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Acitron Cocina Mexicana
Acitron Cocina Mexicana, located in lively Arlington center, combines the simplicity of authentic family recipes with fresh, high-quality ingredients to bring diners unparalleled, delectable Mexican cuisine in an innovative bistro style menu.
With a focus on fusing authentic Mexican flavors and classic sauces with local produce, meats and seafood, we are committed to building each dish from scratch to create delicious, healthy fare for our customers. The bar boasts mouthwatering drinks such as margaritas, mojitos and classic tequila cocktails infused with fresh fruit. Our desserts are made in house and include flan, tres leches and warm chocolate tamales with a scoop of Mexican vanilla ice cream.
Chef - Gualberto Ramirez
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With a focus on fusing authentic Mexican flavors and classic sauces with local produce, meats and seafood, we are committed to building each dish from scratch to create delicious, healthy fare for our customers. The bar boasts mouthwatering drinks such as margaritas, mojitos and classic tequila cocktails infused with fresh fruit. Our desserts are made in house and include flan, tres leches and warm chocolate tamales with a scoop of Mexican vanilla ice cream.
Chef - Gualberto Ramirez
70 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 70 reviews
5 stars
(23)
4 stars
(42)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(51)
- fit for foodies(34)
- good for groups(14)
- kid-friendly(9)
- special occasion(9)
- great for brunch(7)
Acitron Cocina Mexicana Reviews List
Review 1 for Acitron Cocina Mexicana
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Food. Great Staff.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I took my mother and Abuelita (grandmother) here for brunch on Mother's day and it was great! They both still talk about how delicious the food was and how great of a time they had. We are planning on going back for dinner since we heard the dinner food is great as well. I would make sure to make reservations since its a small dining area and it fills up quickly!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 2 for Acitron Cocina Mexicana
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great for brunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a delicious Mexican brunch for Mother's Day. Acitron is a lovely restaurant, with friendly and attentive waitstaff, good food (including the requisite chocolate chip pancakes for kids), nice ambience. We'd been there before for dinner, found it to be a bit overpriced; not so for brunch. Will go back for same."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 3 for Acitron Cocina Mexicana
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We enjoyed our food and drinks and the staff was great. We went on Mothers Day and there was a musician with a guitar who played some fun and romantic spanish music. Overall we had an enjoyable experience."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Acitron Cocina Mexicana
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Brunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Took my mom and my wife there for mother's day brunch. First time I'd been there. The menu was full of great choices. The food was great. Very affordable. Mom's loved it!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Acitron Cocina Mexicana
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wonderful version of Mexican food!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Admittedly, I am not very familiar with authentic Mexican cuisine, but to me this would be one of my highest standards for the "real deal"! The chef obviously takes his duties very seriously and does not underestimate his clients. We loved the nuances in the mole sauce and enchiladas and my girls loved the chile verde and soft tacos! We will return!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Acitron Cocina Mexicana
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
great food great service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The was real authentic mexican would definitely go back"
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for Acitron Cocina Mexicana
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was very good-their salmon
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was very good-their salmon and steak dishes are excellent. I don't like food very spicy, and they were very helpful in guiding me to dishes I would like. Food is nicely presented. It was bit noisy,but it was a Saturday night."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 8 for Acitron Cocina Mexicana
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic Mexican. Fish tacos
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fantastic Mexican. Fish tacos were delicious. Waitress couldn't have been nicer and margaritas were great!"
Dined on 04/25/2013
2001
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 9 for Acitron Cocina Mexicana
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
great Mexican food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very good authentic Mexican food. Our dinners were flavorful but not spicy.
Recommend it!"
Recommend it!"
Dined on 04/17/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Acitron Cocina Mexicana
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great margaritas and warm
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great margaritas and warm atmosphere, with delicious chips, salsa, and guacamole. Entrees offer the cuisine of northern Mexico and more traditional fare."
Dined on 04/22/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Acitron Cocina Mexicana
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Twas a pleasant surprise!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Twas a pleasant surprise! They had some rather unusual dishes to choose from, not your average Mexican restaurant for sure."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Acitron Cocina Mexicana
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We enjoyed Acitron; I think
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We enjoyed Acitron; I think my husband liked it more than I did. I found the carne asada to be a little on the bland side. The guacamole appetizer we had was delicious; the salsa that came with the chips they handed us shortly after we sat down was spicier than my taste, but I freely admit that I am not a huge fan of spicy. We both enjoyed the sangria very much. We tried the Mexican bread pudding for dessert, and other than being served a teensy bit hotter than seemed necessary, it was really delightful. Full of interesting flavors I couldn't quite place (maybe clove?), but very very good, and unusual. The service was maybe a little on the slow side, but attentive, and we weren't in a rush. Our waiter was very friendly and helpful."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2007
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Review 13 for Acitron Cocina Mexicana
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We were pleasantly surprised
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. We were expecting the usual Mexican fare (IE - tacos and enchiladas-ho hum) but instead found the entree and app. selection to be creative and more upscale than typical. We went on a Saturday night and thankfully made reservations because the place was packed. We did have to wait a bit to be seated - we had a reservation for 7 and weren't seated till 7:20 ish and there really wasn't anywhere to wait so were stood in the entry way. The service was friendly and efficient. Overall it was a good experience and we will go baCK."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Acitron Cocina Mexicana
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Mexican food (not Tex-Mex)
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great Mexican food (not Tex-Mex) with great mole.,"
Dined on 04/14/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Acitron Cocina Mexicana
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We came to celebrate our son's
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We came to celebrate our son's birthday and another son's great finish in the Boston Marathon. The food was delish, FLAVOR, was my main impression. This is not taco bell or chipotle, it is real mexican food! Great margarita's,and an amazing tequila list. They even helped us sing Happy Birthday!"
Dined on 04/15/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Acitron Cocina Mexicana
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great margaritas, great guacamole,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great margaritas, great guacamole, creative meals. The tables are a little packed in there, so not all that great for an intimate dinner, but great for an evening out with friends!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Acitron Cocina Mexicana
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A noteworthy new Mexican,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A noteworthy new Mexican, with some out-of-the ordinary dishes."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Acitron Cocina Mexicana
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was great. Our server
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was great. Our server was friendly, smart, and helpful. They need some blinds for the windows, the sun was blinding. The tables are a little close."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Acitron Cocina Mexicana
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Surprisingly good Mexican
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Small busy restaurant. Excellent food but could use more staff. Reasonably priced for the quality. Great guacamole. Very glad we made a reservation because it was packed!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for Acitron Cocina Mexicana
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Sophisticated Mexican in Arlington
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was my first visit to Acitron, which features sophisticated Mexican cuisine.Really enjoyed the guacamole app and the shrimp taco special. The waiter brought out a sample of the taco sauce so we could taste it before ordering. Friends liked the margaritas, which were fairly strong (wide selection here). Dulce de Leche ice cream was a great end to the meal.As we ate early on a Sunday night it was hard to judge noise levels. A welcome addition to Arlington Center. I would go back!"
Dined on 03/17/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 21 for Acitron Cocina Mexicana
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My husband and I had a great
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My husband and I had a great meal. The food was delicious, the drinks were great and the service was excellent. A great evening overall."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2004
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Acitron Cocina Mexicana
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food at Acitron seemed
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food at Acitron seemed very authentic, and everything we had was fantastic. A picky friend even said the salsa (pico de gallo) was the best she had ever had at a restaurant! Our server was very nice, appropriately attentive and really helpful. While the decor didn't feel warm, or embracing, or even fun, it wasn't a turn-off - it just wouldn't be a place I'd go if I was focusing on the ambiance vs. the food. I would definitely go there again, if I were over in the Arlington area."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 23 for Acitron Cocina Mexicana
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We have been here twice recently
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have been here twice recently and both times enjoyed it very much. The food is very good and so is the service. We have not been there on a busy night and can see that it might be noisy when crowded."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2009
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Review 24 for Acitron Cocina Mexicana
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
We were seated quickly. After
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were seated quickly. After that it was down hill. Poor service from the wait staff. After an hour the hostess came over and offered to check on our meal but never came back with an answer. We needed to call her over to find out what was happening. I don't blame the waitress for the slow kitchen service but I do blame her and the hostess for not being more attentive and informative of what was going on. The food tasted plain. The chicken mole was drenched in chocolate and very unappetizing."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
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Review 25 for Acitron Cocina Mexicana
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
New heights in Mexican food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food, and extremely friendly and attentive service. We were recently in New Mexico, and Acitron had some of the same dishes on the menu as we had at an excellent Mexican restaurant in Taos, and Acitron's food compared favorably."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 26 for Acitron Cocina Mexicana
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food and service excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food and service excellent as usual. Great margaritas. The specials are always good."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 27 for Acitron Cocina Mexicana
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We went on a quiet night,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We went on a quiet night, so not many patrons. The menu and presentation were really quite spectacular -- this is not your neighborhood taco bar (think Tu Y Yo with more space and better parking). We felt that the flavors were not as sharp and clear as we might have liked -- the mole, which was quite nice and offered a mix of subtle flavors, might have had just a bit more tang. Overall a fine experience."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 28 for Acitron Cocina Mexicana
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
great food only problem very
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"great food only problem very small and seating was so close to other parties."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 29 for Acitron Cocina Mexicana
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always Excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food is always excellent and the service is always on point. We have been here several times and have never been disappointed."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 30 for Acitron Cocina Mexicana
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We really enjoyed our night
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We really enjoyed our night out at Acitron. Great food, great drinks, and friendly service. We especially enjoyed the appetizers (sopas and guacamole) and margaritas! We went with a group of six people and it worked really well. They were very accommodating and the fact that it is not too noisy made conversation possible. We will definitely add it to our list of places to go back to. In fact, after looking over their brunch menu, I have added to my list of Must Try Brunch Spots. Always good to have another one of those!"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 31 for Acitron Cocina Mexicana
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Fair
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very mediocre old style Mexican food. Heavy, no finesse . 1bar tender for bar and entire restaurant made drinks come out extremely slowly. Margaritas were all ice. When asked for one with no ice they gave my husband a TINY one. It was embarrassing . Good if you dont feel like going to one of the much better options in Boston."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 32 for Acitron Cocina Mexicana
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was our fourth? fifth?
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was our fourth? fifth? visit. The food, service, and over-all experience is always top shelf."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 33 for Acitron Cocina Mexicana
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstanding cuisine!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was absolutely amazing. I haven't had enjoyed Mexican cuisine this much since I lived in Mexico City many years ago. The service is outstanding. Every dish we ordered was excellent. The restaurant was rather quiet the night that my family and I went, but my oldest daughter has been there on a weekend night when the entire dining room was filled. A must try for dessert is the chocolate tamal served with ice cream and whipped cream. We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience at Acitron Cocina Mexicana and cannot wait to return!"
Dined on 01/23/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Acitron Cocina Mexicana
Based on the average of (37) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic