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MIJA Cantina & Tequila Bar

Restaurant Bar Mexican restaurant

Mexican cantina in Quincy Market serving tacos & hearty entrees in wood-paneled, candlelit quarters. People often mention good, great, drinks, service, drink, Boston, Great, time, Mexican, order,


Address

1 S Market St, Boston, MA 02109

Website

mijaboston.com

Contact

(857) 284-7382

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.00 (1.1K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 11:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Friday: 11:30 AM to 2 AM
  • Saturday: 11:30 AM to 2 AM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 11:30 AM to 11 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 11:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Tuesday: 11:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:30 AM to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (14) great (12) drinks (10) service (10) drink (8) Boston (8) Great (8) time (7) Mexican (7) order (7)
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  • 5/5 Syerra C. 2 years ago on Google
    My family and I visited this restaurant for the first time on Wednesday , and omg! The food here is so bomb! Everyone loved their meals. I had three different corn tacos (chicken tinga, carne asada, and cheeseburger). They were so good! I also had their “Rosa Rita” margarita; very strong! This restaurant is also pet friendly, so I was able to bring my puppy. Our waitress Brittany (I think that was her name), was very accommodating and welcoming. This is a great place for drinks/food, I highly recommend!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Lisa P. 2 years ago on Google
    Stopped in for a drink to cool down, sat at the bar. There were three of us.. we were seated for 10 minutes before someone across the bar acknowledged we were there. There were 3 bartenders. One bartender was in front of us the whole time waiting on a couple next to us.. or drinking her own drink & playing on her phone. Finally one of us asked her if she was not allowed to wait on us.. she VERY RUDELY stated “I’m coming” and proceeded to go back to her phone. We got up and walked out.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Reno L. 2 years ago on Google
    I love coming here. It's in the heart of Quincy Market and there is plenty of seating. Massive selection of drinks, mostly tequila. The food is pretty good and the menu is relatively small which gives them more focus on each item. They always play great music and DJ B-Kay is typically present on Fridays.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Madhura H. 2 years ago on Google
    I booked this place for my husband's birthday. The food was delicious and drinks were also great but being is Mexican restaurant I expected them to have chips and salsa on the house but they were charging for that as well. Also, the ambience isn't that fancy for the price they are charging. All in all they have good food and drinks but is overpriced
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Greecian K. 1 year ago on Google
    Atmosphere was fun and lively. This is a great space for tourists as it's within Faneuil Hall but if you're from/ lived in Boston go elsewhere for margaritas. They were subpar for me. I had the Fresca Verde and I thought it was not worth $16.00 at all. There was nothing craft cocktail about it. They were your basic margaritas. The bartender had no personality or enthusiasm. The guys checking ID'S at the door though were fun.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Debby P. 1 year ago on Google
    Great drinks! Great service! Great location! Great food! Love this place. I go with my friends every time we go to Boston. Definitely recommend
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Suhey O. 1 year ago on Google
    Service was a bit slow but understandable given the time. Ordered the Nachos and it was SO GOOD!!! I'm not from here but I wish their was a Mija in DC so I can order the nachos again!! Music and outdoor seating was great!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Melina-Sarah E. 10 months ago on Google
    Great food and drinks, wonderful atmosphere! Service was a bit slow, but would definitely go back again! I don't eat meat and there were good food options for me here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Edgar 2 years ago on Google
    A cool Mexican restaurant with an enjoyable atmosphere and a good selection of cocktails. Overall, the food was tasty and the portions were quite filling. It definitely wasn’t very “authentic” but, that is the whole point with this kind of place. The service was friendly but, our waitress kept forgetting to check on us so, we had to ask either the host or other staff to send her our way.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 V R. 4 months ago on Google
    Cute place. Stopped in for a drink so I can’t comment on the food. Service was good and my drink was good.

  • 5/5 Mason S. 1 year ago on Google
    If you're looking for a nice spot in the Faneuil Hall area with some good Tex-Mex food, I can confidently point you in the direction of Mija. The open design of the venue is wonderful and really allows you to appreciate the culture and vibe of the area of the city you are in. Outdoor seating is offered and the food is great at an affordable price. I had the nachos which were absolutely phenomenal and plenty of food for 2-3 people.

  • 4/5 Vanessa S. 7 months ago on Google
    Good, tasty, Mexican food. I love the tacos and the lemonade. Hubby had quesadillas. It didn’t take so long but anyways they gave us chips and salsa for the long wait, the waitress said. Not complaining. The location in Quincy Market is nice. Just in the middle of this beautiful area. Nice atmosphere, good service.

  • 5/5 Niccolo M. 2 years ago on Google
    This was a fantastic restaurant. All of the meal was of excellent quality, fresh, well-presented, and ample. The beer selection is incredible and alone is worth the trip. We will definitely return. The attention to detail was exceptional, and the service was outstanding!

  • 5/5 A P. 9 months ago on Google
    Where do I even begin? Mija is the place for some great Mexican food in Boston! If you don’t believe me try the street corn. If you aren’t too sure about Mexican and want an American dish with a little Latinx flair then try the Mija burger. You will not be disappointed with anything that you order! I promise you!

  • 4/5 Catherine R. 8 months ago on Google
    Nachos were loaded with food and quite good, tacos were okay, $17 for two which is pricey for the size. Went on a Sunday evening and place was pretty dead so convenient if you can't find anywhere to eat.

  • 4/5 Rachel L. 9 months ago on Google
    Food & Drinks were delicious! Every drink ordered was made with a heavy hand ( and we appreciate that over on this side of the bar ) Waitresses weren’t very friendly , but the food made up for that ! Definitely will go back !

  • 5/5 Shawn W. 8 months ago on Google
    Wicked good food. Worth stopping by for but. A little pricey. I guess for an out-of-towner I'm not accostomed to city prices but 15$ for a margarita that's in less than an 8oz glass is a little extra.

  • 3/5 Patrick M. 11 months ago on Google
    The service is slow, even though the restaurant was empty. It took several minutes after being seated before a waiter came to take our order. Chips and salsa cost $7, when at most restaurants it comes for free with the meal. The drinks took forever to arrive, even though they have a fully staffed bar. The server didn't know the specials. They only play Bad Bunny songs, for whatever that's worth. Please don't order the rice... it came from a box. they could've sold me a second drink, but they never came by to ask me. The guac isn't bad! But really... Waiter, where are you?

  • 5/5 Philip D. 1 year ago on Google
    Mexican food in Boston, Mass? No way… Yes way! This was some of the best Mexican I’ve ever experienced. Everything was delicious & the fried plantains are to die for. I only stopped eating because my stomach got full lol. 🤤🤪

  • 5/5 Christopher B. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome food. Everything from the freshly made chips to the shrimp tacos were terrific

  • 5/5 Lamiah M. 2 years ago on Google
    AMAZING experience, they got us a table for st paddy's even though it was so busy in there with the pub crawls and everything! My boyfriend and I shared a massive nacho plate with chicken and I swear it was probably the best nachos I've had in my entire life. Recommended!

  • 3/5 Emily S. 2 years ago on Google
    The food and drinks were good except for asking for salsa 3x and getting the wrong food and drink order. We didn’t order guacamole but they brought it to us on accident and charged us for it. The wrong quesadilla was put in so the food had to be sent back. Our waitress didn’t smile once and didn’t apologize for the wrong order coming. She acted like she was not happy to be there and didn’t care about our service. She kept going up to the bar to talk to her friends. She had the same enthusiasm with the father and young son next to us too.

  • 1/5 Megan M. 2 years ago on Google
    Poor service and dinning experience. Avoid if you want to enjoy your time in Boston.

  • 1/5 James 2 years ago on Google
    We had a great time while we were here sitting at the bar and having a great time with th bar tender. Then, we asked, while we were drinking another round, if we could bring a pizza from Regina's pizza. The bar tender said she didn't see why not. So, we went and got it. After paying for a half a pizza and bringing it in. I sat back down with my wife whom had been sitting since I left and the security guard came over and demanded we leave or throw out the pizza. We explained that we asked before ordering and bringing the pizza and he insisted that we throw it out or leave. So, we left and upon leaving the security guard stood in front of my wife and would not let her leave. Finally after vocaThankful cation he let her escape his hostile environment. Thankfully this did not result in anything further but it was seriously intruding in personal violation and victimization. Security should undergo further training in risk and security management. I'm disappointed in how this occurred. Shame on all involved and shame on the manager for allowing this to happen. She is not fit for her position.

  • 5/5 Kellzz 2 years ago on Google
    Great Service, Food, Beverages & Atmosphere! We had a big group of Women & my teenage daughter was with us on Halloween Weekend, they sat us immediately & we didn't wait for anything. Our Beverages were brought quickly, Best Raspberry Mojito I have EVER had 💗. Our Food was quick also, definitely recommend the Chicken Tinga Nachos & We had wonderful Servers 🌹We Will definitely be back, as my daughter will be attending College in the Boston area & we don't live too far either 😊

  • 5/5 Tina A. 2 years ago on Google
    Tacos where really good. The drinks where delicious. Friendly service and nice seats outside. .

  • 5/5 Amanda D. 2 years ago on Google
    Cute spot in Fanueil for some great drinks and a cool vibe. The DJ on Saturday was awesome and kept us dancing all night. Special shout out to our server Brittany - they kept the frozen margaritas coming!

  • 4/5 Matt 2 years ago on Google
    I stopped here for a quick bite and a drink before departing Boston for the weekend. It's a very nice atmosphere being in the middle of Quincy Market. We sat in the covered exterior patio section right next to passersby. I ordered a spicy margarita which turned out to be quite nice with a unique taste. My friend and I ordered some chips and salsa to snack on. The chips were great, seemed to be made in house. My only gripe with the experience was the slow service. It took a while to get our orders. The waiter was nice and respectful though. Perhaps they were just short staffed that day. I'd recommend if you like tequila, their menu of various tequilas is staggering.

  • 4/5 Arthur L. 2 years ago on Google
    A pretty good mexican spot right in Faneuil Hall. Plenty of outdoor seating so it’s perfect for these times. Lots of options for tacos and burritos.

  • 4/5 Nitin Y. 2 years ago on Google
    Good place to hangout with friends! Great. Ambience!

  • 5/5 Lisa S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food great service. Food for everyone in your party even if someone just wants a cheeseburger and fries. A must visit when here in Boston. Love this place will definitely be visiting here again.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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