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Frommer's Recommended

When you first see the Border Café, your thoughts might turn to, of all people, baseball Hall of Famer Yogi Berra. He supposedly said, "Nobody goes there anymore; it's too crowded." Yogi was talking about a New York nightclub, but people have been saying the same thing about this Harvard Square hangout since 1987. Patrons loiter at the bar for hours, enhancing the festival atmosphere. Many are waiting to be seated for generous portions of tasty (if not completely authentic) food. The menu features Tex-Mex, Cajun, and Caribbean specialties, with plenty of vegetarian options, and the beleaguered staff keeps the chips -- fried after you order them -- and fresh house-made salsa coming. When you shout your order over the roar of the crowd, try an excellent chorizo appetizer, enchiladas (Gulf coast seafood is particularly delectable), any kind of tacos, or popcorn shrimp. Fajitas for one or two, sizzling noisily, are also a popular choice. Set aside a couple of hours, get into a party mood, and ask to be seated downstairs if you want to be able to hear your companions. Tip for parents: Although there's no children's menu, this place is great for kids -- even the risk-averse will devour chips -- but only if you eat early (you do that anyway, right?).

Copyright: Excerpted from Frommer's Boston 2009, (c) 2008, Wiley Publishing, Inc.

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