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“Great for small groups too, you'll get a nice atmosphere, a lot of fun and it's not overpriced like a bunch of so called "fancy" restaurants, where you eat eat a little and you pay a lot!”
“My friend and I had a great time at Cottonwood , the server was very funny, a woman, and very professional at the same time, the margaritas were wonderful and food was great, the chocolate nachos left us begging for more.”
“love the food and drinks here”
“Horrible, slow service and the food just isn't worth it.”
“The fresh fish is always the most outstanding thing on the menu!”
“Some of the best margaritas anywhere, and yummy skillet plates make this a place not to be missed!”
“This waiter wasn't mean, just bad - but it really put a kink on the whole dinner, and that's enough to make me not want to go back.”
“Whenever I have friends come I take them to Cottonwood because the service and food is consistently great and the ambiance is equally wonderful.”
“Horrible, slow service and the food just isn't worth it.”
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tasty food, very sub-par service.
I'm a local, and took my parents who are from out of town to Cottonwood. Having been around Boston restaurants for years, I've gotten used to a bit of gruffness, some inattention but overall having
pleasant experiences from place to place.
This experience was not pleasant. The food was quite good, which thankfully saved the evening. The waiter was abyssmal. Host was very nice, sat us, and it all started well. But, after an inital hello and some water, we waited 10-15 minutes for the waiter to come back, he had walked by a few times and never made eye contact - I finally went to the host not wanting to be pushy and kindly asked for the waiter to come to our table to order. Other people who sat after us already had salads. It took a few more minutes after that. When he came back I mentioned the delay and he said "I thought you said you needed a minute". Inappropriate. He also forgot a glass of wine after that, and got my order wrong. That pretty much did it. Everyone else started eating without me while I waited. Ther was an apology from the waiter about the food mix up. I know waiting table is the worst job because I did it. This waiter wasn't mean, just bad - but it really put a kink on the whole dinner, and that's enough to make me not want to go back.…
I love the food and drinks here. The food that I have ordered there has always been very good and their margaritas are awesome-not like the sugary sick inducing or overly sour ones that are often served at bars and restaurants. I have been going there almost once a week for the past two years and it is still one of my favorite restaurants in Boston for meals under $ 20 per person. Service has never been spectacular and there are a couple of male servers who i think go to work to socialize, and I myself have had my meals "mixed up" in the kitchen, but whatever...it's affordable, good drinks and the after work scene is good.…
Colorful Southwestern outpost rewards Back Bay palates in Copley Square..
The Scene
Whether they're drawn to the award-winning Southwestern cuisine or the comfortable decor (think warm colors and a calming desert motif), a steady crowd of Back Bay workers and
tourists keep business at the Cottonwood strong. Diners in the lengthy, window-lined dining room and the seasonal outdoor patio enjoy colorful views of the Hancock Tower's busy entrance, while the casual bar area features its own menu and an exceptional tequila selection.
The Food
To the layman, this is Tex-Mex with a twist. Snakebites (fried shrimp-stuffed jalapenos) and cowboy pot stickers (chicken and herb dumplings served with four-chili dipping sauce) are just two of the tasty appetizer choices, while flavorful salmon and black Angus steaks arrive sizzling off the kitchen's open grill. Desserts, including sinful chocolate nachos (white- and dark-chocolate mousses served with chocolate-dipped butter cookies), are not to be missed.…
Great margaritas and fresh fish specials. I dine at the Cottonwood Cafe everytime I visit Boston and have done so since my daughter attended BU in the early 90's. Although I peruse the menu on every visit, I invariably order their fresh fish of the day with the wonderful sauces that accompany the dish. Bartenders and service people are personable and efficient. Although we researched other venues for our daughters's wedding reception, we held it there and all of the guests said it was the best wedding reception they had ever attended.…
A really great time. I had a really great time at the cottonwood last night. I was promtly seated and my server was there to greet me within minutes. I started with a traditional margarita, and some snakebites. They were excellent (maybe the best appetizer ever invented). I then had the chicken diablo. It was somewhat spicy, and very flavorful. To top it off I finished with the chocolat nachos. Yum. I had a really great time. THe food was awsome and affordable. I would reccomend the cottonwould to any one looking for a fun time with great food.…
