Mexicana Grill & Cantina — tacos in Newton, MA

Mexicana Grill & Cantina

4.4· 55 Google reviews·$·West Newton

Mexicana Grill & Cantina is a Newton, MA taco spot in the West Newton area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.4★ rating across 55 Google reviews.

Rating
4.4
Highly rated
Reviews
55
Google reviews
Price
$
Cheap eats
Known for
Mexican
Casual tacos

Best for

Quick biteGroup dinner

Why people love this place

  • •Highly rated by locals
  • •Affordable, everyday pricing
  • •Good for casual tacos
  • •Located in West Newton, Newton

Order like a local

  • →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
  • →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
  • →Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.

Good to know

Cuisine
Mexican
Vibe
Casual taquería
Neighborhood
West Newton, Newton
Good for
Walk-ins, takeout
Bring
Cash recommended

Frequently asked

What kind of tacos does Mexicana Grill & Cantina serve?+

Mexicana Grill & Cantina is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.

Where is Mexicana Grill & Cantina located?+

Mexicana Grill & Cantina is at 1391 Washington St, West Newton, MA 02465, USA, in the West Newton neighborhood of Newton, Massachusetts.

Is Mexicana Grill & Cantina good?+

Mexicana Grill & Cantina has a 4.4★ average across 55 Google reviews — highly rated by Newton taco standards.

How expensive is Mexicana Grill & Cantina?+

Mexicana Grill & Cantina sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Newton taquería.

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