Lolita Back Bay

4.6

1152 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Hot spot

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
Price
$30 and under
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 1,152 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Energetic

1,152 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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 City
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A great place to meet up with friends and share small plates.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food and drinks. Convenient location next to subway and train station.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great! Looking forward to going back really soon!
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EllenM
VIP
Greater Boston
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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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iushe
Greater Boston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
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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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
Price
$30 and under
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

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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

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