Casa Romero

Name: Casa Romero
Address: 30 Gloucester St, Boston, MA, United States, 02115
Telephone: (617) 536-4341
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

1641 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 30 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Lively
Charming

After 40 years, my customers still tell me what a delightful discovery it is to step out of a Boston alley and into the heart of Mexico. That is exactly what I had envisioned when I decorated the coffered door and walls of my restaurant with the bright Talavera tiles from Puebla, Mexico. Casa Romero is located in the midst of glamorous Back Bay at 30 Gloucester and offers the best traditional Mexican food in Boston.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 536-4341
Website
http://www.casaromeroboston.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Leo Romero
Private party facilities
We have a very cozy private dining room that has a capacity to seat 23 people. We also offer a smaller private space that accommodates private parties from 6-8 people. Our restaurant is also open to private functions daily to celebrate birthday parties, bridal or baby showers or whatever it is you would like to celebrate.

Location
30 Gloucester St, Boston, MA 02115
Area
Back Bay
Cross Street
between Newbury st and Commonwealth Ave.
Parking details
Meter parking is available on Newbury Street and there is also parking lots at the Prudential Center and on Newbury street
Public transit
Hynes Convention Center Station (Green)Prudential Station (Green)Copley Station (Green)
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Baked cheese / ChorizoUSD 16.00
Baked Cheese With Mexican Chorizo
Baked cheese with poblano pepperUSD 16.00
Baked Cheese With Poblano Peppers
CaramelosUSD 15.00
Grilled steak tenderloin and cheese served in a flour tortilla
Ceviche Fish LargeUSD 22.00
Marinated in Fresh Lime Juice and tossed with Tomatoes, Onions and Avocado
Cheese QuesadillaUSD 13.00
Cheese grilled in a Flour Tortilla
Chicken FlautasUSD 14.00
GLUTEN FREE
Chile RellenoUSD 16.00
Chips /Salsa/ GucamoleUSD 15.00
Homemade Corn tortilla chips, Salsa Casera and fresh Gucamole. GLUTEN FREE
Chips and salsaUSD 6.00
Ensalada BetabelUSD 15.00
Shredded and Roasted Beets mixed with Shredded Carrots, Cucumber, Fresh Arugula and tossed in our homemade Dijon Vinaigrette.
- ChickenUSD 9.00
- Grilled shrimpUSD 12.00
- SteakUSD 10.00
Ensalada de EloteUSD 15.00
- No DressingUSD 0.00
- Dressing on sideUSD 0.00
- Grilled chickenUSD 9.00
- Grilled steakUSD 10.00
- Grilled shrimpUSD 12.00
GuacamoleUSD 10.00
Huitla QuesadillaUSD 18.00
Sautéed Mushroom wrapped in a Spinach Tortilla
La GringaUSD 15.00
Pastor Quesadilla
POLLO QuesadillaUSD 18.00
chicken and cheese grilled in a flour tortilla.
Pork TamaleUSD 14.00
Steamed pork Tamale served in a banana leaf. GLUTEN FREE
PozoleUSD 14.00
Pulled Pork & Hominy in a Red Chile Broth
WITH DINNERUSD 0.00

Tacos

Add CheeseUSD 3.00
- Add cheeseUSD 2.50
- No cheeseUSD 0.00
FishUSD 25.00
2 large fish tacos beer batter fried and topped with pico de Gallo, red cabbage and chipotle mayo. Served with rice and beans.
- Add cheeseUSD 2.50
- No cheeseUSD 0.00
TunaUSD 26.00
3 large fresh ahi tuna tacos on corn tortillas, with queso fresco, pico de gallo, cilantro and cubed avocados. Served with rice and beans CUSTOMER FAVORITE/ Gluten Free
- Add cheeseUSD 2.50
- No cheeseUSD 0.00

Fajitas

Chicken FAJAUSD 27.00
Chicken breast fajitas served with 3 flour tortillas, pico de Gallo, Mexican rice and beans BEST SELLER
- Add cheeseUSD 3.00
- No cheeseUSD 0.00
- Extra tortillasUSD 2.50
Shrimp FAJAUSD 30.00
Sautéed shrimp fajitas served with 3 flour tortillas, pico de Gallo, Mexican rice and beans.
- Add cheeseUSD 3.00
- No cheeseUSD 0.00
- Extra tortillasUSD 2.50
Steak FAJAUSD 32.00
Served with 3 flour tortillas, pico de Gallo, Mexican rice and beans
- Add cheeseUSD 3.00
- No cheeseUSD 0.00
- Extra tortillasUSD 2.50
Vegetarian FAJAUSD 25.00
Grilled seasonal vegetables served with 3 flour tortillas, pico de Gallo, Mexican rice and beans
- Add cheeseUSD 3.00
- No cheeseUSD 0.00
- Extra tortillasUSD 2.50
Chicken/Shrimp FajitaUSD 35.00
- Add cheeseUSD 3.00
- No cheeseUSD 0.00
- Extra tortillasUSD 2.50
Steak/shrimp FajitaUSD 35.00
- Add cheeseUSD 3.00
- No cheeseUSD 0.00
- Extra tortillasUSD 2.50
Chicken/steak FajitaUSD 35.00
- Add cheeseUSD 3.00
- No cheeseUSD 0.00
- Extra tortillasUSD 2.50

Enchiladas

Enchilada MoleUSD 22.00
Corn tortillas filled with chicken and topped with melted cheese topped with our homemade Mole poblano sauce. Served with rice and beans
Enchilada VerdeUSD 22.00
Corn tortillas filled with chicken and topped with melted cheese and a green tomatillo sauce. Served with rice and beans. GLUTEN FREE
Enchilada de Plantains MoleUSD 22.00
Enchilada Veg MOLEUSD 22.00
Enchilada VegetarianUSD 22.00
Corn Tortillas filled with vegtables topped with a cilantro sauce and melted cheese. Served with beans GLUTEN FREE

Specials

Cama cilantroUSD 29.00
Sauteed Shrimp in a Homemade Cilantro Sauce
Cama HuitlacocheUSD 32.00
Jumbo Shrimp Stuffed with a Seafood Filling and served in our Homemade Huitlacoche Sauce
Camarones DiablaUSD 29.00
Sautéed shrimp in a homemade spicy chipotle sauce. Served with Rice and beans. BEST SELLER and NEIGHBORHOOD FAVORITE.
Carne AsadaUSD 35.00
Sirloin steak cooked to perfection with caramelized onions and tomatoes. Garnished with plantains and a chicken enchilada. Served with Mexican rice and beans. GLUTEN FREE/ BEST SELLER
- RareUSD 0.00
- Medium RareUSD 0.00
- MediumUSD 0.00
- Medium WellUSD 0.00
- Well DoneUSD 0.00
Cochinita PibilUSD 25.00
Pulled roasted pork marinated in a rich and flavorful achote and orange Chile sauce. Served with corn tortillas, Mexican rice and beans. GLUTEN FREE
COURSE 2USD 0.00
FIREUSD 0.00
Huarache de ResUSD 32.00
Beef Tenderloin Tips Sautéed with Onion and Jalapeño served over our Homemade Thick Corn Tortilla, finished with Guajillo and Green Sauce
Mar y TierraUSD 38.00
Award Winning Dish! Filet Mignon cooked to perfection and served with a Chipotle Sauce, Melted Cheese and topped with 2 Jumbo Grilled Shrimp
- RareUSD 0.00
- Medium RareUSD 0.00
- MediumUSD 0.00
- Medium WellUSD 0.00
- Well DoneUSD 0.00
- No CheeseUSD 0.00
Pechuga NopalUSD 32.00
Chicken Breast Filled with Cactus and Cheese, served with a Mole Poblano Sauce and Plantain
WITH DINNERUSD 0.00
Tilapia Mole VerdeUSD 29.00

Sides and Extras

Add cheeseUSD 3.00
Avocado SlicesUSD 5.00
Extra EnchiladaUSD 8.00
Fried PlantainsUSD 8.00
Rice and beansUSD 6.00
Salsa CaseraUSD 5.00
Salsa HabaneroUSD 4.00
SIDE BEANSUSD 3.50
SIDE RICEUSD 3.50
XTRA CORN tortillasUSD 3.00
XTRA FLOUR TORTILLAUSD 3.00
ChipsUSD 3.50
With dinnerUSD 0.00
CalabacitasUSD 8.00

Sangria

Glass Red SangriaUSD 14.00
Glass White SangriaUSD 14.00
Glass Rose SangriaUSD 14.00

Beers

CoronaUSD 8.00
Modelo EspecialUSD 8.00
Pacifico *LATA*USD 8.00
Negra ModeloUSD 8.00
micheladaUSD 3.00

Dessert

ChurrosUSD 12.00
ExpresoUSD 10.00
CoffeeUSD 5.00
TeaUSD 5.00
3 LechesUSD 12.00
FlanUSD 11.00
CrepasUSD 11.00

MARGARITAS /Mezcal

Anejo old fashionUSD 20.00
Maestro Dobel Añejo, Elijah Craig Bourbon, Agave, Orange & Mole Bitters
CarijioUSD 20.00
Casamigos SpecialUSD 20.00
CilantroUSD 20.00
Cranberry DiabloUSD 20.00
El RomeroUSD 20.00
Our Top Shelf Margarita! Milagro Reposado, Combier & Lime Juice
El Tito LimonadaUSD 20.00
Tito’s Handmade Vodka, PAMA Pomagranate & Agave Lemonade
GrandUSD 20.00
Green Tea ShotUSD 13.00
La FlacaUSD 20.00
Inspiro Blanco, Combier l’Orange & Lime Juice
Manhattan HumoUSD 20.00
Martini RubiUSD 20.00
Mexpresso MartiniUSD 20.00
Pelotón de la Muerte Mezcal, Sabrosso Coffee Liqueur, Licor 43 & Espresso
Mezcal Passion fruitUSD 20.00
MezcalitaUSD 20.00
Xicaru, Jalapeño, Fresh Cilantro, Lime & Agave
Oaxaca watermelonUSD 20.00
Pelotón de la Muerte Mezcal, Combier Watermelon & Lime
Passion fruit MargUSD 20.00
Lunazul Reposado, Combier l’Orange, Passion Fruit Liqueur & a touch of Agave
Pineapple JapaleñoUSD 20.00
Smoky FlowerUSD 20.00
Pelotón de la Muerte Mezcal, Ancho Reyes, Hibiscus, Lime & Agave

Frozen Drinks

Frozen Strawberry MargUSD 20.00
Pina ColadaUSD 20.00
Frozen Golden PerfectaUSD 20.00
Frozen Passion fruitUSD 20.00

Soft drinks

Ginger AleUSD 5.00
LemonadeUSD 5.00
Agua JamaicaUSD 5.00
Virgin frozen strawberryUSD 10.00
Virgin frozen MangoUSD 10.00
Virgin pina coldaUSD 10.00

Wine by the Glass

Albariño 2019 Spain (white)USD 14.00
Cabernet SUSD 14.00
ChardonnayUSD 14.00
Pinot NoirUSD 14.00
Rose Cava SparklingUSD 14.00
wUSD 14.00

What 1,641 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Greater Boston
Mexican
Boston
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Casa Romero offers "awesome Mexican food" and "killer margs" in a "cozy, festive" atmosphere. Known as "Boston's oldest Mexican restaurant," it delights with "fantastic food and even better margaritas." Though sometimes noisy, the "lovely patio" and "attentive staff" enhance the experience, making it a "hidden gem."

1,641 Reviews

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Jamie
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was appropriately priced but the drinks prices were too high.
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Shaun
Greater Boston
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Good food. Friendly but distracted service. Tables are too close together for these prices and the volume was crazy loud: Not a place to have a conversation with friends.
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Alison
VIP
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and amazing food! Highly recommend!
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Bill
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding night!! Great drinks. We loved it!!!
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Andrew
Greater Boston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Way too loud, not sure if it was just the party next to us or if it’s always like that
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Chris
Greater Boston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Food was solid but those prices are insane!! For a “hole in the wall” place you should be getting twice as much food for that much money or for half the price. Some places can get away with those prices for ambiance, but this is not one of them
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Randi Jo
Greater Boston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We had a reservation at 7 pm for 6 people. The entire party arrived by 7:02 pm, we were hounded by the staff and rushed by the server because there was a private event at 830, treated us as an inconvenience. maybe don’t allow a reservation at 7 pm if this would be a potential problem. I’ve never been so rushed by a server in my life. I then got the wrong food item but didnt say anything, only to have the server say at the end of the meal he noticed I had gotten beef rather than chicken, laugh about it and say that beef is better anyway. And finally we get served the check which has tip already included. Then because at that point it was only around 7:45, they took their sweet time closing out our check. This place was terrible will not be back. 0/10.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sensational food. No on the other available cocktails - I can’t drink tequila so margaritas were not on the list for me, however my party liked the margaritas they ordered. Exceptional environment for those who love a cozy space and really good food!!!
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Harvey
VIP
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Clearly the best Mexican restaurant in Boston. Don’t let the alleyway off Gloucester dissuade you. A hidden gem. Recommend having a reservation. We have been there many times for dinner over the last 20 years!
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Rosa
Greater Boston
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
La comida , ambiente y servicio muy buenos Recomendable
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2 people

29 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

30 Gloucester St, Boston, MA 02115

Additional information

Cross Street
between Newbury st and Commonwealth Ave.
Area
Back Bay
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Meter parking is available on Newbury Street and there is also parking lots at the Prudential Center and on Newbury street
Public transit
Hynes Convention Center Station (Green)Prudential Station (Green)Copley Station (Green)
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Leo Romero
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.casaromeroboston.com/
Phone number
(617) 536-4341
Private party facilities
We have a very cozy private dining room that has a capacity to seat 23 people. We also offer a smaller private space that accommodates private parties from 6-8 people. Our restaurant is also open to private functions daily to celebrate birthday parties, bridal or baby showers or whatever it is you would like to celebrate.

Casa Romero

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

El Romero

Chile Relleno

Café Casa Romero

Appetizers and Salads

Baked cheese / ChorizoUSD 16.00

Baked cheese with poblano pepperUSD 16.00

CaramelosUSD 15.00

Ceviche Fish LargeUSD 22.00

Cheese QuesadillaUSD 13.00

Chicken FlautasUSD 14.00

Chile RellenoUSD 16.00

Chips /Salsa/ GucamoleUSD 15.00

Chips and salsaUSD 6.00

Ensalada BetabelUSD 15.00

Ensalada de EloteUSD 15.00

GuacamoleUSD 10.00

Huitla QuesadillaUSD 18.00

La GringaUSD 15.00

POLLO QuesadillaUSD 18.00

Pork TamaleUSD 14.00

PozoleUSD 14.00

WITH DINNERUSD 0.00

Tacos

Add CheeseUSD 3.00

FishUSD 25.00

TunaUSD 26.00

Fajitas

Chicken FAJAUSD 27.00

Shrimp FAJAUSD 30.00

Steak FAJAUSD 32.00

Vegetarian FAJAUSD 25.00

Chicken/Shrimp FajitaUSD 35.00

Steak/shrimp FajitaUSD 35.00

Chicken/steak FajitaUSD 35.00

Enchiladas

Enchilada MoleUSD 22.00

Enchilada VerdeUSD 22.00

Enchilada de Plantains MoleUSD 22.00

Enchilada Veg MOLEUSD 22.00

Enchilada VegetarianUSD 22.00

Specials

Cama cilantroUSD 29.00

Cama HuitlacocheUSD 32.00

Camarones DiablaUSD 29.00

Carne AsadaUSD 35.00

Cochinita PibilUSD 25.00

COURSE 2USD 0.00

FIREUSD 0.00

Huarache de ResUSD 32.00

Mar y TierraUSD 38.00

Pechuga NopalUSD 32.00

WITH DINNERUSD 0.00

Tilapia Mole VerdeUSD 29.00

Sides and Extras

Add cheeseUSD 3.00

Avocado SlicesUSD 5.00

Extra EnchiladaUSD 8.00

Fried PlantainsUSD 8.00

Rice and beansUSD 6.00

Salsa CaseraUSD 5.00

Salsa HabaneroUSD 4.00

SIDE BEANSUSD 3.50

SIDE RICEUSD 3.50

XTRA CORN tortillasUSD 3.00

XTRA FLOUR TORTILLAUSD 3.00

ChipsUSD 3.50

With dinnerUSD 0.00

CalabacitasUSD 8.00

Sangria

Glass Red SangriaUSD 14.00

Glass White SangriaUSD 14.00

Glass Rose SangriaUSD 14.00

Beers

CoronaUSD 8.00

Modelo EspecialUSD 8.00

Pacifico *LATA*USD 8.00

Pacifico LATAUSD 8.00