Boston was hot and steamy and abuzz with Scottish World Cup fans flocking in to the city. I stopped…read moreinto bartaco for a quick lunch, and the chic atmosphere with indoor and outdoor dining, and incredibly upbeat staff seemed to match the excitement permeating throughout the city leading up to a summer weekend. I was eager to try a variety of tacos, though I was warned the tacos are quite small. It was a fair warning. I ordered 5 tacos, and expected to leave stuffed, but I was hungry again by 4:00pm. Eeeek. These are 3-bite tacos. Although small, I enjoyed the flavors of all the tacos I tasted. My favorites were the seafood varieties. 1) Baja fish - really crispy batter, creamy, spicy slaw 2) Yucatán shrimp - great texture, and spicy bean-like plantain puree. The pork belly was sweet, but a bit dry. In addition to the picked red onions, it could have used another saucy component. The carnitas and chorizo tacos were also good, but were less interesting for my palate. My five tacos were $20, without any sides or drinks. They have lots of shareable sides and appetizers, and I could easily drop a lot of $ filling up on their tasty bites while lingering in their lovely space.

y'all... this mid lol. as a texan, i was thoroughly unimpressed. tacos were dry and unseasoned…read more(even the fun pork belly and roast duck, and somehow the salsas kinda made things worse)... guac had not a lick of onion or tomato (tasted like straight up mash). kale caesar and corn was a lovely respite though, definitely recommend! the happy hour seems fun and like a good deal until you realize they are literally 1-2 bites per item. we ordered all the light bites and nothing was really worth writing home about. drinks were fun and it was cool to see the juicers in action. servers were lovely as was the space. otherwise, please, just go to a LOCAL mexican OWNED restaurant !!!!!

We walked in to Citrus & Salt on a Monday evening and were seated right away. The ambiance and…read moredecor were very lively - we felt like we were in Miami. I had been craving fish tacos for a really long time, and I was delighted to find a whole section of the menu dedicated to them. We started off with margaritas - one of the best companions to fish tacos - and I ordered mine spicy with jalapeño. For food, we shared the lobster empanadas and chorizo and potato taquitos. I ordered the tempura fish tacos for myself. Our margaritas were brought out shortly - mine was refreshing but lacked the kick from the jalapeño that I was hoping for (there was only one thin slice of pepper). Our food was brought out shortly, and I found it a bit overwhelming when our appetizers and tacos came out together. I started with my tacos, and these were excellent. The fish was flaky and fried to perfection, and I loved the rainbow of sauces and toppings. Plus, the tortillas were nice and sturdy and didn't tear. The lobster empanadas were super decadent, and I appreciated the substantial amount of lobster stuffed inside. I was too full to eat much of the taquitos but took a few bites. These also had good flavor but weren't standouts. Next time, I'd just get the tacos and maybe a light app. Towards the end of our visit, the restaurant seemed to clear out, and we had a difficult time trying to locate our server for the bill. Overall, we had a nice meal and satisfied the fish taco craving.

I was really excited to try Citrus & Salt for my birthday, especially since I've been to their…read moreother location and loved it. The Seaport space is just as stunning--decked out in pink, super aesthetic, and definitely a fun, photo-worthy vibe. Unfortunately, the experience didn't quite live up to expectations. For drinks, I ordered a pitcher margarita with jalapeño, and it was disappointing. It didn't taste fresh and came across more like artificial jalapeño flavoring rather than real infusion--and it wasn't spicy at all. For food, we ordered a variety of small plates to share. Everything was decent, but nothing really stood out. It felt a bit underwhelming compared to the atmosphere. The biggest issue was the service. It was very slow throughout the night, and getting the check was especially frustrating--it took about 30 minutes, and we had to ask multiple times before finally receiving it. Overall, the ambiance is beautiful and perfect for a celebration, but the drinks and service didn't match the vibe. Hoping this was just an off night.

Delicious food (I got pork al pastor tacos and chips and guacamole) and friendly service in a…read morecasual atmosphere.

We stopped by as this was one of the few places open on Easter Sunday in the late evening. We were…read moretold they didn't close until 10 and when we tried to order their crispy tacos, she let us know that they closed down the fryer because they were closing at 9:30. I ordered asada tacos and a squirt preparado and they were both just okay.

Actually really impressed. I expected not to like it given its a party spot and all of that, but I…read moreloved it. Service is a 10/10. they really care! They recognized my friend and came right up to us. Our host was wonderful. We ordered a few drinks and chips and guac, really nice guac and they spiced the chips. Even alone, they were great. The veggie quesadilla was also excellent. The flavor blend was wonderful. Not dry, not runny, not sticky or greasy, the right amount of crunch. I would honestly go back anytime!

One of the best ambiances in all of Boston. I just wish the food tasted better. Will come back for…read more$1 oysters on Mondays. The staff were quick, attentive, and admired their lost of creative options for New Age Mexican food. However, for me I like more of the traditional flavors. I'm excited for the restaurant opening a location in Key West. The inside has a very West Coast vibe which is the primary reason I would go back. They decorate the place amazingly well for the holidays.

I ordered the brussel sprouts, grilled chicken sandwich and a salmon sandwich…read more All of the food was average, nothing was over the top. The brussel sprouts were not good as it tasted like someone put an entire lemon on them. It was also outrageous to charge an 18% service charge and a 3% admin fee on food that I picked up from the restaurant. I have no idea why you have to pay over 20% in fees for food that you are taking to go. I would not recommend dining here.

Rating: 3.5 Stars…read more Lifted is on the fifth floor of the OMNI Hotel. My friend and I stopped by around 8 PM on a Wednesday night. We went up to the hostess stand and were seated right away. Our server came by and was very friendly. However, as the night went on the service became quite slow. It took a lot of time for our food to come out and to get our to-go boxes as well. For a drink, I ordered the PINA-NO-LADA. It is basically a virgin pina colada. Very delicious and they added some nice cherries on top. For the food we shared: -CEVICHE: Great flavor and very fresh octopus. Went well with the tortilla chips it came with. -SHRIMP SCAMPI: The pasta was cooked perfectly as were the shrimp that were big and juicy. However, the sauce was overly acidic. There was way too much lemon in it. I do also wish they had more than just 4 shrimp on top of a $30 bowl of pasta. -BRUSSEL SPROUTS: Was good brussel sprouts. All in all, while the food was pretty good (with some hit or miss elements), it is such an expensive meal especially for the portion and service you are getting.

My wife ordered the OG pink tacos and was very pleased. I had the fried Mahi Mahi Baja tacos which…read morewere excellent. We both had margaritas (spicy and Cadillac) that we liked. The best bite.was the queso fundido served in a mini cast iron skillet. It.gives the cheese a crispness that we wish more more Mexican restaurants would offer. Service was attentive and accurate. The timing between our queso and the mains were a little tight, but not.sobad that I had to send the mains back. We were there when they first opened so perfect for us. It was an excellent experience!

We had high expectations of this restaurant because of other comments. We came in about 12:30 and…read morewere met by a server and a trainee. That was fine except the trainer wasn't listening to our conversation nor the trainees. We asked for coffee and they said they don't have coffee yet they serve breakfast and coffee was in their menu. This was the waitress speaking. We ordered guac and chips. Guac was fine just needed salt. Chips were made there and stale. The salsa tasted like store bought salsa and we asked for spicy salsa and they brought Cholula. Boo. They came back a few minutes later snd said e could order spicy mango habanero salsa for an up-charge. We said no. I ordered steak and shrimp fajitas. There were 3 slices of peppers and 5 slices of onions as the vegetables. The steak was not seasoned and the beans tasted like canned beans. My wife ordered carnitas tacos. They were terrible. No flavor, super dry, and the corn tortillas were old and crumbly. Ambiance was TexMex with a bit of southern cali but the food tasted like Jim Bobs TexMex. They were trying to beat Bobby Flay and ended up beating themselves. We did complain about the food quality and NOTHING was done or suggested. We even said give us something else and they just looked at us. We paid and left without finishing our food. They even said this was the new menu. So sad. To bad.

It's a Tuesday night. We had a work dinner at this place and all the small plates were very…read moredelicious! We really enjoyed the dinner. Our server did a great job giving recommendations. We were originally looking for a more local dining experience in Boston but we are very happy with this pick!

After a walk along Boston Harbor and bustling Seaport Boulevard on a hot summer Sunday, my husband…read moreand I took a chance and strolled a bit further to Lolita's on Summer Street. The extra steps (and sweating) was worth it! We started with chips and queso and quickly moved on to tacos (bricklayer chicken and grilled steak), along with grilled street corn, seasoned with chipotle torta mayo, chile-lime salt and a generous smatter of queso cotija. Yum! Despite the heat of the day, we opted to sit on the sunny patio to people-watch and enjoy the comings and goings of vessels in Fort Point Channel. (Note: The interior of Lolita's is dark and didn't seem right for such beautiful day, despite temptation of air-conditioning.). Service was great, a DJ was playing Latino music, and the overall vibe was fun and upbeat. Would definitely return with friends and family.

A very busy holiday and we were able to make a reservation and arrive early, get seated even…read moreoutside which we wanted. Hostess and manager were very accommodating! Food is excellent especially the seafood enchiladas and the specialty margaritas! We enjoyed the frozen guava one as well as the classic. The food server, Gregory, was exceptional. He had excellent recommendations. He went above & beyond by telling us about some great local tips. We were in the search for Cherrystone Clams and had some incredible ideas! And even a pizza in North End that has them in a pizza! We highly recommend Rosa Mexicano and ask for Gregory!

Came here for a baby shower event and generally enjoyed the food and cocktails, but some misses…read morefrom the bar and ambiance. For food I liked the queso, birria tacos, carnitas (the tortillas were sitting in the juices so it was a bit soggy) and surprisingly a potato onion veggie spring roll thing. Shrimp tacos left a bit to be desired, a little on the dry side. The server was very friendly, but the bar seemed like they struggled to keep up with our orders with some noticeable delays. The person of honor / Mom-to-be waited a long time for their first mocktail. I enjoyed the mojito, but the mango marg was a bit too sweet for me. It was also a bit stuffy and uncomfortable in the room, the A/C didn't seem to be working as well as the rest of the restaurant. They opened the door at one point but it was 82 degrees out. The location has a lot going for it though, it's right by the Pavilion and Silver Line.