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Just Ask Me – Question of the Day: Where should I go for Mexican food in Boston?

My co-worker recently had plans to meet up with a friend and she decided to Just Ask Me where they should go. With Cinco de Mayo around the corner and margaritas on my mind, I had many places I wanted to recommend. But there is one important thing I needed to know. What neighborhood? So I went ahead and in the spirit of 5/5, made a list of 5 spots for them to go, based on what location they would be meeting up in. Check it out below:

1. Zuma Tex Mex Grill
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
7 N Market Building
Boston, MA 02109
(617) 367-9114
https://www.zumatexmexgrill.com/
Neighborhood: Downtown
Highlights: Fajitas, margaritas, complimentary chips and salsa, their version of jalapeno poppers: Firecrackers, enchiladas
 
2. Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar
271 Dartmouth St
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 369-5609
https://www.lolitaboston.com
Neighborhood: Back Bay
Highlights: Cotton candy, chic and sexy atmosphere, margaritas, extensive tequila menu, ceviche, tacos, Mexican corn, guacamole

3. La Verdad
1 Lansdowne St
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 351-2580
https://www.laverdadtaqueria.com/
Neighborhood: Fenway
Highlights: Corn, fish tacos, burritos, $1 Taco Tuesdays, award winning chef: Ken Oringer

4. Papagayo
283 Summer St
Boston, MA 02210
(617) 423-1000
https://www.papagayoboston.com
Neighborhood: South Boston/Waterfront
Highlights: Bright lively décor, house-made guacamole, empanadas, sopas, quesadillas, sangria pitchers, long list of tequilas, Jarritas soda

5. El Centro
 472 Shawmut Ave
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 262-5708
Neighborhood: South End
https://www.facebook.com/pages/El-Centro/111936395561728
Highlights: Carne Asada, sangria, guacamole, seafood, casual and cozy

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May 3, 2012

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Creative, energetic blogger and Marketing professional in Boston. Wife and mama to identical twin boys, with a new addition to the family in 2022 (a boy!). Loves a burger and a blueberry beer as much as a smoothie and a salad. Into fitness, fashion, recipes, gift guides, reviews, gardening, giveaways, mom life and more. Former small biz owner of pregnancy subscription box company Baby Bump Bundle. Loves to eat and sip in just about every city.

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