Casa Romero

4.4

1627 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

Dec 4, 2024

10:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

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
Neighborhood
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)<br />Prudential Station (Green)<br />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 / Chorizo$16.00
Baked Cheese With Mexican Chorizo
Baked cheese with poblano pepper$16.00
Baked Cheese With Poblano Peppers
Caramelos$15.00
Grilled steak tenderloin and cheese served in a flour tortilla
Ceviche Fish Large$22.00
Marinated in Fresh Lime Juice and tossed with Tomatoes, Onions and Avocado
Cheese Quesadilla$13.00
Cheese grilled in a Flour Tortilla
Chicken Flautas$14.00
GLUTEN FREE
Chile Relleno$16.00
Chips /Salsa/ Gucamole$15.00
Homemade Corn tortilla chips, Salsa Casera and fresh Gucamole. GLUTEN FREE
Chips and salsa$6.00
Ensalada Betabel$15.00
Shredded and Roasted Beets mixed with Shredded Carrots, Cucumber, Fresh Arugula and tossed in our homemade Dijon Vinaigrette.
- Chicken$9.00
- Grilled shrimp$12.00
- Steak$10.00
Ensalada de Elote$15.00
- No Dressing$0.00
- Dressing on side$0.00
- Grilled chicken$9.00
- Grilled steak$10.00
- Grilled shrimp$12.00
Guacamole$10.00
Huitla Quesadilla$18.00
Sautéed Mushroom wrapped in a Spinach Tortilla
La Gringa$15.00
Pastor Quesadilla
POLLO Quesadilla$18.00
chicken and cheese grilled in a flour tortilla.
Pork Tamale$14.00
Steamed pork Tamale served in a banana leaf. GLUTEN FREE
Pozole$14.00
Pulled Pork & Hominy in a Red Chile Broth
WITH DINNER$0.00

Tacos

Add Cheese$3.00
- Add cheese$2.50
- No cheese$0.00
Fish$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 cheese$2.50
- No cheese$0.00
Tuna$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 cheese$2.50
- No cheese$0.00

Fajitas

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

Enchiladas

Enchilada Mole$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 Verde$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 Mole$22.00
Enchilada Veg MOLE$22.00
Enchilada Vegetarian$22.00
Corn Tortillas filled with beans and cheese topped with a green tomatillo sauce and melted cheese. Served with rice GLUTEN FREE

Specials

Cama cilantro$29.00
Sauteed Shrimp in a Homemade Cilantro Sauce
Cama Huitlacoche$32.00
Jumbo Shrimp Stuffed with a Seafood Filling and served in our Homemade Huitlacoche Sauce
Camarones Diabla$29.00
Sautéed shrimp in a homemade spicy chipotle sauce. Served with Rice and beans. BEST SELLER and NEIGHBORHOOD FAVORITE.
Carne Asada$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
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
Cochinita Pibil$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 2$0.00
FIRE$0.00
Huarache de Res$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 Tierra$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
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
- No Cheese$0.00
Pechuga Nopal$32.00
Chicken Breast Filled with Cactus and Cheese, served with a Mole Poblano Sauce and Plantain
WITH DINNER$0.00
Tilapia Mole Verde$29.00

Sides and Extras

Add cheese$3.00
Avocado Slices$5.00
Extra Enchilada$8.00
Fried Plantains$8.00
Rice and beans$6.00
Salsa Casera$5.00
Salsa Habanero$4.00
SIDE BEANS$3.50
SIDE RICE$3.50
XTRA CORN tortillas$3.00
XTRA FLOUR TORTILLA$3.00
Chips$3.50
With dinner$0.00
Calabacitas$8.00

Sangria

Glass Red Sangria$14.00
Glass White Sangria$14.00
Glass Rose Sangria$14.00

Beers

Corona$8.00
Modelo Especial$8.00
Pacifico *LATA*$8.00
Negra Modelo$8.00
michelada$3.00

Dessert

Churros$12.00
Expreso$10.00
Coffee$5.00
Tea$5.00
3 Leches$12.00
Flan$11.00
Crepas$11.00

MARGARITAS /Mezcal

Anejo old fashion$20.00
Maestro Dobel Añejo, Elijah Craig Bourbon, Agave, Orange & Mole Bitters
Carijio$20.00
Casamigos Special$20.00
Cilantro$20.00
Cranberry Diablo$20.00
El Romero$20.00
Our Top Shelf Margarita! Milagro Reposado, Combier & Lime Juice
El Tito Limonada$20.00
Tito’s Handmade Vodka, PAMA Pomagranate & Agave Lemonade
Grand$20.00
Green Tea Shot$13.00
La Flaca$20.00
Inspiro Blanco, Combier l’Orange & Lime Juice
Manhattan Humo$20.00
Martini Rubi$20.00
Mexpresso Martini$20.00
Pelotón de la Muerte Mezcal, Sabrosso Coffee Liqueur, Licor 43 & Espresso
Mezcal Passion fruit$20.00
Mezcalita$20.00
Xicaru, Jalapeño, Fresh Cilantro, Lime & Agave
Oaxaca watermelon$20.00
Pelotón de la Muerte Mezcal, Combier Watermelon & Lime
Passion fruit Marg$20.00
Lunazul Reposado, Combier l’Orange, Passion Fruit Liqueur & a touch of Agave
Pineapple Japaleño$20.00
Smoky Flower$20.00
Pelotón de la Muerte Mezcal, Ancho Reyes, Hibiscus, Lime & Agave

Frozen Drinks

Frozen Strawberry Marg$20.00
Pina Colada$20.00
Frozen Golden Perfecta$20.00
Frozen Passion fruit$20.00

Soft drinks

Ginger Ale$5.00
Lemonade$5.00
Agua Jamaica$5.00
Virgin frozen strawberry$10.00
Virgin frozen Mango$10.00
Virgin pina colda$10.00

Wine by the Glass

Albariño 2019 Spain (white)$14.00
Cabernet S$14.00
Chardonnay$14.00
Pinot Noir$14.00
Rose Cava Sparkling$14.00
w$14.00

What 1,627 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
4Value

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."

1,627 Reviews

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Darrin
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our dinner experience was amazing. Omar was knowledgeable and informative. He guided us with our dinner choices. The margaritas were delicious! We will definitely be back!!
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Pam
Jackson Hole
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great, we got ceviche, pork taco and ahi tuna tacos. All were delicious. Despite being crowded our server was very attentive and friendly. Fun place we would highly recommend.
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Dianna
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food! Service a little slow but we weren’t in a rush so it was okay.
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mike
Greater Boston
79 reviews
vip
5.0
79 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
just fabulous really enjoyed the ceviche. the overall flavors were subtle and excellent.
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Artemis
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good food nice vibe a bit $$$ and quite loud for conversational dinner
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Ronni
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing and our waiter was great! The ambience as well was fabulous. But 20 dollars for a margarita is crazy!
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Amanda
Charleston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Worst food I’ve ever had for it to be Mexican food.
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Gene
Greater Boston
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome experience, great food and great people. $25 margaritas is a bit steep for the Newbury area.
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Lilly
Greater Boston
12 reviews
2.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Tables were dirty. Very expensive for average food. I liked the drinks but that’s about it.
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Kaylee
New York City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is amazing! Weird to get to and it’s kind of tight quarters, but 10/10. We tried two different margaritas, and they were both fantastic. My Cochinita Pibil was so freaking tasty!
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Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

10:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Order delivery or takeout

30 Gloucester St, Boston, MA 02115

Additional information

Cross street
between Newbury st and Commonwealth Ave.
Neighborhood
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 reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

El Romero

Chile Relleno

Café Casa Romero

Appetizers and Salads

Baked cheese / Chorizo$16.00

Baked cheese with poblano pepper$16.00

Caramelos$15.00

Ceviche Fish Large$22.00

Cheese Quesadilla$13.00

Chicken Flautas$14.00

Chile Relleno$16.00

Chips /Salsa/ Gucamole$15.00

Chips and salsa$6.00

Ensalada Betabel$15.00

Ensalada de Elote$15.00

Guacamole$10.00

Huitla Quesadilla$18.00

La Gringa$15.00

POLLO Quesadilla$18.00

Pork Tamale$14.00

Pozole$14.00

WITH DINNER$0.00

Tacos

Add Cheese$3.00

Fish$25.00

Tuna$26.00

Fajitas

Chicken FAJA$27.00

Shrimp FAJA$30.00

Steak FAJA$32.00

Vegetarian FAJA$25.00

Chicken/Shrimp Fajita$35.00

Steak/shrimp Fajita$35.00

Chicken/steak Fajita$35.00

Enchiladas

Enchilada Mole$22.00

Enchilada Verde$22.00

Enchilada de Plantains Mole$22.00

Enchilada Veg MOLE$22.00

Enchilada Vegetarian$22.00

Specials

Cama cilantro$29.00

Cama Huitlacoche$32.00

Camarones Diabla$29.00

Carne Asada$35.00

Cochinita Pibil$25.00

COURSE 2$0.00

FIRE$0.00

Huarache de Res$32.00

Mar y Tierra$38.00

Pechuga Nopal$32.00

WITH DINNER$0.00

Tilapia Mole Verde$29.00

Sides and Extras

Add cheese$3.00

Avocado Slices$5.00

Extra Enchilada$8.00

Fried Plantains$8.00

Rice and beans$6.00

Salsa Casera$5.00

Salsa Habanero$4.00

SIDE BEANS$3.50

SIDE RICE$3.50

XTRA CORN tortillas$3.00

XTRA FLOUR TORTILLA$3.00

Chips$3.50

With dinner$0.00

Calabacitas$8.00

Sangria

Glass Red Sangria$14.00

Glass White Sangria$14.00

Glass Rose Sangria$14.00

Beers

Corona$8.00

Modelo Especial$8.00

Pacifico *LATA*$8.00

Pacifico LATA$8.00