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The Alamo Mexicano Restaurante
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
46 reviews for The Alamo Mexicano Restaurante
Review Highlights
"I am very picky when it comes to margaritas."
(in 14 reviews)
"Great tex-mex food in a fun atmosphere."
(in 5 reviews)
"The outdoor seating in the summer is a nice touch."
(in 4 reviews)
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46 reviews in English
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Review from Cat M.
Boston, MA
12/17/2011
I meet friends here fairly regularly. Margaritas are excellent. I have a menu favorite of chicken enchilladas and usually stick to that. We love coming here. Inexpensive, comfortable, and service is always good!
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Review from C-pher M.
North Attleboro, MA
12/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
I have to say, I was not impressed when we went there. We all has several different things, and none of us was happy with the meal.
The chicken was pretty bland and the beans were not very flavorful. The kids had tacos and such, and they also said that it wasn't great. They ate their food, but said that it didn't have that much taste.
I'm not sure that we'll go back here...but it was worth the try.
I do have to say, the size of the cokes and such were HUGE. Still, when we was done with our soda, we weren't able to get a refill as our server wasn't very attentive. -
Review from Mark J.
Holliston, MA
11/29/2011
I've had a few meals here in my day, every time I feel as if I've been poisoned.
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Review from Ahmet O.
Waltham, MA
10/25/2011
Great place. I go here at least once a month since it is one of the unique mexican restaurant close to my work. Can't really think anything negative about this place. Delicious mexican food.
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Review from Bill B.
Bellingham, MA
11/21/2011
The food here is okay, and the service was also good. The tacos my wife ordered were fresh, but nothing special. My burrito was good, but just didn't jump with flavor. The waitstaff were a bit standoffish, but they were prompt and attentive. I would go back if a friend really pushed it, but nothing here made me really excited about this place.
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Review from Josh J.
Washington, DC
11/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
Slow service! Food is just so/so...
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Review from Josh N.
Sacramento, CA
11/12/2011
Nothing bad but nothing memorable. Ordered the combo plate with a beef burrito with a spicy salsa verde and a chicken enchilada. Friendly service.
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Review from Laurie B.
New Bedford, MA
9/19/2011
Great margaritas! Quick and good service. All the food was excellent. 4 adults and 3 kids are and drank for $100. Good value for the money!
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Review from Mark S.
4/14/2011
Great margaritas, order the "Especial". I am very picky when it comes to margaritas. These were delicious and strong. It was not one of those watered down sour mix chain restaurant ones.
I was upstairs in the bar area. The bar itself is pretty small but there are tons of tables up there too. The only thing I had to eat was the hard tacos. We ordered 10 of them - beef, chicken and shredded beef. They were all good. It's really hard to mess up a hard taco. Next time I'll have to try more of their food. We just pretty much wolfed down the tacos just to have some food in us.
The bartender was friendly and quick. Good place to meet some friends for a drink. I'll be back! -
Review from Melanie R.
Boston, MA
4/16/2011
THE WORST DINING EXPERIENCE EVER!
We were a party of 5, and 2 of us got our food while the other 3 watched for 20 minutes. Our food was served COLD, and when we asked our waitress to bring it back hot, it was brought back AGAIN---COLD, so we sent it back, AGAIN. (Apparently they tried to microwave it!) The owner, came out defending and ARGUING with us about why the food was cold! I can honestly say I've never had an owner of a restaurant come out and ARGUE with me about a mistake created by HIS staff; HIS kitchen!
When my mother and I were DONE with our food, the others at our table JUST received theirs. We explained to the owner about our terrible experience in hopes that he would take corrective measures. He simply kept repeating "I apologize, yeah, I apologize" and didn't offer any explanation or consolation of what had happened. He was extremely unprofessional and lacked sincerity. He simply didn't care! I told him an apology is really not good enough, and his response was "I already apologized to you!". He was extremely SMUG, RUDE and could care less about his clientele. Our waitress, who was extremely kind, told us she couldn't believe our experience and told us the kitchen got everything completely wrong (the owner clearly would not take blame for any of it!) The owner clearly did not value our business.
As for the food, it was very bland, and extremely NOT authentic! Their "re-fried beans" are just normal beans, their tacos were served half empty. Guacamole is ONLY on request (and they charge you extra for it), and their steak was chewy and tasted old. Our dining experience was really, really bad in every way. I would STRONGLY encourage others to STAY AWAY from this place! -
Review from Joe Don R.
Hudson, MA
11/27/2010
I grew up in East Texas and this is without a doubt the closest thing I have found to Tex-Mex I have ever found in all of New England.
I cannot say enough about how great this place is. The Chimichangas are amazing as well as the chili burger. Even the fries remind me of the ones I grew up with in Texas. The chips and salsa also are great. Love everything about this place.
I will have to admit I have only been here twice but look forward to returning. The service was great and the owner was very nice and accomidating. -
Review from Holly B.
3/23/2011
I come to this restaurant several times a year and have never had a problem. GREAT food, the chimichangas are THE BEST. I've tried every plate there and have nothing to complain about. Prices are great and the service is even better. Thanks to the staff for such a great job!
Truly tasty food.
Oh yeah, try the black bean soup it's awesome. -
Review from Katie L.
Austin, TX
7/23/2011
When we went it wasn't too busy. It was fairly quiet and the food was prompt. I got their nachos, they were fantastic. My boyfriend got the buffalo chicken wrap and loved it. We both got margaritas also. I read most of the reviews and a lot said strong margaritas so I was sold. I don't know if it was because we got the slushy kind or if was just the night but ours weren't very strong. The portions were HUGE though so after 2 I was finally feeling a little something. I'll totally go back and try them again their food was great!
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Review from David T.
11/20/2010 1 Check-in Here
Good food, GREAT prices. Ok, so this is not what you would get in Mexico City but it is solid tex-mex with huge portions. The jalapeño queso dip ($3.99) is very good as is the complementary salsa. I usually get the chimichanga ($10.99) as my entree and it doesn't disappoint; it is huge, loaded with beef, and comes with a side of rice and beans.
Service is usually fast although if it gets extrememly busy there may be a delay in drink refills (that is pretty standard at all but the top-tier restaurants). I have never had an unfriendly waitress here though and have been coming here for years.
I always recommend The Alamo to people who want a good portion of decent food at a fair price. -
Review from Heather S.
Worcester, MA
5/7/2011
I was drawn here because of the good margarita claims. It was a nice night out and my group and I wanted outdoor seating as well and this place fit the criteria.
This place is extremely weird and awkward. We went up to the bar and there was a guy singing on guitar with about 10 children under the age of 7 dancing and having a ball. This was really awkward but made for a good laugh. We left the bar area and sat outside. Our waitress had practically no teeth in her head but she was really nice.
The margaritas were not that good and not too cheap either, maybe they were having an off night but they looked alluring but tasted like watered down lime juice. I ordered the peach frozen margarita for my second drink and it just tasted like a pink snow cone. It was surprising when we discovered they were $9 a piece.
We ordered the nachos and they were okay but nothing special, I've had better.
Will I go here again? Probably not. If you enjoy a trashy/dive-y atmosphere with drunk people yelling outside and children dancing in bars past their bedtimes then this place is for you. -
Review from Erin R.
10/4/2010
I feel somewhat hypocritical giving this place 2 stars, because my coworkers and I do go here on a semi frequent basis. However, here is my reasoning:
This is one of the few places in the area where we can go to eat lunch outside on a nice day. I work right around the corner, so it always gets suggested by someone for Friday lunch on a nice day. When I do go, I am almost always sitting outside.
The service outside has been painfully slow on several occasions. There was this one woman who worked there who was extremely grumpy and slow, but I haven't seen her in a while, so maybe she's gone now.
The food is "eh." They have lunch combos that give very large portions for short money, but the food quality isn't all there. It's kind of bland, which isn't generally what you'd want with Mexican food.
The restaurant is owned by the parents of the child actor Erik Per Sullivan, who played Dewey on Malcolm in the Middle, which is a neat little factoid. I'd say if you're looking for a good Mexican meal, you'd have batter luck down the street at Acapulco. -
Review from Beth E.
Medford, MA
5/14/2007
When this place first opened, I swore I'd never go. The sign alone made me not want to go. You see, it's called Alamo: Mexicano Restaurante. Anyone who's taken about a week of Spanish knows that adjectives come after the nouns, so it should be restaurante mexicano. That alone will make me deduct stars.
Eventually I did go. The food was just ok. Edible, but nothing to write home about as far as I was concerned. I still cringe when I drive past this place and see the sign. I don't think I'll be going back. -
Review from Tiff D.
7/10/2009
Ive been here several times. Its owned by the father of "malcom in the middle", you can see local newpaper posting about the hometown boy turned TV star.
Anyway,
The food is decent.
Margaritas are strong
Prices are reasonable.
They give you crayons to draw on the table.
What more can you ask for?
Favorite things on the menu:
Shredded Beef quesidilla. (Large torialla slightly crisp filled with tons of juicy beef and cheese.)
Shredded Beef Chimichanga. (Huge flour toritilla stuffed with flavorful shredded beef, deep fried and topped with Tomatillo Sauce)
YUM! -
Review from Greg M.
Jamaica Plain, MA
11/29/2006
Great tex-mex food in a fun atmosphere. It's in an old house with tacky murals and paper table"cloths" you can draw on with the crayons they provide. Lots of pictures of that child actor with various celebrities as you enter. For some reason, this just cracked me up.
So if you know what you expect from the atmosphere and are at peace with it, you'll be all right.
Update: Normally when it comes to margaritas, I stick with the norm. But I tried there pomegranite margarita and it was delicious. The key was not to make an overly syrupy sweet pomegranite concoction. It was a traditional margarita with just a splash of pomegranite in there. Delicious.
Now the food. Everything I've had there is solid, including the beans and rice. But the beef fajitas are probably the best I've ever had. Great chips and salsa that the server's don't mind bringing you more and more of. They're also very accomodating when it comes to substitutions/additions.
And maybe it's because it's in the suburbs and I'm used to eating in the city, but I thought everything was very inexpensive for what you get. -
Review from David B.
Milford, MA
4/6/2010
I am not a big Mexican food fan but as far as this place goes it's not bad. The chips and salsa are fresh and the service is good. On warm days you can sit outside and eat or have a drink. They have a upstairs bar area which is very small but is good for a hangout evening.
Give this place a try. -
Review from Joseph R.
Atlanta, GA
1/5/2011 3 Check-ins Here
This is the best TexMex place in the North-East. This isn't up for debate. The Margaritas are excellent, service has been universally great every time we've visited and all the menu items are delicious!
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Review from Paul G.
Framingham, MA
4/13/2008
I had been to Alamo years ago and considered it a disappointment, but I thought I'd try it again last week and I'm glad I did. The Alamo serves decent Tex-Mex food at very reasonable prices. The idea of "good" Tex-Mex is kind of an anachronism. It is what it is: filling and tasty. As Tex-Mex goes, the Alamo's food is as good as any I've had.
The atmosphere is funky but unique. The owners' kid is a child TV star and there are photos everywhere of the boy with various celebrities. You can spend a half hour just reading the walls.
Service was quick and attentive. I judge bar service by the size of the martini they serve and Alamo's was quite generous. The best part was getting the bill: less than $25 for two people, including drinks.
The Alamo goes on my list of regular dinner destinations in the area. -
Review from Jessi R.
Quincy, MA
1/3/2010
I've got friends that swear by this place, otherwise I'd probably go elsewhere when I come home to visit. Want to know WHY these friends swear by this place? Reasonably priced, strong margaritas!! The food's not bad, but it's nothing to write home about either. The prices reflect the food quality however--I never feel ripped off whenever I've been here.
Acapulco's is right down the street though and I think they've got better food. And it's not as crowded--though that COULD be a sign that people like Alamo better. -
Review from Jeff H.
Franklin, MA
8/23/2010
We had seen good reviews on various web sites so we decided to give The Alamo a try. Unfortunately, our experience was less than memorable.
I entered the restaurant and saw several dining rooms with minimal decor and ambiance. I arrived before my dining partner and asked if I could sit at the bar while I waited. I was then told the bar was upstairs and thats where the best seats were. I went up to the bar and found a very small bar with about 10 barstools. I craved a beer and found the selection to be limited, with few craft or imported beers and a lot of Buds and Coors. I ordered a Dos XXX which was very tasty. The upside was that fresh fried tortilla chips were complimentary and the salsa was very tasty.
My dining partner arrived and we ordered a cup of black bean soup. Hoping a restauarant that claimed "authentic Mexican food" we were disappointed. The beans were undercooked and there was absolutely no bean broth. I would not characterize it as soup. More just a cup of hot spiced black beans with a few onions and diced tomatoe sprinkled in. We asked for shredded cheddar and sour cream to compliment the soup, which made it more appetizing.
My partner ordered the Chicken Chimichanga which was served crisp and hot, but again lacked flavor and was bland. The tomato sauce did not help. I ordered three soft tacos with Carne Esada. Lacking any filling, they were more like small fajitas. Both dishes came with Mexiacan RIce and Refried Beans. The rice was dry and undercooked, lacked any other vegetables such as onion, peppers or diced tomatoe. The refried beans were not cooked enough and felt more like undercooked beans in a bean puree.
Service was sluggish but not too slow.
The outdoor patio has picnic tables. I never saw a picnic table at a Mexican Cantina
To be honest, Acapulco's has a much better menu and a more vibrant Mexican ambiance.
I doubt I'll return to The Alamo. -
Review from Matt J.
Franklin, MA
4/17/2011
We have eaten a few times here in the past and stopped by this past Friday for dinner.
It was fairly busy, but were seated quickly. I would not say service was overly slow, but we did have to wait a few times for a few things.
The meal overall was so-so. Personally i think the salsa was not spicy enough for a "hot sauce". I had the chili rellenos and was not too impressed. While one of them was good, the other chili was undercooked and was raw and crunchy. Not what i am looking for in a good chili relleno. The enchiladas were good (plain cheese since it was Lent). And the Shrimp tacos were pretty good.
We did complain about the Relleno and the owner came by to talk to us about it and understand our complaints. Was pleased about that.
Overall it is a standard Mexican-American joint if that is what you are looking for. Still searching for a place with a lot more kick to their food and a bit more authentic. -
Review from Trella B.
Westborough, MA
4/10/2011
As many of the previous reviews state, you come to the Alamo for cheap margaritas and not for the food. The food is okay...I've come here a few times and noticed it's never consistent. For example, my rice was a bit undercooked the last time I went. It's easy to ignore the food's shortcomings when you have a tasty margarita accompanying your meal.
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Review from James M.
Franklin, MA
3/14/2011
I admit we have not been here in about a year, but we used to eat here two or three times a month, our family were regular customers for about eight years. We loved the place, the people, the service, and the food was always great.. When the food started going down hill, we kept going because they made the best margaritas for miles around, and it still wasn't too bad. When they switched to sour mix for the margaritas, and cut back on the tequila, we went a few more times, partly out of habit, partly out of loyalty, partly hoping they'd shape up. The food kept getting colder, the margaritas more watered down, we finally had no excuse to go here anymore, there's an Acapulco's right down the street. I'm probably being sentimental giving them the second star, they didn't deserve it last time we were there. I will go back some day. I hope they get their act together.
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Review from Sharon S.
Norfolk, MA
6/3/2010
The Alamo is one of the better restaurants in the area. Ok, so, the atmosphere is crazy and kind of dumpy but the food is great! Everything is made from scratch (dinner wise) unlike Acapulco's up the street, and the service is hit or miss. Order the top shelf margarita NOT the Alamo 'Rita. Sangria is gross.
Never had a bad meal here. -
Review from stephanie t.
Canton, MA
10/3/2006 1 photo
A very good tex-mex restaurant, actually its probably concidered Mexican-American food. They do have some, if not most of the traditional/authenitc items though.
Its hidden waaaaay out in Milford, which is off of 495, but definitely worth the trip. The food is very yummy, the margaritas are large and strong, and the service and atmosphere are great.
Its in an old house, so its nice and cozy I've never really had to wait (i've only been a handful of times) but it is smaller than some restaurants, and I have heard of people waiting a little bit for a table.
They dont have flan though, which is my favorite desert at mexican restaurants...(my boyfriend says its not a real mexican restaurant if they dont have flan)
Fun side fact: The family that owns the restaurant has a famous son! Its the little blonde boy on "Malcom in the Middle", 'Dewie', real name Erik per Sullivan. It should be no surprise when you walk into the restaurant entry way that his face is all over the place!! -
Review from ellen m.
Franklin, MA
8/21/2007
Went with friends for dinner, I was less than impressed. The food was just OK, the service was worse. Our waitress was so bad the waitress in the section next to us had to basically fix everything she messed up or forgot.
The dining rooms are crowded and cramped. It did feel kind of 'homey' though.
I would try it again, the drinks were good. Hopefully we have better service next time! -
Review from Stacie L.
Spencer, MA
8/7/2011
Stopped there on the way to a business meeting. The food was terrible! The queso dip was watered down on the top and rock hard on the bottom! My associates had tacos that were only filled with a spoonful of meat and filling. The service was terrible.. Our waitress was nice, but the hostess was VERY rude. Think twice before going here...
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Review from paul z.
Hingham, MA
8/1/2011
Stopped after driving by a few different times othe way to the Indian ranch. Order the Buffalo chicken wings wound up getting buffalo fingers set them right back.I ordered the chicken fajitas with were ok,but could you spare some green peppers,it was loaded with red peppers.My girlfriend order the ground beef tacos thanks for the stale tacos.Save your money on the margaritas,order one of the almodine ones 10 bucks without one flavor of alcohol,but it had plenty of sour mix,might as well get a slurpee at you local 7 eleven same amounty of alcohol.
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Review from Sloopy H.
Shrewsbury, MA
1/2/2011
The food is unambiguously mediocre. The quality of the margaritas depend on the bartender of the day. Fred, the owner is evangelical about the entertainment he books, but his enthusiasm would be more appropriately reserved for his son's acting career. The patio is a bonus in the summertime.
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Review from GRACE F.
Hopedale, MA
6/23/2010
The food tasted like cheap tv dinner and was over priced. Even the ice tea was terrible. Will never go back.
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Review from Sarah P.
Atlanta, GA
8/22/2009
I lover this place and just wish it were closer. Is it authentic Mexican, not really, but it is pretty good and the prices are great. They have some 8-10 odd margarita flavours (the pomegranate and the raspberry are must tries) and they keep you well stock on chips and salsa. We've had slow service once on an incredibly busy Friday night, and the owner was out busing tables and checking in on tables to help his staff. That's awesome.
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Review from Matt C.
Medway, MA
8/4/2008
While the reviews are right, the service is definitely hit-or-miss - they need to start hiring more competent people - the food is always top notch. and one time, the kid from malcolm in the middle bussed the table. now THAT is a family working together! And the kids love the corn dogs, too.
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Review from Stephanie K.
Medway, MA
7/13/2010
I'm not a huge fan of Mexican food in general, but I think the Alamo is pretty good! Cheap food and good service! The outdoor seating in the summer is a nice touch. They have a sign that says there is free wi-fi, although I've never used it. My favorite meal here is the Chimichangas
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Review from Ellen M.
Middlesex, MA
8/29/2009
I went with my sister-in-law from California and she said this was real mexican food. I just wish they had black beans rather than refried beans. The food was delicious and the staff very nice. Highly recommend if you like authentic mexican food.
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Review from Patrick B.
Quincy, MA
2/18/2009
Decent service, delicious food. The obligatory bottomless tostada chips were very good(actually tasted homemade and fresh!), and the skirt steak I ordered was out of this world! It was probably the most tender and flavorful piece of steak I've ordered at a Mexican restaurant. The sides(rice and refried beans) were also very tasty. Pretty reasonable price range as well. I would absolutely make the trip out here again.
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Review from Cory B.
Worcester, MA
1/17/2009
I've only been here once. The owners are very friendly, the staff was nice and service was fast. We had a baby with us and they were very accommodating. I do love the fact that they give you crayons to draw on the paper table cloths. The food was fine, not the most memorable mexican food I've ever had but far from the worst. I will probably go again.
