Mexico Lindo absolutely knocked it out of the park for our anniversary dinner! From the moment we…read morewalked in, the vibe was lively, fun, and perfect for a special night out. I ordered the fajita quesadilla and honestly... WOW. It was hands down one of the most delicious things I've had in a long time--perfectly cooked, packed with flavor, and seriously satisfying. Every bite was better than the last. That said, I couldn't stop eyeing my girlfriend's meal all night because it looked *just as incredible*. Safe to say you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu here. If you're looking for a spot that's both fun and delicious for a date night or celebration, Mexico Lindo is a fantastic choice. We'll definitely be back!

Your typical Mexican restaurant ambience was casual and a nice family atmosphere as well plenty of…read moresitting room for large groups. The service was excellent and very friendly the waitress was right there with everything else. The food was excellent and fresh and hot that I almost licked the plate that's how good it was.

Food excellent! Had tamales and would highly recommend them; clearly made in-house!…read more Ambience: Could have been warmer and asked server for heat to be increased.

Updated review! There are few Mexican places that have warm…read morechips and salsa with quality food. Plus the friendly staff and laid back atmosphere make it perfect for any time you're in the mood. The art and decor is pretty amazing as well. The fajita is good for three corn tortillas, perfect single serving. They have a good number of gluten free options as well as specials. Worth coming!

Not only did the food portions match with the prices, but it was beyond FLAVORFUL ! I've always…read morebeen a chipotle person and after having what real food taste like here... bye bye chipotle. As it was my first time here, the owner personally came out and introduced everything that we coukd order and let me just say... the aromas are mouth watering to say the least. The vibe gives very much relaxing and full of color. I will certainly be back more frequently and thank you for giving me the best experience at a new place!

This is my go to Monday night meal!! $5 burrito or bowl on Mondays is incredible! Delicious food,…read morekind staff and I even get left overs! Santa Fe is always clean and it makes me feel great seeing how they take care of the business. The workers are kind and speedy, you are in and eating your food very fast! This is one of my partners favorite places in Melrose, he gets it all the time. We BOTH recommend adding the potatoes!

Consistently the best birria tacos we've ever had. Calientes is a staple and they have the crown…read more Also.. habanero hot sauce is absolutely fire.

Modest Mexican restaurant on the corner of main st. I came with zero line in a Wednesday afternoon…read moreat 4:30. All reasonably priced options under $25. I went with the birria tacos and was not disappointed! 3 for $15 and came with a side of Mexican rice, some sliced radish and lime wedges. The beef stew to dip the tacos in was tasty and rich. Tacos came with shredded beef and perfectly melted cheese, slammed together with a crispy outer shell and softer inner taco. Yum!

We have been going here for years and it is the best. Food, atmosphere and waitstaff continues to…read morebe great.

The portions are generous and hit the spot for comfort food. Some items we ordered were…read moresurprisingly pricey but would probably order differently next time. We were here on a Friday evening and they had a live DJ playing music and lifting up the energy of the place. Seems like a fun start of the night. For food, the nachos were my favorite but the drinks were not that great. We had fun chatting here with friends and the service was friendly so we didn't feel pressure to rush out.

This place lives up to the hype - the corn tortillas are tasty and a bit fluffy, but structured…read moreenough to hold up to all the taco toppings and not fall apart. A lot of places double up on the tortillas for this reason, but no need here. We ordered the birria, carnitas, and cabeza tacos, chicken sopes, beans, rice, sweet plantains, sweet rice pudding and horchata. Standouts were the carnitas and cabeza for me - very delicious in their simplicity, the meat is seasoned and cooked to perfection. Birria was also very good but overhyped IMO (novelty factor). The chicken sopes were way bigger than expected, could easily be a meal on its own and the masa tart was pretty good. Our table liked the green sauce to add zip to the food. It was very sunny when we went, so it was blinding and hot to be sitting inside, hope they install a shade at some point. They seem to only serve in takeout containers, so eating at a table requires getting a bit creative for a "plate" etc. There's a small lot behind the building and street parking is pretty easy. I will definitely be returning to try the lengua and more things next time!

Have had this place on my list to try and it is a must! SO delicious. I cannot wait to go again and…read moretry more! We got the carne asade and chicken taco especial, the hibiscus tea, and churros! The tacos were delish! I usually opt for flour tortillas, however they make their corn tortillas and they are the soft ones, so I wanted to try it as it comes - I was not disappointed! The tacos come in 4 to a meal, so we so split two and two. Naturally, I prefer steak but both the chicken and steak were phenomenal. Lots of flavor!! The taco especial, has onions and cilantro and a nice lime squeeze on the side that is a nice flavor burst and addition. If you want the lettuce, cheese, tomato, etc. then you want the americano version. The tacos come with two sauces, both of which were spicy but you can tell were made/fresh! But that hibiscus tea - wow!! So delish! It was sweet and flavorful and a sip of freshness!! The churros were also incredible. Not that I didn't think I'd like the dulce de leche filling but it was um-yes yum! The outside was nice and crispy obv coated in cinnamon and sugar and then the inside was soft and doughy but not raw dough, just perfection. The dipping sauce was excellent too - they could provide a little bit more of it but we made it work. Anyways, highly recommend. It's fresh and authentic- clearly homemade with good ingredients!! Can't wait to try more from the menu!

We have been loyal customers of Tenoch for years. We have always enjoyed their service and freshly…read moremade Mexican food. Tonight we ordered takeout and our meals were subpar. They changed their Mexican rice, which was amazing, to a plain, tasteless white rice. Very disappointed and will be looking for another Mexican restaurant.

ALWAYS omit guacamole despite clearly stated on order. One time is understandable- human error, but…read moreit's regular occurrence. Wouldn't mind so much except their prices have consistently increased over the last few years. I sent an email about the issue and surprise - no response. I don't think they care much about customer service. There are plenty of Mexican restaurants within a mile - planning on switching up.

DELICIOUS Central & South American food with breakfast items on the menu that are served all day!…read moreLove eggs n stuff? You're in luck! Nestled in a cute lil corner spot - La Qchara is perfect for a quick bite, coffee, or a full meal. Their YUCA FRIES??!???!!!?!??! Don't even get me started. Divine cuisine. Crunch, crunch, crunch - divine. On this visit, I scarfed down a Cuban Omelette & lemme say: compliments to the chef! It was loaded with shredded pork, chihuahua cheese & white onion. Eggs were perfection. Inhaled the yuca fries -- because...again, divine. Slurp, burp -- enjoy yourself a tasty treat at La Qchara, friends!

Counter serve restaurant with a variety of Latin American food. I thought my food was fine but…read morenothing special. The prices are on the higher side for what you get, and I feel like I would've had a better experience with some of their big plates instead of a rice bowl which is pretty simple and hard to mess up. The service here is quick and you get your food fast. There's parking that's pretty easy to find but I'm sure it's much busier on a summer afternoon than a Friday evening.

Just stopped in for the first time since this place changed from the Highland Cafe…read more I wanted to catch the last five minutes of the Patriots game. The interior of this is place is absolutely amazing! You will feel like you are in Mexico. Very colorful with lots of hand made Mexican tiles adorning the walls. I didn't have time to explore the menu (I also didn't have my glasses) but once I got back to my car I checked it out! The variety is off the charts and the prices seem very reasonable. Pleasantly surprised that they also carried my favorite non-alcohol drink: A Robert Parrish! Otherwise known as Heineken 00 for you Celtic fans! I'll def have to go back soon but not without some of my Mexican connoisseurs! Hope to see you soon! Tell the friendly fellow behind the bar that El Marco (Big Papa Gillis) sent you!

Listen... we all know Cinco de Mayo is a busy times for these restaurants but I have never been to…read moreone that has been so ran well with what they have. I am an avid goer to this place and I know the staffing has not always been easy. They really did their best with what they had and the resources. This place was Packed! and well deserved. Most places on this day do first come first serve and I do think they handled that very well. It is not their fault people are impatient on one of the busiest days of the year for them. Keep being amazing, keep pushing through. I appreciate the staff and the atmosphere here. Great on non busy days too!

HOPEFULLY TONIGHT WAS A GOOD SIGN!! Ya know post covid…read moreBorder really took a step back, they didn't do togo orders, they completely cut back their menu and hours (stopped doing lunch) and jacked up their prices (which I mostly get). I've been doing Border for DECADES. Literally. When my 20 year old was born on our way home from the hospital... yup.. we stopped at Border with the 3 day old.... My wife and I use to LOVE THIS PLACE. I remember when they had the kids menu for $2.98. A line out the door every night. We had four kids and being able to go out to dinner with the kids was awesome. Four kids could eat for less than $15. Ok. Back on point here... I think BORDER IS BACK! Everything we had tonight was delicious. The once small menu now has a TON of great new items. Also, they're do togo now! If ya haven't been in a while I understand. Maybe give Border a chance again. It's worth it now. It's not the ridiculously great deal it once was but it's still affordable. You get great table service, friendly staff and a good meal for about the same price as going to Chipotle. Stop ordering in and dine out. Hope you're experience was a good as ours. Keep it up Border!!

my husband, my two sons and I went to The Border Cafe in Saugus for lunch today, May 24th, Sub…read morebefore Memorial Day. Last time we had been there was nearly two years ago. Among the 4 different dishes ordered , three of them was nearly Inedible. Rice and steak EXTREMELY salty. It's SAD and a SHAME. They should shut their doors, throw everything away , hire a new chef , and start over . It shows how bad it is when you walk in and see a lot more tables empty than full . Please listen to the people's feedback and do something about it!