Experience Portsmouth's Mexican food at these fantastic spots.
“I enjoy the ambiance and aesthetic and the waitstaff are always friendly and check in frequently enough that you always have what you need without overly stopping by.The food is good and prices are very reasonable!!There's always parking and we rarely have to wait to be seated!Parking: There's plenty of free, off street parkingKid-friendliness: It's very kid friendly with a kids menu that has a decent selection of choices for kiddos!“
“Everything was awesome. Food was delicious. Went as a group of 5 and the staff handled it no problem. However, one of us ordered a burrito de asada and somehow it had asada y pollo. It had chicken in it. Though my friend didn't complain, his meal, and experience was ruined.“
“The lobby isn't open which creates some difficulties and a line backup at the drive thru window; may be caused by staffing shortages but I'm not certain. They should get kiosks to simplify indoor ordering. Otherwise, the order came out correctly and no complaints.“
“Phenomenal food, amazing staff! Definitely hands down my favorite location I've been to!!!Dietary restrictions: Very vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free friendly for anybody to be able to find a meal!Kid-friendliness: Plenty of options for the whole family, and the atmosphere is very welcoming!“
“We are from the west coast, relocated to New England, and this restaurant is sooooooo good! You won’t want to miss it.Everything is fresh.Staff is great!Good spectacular.Make it a stop?We fed 6 of us :4 boys + 1 girl for $60!Parking: This is a small restaurant on the corner of Parking is small, but you can park on the street up the road“
“We are from the west coast, relocated to New England, and this restaurant is sooooooo good! You won’t want to miss it.Everything is fresh.Staff is great!Good spectacular.Make it a stop?We fed 6 of us :4 boys + 1 girl for $60!Parking: This is a small restaurant on the corner of Parking is small, but you can park on the street up the road“
“Great service and food - we will be returning here whenever we want some good Mexican food in the area. It’s definitely our new go-to place. The staff was so friendly; they went above and beyond in their service. The food tasted fresh and, unlike many other Mexican spots we’ve tried, did not make us feel like we had a rock in our stomach after we ate (if you know what I mean.) I could taste the fresh cilantro in our salsa and the fresh lime used in our dishes. My guess is that they don’t use the heavy oils that some other places use. If we eat something with cheap palm oil in it we immediately get a stomach ache - and we did not experience that here. The food was lighter and fresher than we’ve experienced at other places. They had extensive vegetarian options. Also, the portions are big and an excellent value!Vegetarian options: A full section of the menu dedicated to vegetarian dishes.Kid-friendliness: Kids menu, kids menu activities“
“We've eaten here a few times and Los Cantaros has transformed into one of our favorite Mexican restaurants. The service, atmosphere, and food is all fantastic. The outdoor seating is the perfect setting for a few of their jumbo margaritas but the beautifully decorated interior is the next best thing.One of our new traditions when we are busy throughout the week is to treat ourselves to Sopes on Sundays. They are by far my favorite mexican dish and the crumbly masa tortillas bring me a lot of joy. The toppings aren't bad either, lol. If you are ever in the area, stop in and grab yourself a cheap meal and be treated with some of the best service on the Seacoast.“
“Super delicious but pricey for lunch. As I was asked if I wanted to add items to my burrito bowl, I wasn't told that there were extra costs. All in all I had an average size burrito bowl for $20. Clean atmosphere with some intriguing art to “
“Food, drinks, & service so consistently amazing, that I'd consider moving out this way just to have this be our "usual" Mexican restaurant, could we afford the move. It's. That. Good. !!!We've been here maybe half a dozen times in as many years. Every time we're just blown away. The margaritas are refreshing & so flavorful (try the habanero margarita with cilantro - you're welcome ?). We tried the salsa flight this last time, no idea why we've never done that before but they were all SO FLAVORFUL, & we love their thick, salty chips. ?This last time I got a tofu taco, a masa fried shrimp taco, & a pescado taco (fried). The flavor combinations were incredible...!!! So unique, perfectly balanced, unlike anything I've ever had before, in the best possible way. [$6 each for such incredible tacos is ? worth it, IMHO. Totally competitive pricing. Regularly pay $5 per taco elsewhere & they're nowhere near as good, so $6 per taco here is perfectly reasonable.]Service has always been super friendly & fast. They're always up to giving recommendations & we're never disappointed!Really my only complaint is how tight the tables are. I know it's an old Friendly's but we really feel quite squished in the booths, even with our small children with us. Would be quite uncomfortable with two adult couples in one booth. This is nit-picky though, obviously it would be a huge undertaking & a massive expense to shut down & renovate, & really, the food is so gosh-darn good that I really don't care, it's not like it's gonna keep us from going back.Their chef was nominated for a James Beard award - I believe it! ?Cannot recommend highly enough! ?“