My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stop here for dinner. Service was fantastic and quick. Food…read morewas delicious! Hard to find economical meals in this area, and this was perfect. Highly recommend!

Best fajitas I've had in Maine. Their salsa is delicious as well. I went on a Monday evening and…read morethe special of the day was a margarita. It was huge and refreshing!

We had great service on a Friday for lunch. I had a side taco and beans. My friend had the…read morechimichanga. It tasted more like a burrito with red sauce on it. I couldn't tell that the shell was fried. I wasn't a fan of the salsa. It tasted like it had some vinegar in it, which made it tangy. I liked the thin warm chips. Everything was fresh. Free Street parking is available. Overall, it was good.

Went to Margaritas with a friend who lives in the area and frequents the restaurant. We sat in…read morethe restaurant but noticed a lively bar with football shown on multiple tvs. On a busy Sunday evening, the restaurant only had two servers so was unable to seat all the tables. My friend and I each had margarita. Hers was a classic and mine was black cherry. Tasty drinks with the right amount of alcohol. They were out of carnitas, however the food we ordered (shrimp tacos and a chicken dish) were delicious and of the proper proportions. The fried ice cream was amazing.

Loved the interior as soon as we walked in. A nod to the feel of an old speakeasy, rich wood tones…read moreand a faux brick ceiling, it was fun and right out of a movie. I loved how all of the bartenders and servers seemed to pitch in and help out. There was never the feeling like anyone was focused on just their job. They were all focused on making sure the patrons had what they needed. I was here on a Tuesday evening with my husband and 2 kids, 6 and 10. They don't print a kids menu but readily offer options of burgers, grilled cheese, mac and cheese, pasta with marinara, and pasta with butter and parmesan. My kids had mac and cheese and buttered pasta, which with homemade rigatoni noodles, we packed the leftovers. For cocktails, we had The Balcony is Closed, a delightful gin and lemon cocktail but the honey beer syrup balances it and the chili oil gives it a kick of a finish. I have gin cocktails wherever I go, and I've traveled and eaten far and wide. This is one of my top 3 most memorable gin drinks. We also tried The Assault Continues, smoky and earthy; not my favorite but for my smoky scotch loving husband, it hit the spot. Of course, we had to try the tuna nachos. I feel like so many restaurants try to do tuna nachos and it's been there, done that. But you haven't had THESE tuna nachos. They're spectacular. The ingredients on the menu speak for themselves but they finally got the ratio and presentation just right. It's a work of art. The caprese was also delicious, the stracciatella and pistachios playing nicely off each other. Dinners were rigatoni with short rib, and the halibut. The rigatoni was delicious. The halibut was out of this world. Perfect sear, perfectly cooked halibut in a corn cream sauce or nage, the summer succotash, fresh corn, crisp bacon, salty caviar. I really proverbially licked the plate with my fork. It was special and incredibly well executed. Not to mention the blueberry pie bar and carrot cake were also delicious. Both disappeared in a matter of seconds. We didn't have to fight for or pay through the nose for parking in downtown Bar Harbor for this wonderful dinner. Get the free parking in several lots in town. The city hall parking lot is directly behind the restaurant building. If you like to eat on a budget, this spot may not be for you, but if you enjoy great food and cocktails, I really think the prices are comparable to what you'd pay in other more populated areas. The food is a diamond in the rough.

The appetizers were excellent!…read more We ordered mussels which were tasty and generous, could have been is own meal. If it was served with crusty bread instead of a thick slice of toasted bread, it would have been perfect. The nachos were unique and delicious with generous toppings and ahi tuna... also could have been a meal by itself... chef's kiss to those two items! Our entrees were a dish called Gnudi- which if you don't know what they are(we didn't and when we looked it up, it said it is similar to gnocchi- IT ISN'T!!!) ask before you order, if you've never had it, it's very unique and we didn't care for it at all... there was no recourse given by the restaurant... make sure you know what it is!! Our other entree was rigatoni that was topped with ricotta and short rib sauce, shredded cheese... it was tasty, but very pricey for a bowl of pasta... To make a reservation, you need to give a credit card and if you don't show up, your card is charged $25 per person. The service was friendly until we didn't like the Gnudi... then it was a little weird... It was fine, but not exceptional... Cold bottles of water are given to the table and refreshed as necessary. The restroom is not kept up, could use shine attention, a little elbow grease to clean it. They are on Facebook and offer specials on their burgers.

Great authentic Mexican food. Great service! The deck was a good spot to people watch during the…read moremeal.

Mexican Food in Maine? Absolutely!…read more We found this amazing Mexican spot right in the middle of downtown Bar Harbor, and let me tell you the location couldn't be better! Families were walking by, live music was playing across the street, and people were sitting barefoot on the grass trying to stay grounded. Meanwhile, we were being spiritually guided by the smell of Mexican food coming from Salsa Verde Grill. It pulled us in like a tractor beam! We started with the fresh guacamole, blue corn chips, and their Christmas sauce a combination of red and green sauce. Oh man Christmas came early! That sauce was so good I almost asked for it in a cup with a straw. My wife ordered the steak burrito, and it was so big she couldn't finish it. Imagine that! I ordered the enchiladas topped with a fried egg, refried beans, and rice. Oh boy, I was stuffed but somehow kept eating like I was training for the Mexican Food Olympics. Our daughter ordered the same thing as Dad, but hers was smothered in that delicious holiday sauce. She couldn't finish hers either. My wife and daughter are a couple of wimps! Or maybe I'm just a big-backed roly-poly with no quit in me. The food was flavorful, the portions were generous, and the atmosphere was perfect. We absolutely recommend Salsa Verde Grill when visiting Bar Harbor. Come hungry, wear stretchy pants, and don't blame me when that Christmas sauce has you licking the plate. Bye-bye now!

This was our last stop before heading home from Deer Isle and we couldn't have chosen a better…read morespot. As connoisseurs of Mexican food, it's oftentimes a little dicey to try new places, but other reviews convinced us. The counter and grill are in a colorful space, letting you know that the food will be colorful, too. Not just in taste, but because of the vibrant local fresh ingredients. There are picnic tables scattered around, plus a screened area, and a big sand pit and swingset for the kiddos. My crab quesadilla was amazing, made better by the side salad, guacamole, and cabbage salad. We also has a carnitas and a carne asasa burrito, which were stuffed full of tasty ingredients. While they don't sell alcoholic drinks, you can get them at the close by store and have them with your meal, or BYOB. But their selection of non alcoholic drinks is plenty! And amazing ice cream sandwiches. Check their hours, since they might be seasonal.

Staff was very friendly and the property was so beautifully kept and relaxing. We didn't have to…read morewait too long for our food, even with there being a line. Our food was presented beautifully and well cooked. The tortilla for the tacos tasted good, but was a little thick for my taste. And the black beans were well cooked but had no flavor. We didn't LOVE all of the salsas from the bar - they added such a burst of flavor to everything and the pickled onions were a nice touch. We would definitely try it again!

Stopped in during afternoon for a margarita and nachos. Nachos were the strangest thing. Ground…read morebeef, tortillas and queso. No green onion. No olives. No tomatoes or salsa. Almost zero flavor. Looked really unappealing. We ordered a side of guacamole but that didn't save it. Tasteless and visually ugly. I've included a picture but the red sauce was applied by us and came with the chips when we sat down. 1/2 pitcher of margs were good

This restaurant came highly recommended to me for Taco Tuesday dinner. I will try again as Lunch…read moreWednesday really wasn't good. Arrived at 11:30 and the parking lot was empty. It did fill up by the time I left (around 12:30). Was seated promptly in a booth, menu with silverware was provided. Menu is huge, took me a while to find the page with lunch specials. (Might have been nice to point it out.) I ordered the chicken burrito lunch special. Chips and salsa came quickly as did a soda. When lunch came, it was just placed and the waiter came and asked "how it was." My response was I haven't tried it yet. The enchilada was mostly rice, with some chicken, and the cheese sauce on the top was COLD. Pretty much the worst enchilada I remember. I ate 1/2 and waited for the waiter to come so I could get a check. English was a struggle for my waiter. I asked for $1 back from my $20 to cover lunch and tip. Said it a couple times, and he eventually just brought me full change to let me leave a tip. Normally, I would have just rounded up and left the $20, but it was just so bad I couldn't. There were many in the restaurant when I left so I'm going to hope I just picked the wrong item. Maybe I'll try again on a Tuesday night.

Kiwi margarita is my favorite! Amazing happy hour specials and good food. Would recommend the…read morebirria tacos!

Had dinner here. Very cool vibe and employees are friendly. Menu is good but who could resist the…read moreTuesday night specials! Soft tacos were good and even though the margarita is the house special, it was still good. Nightly specials are hard to resist.

A little unassuming taco place down Cottage St, a side street in the heart of Bar Harbor. We loved…read moreour lunch so much we went back the next day. I had the marinated chicken burrito bowl both days. There was an abundance of chicken, beans, rice, salsa, & crema.. I requested no cheese. The 2nd day I requested extra lettuce, and got more crispy fresh lettuce, the way I like it. So tasty& healthy. My husband had the 3 tacos with the side of beans & rice. He loved the chicken and the beef tacos. The first day he chose veggie for his 3rd and the sweet potato the next day. Those were ok, but he preferred the meat ones. Both days the servers were cheerful, friendly, and attentive. Among the sea of heavier, expensive food options in Bar Harbor, Langosta is a welcome option for something less expensive but fresh, hot, & tasty. They also have a variety of margaritas that we haven't tried yet.

I'm writing the review while in the restaurant it was so good, specially I had heard that mexican…read morefood on the east coast was alright. We were seated right away and were greeted with a big welcoming smile by Diana. She took real good care of us. My husband was the one eating here so he ordered the vegan chorizo tacos and the sweet potato tacos (mix 3) with a side of guac and rice and beans. The guac was superrrrr fresh and perfect balanced flavors! The beans were surprisingly flavorful and the tacos were delicious too! Kudos to the chef! The decor is welcoming with plenty seating. Would surely recommend for anyone looking for some vegetarian food for sure!

Amazing! Are there twice while in Maine because it was so good! Lobster roll is where it's at!read more

Absolutely delicious! Arrived at 11:30am on. a Thursday and…read moresnagged the second to last table. Beware it's very small so you may have to wait but it's so worth it. Bonus is you have great river views. My colleague and I had the lobster roll hot with butter and it was incredible. Huge delicious pieces of lobster. And the fries were fresh and perfectly crunchy. I have nothing bad to say! Everything was so good, we each got a lobster grilled cheese to go for later. Parking- free spots in front.

The service was excellent. The food was not what I was expecting. Bland. I knew it would be…read moreTexMex, but this was so, so bland, and oddly presented. The salsa seemed sweet, like canned spaghetti sauce mixed with onion. The jalepeno poppers had zero heat and they were clearly from a frozen bag. Uniform in shape and size ...industrial. The center cheese was cold. I ordered the chicken fajitas and was presented with 3 whole chicken tenderloins on a grill plate with a tiny amount of green peppers and onions. Very little spice, no salt, bland, bland, bland. The cheese was not Cotija, it was shredded Monterey Jack I think. I tasted no chili, no cumin, no herbs. The rice resembled Southern dirty rice...not Mexican rice. I had to ask for cilantro amd lime. I was given about 1 teaspoon full of cilantro in a plastic cup, and 3 thin slices of lime from the bar. The service was great: my server was kind, attentive, and on point. 5 stars for service. 2 stars for food. It wasn't "bad," it just wasn't great or even close to TexMex or Mexican. Very bland, not freshly made on site...just meh. Reminded me of what one might serve in a school cafeteria or nursing home on "International Day."

Dry, flavorless, and overpriced, this place is a hard no. No sauce, lunchroom sides, and no flavor…read moreor seasoning