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First Floor - Mex Taqueria & Bar, Cambridge, MA

Mex Taqueria & Bar

4.3
4.3
234 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
Mex Taqueria & Bar is a 3 story roof deck restaurant located in the heart of Kendall Square Cambridge near MIT University. Mex boasts an amazing selection of tequilas and mezcals as well as craft beers and specialty cocktails. Make sure to check out our roof deck fireplace and Mezzanine lounge next time you are here. Interested in a booking a private space for your birthday, wedding or business meeting? Email us at Mexprivateevents@gmail.com for reservations of 20 or more. Bring your friends, crush some tacos, drink some margaritas and have a great night!

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 6 times today
Private dining

Private dining

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Mexican, Tex-Mex

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Wed 11:00 am–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 3:30 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sat 10:30 am–3:30 pm Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (617) 945-2503

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive Chef

    Chef Delio Susi Jr.

  • Catering

    Check out our catering menu here:<br />https://www.mexcambridge.com/private-events

  • Private party facilities

    3 Different Levels, 3 Different Vibes !!! 100+ Seat Roof Deck With Private Bar Mezzanine Cocktail Lounge With Private Bar Outdoor Patio Email us at mexprivateevents@gmail.com for more information on your next private event. See you at the taqueria!!!

  • Private party contact

    Rebecca Susi: (617) 945-2503

  • Neighbourhood

    Cambridge

  • Cross Street

    Portland

  • Parking Details

    Public Lot

  • Public Transit

    Red LineBusses

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 234 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Boston

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

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  1. SteveG

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall2food4service1ambience4
    Bad service ruined meal. Waitress never checked on us. Never received 2 drink. Had to wait to pay bill. Actually asked another waitstaff member to take check
  2. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall1food1service2ambience3
    Second time I’ve been here. First time was better. Seated quickly but long wait for service despite not many tables. A few drinks were watered down/flavorless. Food was not hot enough. Couldn’t get out of there fast enough. Kinda hard to mess up tequila and tacos. Disappointed, unfortunately.
  3. Denni

    New England

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall2food1service5ambience5
    The food was not as great as we thought it would be. The drinks were amazing. The atmosphere was good. Our waiter Kevin was absolutely amazing. I’d recommend to go there for drinks only
  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great, fresh food. Knowledgeable staff on gluten allergies and plenty of options! Great drinks and not over priced. Very cool place to grab drinks and food
  5. Chris

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The experience was great last night. The food was good, the service was good, the environment was lively and loud and I liked it!
  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated our twins 16th birthday. Staff were excellent. Fun environment and delicious food. Thank you!
  7. Zoee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for my birthday had a blast. Food came out quick serve was very nice and friendly
  8. SarahL

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Very nice ambiance. We were on the roof deck. Music playing, sun shining, drinks were great and brunch was yummy. They ran out of chorizo and gave us a free app and were very apologetic. We would return!
  9. Hannah

    New England

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Food and drinks were great, very fun vibes. The serving team was very nice but didn’t check in as frequently and we found ourselves searching for our waiter a few times to order more drinks
  10. AriasF

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Absolutely do not recommend. Drinks were cheaply made, food was the furthest thing from authentic and was difficult to enjoy. Small portions, high prices, low quality food. To put in perspective, the guacamole portion was about 1 medium size avocado with salt and chopped onions.. 13 dollars. Also witnessed multiple servers serving the food/drinks to the wrong tables. (Including ours) So disappointed about this place. Guess I just had high expectations. Try it if you must but honestly, save your money and time.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Overall awful experience, from the service to the drinks/food
  12. annb

    New England

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The food was quite good but was a bit rushed. Otherwise all good!
  13. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Customer service was terrible and the music wasn’t in sync with cinco de mayo celebration. At first there was Spanish music then it changed as soon as more people started to arrive.
  14. alannao

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience4
    Food was good, staff was rude. Had a reservation and waited 10 minutes at the host stand unacknowleged.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The staff were so accommodating and everything came out very quickly!
  16. Buzz

    New England

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, great food and drinks. Lots of Gluten Free options as well.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food authentic and good!!! The aesthetic so nice! Our server was so nice and attentive. The drinks were delicious. Kudos to the bartender 🙌 Overall, I had a wonderful afternoon.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    The waitress was nice but they took too long to ask us if we wanted something and to pay the bill. The food was okay, and the drink as well.
  19. PersonMcPerson

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    The service was incredibly slow, as we were seated on the top floor and they forgot about us. The food was fine but nothing amazing
  20. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Eric is a fantastic manager!!! We loved our experience. They made it very special.
  21. TerranceJ

    New England

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiters was pleasant and much knowledgeable of all dishes...
  22. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience4
    The service was slow for what did not seem like an unreasonably busy night. Appetizers never made it to our table after our waitress repeatedly “checking” on them, and our meals were cold. Complimentary shots that we had previously watched be offered to another table were offered to us as apology for the delay. The manager also brought over an “on the house” tres leches cake that we had watched be taken off of another table from a previous party that didn’t eat it. Great ambiance so it was a shame.
  23. GFoody

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    Meh. Cool location, chips and salsa/guac is very good. We tried some of the experimental / fusion stuff... should have just stuck to the basics and might have had better luck. Parking is crap, typical for Cambridge, unless you walk a couple of blocks to an over-priced parking garage. It is what it is... and the food didn't wow us.
  24. OmyC

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our group went for brunch & we all enjoyed our food. And the food was plenty so we went home with leftovers. They gave us a choice of where to sit but it was a beautiful sunny day mid-April so we of course chose the rooftop. It's on the 3rd floor so opt for the elevator if you have trouble with stairs.
  25. Kate

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious, drinks were great, loved that they offered a pitcher. Also had great options for gluten free. Such a cute spot!
  26. AnneD

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a fun place to stop after work to grab a drink and bite to eat after work with friends. The chicken nachos are amazing and the house margarita is divine. I highly recommend this fun restaurant.
  27. lisag

    New York Area

    198 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    198 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Perfect spot for a big group!!! Service and food were really good.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food & drinks
  29. TooTiredToCookAtHome

    New England

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mentoring lunch - we both wanted delicious healthy food and the kale salad and tuna ceviche were perfect!! Excellent service as well. The kale salad has many great flavors and textures with pomegranate and pepitas and the ceviche is very fresh with Ava ado
  30. Kiley

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious food and amazing margaritas! The service was great too! Highly recommend the enchiladas and la pina marg.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    They did not accept OpenTable rewards cards here. Food and drinks were very good!

    Mex Taqueria & BarResponded on April 3, 2023So glad to hear you enjoyed your time at Mex. It sounds like you were given some incorrect information since we do take OT gift cards at the restaurant. The person probably got them confused with Phantom Gourmet which we do not accept. Since the drinks and food were very good I hope we get the opportunity to correct this oversight during your next visit.

  32. Jo44

    New England

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience2
    The margaritas here are awesome and the food would be amazing if they didn't use queso instead of real melted cheddar. Pouring cheese sauce over their otherwise great food seems like a travesty to me. Also, I dinged it for ambiance because the music was RIDICULOUSLY loud. We had to yell to communicate. There's just no need for that.
  33. middy

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, very authentic and service was attentive and prompt. Appreciate that they noted food allergies for orders and asked about drink refills. Great music and selection for midday business lunch!
  34. HBAA

    New England

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    The reservation was a joke!! They had us on the 3rd floor (dead spot!). It was very downer... "walk away" if they suggest your table is on the 3rd floor. Btw, it was Saturday night (should have been a busy night).. but was not on their 3rd floor. 1st and 2nd floor was AWESOME! Our celebration was fun but felt we were given the wrong table. Btw, there were other nice spots in their restaurant which was open.
  35. VictoriaF

    Orlando

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Food was just ok. The chips were awesome. Drinks were also excellent but the food was meh. Birria tacos were very loose and not friend enough. Ordered extra food and it took so long (was just corn) that we finished everything else and told them not to bother. Just ok. Probably wouldn’t go back
  36. yairan

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food! Great service! Can’t wait to come back when it’s warmer to enjoy the rooftop outside.
  37. Sammy

    New England

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    Food was good, but service varied between inattentive and rushed. No offers of dessert, coffee or additional drinks before bill suddenly arrived. Could be a great place to meet up for shared plates & drinks with friends, but staff needs to be re-trained to improve service.
  38. Brunchbebe

    New England

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Brunch menu was smaller than expected. Looks like menu on opentable was outdated. Food was ok. I got the juevos rancheros. Ordered the eggs over medium, but it was well done.
  39. ChuckD

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Have had the joy of eating at Mex Taqueria twice now. Simply the freshest tasting food and drinks that I've enjoyed at a Mexican cuisine restaurant. Highly recommend that you try this place. You WILL NOT be disappointed!
  40. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Taco party was awesome

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Mex Taqueria & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 945-2503.

Mex Taqueria & Bar is rated 4.3 stars by 234 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Mex Taqueria & Bar

500 Technology Square, Cambridge, MA 02139-3521

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Portland

  • Neighbourhood

    Cambridge

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Wed 11:00 am–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 3:30 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sat 10:30 am–3:30 pm Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Mexican, Tex-Mex

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    Public Lot

  • Public Transit

    Red LineBusses

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Chef Delio Susi Jr.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (617) 945-2503

  • Catering

    Check out our catering menu here:<br />https://www.mexcambridge.com/private-events

  • Private party facilities

    3 Different Levels, 3 Different Vibes !!! 100+ Seat Roof Deck With Private Bar Mezzanine Cocktail Lounge With Private Bar Outdoor Patio Email us at mexprivateevents@gmail.com for more information on your next private event. See you at the taqueria!!!

  • Private party contact

    Rebecca Susi: (617) 945-2503

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