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Border Cafe in the Greater Boston area is a two star Mexican restaurant. Located in the Harvard Square neighborhood, this restaurant has been around for the last 5 years and is one of the popular spots in the area. Know before you go: this place features a singles scene. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This place features a full bar. This place is open late and good for groups. Diners found the food really different in Mexico or Louisiana? The fact is the food is great and fresh. Try the chili. The service is terrible.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay this place is yummy and they serve if not the best mararita's in Cambridge. You may have a little bit of a wait if after 6:30 but its totally worth it. Get the (salty) nachos, some salsa and a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i very much enjoy this place. they have a vegetarian section, which is great. my absolute favorite thing to order are the corn and black bean empanadas. i've also had the salad in the taco bowl...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I now officially have little use left for the Border Cafe.They took the Crawfish Popcorn off the menu.They have lost their damn fool minds.They also got rid of the tasty biscuits for crumbly and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have had many a Mexican meal at the Border Cafe. From when I was a kid up until the other other night, it has been my go-to place for my spicy food fix when I'm in Cambridge.While I haven't tired...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The ridiculously long line out the door most nights is inexplicable. Sort of emperor's-got-no-clothes-on thing going on. Overrated.
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it is loud in here, but it's a great atmosphere for a fun dinner with friends or a birthday dinner. the chips and salsa are great to start the meal. the queso dip and guacemole are also tasty. my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
1. Affordable2. Yummy3. Margaritas4. ...Margaritas (deserves two mentions)I absolutely love this place. I have the same meal everytime and while I can't guarantee it's as good as I think it is (I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Not even huge soft drinks, frozen sangria, and free chips and salsa can convince me to go back to this place. It's just unsanitary. I saw flies in the tortilla salad I ordered. Never again!
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here a few times and I must say that I really like the food here. The first time I came I found everything I ordered to be a bit on the salty side but since then I have been happy with my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was lunch time and we were deeply, truly thirsty. Unbeknownst to us, this place has the largest sodas in the entire world. It was sort of cosmic. But the meal went down hill from there. Chips and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is pretty good. I like the chips a lot, extra greasy/salty, but the salsa isn't great. I feel like no matter what i eat here i always wake up tasting the same weird garlic-y taste in the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a good place to grab some yummy Tex-Mex. The black bean and corn empandas are really great, and they have a decent variety on their menu. Definitely a very casual spot, but good for a night...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Border Cafe is known for it's tasty and affordable margaritas ($6-7), but that is just the beginning. The steak fajitas ($10) are certainly the most common order and for good reason. The iron skillet...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Coming from CA, I love my Mexican food and when I read about this place, I was skeptical, but after eating here...I AM IN LOVE! This place has the most delicious food, it's inexpensive and has great...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What can I add that hasn't been mentioned 100 times already below?Two words: FISH TACOS! I have never had them elsewhere, but they are definitely my favorite thing to get here. I am drooling just...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been in Cambridge for a week but I noticed this place almost right away because every single night there are tons of people clustering outside the front door of Border Cafe. Finally, we got...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I forgot about this place once I moved out of Cambridge but we just went back last night. It was a nice surprise to see that the prices haven't changed and we could have a filling dinner with drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food is cheap and always well made and fresh. The waiters are very attentive and are constantly bringing over a fresh basket of chips and salsa even before you finish the ones you're eating. Drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The margaritas are decent here. I prefer them a little stronger though. The food is alright but he best part is probably the tortilla chips. It always seems to be loud and crowded so it's not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing calms the soul like green tea and honey but I was not in the mood to stay at home last night so I rode over to Border Cafe in Harvard Square for some midnight margaritas and guacamole....
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First time I came here it was phenomenal - strong margaritas, spicy cajun dishes, great service. So I brought some friends here last night... and was a bit disappointed, though it was still good:Pros:...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't begin to say how happy this place makes me. Everything from the awesome chili rellenos to the ever courteous staff to the ambience infused with margaritas :) So it's always a great time...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is usually a hit or miss for me, in terms of the drinks and service. Some days, my sangria margarita would taste awesome, other times, too watery. Be safe and order a beer with your meal....
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For an easy, cheap way to satisfy a margarita and Tex-Mex craving, Border Cafe is perfect! It's seriously right off the T, has super-cheap and super-huge margaritas, and they cover all the standard...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm obsessed with this joint! I've gone there for dinner 3 times in the past month. Its right at Harvard Sq. so easily accessible by the T. The wait for a table can be long at times but that's a great...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the chips and salsa and have NEVER had a bad meal there before. The drinks are HUGE and you'll certainly go home full. Only "bad" thing is the wait. You will wait for a l-o-n-g time at dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Now I know I can't get good mexican or TexMex up here in the northeast. The food and the margs were just alright, but I was mostly dissatisfied with the service. The waiter was extremely unfriendly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
There was a bug in my margarita, and the waiter and manager argued with me for 20 minutes and accused me of being drunk when I suggested to him that they comp the faulty product. Being charged for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For someone who lives so close to Harvard Square, I've only been to the Border Cafe less than a handful of times in the past year. It's always busy and packed and I feel like it's a tourist hotspot,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's probably unhealthy how often my boyfriend and I eat here! I either order the Black Bean and Corn Empanadas or the Gulf Coast Seafood Enchiladas, both dishes are wonderful. As a native...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As soon as I walked in, customer service was an A , they kept the chips and dips coming before the meal might I add filled us up before dinner lol. I would return anytime price was great, meal was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty boppin' on a tuesday!! Especially on a rainy tuesday! But then again, who wouldn't want tex-mex to add some spice to their rainy tuesday?Grande Margaritas are only $5.50 and if...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I cant believe people think this place is good. It is the most dirtiest, greasiest, unsanitary place around. If you ever saw the kitchen, and the way they prep the food that you think is good, You...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Border Cafe is one of those things that always sounds like an awesome idea, but you always feel like a big blob once you leave. The chips and salsa are pretty great too, so here's what I recommend:...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Border Cafe is an excellent place to meet up for a well priced Margarita, warm chips, and decent salsa. Service was excellent. Atmosphere was fun and entertaining.Be prepared to talk loud over the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Western sized portions at a western price. I live in Harvard square so I'm a definite regular at the Border Cafe. I seriously eat here about once a week. This is why I'm a regular: Value. Portions...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great if you are in the area and the people you are with want to have cheap drinks of the Mexican variety. The food isn't terrible but there are better TexMex places to go to a short hop...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Border cafe you're $5.50 margaritas make me as happy as a young lad on christmas morn.went here on friday to pregame and get food in my "about to be full with booze" belly. everyone was reasonably...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only knock on this place is its always busy, I guess the price of great food, and the bar is a bit too small to accomodate the wait. Parking is a nighmare so dont even dream of driving over...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If I hear another person tell me how great Border Cafe is....Fajitas - not tender, too salty, not flavorful.Tortilla chips - not fresh, not deliciousPlatters - Just so-soThe mix of cajun and tex-mex...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay. This place is okay for food. BUT Bostonians REALLY need to stop saying that this is a Mexican restaurant. It's not even close.Eggplant with lobster sauce although good - definately not mexican.
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good food. Good times. Cheap prices.The service is friendly and attentive. The menu is huge and definitely has something for everyone. I think this place would be particularly good for a rowdy...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place makes me wanna slap on a sombrero and cha cha through Cambridge. We came in on a Wednesday night at about 8:30 and we were seated right away by a smiling hostess. Yummy margaritas, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, this place is so fun to visit that I end up caring way less about what the food tastes like and way more about catching the waitress for another margarita. But the food is rather yummy.I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
common place for my mom and I. just great all around.
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So you find yourself back in ye olde college days and are getting together with some of fraternity brothers - where to go? Well, since we used to party at the Border Cafe, why not try it again? It was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In the words of Denny Green, "It is what we thought it was." No surprises here. This is bad TexMex. But as far as bad TexMex goes, it's pretty good. Oh and pretty cheap. Chips are warm and fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OHHH my god, I can't believe it took me this long to review Border CafA�!! This is literally my favorite of all favorite eateries. Seriously, no lie, faaaavvvv!! It is pure love!! Let me tell you why:...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the chips and salsa are addictive- the salsa is perfect the best fresh salsa I have been able to find in the area. I think that the best thing on the menu is the burros with shredded steak. They're...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Does not take reservations for large groups! A favorite after work destination for my office, but they will not take reservations unless we beg and plead! The food is amazing, the guacamole is to die...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand all the great reviews! The margs are good and the chips are fresh but the rest of the food is simply not good. I think this place might be good for New Englanders but not a native...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ok...funny that y'all are knocking this place for being "not-authentic..i'm from california and of course bostonians just DONT KNOW good mexican food"shut-up.they're certainly doing something right:...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Meh. What clearly makes this place so crazy packed all the time is that there really aren't any other Mexican restaurants in the Cambridge area...because the food here just isn't all that great. Its...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We tried out this restaurant with our kids and found the food good, the service very efficient and the prices reasonable. Plus there was a great vegan option (vegetarian jambalaya).
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've seriously eaten here more than I can count. It's by far one of my favorite restaurants in the Boston area for reasons beyond the incredible food and fun atmosphere. I order the chicken fajitas...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oops, I did it again: I made the mistake of ordering a margarita in Boston. Dangit! What was I thinking? The margaritas here are boring and overpriced. And don't try to tell me Cactus Club has better...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you want authentic Mexican food, go somewhere else but for Tex-Mex food in Cambridge, Border Cafe if a great place to go. It has a pretty fun atmosphere and is great for a group, provided you are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love border cafe. Mmmmm just thinking about the margaritas makes my saliva get going, and I'm pretty sure they have reasonable amounts of alcohol in them. You guys, fish tacos, guacamole, and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is either just an ok restaurant or a pretty bad Mexican joint. Try everything once right? Wouldn't go back. It's a restaurant chain so you get what you get.Service was good. Very on the ball....
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love it. amazing cheese dip. i recommend the chicken guadalajara----- chicken stuffed with cheese, spinach, and peppers. also, amazing margaritas.the wait is a bit intense, and they will only allow...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, this place is vile. I'm sorry to everyone up here in the northeast, but you don't load your "tex-mex" with so much garlic that you can't taste anything else. Even without the whole garlic...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's... okay. This place seems to be insanely popular, especially on bar nights. I don't get it. The bar area itself is small, and consequently always cramped. The wait staff isn't overly friendly or...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Free chips and watery salsa. The best part of your Border Cafe experience.This is Boston and knowing this you will not find any real Mexican food. If you've traveled to Colorado, Texas, Arizona or...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy! I used to come here regularly a few years ago for the vegetarian corn and black been empanadas...they look a little different than they used to but they sure are good!
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Appropriate portions of good food, at very reasonable prices. Free unlimited chips and salsa. Excellent margaritas. A fun atmosphere - I actually prefer sitting in the basement, but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
They use the term "border" quite loosely here in terms of food... as other reviewers have said more or less. As someone from the Southwest, I love this place for the Hornitos Margarita and the guac....
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food...it's just not good, and there are no two ways around it. Sure, put enough cheese on something or fry it enough and it tastes pretty decent, but at least in my case I will not be feeling...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. The portions here are humongus. I got the seafood enchiladas with crawfish and crab sauce. It was pretty decent. When you arrive, they shower you with fresh tortilla chips and salsa. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
HUGE portions & a good value for the wallet. Food hits the spot, but it's not spectacular. Works as some goooood comfort food, though. It's a busy place, so be prepared to wait. Service is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After moving to the Boston area last year, I quickly learned that there are few good Tex-Mex restaurants. Fortunately friends brought me to Border Cafe and their amazing chips. The food and drinks are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I visited this place with some of my friends who just moved from Texas to Boston. They were looking for some good Tex-Mex food and have heard great things about this place. It was almost impossible to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Margaritas and guac = two of my absolute favorite things. Okay, so the margaritas I could do without but Border CafA�'s guac? No way! That stuff is amazing! Also, let me just state my appreciation...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Back in the day when I was a middle schooler in Cambridge, I used to go to Border Cafe every friday and I thought it was the best. Up through high school I would always come Border for the chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went there last night after work with a former boss. Twas okay overall.My waitress was attentive with a great attitude which is always nice after a long day at a mind-numbing job...The heated and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The only reason to eat here is if you're looking for a "cheap" meal out, or if you're looking for cheap drinks. I suggest filling up on the free chips and salsa and getting a couple of their large...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Every now and then I say to myself, "Self. We need some homemade tortilla chips and dip. And maybe some guac. And a corona." When this is the case, Border Cafe comes in handy.Granted, it only really...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Border Cafe is a trip. A few caveats about this place and me:1. I've only usually been here during some kind of inebriation, whether that be bar crawl, post event shenanigans, or on a random evening....
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
decent food and fun atmosphere make this a fun tex-mex restaurant to go to. love the vintagey wall art and lights, and it's always colorful.was very fun to be here on cinco de mayo (after the line...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Border Cafe is always a perfect choice for Mexican food. There's sometimes a wait for a table, but the bar is always an option. I've never had a bad meal here. The salsa is mouthwatering and the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If I had to list my least favorite, over popularized place in Boston/Cambridge, it would be this hovel.I would really like to give it negative fifty stars because of its completely subpar...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I was a tiny kid, the here bartender would always make me a huge virgin strawberry daquiri with a heap of whip cream, and the kitchen would come out with all-cheese quesadillas with nothing in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, drinks, atmosphere, reasonable prices. If you don't like this place, I probably don't like you.
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming here for more than twenty years and was back last night. I've never had a bad meal, never had bad service and never paid too much. The Border Cafe is one of those 'it just works'...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
SIT AT THE BAR! Don't say I didn't warn you. The service is much faster and friendlier from my experiences there. The drinks are ok, nothing to write home about. The food is certainly not Weight...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I arrived at Border Cafe around 7.30pm on a Friday and it was already slammin'. The bar was packed and a few of my fellow diners ordered a round of strawberry frozen margaritas which were delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very nice. When I eat here, it reminds me of my days as a boy being raised by wolves in the turquoise-lined caves of New Mexico. We had to hunt at night by the light of the moon because the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
For anyone who had Border Cafe as his or her first Mexican experience, I don't blame you for avoiding Latin food. In a word, this place is disgusting. Maybe Border Cafe suffices as Tex-Mex in the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to this place since high school and I keep coming back. It's pretty consistent. It's not the BEST cajun/tex mex food I've had (that would go to a hole in the wall in Springfield, MA)...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Turns out they make a hell of a Strawberry Margarita (which isn't normally my thing) and even the chips passed out around the crowded bar were hot and fresh.
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So yeah its no secret that this isn't the best mexican restaurant in the world or even in Boston but it is what it is... A lively place with decent food and big drinks all served up at very reasonable...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Even though this place is a chain, I still miss it sorely. You have to love the never ending chips and salsa, and the drinks that are bigger than your head. You should be prepared for salt, especially...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Although all of my friends in Boston love this place, I didn't see what the hype was about! Maybe I just have high standards for mexican food but I didn't think it was anything special! It definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It may not be gourmet but I always have a good time at Border Cafe. We go there for a laid-back and fun atmosphere that does not end up costing us a fortune. The only downfall - the crowd and the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a California native I am accustomed to great Mexican food. Since I moved to Boston I have been hard pressed to find a great Mexican restaurant that has all my favorites. Although the Border cafe...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really don't understand all of the Border Cafe hate. Sure, it's pretty far from authentic Mexican or Cajun food (the fact that they serve both should be a bit of a hint), but that doesn't mean that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Any five star review of this place is inexplicable. I'm guessing the five stars are from either morons, idiots, or people trying to be "ironic." There is a special level of hell for perpetrators of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Hourlong waits at this location of the East Coast chain between 6 and 8, though if they checked IDs I assume about half the customers would have to turn around. Decent though unspectacular food...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For thee, Border Cafe, I sing the Song of Yum...Yum yum yummmmmmm! Yum. Yum yummmmmmyumyumyummy yum! OMG yyyyyyyyyyyyum!!!!!(Bear in mind that I'm writing this review long after the Sangria has...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Won't be back ever again.Salt, salt, GD salt! If you haven't had salt in the past 2 months, I highly recommend you come here and order anything at all off the menu. Guess what? It will be the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The line here is now just getting plain annoying. An hour wait? What are you, the Cheesecake Factory? They also have a cop detail now at the door to keep city ordinances of capacity in check. Yikes....
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dirt cheap and absolutely delicious. 'Nuff said.
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is the first time I have been to Border Cafe. My friends and roommates have been raving about it since I moved to Cambridge. I was really excited to check this place out. The atmosphere is great,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
$5.50 for margaritas. If that's not robbery, I don't know what is! It gets an extra star simply for that. They are glorious.And the chips! Oh the chips! Hot, crispy, salty....mmmm. Their food is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've never been a fan of chips and salsa.Until I came here. They serve nice warm, salty chips while you wait and the salsa is incredible! The downside is you have to eat them standing up because...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Border is what it is.. A few friends and I came here on Friday night as we were in the mood to "get our drink on" and stopped for some food first. This place has amazing margaritas, absolutely...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place has amazing margaritas, absolutely AMAZING and they are strong for a good price. The chips are fresh made with yummy salsa. the food isnt too shady either. the service was great.I tried...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There is definitely better border food, but you have to travel across the continent to get it regularly. I was prepared to give the place a four star review, but I had to deduct a star because they...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
While this does not warrant any star removals, I still want to get this out, especially if you are considering going with a lot of people.This is what I don't get....Originally was suppose to have a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I love my Mexican food, and this place hit the spot. The yummy, warm chips and salsa and huge, cheap margaritas are definitely a plus here.The food is good, but pretty average as far as...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Place is Great! The Service is always really excellent & the Food is always Terrific. It is such a great value for what you get. I recommend going when your hung over.....because they give you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place seems to be one of the Cambridge hot spots, it's always super crowded, and friends who live in Cambridge usually end up taking us here. Their motif/menu is part Mexican and part New...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I typically go here after work when my boss suggests it. He went to college in the area so I think that's where his fascination with Border came from. That said, I like the place alright and have no...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place doesn't *really* need another review, but who am I to skip an opportunity to put my 2 cents in. Redonkulous is the only word I can think of for this place. WHY in god's name would you wait...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So much fun to go to! One huge minus - gets very crowded, so you have to wait to get seated for a while. Other than that, have lots of margaritas, beer, and fun eating there! Their skirt steak is very...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I cannot for the life of me figure out why people like this place....they must hate mexican food is all I can figure....Their slogan should be ...."Hey if you love cat food and smoked and drenched in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You don't come to Border for the food. You come for the drinks. This was a funny thing for me to realize as I came of age.Their margaritas are POWERful and yummy. Their food is reasonably price and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Surprisingly good Tex-Mex food lives here! I wouldn't expect good food from a large, overly-crowded, inexpensive place with tacky decor, but my taste buds don't lie. I usually get fajitas, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, update from tonight:Another fun time with great Tex-Mex, though not *everyone* in our group was thrilled (but they took his meal off the check in the end, so props for that). Great margaritas,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
From the outside you may think it is an abandoned building but once you walk into Border Cafe it comes to life...and it was packed on a Monday night but I didn't wait. The homemade chips and salsa are...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Your average Tex-Mex/Cajun fare. Pretty fast, pretty friendly, pretty good price, very good location. It's a nice lunch spot if you're in the neighborhood, but I wouldn't suggest going out of your...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
good cheap food. good cheap strong drinks. vegetarian rice. long wait. and your hair stinks like a smoky greasy grill when you leave.
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
In a word....YUCK! Dirty and possibly the least authentic Tex-Mex food I have ever had. And what is up with the whole Cajun part of the menu? So strange. Definitely wouldn't fly anywhere near the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I come here mainly for the margs and the beer - and good times. There's lots of room, fun (albeit borderline tacky) decorations, and good service. The wood decor is a nice touch.The margaritas are...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I cannot help think about the Old Oxford Ale House whenever I go to the border. For all you diaper dandys, the Oxford Ale house was a great college bar in the 70's. Live bands, happy hour beers and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was introduced to the Border Cafe in Burlington by a friend who lives nearby. I've also been to the Border Cafe in Cambridge, although the parking situation there is atrocious. Anyway, the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was the crappiest day of the year and I needed a warm meal that was Picante. I went into the Border Cafe for lunch and the place was dead. I got a great table by the winows and the nice waitress...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hot basket of free, fresh chips when you first sit down? Loves it.Boozy margaritas for $5.50-$8? Extra loves it.Super crowded and you have to wait outside on the street corner down an alleyway on busy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having worked next door to Border for a year, I got to know it VERY well.I LOVE their chips & salsa, quesadillas, Taco Salad and Strawberry Margaritas (on the rocks!).I think they need to get short...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Three things keep me coming back and if I don't make it back, I drool and cry in my sleep until I go. First thing: the gumboIt's really hard to find some good gumbo and in fact, I have yet to find a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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This 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is clear that this place is adored-it was packed on a Sunday night in a snowstorm! So after venturing over the river, I went with friends for a cheap delicious meal after my Urban Spoon app on my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I felt like I was home. This is a chips and salsa-bold colored paint on the walls-warm twinkle lights and tequila smiles-kind of a place. And I will certainly be back.It's probably a good thing I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the best chips and salsa! They come out nice and warm with plenty of salt. Service is always fast and we've never had a bad meal. Sometimes the wait can be pretty long but we love it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have tortured relationship with Border cafe. I know it's not "authentic" or particularly inspired, but the greasy, cheesy goodness of the tex mex here is hard for other Boston-area restaurants to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great! Their menu offerings are aplenty and we have never eaten anything bad (and we've been here at least six times). Their margaritas are always great as well. Another thing I love...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to this place for about 20 years, so obviously I like it. Yes, it's not the most authentic Mexican restaurant, but I've been to Mexico and let's face it, there aren't many places that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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My 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LOVED this place! The menu was unique in the sense that it was a mix of Cajun, Creole, and Mexican food. I had the steak and shrimp fajitas, which came in such a large portion that I had leftovers for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their chips and salsa are almost great enough to me the meal themselves -- so addicting, it's hard not to fill up on them before your food comes out. Getting the guacamole to go with the chips is a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I was in prison on death row and I had to order a last meal--Border Cadillac (filet mignon) fajitas, a chorizo quesadilla, and a gallon of frozen strawberry margarita (New Orleans' style). This...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A personal favorite. The walls boast of surmounting colors and ecclectic collages creating a vibrant atmosphere that is tough to beat. Fun music whispers in your ears beneath the clammoring crowd, who...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places to go for dinner in Cambridge, especially with a large group of friends. It's loud and crowded? Perfect. The service has always been fast and friendly, the food is good,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Border Cafe is honestly one of my favorite places for being exactly what it is - maybe not authentic Mexican or fine dining - but consistent in their food (very important to me), drinks, and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Border Cafe generic review #384:I'm sure the margaritas are big and strong(like I like my men), but as much as I love tequila, I hate the citrusy concoction. I like the latin american-style beer...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The decor is kinda cheesy, but the service is good, the food comes out quickly and the prices are pretty good. I haven't had much luck with their margaritas - weak, and tasting vaguely like doctored...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so perhaps Border doesn't have *authentic* mexican. Yes, the decor is cheesy. It is almost always crowded. And you will smell like Border cafe until the next time you wash whatever you were...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I **heart** the Border Cafe. It's always worth the wait, the margaritas are delicious (and never weak) and reasonably priced--and the sangria is pretty darn good too. The food is rediculously...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My roommate and I always forget how much we love Border Cafe until the next time we're there and we say "damn this place is awesome, why dont we come here more often?!" The food is solid (delicious)...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are quite a few yelpers that come down hard on The Border Cafe. To each their own, but I've consistently enjoyed it for quite some time. In fact, I'd consider it one of my favorite places to go...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
WTF?? They no longer have Cholula!! From now on, it's BYOCondiments.
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
More like...Border[ing Crappy] Cafe. The chips and salsa here are less than impressive, the food is way too salty, and my sangria tasted like shit boxed wine. Sunset Bar and Grill is less than a five...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Mexican food is a solid C , but the Cajun stuff is a definite A-.Sure, the chips and salsa are sub-par....but, really, is that an indicator of the quality of a menu? (Are TexMex restaurants...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love this place. came here on a busy Saturday but after you grab a rita from the bar, the wait is not so bad. even with the crowds that gather here, i think we must've waited only 20 mins till we...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
wanna know how my border cafe experience ended in a screaming waitress chasing me towards the door in manner of charging moose?this is a good one. i can't believe i've forgotten to post this...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
College Daze: Visiting my good friend at Harvard...being his first year and all, this was a great choice for dining. Cajun influences and Mexican mixes to make your stomach churn for more...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I visited Cambridge for the Harvard-Yale game, and while I would give the town 2 stars (for the record, New Haven only gets 3), I definitely enjoyed Border Cafe. I didn't order food, as this was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious fish tacos! Pretty good food otherwise.
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm from California. No, that doesn't make me an expert on Mexican food, but I can't help but feel significantly familiar with it, having eaten it every other day for most of my life.This place...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I will give this restaurant a 4/5. Simply because I love their Margaritas and I love the chicken quesadilla! The Guacamole and Chips & Salsa will never disappoint! Such an eclectic spot, and a great...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Tex Mex food!!! The Gulf Cost Enchiladas are my favorite. The salsa is very tasty, the chips are very fresh and the margaritas are yummy! Not real authentic mexian/spanish food--if you want that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food is boring. Tasteless guacamole, entrees need work. Good for groups I suppose...the atmosphere could be worse. The waiters have always been exceptionally friendly here, to their credit....
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably one of my absolute favorites in Boston. I have been here on several occasions and it is always packed so make sure that you plan on that.All the food is delicious and they have great drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For those of us from California: It's like Acapulco or El Torito with a few Cajun options, too.For everyone else:I can't think of another place around Boston that serves Mexican plates like Border...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Border Cafe is what it is, and it's damn good at what it is.Tex-Mex usually means kind of bland and watered down attempt at Mexican, but maybe it's the Creole infusion that makes Border Cafe so damn...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My roommates finally got me to leave my Boston bubble and dragged me over the river to Cambridge sq to eat at their favorite restaurant, the Border Cafe on Saturday night. Let me tell you, this place...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Catfish was very good. The jambalaya looked almost exactly like the rice and beans. Rice and beans were bland. Tortillas for my fish tacos tasted old and were extremely chewy. Margarita was watery....
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great food and drinks night time gets packed weekends are worse food is good blackened catfish fajita rules
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place sucks, drinks are horrible, crowd blows. I think I would actually rather go to chili's than this place. I mean at least chili's makes sense, its usually next to a mall and other sucky food,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go during the night, you will get the best. I went here again and again.. I love Mexican.. & enchiladas are great here. I love this place.
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Four stars for their easy late night menu that is perfect for a drunken gathering.Five stars for putting up with the group's crazy loud antics, conversation that got inappropriate several times, and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good enough to make me cross the river just to eat here. Cajun or Tex-Mex are hard to find for a good price and good quality in Boston, but this place has them both. Brilliant. For the average...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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Great margaritas! The salsa is amazing. The food is average Mexican...but...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy! Some friends and I wandered around Harvard Square area not knowing where to go, but letting our noses and stomachs dictate our footsteps. This place was perfect. It had some welcoming...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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For 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Border Cafe is my favorite place to eat in Harvard Square. I said it. Here's the justification:- Great margaritas. Large, salty, five bucks. Can't beat them.- Quick, no nonsense service. Yes,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
From the reviews I see, maybe it was just a bad day.All my coworkers love this place, so I finally checked it out... Well, the best part was the XXL water I got. The waiter was.... out of it, to say...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I picked this joint to be my 1st review ever... That is because I'm in LOVE with it. II am cheap, tis how I am. this place is fricken CHEAPThey give you ENDLESS warm tortilla chips that i seem to down...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good margaritas, excellent spicy chile rellenos, quick friendly service, and lively colorful atmosphere--definitely a repeatable experience. It was on the loud side but luckily we got a table along...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having lived just up the street from the Border Cafe for a few years, I spent many meals dining on their creole chicken, fish tacos, and other Tex-Mex delights. The restaurant is always a great place...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here twice but the food and service each time were equally awesome. The second time I ate at this restaurant, I ordered the creole chicken and my sister got the catfish. We also got a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yay for adorable waiters, free birthday virgin strawberry daiquiri, late night menu, and good natured fun at 1:30am after drinking the night away down the street. 5 stars!
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm torn on this one. I just moved here from Austin, so I have strong ideas about Tex-Mex food. Before I launch into the bad, I have to say that the fish (catfish) tacos I had at Border Cafe were damn...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was in town visiting some friends, and we went out to Border Cafe for some margaritas and food. It was pretty delicious, nothing amazing, but good food at a good price. I'm not from Boston, so I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes you're looking to go somewhere interesting for dinner, sometimes you're just looking to eat good food. There's a reason places like this are called an old standby. Yesterday, i'd had a few...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a really fun place. A good place to bring people from out of town. They make a good margarita, and the food is decent. And of course with any Mexican/Creole (?) restaurant, you get FREE CHIPS...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Four stars is a generous rating-- the Border Cafe is borderline fast food. Albeit delicious fast food. Free chips and salsa. Try a sizzling fajita. Scarf down a fajita chicken salad. Down...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is basically as fantastic as a Chili's with much more food and less upcharge. Their fajitas are fantastic, and they bring all the ingredients over to you sizzzzzzzling hot in an iron pan. They...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is fun place to meet sloppy sorority girls and drink lots of ritas and beer so you can chow down the nasty food and think it is good and then tell all your friends how great Border Cafe is. Is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I want to eat during normal eating hours, the wait is always enormous (an hour), it is very crowded, noisy, and hard to get seating, and they don't take reservations. But for this, I only deduct...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It saddens me to see all the reviews of this place proclaiming it to be "good mexican food." For the location, yes I believe it is the closes one will get to good Mexican food, but it's only slightly...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've moved out of state but still go to Border whenever I'm in town. It's the perfect spot for almost any occasion, whether with one person or a large group. I always ask to sit upstairs if there's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the food here, especially the fajitas which are huge and delicious. The only problem I have is not filling up on yummy fresh tacos before my food arrives.I took my mum here when she was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a spot we went a lot in college. Good food (and a huge variety of choices!), great drinks, and a cool setting. The restaurant makes you feel like you're in the old west. It's really quite...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i have been going to border since i can remember - the food aint top notch but i will always go there - way cool place for hanging out with your friends and you get what you go there for - some nachos...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OK ambiance. I gave it an extra star because I can not hate on the service, it was good. The food was horrible. Are we sure this is authentic cuisine? The website said Cajun and Mexican, more like...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is pretty good, but let's be honest: the real reason for the food is just to have something to eat while you're chugging margaritas. This is a good place to get rowdy since it's always loud...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the border cafe. Their Guacamole is deelish, the tortilla chips are always warm and crispy, their fajitas are amazing, the margaritas are huge, amazing and cheap! i seriously adore this place....
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know, yo. I know some of you's all dislike Border, but I's kinda likes it.The margaritas are big and yums. The chips are hot and the salsa ain't bad. The walls are wooden. The waitstaff is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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Best margarita in town.
kudzu.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A few of my college friends and I stumbled upon this establishment and it's been hard to avoid ever since. It's definitely a "when all else, fails, there's Border." And that's not to say that the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I feel like being brief: The food is pretty good but not spectacular. The margaritas are ok but you might expect a Mexican restaurant to have a better selection of them. The crowds are a pain in the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is truly yummy and cheap. I love the queso and the guacamole. Don't stray from ordinary dishes like burros and enchiladas. Ordering a New Orleans "specialty' rewards only those who enjoy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The chips are great- they come out hot and fresh, almost too hot to eat. They also bring out more of them before you even finish the first bowl. Anyway, I'm a picky eater so when we go to lunch there...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously, how do you not love this place? Okay, so it's a little loud and zooey, and you have to wait a while for a table, but you know something? It's never as long as I think it will be. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Buzzing place, good food, especially the cajun style, but the cock tails are all pre-mixed...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's a reason that there's usually a line outside this place: their food is good and cheap. The entrees are so large and the chips served before your meal are so addictive that I don't recommend...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mandah and I met up here on quiet Thursday evening for dinner, myself not quite knowing what to expect. First, the set of inside doors, proclaiming the air conditioned-goodness beyond them lied to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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Pretty mediocre Mexican food. The chile relleno suffered from all the common...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you can go when its not prime time and avoid the line and wait its great! Like many people have already said the large portions of food for the price are good and the service is too! And the chips...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap drinks, cheap food, and big crowds. Seems like a very typical chain place. It's an okay place to meet friends if you are already in the area, but I wouldn't go out of my way for this place.
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
2 stars for the sangria - both frozen & on the rocks. To me, nothing else here is really worth trying - their food is mediocre at best. I got a quesadilla one evening, and the chicken was strangely...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty damn good. I don't usually drink mixed drinks at bars (I like to see exactly how much booze I'm getting) but the margaritas here are damn good. I did get another margarita after...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The great tragedy of my life is moving from Texas to a city where there is nothing resembling real Mexican food or Tex Mex. Everything is bland and when you order "queso" they look at you like you're...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
To every rule, there is an exception. Today, we explore the case of Border Cafe as the exception to "You get what you pay for." Exhibit A: Tex Mex yumminess in fairly large portions.It's true. Border...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
border cafe is one of those places where my selfish vs. hippie internal conflict really rears its ugly head.1. Cups that appear to be roughly the same volume as a half-gallon of milk - are they...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am so happy to be back in Boston and living so close to Border Cafe. This place can not be beat on value. The food is inexpensive and very good (not just mexican, cajun as well). The drinks and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I just vomitted in my mouth.
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
"Meh. I've experienced better." Sums it up perfectly.First of all, let's get something straight: this is NOT mexican food. It is TEXMEX. There's a difference, people. I lived in Southern CA. I know my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets 5 stars from me for 2 reasons.1. I hate mexican, but their food was very good!2. The food is cheap and they give you a ton of it!Went here on a friday night, the wait looked long, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the few places in the area that is totally worth a wait. And while you're waiting, grab a cerveza or rita at the tiny bar and watch the Sox game. Excellent chips and salsa, and the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
besides the really really long lines at night for this place, its pretty good.be careful snacking on the chips as it can fill you up with warm (almost hot) salty chips and a xx. great way to start it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YEA. Tex mex, yum..We stopped in for a snack and a break from the heat. I am a fan of mexican and Boston seems to fall short of good mexican, so I am eager to return to have a full meal.
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Border cafe is a great place for cheap good eats. It's tex-mex not Mexican food. Great Margaritas, fajitas, fish tacos, fresh made chips. There are huge waits on the weekend. Service is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tex-mex the way it ought to be. Whenever i go to a mex-joint the first thing i look for and order are red cheese enchiladas. That's the staple my mom makes for me back home when i visit and if a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love big burritos, tasy fajitas, freshly fried tortilla chips, and strong margaritas! Border Cafe can reliably give me all of those things. Yay!The ambiance is totally cheesy Tex-Mex all-out...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely LOVE this place. By far this is the best mexican food around! You can't go wrong with a place that gives you unlimited chips and salsa for free and mixes some of the most delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. It's not 'real' mexican food per se, but for what it is it's great. I was born and raised in California and know my Mexican food. Their chips and salsa will fill you up, bonus...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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So, 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars for the margaritas, 3 stars for the food. i didnt love the salsa which is a big deal to me, but the tacos i got for my dinner were tasty. lots of guacamole and good flavor on the chicken....
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gourmet? noRomantic? sometimesCrowded & loud? usually, but hey... it's a Mexican place.Spotty service?! only from the newbies, it would seem... the only time I have had bad service was when being...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Back in the day I waitressed at Jumbalaya's, a sister restaurant to this one. In fact, I'm not sure why they had different names because the food was exactly the same. Jumbalaya's had kooky *cajun*...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I know that people go crazy for the Border Cafe and drive in from the suburbs just to come here... but I have a really hard time appreciating it for some reason.The food prices are great -- ever...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is really good. I love the complimentary tortilla chips. However, the downside of those is that I always eat so much of them that I'm practically full by the time I get my main meal....
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy fajitas and strong margaritas, what more could a girl want?
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Waiting stinks, because the bar areas get packed. But after waiting.. it is perfection. The super salty chips, the home made not-too-chunky salsa, the cheessseey cheeeseeeyy quesadillas, the frozen...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kind of a hit or miss... Some of the food is pretty good though. Last time I went I was truly happy with the cajan fried catfish... although some of their dishes have been too heavy or processed...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The free chips and salsa is just the tip of the iceberg for the goodness that is Border Cafe. I always leave this place giddily satisfied, with visions of the frozen margaritas and the sangria...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has good fish tacos. Their other food is good as well. However, I wouldn't say that I'm wowed by the food; just that it's conveniently located in Harvard Square (walking distance to my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here oh so many times and it continues to be the bf's and my favorite place to go. Our meals have always been unbelievably delicious....I was a sucker for the chilis and cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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Been 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,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I so want to loathe this place- the ultra cheese ball early 90's tex-mexicana all over the place, the heaping plates of pretty average cheese and grease- but I give it 3 whole stars because the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm torn between two and three stars for this place. It has its pluses for sure but seriously, Cajun/Mexican fusion? Hmm. I don't know about no crawfish quesadillas and I think I'll keep it that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have mixed feeling about this place, because on one hand, the margarita's are great, as is the guacamole, and the complimentary chips and salsa. However, everything else I orders was horrible.I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place, against all odds. I have a long history with this place and it all revolves around complete ease, laid-backness and efficiency. Yes, you'll wait forever if you get there after 6 or so....
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I can understand the love of this place for margaritas, but unless you plan on only getting that one drink (because the daiquiri's suck) I would suggest finding any location other then this one...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like border cafe, i have only been there twice but both times i had 2 margaritas and left the place giggling like crazy-which is a good thing. I really like the chicken enchiladas here and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
probably the best place to get mexian food in the cambridge area....but it's not great. i lived in san diego for four years so i've had great mexican food so i had to try out this place since it's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Saturday night around 9pm we decided to head over to the Border for some dinner. We figured since it was a holiday weekend most people would be gone and there would be no wait. We were wrong. Even on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never had a bad experience at Border Cafe. The closest I've come is abandoning hope of getting a table before midnight and dragging my self and friends to John Harvard's. If you do get in, you're...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Man alive, there's a lot of love for this pedestrian and expected Harvard Square establishment. Misplaced? I do believe so.While the latest trip was just two night ago (a Friday), it's pretty well...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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The food is tex-mex/cajun and not the most authentic but it is delicious and cheap and the food comes out veyr quickly. My son loves it here because there are murals and fun stuff to look at everywhere.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the most cliche tex-mex restaurant ever...and I love it!I don't know whether it was the murals, bottles of hot sauce, or cheesy Christmas light decor, but the Border Cafe truly captured my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was an off night for Border. The waitress was not up to par and they were very inefficient at clearing the table and giving us room.Inexcusable was the waitress taking the queso when I had a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm definitely biased in reviewing Border Cafe, because a family tradition of mine is SundaylLunch after church at Jose Tejas in NJ (It's the same restaurant, different name). That being said, I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What? Am I actually seeing people say that they were unimpressed with this place? That's crazy! I love this place. You have to wheel me out on a cart every time I eat there (as a result I limit...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
People will wait an obnoxiously long time for a table at the Border. I don't get it. I mean, the foods good, the chips 'n' salsa are free, and they serve their drinks in Big Gulp size glasses (which...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I mean, the food isn't spectacular and I've had better margaritas at John Harvards. Still, I love the country music and my favorite entree, the blackened chicken fajitas, is pretty solid. It's a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is certainly not the best mexican food in the area but it is tasty, they are super quick at seating and service and the margaritas are great. I've never had a bad service experience here. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I first entered the Border Cafe, I had high expectations and was somewhat unimpressed. The decor is definitely lacking. But it was relaxed, and I liked that.The Border earned its title of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Border cafe is probably the best Mexican-ish food I've had in the area, and it's pretty cheap to boot.The interior is pretty appropriate, although if the lights were turned on, I bet it'd seem...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Can't decide between Mexican or Cajun? Well then, Border Cafe is for you.As soon as you sit down, the waiter brings you free chips and salsa. Yay free. But unless you like the salsa on the runny...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on a Saturday night with the fiance and some of his work study students for a end of the year party. This place was super busy! OMG! I couldn't even move. It was absolutely nuts. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't really care if this is authentic Mexican or not - I know what the place is like, what the atmosphere is like, and if I felt like it wasn't authentic enough for me then I'd probably head...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Cadillac fajitas and Cajun popcorn, we have a date Friday night!!! Don't make me wait too long, ok?"I've tried just about everything on this menu and have never been disappointed (except for one...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is good, but I really enjoy the place itself, especially on the weekends, it's completely packed and hard to find a place, but the people waiting with you are always fun.
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sigh the Border Cafe.Ever other Sunday or so, I attempt to go to Mr. Bartley's in Harvard and because it isn't open on Sunday's I make my way to the border cafe.Why?Because they have decent...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Let me tell you a little story about my Border Cafe experience(s)...So I've been known to enjoy throwing back a margarita or three now and again. I've also been known to enjoy a sizzling fajita....
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
One (or two word): Tex- Mex....Super- crowded and super- crazy We were so hungry and were fed baskets of free nachos.... fueled by Coronas... that we were pretty stuffed by the time the entrees...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When my friend suggested border cafe for a sunny saturday lunch, I was game. This is the spot where I'd try to order 'ritas as a young lass (and failed miserably, mind you)eat food I thought was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had heard a lot of not very good things about this place, so had never checked it out until last night...and I have to say I was reasonably impressed.The first thing to note is that it gets very...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Jose Creole? Cajun-Creole/Tex-Mex cuisine?No. Just, no.The ambulance removing a patron as I arrived should have been a warning.
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My best Tex-Mex friend wanted to go to Border Cafe for her birthday with a few of our friends. To me that says something about the food right there. Let's face it - any of us who have spent time in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
While chefs and foodies may contend that seafood and cheese do not belong in the same dish except under the most carefully culinarily engineered circumstances, I cite the Gulf Coast Seafood Enchiladas...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like:-Gulf Coast shrimp enchiladas -crawfish etouffee-melon margaritas-sangria-Crystal hot sauceI don't like:-how you have to wait forever on weekend nights when school is in session.
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, the endless torture of the meat coma is still upon me! After the gastric warmup of a bucket of guacamole (and salsa, of course) it was decided that fajitas for two would be prudent. It took me...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was a really interesting combination of tex-mex and creole flavors. My dish probably didn't fit into either category, but all I have to say is it was damn good! Beware of the chips in the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE Border Cafe. The atmosphere is a little hectic with it being the busiest hot spot in Harvard Square, but if you end up having to wait, I would definitely say it is worth it as long as you don't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had to re-live one of my old haunts. This place got me addicted to their chips and salsa on day one. Everyday getting off the bus in Harvard Square I would start to crave the crunch.Chips aside,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the atmosphere, location, service and food! Always a wait for a table, though.
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's a reason why there are nearly 300 reviews on Yelp and the place is consistently full - The Border Cafe is good at its business.The food is very good and the service is very quick. So long as...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Edit** So I went here the other night and I wasn't really super pleased. The drinks had no kick. They where really stupid about ID's. Dude, I am 30, give me and my friends a drink. I dont even look...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars, here's why.cheap, effective and good chips (you know it) also their french fries are way too good for a Mexican eatery.1 star off because they haven't figured out how to get teleport me home...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome food, good drinks. Although it really isn't a place I would go just for drinks. If you are planning on going there. Go there for Dinner it is really good and at a really good price (after a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Perfect for a drink after work with the girls - the margaritas truly take the edge off of a bad day. Perhaps its because I'm a self-admitted salt addict, but these margaritas are perfection though...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go for the margaritas. Skip the appetizers, even if you're real hungry (unless you're in the NFL or are a sumo wrestler or are sharing with a legion of friends) because the portions are huge. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap food and drink. And they're both delicious. What more could you want from a restaurant?The only downside is they do not take reservations, and I don't think I've ever been here after 5p where...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like the fun atmosphere and the cute decor here. The endless chips are also a favorite with my friends and I. The food is tasty but a bit rich; the prices are reasonable. I have to admit that I'm a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The good: cheap, predictable, good eats, well-oiled, machine-like service, warm chips and spicy salsa, mango catfish fajitas (enough for two meals), sauza gold margaritas.The bad: that ridiculously...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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This 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I always have a good time and enjoy good food/drinks when I come here. I recommend the French Quarter chicken or the burros... the margaritas are always good... the only down side is that you will...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place; discovered it through my cousin and been back quite a few times since. Their food is great and so is the atmosphere; they also have a full bar with some really tasty, delicious frozen...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Loud, nearly impossible to get into, and the fajitas?! What the heck happened there!?I'm a native Texan, and my favorite dish to order to test a Tex-Mex restaurant is the fajitas. What arrived before...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Guys, what the hell? Wait, I think I get it: all of these positive reviews are part of a cruel & elaborate(ish) scheme to inflate the throngs waiting outside on any given weekend day/evening. I know...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
PROS: Big and strong drinks, fun atmosphere, good tables for big groups, good bar area, enchiladas are delicious and the blackened salmon caesar is greatCONS: No reservations... and the wait can be...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A friend of mine really loves coming here. I'm kinda so-so on the place, but since I don't hate it and I enjoy hanging out with him, I just come order and have a good time.I honestly don't see...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Tired meats and dirty seats.
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We got there around 6pm on a Saturday night, and it was just starting to get packed. Fortunately, we only had to wait about 20 minutes...not so bad. The food is great, and very reasonable prices. I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had a party of 14, and waited about 35 mins to be seated on a Friday night, so not so bad. The atmosphere was fun and the staff was friendly. Lost a star because several of us thought a lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really love it here. I have been here countless times with a various friend groups and I have never been dissatisfied. The food is delcious, inexpensive and they always keep my margaritas flowing...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I get a Tex-Mex craving, Border Cafe is the first place I go. No, it's not "authentic" Mexican. No, I don't care. I actually think it's pretty damn funny that all these Bostonians get their...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My sister and I come here all the time. ALL the time. We love it because you always know what you are going to get-- cheap, huge portions of tex-mex food. The drinks are always cold, the free chips...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The customer service at this place is junk. I don't expect much when going to a place like this, but they're just terrible. We had a party of 12 meeting for dinner on evening. 11 of us were there...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have only been here once, but I had a great experience. I actually came here on a first date and it could not have gone better. Although, I don't think I didn't really fell for the girl, I did fall...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Free, limitless chips and salsa. That's nice. When I ate meat, I was vaguely obsessed with the French Quarter Chicken, and the Buffalo Wings were appropriately spicy. They were both, admittedly, quite...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Once, a girl broke up with me here. At the friggin Border Cafe. Come on! I may or may not have cried. Minus one star for a classless breakup. The rest is pretty excellent though. I always, always get...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere here is exceptional-- you'll be greeted with a fun, friendly wait staff, along with some country-pop-folk fusion music, and top-notch margaritas. The food is tex-mex, wouldn't really...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Aside from the fact that I think it's weird to fuse Mexican and Cajun food (enchiladas with a side of jambalaya, anyone?), Border Cafe is decent. The food is cheap, the free chips 'n salsa are key,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eh. Every city has a few of these. "Mexican" restaurants within proximity of major universities. They become popular with the gringos because they serve corona and this crazy food called a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a big fan of Border. The prices are reasonable, the food is great (love the blackened catfish fajitas), and the service is quick. I'm not much of a Margarita guy (Sol and a lime for me) but I've...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Only for happy hour or a quick appetizer and cocktail. Queso is an absolute must, or else you're missing the sunset of the restaurant. Busy and active means its more of an upbeat social place, not for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A big "Hola" to the free chips & salsa. I do love me some free chip and salsa establishments.Now, not many people know this, but...I'm not Mexican. Nor have I ever been Mexican nor will I ever be...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A couple of things about Border Cafe:The location is awesome. The layout of the restaurant is really cool and festive and the employees are really great. And really hot and sexy. Whoops!The food is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Alright, for some reason I did not know this place was so...theme park. I was up on the Tex Mex/Cajun bit, but when I walked into this place, I thought I was at South of the Border (road trippers know...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
when i think mexican i think pancho villa burittos, but border cafe is definitely not the typical burrito place. and tonight i was happily surprised. i had the corn and black bean empanada... and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
People rave about this place: "Oh my God, best food ever! I love the drinks! Waaaah! Waaaahhhhh!". These people have either never eaten good Mexican before, or else they're morons. I'll graciously opt...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here a couple of times. I go back for sentimental reasons. My now husband and I had our first date there. We went there again last night. I love the margaritas. The food is ok. Nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I worked at 50 Church Street for 3 months and I ate here a couple times a week during that time. I am a big fan of Mexican food and Cajun food, but I'm not sure they ever belonged together. But I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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I 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Border Cafe is yet another average Tex/Mex place in the Boston area, I've tried just about everything on the menu that I would at any such establishment and nothing seems to really blow me away...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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The 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
While I lived in Boston for 4 years, this was hands down my favorite place to go. There was always a wait, but it was always worth it. Good atmosphere, good service, good food, good prices. I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
It surprises me that so many people like this place. I think it's disgusting. I've gone here more than once, just because a friend likes to celebrate their birthday there, but everything I've gotten...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There is often a long waiting line for this place. Food is not impressive but good. Good choice of drinks, nice place to eat if you have a group of people. By the way this is not mexican food. This...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not a fan of The Border. Never have been, I know I am the minority here. There isn't anything wrong with the Border, it's clean and well run, I have been going for years, I just cannot see what all...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Actually being cajun, it's hard to find places that serve the things my parents cook, let alone better than my parents cook them.This place blew the pants off my mom's kitchen.The bar is a great stop...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best experience I had at Border was that one time when I finished the last final exam for the semester that was also my last final exam ever as an undergrad that was also the same day as my...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They say there's always a first time......This was mine... I've never had mexican food for dinner, two times in a row..... for multiple reasons....1. I am not a big fan of mexican food2. It is soo...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know, I really like the french fries. It's a tex-mex/cajun place, and I go for the french fries. The burgers are cheap. The margaritas are decent. Nothing else has been terribly...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to border cafe a lot lately after moving to the area. Every time I have been there I have had a great experience. I haven't ever had to wait for more than 5 minutes. As crazy as this...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
As stated, long waits and not so good food -- every dish I've tried has been rather bland. However, I've never had a problem with the wait staff and though the drinks don't make up for the food they...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food here isn't horrible, but I wouldn't call it good, either. As others have pointed out, it isn't in the least authentic, but that's hardly unusual in Boston. They have a couple decent...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i've been going here since i was 6 years old and it has never disappointed ... interesting thing ... i've only had alcoholic beverages here twice ... they ask you when you enter if you'll be drinking...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even after reading some discouraging reviews from other Yelpers, my friends and I decided to give Border Cafe a try one Friday evening. It was one of the few dining places in Cambridge that was open...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think Border Cafe is the best bang for the buck in Harvard Square. I won't even try to pretend it's authentic Tex-Mex or Cajun or whatever kind of food they claim it is, but it's always a good solid...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It is what it is, kids. I admit I loved this place a lot more when I was younger. But you will find adequate drinks (get the extra shot in your marg) and indulgent food (i get the shrimp and crawfish...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hey, it is what it is, and if you want to read a couple real Mexican words on the menu but not actually have any real Mexican food - well, this is the place for you. They also play up the Cajun thing....
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you walk into this place expecting authentic Mexican food, you will leave sorely disappointed. If you walk into The Border Cafe expecting hipster servers to be bringing you mild Creole-Mex food,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Two stars for their drinks. Well, because they have tequila and a ton of calories= yum I have ventured here before to be met with a really long wait, crowded and loud atmosphere, bland and mediocre...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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We've gone here a few times with friends who have babies in strollers because it's on the ground floor and there's a lot of room inside.It's very casual, so there's no problem with kids or babies making noise....
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
honestly, i just don't quite understand this mix. bf and i went and had delish margaritas after we waited a long time (like 30-40 min on a friday night, which we knew would be a long wait) for our...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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This 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am thrilled to see the Border is still around and doing well. I started going in 1989 (whoops, showing my age a bit!) when it was still a relatively new joint and the menu was not as varied as it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not great, not terrible. i wouldn't wait at all to get in, though. They put way too much cheese on everything.
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay. I went here for margaritas, so this is how I felt about it while I was getting liquored up... and I'm a particularly happy drinker. The atmosphere was relaxed and fun. It was super crowded and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's been interesting to read some of the other reviews. They seem to run the gamut. So I'll add to the middle. I've been a few times, and haven't had the waiting issues that others have. I must go at...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes, life is in such a state that I need cheese, tortillas, chicken, beans and rice. That's it. And Border Cafe gives it to me fast and cheap, and often with a tasty tequila-based beverage.
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tex-Mex Creole mix. I probably wont go back for dinner. If I do go back it will probably be for drinks and chips & salsa.
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Tex-Mex"...ehhMore like Bayou Mex. It was late and we wanted to get some food, and I had never been here and wanted to try it out. I was hoping to find a place for a quick meal where the game wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Why (WHY?) is there always a line around the block for this place?! I mean, it's fun and lively and festive and all; the margaritas are huge and pretty good and some of the food is fairly tasty--but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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I'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....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How can you not love Border Cafe? Whenever you need some obnoxiously rowdy and loud place that's convenient to the T and has good food and drinks at a good price, Border's is perfect. Addictive nachos...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Border last weekend with a group of 10 (total). So many things could have gone wrong so many times with 10 people to deal with, and it was a Friday night. We got there a little after 8pm,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have an addiction to the fajita salad at Border Cafe and haven't gotten past it to try anything else on the menu. There is always a wait, the place is always packed and parking can be hard since...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Holy Mother! I guess everyone has been to the Border Cafe, and I'm part of that, too. I went here a few weeks ago with Dorian for a hot girl dinner date, because we were both too tired to cook and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a fan of mexican food (sorry folks, a bunch of meat, lettuce and beans thrown together is not quality food to me) but I always have a good experience at Border Cafe. Its fairly crowded at...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
so my best friend's birthday was last thursday and when she got all excited about border cafe, i couldn't help but roll my eyes and think "again?". after four years of college and countless birthdays...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Border Cafe on Monday night with a girl that I met at my work and I have to say, it wasn't too bad. This was my first time there because I'm not really a fan of Mexican food save Taco...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am surprised there are any negative reviews for one of my staple week night dinner places! Let's not fool ourselves, Border Cafe is the Ground Round of Mexican food, but it is pretty damn tasty!...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not gonna lie, this place really does the trick for a chips and salsa and enchiladas fix. Not many places in this city can really do that. I got the frozen strawberry margarita last time and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I recently returned to the Border Cafe, and decided to brave the crowds on a weekday night. We ended up waiting for about 20 minutes to sit down on a Wednesday - maybe the wait would be faster...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is a pretty good tex-mex variety that everyone I know seems to love, the margaritas are quite good, the atmosphere is pretty nice and clean...but it can be a bit too much of a busy-boozy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Expect a long wait on Thursday nights, but to hold you over, go to the bar for some warm nachos, standard salsa, and fabulous margaritas.Food is cheap.Good place for big groups. Local favorite. One...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
if mexican restaurants served real mexican food where would i get my guac and sour cream fix?border cafe can be an infuriating experience if you have a table of twelve, spent 30 minutes looking for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Really 3.5 stars.If we looked at Boston's senior yearbook, I'm sure the city would have been voted "least likely to serve up amazing Mexican food". In that realm, the food at Border is actually quite...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love to have food here and "a few cocktails" when I am out and about shopping in Harvard Square or before I go out boozin the night away in Harvard Square. This is one of my favorite places to eat...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How can you NOT give the Border Cafe 5 Stars?! The place is awesome! Cheap food, redonkulous menu, vibrant crowd, great location. What more can you ask for?! Anyhow, my favorite dish is French Quarter...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Border Cafe forever. And since I started going, I've been to culinary school and I've stopped going to a lot of restaurants I used to love--Friendly's (shudder), Finale,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
