JimHeffernan

For me, Anna’s Taqueria is the gold standard. I decided to try Boca Grande on 1st St. in Cambridge because it is only three blocks away from my apartment. I have to say overall, they do a good job making a burrito and are comparable to Anna’s. I had a lemon grilled chicken burrito grande (super burrito in Anna’s speak). It was good, and they did all the right things as far as flavor. Key to me is that a burrito have melted cheese, not shredded cold cheese. Here, they melted the cheese and asked you what you wanted, just like Anna’s. I had mine with black beans, rice, hot sauce, and guacamole. The hot sauce was perfect and I have to say the chicken had better flavor than a typical Anna’s burrito. However, the rice was not as good and they misplaced the ingredients. My first bite was all rice and then all chicken. But the last few bits was a near perfect mix (minus rice). Overall, I’ll definitely be back. But if Anna’s and Boca Grande were the same distance from my apartment, I’d pick Anna’s 9 out of 10 times.

This place has everything you would want for a quick bite: pizza, subs, fish and chips, gyros, and even spaghetti. However, there real strength is in their subs (grinders, heros, or whatever you want to call them). I’ve had the Italian Sub, which was fantastic. I recommend the hot peppers.

I’ve also had the pizza, which is decent. My only compliant is they don’t offer pizza by the slice for a place that looks like a pizza by the slice kind of place. It also loses points on atmosphere.

Overall, great grinders!

Without a doubt, the best pizza in Boston. This place has everything: amazing pizza, beer, atmosphere, history, and location.

First, the pizza is fantastic. The crust is crispy and perfect and you can never go wrong with what pie you choose. My favorite is the Giambotta with anchovies. It has a ton of veggies and meat and is extremely satisfying.

The only other thing on the menu is beer, and they have local favorites like Sam Adams and a some choice Italian beers to wash down your pie.

The other important quality is the atmosphere. The waitress have no problems throwing people out for not following the rules (wait in line outside tourists!). They also are nice to locals who come and sit at the bar. But they don’t take crap from anyone and their conversations are great to eavesdrop on while you enjoy your pizza and beer.

Finally, their history of being the oldest brick oven pizza joint in Boston and also being a few walks away from Hanover Street adds to the quality. You got to love the old Christmas lights that surround the building too.