Mestizo

4.5

5 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails
Great for happy hour

Mestizo brings modern Oaxacan food to Cambridge. Mestizo’s passionate spirit, vibrant food, and strong family roots will leave you with a memorable experience driven by a mix of old and new flavors. Influences will change from dish to dish with some distinctly driven by Oaxaca heritage, while others will have clearer origins in other Mexican or even Spanish regions.

This isn’t your typical Mexican restaurant but you will find some familiar dishes and flavors that will allow you to feel at home while still exploring something new and finding your NEXT favorite foods. Mestizo is about mixing and remixing flavors, ingredients, and cultures. It’s not about rigidly adhering to one particular place or time.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Latin, Latin American
Hours of Operation
Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm Kitchen Opening Hours Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 395-3120
Website
https://mestizoboston.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Lorenzo Tenreiro
Catering
Let us cater your next event, We specialize on corporate breakfast, lunches, happy hour, dinner and more . Please visit our website to see our menu
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Mestizo can accommodate all of your special event needs.

Location
10 Broad Canal Way, Cambridge, MA 02139-3521
Area
Cambridge
Cross Street
Third street and Main street in the back of the 165 main St building
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Kendall Square Red Line
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Vegan

Experiences

SALSA BRUNCH
15 Dec 2024 only
Come enjoy brunch with DJ Lee Mastermind playing Salsa music hits! Cuban drink specials, food specials & our tasty Oaxacan brunch classics on the menu!
Salsa Music Brunch with Live DJ!
15 Dec 2024 only
Come join us for brunch where DJ Mastermind will be playing from 11-3! We will be featuring delectable specialty dishes and signature cocktails!

Offers

1/2-priced apps at halftime!
Multiple dates available
Sun - 11:00 - 14:45, 17:00 - 21:00,Sat - 11:00 - 14:45
Come join us and watch all of your favorite local sports teams while enjoying half-priced appetizers during halftime!

BetabelUS$14.00
Red and yellow beets, whipped goat cheese, tahini dressing, roasted pepitas.
De La CasaUS$15.00
Arugula, toasted almonds, garbanzo beans, mango, charred pineapple, pickled red onion, cucumber, avocado, Latin tajin dressing.
- No AlmondsUS$0.00
- No GarbanzoUS$0.00
- No MangoUS$0.00
- No PineappleUS$0.00
- No OnionUS$0.00
- No CucumberUS$0.00
- No AvocadoUS$0.00
- No dressingUS$0.00
- Dressing On The SideUS$0.00
Patron Rice BowlUS$13.00
Spanish rice with roasted squash, cranberries, tomatoes, cilantro, crispy tortilla strips, pepitas, & cilantro-lime vinaigrette.
- No SquashUS$0.00
- No CranberriesUS$0.00
- No TomatoUS$0.00
- No CilantroUS$0.00
- No Tortilla StripsUS$0.00
- No PepitasUS$0.00
- No DressingUS$0.00
- Dressing On The SideUS$0.00
Annas Rice BowlUS$13.00
Spanish rice with black beans, queso cotija, salsa Mexicana, red beets, toasted sesame seeds, tahini dressing.
- No BeansUS$0.00
- No Queso FrescoUS$0.00
- No Salsa MexicanaUS$0.00
- No BeetsUS$0.00
- No Sesame SeedsUS$0.00
- No DressingUS$0.00
- Dressing On The SideUS$0.00
Ensalada de caesarUS$15.00
Baby romaine lettuce, house Caeser dressing, applewood smoked bacon, cotija breadcrumbs.
- Pollo PebilUS$5.00
- Grilled ChickenUS$7.00
- Barbacoa BeefUS$5.00
- SwordfishUS$9.00
- Grilled SteakUS$9.00
- CarnitasUS$5.00
- ShrimpUS$7.00

TACOS

Barbacoa TacoUS$18.00
Braised beef, pickled cabbage, avocado.
Camarones TacoUS$20.00
Grilled marinated shrimp, mango and nopal salsa, garlic cilantro sauce.
Carnitas TacoUS$18.00
Suerdo pork, charred pineapple, pickled red onion.
A la Parrilla TacoUS$20.00
Grilled steak, cilantro, onions.
- CilantroUS$0.00
- OnionUS$0.00
- Salsa MachaUS$0.00
Pescador TacoUS$20.00
Grilled swordfish, jicama slaw, chipotle aioli.
Pollo Pibil TacoUS$18.00
Achiote-rubbed chicken, pickled onions, cilantro, queso cotija.
Vegetariano TacoUS$17.00
Seasonal veggies, salsa Mexicana, avocado.

BURRITOS

A twelve inch flour tortilla filled with your choice of protein, Spanish rice, black beans, salsa Mexicana and chihuahua cheese. Served with Yuca fries and garlic cilantro sauce.

BURRITOUS$16.00
Twelve inch flour tortilla, filled with your choice of protein, Salsa Mexicana, Spanish rice, black beans and chihuahua cheese. Served with yuca fries & garlic cilantro sauce.
- Pollo PibilUS$0.00
- BarbacoaUS$0.00
- Pork CarnitasUS$0.00
- VegetarianUS$0.00

PLATOS FUERTES

Birria RamenUS$25.00
Fresh ramen braised short ribs, marbled egg, smoked mushrooms, cilantro, pickled onions, cilantro, ancho chili crunch.
- CilantroUS$0.00
- EggUS$0.00
- MushroomUS$0.00
- Pickled OnionUS$0.00
- SpicyUS$0.00
Carne AsadaUS$32.00
Oaxacan style marinated skirt steak. Served with cheese enmoladas, Spanish rice and black beans.
- Cheese EnmoladasUS$0.00
- RiceUS$0.00
- BeansUS$0.00
Enchilada TrioUS$25.00
Choice of filling: chicken, cheese or vegetarian Choice of sauce: mole negro, ranchera or tomatillo.
Pollo Con MoleUS$24.00
Oven roasted half chicken, Mole Negro, Spanish rice and platano macho.
Pescado en SalsaUS$32.00
Daily catch smothered in our seasoned roasted tomatillo cream sauce, roasted pepitas, served with crispy el zar yuca fries
CHICKEN QuesadillaUS$18.00
Pibil shredded chicken, chihuahua cheese, pico de gallo & sliced avocado. Served with yuca fries.
- No cheeseUS$0.00
- No picoUS$0.00
- No avocadoUS$0.00
- No yucaUS$0.00
- No garlic cilatro sauceUS$0.00

SIDES

Side of Black BeansUS$5.75
Our house made black beans dusting of cotija cheese.
Side of Spanish RiceUS$5.75
Our delicious Spanish rice, great to accompany any meal.
NopalesUS$5.75
Sweet PlantainsUS$5.75
Sweet plantains topped with cotija cheese.
Salsa MexicanaUS$5.75
Fresh tomato, onion, cilantro and fresh lime.
Yuca FriesUS$8.05
Crispy Yuca, served with garlic cilantro sauce.
GuacamoleUS$5.75
A four oz portion of our fresh avocado mashed with, onion, cilantro, chile serrano.

What 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

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

5 Reviews

R
Rebecca
Greater Boston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The queso was different than expected but so good. Tacos were good but small. The drinks were very good my friend had the La Diva and loved it. I had the passionfruit mocktail and it was delicious
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Jane
Greater Boston
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was our first visit to Mestizo. We will be going back. It was an unusual evening; major traffic gridlock all over Boston and Cambridge because of red line shutdown and very cold, windy rainstorm. I believe these factors reduced the number of customers, perhaps making the restaurant quieter and less crowded. Service was excellent, quick and attentive. I was not familiar with Oaxacan cuisine but I liked it a lot and will be going back on a more “normal” evening. Decor was bright and cheerful.
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Marilyn
Greater Boston
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Enjoyed what we ordered. For folks needing to get there by car, there is no on street parking. So, you have to park in a parking garage which adds to the cost.
MestizoResponded on 15 November 2024
Thank you for your review! We recommend taking memorial drive and taking the exit onto Main St. around the corner from the restaurant. There is two hour street parking there.
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Louise
Greater Boston
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on 28 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Really excellent authentic Oaxacan food. Chiles en nogada were the real thing. Especially appreciated tetelas which are hard to find outside of Oaxaca. Mole was good as well. Mezcal was a little pricey, but several choices.
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Tara
Greater Boston
24 reviews
vip
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on 23 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Cute place. Decent food. Very small portions considering the cost.
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FAQs

Mestizo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 395-3120.

Mestizo is rated 4.5 stars by 5 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

10 Broad Canal Way, Cambridge, MA 02139-3521

Additional information

Cross Street
Third street and Main street in the back of the 165 main St building
Area
Cambridge
Hours of Operation
Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm Kitchen Opening Hours Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Latin, Latin American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Kendall Square Red Line
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Lorenzo Tenreiro
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Vegan

Website
https://mestizoboston.com/
Phone number
(617) 395-3120
Catering
Let us cater your next event, We specialize on corporate breakfast, lunches, happy hour, dinner and more . Please visit our website to see our menu
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Mestizo can accommodate all of your special event needs.

Mestizo

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

SALSA BRUNCH

Salsa Music Brunch with Live DJ!

1/2-priced apps at halftime!

ENSALADA/BOWLS

BetabelUS$14.00

De La CasaUS$15.00

Patron Rice BowlUS$13.00

Annas Rice BowlUS$13.00

Ensalada de caesarUS$15.00

TACOS

Barbacoa TacoUS$18.00

Camarones TacoUS$20.00

Carnitas TacoUS$18.00

A la Parrilla TacoUS$20.00

Pescador TacoUS$20.00

Pollo Pibil TacoUS$18.00

Vegetariano TacoUS$17.00

BURRITOS

BURRITOUS$16.00

PLATOS FUERTES

Birria RamenUS$25.00

Carne AsadaUS$32.00

Enchilada TrioUS$25.00

Pollo Con MoleUS$24.00

Pescado en SalsaUS$32.00

CHICKEN QuesadillaUS$18.00

SIDES

Side of Black BeansUS$5.75

Side of Spanish RiceUS$5.75

NopalesUS$5.75

Sweet PlantainsUS$5.75

Salsa MexicanaUS$5.75

Yuca FriesUS$8.05

GuacamoleUS$5.75

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