Border Cafe
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RestaurantsMexican
| MONDAY | : | 11:00AM | - | 1:00AM |
| TUESDAY | : | 11:00AM | - | 1:00AM |
| WEDNESDAY | : | 11:00AM | - | 1:00AM |
| THURSDAY | : | 11:00AM | - | 1:00AM |
| FRIDAY | : | 11:00AM | - | 2:00AM |
| SATURDAY | : | 11:00AM | - | 2:00AM |
| SUNDAY | : | 12:00PM | - | 1:00AM |
Customer Reviews (93 reviews)
VindictiveButterfly
on Citysearch Jun 15, 2009I was so disappointed when I went there. First of all, ordered a Margaritta and the waiter insisted on seeing my ID, which I had left in my other purse back at my apt . A little rediculous because I'm far beyond the legal... (more)
hardinghouseinncambrdge
on Citysearch Jan 20, 2009This Harvard Square favorite offers delicious and inexpensive Mexican and Cajun food in a fun and lively environment. Students, tourists and families flock to this Southwestern-themed restaurant which is known... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jan 15, 2009My family has been going to the Border Cafe in Harvard Square for over 20 years. We are native Bostonians and now California transplants. Every visit to Boston includes a trip to the Border Cafe ! Try the Eggplant... (more)
TheReviewa
on Citysearch Oct 17, 2008For cheap Tex Mex and a cheap Margarita. This is the place! The border cafe has something for everyone including run of the mill Tex Mex and some interesting Cajun dishes too. This place will not break the bank either so... (more)
DkTiburon
on Citysearch Jul 02, 2008So, I accidentally left my credit card in the restaurant and immediately went back to retrieve it. For some unknown reason, the manager took it home, and I needed to talk to the other managers. At first, the first... (more)
stayve
on Citysearch Jun 03, 2008Been twice and both times had very good experience. First time we had a wait of 15 minutes and the second time we were brought right to a table. I purposely chose to eat mexican the first time, burrito was OK, chips and... (more)
pelusa666
on Citysearch Mar 09, 2008This last Saturday we were a party of 11. We reached the restaurant at around 9:15 pm. They gave us a buzzer and the manager at the door told us to wait for 30-45 min. We stayed at the bar until 10 pm. We asked for the status of... (more)
suppaman92
on Citysearch Jan 03, 2008I have been coming to this restaurant for 4 years.Tthe food is pretty good and worth coming back for but the service, especially from the manager, has convinced me to never go back there again. I was sitting with... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Dec 06, 2007The Border Cafe is a favorite on mine. The quessadillas are the best. Bring back the carne asade. It's the best! The drinks are great too. Terrific margaritas and the sangria is also amazing. The decor is great too.... (more)
rmusa
on Citysearch Oct 11, 2007This has been my favorite restaurant for ten years. But as sad as it sounds I, a regular customer even after I moved to the west coast, had a major setback in what I think of the place. I flew in from San Francisco last... (more)
Eric Grossman
on Citysearch Sep 18, 2007<b>The Scene</b><br>Due to the area's lack of inexpensive dining options, the wallet-friendly Border Cafe is the restaurant of choice among Harvard Square's younger residents. (Translation: expect hour-plus... (more)
l_scully
on Citysearch Sep 16, 2007I've been to Border Cafe many times and I've always gotten my money's worth. The chips and salsa are really good and they give you huge portions of everything (from drinks to food) for relatively cheap. There's... (more)
larged
on Citysearch Jun 09, 2007Border Cafe is hands down my favorite tex-mex restaurant. Their food is easy on the pocketbook yet still of great quality. I usually end up eating too many chips, salsa, and guacamole and ruin my dinner. They make one... (more)
running_strong
on Citysearch Apr 29, 2007Great service, tons of menu options, good maragaritas and fresh, hot tortilla chips and salsa served before the meal. (more)
fromboston
on Citysearch Jan 30, 2007My fiance and I often dine here and had nothing but a good experience. I am a vegetarian and there is only around 10 vegetarian options on te menu and since i am the type that enjoys trying a different dish each time I... (more)
antz06
on Citysearch Nov 25, 2006Dinner at the Border Cafe last night was as great as it has always been. Had a 15min wait for an 830pm dinner. Place was packed but we did not feel rushed. We were actually allowed to hang out at our table for quite a long... (more)
sromano
on Citysearch Nov 05, 2006Used to be a great place. The food is still good but the service continues to get worse. Last visit the appetizers came out amazingly quickly and the entrees seconds later. Never asked about drinks and tried to push us... (more)
kej628
on Citysearch Oct 31, 2006Oh, boo hoo hoo, those who climb on their soapbox and constantly harp that the Mexican food around here is not authentic - NO KIDDING, who cares, deal with it, you're not going to get an authentic fresh New England... (more)
casa w.
on Judys Book Sep 24, 2006Great place to be & eat....Just do not order OUT from the bartenders unless you tip them. not a good idea.. I have found it's not the best way to recieve care in the food order (more)
bosoxi
on Citysearch Aug 10, 2006I can't people that give this place bad reviews. It doesn't purport to be the most authentic Mexican restaurant in town but it does have great food. The chicken fajitas are the best I've had with the most tender and... (more)
Amy B.
on Judys Book Jul 10, 2006This restaurant is a great place to go for a quick bite to eat before a movie. It is a wonderful combination of Cajun and Mexican food, with something for everyone. I am a pretty strict vegetarian, and have always been... (more)
surfergirlwannabe
on Citysearch May 30, 2006I have been eating here for over 10 years. My first experience was in 1995 right after living in Texas for 10 years where I got hooked on Tex-Mex/Cajun. I recommend the Catfish Fajitas, Catfish New Orleans, Jumbalaya &... (more)
Christina M.
on Judys Book May 16, 2006If this restaurant was in my home state of Texas, I would probably only rate it three stars, but for the sake of its being a welcome beacon of Tex Mex light in Cambridge, I give it four stars. In addition to solid Tex Mex... (more)
Alison P.
on Judys Book May 14, 2006If you feel like curling up somewhere quiet and reading your book, do not come to the Border Cafe. Its deal is that it is loud and crowded and hectic and you can have margaritas, maybe many of them, and have a loud festive... (more)
Jack L.
on Judys Book Apr 24, 2006The Border Cafe has action coming and going. Waiting on line jsut warms you up for the main dish inside. Be prepared to speak up -- the acoustics create sheer madness, making it sometimes it hard to hear. Yet most people... (more)
M G.
on Judys Book Apr 16, 2006Good tex mex/cajun can be hard to come by in the northern reaches of the country. That is why Border Cafe, located in Cambridge, is a gem to be treasured. Drinks here are served cold and strong. There are a number of... (more)
Michael G.
on Judys Book Apr 15, 2006The food is what you would expect a typical American Mexican restaurant, though you really can't go wrong with any of the dishes. They all taste fine and pretty much exactly like you'd expect.What is an utter... (more)
Wei-ying W.
on Judys Book Apr 14, 2006The food's a bit more expensive than regular tex-mex, but at least it's consistently good. Try the black bean and corn empanada...yum yum. Don't get the margaritas though, they're very watered down. Can get... (more)
Dan R.
on Judys Book Mar 17, 2006This is our absolute favorite restaurant; it has the best Mexican food ever! We go about once a week and only get one thing - THE CHICKEN FAJITAS! The tortillas are homemade, which is a must for good fajitas. The chicken... (more)
maoshong
on Citysearch Jan 21, 2006Even the waiter agreed that this wasn't authentic or even edible food. Completely bland and tasteless. My friend (who is from Texas) laughed when I said I was craving Mexican food and suggested this place. The only... (more)