For years, I have searched for a good Mexican place that is more authentic than Chipotle or Bolocco (not that there is ANYTHING wrong with those!). Last week, I found the place. It is located on Union Street in Newton Center and is called Cafe Sol Azteca. The original Sol Azteca is located on Beacon Street in Boston and is a larger place than the one in Newton. No matter which place you go to, the food is excellent! The restaurants have been in business for over 35 years and have certainly perfected their craft!
The meals are about $15 dollars and that includes rice and refried beans. There is even an option to choose two dinners for the price of $15. Every diner is given free chips and homemade salsa which is wonderful! The portions are large and filling but not overwhelming. The ambiance is perfect! The Newton restaurant is located down a kind of alley which could be creepy if the atmosphere in the restaurant weren't so friendly. The tables are small and close together so I wouldn't recommend the place for a quiet romantic night. Though the dining room isn't overly loud, it certainly is not a silent room with candles on the tables and formal waiters. But this just adds to the ambiance of the place which is draped with Mexican tapestries and tables with mosaic table tops. The service is very speedy and efficient. Because the food is more Mexican than Mexican-American, be aware that you're not going to get a burrito with sour cream. This is not Margaritas! And that's what makes it so good.
-DLP
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