Great 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

Great 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
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This 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,... More

This 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 able to find something yummy to eat. The service is pretty good; I have never had any complaints. It’s a good value for the money. The appetizers are HUGE and a quesadilla appetizer will easily serve two people. The guacamole is among the best I have ever had in my entire life. It is made fresh on the premises, and you can tell. The restaurant itself is brightly decorated, and great music is always playing in the background. It never gets too loud, at least when I have been there. I definitely recommend this restaurant, if you are visiting Harvard Square!
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If 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... More

If 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 fare, the Border Cafe also offers a range of Cajun food. The enchiladas are satisfying, and if you're in the mood for a Cajun flare, go for the crawfish and shrimp ones. Margaritas here are good, the tortiall chips never run out, and the decor reminds me of my favorite places back home. The bustling atmosphere is noisy but full of energy and makes this one of my favorite places around for some good Tex Mex comfort food.
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If 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... More

If 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 time. Having said that, the food is pretty good here: nachos, fajitas, and other Mexican-type meals. There are several different types of margaritas and mixed drinks (ever had a watermelon margarita?) and they are well made and strong. Come with a pack of people, get in line, and prepare to make a ruckus.
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The 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... More

The 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 are too busy diving into thier varied exotic tropical drinks, the mountainous stack of nachos, or thier scrumtuous Cajun and Blackened or refreid dishes. You will not go hungry, crazy or bored at the Border. It's a great mix of students, porofessionals and out-of- towners. The liveliest spot in Harvared square.
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Good 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. ... More

Good 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 different margarita's to choose from here. The menu consists of two main sections-fajitas and creole food. There is also a section for vegetarians. Prices here are very reasonable with dinner for meat eaters priced from nine to fifteen dollars. Vegetarians pay even less and can obtain a reasonable meal for around eight dollars. Overall, service is good but can be slow during peak hours.
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The 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... More

The 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 disappointment, though, is the drinks. The margaritas taste extremely watered down and aren't worth the money. You're better served by ordering beer, which is actually fairly inexpensive for a restaurant.
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The 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.... More

The 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 extremely crowded, so be prepared to wait. Also, if you want to have a dinner conversation, try to get seated downstairs instead of up (upstairs is where the loud groups are seated, as well as the bar). All in all, not bad.
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This 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... More

This 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 is grilled and juicy. The chicken is marinated in something delicious! The chips and salsa are OK. We love this restaurant. It's our favorite in Boston and Cambridge!!!
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The food here is basically Tex Mex. When you get here, you get an almost endless supply of tortilla chips. The entrees here don't really get you full but they are good. It will cost about $10... More

The food here is basically Tex Mex. When you get here, you get an almost endless supply of tortilla chips. The entrees here don't really get you full but they are good. It will cost about $10 for each entree. I would check this place out.
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