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   Foodie3

   New England

   31 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   31 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall4food3service3ambience4

   Guacamole was not with it, too much lime & small bowl with not many chips for $14. The salsa sampler with chips for $2 is much Better! Original margarita is fresh & delicious! Fish tacos ate the best! Epenadas are not worth it, frozen app

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   LynnW

   New England

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall4food5service5ambience4

   Food and drinks were fantastic, and service was great! It was loud, owing to the pre-game crowd.

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   ChrisR

   New England

   26 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   26 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall4food4service5ambience5

   The only reason to not give 5 Stars is that you do not have menus, and we could not get access to the Bodega Wi-Fi. Took forever to load the menu and basically ordered from memory of my last visit.

   Bodega CanalResponded 3 days ago

   Hi Chris, thank you for visiting Bodega Canal. We hope you enjoyed your meal. Paper menus are available upon request.

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4. HH

   HowardH

   New England

   13 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Tasty tacos. Loud ambiance.

   Bodega CanalResponded 3 days ago

   Hi Howard, we will send your compliments to our kitchen. We are glad you enjoyed your meal.

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 10, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Food was delicious and the coconut marg is amazing!! Will be back

   Bodega CanalResponded on May 11, 2022

   Thank you very much! We hope to see you back soon.

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   Dani

   New England

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 8, 2022

   overall1food3service1ambience2

   The service of this place is extremely bad, especially towards non-Americans. We went for dinner at night and from the moment we walked in, the bouncer had a problem with our IDs, which were PASSPORTS. Afterwards they were rude to our guy friends that wanted to go to the back area, because "the group had too many guys" (we were 4 girls and 2 boys). The worst part was towards the end when we wanted to leave. We tried going to the front and leave, but the bouncer started yelling at us saying that that was not the exit. After that another bouncer approached us and started clapping in our faces yelling "it's time to leave" "chop chop". This was so appalling and extremely disrespectful. The man was so rude and violent. He yelled at all of our group and squished us in the hallway. There are nicer ways to tell people to please exit through the back door. After several times trying this place, we are NEVER returning. Their service is extremely rude and xenophobic. The are a "Mexican" place and they treat any Mexican or person of color EXTREMELY horrible. Bouncer was so disrespectful to the point where we have decided not to back again. This experience was disgusting and demeaning.

   Bodega CanalResponded on May 10, 2022

   Hi Dani, we are very sorry to hear about your experience. Open Table is our dining services platform. Anything nightlife related that needs to be addressed, please email our General Manager jason@bodegacanal.

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   Foodie3

   New England

   32 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   32 reviews

   Dined on May 3, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Everything from the amazing vibe thanks to the house DJ to the great margarita to the fantastic chips with different salsas to the bomb tacos!!! We’ll be back soon!

   Bodega CanalResponded on May 10, 2022

   Hi there! Thank you so much for the review. We hope to see you back soon!

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New England

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on April 30, 2022

   overall1food1service1ambience1

   Wanted to get drinks. Service staff said we could sit at a table but would not serve us drinks, we’d have to go up to the bar and order.

   Bodega CanalResponded on May 3, 2022

   Hi there, we apologize for any confusion. Our restaurant servers stop taking new tables after 10:00 PM on the weekends. While guests that come in after 10 are welcome to sit, we encourage them to order their drinks at the bar as we transition into nightlife. I hope this clears some things up for you.

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   BenS

   New England

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on April 28, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Great experience overall. Will definitely go back

   Bodega CanalResponded on May 3, 2022

   Thank you, Ben

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My boyfriend and I went before a Celtics playoff game, and it was the perfect place for really good Mexican food and delicious drinks!

    Bodega CanalResponded on May 3, 2022

    Thank you so much!

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    ChanayaS

    New England

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Grilled avocado tacos=perfection! Margaritas are bomb too

    Bodega CanalResponded on April 19, 2022

    Thanks so much Chanaya!

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    Ashlie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lovely atmosphere, wonderful and attentive service, great food. Our first visit and will definitely return. Loved the private downstairs area next to the bar with the faux pink rose decor.

    Bodega CanalResponded on April 19, 2022

    Hi Ashlie, thank you so much for the compliment and we are glad you had a great experience. We hope to see you back soon!

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience3

    Their food and margs are so good! Will definitely go back again!!

    Bodega CanalResponded on April 19, 2022

    Thank you so much! We hope to see you back soon.

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    TimmyBtown

    New England

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent for nachos and fajitas..and cold beer. Great service.

    Bodega CanalResponded on April 16, 2022

    Thank you, we will send your compliments to our kitchen!

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15. LL

    LisaL

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was outstanding and that was probably the best guacamole I’ve ever had! I grew up in Texas and live in LA so I’ve eaten a lot of it. Everything was delicious from the first bite to the last bbbb by and perfectly prepared.

    Bodega CanalResponded on April 16, 2022

    Thank you for the kind words, Lisa. We will send your regards to our chef!

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 10, 2022

    overall3food1service5ambience2

    The food wasn’t great. The pitcher of margarita had no alcohol. Better to just get single drinks.

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    daniels

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Best Mexican food in Boston, from a Los Angeleno. We have been sampling for over 4 years and finally found a worthy restaurant, able to execute the staples at a noteworthy level. Excellent quesadilla, chips and salsa, taco salad, etc. Joe the bartender provided excellent service. Very nice evening. Will be coming back again and again. Gracias!!!

    Bodega CanalResponded on April 13, 2022

    Gracias Daniels! We appreciate your kind words and will pass on your remarks to Joe. Glad to hear you enjoyed the food as well. Hope to see you back soon!

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18. R

    Rebecca

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    Super fun atmosphere, fabulous waitress, delicious fairly inexpensive food, fun drinks!

    Bodega CanalResponded on April 6, 2022

    Thank you Rebecca!

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    Holl

    New England

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience3

    Very dark, very loud, but the food and drinks were great and a reason to go back.

    Bodega CanalResponded on April 6, 2022

    Thank you and we hope to see you back soon!

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Great restaurant. Food and drinks were delicious!

    Bodega CanalResponded on March 29, 2022

    Thank you!

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    hannahbanana

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    The birria tacos are a must try! Great drinks and atmosphere, 10/10 would go again.

    Bodega CanalResponded on March 25, 2022

    Thank you Hannah!

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    TonyB

    New England

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Very busy restaurant given there was a Celtics game that evening. Despite that, the service was extremely timely. Very thorough. The food was really great and the portions were perfect.

    Bodega CanalResponded on March 25, 2022

    Thank you, Tony. We are glad you enjoyed your visit.

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    MaureenQ

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience3

    Very flavorful shrimp tacos with a nice pineapple salsa. They could have been a little more generous with the salsa that accompanied the chips- lots of delicious chips and teeny ramekins of salsa. Despite these issues and a very limited beer selection I probably would go back. Good location for non-bar food if you are going to an event at TD Garden.

    Bodega CanalResponded on March 25, 2022

    Hi Maureen, we are glad you enjoyed your tacos! Thank you for the review.

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    SarahD

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great vibes and our server was awesome! Perfect place with loud music and dark ambience before going out

    Bodega CanalResponded on March 23, 2022

    Thank you, Sarah.

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    Kathy

    New England

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2022

    overall2food5service2ambience2

    Place just wasn’t a vibe, food and drinks were good though.

    Bodega CanalResponded on March 23, 2022

    We are sorry to hear this Kathy. However, we are glad you enjoyed your meal. Please let us know if there's anything we can do to fix this in the future.

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service and food and drinks were delicious!

    Bodega CanalResponded on March 29, 2022

    Thank you so much!

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food great service!

    Bodega CanalResponded on March 23, 2022

    Thank you!

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    MarissaS

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service great music great food would definitely go back

    Bodega CanalResponded on March 25, 2022

    Thank you Marissa, we hope you'll plan a visit with us again soon!

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience2

    The waiter was very nice and attentive, however the bussers were incredibly rude and had an attitude.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We went to grab dinner and drinks before the Bruin’s game! It was great. Delicious food and drinks!

    Bodega CanalResponded on March 23, 2022

    Thank you for the compliment. We are glad you enjoyed your visit.

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Jason was great getting back to me promptly with answers to my question. The blond girl from the ‘night club’ portion was also fantastic. The waiter was ok, she wasn’t very tentative possibly because with 5 of us the tip was already included. Food and drinks were fantastic also!

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food and service. Waitstaff were attentive and pleasant.

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Brought some my girl friends here we all had an amazing experience drinks + Food was amazing

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    Chris

    Exclusive

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food, drinks & service. We’ll be back!

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    Maddy

    New England

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2022

    overall5food5service2ambience5

    Great deal for Taco Tuesdays - tacos are $1-$4! I particularly recommend the cauliflower taco. Service was slow, but it is a fun vibe so we didn't mind.

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36. L

    Leah

    New England

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience4

    we made a reservation at 10:00pm.. showed up at 10:13, was told by the bouncer our reservation is invalid because the kitchen is closed and they insisted we pay a $10 cover for entry.

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37. JW

    JimW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Went with two other people, we each had a different type of taco to share. They were all awesome!! It was dark and loud in this restaurant at 5:00pm. I had a hard time seeing all of the stairs and had to ask the waitress to repeat everything at least twice.

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38. TB

    ThomasB

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    it was a bit too loud to talk at the table DJ was loud

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    amlesa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2022

    overall3food2service2ambience4

    Drinks were great but food left something to be desired. Cheese dip was super gelatinous after cooling, quesadilla was bland--disappointing.

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience5

    Thought the Taco Tuesday deal was great. Would go back just for that. Would also love to visit Friday/Saturday for nightlife experience. Music was in point.

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