Barra

Barra reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   AllyM

   Greater Boston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 23, 2021

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding food and drinks!! Great patio. In the front and back.
   

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   Josh

   Greater Boston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 21, 2021

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Not your typical Mexican spot -- It's run by Mexico City natives working to represent the city's bar scene. A well-curated bar and menu.
   

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   Leigh

   San Francisco2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 21, 2021

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Barra was absolutely wonderful. Literally the best food I've had in Boston, and some of the best Mexican food I've had outside of Mexico. Beautifully curated cocktail, mezcal and sotol list, a thoughtful and inventive menu. Absolutely do not miss the gringas tacos or the tetelas -- everything was wonderful, but those two knocked me dead. The staff was so friendly and knowledgeable, they gave wonderful recommendations, and brought all the ambiance of the very chic indoor space into the patio dining experience. Can't wait to go back again, and again, and again. (Seriously, I hope they liked us, because we're definitely going to be frequent visitors.)
   

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   SamanthaM

   Greater Boston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 17, 2021

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Was amazing service and food that reminded me of what my grandparents would make at home.
   

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   IMEJIAF

   Mexico City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 7, 2021

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The best Mexican food in the Boston area! The drinks are also amazing!
   

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   kateandfriends

   Greater Boston1 review

   2.0

   Dined on March 27, 2021

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Tiny portions of very subpar food for ridiculous prices. Shrimp tacos came in an order of 2 and each had ONE piece of shrimp with the tail still on in a tiny tortilla smeared with mashed potatoes, and no side, for $16. Everything was very under salted. Drinks were tasty but also very small and expensive. Chips (which tasted completely unsalted) and Guac was big enough to maybe be considered a side to an entree, not its own appetizer, and was $11!! We left very hungry and broke (dinner for 4, sharing chips and slasa&guac, cactus salad, each got 1 entree and 1 drink, shared 1 dessert) was $240. With so many great, authentic, Mexican spots around somerville/cambridge its hard to say I would recommend this place or justify the outrageous prices.
   

   BarraResponded on April 8, 2021

   Thanks for your feedback and sorry our concept was not a match for your needs. We use all natural and high quality ingredients (every tortilla, salsa & cocktail juice/fruit is crafted at the moment), hence costs do tend to exceed those of other less quality/detail-oriented establishments. As authentic as it gets, we do assure you. Thanks for your support and initial interest.
   

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   WalH VIP

   Greater Boston20 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 26, 2021

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing experience! Great food and very friendly staff/ service. One of few places that specializes in Mexican food (not Tex-Mex), you’ll find cactus and grasshopper on the menu. Superb drinks too!
   

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   Hannah

   Detroit1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 17, 2021

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food, cozy outdoor space (with plenty of heaters!), and the kindest staff. Can't wait to come back.
   

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   AnneG

   Greater Boston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 13, 2021

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious, inspired food. Excellent cocktails. Super personable servers. Can’t wait to go back.
   

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    SamuelB

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    delicious food and drinks, with a nice patio in the back
    

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