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For three star Mexican, try Cafe Sol Azteca in Newton Centre. This is one of the popular restaurants in the Fenway neighborhood. This place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features a full bar. This place is good for groups.
This wonderful Mexican restaurant has been opened since 1989. Enjoy delectable Mexican cuisine in a bright milieu of exposed brick. South of the border drinks such as strawberry, grand gold, Cadillac, frozen, blue or regular Margaritas and Pina Coladas are a major attraction at Cafe Sol Azteca. Our Sangria has been awarded as ?Best of Boston? by Boston Magazine and Mexican Beers.
3.0 of 5 stars.
Finding this restaurant wasn't easy but I liked the food and loved the patio. I had the Chillies Rellano (sp) which were OK and my daughter had the Guacamole Salad, which turned out to be just an ice...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The sangria was good and so were the margaritas.The patio is very comfortable and because is it between two buildings it is shaded, but you still get benefits of being outside. It is not fancy, but it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
delicouse, authentic and tasty....the salsa is perfecto!
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good for Families - Go Early Bird and Al FrescoSol Azteca is a fine Mexican for families, especially eating on the patio. Go for an early dinner ~6 and the service is fast, the place uncrowded, the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"Do you guys want to have dinner? We were planning on grilling outside or eating somewhere that they have a patio"This was the text message to our friends that landed us at Cafe Sol Azteca.When we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Returning back here a few times, the service has gotten increasingly slow on busy nights. Went here on a Friday and it seems they can't keep up with the crowds. They forget drink orders and slam...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I used to go to this restaurant with my family when i was younger. I always remember sitting outside and having a great time. I went here with my boyfriend and could not believe what happened. It...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Combine overpriced yet insipid food with frankly indifferent to bordering on hostile service and this is your winner
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I LOOOVE Mexican food. When I moved to Newton Centre 11 years ago, I was thrilled to see that there was a Mexican restaurant a few short blocks from my house. I asked around, and people said it was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really like Sol Azteca. But I hate going there. Its one of those places that leaves a bad taste in my mouth, even though it has nothing to do with the delicious margs (a bit overpriced but good)...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Our mission: find a tasty Mexican joint since it is Monday and La Paloma is closed.Our asassin team: myself and foodie roommate/platonic lifemateOur decision: scope out Cafe Sol Azteca, since...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When we have a craving for great Mexican food, we head on over to Sol Azteca. They serve the most delicious Mexican dishes with captivating music and decor. If you can go there during warmer weather,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My sister and I have a holiday tradition of Mexican dining. We usually go to Acapulco's, but since Cafe Sol Azteca got the best reviews in the area, we decided to break from the usual and try...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite date restaurants in the Boston area. Great Mexican food (hard to come by around here for sure), but what makes this place a true gem is the ambiance - I would happily wait as long...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Alright, alright, I've said a lot of hateful things since I moved to New England about Mexican food. Ok, so they were all well deserved but there were some blanket statements made (It all sucks, I've...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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The food and service were fine, but what I loved best was the cute courtyard for outdoor dining. My aunt moved to Newton 25 years ago and Sol Azteca is one of her favorite restaurants in the area. I went there...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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If you're looking for a new scene and decor, this is the place for you. But if you're looking for something that's going to give your tastebuds a run find another place to dine! The service was great, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a couple times now- good solid food, good service.One star solely for the great patio they have. Try to get a table out there when the weather's nice.I love that you have to hunt for the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe Sol Azteca has delicious food, exceptional, flavorful sangria and an outdoor patio. What else can you ask for from a Mexican restaurant? Plus it's at Newton Center so you can walk to JP Licks...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, can't believe I have not reviewed SA yet! A low rating for "high priced" food is not a valid rating. A low rating for "over priced" food, however, would be. Yes - Sol Azteca has pricier food than...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
decent food but a little pricey for what you geti would still go back there agian
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been eating at Sol Azteca with my family for almost two decades. There are a few noteworthy things about the restaurant that make it a favorite in my foodie diet.1) The sangria is rich and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 1/2 stars.Nice outdoor seating (in case you missed that part in the other reviews) but expect to wait at least 30 minutes for it. Margaritas are served in small, non-margarita glasses but pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice Mexican spot. A bit upscale. Yummy mole and decor. A bit limited on entrees for vegetarians. I usually order the mole cheese enchiladas whatever they call them. They are delicious, but I'm using...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For me... working in Newton, this is THE place to go for lunch in the summer time. They have a great patio with wonderful margaritas. Go for the strawberry... embrace it... The food is pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I stumbled upon this place after work on a warm summer night and had a wonderfully relaxing time eating in the outdoor patio area. I ordered the pollo al cilantro which was good - I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
One star for the patio. One star for the good service. One star for the homey decor and atmosphere inside. The food is average. I feel like it doesn't really have the right spices or flavors or...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sol Azteca is a great place to go for a nice relaxed evening with Mexican food with margueritas and sangria. My favorite is the Pollo al Cilantro. Waitstaff is always very courteous and their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The only reason this place is getting two stars (instead of one) is b/c it's fair/decent mexican food for BOSTON. If this restaurant were anywhere else, I'd give it 0-1 stars. Chips were cold, salsa...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place very much, it's another childhood classic. I like that you have to go through an alley to find it -- no matter which door you enter through. I like the outdoor seating, even though...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on a Friday night, though relatively early, and the two of us were seated right away. I ordered a margarita, the boy got sangria -- I chose wisely. The sangria was kind of watery? And had a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, wintery days like today make me wish for the summer patio dining of Sol Azteca. I love their Sangria and their salsa..sitting on the jungle-like patio in the heat of a summer night. Ahhh.. well...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Cafe Sol Azteca when I want to go out for a quick bite to eat. Seriously, once you order they are SO FAST. I guess because they've got such a small space, they've perfected getting people in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2006
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Sol Azteca has outstanding Mexican and Spanish food. I've had almost everything on the menu and found their carnitas (pork tenderloin with chipotle sauce) and enchilada mole are the best. It's a little pricey...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Although I've never been big on Mexican food, I'm a fan of Sol Azteca. Seating on an outdoor patio gazpacho refreshing Sangria = great summer meal.
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2006
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I don't claim to be a Mexican food conniasseur, but I do tend to enjoy this place. The decor is cute, the service is good, and the food is flavorful without being too salty.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Its really nice to sit outside and eat during the summer (inside is kind of dark). Their Enchiladas verdes are really good, as well as their refried beans (even though they look pretty runny), and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty light and fresh for Mexican food. The gazpacho is awesome, as is the quacamole. I would get the quesedillas rojas or chicken fajitas and then super light flan for dessert. The inside is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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a local secret.....
epinions.com - user review
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slip through a narrow alley, down a flight of stairs, and into the hidden courtyard of this popular newton mexican...
epinions.com - user review
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This restaurant is one of the best Mexican restaurants I have ever been to. The salsa is utterly fantastic as is the coriander sauce. On a nice spring or summer day sitting outside in the garden is quite a...
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