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Sunset Cantina, Boston, MA

Sunset Cantina

4.1
4.1
104 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
916 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Kid-friendly
  • Healthy
Sunset Cantina, a Commonwealth Avenue landmark, is right in the heart of Boston University campus center.
We have over 24 drafts available and craft margaritas that will bring you right back to Mexico. We take abuela's traditional recipes and have brought them to your dinner table. Enjoy tequila tastings, your favorite sports game, sizzling fajitas and live entertainment!

We feature comfortable seating, televisions and vintage beer and sports memorabilia on the walls. Whether having girls' night out, Sunday brunch or enjoying trivia with friends, the friendly and helpful staff at Sunset Cantina will make sure the experience is a positive one.

At Sunset Cantina, the full menu is served until midnight each night. Barriga llena, corazon contento!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern, Latin American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Tue, Wed 11:00 am–12:00 am Thu 11:00 am–1:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 104 people are saying

Sunset Cantina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sunset Cantina offers a vibrant atmosphere with "excellent service and excellent food." Guests enjoy "delicious tacos and nachos," perfect for casual bites. The space is "huge, great for big parties," and the margaritas are a hit. While it can be loud, it's ideal for lively gatherings with attentive staff.
104 Reviews
  1. Donna

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fun place. Very loud. Server was punctual and very nice. Food was decent but not stellar as expected based on the reviews. Ample portions and decent house Margarita too. I didn’t realize that menu is limited some nights to an event menu.

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  2. Michael

    Greater Boston18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Daniel our server was fabulous!! Enjoyed my birthday meal there.

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  3. Justin

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service and excellent food! A little loud but that's easily attributed to the concert crowd. The margaritas were tasty and the food was extremely tasty. Highly recommended!

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  4. Hilory

    Portland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They were very accommodating for our large group! We appreciated our waiter. .

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  5. Ellen

    Greater Boston19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was good, a little loud. The food and service were high quality. Perfect location.

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  6. Aarsh

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a great time at Sunset Cantina in Boston! We ordered the tacos and nachos—both were absolutely delicious. The flavors were on point, and everything was super fresh. Perfect spot for casual bites and good vibes. Will definitely be back!

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  7. Michael

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience . Service as fast. Food was great . Price was reasonable

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  8. Maria

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food & atmosphere! The space is huge, great for big parties, we loved it!

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  9. Matt

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Place is great, excellent service! For such a big place, they take care of their guests...

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  10. Rachel

    Greater Boston1 review

    2.0

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Made a reservation for after Disney on ice. They had a Disney on ice graphic for their menu so they knew there would be an influx of kids yet they had no kids cups for beverages. Also no crayons which was a bummer. We ordered chips and salsa that waitress suggested for “a little bit more” to get the trio which ended up being more than double the price of the chips and salsa. The food was poor, the burrito bowl was odd. The bathrooms were gross and the stall door didn’t shut or lock. Overall 2 out of 10. Margarita was good.

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Sunset Cantina is rated 4.1 stars by 104 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Greater Boston
  4. Boston
  5. Fenway–Kenmore

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Sunset Cantina

916 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Fenway–Kenmore
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Tue, Wed 11:00 am–12:00 am Thu 11:00 am–1:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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