Alma Cantina: Bold Mexican flavors, friendly service, and late-night vibes in downtown Boston.
Alma Cantina offers flavorful Mexican fare at 15 Union St in Boston. Guests praise birria tacos, shrimp burrito bowls, ribs, and ceviche, complemented by vibrant cocktails and welcoming service. The casual bar vibe and late hours attract visitors near the Freedom Trail and Faneuil Hall for a tasty, laid-back dining experience.
15 Union St, Boston, MA 02108, USA
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Juicy, rich tacos with flavorful birria meat, a customer favorite served with consommé for dipping.
Fresh bowls with perfectly cooked shrimp, balanced toppings, and authentic Mexican ingredients.
Fun and expertly mixed drinks, including red sangria and espresso martinis, crafted by skilled bartenders.
Start your meal with chips and salsa, nachos, or other shareable plates that highlight traditional flavors.
Indulge in sweet treats like churro cake, perfect for pairing with after-dinner drinks.
Open late to serve delicious Mexican food and drinks, ideal for post-exploration or evening outings.
Overall rating
Kellyn Kory
Love it. Fun cocktails, although I’d be embarrassed to say most of their names aloud. Nachos were awesome! I really liked the bartender — a no-nonsense kind of guy who is obviously very good at his job and can mix a drink in about 10 seconds flat. The place was all decorated for Christmas during our visit, which was lovely.
Jessica Correa West
Sat at the bar and had a great time! The birria tacos were delicious and the perfect portion, had the red sangria with that and it was perfect. Rueben was the bartender and made a killer espresso martini for me to pair with the churro cake! Pricing is amazing with the quality of the food/drinks, definitely recommend! Didn’t take pictures of the birria tacos because they were gone in less than five minutes lol
Hi Im A Flying Person
Came here a few months ago with my boyfriend while on a day trip. We started off with chips and salsa which were good. I didn’t like it at first but the more I ate it, the more it grew on me. I don’t remember the name of our appetizer but we both liked it. For our meal we had birria tacos. They were pretty good. The service was great, our server was so nice and welcoming to us. I would come here again.
Sachin Sawant
Stopped by this Mexican spot while walking the Freedom Trail near Faneuil Hall—great late-night find! We ordered the shrimp burrito bowl, birria tacos, and a shrimp burrito. The bowl was fresh and flavorful, with perfectly cooked shrimp and just the right balance of toppings. The birria tacos were absolutely delicious—juicy, rich, and packed with flavor. I would’ve loved the shrimp burrito more if it didn’t have the heavy layer of tomato sauce on top, which overpowered the rest a bit. That said, the staff was friendly, the vibe was casual and welcoming, and it’s open late—a major bonus for Boston. Overall, a solid experience
Manfred XI
Very tasty Mexican food, one of the best I ever had, especially the ribs, crispy but not dry. The shrimp ceviche also ok, except the tortillas were a little too hard. Chicken in the taco is very well tuned and tasty.
