It's Tuesday, so we can talk tacos.

Enter this speakeasy and taqueria, Borrachito in Boston’s Seaport, and you’ll immediately be in awe of this bright 60s-style diner. Their “hidden” entrance to the speakeasy is easy to find, and unfortunately not as inconspicuous as one would hope for this type of venue. As you walk through the walk-in refrigerator, the mood quickly shifts from a bright diner to a dimly lit room with retro pink leather booths, wooden finishes, blue barstools, and a bright neon sign. As I sat down I noticed the choice of music and was quite impressed. From SZA, to Frank Ocean and PinkPantheress, I found myself bopping and swaying while enjoying my meal.

The wait staff were standoffish and well dressed. This is not to say that I did not enjoy my visit to Borrachito. It simply added to the atmosphere. The drinks were delicious! I tried the “Tammy Got Weird” which was a guava and Tito’s vodka cocktail, with tamarind and lime for tanginess and acidity. My friend ordered a classic margarita, that was beautifully served, and just right in terms of flavor. For appetizers, we tried the chips and guacamole, as well as the esquites. I am a huge corn fanatic so allow me to spill my unfiltered opinion here. Esquites, which is essentially Mexican street corn off the cob, should be creamy, spicy, slightly tangy (from lime), and roasted perfectly for depth of flavor. This dish was super tasty, but too spicy and salty for the average consumer. I love spicy foods, so for me this was acceptable, however, most would be surprised by this level of heat. The guacamole had too much raw red onion in my opinion, but was flavorful otherwise. For my entree, I ordered two of the Nashville Hot Cauliflower tacos, that were most definitely “hot” but didn’t resemble Nashville Hot anything. You’d expect the cauliflower to be visibly red due to the usage of spices or hot sauce, however, it was served as a bare, fried cauliflower with jalapeño ranch and shishito peppers. While this combination was not bad, it was poorly executed. The menu lacked vegetarian options altogether. For their three sections (Burritos, Tacos, and Quesadillas), their vegetarian option was the same. Nashville Hot Cauliflower. Chefs and Restaurateurs who develop menus for these types of restaurants should think outside of the box. Not everyone likes cauliflower, and even omnivores might order vegetarian dishes. It is important to offer more variety on menus of this sort, especially when you’re offering three main course sections.

While I enjoyed the ambiance, music, appetizers, and cocktails, the service and entree failed to meet my expectations of a new trendy restaurant. A simple “how are you enjoying your meal,” and additional vegetarian options would have made the experience just a tad better. My companion enjoyed the birria quesadilla and stated that the composition of flavors were solid and would happily come again rating this spot a 7.8/10. I will come back for appetizers and drinks in the future, but hope to see a few changes to the menu. Be sure to give this spot a try if you find yourself in Boston’s Seaport district.

⭐Rating: 7.1/10⭐

“Bad day to be a margarita” -Andy Diamonds 💎