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Name: Lolita Back Bay
Address: 271 Dartmouth Street, Boston, MA, United States, 02116
Telephone: (617) 369-5609
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

Lolita Back Bay

4.6

1158 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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Rebellious Revelry.

Tacos.

Tequila.

Lolita is a bustling neighborhood cantina serving playfully authentic interpretations of traditional Mexican cuisine. The dramatic space is dark and rustic, loud with laughter and intimately lit by Murano glass chandeliers, custom stained glass and flickering candles. Bold colors, luxurious leather, graffiti art and a ceiling adorned with skulls are set against an elegant venetian backdrop. House-made flour tortillas wrap flavorful tacos and hand-crafted margaritas grace an elegant, Mexican-crafted bar. The vibrant and youthful ambiance is sexy, seductive and tailored for a night of rebellion and all out revelry.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Mexican, Latin / Spanish, Latin American
Hours of operation
7 Days a week, 4:00PM - 2:00AM Full Menu served until 11:00PM Late Night Menu served until 1:00AM
Phone number
(617) 369-5609
Website
http://www.lolitamexican.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Nicholas Cox
Private party contact
Courtney McCabe: (617) 418-9301

Location
271 Dartmouth Street, Boston, MA 02116
Neighborhood
Back Bay
Cross street
Newbury & Dartmouth
Parking details
Street Parking and Paid Lot are available nearby.
Public transit
Copley Square (Green Line)
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Wine

Patatas Bravas$10.00
crispy taters, salsa roja, chipotle torta sauce, queso cotija
Iron Pan Cornbread$8.00
roasted garlic butter, charred jalapeno
Crispy Empanadas$10.00
beef & pork picadillo, monterey jack, tomatillo salsa
Cheese and Watermelon Salad$11.00
basil marinated oaxaca cheese, pressed watermelon, jalapeno, chicharron de queso, pepitas, pickled rind
Grilled Street Corn$8.00
chipotle torta mayo, cotija cheese, chile-lime salt
Hot Queso Dip$11.00
oaxaca, jack & cheddar, green chili, cilantro, taco spice

Nachitos

Green Chile Chicken$13.00
roast chicken, green enchilada sauce, oaxaca cheese, lettuce, sliced serrano, guacamole
Pork Carnitas$14.00
black beans, cheese sauce, sharp cheddar, salsa verde, crema, jalapeno, cilantro
Spicy Cauliflower$12.00
red chili cauliflower, black beans, avocado, habanero cheddar, smoked pepitas

Guacamole

Fresco$11.00
tomato, roasted serrano, red onion, cilantro, lime
Tocino$13.00
smoky applewood bacon, pico de gallo, cilantro
Especial$16.00
maine lobster, garlic herb butter
Los Tres$16.00
all three: fresco, tocino & especial

Feasts (For 2+)

Pork Belly Carnitas$45.00
escabeche salad, valentina onion rings, tortillas, rice & beans, salsas
Chili Rubbed Prime Strip Steak*
smoked portbella, bacon skillet potatoes, chimichurri, pico de gallo, cotija, crema
- 18 oz$65.00

Street Food

Gem & Quinoa Salad$12.00
shaved veggies, chipotle blue cheese dressing, fried pickled onions, candied pepitas
Habanero Caesar$14.00
baby gem, tostada crisps, habanero dressing, parmesan, achiote pickled egg
Halibut Ceviche*$17.00
atlantic halibut, agua de coco, grapefruit & lime, chipotle coconut chips
Hibachi Shrimp$16.00
garlic-lime marinade, yellow rice salad, chipotle yum yum sauce
Pollo Asado$12.00
grilled boneless thighs, garlic oregano butter, sonoran habanero sauce
Spicy Tuna Chilindrinas*$17.00
tuna tartare, avocado, cucumber, mango, cabbage, crema, hot sauce, wheat chicharron
Chili Chicken Wings$12.00
valentina red sauce, smoky-cheese wing dip, spicy tajín peanuts
Carne Asada*$16.00
prime sirloin, red chili adobo, grilled onions, refrito, cotija
Mushrooms al Pastor$14.00
charred trumpet mushrooms, avocado taqueria sauce, pickled beech mushroom salad, habanero vinaigrette, crema, fresno chiles
Mini Chicken Quesadillas$12.00
pulled chicken, roasted poblano, oaxaca cheese blend, guajillo hot sauce
Mini Mushroom Quesadillas$12.00
charred mushrooms, red onion jam, oaxaca cheese, chipotle crema

Tacos

all our tacos are served on warm, flour tortillas, corn tortillas available upon request

Blackened Mahi Mahi$16.00
sour cream remoulade, red cabbage slaw, aji amarillo
Grilled Steak*$16.00
prime sirloin, habanero-garlic butter, taqueria relish, shoestring fries
Chicken Habanero$14.00
grilled pollo asado, salsa amarillo, habanero cheddar, pico de pepino, crema
Crispy Cauliflower$12.00
green-chili pimento cheese, spicy chamoy sauce, cabbage escabeche
Crispy Zucchini Fritters$12.00
whipped elote loco, salsa cruda, hot honey pepitas, radishes, cilantro
Crispy Pork$13.00
pork carnitas, salsa verde, onion, cilantro

What 1,158 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

1,158 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter Matt was friendly and attentive. His service and hospitality were excellent! The food offerings were divine and recommend flights of tequila. It's a great way to sample their vast tequila selection and offerings. Atmosphere is always vibrant and buzzing with the sounds of music, chatter and plates landing on the tables. Fun! I'll be back!
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CarlosF
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
A great place to meet up with friends and share small plates.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
My friend is visiting from NYC and this was the perfect dinner after the long trip. Lolita’s have a few vegan options and they are delicious! We had the spicy broccoli tacos, zucchini tacos and the potatoes bravas. Don’t forget to get the guacamole. Our waitress is very knowledgeable if you have dietary restrictions. This is one of my favorite spots on the city, drinks are 👍🏻
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2019
overall3food3service5ambience5
It was great but since last time I was there the menu has changed to tapas style. Much smaller portions now. We each ordered our own meals but was forced to share since that was what it’s designed for. The menu doesn’t state this. Entrees should not be appetizer size.
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JasonB
Greater Boston
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2019
overall4food5service4ambience4
Great food and drinks. Convenient location next to subway and train station.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2019
overall4food5service5ambience5
While visiting Boston, this restaurant came highly recommended. The food was insanity good, Drinks were also very delicious. My only disappointment was I felt rushed which is completely understandable. The place was packed. I would definitely go again. I LOVE Mexican food and this was one of the best Mexican restaurants I have ever been to.
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EHegs
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and drinks were absolutely amazing and our server Samuel was so attentive and charming. The ambiance is sexy and well designed. There isn’t an event that Lolitas isn’t suited for: birthday, romantic date, girls night - you’ll have an amazing time. I’ll be dreaming about the margs until I return.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had been to the Lolita location in the Seaport many times so we decided to try the original Lolita. We were not disappointed. Food is fresh and flavorful. The margaritas were delicious
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great! Looking forward to going back really soon!
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iushe
Greater Boston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 1, 2019
overall4food3service4ambience5
I liked the red interior. I had also made a special request on OpenTable which was graciously followed. I and my date enjoyed our time there.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent and worth it.
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JohannaG
San Antonio
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2019
overall2food4service3ambience1
The food was good but the music was so loud it was like having dinner in an nightclub. Impossible to have a conversation with the person sitting next to you. We will not return.
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kimh
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 17, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
You pay for what you get! And I was delighted to pay. This is a wonderful and delicious dining experience! I look forward to going to Lolitas whenever I am in Boston!
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Madison
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve never been so impressed by every aspect of a dining experience. The service was excellent and every dish was unlike anything I’ve tasted before. The complimentary gelato before the meal and the cotton candy at the end were great touches. The bar tenders were also wonderful. Can’t wait to dine her again!
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MISSMarie
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
it was my third visit and I will totally be back!! Food is excellent and the atmosphere is very cool!!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
63 reviews
4.0
63 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2019
overall4food4service3ambience3
My wife and I enjoyed our dinner. We were at a table for 2 and I’m not a big but it was pretty tight seating. Love the many complimentary items that they give to you throughout the meal. Recommend anybody who likes Mexican to come eat here.
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KevinS
Greater Boston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience5
Started with the guacamole and mezcal margaritas. Had the steak tacos. All was great. Excellent waiter !! Hats off to Felix.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2019
overall3food4service2ambience5
Poor customer service, neither the host nor the waiter were friendly. The atmosphere was good, and the drinks were delicious. Food was ok.
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KRISA
Greater Boston
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 30, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience4
Birthday for son. Very nice good food very nice waitress
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
I went out for s birthday celebration ! The service was impeccable and fabulous !!! The food was out of this world and the environment was incredible ! Cozy and seductive !
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing! I loved the food, atmosphere, and service! Went here to celebrate my moms birthday and she loved it. Our waiter was so nice and attentive, even made sure to put a birthday candle on our dessert! 10/10 experience
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2019
overall4food5service5ambience4
Hard to have a conversation over the mhsic
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LandoColt45
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is fantastic. Sort of like Tapas, small plates so you buy a bunch and share which makes for a great experience. Add Tequila and how can you lose?
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CMM1
Greater Boston
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
LOVE LOLITAS. Never a bad meal or marg. They make the absolute best margaritas in all of Boston, especially the spicy cucumber!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience5
My birthday!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing ! Food, chips, shave ice, service-i love this restaurant 💜
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MandA
Greater Boston
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
What an experience!! Highly recommend this place, full of energy and the staff is amazing. Food is excellent and the cotton candy was a wonderful surprise.
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Ananth
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience4
The food was unbelievable. The cocktails are good. One should try the corn, the ceviche, the Mahi Mahi Taco and the tres-leche cake. The Quesedilla's are on the heavier side and not something you should get when you are looking for small plates. This restaurant is bang for the buck and definitely a "Must Visit" restaurant. Keep Up the Good Work Lolita!!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was wonderful. The food was delicious. Great experience. Thank you.
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GregoryH
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was top notch as always, and service was very quick! Drinks were excellent as well.
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Jessie
New York Area
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a very good time. Food was excellent. They accommodated my request for comfortable seating for my disability, which made my dinner much more comfortable.
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CarolineD
Greater Boston
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 14, 2019
overall1food1service1ambience1
Really poor service
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MansfieldVisitor
Greater Boston
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2019
overall4food4service3ambience3
High quality Mexican food in Boston. Recommended by a friend. When in the area again, a return is a must for the food. The noise level is high and the tables are very close to each other. The cotton candy to end the meal was a nice touch.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, great margaritas. A bit dark but nice atmosphere. Good service and awesome location
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 10, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great date space.
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Need2GoMoreOften
Greater Boston
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great::::as usual!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our experience was fantastic! Great food and service for my birthday dinner. I started with the Diablo Margarita - delicious and spicy. We shared 5 plates tapas style: street corn, cauliflower fritters, patatas bravas, carnitas tacos, and the chicken habanero tacos. We were super impressed with the street corn and chicken tacos - a lot of flavor! We also appreciated the free palette refresher, chips & salsas, and cotton candy! It was a great birthday :) highly recommend Lolita Back Bay!
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NicholeB
Greater Boston
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2019
overall3food5service2ambience3
Went to Lolita for my sister’s bachelorette dinner, which I provide that information when making reservations on open table. We arrive and were seated quickly. Took a little bit for a waitress to come over and introduce herself and see if we wanted drinks or had any questions. Finally someone came over she did explain it is tapas/small plate style and how meals are prepared. We put in drink and apps. My sister did not like her drink and asked for something else instead and when we got the bill we were charged for the drink with 2 sips missing. Some food came out really fast some we waited for a long time. Service wasn’t consistent I didn’t feel like our waitress paid much attention to us to see if we needed anything else or more drinks etc. Also there was no mention that we were there for a special occasion which was disappointing. When leaving there were two I assume hostesses and neither said thank you or have a good night anything. I do think I would return cuz the food and drinks were really good but I would have extremely low expectations on the service. Also it was a hot 80 degrees August night and it didn’t feel like there was air conditioning or any type of air flow for that matter we were pretty uncomfortable with the temp all dinner
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 2, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best food evahhhhh
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RobertA
Philadelphia
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2019
overall5food4service4ambience4
Love Lolita. The one things I have noticed is the prices going up and the portions staying the same.
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271 Dartmouth Street, Boston, MA 02116

Additional information

Cross street
Newbury & Dartmouth
Neighborhood
Back Bay
Hours of operation
7 Days a week, 4:00PM - 2:00AM Full Menu served until 11:00PM Late Night Menu served until 1:00AM
Cuisines
Mexican, Latin / Spanish, Latin American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking and Paid Lot are available nearby.
Public transit
Copley Square (Green Line)
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Nicholas Cox
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Wine

Website
http://www.lolitamexican.com/
Phone number
(617) 369-5609
Private party contact
Courtney McCabe: (617) 418-9301

Lolita Back Bay

Not available on OpenTable

Additional information

Snacks

Patatas Bravas$10.00

Iron Pan Cornbread$8.00

Crispy Empanadas$10.00

Cheese and Watermelon Salad$11.00

Grilled Street Corn$8.00

Hot Queso Dip$11.00

Nachitos

Green Chile Chicken$13.00

Pork Carnitas$14.00

Spicy Cauliflower$12.00

Guacamole

Fresco$11.00

Tocino$13.00

Especial$16.00

Los Tres$16.00

Feasts (For 2+)

Pork Belly Carnitas$45.00

Chili Rubbed Prime Strip Steak*

Street Food

Gem & Quinoa Salad$12.00

Habanero Caesar$14.00

Halibut Ceviche*$17.00

Hibachi Shrimp$16.00

Pollo Asado$12.00

Spicy Tuna Chilindrinas*$17.00

Chili Chicken Wings$12.00

Carne Asada*$16.00

Mushrooms al Pastor$14.00

Mini Chicken Quesadillas$12.00

Mini Mushroom Quesadillas$12.00

Tacos

Blackened Mahi Mahi$16.00

Grilled Steak*$16.00

Chicken Habanero$14.00

Crispy Cauliflower$12.00

Crispy Zucchini Fritters$12.00

Crispy Pork$13.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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