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Since no one else but the waiters was in the restaurant while FM was dining, commenting on the clientele would not mean much. However, from past experience, the Ol?? patrons are well-versed in the ways of Mexican food and are prepared to ask for their menu wishes in the accent of the Oaxacans. Typical Cambridgey people abound; sanctimonious and dressed in Birks and burlap, they feast on authenticity, while their Boston sisters simply eat because Ol?? was named “Best of Boston” about 800 times by Boston Magazine. For the latter, the magazine?...
...that has a row of soft tortillas filled with chunks of beef and smothered in lettuce, onions and cheese. Once again, it’s important to note that these tacos are not the “Ortega” variety with a crunchy shell and processed cheese. Rather, Ol?? has created a Mexican treat that demonstrates to the unenlightened masses that Mexican means more than burrito and enchilada. In fact, it’s unlikely that the word burrito would even sully the menu of Ol?...
...Ol?? Mexican Grille 11 Springfield St. Inman Square, Cambridge...
...Inman Square (which is utterly walkable) proved to be a bigger effort than a usual evening of Tuesday night complaining and yelling. Since a party called, FM dined at the prime hour of five o’clock, before any normal people showed up to graze on Mexican fare. Ol??’s claim to fame stems from its legitimacy—this is no Tex-Mex joint, this is real live Mexican cuisine. Two of FM’s staff wanted to speak Spanish to the Mexican waiters, but were too embarrassed to display their inadequacy. Rather...
...sangria’s quality, rather than general disregard of manners. A lone editor tasted an extra sour margarita with lots of salt on the glass edge and pronounced it “superb.” Obvious margaritas with triple sec and tequila are on the menu, but Ol?? certainly caters to the yuppie set and provides specialty/boutique margaritas galore—in many colors and flavors...