The Best Mexican Food in Boston
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The best Mexican food in Boston, according to the experts: AAA, James Beard Awards, and Boston Magazine have all weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar comes out on top.
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Painted Burro and Vida Cantina hold the next two places. AAA and Boston Magazine show up on more of this list than any other guide.
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Rank 1. Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar
Modern Mexican
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Rank 2. Painted Burro
Mexican Cocktail Bar
The awards
- AAA AAA: Approved
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Rank 3. Vida Cantina
Modern Mexican
The awards
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2023 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Chef · David Vargas
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2022 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Northeast · David Vargas
- James Beard Awards 2023 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Chef · David Vargas
- James Beard Awards 2022 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Northeast · David Vargas
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Rank 4. Abuela’s Table
Oaxacan
The awards
- Boston Magazine Boston Magazine: 2025 · Best Mexican Restaurant · Best of Boston
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Rank 4. Citrus & Salt
Mexican
Chef Jason Santos runs this Mexican-inspired brunch spot in the Seaport, where the mimosas arrive with a swirl of soft-serve sorbet and the street corn gets a dusting of Flamin' Hot Cheetos. The room is draped in pink flowers, which is either a design choice or an elaborate content strategy, and probably both. Come with a group, order widely from the tapas-style menu, and accept that your phone will not stay in your pocket.
The awards
- Boston Magazine Boston Magazine: 2025 · Best Girls' Night Out · Best of Boston