Boston Food Review

Cosmica.
This restaurant was right next to our hotel in Boston and since we got in kind of late, decided to try it for convenience sake.

The food is all Mexican based – tacos or bowls. The bowls come with rice and beans and I decided on the brisket bowl.

It was good, but standard – I honestly think you get a better flavor at Chipotle. Definitely over priced for the food you get – we ended up paying almost $60 for two. I know Boston is expensive but we had other meals that were much better and $15 less than this one.

Grab it if you’re in a hurry or just looking for something close, but don’t expect more than mediocre.

Cheers Bar
I know, it’s a tourist trap. But we had to eat here since it was our first time in Boston. My expectations weren’t super high, but it was actually pretty good!

There wasn’t a wait when we went and we got seated right away. Our burgers were reasonably priced and the portion sizes were better than expected. Service was great as well and the Boston Cream Pie we got for desert just melted in your mouth. One of my favorite things I got the entire time in Boston.

Mike’s Pastry
This was such a fun experience! Even though the line was out the door, the staff in Mike’s Pastry have the process down to a science – we probably weren’t in line more than 10 minutes. We tried two cannolis – the classic chocolate chip and a chocolate filled pastry.

Both were delicious and one was definitely enough for me to finish. I loved the sweet filling, crunchy fried shell and dusting of powdered sugar. An absolute treat and a must visit if you are in Boston.

They are cash only, so be sure to take some with you when you order.

Ristorante Saraceno
Delicious pasta meal in Boston’s North End! We got seated right away even though it was a Friday night. So many things to choose from on the menu, but decided on a classic: ravioli with bolognese sauce.

Generous portions and the ravioli was swimming in that warm, savory sauce. The pasta was filled with ricotta cheese that paired well with the bolognese.

Would definitely eat here again next time I’m in Boston.

Wahlburgers
The only reason Wahlburgers is so popular is because it has star power behind it. Don’t get me wrong – the food wasn’t bad, but it was very generic and there are much better options out there.

I got a classic cheese burger along with an order of cheesy bacon tots. The tots were actually my favorite, which probably should be the opposite reaction at a place that’s got burger in the name.

We had good service and I was glad to try it once, but definitely won’t go out of my way to eat here again.

The White Bull Tavern
This was one of the few places on a busy Saturday night that we were able to get seated without a wait! Located close to Faneuil Hall Marketplace, this is also just steps away from Boston’s North End.

We tried a variety of things – a watermelon mojito, Brussels Sprouts and a Maine Hot Lobster Roll. The mojito was sweet and the waitress said they freshly make their watermelon puree seasonally and in house. I think if I hadn’t had food to go along with it, I would have definitely felt it! The Brussels Sprouts were crispy and topped with a generous portion of thick cut bacon – my only complaint about them was they were a little on the bitter side. We shared a hot Maine Lobster Roll as well. Seafood is not my favorite and I found the texture a little weird with the lobster, but the taste was good. My husband seemed to enjoy it and said it was one of the best things he had eaten in Boston.

Tasty Burger
I expected this to be another standard burger joint, but ended up pleasantly surprised. You rarely find chicken Parmesan sandwiches on the menu, so I was excited to try it.

Two yummy fried chicken pieces are topped with marinara and cheese and placed between a bun. It was hot, flavorful and a nice portion size.

There are probably other places in Cambridge that are more unique, but we were looking for something quick and convenient and this hit the spot.