Ixtapa Cantina
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White People (and other non-Latinos), you're going to love this place. It's a Watertown institution, and they definitely know their customer base. Try the tortilla soup!
We arrived coming through the back and walked up to the front and waited only a moment to be seated by a friendly individual. He took our drink order right away, but set my water far away from me. The coffee was fresh and tasted good. We all ordered fajita salads: 2 steak, and one chicken. The steak were supposed to be without onion, so they replaced it with tomatoes (or tomatoes were omitted from the description and my daughter despises tomatoes). The chicken fajita salad also...read full review
The cheese dip was smooth and spicy. The chicken tamales were authentic tasting but a little heavy on the Masa to chicken ratio. All of it was satisfying and very filling. I would also recommend the aroz con pollo as being flavorful and satisfying. Overall, a pleasure to dine here. There's no longer an attempt to classify menu items as 'gluten-free' or not, but my wife had the tortilla soup with no I'll effects, so there's one.
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Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 11PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 11PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 10PM |
Ixtapa Cantina is a popular Mexican restaurant in the greater Boston area, known for its delicious and authentic cuisine. The staff is praised for their attentive and friendly service, even with a high volume of takeout orders. The menu features a variety of beloved dishes, including fajitas, enchiladas, and tacos, all consistently well-prepared and served hot. The steak fajita plate is perfectly seasoned and tender, and the restaurant also offers affordable house margaritas.
The overall atmosphere is enjoyable, perfect for a few margaritas and a satisfying meal. The restaurant is kid-friendly, with a changing table available in one of the restrooms, although the music can sometimes be loud. The back entrance is accessible for wheelchair users.
Customers have reported some inconsistencies in the service, with long wait times and issues with orders. However, the restaurant remains a solid choice for those craving high-quality Mexican food in the Boston area, with friendly servers who are happy to explain the menu.