even though they were extremely busy, the food came out quickly. I didn't try the quesadilla but my boyfriend devoured it, so I think it's safe to say he liked it. The birria tacos were pretty solid. Only two of them on the plate but they were super juicy and a stuffed pretty generously. I liked the triple dip the best though, particularly the queso and guacamole. It's definitely very expensive for everything we got; this is likely because the place is located in a very touristy area of the city. For just two margaritas and three food items, it cost over $100. They also had us pay for everything before we received the food, though I get that this is probably because of how many people were there for the World Cup and ordering drinks to go. Overall a decent spot to have a drink, split a couple of appetizers and watch a game. read more

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Quality birria tacos. Meat was super tender, great ratios. Only downside was the side of rice. A bit bland. But everything else was perfect. Great service as well. read more

Worst customer service ever. Take a few steps to the left and go to Tiki Cove instead. Better food, drinks, and staff. This place. I ordered vegan tacos. I got brought chips with this gross vegan cheese unmelted and everything was ICE COLD. Even the plate. They also brought out sour cream even though I ordered a vegan meal. I waited 20 minutes for a waitress to check on me and I told her I wanted to send it back and order something else. She said she had to wait for her manager to get in to ask him. Um what? So now I've been there over 45 mins. Finally a clueless manager comes out and I try to order vegan fajita tacos. It takes 7 times of ordering before he stops saying "chicken" and finally ours the order in only to come back and tell me the rice is made with chick broth despite it being in the menu as a vegan item. He says he'll bring black beans on the side instead. Ok whatever. Out comes the tacos and they look like dog crap. Do not recommend at all. The staff is SO rude too. The waitress was acting like a rude high school student. read more

Alma Cantina - Allegedly vegan tacos - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Was looking for a fun spot for drinks and a bite with friends so walked in this spot. We were seated right away on a weekday dinner time for a group of about 6. Service was friendly and patient as we took some time to decide our order. We ordered chips and chicken wings with our drinks. The chicken was too spicy for me but the chips were crispy and quite good. Whole vibes were bright and lively, the music was way too loud and in the end had a hard time hearing even from folks right next to me. read more

Alma Cantina - Chips & Salsa - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

On my recent trip to Boston, when I was craving to try good Mexican food near the North End, I discovered Alma Cantina, and voila, I was happy to see some vegetarian options. This cantina tucked right in the lanes while walking towards North End has a great connectivity to the T-station and downtown area. the I entered, and the live music impressed me. The whole vibe of the golf to keep engaged was fantastic. Talking about food and the service, it disappointed me to the core. For god sake, who on earth forgets my guac order and when trying to see a server, we get to see no one for at least 30 minutes. The sweet potato taco and the corn dip were decent, but the service was something I would recommend getting in check. And again, for paying for our check, we waited for over 15 minutes, when the restaurant wasn't too busy. It ruined my whole experience. read more

Alma Cantina - Sweet potato taco, corn dip chips - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Sunny was the BEST bartender! I don't need to explain cus yall already know. Attentive, skilled and friendly. The food was sooooo good! What else? I couldn't say more because it's really that simple...it's.THAT.GOOD. Vibe is good. Diverse crowd. Feels like everyone is welcome! read more

Alma Cantina - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Worst customer service I've ever received and this is coming from someone who's been in the industry for over 10yrs so I'm pretty understanding. I get it, it's busy cause of World Cup but yelling at a customer that you owe them money while trying to pay a tab is insane. Guy with the glasses behind the bar is extremely unprofessional and shouldn't be in a customer facing situation. read more

Stopped in trying to give the east coast a chance with Mexican food lol. Ordered a Paloma it was made well except I forgot I prefer it with squirt. But I was able to drink it down. Cute decor music was just the right level. Ordered some shrimp ceviche and I was pleasantly surprised. It was also just the right size for me! I kinda wish they offered free chips and salsa but I was a happy the ceviche was good. It was a lot of shrimps which isn't always the case at other restaurants. Servers were quick and friendly. Will for sure visit on a visit out here to Boston. read more

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Lunch here. Good Mexican done well nice array of traditional Mexican dishes and some cool spins like Birria Ramen. Service was great and the beer list was decent having some local craft on tap as well. read more

Alma Cantina brings bold flavors and good energy right into the heart of Boston. The vibe is vibrant and colorful -- perfect for a fun night out, but still cozy enough to settle in and enjoy your meal without rushing. The food was fresh, flavorful, and full of personality. From the tacos to the sides, everything felt thoughtfully made and packed with that perfect balance of spice, texture, and comfort. Whether you're there for a full dinner or just some small plates and drinks, Alma delivers a solid, satisfying experience. It's one of those places that makes you want to come back and try everything on the menu -- and honestly, I just might. read more

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This was such a shame. We walked in, and it appeared that online the food looked delicious. My husband has never been known to not eat something and we both couldnt even attempt to force ourselves to eat the queso fritas. The cheese almost tasted rotten. The elote only tasted of lime. The nachos appeared with fresh ingredients but the meat had no taste. When our food arrived, we noticed that there were about 3 to 4 mice crawling through the walls under the table across from us. Our server was super nice, but I watched him clean his face and scratch his head with the towel that he was using to clean items at the bar on top of that. He went to pour a shot and I overheard him say "that's disgusting" because there was something floating inside of one of the alcohol bottles which he then threw away the entire bottle. Needless to say, I think they need to make some changes. I give 2 stars for just presentation of food. read more

Alma Cantina - Looks appealing however taste is no the best - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Place looked very nice and clean. The bar tender was by herself for the entire restaurant. There wasn't that many people it was late afternoon. Food was ok. You do get a lot of food. I was a bit disappointed that the chicken was very pink. Flavors were great on everything but couldn't finish the chicken quesadilla once I saw the meat. read more

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Now this place? Lemme tell ya. Great tacos. Great drinks. Groovy tunes. No regrets. Came hungry and left happy! read more

My party of 2 walked in at about 430 pm on a Saturday. There were 4 tables available that would seat 4 people each. They wouldn't let us sit down at a table "in case a party of 3 or 4 happens to come in." There were no seats at the bar available. We obviously walked out. Absolutely ridiculous. read more

Great service and so accommodating to food allergies and dietary restrictions. Fun vibe, good portions.

Desperate for some late night food and alma pulled thru- we were rushing and asked what would come out the fastest. We got the chicken nachos to go and they came within 3 minutes despite the place being decently busy. The chicken was well done, queso was a bit bland but the chips weren't drenched in it like some places will do. Would come back! read more

Alma Cantina - Chicken Nachos - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We had food here late in the evening as we had just flew in and it was one of the few places still open. The bartender was pretty short and not super friendly. We ordered some tacos and they were surprisingly tasty and just the right size. Given we have plenty of spots in SF, I did feel it pricey but you quickly forget when you see the portions and taste the flavor. In terms of the bar, nothing out of the ordinary. read more

Got the nachos and the fish tacos along with a coconut and strawberry margarita. The margaritas were so delicious and refreshing. The nachos are good but didn't have many toppings, the fish tacos were delicious when topped with Valentina. the ambiance was nice but the music is quite loud inside. The service was friendly too. read more

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Not sure how to feel about Alma. My tacos were really good (loved the tacos al pastor) but a friend's birria tacos were really dry. We agreed that the Baja fish tacos were amazing though. Drinks were good, too! Service was quick and friendly and the place had a great atmosphere overall. read more

Alma Cantina - Strawberry margaritas and coconut drink - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Best nachos I ever had. Bartender was extremely nice and caring and attentive. 10/10 service and food.

Chill environment, good food, good service! We had nachos, fish tacos and carnitas tacos. All were delicious.

The food was good. The service was acceptable. The bill was laughable. The bill included extra items. We went to the front to have it adjusted which happens but even the corrected bill significantly overcharged. The first time they first tried to explain why it was correct. The second time we just didn't leave a tip, which I have only done once before in my life. read more

Megan was the best , the Birria tacos were amazing . And the old fashioned's were spot on , made with love . I'll be back ... they haven't seen the last of me read more

I enjoyed my dinner of tacos here. The food is good and affordable. There weren't too many people the day I arrived for an early dinner. The space is a dim cavern. The staff is pretty nice. I'd visit again when in Boston. read more

Good late night spot with good happy hour prices also Meat in tacos a lil too fat tho Good service Shepherds pie empanadas was fire read more

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10s across the board. Great place! Good music, food, and awesome staff can't go wrong

Alma Cantina is located amongst a multitude of different options near Faneuil Hall and Government Center. I stopped by with a friend after seeing the positive reviews and was not disappointed. The staff was friendly and overall the service was great. We were promptly served our drinks (no alcohol this time!) and enjoyed the conversation to some great songs. I ordered the smothered burrito and it was incredibly tasty and flavorful. The food was ready in very little time, which is great for people trying to find a quick spot for a good bite to eat. There is plenty of sauce and they do not spare on the fillings! Definitely worth checking out and especially kind service! read more

We stopped in this place simply because we were in a hurry and this place did not have a wait. And we were glad we did! The nachos with carne asada were probably the best nachos I've ever had. The Tex-mex wagyu tacos were delicious also. Even the wings were top notch! read more

Seems like a solid spot for the area. All of the bars nearby are irish pubs/dive bars. This one is similar but has mexican food. I had a good experience while in the area with a friend on a saturday night and I would go back! FYI, its very loud in there so please bring your best, loudest voices and full lung capacity if you intend on actually having conversation across your table. Nachos were OK (it was drenched in some sort of cheese sauce which I wasn't a fan of), street corn was pretty good! No complaints. I think some nights they also have a live band that plays in the venue which would make it a great choice for a date night or a fun night out w friends. read more

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Based on the reviews I was expecting this place to be better, but my friend and I had a lovely time nonetheless. We came here on a Tuesday lunch, we were the only ones, must be more of a dinner place. Tuesday is taco day so you can get three tacos for $14. I ordered the fish, shrimp and carnitas. The carnitas was too heavy on the meat, the fish was a bit soggy, the shrimp one was pretty good. They brought us a choice of three different hot sauces which I appreciated. We also had a side order of seasoned fries, the serving was generous and the fries were delicious, fresh off the fried and seasoned with what seemed taco seasoning. read more

Alma Cantina - Carnitas, Baja fish, and shrimp taco. Seasoned Side Fries - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This place was great! Came here for a private party and we had a blast. Staff were very efficient and handled drinks + food for about 90 people. I had one of the best strawberry margaritas of my life here, and the chips & guacamole complimented it beautifully! We had some space to dance here and room to mingle too - we'll certainly be back if we're in the area again! read more

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Very happy that we tried this place, because the food and the drinks were very good. However, the service was average. They weren't overly busy during the time that we went, however, I do only recall seeing two people, and every table was full. So perhaps that is why. I forgot to take pictures of the food, because we were so hungry, hungry, but we took advantage of the Tuesday night, taco special, and the smothered burrito, and the burger. All were very good, and would highly recommend anybody ordering. The chips were absolutely delicious, however, I will say you don't get very much salsa and queso when you order the appetizer. Overall, definitely worth trying. read more

Alma Cantina - Strawberry Fuego Margarita - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Late night in winter comfort food winner! This is the place in Boston to come after 11 pm to get that burger or in my case Carne Asada fries. Amazing service, vibes, music m, sports and people who are in town for work, travel or whatever. Check it out. read more

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Great margaritas, service, and atmosphere! Definitely going to make this a place to go when I'm back in Boston. read more

Alma Cantina - If you like margaritas, you definitely need to check out Alma Cantina. - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The ambience of this place was bizarre for lunch. Seems more like a dinner/drinks place. The food wasn't great and tasted a little funky. The guac was really good though. Service was great and our server was wonderful, which was arguably the best part of the experience. The music was absolutely awful. Sad club music by the same artist over and over again. You can only listen to autotune for so long. I feel sad to write such a bad review, but considering the other reviews, I wanted to be accurate. read more

Highly recommend the food at this cantina. The birria tacos with consume was delicious. My Hubby had the carne asada fries and we shared the elotes. We got there in the later part of the evening so service was a lot quicker and we give our server a 5 out of 5. By that point we had to hurry as after a certain time the menu is very limited. We sat near the window to enjoy the ambiance of the street also. Cool vibes and the music was pretty good. No complaints, our appreciation to the cocinero muchas gracias! read more

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The house sour mix in the margaritas makes them fantastic! It is a guarded secret recipe, and it does run out. Therefore, it's a great place for spring day drinking. The margaritas have excellent variations like the spicy cucumber variant. The shrimp ceviche was perfect. The chips are flour, salted and peppered, thus addictive. Enjoy the view of Faneuil Hall from the outside tables. read more

Alma Cantina - Ceviche, chips, and salsa! - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We have traveled to A LOT of states, especially along the souther border. Alma Cantina is killing it with their tacos and nachos. It is an oralgasim for the sense. Absolute flavor explosion. Can't even post pictures because we devoured the food so quick. read more

Located among Irish pubs and sports bars, this Mexican restaurant offers a different feel. That said, it was underwhelming at best. No regular salsa, only verde, which is better than most verde. Tacos lack flavor. Burrito bowel was very basic. The street corn was smothered in cheese in an overwhelming manner. There is much better Mexican in Boston. read more

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Wow! All I have to say is WOW! My taste buds are literally screaming with delight! My friend and I were visiting from Cali and were hungry after midnight and had finally decided we were going to McDonalds or something of the sort. However, we came across Alma Cantina. I looked at my friend and said we'll at least the food will be edible. Being Mexican and from Cali we didn't expect much. We were BLOWN away!! I had the pork belly tacos and they were pretty much the best I'd ever had. My friend had the chicken tacos and I know what you're thinking... their chicken??! But no! It was the seasonings and how tender and moist the chicken was. We also shared the street corn and as my friend said... it was delightful! read more