Tico- Boston

4.1 (1061)

$30 and under

American

222 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116

About this restaurant

Innovative
Good for groups
Romantic

Tico, Michael Schlow's award-winning venture, located at 222 Berkely St (corner of St James) is casual, fun, inviting, energized and energizing. The restaurant has a personal, somewhat eclectic, "found" feel, with lots of reclaimed wood and unusual pieces. Perfect for friends that want to share cool cocktails, plates of tasty, sometimes spicy food, while listening to great music, in a fast, uncomplicated restaurant that provides knowledgeable, quick, playful service.
The restaurant has an open kitchen with 6 stools right on the counter to watch all the action. It also boasts a large bar, dining room for 100, a chef's table, and a lush outdoor courtyard that features a fireplace, dining for 50, as well as some "soft" seating near the fire if guests wish to be outside for a drink or snack.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Spanish
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Website
http://www.ticoboston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Michael Schlow
Private party facilities
Tico has small semi private areas for group dining ranging from 8 guests to 100. Please contact for more specific information.

Location
222 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116
Neighborhood
Back Bay
Cross street
St. James
Parking details
There is a public garage in our building that offers 10$ parking after 4pm and 10$ all day parking on the weekends.
Public transit
Arlington Station is one block from Tico
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Fried Calamari$13.00
Ancho-Lime Aioli
Smoked Patatas Brava$9.00
Garlic Aioli
Sweet Corn$10.00
Bacon, Jalapeno, Thai Basil
Tico Mac and Cheese$12.00
Serrano Ham + Jalapenos
Homemade Guac$13.00
Pico de Gallo + Chips
Tasting of Tico Salsas$12.00
Served with Warm Chips
Spicy Mexican Caesar Salad$10.00
Garlicky Toasted Breadcrumbs
Garlic Shrimp, A la Plancha$16.00
Shishito Peppers$11.00
Lime, Sea Salt, Crispy Shallot
Cauliflower$13.00
Chipotle Aioli, Cotija Cheese, Crunchy Favas
Crispy Wings$12.00
Habanero Hot Sauce + Blue Cheese Dressing
PEI Mussels$15.00
Cherry Tomato, Tabasco Butter, Fresh Herbs

Nachos, Quesadillas, Fries

Loaded Nachos$15.00
Chorizo, Jalapeno, Poblano Cheese, Guac, Green Onion, Etc
Classic Nachos$12.00
Poblano Cheese, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole
Latin "Disco" Fries$11.00
Spicy Chorizo, Poblano Cheese, Green Onion, Serranos
Homemade Fries$7.00
Sea Salt + Fresh Herbs
Spicy Chicken Quesadilla$12.00
Jack Cheese + Guajillo Sauce
Charred Kale Quesadilla$10.00
Whipped Goat Cheese
Wild Mushroom Quesadilla$14.00
Truffle + Cheese

Ceviches+Crudos

Tuna Crudo*$15.00
Coconut, Lime, Cilantro, Serranos
Shrimp Ceviche*$13.00
Spicy Tomato, Chiles, Avocado

Entrees

Crunchy Organic Chicken$19.00
Garlic, Leeks, Charred Greens, Ancho Chile Sauce
Slow Cooked Salmon*$24.00
Corn, Mushrooms, Salsa Verde
"Quick" Paella
Mussels, Shrimp, Chorizo, Calamari, Saffron Aioli
- Serves Two$29.00
Fish of the Day
- M/P
Hanger Steak$24.00
Cabrales Cheese, Crispy Potatoes, Grilled Vegetables

Tacos

Spicy Pork Carnitas$11.00
Cucumber + Green Chile Sauce
Two Textured Beef$12.00
Morita Chili, Pickled Jalapenos, Radish
Crispy Fish*$13.00
Baja Style
Petra's Fav*$12.00
Shrimp, Avocado, Bacon
Fried Chicken$13.00
Fennel Slaw, Fresno Chilies, Buttermilk Ranch
Roasted Cauliflower$10.00
Corn Salsa + Chipotle Aioli

Burgers

Old Fashioned Cheeseburger Deluxe*$15.00
The Pride Burger*$17.00
Lettuce, Guacamole, Bacon, Tomato, Queso
The Schlow Burger*$17.00
Cheese, Crispy Onions, Horseradish-Black Pepper Sauce
Tico Veggie Burger$15.00
House Quinoa Burger, Crispy Onion Strings, Lime Crema, Pickled Jalapenos

Tasting Menu

Kind of Hungry$42.00
Forgot to Eat Lunch$57.00

Reviews

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4.1

(1061)

4.1Food
3.9Service
3.9Ambience
1.3Value

Noise • Energetic

1,061 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner Gold
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 10, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Awesome spot for a business lunch.
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bigcabeza
San Diego10 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 1, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good night overall Food was good lots of options for sharing including the tacos which were great
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IleneP
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 29, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and generous. Can't believe it took us so long to come here!
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loveburgers
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed the ambiance and the food. The wait staff was very friendly. Food is served fast.
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ScottR
Greater Boston1 review
2.0
Dined on February 13, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The service was the worst I've experienced in Boston. We were there for a business dinner and wow, we will never go back.
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RichS Gold
Greater Boston53 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 9, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nachos were delicious, as were the fried chicken tacos. The garlic shrimp was too oily, and the chicken wings were one note - too much chili pepper, not enough other flavors. Service was efficient. Blood orange margaritas were excellent. No problems with reservations or seating.
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LeighM Gold
Greater Boston21 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 9, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Not the Tico of past visits. I was so excited to go. The food was good not fantastic and the service was good not fantastic. I was impressed with the servers ability to take a large order without taking notes and get it all right, simply wished she would have come by more frequently. The food also came out fairly quick.
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Annie Gold
London8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
They were great! The noise level was pretty intense but the food and the staff were fantastic.
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DanaS
New York City6 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 8, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
As soon as I entered I felt the vibe and wanted to dance! The excitement honestly ended there. After being seated we realized there was only one waiter in charge of around 8 tables... let’s just say he was not very attentive. In terms of food, we ordered the classic nachos, the patatas bravas, the tuna ceviche, the spicy chicken quesadilla, and the crispy chicken tacos. All of the food was below average. The only thing that saved it was the dessert. We ordered the tres leches and were extremely impressed! The passion fruit sorbet that came with it was out of this world! All in all if you are looking for a fun place to start out your night, you may enjoy Tico.
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Fantastic Gold
Greater Boston38 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 1, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service... drinks not great...
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Spanish
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Website
http://www.ticoboston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Michael Schlow
Private party facilities
Tico has small semi private areas for group dining ranging from 8 guests to 100. Please contact for more specific information.

Location
222 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116
Neighborhood
Back Bay
Cross street
St. James
Parking details
There is a public garage in our building that offers 10$ parking after 4pm and 10$ all day parking on the weekends.
Public transit
Arlington Station is one block from Tico
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Tico- Boston

About this restaurant

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Small Plates

Fried Calamari$13.00

Smoked Patatas Brava$9.00

Sweet Corn$10.00

Tico Mac and Cheese$12.00

Homemade Guac$13.00

Tasting of Tico Salsas$12.00

Spicy Mexican Caesar Salad$10.00

Garlic Shrimp, A la Plancha$16.00

Shishito Peppers$11.00

Cauliflower$13.00

Crispy Wings$12.00

PEI Mussels$15.00

Nachos, Quesadillas, Fries

Loaded Nachos$15.00

Classic Nachos$12.00

Latin "Disco" Fries$11.00

Homemade Fries$7.00

Spicy Chicken Quesadilla$12.00

Charred Kale Quesadilla$10.00

Wild Mushroom Quesadilla$14.00

Ceviches+Crudos

Tuna Crudo*$15.00

Shrimp Ceviche*$13.00

Entrees

Crunchy Organic Chicken$19.00

Slow Cooked Salmon*$24.00

"Quick" Paella

Fish of the Day

Hanger Steak$24.00

Tacos

Spicy Pork Carnitas$11.00

Two Textured Beef$12.00

Crispy Fish*$13.00

Petra's Fav*$12.00

Fried Chicken$13.00

Roasted Cauliflower$10.00

Burgers

Old Fashioned Cheeseburger Deluxe*$15.00

The Pride Burger*$17.00

The Schlow Burger*$17.00

Tico Veggie Burger$15.00

Tasting Menu

Kind of Hungry$42.00

Forgot to Eat Lunch$57.00

Additional information

Gift card

Not available on OpenTable