I like the sandwiches at Monica's Mercado but otherwise I agree. I'm not originally from Boston but I was very surprised at how mediocre most of the Italian places are. You're right it is a tourist trap a bit at this point.

Otherwise in the summer it's a fun place to check out when things like the feasts or other events are going on.

Well I guess I figured out what I'm doing tomorrow.

As someone who is Mexican and used to live in SoCal, the Mexican food here is terrible. I'm surprised at the complete lack of Mexicans in Boston, since almost everywhere else in the country there is usually Mexican population. But I'm excited to find somewhere with some decent food.