ALMA CANTINA TEQUILA & TACO BAR is a casual neighborhood cantina that is located on Union street in Boston across from the historic Faneuil Hall Marketplace. We take pride in our unique tacos, craft cocktails, tequila selection, late night kitchen, and providing a welcoming, and laid back atmosphere
Mexican eats, cocktails & coolers in a buzzy restaurant featuring a terrace & late-night hours.
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Came here a few months ago with my boyfriend while on a day trip. We started off with chips and salsa which were good. I didn’t like it at first but the more I ate it, the more it grew on me. I don’t remember the name of our appetizer but we both liked it. For our meal we had birria tacos. They were pretty good. The service was great, our server was so nice and welcoming to us. I would come here again.
… moreAndy Bonita
This places is amazing, the food it’s fantastic. I ordered tacos de birria, steak, corn and a steak bowl all of these were delicious. I went on Sunday night when all were close. Fortunately I found this lovely restaurant. Ruben suggested me really good food.
… moreKellyn Kory
Love it. Fun cocktails, although I’d be embarrassed to say most of their names aloud. Nachos were awesome! I really liked the bartender — a no-nonsense kind of guy who is obviously very good at his job and can mix a drink in about 10 seconds flat. The place was all decorated for Christmas during our visit, which was lovely.
… moreJessica Correa West
Sat at the bar and had a great time! The birria tacos were delicious and the perfect portion, had the red sangria with that and it was perfect. Rueben was the bartender and made a killer espresso martini for me to pair with the churro cake! Pricing is amazing with the quality of the food/drinks, definitely recommend! Didn’t take pictures of the birria tacos because they were gone in less than five minutes lol
… moreCecilia
We were happy to find Mexican food so close to the North End! The food and drinks were typical Mexican fare, but the vegetables were really fresh and the meals weren’t overly greasy or heavy. Ruben, the bartender/server was super pleasant and attentive, and ran circles around everyone else “working” there. He deserves a raise, as we watched him make drinks, take orders, and seat people, while the three other staff mostly stood at the end of the bar talking to each other. All in all, a decent spot right downtown.
… moreKim
Sam is bomb.com. Drinks were great and the food was as well. Cook clearly knows what to do. Attentive and fun. We stopped by for 1 drink and an app and stayed longer.
… moreSachin Sawant
Stopped by this Mexican spot while walking the Freedom Trail near Faneuil Hall—great late-night find! We ordered the shrimp burrito bowl, birria tacos, and a shrimp burrito.
The bowl was fresh and flavorful, with perfectly cooked shrimp and just the right balance of toppings. The birria tacos were absolutely delicious—juicy, rich, and packed with flavor. I would’ve loved the shrimp burrito more if it didn’t have the heavy layer of tomato sauce on top, which overpowered the rest a bit.
That said, the staff was friendly, the vibe was casual and welcoming, and it’s open late—a major bonus for Boston. Overall, a solid experience
… moreManfred XI
Very tasty Mexican food, one of the best I ever had, especially the ribs, crispy but not dry. The shrimp ceviche also ok, except the tortillas were a little too hard. Chicken in the taco is very well tuned and tasty.
… moreVinnie _
used to love this place when they had street corns, I used to go almost every day for it. I went one night to get the street corns like I always do. But the bartender was miserable I asked what happened to the street corns he answered “do you see it on the menu” I responded “no” he said “so we don’t have it” after that I never went back to this place. Only thing that would bring me and all my friends back is the street corn (even tho the service was bad I’m giving 4 stars because the food was amazing)
… moreSamantha MacKenzie
Such a good experience! The house margarita was perfect and we got to sample a cocktail the bartender was working on. He was super friendly and attentive, happy to make any recommendations. I got the chicken and Baja fish tacos. Super flavorful and fresh. Also really filling and a solid portion size. The atmosphere was a lot of fun as well with the music they w were playing and wall art. Cute little spot.
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