Margaritas es muy bueno

I have heard many people say there is a shortage of good Mexican restaurants in the Boston area, especially those that are really authentic. I agree that this is true. The restaurant I'm about to talk about is not really authentic AND it is a chain (gasp!)... but is consistently good. Usually, I am not fan of chain restaurants and go to them if it is not my choice, or in a pinch. (Does this make me a snob?) However, Margaritas (the Waltham location), while it is a chain, has consistently good Mexican food, and of course, margaritas. There is always a wait at Margaritas no matter what day of the week. The restaurant has the stereotypical Mexican restaurant decor- pinatas, Mexican blankets, and stuccoed walls, but it is fitting. There is a large bar area with lots of seating, several dining areas, and the best part is in the warm weather they open the outdoor patio seating along the Charles.

My most recent visit to Margaritas was last week with Pat and my friend Tom. I hadn't seen Tom in a couple of months since he moved to CT so we made plans to meet up while he was in town for work to catch up. The requisite chips and salsa are served at every table which are quite good. The salsa has just the right amount of heat, and the chips are not too greasy and have the right amount of salt. For my entree, I ordered the Enchiladas Muchachas which I ordered with chicken. They are stuffed with gobs of cheese and baked in ranchera sauce. They are topped with fresh chopped scallions, sour cream, refritos and Mexican rice. The portions are large and the food is consistently good. I don't recall what Pat and Tom ordered by they enjoyed their meals as well. While it may not be totally authentic, and it is a chain, if you have a craving for Mexican, this should satisfy you. I look forward to enjoying some margaritas outdoors there once the weather warms up.