Sunset Cantina

Something is always brewing at Boston's award-winning beer and tequila bar. Come sample our selection of brews, amazing pub food, and Boston’s best margarita!

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408
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  • Phone

    (617) 208-8427

  • Website

    allstonsfinest.com

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  • Type

    Mexican Restaurant

Address

916 Commonwealth Ave (btwn Pleasant & St. Paul) Boston , MA 02215 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 132


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Greg G

Best nachos I've had! Get them with pulled pork , you won't be sorry. Great beer list too, with 38 on tap . I come here every time I come back to BU, it's that good.

Cleber Galvao

the place is good for drinks, although if you want to sit to eat you've got be patient because the wait list its around 20- 25 min on the weekends.They have a lot of options of beers and tequilas .

Chantel

Loveee sunset . Huge portions , great drinks. If you ever want to try a whole bunch of beers . Get the flight!

jessica jaworski

Seriously the greatest white sangria ever. One of my favorite places to visit when I come back to BU. The nachos are awesome too!

Indivly Rewards

Sunset is definitely the college & post work hang out place in the area. Their wings and nachos are phenomenal, and their cocktail list is extensive.

Favecast

Melanie recommends the shrimp and avocado quesadillas at Sunset Cantina. Check out her Favecast about it here- http://favecast.com/video/page/v/237fKlmpRt/t/

Enrico S

Unexpectedly delicious fish plates . Swordfish skewers and swordfish burgers are terrific!!

JeanAnn Harrison

Ian is a fantastic server. He knows the beer menu which is extensive and is attentive. If you like beer and pub food , check it out.

Favecast

Get the Nachos . Right Now. At least according to Amir. Check out his Favecast recommendation of Sunset Cantina here- http://www.favecast.com/3DEHKQZ5IB

Elaine Shin

XL nachos with BBQ pulled pork !!!! Humongous, good to share with 5-6 people.

Craig Childres

Great food and huge beer selection . Awesome portions. Would definitely go back.

Lawrence Whitney

If you're drinking beer , this is not the place to order Coors Light, Bud Light , etc. Try something new! I highly recommend the Bear Republic Racer 5 on tap now.

Dee Hibbard

It's never a bad idea to go for a bigger size of nachos - they last in the fridge for a while! The leftovers are pretty delicious still even a couple days later.

Jake Smith

If you're undecided, you can get beer or tequila flights to try a bit of each flavor you'd like to sample.

Lauren

Graduated in 2008, but still coming back! Spinach artichoke dip . Coconut chicken burrito . Done & done.

Kelly Okamura

Pulled. Pork . Nachos . Also, every Monday and Tuesday at midnight, they have free nachos & fries .

Brian Fitzgerald

Best beer selection in Boston, so good. Also the buffalo chicken skewers are the bomb, as is the spinach dip .

Ilker

Great when the patio is open. Nachos come in huge portions .

Jenna Clarke

Order the Tyler from Jon at the bar . You won't be disappointed and you won't find your way home.

Rachel Martin

Barbecue nachos all the way! Paired with a margarita or piña colada

Yasemin

Mr Potato Head, vegimatic skins and vegetarian quesadilla are my favorites as someone who is vegetarian . Try them please :)

Kedzie Teller

All you need is an order of nachos and a margarita (Try them all. My favorite: Cinco de). Perfection.

Mohammedali Gangardiwala

Come to the world of margaritas at sunset cantina! Food was not that great according to me.. but just to have a good time this is da place

Kanta Sangchuntr

Nachos are to die for! Substitute the chili for pulled pork . It's totally worth it

Gabriel Sarango

my favorite wings of all time! lots of great beers and drinks :D. One of my favorite spots.

Mike Rios

People aren't kidding. The South of the Border Nachos with Beef Chili are amazing. Fan-freaking-tastic.

Derrek Meade

The tacos and house margaritas are great.

Amanda Parker

All you need to order is a large place of south of the border nachos and an original margarita . Guaranteed Awesomeness.

BU Fireman

Best Nachos ever. Hands down great value for 3-4 friends to split the XXL size.

Ha Diem

Get the pulled pork nachos ! You won't regret it.

Gerardo Talavera

Texicali burrito was great. Great selection of drinks too.

HER House

HER House loves Sunset margaritas ! Try the Mango , it's our favorite.

BostonTweet

Sunset Cantina has an all you can eat Midnight Madness Buffet every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday night - starting at midnight of course.

Quin La Capra

go for the "Boston Tea Party" drink if you're debating it. surprisingly satisfying..

Justin Park

Gotta get the bbq rib combo for lunch . Best deal

Kim L

Hope you're not in a rush - service is notoriously slow. The nachos with BBQ chicken make up for it though. Also, avoid up to 2 hours before BU hockey game time - it's a madhouse.

BostonTweet

150 tequilas + 50 bottled beers + 38 draft beers = 238 reasons to visit Sunset Cantina (the kitchen is open until 1am too)

Joan Park

Nachos . Don't forget the flip!

Ally Milewich

If you haven't had pulled pork fiesta nachos you haven't lived.

Dan Wroclawski

Amazing nachos . Get them with pulled pork !

Aysu Ozgur

It used to be great when I was in college at BU (2010-2014). Management has changed and the quality has gone down hill . Nachos are no longer to die for. Unfortunate.

Krystle Lischwe

The sangria is amazing..but make sure you eat something before..its a little strong

Dan Matranga

Ribs were great. Lot of food for the money.

Ashley

I dream about the nachos . Pair them with a lime & coconut marg and you're good to go!

Alex Kasemir

Nachos amazing. Service not amazing.

Sandy Whittington

Great staff and bangin drinks ;)

Kelly Landrigan

Try the sour cream and chive French fries - AMAZING.

Eric O

Search the beer menu for seasonal selections , like Hooker Watermelon in the summer.

emma tangoren

nachos , nachos , more nachos . [pulled pork is the best!]

Chris Wilcox

Nachos with beef chili and the Mind-Eraser Margarita are the perfect combo

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