(617) 576-7394
735 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge,
MA
02139
42.3663
-71.105
Neighborhood: Mid-Cambridge
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11am-10:30pm
Fri 11am-11pm
Sat 10am-11pm
Sun 10am-10pm
Price:
$
Parking:
Street
Picante Restaurant
What People Are Saying About Picante Restaurant
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Area students and young professionals order at Picante's counter after selecting from a straightforward menu of tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas and burritos. Patrons can gorge without guilt, as the menu promises to "Get the lard out." Fillings include freshly grilled chicken and vegetables, and sauces include tangy verde and smoky mole. After receiving their food, most customers make a beeline towards the well-stocked salsa bar.
05/25/09
You have to be kidding right???
by tleyva
I have been looking for a Mexican joint since I arrived in Cambridge and my search continues...this place is crap...it is overpriced...doesn't provide value...the ambiance is ok but you can't eat ambiance...if someone is looking for quality Mexican food then this is not it...any street vendor from Boyle Heights in Los Angeles can provide you with tastier food...in fact I was thinking of bringing in a couple of taceros from Los Angeles and opening up my own place...if residents of Cambridge think this is a good representation of Mexican food then I can make a fortune...BOTTOM LINE: you will not get sick, but it is not a good representation of Mexican cuisine.
- Pros: the ambience
- Cons: the service, the food
12/30/08
left over mexican food
by hori
We went on sunday afternoon and the food presentation was simply disnapointing. It looks like a 5 year old would make the dishes look better. The rice annd beans tasted dry and old ( maybe left overs from the previous day) I could not believed that this place could not provide fresh rice and beans!!!! Im not sure how anyone could rate this palce more than one star!!! Service was non existent and the meats were tasteless. I wish i could show you a picture so that everyone can see. Dont waste your time nor money !!! there are much better places!!!
- Pros: location
- Cons: blamd taste/poor presentation and poor value - old food
09/11/07
Going downhill?
by bogglemary
I used to agree with the people below - Picante used to be one of my favorites in college - but I went there recently and had a really weird/unpleasant experience. Ordered a steak burrito, and after paying for it, the girl behind the register said "you know, steak is really bad for you. You shouldn't eat it." Tried to make a joke out of it, by saying she should've told me that before I ordered, but she just seemed like she got mad at me and gave me dirty looks! Not the best way to promote your product! The burrito wasn't worth the trouble in the end - it was drier and less tasty than usual. Boo!
The Details on Picante Restaurant
Category:
Payment Methods:
Cash
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Lunch Spot, Brunch, Cheap Eats
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
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