Bodega Canal
57 Canal St, Boston
(617) 833-4885
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Love this place best margs and carne asada i have had in Bosto
Vegetarian options: Great options
Dietary restrictions: Be smart about it
Parking: Street parking
Kid-friendliness: Yes but not at night
Wheelchair accessibility: It works
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Enchiladas are my favorite Mexican dish, but don't order them here because they were terrible last night. They tasted like uncooked dough inside. It's time for a new chef or a new recipe. I may try this place again since walking distance from home, but order fajitas instead.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
Cute bar with great drinks
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Came here for Taco Tuesday. I hate when places have subpar food as part of a special. The chicken taco made both myself and my partner gag after taking a bite - texture and flavor were both seriously off. Fish taco was fine, nothing special but fine. Carnitas taco was also kinda gross. Avocado taco was fine. If you come here, avoid the taco Tuesday or cheap date night specials and just get a couple drinks. Been here before and the drinks are good and the food has always been mediocre in my opinion. Vibes are cool for instagram pics and fun drinks - that’s it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 4
Closed for the evening before 11
I’ve been a fan of this place for a while and decided to return after a year. I’ve always loved the food here, but unfortunately, after this visit, I won’t be coming back.
We came for the "Cheap Date Night," which started off fine. About halfway through our second course, a staff member approached and asked if we’d be okay waiting a little longer because they had a party of 20. As someone who works in the food and beverage industry, I completely understand, so we said no problem and waited. However, it took 45 minutes for our food to arrive. At this point, we were getting a bit frustrated, but we continued to enjoy the meal.
We had a second round of drinks and, without asking, the server brought over the dessert. We didn’t mind at first, but the restaurant website clearly states they’re open until 11 pm (Wednesday night) , and it was only 9:15 pm when we started on the dessert. Everything seemed fine, until the server cleared the empty plates, came back twice to ask if we were okay, and then, on the third visit, asked if we were paying together or separately—while we were still halfway through our drinks.
Then came the real issue. We asked, “What time do you close?” since the website says 11 pm, and the response we got was, “We’re closing now,” at 9:45 pm. Honestly, this left us all in disbelief.
As a group, we all work in the service industry, and while we understand that things can get busy, rushing guests and giving them the impression that they're being hurried out of the door is unacceptable. The food is great, but the service completely soured the experience.
If I could offer some advice: please train your staff on proper service etiquette, especially regarding pacing and guest treatment. There’s a lot of potential here, but the service is why we won’t be returning.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
The server was nice. The food was unusual and mine was just not good. I ordered a taco salad. First red flag was that it was extra to get protein on top... Generally it comes with ground beef. I opted for chicken, mistake #2. The taco salad came in a taco bowl but the salad itself looked and tasted like a Cesar salad! The chicken on top was unseasoned and dry. No mexi cheese no sour cream no salsa. When I questioned my salad the server stated it was Mexican white cheese. Ok. Not good .. Skip it.
Chips and salsa are not complimentary. We passed on them.
Margaritas are small and full of ice. Not a good value.
Looks like this place doubles as a dance club. Dj was already spinning at 5:30pm. He was good. Probably a fun place at night. Don't get food here.
My husband had beef tacos. He liked them but the serving was small.
I don't recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
If you leave the party area e.g. for the restroom and it is crowded you can not reamter the dance area. Sorry, this so stupid.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 2
The chips and salsa were amazing we got three trays. We went for taco Tuesday so the tacos were discounted. They were kinda small but good for the price and tasted good.
The restaurant was so loud though, we had to yell at each other to hear. It was just a little much for 7 on a Tuesday
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Churros
Went here for drinks after work with my coworkers! Isabel was our waitress, and she was so kind and took great care of us. She was very understanding and recommended food items to us. The food and drinks were delicious and good to share with a large group (there were 6 of us). Highly recommend this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Birria Quesadilla
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Isabel was amazing!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Churros
Isabelle was an amazing waitress!!! I had a great experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paulina was a fabulous server! So attentive and kind, and a great sense of humor. We had a group of three and she was very patient with our sometimes slow ordering. Will be back!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paulina was wonderful. Super friendly and attentive
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a great spot, so close to TD garden and the margaritas are amazing!! Carla gave us such great service and the vibes were overall great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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