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Border Cafe
- Restaurants
- Cambridge, MA
About this business
Border Cafe serves the best margaritas in town. Maybe that is why patrons do not seem to mind the wait that is often well over an hour on weekends. There is an enthusiastic atmosphere at the restaurant, since many of the diners are college students and exuberant tourists. Favorites include zesty, fizzling Fajitas and Popcorn Shrimp. This is a good choice for a large party.
Location details
32 Church St, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Only go if you're with a big group – The only plus point about this place is that it's good for large groups. I'm always amazed at the line of people waiting to get into the Border Cafe.. while the bar food is ok, and the restaurant food is bland but passable, I wouldn't say that it warrants the reputation that it seems to have. And the house margaritas are nasty (far too sweet) -- if you have to go, get a top-shelf marg, you'll be happy you did. If you want good Mexican food and amazing margaritas, head to the Forest Cafe o... read more
Head for The Border!! – I don't live in Boston anymore, but everytime I go back, the Border Cafe is the FIRST restaurant I head to. Possibly the BEST & CHEAPEST place on earth! Before I moved, I managed to obtain the recipe for their French Quarter Chicken (OMG, it's AWESOME) and now I make it all the time at home. Although, not as good as the Border's, it's the closest thing I've got! Man I wish I were in Harvard Square!! Miss those Margaritas badly!! And let's not forget the homemade/warm chips and fresh salsa!!
experiencedeater – Anyone wanting good mexican food should avoid this place. However if you just want to drink this is a good place to hangout
Funky Food – I've been here before, but the last few times I've been the food has been inconsistant... overall not that bad thogh.
Cambridge's Best Margaritas. – Best of the Shores is travelling again. This time in New England - On our way back to NJ from skiing in NH, Jim Pridgen and wife Linda stopped at Borders Cafe for Margaritas, delicious quesadillas and awesome fajitas. Sensational.... The Staff and Mgt were great!! We rate this place *****
Excellent foofd! Best Mexican ever!!!! – I have been the to Border Cafe hundreds of times and have never been disappointed by their food or service. Everything on the menu is excellent and I highly recommend their quesadillas. They are to die for. THe service is friendly, fast and efficient. Never too attentive or under attentive. The atmosphere is lively and fun. A great place to go with friends or the family. I highly recommend it for lunch or dinner. You can't go wrong.
Border between what and what? – The staples of a good mexican food (tex-mex) experience are: (1) queso, (2) margaritas and (3) enchiladas. If you agree with me, then best to avoid this restaurant. We moved here from Texas and were anxious to try what was billed as "the most authentic mexican food restaurant in Boston". We were more than dissapointed, we were devastated. In Texas, tex-mex is our comfort food. We thought Borders was as close as we would get. Fortunately, we later found some more authentic restaurants in East B... read more
GIVE ME A MARGARITA – tHIS PLACE HAS GOOS MEXICAN AT CHEAP PRICES. YOU USUALLY HAVE TO WAIT AT PEAK TIMES AND THE BAR IS SMALL FOR WAITING BUT THE ATMOSPHERE IS FUN AND THE FOOD GREAT. YOU CAN ALSO CHOOSE A CAJUN STYLE MEAL IF MEXICAN ISN'T FOR YOU.
To-die-for magaritas and great food – I just went to Border Cafe last night for about the 50th time. When you walk in the door you are immediately hit with all sorts of wonderful smells that will get you salivating right away. There is often a long wait, but at the Border you can cozy up to the bar and get some magaritas and chips & salsa while you wait. The cajun blackened food is the best I've had anywhere in the Northeast. The chile con queso gets a 10 too. The service has always been good and the food never disappoints. ... read more
Frequently asked questions about Border Cafe
How is Border Cafe rated?
Border Cafe has a 4.5 star rating with 2,602 reviews.
When is Border Cafe open?
Border Cafe is closed now. It will open on Monday at 9:00 a.m.
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