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Google
9.8
Based on 1810 reviews
MediterraneanBoston$$
CAVA
Let me be honest about what this is: a walk-the-line bowl shop on Boylston, not a room you linger in.
date night
1810 reviews
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El Barco – Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar in Boston’s Back Bay
El Barco – Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar in Boston’s Back Bay is one of the best mexican restaurants in Boston for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Boston.
El Barco – Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar in Boston’s Back Bay is the kind of mexican room you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
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Rating (Google) 9.0
218 reviews
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9.0
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Based on 218 reviews
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date night and hidden gem
Price and pace
Splurge territory
Neighborhood
Boston · 50 Dalton St, Boston, MA 02115, USA
Price
Splurge territory
Google rating
9.0 from 218 reviews
Address
Boston | 50 Dalton St, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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What makes El Barco – Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar in Boston’s Back Bay worth the move
El Barco – Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar in Boston’s Back Bay is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 218 Google reviews.
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9.0 from 218 Google reviews
Best for
date night and hidden gem
Style
Mexican in Boston
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Splurge territory
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Google rating: 9.0 from 218 reviews
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9.0 from 218 reviews
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For now, El Barco – Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar in Boston’s Back Bay holds a 9.0 rating across 218 Google reviews.
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Quick details
- Address
- 50 Dalton St, Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Price
- $$$$
- TastyPals score
- Coming soon
- Google rating
- 9.0 (218 reviews)
- Cuisine
- Mexican
- Neighborhood
- Boston
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Frequently asked questions
What cuisine does El Barco – Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar in Boston’s Back Bay serve?
El Barco – Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar in Boston’s Back Bay is a Mexican restaurant located in Boston, Boston. El Barco – Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar in Boston’s Back Bay is the kind of mexican room you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
What is El Barco – Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar in Boston’s Back Bay best for?
El Barco – Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar in Boston’s Back Bay is best for hidden gem, date night. El Barco – Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar in Boston’s Back Bay is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 218 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at El Barco – Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar in Boston’s Back Bay?
El Barco – Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar in Boston’s Back Bay is in the Splurge territory price range ($$$$). Google rating: 9.0 from 218 reviews
Is El Barco – Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar in Boston’s Back Bay worth visiting?
El Barco – Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar in Boston’s Back Bay holds a 9.0 Google rating from 218 reviews. El Barco – Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar in Boston’s Back Bay is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 218 Google reviews.
Where is El Barco – Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar in Boston’s Back Bay located?
El Barco – Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar in Boston’s Back Bay is located at 50 Dalton St, Boston, MA 02115, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Is El Barco – Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar in Boston’s Back Bay good for a date night?
Yes — El Barco – Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar in Boston’s Back Bay is tagged for date night dining. El Barco – Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar in Boston’s Back Bay is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 218 Google reviews.
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