Barra

4.8

25 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

Neighborhood gem
Innovative
Great for outdoor dining

Come eat, come drink, come hang out.
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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Dining Bar, Contemporary Mexican
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 764-1750
Website
http://www.barraunionsquare.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
We cater events in the Boston area. Please email us in advance to discuss details.

Location
23A Bow St, Somerville, MA 02143
Neighborhood
Somerville
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Tuna Tostaditas* (3)$14.00
tuna sashimi served on tostadas w/ morita mayonnaise and sliced avocado
Aguachile*$14.00
raw fish of the day with a passion fruit-serrano-citrus emulsion, avocado & cucumber, served w/two tostadas
Green Aguachile*$16.00
shrimp cooked in lime juice, w/cucumber, pickled red onions, serrano and chiltepín chile, served w/four tostadas
Cactus Salad$15.00
curated cactus served w/cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, añejo cheese, crispy tortilla strips and red onions

Hot

Weekend Special

Esquites Tamal$10.00
white corn tamal filled w/shaved corn, served w/morita-mayonnaise & queso fresco
Tetela$12.00
triangle-shaped corn pocket stuffed w/house beans and Oaxaca cheese, served w/cactus salad, grasshoppers & molcajete salsa
Dobladas de Papa y Camarón (2)$16.00
slightly fried tortilla w/potato purée & sautéed shrimps, served w/salsa, salad & pickled cabbage
Tacos de Pescado al Pastor (2)$16.00
fish in adobo sauce served w/ roasted pineapple, onion and cilantro
Tacos de Chile Relleno (2)$16.00
stuffed jalapeño w/ ground meat, nuts & dried fruit, served on beans and pickled vegetables
Tacos de Cecina (2)$16.00
thinly sliced cured beef, served grilled, w/red salsa and avocado slices
Tacos de Cecina Enchilada (2)$16.00
pork slices in adobo, served w/ grilled cactus, spring onions and salsa verde
Costra de Queso (2)$16.00
cheese crust filled with steak served on tortillas & avocado salsa
Esquites$10.00
shaved corn w/butter and morita-mayonnaise

Dessert

Tamal de Calabaza$10.00
pumpkin sweet tamal with cane spiced syrup, served with ice cream

What 25 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8

4.8 based on all time ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

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25 Reviews

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AllyM
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food and drinks!! Great patio. In the front and back.
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Josh
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Not your typical Mexican spot -- It's run by Mexico City natives working to represent the city's bar scene. A well-curated bar and menu.
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Leigh
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Barra was absolutely wonderful. Literally the best food I've had in Boston, and some of the best Mexican food I've had outside of Mexico. Beautifully curated cocktail, mezcal and sotol list, a thoughtful and inventive menu. Absolutely do not miss the gringas tacos or the tetelas -- everything was wonderful, but those two knocked me dead. The staff was so friendly and knowledgeable, they gave wonderful recommendations, and brought all the ambiance of the very chic indoor space into the patio dining experience. Can't wait to go back again, and again, and again. (Seriously, I hope they liked us, because we're definitely going to be frequent visitors.)
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SamanthaM
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was amazing service and food that reminded me of what my grandparents would make at home.
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IMEJIAF
Mexico City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 7, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best Mexican food in the Boston area! The drinks are also amazing!
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kateandfriends
Greater Boston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 27, 2021
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Tiny portions of very subpar food for ridiculous prices. Shrimp tacos came in an order of 2 and each had ONE piece of shrimp with the tail still on in a tiny tortilla smeared with mashed potatoes, and no side, for $16. Everything was very under salted. Drinks were tasty but also very small and expensive. Chips (which tasted completely unsalted) and Guac was big enough to maybe be considered a side to an entree, not its own appetizer, and was $11!! We left very hungry and broke (dinner for 4, sharing chips and slasa&guac, cactus salad, each got 1 entree and 1 drink, shared 1 dessert) was $240. With so many great, authentic, Mexican spots around somerville/cambridge its hard to say I would recommend this place or justify the outrageous prices.
BarraResponded on April 8, 2021
Thanks for your feedback and sorry our concept was not a match for your needs. We use all natural and high quality ingredients (every tortilla, salsa & cocktail juice/fruit is crafted at the moment), hence costs do tend to exceed those of other less quality/detail-oriented establishments. As authentic as it gets, we do assure you. Thanks for your support and initial interest.
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WalH
VIP
Greater Boston
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience! Great food and very friendly staff/ service. One of few places that specializes in Mexican food (not Tex-Mex), you’ll find cactus and grasshopper on the menu. Superb drinks too!
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Hannah
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 17, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, cozy outdoor space (with plenty of heaters!), and the kindest staff. Can't wait to come back.
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AnneG
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 13, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious, inspired food. Excellent cocktails. Super personable servers. Can’t wait to go back.
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SamuelB
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 13, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
delicious food and drinks, with a nice patio in the back
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Barra is rated 4.8 stars by 25 OpenTable diners.

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23A Bow St, Somerville, MA 02143

Additional information

Neighborhood
Somerville
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Dining Bar, Contemporary Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.barraunionsquare.com/
Phone number
(617) 764-1750
Catering
We cater events in the Boston area. Please email us in advance to discuss details.

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Menu

Snacks

Memelitas (2)$5.00

Tortilla Chips + Salsa$6.00

Cold

Tuna Tostaditas* (3)$14.00

Aguachile*$14.00

Green Aguachile*$16.00

Cactus Salad$15.00

Hot

Weekend Special

Esquites Tamal$10.00

Tetela$12.00

Dobladas de Papa y Camarón (2)$16.00

Tacos de Pescado al Pastor (2)$16.00

Tacos de Chile Relleno (2)$16.00

Tacos de Cecina (2)$16.00

Tacos de Cecina Enchilada (2)$16.00

Costra de Queso (2)$16.00

Esquites$10.00

Dessert

Tamal de Calabaza$10.00

What 25 people are saying

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