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Back Bay · Agave & mezcal

Sabina Mezcaleria

The mezcal is the point. Order it neat and it comes on a little wooden board with orange slices and sal de gusano, the way it's served in Oaxaca, then let the bartenders steer you to a cocktail.

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Neighbourhood
Back Bay
Style
Agave & mezcal
Known for
Mezcal espresso martini · Mezcal served neat with orange and sal de gusano · Mezcal cocktails · Mexican small plates, tacos and weekend brunch
Prices
$$$ · cocktails ~$17–21
Getting in
Book ahead. Call 857-449-6023
Food
Full menu
Hours
Tue-Thu 5-11pm, Fri 5pm-1am, Sat 3pm-1am, Sun 3-11pm, brunch Sat-Sun 11am-3pm
Address
253 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116

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Checked: We drank here Oct 30, 2026; hours from their own site, Oct 31, 2026

Photo: ours, a mezcal espresso martini, taken at Sabina Mezcaleria.

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