Tico

Conceived by Chef/Owner Michael Schlow (Radius, Via Matta, Alta Strada) and designed by David Manfredi of Elkus-Manfredi Architects, Tico is a new and exciting style of restaurant; American at its core, the menu is influenced by Schlow's travels and love for Spain, Mexico and South America.

7 / 10
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  • Phone

    (617) 351-0400

  • Website

    ticoboston.com

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  • Type

    South American Restaurant

Address

222 Berkeley St (btwn Boylston & St. James) Boston , MA 02116 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Beer, Wine, Cocktails

Comments / 60


Keywords:

tacos michael schlow blood orange margaritas fried manchego tequila sangria outdoor seating good for dates great value music brunch food spicy food quesadillas complimentary coffee trendy desserts dinner corn cabbage salad good for special occasions
Morgan Linton

Great ambiance, good music and awesome drinks. For an extra special night order the frosted monkey - not on the menu but most of the bartenders know how to make it.

Brian Kern

Saturday Kid's Brunch is great. Arts & crafts from 10-11 with free coffee & OJ , then live music , full adult brunch menu (& cocktails ), & kids menu starting at 11. Not cheap but worth it.

Boston Phoenix

Try to work yourself up to eating a little blood sausage in the brilliantly revised Spanish tortilla and don't miss the shishito peppers or the chorizo risotto . Everything goes with tequila !

ᴡᴡᴡ.Bob.pwho.ru Erickson

The blood orange margarita is amazingly delicious. Don't believe the troll who said otherwise about their margaritas . Chili 's doesn't even come close!

Sofia Papastamelos

Good spot for lunch with coworkers. Fast service and always accommodating of large party sizes.

Gilt City

We love the restaurant 's Tequila Club, which rewards any patron that drinks 88 tequilas in an 8 month period with a bevy of special gifts . (We also love the braised octopus and truffle quesadillas .)

Jeremy Krantz

Guzzle down a few Paloma cocktails and wash them down with great Mexican fare from Michael Schlow and his team

Gianna Nebbia

Their tequila cocktails are all delicious and creative. The chorizo and beef tacos were also delicious.

Sam Stern

Enjoyed the fried manchego , the civeche of the day and the tacos . Fried shrimp was not what we expected. Next time, we will get an entree, some of them looked very good

Boston.com

In the midst of this year’s tequila and tacos boom, the upscale Tico, from Michael Schlow of Radius, Via Matta, and Alta Strada, offered an instant party. Read more

Steph Fell

Ceviche has a very authentic and great Peruvian taste. The plate of serrano ham was huuuge. Chocolate tart is GOOD

Carol Pinto

Wonderful and divine food, the cheff is very friendly and kind, andnice atmosphere, good music !!!

cass corcoran

Wow is the food fantastic! However the music is horrible. Pop/ Rock extremely loud . Hard to eat excellent food when the music makes you wanna drink hard and party. Not a romantic spot , it could be or

Boston.com

Lobster tacos and tequila are the new version of upscale pub fare and whiskey . Read more

Gilt City

Chef and owner Michael Schlow operates some of Boston’s most elegant establishments—but Tico is his opportunity to let loose. He’s described it as “a place that doesn’t take itself too seriously.”

Erica D

Any of the tacos are a WIN. Try their shredded cabbage salad with salsa verde . Makes a great side dish to those tacos !

David Cunningham

People often overlook the outdoor space in the back. Not a great people watching street, but not too much vehicle traffic going by.

Julee Peck Jones

Love the blood orange margaritas . Great jazz on Saturday mornings

Justine R.

Go with friends and get the "cant decide" the chef chooses your meal, its awesome small plates ! 3 each and dessert !

Reggie Lowe

Steak Taco was delish..get two because 3 is not enough...suprisingly spicy but really good

Aysu Ozgur

Margaritas were pure sour mix aka sugar... would avoid cocktails and stick to wine or beer unless you enjoy $13 juice

Lisa

Get the fish tacos or the chorizo risotto . Tasty! But don't come if you're in a rush.

Victor Pinkes

Flavors were excellent however 35 min between courses and the portions were minuscule expensive typical overrated Boston dining

David Gerzof

If you like fish tacos come here, but make sure you're not hungry because it takes awhile - but worth the wait

Cindy Parrish

Love the blood orange margaritas , shredded cabbage salad and the lobster tacos

Thomas Kelley

I only had a few dishes, so I can't speak for everything. But the roasted cauliflower w/ fava beans was really, really good...

Sean Persson

Pacifico on Draught , and late night menu. Great Spot.

Erica Ayotte

chorizo risotto 4/5 noms, cheese plate is great, and fried manchego is also awesome.

M. G. Stella

The cauliflower and the meatballs are the best!

Andrew T.

$5 tacos at the bar 2:30-5pm and then late night as well . And they're tasty.

Jill Mulligan

The breakfast potatoes are extremely good

Leigh M

Great for a group!

Murdo Connochie

The Great Bacon Cheeseburger is indeed great.

Suzanne Wenz

Corn on the cob is to die for!

Amanda Ciolino

Saturday mornings they have a live band for kids starting at 11 am

Tony Ursillo

Blood Orange margarita is the way to go.

Erik Bator

Cabbage salad was amazing. Grilled branzini was fantastic.

Andrew Davis

Watch Michael Schlow (the Chef of Tico) prepare an insane pop-up dinner at Fenway Park last summer. Read more

Ben Bates

Kids brunch with music saturdays from 11-12:15 is a great time

Lori

Order the brussels and tuna tartare . Great service and sangria too!

Samara S.

Margaritas ! Portions are super small

Kinesha Goldson

Pomegranate martinis are made with real "POM" juice which is ALWAYS a plus!

Jason Mahoney

Not bad, but just ok. Better than the suburban mall quality food (Souper Salad , Fire & Ice etc.) in its immediate area, but if it were near Toro , Estragon & Orinoco it would go down. Quickly.

JoAnne Borselli

Loved the drinks. Blood orange Margarita was amazing!

Brett Moss

get to Tico for brunch ...perfect spot for friends and kids!

Jennifer C

Tuna tartar tostada is flavored perfect, needs 1 more tostada to share.

Saad Fazil

Try the Spicy Marinated Olives

William Mount

Great lobster tacos .

Sean O'Reilly

Many fewer mice here this visit. Slowish bar service .

Rachel Goldsmith

The food here is great!

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