El Barco

El Barco on Dalton Street serves Mexican food and tequila drinks, with a menu that leaves plenty of room for a taco dinner. Fillings include carnitas, chicken, haddock, and mushroom al pastor. Quesabirria pairs short rib and cheese with consommé for dipping, while burritos and chips with guacamole give you other ways to build the meal.

The margarita list runs from a traditional version to coconut, prickly pear, and watermelon, and there are mocktails for anyone skipping alcohol. Churros and tres leches cover dessert if you have saved room. The location makes it an option around the Hynes Convention Center and the western end of Back Bay. Look over the taco choices before settling on a familiar order; the menu accommodates both meat and mushroom fillings.