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Casa Romero, Boston, MA

Casa Romero

4.5
4.5
1637 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 15 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Lively
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
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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

What 1,637 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

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."

1,637 Reviews
  1. Andrew

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Chris

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Randi Jo

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 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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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 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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  5. Harvey

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 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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  6. Rosa

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 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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  7. DonielleB

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and drinks. This was our second time dining there and we can’t wait to go back

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  8. Katherine

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We don't go out to eat often, but Casa Romero had been one of my favorite restaurants for years, so that's where we took some friends for a birthday last night. I was disappointed. The food, including the nicely seasoned cochinita pibil, was quite good. The problems were: 1) high noise level--the four of us had to shout to be heard across our small table; 2) too many tables crowded into the dining area; and 3) our strong sense of being hustled to finish and leave starting only 45 min. after our 6:30 reservation time. Regarding the latter, the restaurant makes it clear that parties of 4 or fewer are expected to leave within 1.5 hours, but only half of that time had elapsed when staff began trying to take our dishes away. There were multiple visits of staff to our table asking if they could take our not-quite-finished dishes away. We were well-behaved and did leave within our 1.5-hour period. Less important: what happened to the nopalitos salad that used to be on the menu? I missed that.

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  9. Sean

    Greater Boston

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food. Our server was Terrific. Loud and pricey. But you’re in downtown Boston on a Friday

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  10. Kirsten

    VIP

    Chicago

    45 reviews

    3.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall, it was fine. Guacamole was served as a tiny pile on a lettuce leaf which was strange, salsa tasted like an Italian red sauce. Chicken enchiladas verde were tasty, but the accompanying tiny pile of beans & rice seemed an afterthought.

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Casa Romero is rated 4.5 stars by 1637 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Casa Romero

30 Gloucester St, Boston, MA 02115

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    between Newbury st and Commonwealth Ave.
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • 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.
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