Metzy's Cantina

Mexican restaurant · Newburyport

Metzy's Cantina

Mexican restaurant · Newburyport

5 Boston Way, Newburyport, MA 01950

Highlights

Unfussy brick outlet serving familiar Mexican meals with beer

5 Boston Way, Newburyport, MA 01950 Get directions

metzys.com

@metzyscantina

$20–30 · Menu

@eater

Inside the MBTA’s Restaurant Deals in Boston | Eater Boston

"Located in a historic conductor’s building across from the Newburyport Commuter Rail, this spot serves dishes like smoked pork belly tacos, Buffalo chicken empanadas and a New England–inspired crispy cod burrito beneath twinkling string lights and colorful sugar skulls. The owner, Erik Metzdorf, revived a derelict property he won a lease for after a 2015 bid, launching from a Kickstarter and a repertoire of taco recipes; he budgeted $342,000 for renovations but says the work ultimately topped $500,000. Under the MBTA lease he took on full responsibility for building upkeep—utilities, HVAC and electrical transformer maintenance, roof repairs—and even cleaning up hazards left on the grounds (including hundreds of hypodermic needles), accepting those costs in exchange for otherwise favorable terms and only infrequent check-ins from the MBTA." - Celina Colby

https://boston.eater.com/2023/9/27/23892448/mbta-landlord-boston-restaurants

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William “Rhino Reviews” Clark

Google

Wowser! What a great way to end a day in Boston. Right at the Newburyport rail in a super cool converted train station. Service was outstanding and the food was really good. Cubano and Taco hit the spot. Nice beer selection and of course margaritas. Can't wait to hit this spot again on my next commuter rail trip to Boston!

Emil Cepeda

Google

So glad to be back here again! My partner and I had lunch that was very enjoyable! To start we had their sweet potato fries along with a fall sangria and peach rumonada. Our main dishes were the pork belly tacos along with the birria ramen. We also had the repo nitro margarita. Everything was delicious, made fresh, and overall lovely! The interior space was really nice with all the brick and this cool little model replicating the station and metzys building!

Ivy Furrow

Google

We had a great time at Metzys. Shannon and Tyler took very good care of us and the food was fantastic! Plenty of seating and tons of parking. Plus it's perfect for commuters who want a quick bite. I love this place and we'll definitely be back.😊

Brett Bieberdorf

Google

Metzy’s is a super cool spot with a fun vibe that is right next to the train depot. The service from Sophia and Shannon was stellar! You should definitely ask for them when you get there and you will be treated like a king (or Queen)! The margaritas are well done and the food is possibly the best Mexican in the south central Newburyport area! Get to Metzy’s to get your groovy Mexican on!

Brian Heaton

Google

This is a review of the taco truck near plum island airport. The chicken on chicken tacos was boiled and had no seasoning and didn’t even taste fresh. The fish tacos were just okay. For the price of the food you are better off going for fish tacos at sunset club on plum island. It’s outrageous and the quality of the food is poor. Worker was very kind and good.

Rob Vigeant

Google

Love it here! Atmosphere is great. Prices right. Food awesome everytime. Had the sliders special today and they were 🔥 Almost like a chef made an upscale Big Mac… toasted buns, fried pickles, perfect pink patty… etc…👍🏻👍🏻 I appreciate some variety and simple items done well.

Julie Montague

Google

Went to Metzy’s tonight with a large party with no reservations. The staff was so accommodating! The food and atmosphere were so great. We all had a fabulous time. Shannon could not do enough for us. Talk about service with a smile. All of the girls were great. We will definitely be back. What a hidden gem!

David Christenfeld

Google

Super great building with very friendly staff. Nice place to get a drink or sit with friends. However, the food is just okay, quite bland and quite expensive. I was trying to decide between 3 and 4 stars but couldn’t bring myself to put 4 stars given the food. Overall; nice place with nice staff, but the food is not what you would go for