Olé

Cute neighborhood spot. Casual place for tacos and enchiladas. We had yummy ceviche. The tableside guac was nice and fresh. The margarita could be spicier. Overall nice vibes. A for affordable 😁

We had the absolute pleasure of being part of the Harvard Hillel John Harvard’s Bar Mitzvah 2024 event at Olé Mexican Grill in Cambridge, and we can’t say enough good things about this incredible venue! 🌟 From the moment we set up our Hello Photo Booth, we were blown away by how warm, welcoming, and vibrant the space felt. The team at Olé was beyond accommodating, making sure every detail of the event flowed smoothly. The décor, atmosphere, and festive energy of the restaurant created the perfect setting for such a special occasion. Guests had a blast enjoying the amazing food and drinks (the tacos and churros were a big hit! 🌮🍩), and they loved capturing fun memories with our photo booth. 📸✨ It’s venues like Olé that make hosting events a dream—they truly know how to bring celebrations to life with their exceptional service and attention to detail. If you’re planning a special event, Olé Mexican Grill is an outstanding choice. And don’t forget—pairing your event with Hello Photo Booth Rental is the perfect way to keep your guests entertained and create lasting memories! 🎉 We can’t wait to work with Olé again for future celebrations. Thank you for making this Bar Mitzvah unforgettable!

Nice neighborhood spot. The table chips and salsa is very good and portions are filling. We wish the food was spicier. Both enchiladas were mild. The outdoor seating is nice but indoors has very loud music.

I have heard wonderful things about this spot and was eager to try it for a date night with my husband. We ended up sitting at the bar because the place looked busy which is typically a good sign and there was no hostess in sight to ask for a table. It took a little time to be acknowledged, but once we were we put our order in right away seeing they were busy. I got ceviche and a chicken quesadilla. The ceviche came out and I thought it was the wrong order. It was covered in a red/ brown sauce that tasted like BBQ sauce. Never in my life have I seen ceviche look like this. The portion size was ridiculously small and some hard chips on the side. My quesadilla was also small with just dry chicken and cheese on the inside. Underwhelming to say the least. I got a margarita for a drink which was standard, and I would have ordered another one, but no one checked in on us after our food arrived. We left hungry and unsatisfied.

Great service and advice from Alexandra and Andrés! Delicious meals and dessert.

Great casual Mexican restaurant with great food and service. Recently came here for dinner after work. Olé seemed like a typical Mexican restaurant, so I initally didn't have high expectations. Yet, most of the menus we ordered were fantastic and the portions were also good for the price. Topped with crispy braised pork belly, chicharron was an excellent bite to start off our meal. The fried fish in the fish tacos was also perfectly crispy, but it would've tasted better with more jicama slaws. Carne asada came out like an American steak with Mexican sides, but this was my favorite of the meal. Not only was the meat very tender, but also the guac and the jalisco salsa added interesting flavors to the meat. Either you're looking for a place for a casual hangout or a delicious Mexican food, I highly recommend trying them out.

Wow great service from Maria J and the food was great! I had a very delicious coconut margarita which was suggested and worth every sip! They even make the guacamole right in front of you! Great atmosphere and definitely worth the visit!!

Been my go to place for excellent Mexican food for more than a decade . Everything from their Margaritas to their Chilli Relleno and creative desserts with hints of habanero ( on occasion) are among the best Mexican food I’ve had. What I especially like is that they refresh and reimagine their menu often with great creativity. With a city parking lot right door and a renewed and vibrant Inman square to hang out at pre and post dinner ..this place is simply put awesome!!

Fun atmosphere. Cheerful service. Yummy food. Be sure to have the table-side crafted guacamole in a volcanic stone bowl with your tortilla chips.

Stopped into this location when I was in town for work, showing a student Harvard. After I gave them choices about food types, she picked ole. We made our way over and were seated promptly, I loved the salsa, it was unique and flavorful. I had a mezcal margarita, and for my main course I had some very savory mushroom quesadillas! All around great experience, if I'm ever back in the area I would visit again!

If there are any west coasters reading this who grew up eating at Chevy's, this place fills that Chevy's void in my heart. Their dine-in menu is full of Tex Mex classics like enchiladas, tacos, and when I visited, a sizzling plate of fajitas. I decided to go for their chiles rellenos ($19) with pork. I also tried their horchata ($3.5). I thought the food was tasty. The food was hot, the seasonings were balanced, and everything went well together. The rice was on the softer side and the pico de gallo/lettuce side was a little plain, but overall the food was very comforting. I would recommend getting the horchata, which wasn't too sweet and had a lot of cinnamon flavor. If not dining in, they also have a separate take-out counter with more of a Chipotle-style concept. It also seems like a lot of people come here for their alcoholic drinks.

I have heard wonderful things about this spot and was eager to try it for a date night with my husband. We ended up sitting at the bar because the place looked busy which is typically a good sign and there was no hostess in sight to ask for a table. It took a little time to be acknowledged, but once we were we put our order in right away seeing they were busy. I got ceviche and a chicken quesadilla. The ceviche came out and I thought it was the wrong order. It was covered in a red/ brown sauce that tasted like BBQ sauce. Never in my life have I seen ceviche look like this. The portion size was ridiculously small and some hard chips on the side. My quesadilla was also small with just dry chicken and cheese on the inside. Underwhelming to say the least. I got a margarita for a drink which was standard, and I would have ordered another one, but no one checked in on us after our food arrived. We left hungry and unsatisfied.

Ole is a great spot to go to when you want a good and fast burrito. Although they operate as a restaurant, they have a take-out menu as well where you can customize your own burrito, burrito bowl, or nachos, etc. Each burrito is packed with a good amount of flavor. They have a pretty good variety of meats, beans, toppings, and sauces. Their food is always solid, and I love how they give you free chips and salsa as well to accompany your food. I am always left craving more chips and salsa afterward. I also enjoy getting their churros. They are generously sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar. Whenever i am craving a consistent quality burrito, i always come back to Ole. I only come here for take-out, so I can not say too much of the menu they serve to those who dine in.

I came with a group of ten and was happy to get a reservation that large at the last minute on a Sunday. I ordered the chicken mole enchiladas, which were solid in themselves, although the rice was ever so slightly dry for me and the beans were pretty tasteless, alas. I enjoyed the Agua de Jamaica and found that they have a pretty good beverage menu. Unlike some places nearby, the chips and salsa are both very good. However, the tres leches cake was dry--not terrible, but dry, which is unfortunate. It's one of the few dishes where you want them to make it the day before so the milks can absorb into the sponge cake. All that said, our server was friendly and we had great conversation. On the whole, I'm not running back to Olé but would choose it over some other places.

Good for vegan/gluten free, liked the food and the vibe, friendly staff, kinda small inside

Was able to get a reservation for 8 outside which was really nice! We were seated outside on the patio which was a little chilly. It was very busy and the service was a little slow. Our waitress was really nice but she was just overworked with too many tables. I thought the prices were a little expensive for the food we got. The food was good but the 3 tacos were about $16 and were not very filling. The taste was great just wish there was more food. The chips and salsa were good. Overall I don't think I would need to come back but glad we were all able to eat together as a group.

Disclaimer: I only did takeouts from this restaurant. Decent Mexican place in town for good price and great selection of dishes. We order here when we crave Mexican food from time to time, they are always quick (usually takes about 10 minutes for 4 servings of food) and foods taste great! I personally like their chicken burritos and nachos a lot, and their churros always taste amazing! I hope they do chimichanga some time!

Very friendly waitstaff, good food and drinks. I will definitely return! Went for Brunch with 3 friends. We all enjoyed Ole!

Food was really tasty and well done, And the service was efficient and quick even though it was crowded. We were 2 people at a 4 person table and while it was loud we could hear each other and had a nice meal. Wouldn't have wanted to linger bc it was hard to have a significant conversation with all the noise. But I'd definitely go back. I got the cancun tacos with tuna...gf and enough for leftovers.

I gave a 3 because the food was good. The service wasn't so good. They made me feel like I was an inconvenience as soon as i walked through the door, and I felt rushed. The ambiance was cheap and dirty. I wouldn't go back. Somerville has so much more to offer.

Trash. Will never visit again. The ambiance was old and crummy. The tacos were average for the high cost! Drinks are not refillable. Service was not great. Just not good.

When you order spicy food at Ole, its no joke. They mean SPICY! We sat outdoors in the patio, which was really nice. We started off with a pitcher of spicy mango margarita. The "hint of habanero" was not just a hint, it was overpowering. I had to drink my cocktails in small sips because it was so spicy. We started off with chips and guac, the guac was prepared table-side so it was very fresh. It was good. I also ordered the tacos cancun which consisted of 3 tacos with rare Ahi tuna. The tacos were spicy as well. Everytime I took a bit of spicy taco, I had to drink something so I drank the spicy margarita, which didn't help much. If you love spicy foods, you will love it here. If you don't have a high tolerance, choose your drinks and dishes wisely.

We went at 7:30 with a reservation for a table of 8! The place was very busy so the service was fairly slow. The food was very fine? Enchiladas mole were warm and did taste good, but very much a 3 star experience being $19. The chips and salsa was great and complimentary. It was great they could accommodate a group of 8, but it's not a place you need to try if you're only in town for a weekend. Also had a glass of sangria for $9 that was tasty!

Lively little spot serving familiar local Mexican comfort dishes. We came 15 mins late on a Friday evening but they were still able to accommodate us even though it was a full house which is really kind of them. The acoustics in the space was high energy as I could barely talk and hear the other person across from me. Lighting is super dim so seems like a good date night spot. Service was prompt and good despite how busy our server was. When we were sat at our table, complimentary chips and in-house-made salsa was served on our table. Delicious snack as we decided what to pick for our meal. We ordered a ceviche appetizer, chicken enchiladas, and the carne asada plate - all shared among two people. The ceviche was good and served with the same chips but portion was rather small for the price. The enchiladas were also tasty, but there was a lot of cheese and rice in relation to the amount of chicken and the dish overall seemed somewhat plain and dull. The carne asada plate was slightly better crafted, and while it came medium rare as requested, the flavor of the steak and texture was still quite tough and not worth the price. The plate was served with refried beans, guacamole, and rice - all of which were in much better ratio compared to the enchiladas. Had a 'Mexican lager' as my beverage which I'm pretty sure is just draft Corona. tldr; average Mexican food at a very above-average price. Cute date spot but can be loud during peak hours

We had dinner tonight at Ole. We have been there many times before over the years. This used to be one of our favorite restaurants, but no more. Our experience there the last time (about six months ago) was not good. Tonight's food was one of the worst. Starting with chips and salsa, chips were bad. For main course, my wife and I both had enchiladas. Mine was with mole sauce, which was good, but the stuffing was quite bad. My wife had verde sauce, which was quite watery. We had flan for dessert, which we had to send back after one bite. I don't think we would go there again.

Went back last night with my full family and my daughters boyfriend. When the waitress came to take our order, she informed us that we couldn't order the burritos??? They're only available for takeout, she told us. That's the whole reason I came back. Bye Bye....You lost a good customer.

This wretched excuse for a restaurant deserves zero stars. We came for dinner and had both horrible food and service. We ordered the queso fundido, which was fine aside from the fact that the waitress did not bring us plates to eat this messy dish on (I makeshifted the tinfoil that the tortillas were in as plates). I then ordered the chicken ceasar salad, which came out as a wedge that was NOT CUTTABLE and therefore not edible. As I ate the chicken off the wedge, I revealed that the lettuce was completely brown. When I brought this to the attention of the waitress, she removed the salad from the bill, but had the audacity to retain the charge for the "chicken add-on." My partner got the enchiladas which were also gross. I hope that we do not get food poisoning from this.

Friday night dinner plans ended up going south and we walked into Ole on a complete whim! The waiter we had was so so nice, attentive and kind. The highlight of the experience was his service. We were a group of 4 and were able to get seating in a 10 mins without notice. We started with a margarita pitcher for the table as well as guacamole. The guac was fresh and made practically table side. We were starving so it was gone within seconds. I went with the tacos and did half and half with the baja fish and baja shrimp. They were filling and tasty. I was a little surprised to see the 3.5/5 rating because this place was a solid 4 in my mind. The patio seating was great and the real highlight - they have parking...where can you get parking in Cambridge? Like nowhere.

We had a party of 10 to celebrate my sister's engagement. Food and drinks were generally below average. I ordered vegetarian chilies rellenos. My dish was stone cold. The "vegetarian" stuffing was unseasoned wilted spinach and cheese. A couple people in our group got the fajitas special based on the waitresses recommendation. It was exactly what you expect of fajitas at an average Mexican restaurant, but the up charge was shocking. The waitress recommended a few "special" items like table side guacamole, margaritas, and the fajitas that came with huge upcharges over similar items listed on the menu. I regret not asking, but also I really wish she had mentioned the $18 price difference between a pitcher of regular margaritas and a pitcher of coconut margaritas. The waitress was nice and attentive, but we didn't walk out of there feeling good about the experience. We would have been much happier if the pricing was more transparent. For the quality of food and advertised prices, we were really surprised by the bill at the end.

The worst Mexican food I have ever tasted. The chicken fajitas was absolutely disgusting cooked in loads of oil and salt. I wish we read customer's reviews before going to this dump.

Ole was good! It's a neighborhood spot for me and it was nice to be able to walk here. I got the street corn and the churros. I really loved both the food items. The churros were bomb and I actually took them home since I couldn't finish. I ate them again later in the night as a midnight snack.

Delicious Mexican food right near Inman square! I came here with a group of friends on a Friday night, and they were able to seat us almost immediately! They have a great outdoor space with socially distanced tables and fun music playing! We started off with the margarita pitcher and guacamole, how could the night go wrong? The margaritas were strong and delicious! The guac is very fresh and was seasoned perfectly. For my main meal I ordered the enchiladas and they were great as well! The rice and beans on the side were cooked to perfection. Overall, I had a really nice time here. This could be a perfect spot for a night out with friends, family, or a significant other! The service and vibes are great, I recommend!

Date night! Heard a lot about Ole Mexican Grill and thought we try it. Reservations a must. We sat outside at the patio which was nice with the sun setting. Hostess and wait staff were excellent and attentive. Food and drinks were delicious and authentic Mexican. For appetizers, we ordered the ceviche, chicharron and guacamole and as entrees, we ordered the duck in mole sauce and chicken tacos. All delicious and excellent. Definitely coming back again real soon.

Wow, Olé comes through AGAIN! We've only recently rediscovered this old favorite, and all I can say is I'm sorry we waited so long. Chose their lovely parking lot patio for a birthday celebration with friends, but the weather threatened our celebration. When I explained that for health reasons, we couldn't move our party indoors, they quickly improvised - setting up tables for us under the building overhang to shield us from the last raindrops. (The weather then cleared, giving us a brilliant sunset!) We just kept ordering - the various margaritas, aqua frescas (love the Jamaica!), made-to-order guac (in a molcajete!), fajitas, chicken tinga tacos, molé... - all fantastic, and the servers friendly and attentive. When we wound up the meal with their crispy cinnamon churros (with two dips!) and the moist, delicious tres leches cake (with birthday candles, of course!) and they plopped their birthday sombrero on my head, I couldn't have been happier. Everything about the evening - service, ambience, food, drinks - were spectacular! Thank you, Olé!

The guacamole is amazing, and made by your table, which really adds to the experience. My order of mole chicken enchiladas, however, left a lot to be desired - the chicken tasted quite dry and flavorless, and there was hardly any mole sauce on the enchiladas. It tasted almost as if it was reheated from leftovers - not a great draw at the price point of nearly $20. Ole is a great spot for guacamole and drinks, but I'm not sure I would go again for the main courses.

This as tasty. It was tasty. I tasted it and concluded it was tasty. I got a burrito, which is tasty. The meal had a taste to it. Yum.

One of our favorite sit-down Mexican restaurants pre-Covid, and now one of our favorite Mexican takeouts. The restaurant has an extensive menu, and everything- from the shrimp ceviche to the chicken mole - is really well done. The salsa is really special, and I love that the prepare the guacamole table side. Family-friendly but a nice enough vibe for date-night. The takeout counter (Ole To Go!) has a necessarily pared down menu but the burritos, quesadillas, tortas and salad bowls are substantial and tasty. And they serve churros!

Went here one night with the BF because I was eager to go somewhere different. So we get there & he comes to the conclusion that he doesnt truly like Mexican food (he likes Tex-Mex - The Border Cafe is his ultimate fave) So we order a few drinks, some apps, some other things. The place is TINY, but the pack it in... Service is pretty good & fast. All the food started coming out fairly fast. Guac was delish. Apps were good (not best I ever had - but good) We were done fairly fast & didnt feel rushed out, so it was a good night but prob wouldnt be back too soon. Was slightly over priced for portions but hey its Trendy Inman. Parking lot is literally next door so that was super convenient.

The food is good, I love it. There is a waiter who also works behind the bar and he is awesome. There is a woman who is awful. It seems like every time she takes my order it's a problem, and it's always wrong. Tonight she didn't even put my order in so my kids had finished their dinner and I was still waiting on mine. She didn't care, didn't apologize or adjust the bill. She is rude and it's obvious she doesn't want to wait on people. She might be the owner. She should not be customer facing. Used to be my favorite restaurant when the gentleman waited on us.

Nice patio on a warmish evening. Guacamole was fabulous! Basic wines were fine and red sangria was enjoyed. I had grilled romaine with shrimp that was terrific. A mushroom dish (our guest is vegetarian) was excellent and hubby enjoyed meat tacos, too. Service was pleasant and we didn't feel rushed. Nice and quiet, which was another pleasant surprise.

Delicious food and great margaritas. The guacamole and chips and salsa are great. They also have fantastic mole!

Delicious food for reasonable prices. Great service. They accept reservations and also offer take out

Pretty solid place for Mexican food. On this particular visit, we arrived close to closing but you wouldn't know it since our server never made it feel rushed. For our starter, we had their homemade Ole Guacamole with the house chips and salsa fresca. So fresh! I loved it. I just wished I'd have been able to see them prepare it fresh tableside like I've heard from so many people in the other reviews. We also shared the ceviche verde. Not exactly what I pictured a ceviche to look or taste like but it wasn't bad at all, just a bit different. For our entree, we shared the Street Food Trio which for us was the Tacos Baja, Taco Coliflor and Taco Cancun. If you're a sampler type of person, this is it. All three were pretty tasty. Very glad we went with these. Not that I love busy busy places but I'm almost positive this is a sure fired 4 stars had I visited them earlier when they were livelier and in the groove. I will be back to see if I'm right!

Haven't been here in years now but we happened to be in the area and decided to come for dinner. Everyone in the staff is friendly and polite. The decor could use an upgrade and having the burrito bar in the middle of the restaurant is not the best aesthetic. However, do not let that deceive you. This place is all about the food. I'm a Mexico City native so I'm always wary of Mexican places in Boston. Here I was pleasantly surprised: The food is tasty and pretty authentic. The waiter recommended the special "Chile en Nogada", so that's what I ordered. We started with some antojitos: chicken taquitos, Mexican quesadillas and tinga tacos. All of them are delicious and perfectly seasoned. The tinga reminded me of home. On to the main course, tho. The Chile en Nogada blew me away. The sauce was on point and the poblano pepper was perfectly prepared. Overall, the nutty sauce, the juicy pomegranate seeds, the savory ground beef picadillo and the slightly spicy poblano pepper came together in a rendition of this classic dish that might well be the best in the Boston area. Other than the decor, the rest of the experience was on point and we will definitely come back soon. I hope they keep up the good work!

Ok, are you kidding me? $18.95 for a chicken burrito, chips and salsa on a lunch menu and not even that good?

I love love this place. Grew up in the area and was always curious what all the live music was when I would walk by. Now in my late 20s, I've been to this place a couple times and each time I'm always reminded of the feelings of curiosity I felt as a child and the nostalgia brings out the best of times. Not to mention the build your own guacamole cart, and the margaritas are superb, and adorable. If you or your friends enjoy Mexican food and have a birthday coming up, I highly recommend coming here. Mention the birthday discreetly to the servers and they will bring out a live mariachi band for the birthday guy/gal/whatever-you-identified-as.

Service was bad, asked for water like 4 times and it took about an hour to get a water refill. My friends food didn't arrive til about 30 minutes after the rest of us, and I ordered shrimp tacos and got something totally different. To add onto it our server was straight up rude. Boo. We also were told to leave and there is a table next to us that has been here before us.

Olé Olé, Olé Olé The tacos are delicious, And that's all there is to say! Olé Olé, Olé Olé Perhaps I'll add one tip- Try the Baja tacos today!

Great service in a vibrant setting. The food overall was great, the mango spicy margarita went down too easy. The only real issue was that the table side guac creation was beyond too salty rendering it inedible. Overall I would highly recommend a visit if you want to authentic mexican food with a vacation vibe to match

Atmosphere, staff & food is excellent. Went here with a group of 6. Place is really great. Mole enchiladas are so good! Looking forward to next time! Thank you Olé!

This one deserves an updated review, if only to say some things about the new layout. Ole redid the dining room some time ago and it sure is gorgeous! They've moved the bar to the side of the restaurant. The new bar is beautiful and allows for considerably more seating. The new layout is very spread out and relaxed, with a nice separation between the wide open bar area and the table seating. Makes it all the more tempting to drop in for a snack and a drink, not to mention the amazing guacamole! The margaritas are excellent and there are good choices for beer. The service is still great, the food is still amazing. Special mentions this time to some of my friends' favorites, the jicama salad and the tres leches cake. My last visit the special was duck with mole sauce, delicious! I really need to go here more often! And if Mexican fine dining or upscale bars appeal to you, this place has my highest recommendation.

We took my mom here for her 85th birthday. It's a place she and my dad enjoyed going to when my dad was still in good health. We could not have made a better choice. The back room was quiet. My bro in law was able to select the music. The fire made for a cozy atmosphere. The food and drinks were delicious. (Do not skip the guacamole, made fresh at the table. Non-alcoholic fruit drink was superb.) Our waiter, I believe he said ha name was Miguel, made the evening. Very knowledgeable about the menu and the cultural traditions behind it. Also took the time to serenade my mom at the end of the meal. Highly recommend this place for a small party. Will defiantly return for dinner and/or brunch.

Came here for taco Tuesday! Surprised by free tableside guacamole :) price was great for the tacos and multiple rounds of drinks we got, but I wouldn't say these are the best tacos/chips/salsa in Cambridge. Still a great happy hour and had a nice time! Would go back if in the area and just looking for a casual inexpensive meal.

I had 3 tacos and they were horrible. The carnita wasn't fresh. Go across the street to PITA CAMBRIDGE, Felipe Taqueria, or Tenoch.

Terrible drinks! Rose was old and tasted horrible, then i tried a different beverage= fresca non alcoholic, specifically asked if the fruit juice was fresh and the waitress said yes. Fresca arrives and it tastes anything but fresh and FULL of sugar! Unreal..... wont go here again! Food was not tasty and lacked flavor.... surprisingly unfortunate place

Food was pretty below aberage. The beef tacos were dry and needed a better sauce. Spicy marg was very spicy (others at my table liked, but too spicy for me). Guacamole was good. Overall, overpriced and pretty poor quality food. Wouldnt come back. Service was fine

My family and I went here on Mother's Day - while all the surrounding restaurants were booked for hours, Ole had no wait! When we first got there, we were immediately seated in the beautifully-decorated back room and served DELICIOUS guacamole, salsa, and chips. A staff member came up and started making conversation with my dad. He loves making jokes and this waiter loved making them right back. It was really sweet (although he did mimic my father's accent, which I didn't love). Up until this point, I was feeling pretty positively about the restaurant. Once I looked at the menu, however, I became a bit disheartened. It was a little after 12PM, and they were still only serving brunch. There were very limited options (especially for vegetarians), but I ended up settling on the breakfast quesadilla. It wasn't spectacular by any means, but it was decent. I gave Ole three stars because while they did have great service and delicious (and free) guac and chips, they were pretty expensive and limited in menu options.