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9.8
Based on 1810 reviews
MediterraneanBoston$$
CAVA
Let me be honest about what this is: a walk-the-line bowl shop on Boylston, not a room you linger in.
date night
1810 reviews
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El Centro Mexican Restaurant
El Centro Mexican Restaurant is one of the best mexican restaurants in Boston for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Boston.
El Centro Mexican Restaurant is a mexican pick in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
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Rating (Google) 9.0
732 reviews
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9.0
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Based on 732 reviews
Best for
date night
Price and pace
Moderate spend
Neighborhood
Boston · 472 Shawmut Ave, Boston, MA 02118, USA
Price
Moderate spend
Google rating
9.0 from 732 reviews
Address
Boston | 472 Shawmut Ave, Boston, MA 02118, USA
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El Centro Mexican Restaurant looks like a good night-out option in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 732 Google reviews.
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9.0 from 732 Google reviews
Best for
date night
Style
Mexican in Boston
Spend
Moderate spend
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Google rating: 9.0 from 732 reviews
Price point: $$
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For now, El Centro Mexican Restaurant holds a 9.0 rating across 732 Google reviews.
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- Address
- 472 Shawmut Ave, Boston, MA 02118, USA
- Price
- $$
- TastyPals score
- Coming soon
- Google rating
- 9.0 (732 reviews)
- Cuisine
- Mexican
- Neighborhood
- Boston
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What cuisine does El Centro Mexican Restaurant serve?
El Centro Mexican Restaurant is a Mexican restaurant located in Boston, Boston. El Centro Mexican Restaurant is a mexican pick in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
What is El Centro Mexican Restaurant best for?
El Centro Mexican Restaurant is best for date night. El Centro Mexican Restaurant looks like a good night-out option in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 732 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at El Centro Mexican Restaurant?
El Centro Mexican Restaurant is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 9.0 from 732 reviews
Is El Centro Mexican Restaurant worth visiting?
El Centro Mexican Restaurant holds a 9.0 Google rating from 732 reviews. El Centro Mexican Restaurant looks like a good night-out option in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 732 Google reviews.
Where is El Centro Mexican Restaurant located?
El Centro Mexican Restaurant is located at 472 Shawmut Ave, Boston, MA 02118, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Is El Centro Mexican Restaurant good for a date night?
Yes — El Centro Mexican Restaurant is tagged for date night dining. El Centro Mexican Restaurant looks like a good night-out option in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 732 Google reviews.
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