AMBRIDGE — On warm weekend nights in Harvard Square, a line of young people wraps around a brick building, eagerly awaiting entry into a nightlife hub in the country’s original college town.
They come in droves ready to party at . . . a fast-casual Mexican restaurant.
Behold: Felipe’s Taqueria, where cheap burritos and margaritas, and a large rooftop bar draws crowds from Cambridge and beyond.
“I feel like [the roof deck] is just sort of undoubtedly always fun,” said Simone Unwalla, a 26-year-old Harvard Law School student who frequents the restaurant. “There’s always a decent amount of people up there.”
This unique feature has transformed Felipe’s from a quick-service taqueria into that plus a destination for people seeking a night out with fresh air under the stars.
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“In terms of being able to offer a variety of experiences, I think that certainly Felipe’s is unique in that aspect,” said Denise Jillson, executive director of the Harvard Square Business Association.
The space is about as versatile as they come. The lower level is complete with large windows facing the street (a people watcher’s dream), a build-your-own-burrito station boasting a wood grill, and a full bar in the back. There’s also a mezzanine with extra seating that gazes out onto the flow of customers below. And, of course, there’s the game-changing x-factor, a roof deck with umbrellas, string lights, and a bar of its own.