El Barco – Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar in Boston’s Back Bay

50 Dalton St, Boston, MA 02115, USA 4.5 Stars on Google
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Thursday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Friday: 11:30 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Saturday: 11:30 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Sunday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
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3 Relevant Reviews
Latest: 4 months ago

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Analyzed 3 reviews, 0 from WiseBites Members and 3 from Google Users. Reviewers reported gluten-free options, including tacos. Guests mentioned getting sick after eating, indicating potential cross-contamination.

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Mentioned Reviews From Google

"Not gluten free. Don’t trust them. I got violently sick. I threw up SOOO much."

Alex D.
4 months ago

"Steak burrito was phenomenal. Great variety of tacos and margs. The birria taco is a must order. Also loved the salsa bar - verde and spicy roja are…"

Jack L.
9 months ago

"The food and atmosphere at El Barco was awesome. Their variety of gluten free tacos is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. Great mocktails and…"

Grace C.
9 months ago
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