Sunset Cantina
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: (617) 731-8646
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Pleasant Street
- Specialties:
- Beer Selection, Dive Bar
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 11:30am-2am, Sat 11:30am-1am, Sun 11am-2am
Editorial Review for Sunset Cantina – by Eric Grossman
The Scene
The management behind Allston's popular Sunset Grill and Big City smartly chose to expand its empire to this location, along a busy, student-populated stretch of Commonwealth Avenue. A suitably young crowd fills the expansive dining room to nosh on huge plates of appetizers while watching sporting events or listening to the contemporary jukebox. The small bar takes advantage of its full liquor license (something the Sunset Grill doesn't possess) by serving up a wicked margarita menu and a selection of more than 40 tequilas.
The Food
The Cantina's eclectic, epic menu (more than 150 items) contains just about every appetizer ever made (raspberry mako shark sticks, shrimp-boursin skins) and even more sandwiches. Across the board, quality is above-average, portions are huge and prices are student-friendly. Beyond juicy "steam beer burgers," there are colorful interpretations of popular barbecue and Mexican dishes like hefty "Brontosaurus" beef ribs and sizzling Jambalaya fajitas.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyLooking for a free late-night snack? Check out the complimentary "midnight madness" buffet on Sundays-Tuesdays (midnight-1am).
Know Before You GoBeware the popular "Atomic" buffalo wings; the menu includes an "at your own risk" note for a reason.
When to GoEnjoy free apps at the bar from 4pm to 6pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
User Reviews for Sunset Cantina
04/16/2008 Posted by STBOS
If you enjoy being served by rude waitresses, having margaritas with no alcohol and overcrowded places, then that's the place for you. Went there last week, the waitress was extremely rude, the place very crowded, although this wasn't the biggest problem, the food average and what made me angry the most, they felt free to charge my card 2 dollars more than what the bill was... Absolutely not recommended..
09/28/2007 Posted by quinniepants
You have to get the nachos. But expect to share with the group and still feel as full as you can fathom. They've also got the best beer selection for miles, as well as some top-notch ciders. I've had the burgers and they're not my favorite, but they're still pretty good. The servers are very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The only downfall is that it's always crowded with BU dudes acting stupid. Maybe they're not acting. Still, the food and beer is fantastic if you have the good fortune of being seated far enough from the men's lacrosse team.
Pros: Apps, beer, cider, service
Cons: yeah dudes, parking in allston
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