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Border Cafe (Saugus) in the North of Boston area is a two star Mexican restaurant. This inexpensive establishment is one of the popular restaurants in the area. This restaurant is open late.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I still love the cheap and tasty food here but the crowds are getting a little ridiculous. An hour and forty minute wait at 9:30pm on a sunday for a table of 2? Come on people! This place is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As I slowly continue the tour of Saugus Route 1 eateries, the monstah bus ended up here at the Border Cafe. Showing up on a wednesday before 6:00, we arrived to a nearly packed restaurant. Both...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love, love, love the Border Cafe! The Creole/Cajun food is the absolute best. Cheap prices and we're never disappointed. Favorites: any fish and shellfish - try the cornmeal breaded catfish bites and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I live in Florida now but I was originally from the North Shore.Whenever I visit the area I try to make it to The Border Cafe in Saugus.I love the raspberry margaritas.My favorite dish was the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to meetup with a group of friends. It gets pretty crowded and tends to be very loud so maybe not a good date place. The food is good for a mexican chain.
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been to the new Border Cafe, but my hope is that it operates and tastes like the old Border Cafe.It's the only place in the area that I will wait the hour to eat. The wait never feels like...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, a friend of mine wanted to meetup for lunch. With my silly job, I couldn't go far from the leash of a computer. So we picked the Border Cafe in Saugus, since it's 5 min from where I'm staying.As...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I came here, via a friend's recommendation.The place was quite empty on a Sunday afternoon. I couldn't tell the difference between the jambalaya rice and just rice? I got really confused. I ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place for Mexican. It is the only place I go and the Chicken Fajitas for 2 for $19 is the best deal around. It is so tastey and filling. I can't speak highly enough of this place and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The wait was long - 50 minutes, but the hostess was dead-on with the estimate. Good chips and salsa, and a decent margarita to go along with it. The rest of the food was so-so. The atmosphere was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my gosh. The wait was literally 2 hours, and the food wasn't good enough for me to wait that long for it. Only redeeming part of this restaurant is that it was dirt cheeeeap. Oh, and free nacho...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Group of six for under $100, this is including drinks and appitizers. I dare you to beat that with a stick!
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap good food and drinks, can't get better than this.
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well this one is in Saugus. They moved across rte 1 and have enough parking to handle the demand and boy is it busy now. It's always very loud, maybe its the tin ceiling? Food is good and drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously, how does that girl that just got fired from your restaurant standing in the service bar area take precedence over me,a paying customer? Don't most places have a policy that if you're fired...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The NEW IMPROVED BORDER CAFE!!!!Yes! They finally have air ventilation! I am talking air vents with fans! And a lot of them. The old Border I would come out smelling like tortilla chips - I am not...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Border cafe has been a longtime favourite of mine for as long as I can remember. Once you see that neon EAT on the highway already you're craving margaritas and fajitas. Tex-Mex is obviously their...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Surprised to be the first to review this.I've been to other Border Cafes before and, for me, nothing stood out as incredibly different other than the parking -- which was generous enough that even on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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My husband & I decided to have dinner at your new location late Saturday afternoon. We ordered the fajitta combo for two. First, the chicken & steak were completely stuck and burnt to the skillet which made it...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Here's the thing- Border Cafe is a Tex/Mex/CAJUN restaurant. It's cheap (entrees under $10) and amazingly quick. Free chips and salsa. Guac for about $5. The food is consistently good. Not amazing,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: Great cornbread, chips and salsa! Atmosphere was great as well. The quesadillas were a bit on the "wet" side, but it tasted good.Cons: Lack of parkingOverall: I would definitely go back and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Perhaps my favorite tex-mex restaurant ever (and even my favorite restaurant on the north shore) - incredibly inexpensive, food is amazing, service is generally attentive despite it being so crowded -...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yummy!endless chips and salsa...tejas chicken is really good starter...and there fajitas are amazing and there quesadilla are giant! Im a fan of the guac as its on the chunky side! its a busy place...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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When I want Mexican, I go to Border. They have the most amazing chicken quesadillas I've ever had. They are big and stuffed. The entrees are very good too. I usually go with the enchiladas, tacos, or burros...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I recently ate here for the first time and LOVED IT. The food was great! Love the chips and salsa! The service was great, the margaritas were great, the food was great! Everything came really fast!...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Worth driving from long and far.The Greats = Chips and Salsa, Gumbo, Tejas Chicken, Crawfish Ettoufee, Catfish New Orleans, and Fajitas, and Chicken Guadalajara, and Seafood Enchiladas, and, and, and....
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes I don't want 5 star dining. Sometimes it's my wallet that doesn't want it; sometimes I just have oysters and foie gras fatigue. (Well, not really, but work with me here). Sometimes I just...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food - Great fun - crazy fun atmosphere - Nice and efficient staff - Can't wait to go back for more mouth watering food and killer Margarita'sIf this place was in downtown Boston - there would...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here twice and wanted to give the place a chance. I was wrong to try it twice let alone once. The place sits on busy RT 1 in Saugus, a street lined with restaurants and its outside is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I do not yet have children, but this is a public service for people who do. For dining en famille, I have not seen a better value than the Border Cafe. Their children's menu is ridiculously cheap. I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
you know, i always liked this place enough. i've never been super inspired by their menu but enjoyed whatever i ordered. i think i liked the chicken soft tacos the best... probably the least...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i use this Border mainly as a meet-up spot for bigger and better things to come. ice cold beer, meh chips-n-salsa and decent margaritas even if they do use a mix.
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great for the money. the chips and salsa are also delicious, and the staff is friendly. the service and food is consistent, and their margaritas are delicious!!!
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A place I never had a bad meal at!The chips and salsa to start off is delicious. The food is always fresh and outstanding. I love the Catfish Royale, any of their salads, fajitas, etc. Nothing on...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is not an authentic Mexican restaurant and no one should expect it to be! But.... it is an amazing Tex-Mex spot with awesome mexican food! The enchiladas, quesadillas, and of course the FAJITAS...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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The Border is the best restaurant for TexMex in all of New England. They make their chips and salsa right there and they come out hot from being cooked. The fajitas are my favorite and their margaritas - oh...
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, Border Cafe...You can NOT miss this place. It's on Route 1 (South side) it's right before the Hilltop, and lit brightly with a sign that just says "EAT". As soon as I saw this, I was in love....
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mexican with a Creole Kick. BAM!I make it a priority when I move to a new city to find and locate great Mexican cuisine. You never know when you will need a strong margarita. The Border Cafe meet and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Greasy crappy Tex-Mex food. Noisy. Crowded. And I wouldn't have it any other way.I have been going here since it opened. I don't go for the food because frankly, I make better blackened chicken myself...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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I like taking my two year old to the border cafe because it's so busy and noisy. Not only do you not get eyerolls from other customers but your kid is actually distracted enough to sit through a meal! The food...
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was here at 7 p.m. last Friday night. The parking was impossible, as always, but I knew what was in store and i circled the lot 3 times until someone was leaving and i could nab their spot. There...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best Tex-Mex Style Eateries in the area. The food is Quality, Prices are reasonable. Decor & Service is nice.Has wheelchair Parking and access....My Picks Beef Fajitas
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Difficult as all hell to find parking - I don't know if the parking lot is smaller than it should be, but I'm always doing a drive by to see if anyone's leaving. But this place is usually bumping, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
FREE all you can eat chips and salsa. A bad idea for me since i almost always get too full for my entree. They serve one of the best shirley temples around.You can't go wrong with anything on the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You know, this place is sort of a standby but it never REALLY delivers. It's consistently average, hence the 3 stars. The wait staff isn't absent but isn't down your throat, which I appreciate. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a big fan of Border Cafe. Well, I shouldn't say big fan. But a fan nonetheless.I've been here on several occaisions and each time, I've left satisfied. Good food at a good price, with good...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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We go to the Border Cafe all the time with our two boys. It offers one of the best deals for kids meals around. For $2.99 you get a drink, a meal, and a package of m & m's or starburst for desert. The meals...
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is always packed, and there are always a lot of kids in the dining room. The atmosphere isn't bad if you can get past the noise. I've probably been here close to 15 times and I have never...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here the other night after a LONG Thursday at work. Two co-workers and I were sat in the dining room, which for some reason was chock full o' kindergartners. We then opted to sit in the bar,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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I went to Border Cafe tonite for a birthday celebration. What a mistake!! The service was very good, along with the margaritas. The food was absolutely horrible. I ordered a beef fajita and it came with enough...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I have been meeting at 'the Border' since high school (15 years ago), and it hasn't changed much since then! While that might seem dull, with the ever-changing face of Route 1 it's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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great service..great food..gets pretty crowded friday and saturday nights but worth the wait for a table!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I must say I absolutely love the food here. The drinks are gigantic. I usually fill up on the chips and salsa. The problems I have with this restaurant are...there is NEVER a place to park, they...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite restaurants. The food is very much greasy and you'll probably end up having to go to the bathroom pretty bad, but it's worth it.I always go here on my birthday and get the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you have ever had REAL Mexican food, you will not like Border Cafe. Yes, it's edible, but I come from Texas and have also been to Mexico and this food just ain't right! First off- the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is wicked sweet! went here with my wife the other night for dinner and is was very good! The margarita's were mixed just as good as in Mexico and the food was very tasty.the only down fall...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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Being vegetarian, I would have preferred it if there were some more options. I had the vegetarian fajita and really liked it. The service is fast - it is generally pretty crowded, expecially on weekends. I am...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have always though I reviewed this place ages ago. Either yelp deleted it or I never did. I generally dislike chain restaurants, but this one is good. I have yet to have a dish that I am unsatisfied...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to compare the combo fajitas to the margaritas combo plate in revere ....BORDER 2 THUMBS UP...MARGARITAS 2 THUMBS DOWN..I was so disappointed one night my boyfriend and i had decided to meet a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Too much money spent on the deco and too little on the food. The service is friendly and it's really cheap, but the food is just - sorry - crappy. It's just not authentic, there's no flavor, it's just...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When did 9 o'clock on a Saturday night at a bar/restaurant (historically known as a great bar hangout for you and your friends) become FAMILY FRIENDLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ugh I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Though not an authentic tasting Mexican/Cajun cuisine, Border Cafe is a great no frills place the whole family can enjoy. I had the Cadillac fajitas, dad had the beef fajitas and the boy had the Jim...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing prices, great food and drinks, lively atmosphere, what else could you want? Even the wait isn't bad if you don't have reservations. The first time I went here I was with two other people and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been there only once, but I loved whatever I had and would love to go again. It was some Cajun style Catfish served with rice and beans on the side. The fish was fried, topped with I don't know what...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2007
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a good spot for kids of all ages... Mexican cuisine... fabulous food, and there is enough noise that crying babies aren't too big of a deal... special holders for car seats... my kids love their plain cheese...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Border Cafe is not quite what one would call "fusion," but its menu offers a mixture of Tex-Mex and Cajun meals in an environment that will make you feel as if you'd crossed the border into...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Try the Midori margarita's...and you'll be hooked.I love, love, LOVE this place. The chicken fijita's are splendid-everything comes out on a hot plate and you can arrange everything they way you want...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is one big pile of pros and cons. I have been to the Border Cafe in Saugus quite a few times, andI would go there more often if it weren't for several things. Let's start with what is good....
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When you enter the Border Cafe, you can feel the positive fun energy and old west atmosphere. The Border Cafe is one of the better casual Tex- Mex/Cajun restaurants that I have been to and not just in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2006
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A favorite of mine and my brothers. Whish I was closer. I recommend the fajitas, served sizzling. The frozen drinks are also good. Prices are reasonable. Atmoshphere is relaxed. Good family environment. Plenty...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Many People don't seem to like the Border Cafe; but it seems to me that they may be looking for something that isn't there. The Border Cafe is a little noisy at night when all of the people are "...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2006
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I LOVE the Border cafe. Everyone who knows me knows I can't get enought! The margs are delicious and always worth the price...the food is yummy and cheap too. Plus you get hot chips & salsa for free.....
judysbook.com - user review - 05/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to this place we now have "mexican mondays" in our house! we love this place, the endless basket of chips is my favorite part!
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2006
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I thought the drinks were a little on the sugary side. Not salty enough, even though I asked for like, extra salt. But the empanadas? OH MY SWEET LORD. Heaven on a plate. Amazing selection of yumm...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here randomly on the way home from a weekend ski trip and was pleasantly surprised. After a long day of ski I was ravenous and the basket of homemade chips and salsa that kept getting refilled...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I got to the Border Cafe, I think "This time the food is going to be good." Every time, I leave disappointed.I've had most of the vegetarian dishes and they have all been bland, bland,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2006
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THIS WAS MY FIRST TIME HERE AND I WAS AMAZED AT HOW CROWDED IT WAS. WE WAITED 45 MINUTES FOR A TABLE. OUR TABLE WAS GIVEN TO ANOTHER PARTY WITH THE SAME NAME WHO HAD COME IN LONG AFTER US. BUT WE WERE QUICKLY...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This Mexican restaurant has a Cajun element thrown into a lot of its dishes. They do jambalaya and catfish type dishes in addition to the standard Mexican offerings. I agree that the prices are very...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2006
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The Border Cafe in Saugus is a very busy restaurant and is recommended for group dining or meals where you don't mind being casual. They often have quite a wait for a table during popular times, but t...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/19/2006
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Great atmosphere for kids. Free baloons, fun decorations and food everyone will like!
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/17/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
LOUD! I don't know whether it's the acoustics, the screeching of the heavy chairs and tables or just the very vocal crowd that frequents the place, but holding a conversation here is equal to the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Border Cafe is standard Mexican food. It's not bad, but there's nothing unique. It does have a fun atmosphere. I do like the chicken quesadillas. The tortilla is soft and doughy. The salsa is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Border Cafe is the best place for Mexican food. I hear they have great margaritas too. It is just so inexpensive. And, when you first sit down to look at the menu, you get free chips and salsa....
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2005
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Great place to take the children of all ages! My kids from infant on have always loved going there. It is just loud enough that you don't mind when your children are loud but quiet enough to converse with the...
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/26/2005
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This is a one of a kind place! It is loud and gets crowded but the food is terrific!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/23/2005
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Great place for kids.. some toys are available.. balloons are given out to kids... it can be a little cramped from table to table so ask for a table away from others.. best part is that it's noisy so a noisy...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/28/2005
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Long wait to be seated most of the time.
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/29/2004
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The area is too tight to move a stroller through.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/29/2004
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GREAT EXPEIRIENCE. WENT THERE LAST WEEK AND THEY HAVE SPECIAL HOLDERS JUST FOR CAR SEATS. VERY ACCOMIDATING
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/21/2004
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Not only is the food fabulous, but there is enough buzz that crying babes aren't too big of a deal!
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/08/2004
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really great place for mexican. You don't have to worry about the kids getting to loud in there --it is always noisy. They can make a plain cheese quesadilla for the kids.
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/07/2004
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Very kid friendly, albeit a little noisy!
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/07/2004
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if you cant stand being in the same time zone as a kid dont go by, it's always packed, foods good, prices are good, drinks are good, but the best is they have options for vegans vs just two selections. call in...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2004
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The food is perfectly decent if you are looking for Americanized Mexican food. Due to it's affordability, however, hordes of large families flock to it's sterling location on Route 1 S in Saugus. Notice how...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2004
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Food is good. Restaurant is loud, so most people don't notice baby noise. Not many families there. Hard to fit strollers in between tables.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/14/2003
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Balloons, kid meals, very fast service.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/12/2003
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I have never had a bad experience at the Border Cafe. The food is tasty,fresh, cheap and hot, and the drinks are yummy. You cannot go wrong!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2002
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tex-mex and cajun specialties litter the menu of this ridiculously popular saugus restaurant. under-30is holding margaritas---as well as slips of paper theyive collected with the phone numbers of potential...
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