Great service came here for taco Tuesday. Amazing tacos and good priced margaritas, will definitely be coming back

AMAZING tacos, margaritas, and service. Plus the music is so fun (especially Tuesdays)

This place has the best nachos. The service was excellent. Shoutout to Alejandro. This guy was the best. He was so nice and accommodating for our big group. He was a super personable and had a great energy. read more

Sunset Cantina-Boston - Margarita tower - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

3.5* A neighborhoody spot that I can tolerate but not recommend. Came here because it was close to my friend's place. We were half hr late to our booking so it was automatically cancelled. Good thing they could fit us (look it was only 6pm). After getting seated, there were serious service issues. It took a long time for someone to give us cups, water, and ask to take our order. Same for at the end when we wanted to get the check. Foodwise, only the tacos were good. Everything else was mediocre. We got: fish tacos, al pastor tacos, pulled pork tacos, steak chimichurri, garlic wings, side of veggies and curly fries The tacos all had a good portion of meats and veggies to balance things out. Some tacos got soggy and broke near the end. If I ever come again I'll probably only order the tacos. The server didn't ask us if we wanted flour or corn tortilla but it came with flour, okay. Their menu says the tacos come with sides like guac, pico de gallo, and salsa but somehow I feel like they didn't give it for all three tacos we ordered (don't tell me they consolidated it into one occurrence each) Steak chimichurri The description is way more exciting than the actual dish. It came out on a sizzling hot plate but that just made it dry out easily. Also the steak came out in 5ish sad pieces and minimal veggies. Whether they include bone or cut thinner or use different cut of meat or increase the price, I'd rather they have more pieces of meat. There wasn't much chimichurri sauce and it wasn't that outstanding either. The veggies below if were thin and wimpy none of us wanted to eat it. Side of veggies Don't ask me why we pretended to be healthy. The veggies were not appealing. Curly fries They didn't have guac as a side (but had enough to give for the tacos?) so we changed our mind last minute to curly. It was indeed curly but soggy. Garlic wings They had different flavors but we just chose the not spicy one. It was weird how we had to look at a different part of the menu for flavor options because the wings under appetizers only said "sauce of your choice" It wasn't garlicky enough and the actual chicken meat wasn't juicy nor flavorful. It wasn't stale but not exactly fresh either. Forgot if the dipping sauce was straight up mayo or something but it tasted like something close to that - didn't help the flavor situation. I would still be open to coming to this if I wanted to spend a LONG time to hang with friends but the food and service had too many major flaws for me to give it 4* read more

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My wife and I dined while most of the college students were out of town on spring break. Food and service were amazing!

New management really ruined what this place used to be; a great dive with copious yummy bar food (killer nachos, huge beer list). None of that anymore! Small plate, and it doesn't taste good. This place is trying to be a fancy upscale dive (I guess?) which obviously doesn't work. Nachos is 16 bucks for about 8 chips covered in cheese. Lol tf? Seriously? Chips don't even cost why would you ever skimp on chips?? Rice/beans taste canned. Good luck. Good waiter though. One star for that fella! read more

Sunset Cantina-Boston - House Nachos: "Three tortillas" - not three LAYERS, not 3 POUNDS - three tortillas. 16 bucks. Who does this??? - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Food was good but service was amazing !! Definitely recommended for a fun night out. Love the vibe

I really want to love Sunset Cantina for everything that it is and love that it is so central around the BU campus when I'm visiting friends here. But I just can't get over how dry their protein (especially chicken) is every time I come here!! I find myself downing water every time I take a bite out of their chicken and it always gets caught in my throat!! For that reason, I would stray away from their chicken tacos and chicken add ons. But I love how big their full nachos are (legitimately bigger than two of my heads) - they are stacked like a mountain and I'm all for it. They also have great deals where depending on their rotating weekday special, is half price. I think their margaritas are great and super strong which is always a plus. I just don't think there's anything overly exciting about this place, aside from being in a great location for a Buncha thirst college kids. The only time I'd come here is if I'm craving something that's on their half off days (ie. half off burgers or nachos on their specific days). I think there's a lot of better Mexican food in boston proper so wouldn't come out of my way to dine in here unless it was a last resort. But I appreciate sunset cantina and am sure most of the BU students do as well! read more

Sunset Cantina-Boston - Large Fiesta Nachos (Full) and Chicken Taco - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I checked out Sunset Cantina in Boston for dinner the other night. This spot is located on the BU campus and actually has a decent amount of parking close by, which is always a plus for Boston. We started with some margs (which weren't the best but were okay). Then we got the nachos which were delicious. Our guac was also good, though the portion was a little small. The carne asada was super delicious as well. Overall a good experience. read more

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Having gone to BU for undergrad I was distraught over the loss of Sunset Grill and Patron's, and was entirely worried about Sunset Cantina closing. However, the restaurant is under new management and I have been twice since. I went a few weeks ago and with two friends. I got the pomegranate margarita and we split a half order of nachos. We should have ordered the full size as the half seemed too small for three people. The drinks were strong and delicious, and the service was attentive. I believe the margaritas were $10-$11 each. A little more expensive than I remember but I felt great after two of them. I also went back for their relaunch party a few days ago and it was phenomenal. You could really see the care and effort the new management team has put in. We had an array of appetizers that were delicious, but of course my favorite was the nachos. Split the XXL with a bunch of people and I was stuffed. Also got to sample their raspberry margarita which was amazing with a hint of mint. The spiked Arnold Palmer is also really boozy. The chciharrones (which I'm not sure are on he regular menu) were also addicting. Overall, Sunset has gotten tons of business from me and it will continue to. The vibe is fun, the drinks are strong, and the food is delicious. They also have pool tables and games in the back to really make it a night out. If you're an alumni visiting, definitely go back and try it out again. read more

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**This review is during the COVID-19 guidelines for indoor dining. Came here for the first time with some friends for some nachos and drinks on a Thursday night. Food: 4/5 We ordered the Full nachos with steak, chicken enchiladas, and curly fries--we didn't expect such large portions! The nachos had a good assortment of toppings and the chips weren't too soggy, but there wasn't much flavor besides salt. The enchiladas were actually pretty good, but I would've liked more chicken. The curly fries were average, but also a bit salty for my taste. Overall, the food is pretty meh but addicting when ~not entirely sober~. Drinks: 3/5 I wanted something light and refreshing, so i ordered a skinny lime margarita ($9), and it was honestly underwhelming. The drink was very watered down (probably because it was a lighter version of their regular margarita) and the lime flavor tasted like cleaning spray. Next time, I think I'd order a cocktail or something. Atmosphere: 3.5/5 I'd have to come here on a Friday night or weekend to get the full experience, but coming here on a weeknight at 10PM was not it. The ambience wasn't lively at all. We came too close to closing time and felt rushed to finish our food. If I come here again I'll update my review. Service: 4/5 Pretty standard, but we did get checked on often since it was close to closing time. read more

Sunset Cantina-Boston - Fiesta Nachos (Full), Chicken Enchilada, Curly Fries (not pictured) - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This being a college bar there are numerous alcohol options available but surprisingly there were many options unavailable when we arrived so be mindful of some backup options when selecting! Met up here with some friends and went straight to the nachos as they are definitely a sight to behold if it's your first time. Be warned that the portions are HUGE so I would advise for a half order if it's 2-3 people (we were 3 guys and just almost finished it!). I opted for the BBQ Texas ribs and wow are the ribs huge. They are quite rich in flavor so have some veggies nearby if you don't want your arteries to clog up as you tackle this thing! The place was fairly quiet on a Friday evening though to be fair it was right before Labor day weekend so students haven't quite moved in yet. Parking is a mess due to construction so be warned it may be difficult unless you're familiar with the secret spots in the area! Overall this is a good place to go if you enjoy your alcohol and/or bar food! read more

Sunset Cantina-Boston - Fiesta Nachos! Full size w/ pulled pork ~$18.50 as of 8/2018 - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Great time with friends and delicious food. Juan was great! Especially the nachos were a good time.

We came in on a Wednesday evening and to our surprise they had some lovely live music going on. The dining space is large with plenty of seats. We arrived and were sat immediately. The menu wasn't overwhelming, plenty of familiar options. Our food came out in a timely manner. Our party definitely enjoyed our food. We got a variety of entrees. Quesadillas, burritos, tacos, and everything was hitting. Service was attentive and I believe the manager, Alysha, stopped by to check on us. Great experience. Would be back read more

We had a great bartender, very on top of everything and made nice drinks, food is very tasty but I would probably just do take out.... they have the same sneaky practice as the Painted Burro and slip in a kitchen tax and do not let you know, they just throw it on the bill. I'm not a fan of restaurants that partake in that practice, so again, we will do take out from here on out. read more

Love the atmosphere it gives off. It's very spacious. Has many unique events. Plus Great service by Dan the bartender and the food was delicious read more

Unreal food and service. Nachos were fire and the bartenders were attentive. Great spot to go before a BU game!

Sunset is so much more than a BU spot! All of their food is good but we would always get the nachos and it's hard to order much more than that as they're huge and a full meal in itself. Definitely get them with the pulled pork added. Their margaritas are also very good, especially the mango. The lines can get pretty crazy here but it's definitely worth the wait! read more

I've been here multiple times for different events ... they water down their top shelf liquor in the actual bottles. They add on automatic gratuity and even charge a "kitchen" fee as well. Many other customers have experienced this. One has reported to the city. read more

Been here a couple times now with colleagues, and still waiting to be overly impressed. It's solid Mexican food - but nothing super amazing. Prices are high because of the location near BU. Food is probably four-star, but I'm docking a star for BU pricing. read more

A popular spot during college, I refused to believe people's warnings that the quality of the service and food at Sunset has grown worse ever since they went through some changes and renovation. It was one of those things that I had to see to believe--and now I'm a believer! Though our waitress was super sweet, it became quite clear to me that service is lacking. A server knocked my menu right from my hands and didn't even dare to look back to apologize. Then JUST as I was about to take the first bite of my quesadilla, I was stopped by another server who told me that they had given me the wrong order. After our meal, it took us forever to track down our waitress so we had to physically get up to get our own to-go boxes. Not my idea of quality service!  In terms of food, prepare to eat A LOT.  My friend and I made the mistake of ordering way too much food (but hey, is that ever a bad thing?!)  We ordered a half size of buenos cheese nachos to share, while we got our own separate entrees. The half size nachos were HUGE- definitely substantial on its own if you are not that hungry. Paired with a half serving of Blacken Chicken for my entree-I was utterly stuffed. Taste wise, I found both to be good, though nothing special.  Service here is not perfect and the food is not the best BUT I do like it for its location, huge portions and reasonable prices. Will most likely be back--but after my last visit, probably less frequently. read more

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Love this place! The drinks are amazing (thank you, Sam!) and the nachos are the best. Any time I'm in the area, I have to stop in for a margarita or an island breeze! read more

Sunset Cantina-Boston - Island Breeze and steak nachos - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I absolutely love sunset cantina. The food and drinks are amazing, and reasonably priced. We ordered house nachos, shrimp tacos, chicken wings, and pina coladas. The portion size for the house nachos are extremely generous. The shrimp tacos are delicious. They are different from regular shrimp tacos, which are usually fried. The tacos comes with a side of beans and Mexican rice. Students get 15% off food and it is a popular spot during the school year. Service was excellent and our server, Alfonso, was super nice! Sunset cantina is perfect for any day of the week and any occasion! Overall rating: 9/10 read more

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Juan is so so nice, best service ever. The margaritas are made so well and the nachos are amazing!! I will be a regular for sure!!

THIS IS THE BEST PLACE HANDS DOWN FOR MARGARITAS, NACHOS, AND GOOD MUSIC!! It genuinely has better aux than any club I've ever been to and the nachos are to die for. The staff are so nice and friendly, and it gets so much fun when the lights dim! 10/10 would recommend read more

Sunset Cantina-Boston - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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amazing drinks and food!! Would love to take my friends here next time!! service was good as well.

Idk if management changed here or something, but I haven't seen the Scottish guy in awhile:( Went last night w a group of friends and the "bouncers"? Really didn't like us for some reason... Poor staff who knew little about what was going on. Also their hot sauce.... Gross. Someone get another health inspection on this place. read more

Sunset Cantina-Boston - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I used to come here when I was in college, circa 2011, and it was fine for a college bar. The time have changed! Solid food menu (chicken tortilla soup and Birria tacos were BOMB). Thursday night had a solid DJ and cool dance spot. Plus Thursday night football and hockey on the TVs. Huge plus. Bartenders were attentive and chill. And the bar is huge. No need to get a seat if you'd rather stand or chill at the bar. Highly recommended and I will be coming back. read more

great service and food! love the margaritas and nachos yum! im at taco tuesday right now and this place is bumping

MY GODDD!!!! Went out to Sunset on a Taco Tuesday and let me just say, what an amazing time I had. Service was amazing, their bartenders wore a smile the whole time, that's when you know you walked into a great spot. the manager Brendan was very friendly and made sure everything was to perfection. DJs set the vibes correctly, Silvia and Fiona were very kind from the second I walked in to the second I left. THOSE TACOS BY THE WAY!!! An absolute steal and bargain for the amount of flavor that they pack. Rest assure I will be back and highly recommend this place to all college kids and surrounding neighbors in the area. Should be proud to have a place like this in your neighborhood. read more

Sunset Cantina-Boston - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Haven't been in years. Not the place it once was. Stopped by. Was told we have nothing in draft. It was lunch so asked for an iced tea. They didn't have that. Went with water. Ordered fajitas. After 30 minutes was told they weren't out in the system so I got up and left. Probably needs to close and reopen with new ownership and management. read more

Sunset Cantina has their groove back. The service is exceptional. The staff is in such a good mood and they walk around singing. The food is delicious. Drinks are impeccable. I had an amazing time and I highly recommend the Sunset Cantina. Be sure to make a reservation if you can. The atmosphere is festive and casual and comfortable. read more

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The first time I went here I was not very impressed. My friend and I talked about it for months because she had been and loved nachos. The first time, I went on a Tuesday, since they have $3 tacos. Honestly, I'm glad we went that day because I was a bit disappointed with the tacos. They weren't bad but I have definitely had better. Felt like something was missing. I also tried the coconut and classic margaritas. I have to say The classic margaritas are good. My second time there was a lot better experience. We ordered the 1/2 south of the border fiesta nachos, which was really good. Seems like a lot of people go there for the nachos. It was reasonable $9.50 and you get a pretty generous portion. I believe you can go on a Wednesday and they are 1/2 price. Definitely Worth it. If you are in the mood for dessert, you have to order the Mexican churros! $7.50. They are to die for. My friend is still talking about going back just for that. Let's talk parking! There is a lot that you can park in and they validate for 2 hours I believe. Great thing there is parking, however we stayed for maybe 15 minutes over and had to pay $3. Not sure why that was the case considering people may stay longer if they are enjoying their time. I was just happy they had an option because parking in that area is a hassle. read more

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My BU alum partner took me and some friends here two weeks back, raving about the nachos -- which were the whole reason we came. Sadly, our whole table felt sorry when all that arrived was about 10 chips with topping. We all felt the $16 price was a total rip off. Here's a plea to the restaurant managers to bring back at least moderate portion sizes for the nachos and give your customers both an explanation and an apology. read more

Sunset Cantina-Boston - House Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great food, great drinks and awesome vibes. I loved the birra tacos and the salsa music they had playing!

Great margaritas and rocking live music. Really solid food backed by stellar staff. We'll be back! read more

If you are looking for the place that is on every list for having "the best nachos and best margaritas in Boston" then look no farther...that place is gone. It sadly went out of business and was taken over by a new owner, new chef and new bartender. So despite going by the same name, keeping the same setup and claiming that certain things are "the same as before" that would be nearly impossible with a new staff. If you are familiar with their old nachos and margaritas then you will be able to tell that they are not the same. The new sunset cantina is good but I can think of other places with better nachos, margaritas and more options for food. That is not the fault of the new owner or anyone. The old place went out of business and I wish the new owner the best of luck. I went back after they reopened hoping for the award winning nachos and margaritas and I was let down and will not be returning. read more

I used to love sunset! A great place to hang with friends, catch up and get some drinks. However I went recently and it just kind of ruined everything. My friends and I went all summer here for their $6 weekly rotating margaritas, which were a genius idea!! We ordered so many every time we went, but when we came back a few days ago, the server told us they didn't have it anymore. Very sad, especially because I personally think sunset was making a lot more money off of it since a lot of people got the $6 weekly margaritas. The food and deals are always great. My only issue is that some of the servers are a hit or miss. We always get wonderful servers, but this time we got a really grumpy one who didn't seem to want us to have fun, which was really off putting. Especially when we were curious about why sunset suddenly discontinued the $6 margaritas, he was being very rude and passive aggressively said something along the lines of "I just told you we don't have it so we don't have it, deal with it. Just get a flavored margarita that's on the menu and stop asking me." My whole group was shocked because we just asked once. It was upsetting for all of us but we tried to move on. I don't think we'll come here as often anymore though. Those $6 margaritas were a great reason to spend our money and they're gone sadly (but hopefully they come back!!), plus that server scared us and we don't want to risk having him again. He didn't even introduce himself so we don't know his name. Still tipped well though because working in this industry is tough. :( read more

New ownership and overhauled menu. They should change the name of the place because it's totally different food now. The big ol plate of yummy nachos is no longer big nor yummy. The big beer list is also gone. read more

The food was not memorable at all. I came here for a brunch event and they had stopped serving brunch items at a certain time which was odd and not on the flyer that there was a cut off time. Was given a different menu and half of the items weren't in stock so we had to go for a different food item which was gross. Drinks were very watered down. Ambiance was alright and the music was good. I would probably come back just for the ambiance alone but the food and service needs a lot of work. read more