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dinner with visiting mom, stay in cambridge vs find something special in boston (casual/mid-priced, no super fancy)
Memorable? I'll give two suggestions to consider:
1. Helmand. Afghani - behind Kendall Square, very close to Galleria Cambridge. It has been around for a long time and it is the best Afghan you can encounter outside of Arlington, VA.
2. Punjabi Dhaba - Inman Square. If you're mom likes Indian, this is _THE_ place to try inside of Boston. Of course, if you ever want explore awesome Indian with a car handy, you should someday try Pongal in Burlington, Minerva in Natick, or the Bollywood Cafe in Natick.
Boca Grande in Kenmore Square
The food beats Anna's and retains the affordability index like mad. I ordered a Tomatillo Chicken Tamale with Mole Sauce and was offered sides of salsa and sour cream ; all for $5.50. Tamale's are seldom seen here on the East Coast. They were wrapped in corn husks and had been steaming all day - it was superb. In addition, I saw someone order the $5.50 Enchilada plate - which was generous amount of food fit for a hungry bike rider or tennis player. It was served from the oven to the table. The staff/owners are very friendly and the decor is wonderful for such an affordable lunch.
