ANNA'S TAQUERIA
Location: Brookline/Chestnut Hill
Cuisine: Mexican
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-739-7300
   
1412 Beacon St., Brookline, 617-739-7300. A neighborhood staple since 1995, Anna's is Boston's first name in big and tasty overstuffed burritos at moderate prices. Mexican food lovers can enjoy tacos, quesadillas and other staples filled with fresh and flavorful ingredients at this popular local chain. L, D.

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BOLOCO
Location: Back Bay
Cuisine: Mexican
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-262-2200
   
247 Newbury St., 617-262-2200. Mexican cuisine meets health-consciousness at this local chain. The Back Bay eatery offers everything from salads and smoothies to an array of burritos that are beyond the standard beef, chicken and vegetables, such as the Ceasar burrito, the Thai-style Bangkok or the Mediterranean. B, L, D.

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CACTUS CLUB
Location: Back Bay
Cuisine: Mexican
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-236-0200
   
939 Boylston St., 617-236-0200. Boasting "Boston's best margarita" according to the Improper Bostonian, Cactus Club is the perfect spot to enjoy delicious Mexican food in the midst of bustling Boylston Street. The seasonal patio is a relaxing place to kick back and sample a drink from the extensive margarita menu. L, D, C.

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CASA ROMERO
Location: Back Bay
Cuisine: Mexican
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-536-4341
   
30 Gloucester St., 617-536-4341. This romantic Mexican favorite in the Back Bay boasts a vine-covered garden courtyard and sophisticated, creative Southwestern fare such as huitlacoche mushrooms wrapped in a spinach tortilla and breast of chicken in a mole poblano sauce, as well as delicious margaritas and sangria. D.

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FELIPE’S TAQUERIA
Location: Cambridge
Cuisine: Mexican
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-354-9944
   
83 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge, 617-354-9944. With everything made from scratch continuously throughout the day—from the hand-squeezed key lime lemonade to the traditional guacamole to the various salsas—the food at Felipe’s is always served at the peak of freshness. Enjoy a mouth-watering burrito, quesadilla, taco at one of the few late-night food destinations in the square. L, D, LS. Sun–Wed 11 a.m.–midnight, Thu–Sat ’til 2 a.m. www.felipestaqueria.com.

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LA VERDAD
Location: Fenway/Kenmore Square
Cuisine: Mexican
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-351-2580
   
1 Lansdowne Street, 617-351-2580. This down-home Mexican taqueria and bar with upscale flavors is a Boston favorite. Located near historic Fenway Park, La Verdad offers an authentic Mexican takeout menu as well as an intimate sit-down restaurant, complete with a full bar and Mexican wrestling masks adorning the walls. D, LS, C.

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OLE' MEXICAN GRILL
Location: Cambridge
Cuisine: Mexican
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-492-4495
   
This Mexican cocina has won countless awards for its gourmet Mexican cuisine and comfortably upscale atmosphere. Executive chef Erwin Ramos has combined local favorites from numerous Mexican regions to create a savory blend of authentic menu options. Favorites dishes include the tableside-made guacamole or the chicken enchiladas with cheese.

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PICANTE
Location: Cambridge
Cuisine: Mexican
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-576-6394
 
735 Massachusetts Ave., Central Square, Cambridge, 617-576-6394. Picante prides itself on its bevy of authentic Mexican cuisine, made with fresh herbs and the robust flavors of cuisine found in California and Mexico. Besides emphasizing its authenticity, the small eatery is health-conscious: it does not use excessive fats, oils and salts and offers a larger variety of vegetarian options. L, D, Sat & SB.

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TU Y YO
Location: Somerville
Cuisine: Mexican
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-623-5411
   
858 Broadway, Somerville, 617-623-5411. This home-style Mexican eatery just outside Davis Square offers dishes made from family recipes that go back more than 100 years. From homemade salsas to meat sauces, each item is freshly made, lending an unparalleled authenticity to everything from the quesadillas to the pulpo pichirilo (octopus in red wine vinaigrette). D.

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ZOCALO
Location: Allston/Brighton
Cuisine: Mexican
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-277-5700
   
Zocalo offers a fun, casual atmosphere for customers to kick back, relax and enjoy authentic Mexican food. Favorites among diners include the special pear sangria and the mouth-watering guacamole.

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