BORDER CAFE
Location: Cambridge
Cuisine: Southwestern
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-864-6100
   
32 Church St., Cambridge, 617-864-6100. Sizzling fajitas, overstuffed quesadillas and giant margaritas are the highlights at this Tex-Mex hotspot in Harvard Square. Other specialties include Cajun and Creole dishes, all served in a bustling, lively and fun atmosphere. L, D, C, LS.

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FAJITAS & ’RITAS
Location: Downtown
Cuisine: Southwestern
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-426-1222
   
25 West St., 617-426-1222. Established in 1989, Fajitas & ’Ritas features fresh, healthy Tex-Mex and barbecue cuisine. The restaurant stresses generous portions, affordable prices, open casual space and prompt, friendly service. Mon & Tue 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Wed & Thu ’til 10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m., Sun noon–8 p.m. C, LS. www.fajitasandritas.com.

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MASA
Location: South End
Cuisine: Southwestern
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-338-8884
   
439 Tremont St., 617-338-8884. Bringing the Southwest to the South End, chef Philip Aviles serves up specialties such as roasted salmon with chipotle and horseradish crust and chili rubbed cowboy cut steaks. Masa also serves Sunday brunch, a variety of margaritas and other cocktails, and a $1 tapas menu. D, BR, C.

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