Too often you hear that the Boston area doesn’t have any good Mexican restaurants, and while it is true that we aren’t exactly San Diego, Los Angeles, or San Antonio when it comes to options for Mexican food, there are plenty of great places to head to in and around the city.
SUMMER EATS: FARE HIKE
10 restaurants to discover on beautiful long walks
BRICCO PANETTERIA AND BRICCO SALUMERIA/PASTA SHOP
North End twofer hidden in an alleyway
CHO CHO’S, CAMBRIDGE
A full-service Korean restaurant hidden inside an Asian food court
SEAPOINT BAR AND GRILL, SOUTH BOSTON
An obscure Southie bar hidden under a legendary space
NEW DEAL FRUIT, REVERE
An Italian market with some of the region’s best subs
10 OUTDOOR PATIOS YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT
Which patios and decks are good to hit? Well, all of them, really, but a handful of lesser-known ones are below, plus a few relatively popular spots that have patios literally hidden from view.
FIRST LOOK: NOODLE MARKET IN ARLINGTON
Based on several items that have been tried at Noodle Market since its debut in mid-March, it would seem tough to decide whether to go the Thai route or the Vietnamese route here, as dishes representing both cuisines have been mostly impressive.
MASSIMO’S RISTORANTE, WAKEFIELD
Many of the dishes offered at Massimo’s come from family recipes from the old country.
O’LEARY’S BROOKLINE: A GEM OF AN IRISH PUB (NOT FAR AWAY FROM FENWAY)
As is the case with many if not most Irish pubs, the menu at O’Leary’s holds few surprises, as it focuses mainly on pub grub, classic American fare, and a handful of Irish-style faves.
