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    Barrio

    3.5 (344 reviews)
    ModerateTacos, Cocktail Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Casual
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    Outdoor seating

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    Jeff C.

    This place rocks! Max was the best. The dude makes drink that flow! The make your own taco options are amazing. Try this place it absolutely slaps! Oh and they have soft serve margaritas see pics!

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    Adina S.

    I can't say enough great things about this spot! My friends and I were driving through Portsmouth and stopped off for lunch. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant itself is super funky, with really cool interior, but we actually decided to eat outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The patio area was great and the waitstaff made sure to check on us frequently.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The highlight of this place is the menu. Great food and amazing drinks. I love how you can customize your tacos. Even better, the prices were quite reasonable. Everything tasted delicious. If I'm ever back in the area, I'd like to return!

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    Danielle V.

    I am not sure why all the reviews seem bad but this is my favorite taco place. You get to build your own tacos and there are soooo many options, and everything is amazing. My friend is vegetarian and she said it had the most options she has ever been able to choose from. She loved her tacos. We got queso and chips and it was fantastic. The service was also amazing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe inside is super cool too.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Every time I come to Portsmouth I will go here!

    Chips and traditional guacamole.
    Steff D.

    Barrio... what happened?! We recently revisited and it was so underwhelming and so disappointing. I was initially concerned about showing up for a late lunch - there were times in the past when the wait here could be an hour plus on a sunny weekend day. There was no one in line; and, actually, half the restaurant was empty. We ordered a round of drinks. My dad said his beer tasted funny; my partner and I each got a different cocktail that somehow were the exact same color. His tasted like bitters and whiskey, mine tasted like simple syrup and whiskey. We didn't finish them. The traditional guacamole and chips were okay; the guacamole wasn't super seasoned and it seemed more like a bland avocado spread (see the ice cream scoop of it). We were only allowed one basket of chips -- in the past, they'd refill it no problem/no upcharge. I made my own tacos: #1 a flour tortilla with thai chili tofu and cilantro lime rice, cilantro and onions for toppings, and secret sauce. The tofu was inedible; the texture was so tough, I couldn't chew it. Also, you'll see it was more onions than anything else. #2 a flour tortilla with crispy sweet potato and beer braised black beans, lettuce for a topping, and dirty sauce. No flavor in the sweet potatoes which were soggy and definitely not crispy, no flavor in the black beans which were also soggy, the lettuce was scant. ^ Both the dirty sauce and the secret sauce tasted nearly identical (the dirty sauce maybe slightly hotter, though definitely not sweet as noted). The staff was also kind of rude. When we didn't want a second round of drinks, the server actually whined, "You said you were thinking about it! And now I'm back over here and you don't want anything?! I only came back because you said you were thinking about it! C'mon!" Yikes. I'm not sure I'll be coming out of my way to visit ever again.

    Kathy K.

    We had a short wait so went and walked around the cool art gallery that is attached to the restaurant. Margarita flights and tacos were excellent. Lots of choices (a bit overwhelming). I recommend the green goddess shells. House guacamole was excellent and the salsa was delicious.

    Sam M.

    Barrio is a must-stop when visiting Portsmouth! Portions are huge, food is fresh, and drinks are sneaky strong! 10/10 in my book!

    Lauren F.

    This place reminds me of an upscale chipotle... food was cool, service was friendly. Drinks were ok. The spiked pineapple shot will sneak up on you.

    Basic Taco with cola marinated steak - delicious
    Casey L.

    Let me start off by saying...I am probably the only person in the world who isn't a fan of Mexican food. My other half always complains that we don't ever go out for Mexican so we decided to give this place a try. Holy guacamole was I pleasantly surprised. Best tacos I've ever had. I really enjoyed making different styles/combos. The mimosa with tequila was an absolute delight. We sat the bar top and our bartender Jayden was very personable and her service was great. The only thing I wasn't a huge fan of was the loud music that was not my style, new rap/hip hop. We went around 11:30am so I felt that "vibe" was more for the late night crew not the lunch crew.

    Margarita Flight : Mango with smoked salt, guava, and blackberry with chili-lime
    Kimber J.

    Showed up for lunch on Friday and got a table immediately but took 40 minutes to get food. Tacos were pretty good still. I was disappointed in the $3 "side of scrambled eggs" that was maybe one egg. I know they're expensive but this just seemed silly. (See photo)

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    Delicious food as always & our server Katherine was great today! Would highly recommend!

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    Cure

    4.5
    (734 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$$

    This was one of the best meals I've had in a while. The food, the service, and the ambiance were…read moreall excellent! It was our first time here. I loved the menu from the first look. A great selection of seafood apps, and a variety of meat options in the entree section (steak, chicken, lamb, short rib, duck) and a couple of vegetarian items. Something for everyone. It was a Tuesday night and pouring rain. We arrived without a reservation. It was very busy. The bar and restaurant were full. There were two side bar seats available which we happily took while we waited for a table. We had a delicious cosmo and a glass of prosecco while we waited. The server let us know our table was ready, and we did not need to settle our bar tab before going to the table. I love that! I find it inconvenient when restaurants ask people to do that. The server even took our sopping umbrellas and put them in the umbrella stand by the door for us. So nice! We tried 2 appetizers, the Caribbean Curry Mussels and the Seared Ahi Tuna. I can't decide which one I loved more. Both were fantastic. The broth the mussels were in was so flavorful, rich, salty, not spicy, coconut deliciousness. I wanted to eat it all like a soup. There was no bread served with the mussels to soak up the broth...which I would have loved, but not having it did save me some carbs. The seared tuna was absolute perfection. Very slightly seared and served with a well dressed seaweed salad and two sauces (coulis style ) a charred jalapeño aioli and a mango coulis. For dinner we shared the arugula salad with strawberries and goat cheese (although there was very little goat cheese) in a delicious poppy seed vinaigrette, and the miso Marinaded seared salmon with sticky rice and mango salsa. The salmon was fantastic...perfectly cooked, very flavorful, the sticky rice was so delicious and chewy, and the mango salsa added sweetness. I love that they split the salad into two dishes for us. I love when restaurants do this. It's a nice touch to acknowledge the server was listening the we intend to share, and to make it easier for us to do so. And we shared a bottle of Pinot Grigio. I will be back!

    Make sure to book a reservation as this place is really busy and popular!…read more Items I ordered (as of 5/2026): - Lobster Mac and Cheese - $34 - This was really good. Fresh lobster with a great cheese combination. The crisp of the ritz crackers really brings the entire dish together. Good amount for the price. Would recommend. - Baked Artichoke Dip - $16 - Deliciously cheesy without everything feeling too heavy. Good amount of pita bread too! Would also order this again.

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    The side bar stools
    The side bar stools
    French Onion Soup
    French Onion Soup
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    Cava

    Cava

    4.3
    (430 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$$

    This little restaurant was a fantastic find on our visit to Portsmouth. It was tucked away along a…read morelittle alley and had seating outside, which was perfect because we had two dogs with us. They were very dog friendly. We had the set menu, which was four courses of small plates, and it was perfect. The food was excellent.Well prepared and delicious.. The staff were very friendly, as was the owner. I also had a whiskey and cider based cocktail, which was delicious. I would wholeheartedly recommend this wonderful restaurant for anyone in the Portsmouth New Hampshire area.

    I honestly am not sure where to start and end with my wife and l anniversary dinner at Cava this…read moreevening. My wife and I have close to or more than 1000 dining experiences in our time together. If Cava wasn't the best overall, it was an extremely close second. Our server Dan was awesome from start to finish. On point, Attentive, professional, and exceeded expectations on every level. Cava is a very intimate dining experience with a warm comfortable indoor and outdoor seating option. It is also very practical as a stop before going to the Music Hall, an important date or like us an anniversary. Cava is unlike many of the places we have visited over the years in the food category. Every course was exceptionally prepared, thoroughly thought out and professionally executed with excellent plating. I won't go into detail on every dish but suffice it to say there was enjoyment with every mouthful of every course. I ordered: Espresso Martini An Italian Pinot Grigio (with dinner) We shared the charcuterie plate First course - Mussels Second Course - Italian Meatball dish Third Course - Braised Flank Steak Fourth Course - Torte My wife ordered: A wonderful Rum with blackberry cocktail An Italian Pinot Grigio(with dinner) First Course- Warm Potato Soup Second Course- Stuffed and wrapped dates Third Course- Shrimp with Polenta Fourth Course- Blueberry Cheesecake

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    Downstairs bar
    Downstairs bar
    Basque-style cheesecake
    Basque-style cheesecake
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    Louie's

    4.8
    (13 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    I love discovering restaurants that support local farmers and butchers and make everything from…read morescratch. You can truly taste the difference, especially in the fresh homemade pasta. The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and perfect for a relaxing meal. We ordered three appetizer-sized pasta dishes so we could try a variety, and every one of them was outstanding. Our favorite was the clam pasta with its bright, citrusy sauce--it was absolutely delicious. The lamb stew parppadelle was flavorful, although a little saltier than we prefer. We finished with dessert, and they were just as impressive as the rest of the meal. I'm so glad we discovered this gem during our visit to Portsmouth. It's exactly the kind of restaurant we love and one I'd happily return to.

    Great atmosphere, great food, great cocktails but the prices were far too steep for what you're…read moregetting. To clarify, the cocktail prices and entree prices were fair. Do NOT order the charcuterie. $9 for a single slice of cheese (some varieties of which you could purchase at market basket) or for a single piece of prosciutto. Absolutely absurd. And charging for bread and butter is kind of....different. Additionally, and not unimportantly, the music they were playing was so loud it made it difficult to hear people at our own table. And the air conditioner made the room extremely cold. Overall, could have been a better experience for the prices we paid (about $500 with tip for 4 people).

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    Portsmouth restaurant wine craft cocktails pasta boston portland kittery sommelier james beard italian charcuterie cheese west end best chef
    Portsmouth restaurant wine craft cocktails pasta boston portland kittery sommelier james beard italian charcuterie cheese west end best chef
    Lamb, flank steak and smashed potatoes
    Lamb, flank steak and smashed potatoes
    Portsmouth restaurant wine craft cocktails pasta boston portland kittery sommelier james beard italian charcuterie cheese west end best chef

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    Moxy

    Moxy

    4.1
    (474 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    We made a same-day reservation at Moxy, not knowing it was restaurant week. The interior was cozy…read moreand colorful, and we were seated in the upstairs area, so we had a balcony view of the bar. For drinks, I got a glass of Malbec (which was very nice), but they also had many enticing cocktails and mocktails. The restaurant week menu consisted of 4 pre-fixe courses. For the first course, I chose the Salmon Tartare, which was fresh and tasty. It wasn't very salty, which I appreciated. I also tried my friend's carrot soup, which had a nice creamy texture with crunchy peas for contrast. For the second course, I chose the Mushroom Labneh. This one was awesome! Next was the Chicken Thigh, which was so juicy and paired well with the garlic sour cream. I also loved my dessert - Griddled Corn Muffins with wild blueberry compote. Service was friendly and seamless, and we left full and happy. Highly recommend for dinner!

    Restaurant Week in Portsmouth was the perfect opportunity to try out Moxy. Plus an added bonus of…read more$42 for a 4-course meal made it more interesting. We found street parking close to the restaurant so that was great while paying close attention to the fact that street parking is not free in the area until 8 pm. I made a reservation and we were seated right away after we entered the restaurant. Our table was situated on the first floor so the area was small but we had enough space between table to have a private conversation. I started out with salmon tartare and it was my least favorite of all. I found the pita to taste somewhat stale and I ended up not eating it. Salmon was good but I did not find that cream cheese added to the dish. It might be a matter of personal preference but I wished I started out with something else from the menu. My shrimp scampi was delicious and I would come back for this dish. Pasta and sauce were great and shrimp were a nice size. I then went with the beef stew. I found the pastry to be somewhat salty but it balanced with the stew that was slightly underseasoned. Maybe it was intended to be that way. It was a decent dish overall. I loved the strawberry panna cotta. Their rhubarb chutney was beautiful and the dish was a great way to end my meal. I would come back to this restaurant in the future to try out their regular menu.

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    Inside
    Pulled pork tapa
    Pulled pork tapa
    Salmon tartare

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