This restaurant should be known as: home of the largest margaritas on the planet!…read more It's a beautiful space. Even though the server was clearly shortstaffed, he was kind and attentive. I had the shrimp burrito, and it was outstanding... with a hint of mango in it! My husband had the short rib burrito, which he enjoyed very much. They were so big and filling, we both had leftovers for lunch the next day!

Howling Wolf Taqueria used to be a quaint book bar that we loved, where you could get drinks, read…read morebooks, and play board games. We were shocked to walk in and see that the book bar was replaced by a super trendy chain restaurant. Nevertheless, we decided to give it a try. We were just in time for happy hour, and ordered a happy hour marg and three tacos. Our marg was very sweet, weak, and they forgot the salted rim we asked for. It was also served in a pub cup, and I thought they could've tried harder with the presentation given this is supposed to be a taqueria. We ordered one shrimp, one beef, and one al pastor taco. Each taco was quite expensive ($5-$6 for one taco). The steak and pork tacos were quite dry, and the steak taco only came with onions and cilantro. For how expensive the tacos were, there wasn't much meat in them. It felt like we were getting tacos from a diner, not a restaurant that specializes as a taqueria. Also it was very empty inside; the restaurant is huge but it was just us and one other family. Overall I feel like Portsmouth is the wrong place to put a chain restaurant, especially one that isn't serving great food, and it kind of ruins the quaint vibe of the town. The only reason I won't give this one star is because our waitress was very kind and attentive. We brought our baby and she was very patient and understanding when he became a bit fussy.

FOOD was excellent !!!! Will most definitely be back…read more Even though we got the wrong quesadillas our waitress, Jo, made it right, gave us the correct ones to go, which we gladly accepted Drinks and bartender not so excellent Bartender has a bad attitude. A chip on his shoulder Dealt with him before at a different establishment Comfortable small space

Always fresh and the staff is great! It's a staple place for us!!!!!!!!!…read more***************

Vida cantina hit the spot for me, as someone who just moved here from southern CA and has been…read moremissing the Mexican food we get down there! You walk in and the vibe is fun, colorful, and eclectic. It reminded me of a classic Mexican restaurant with a tasteful, funky modern touch. My watermelon margarita was incredible and we got the salsa trio that had a good mix of spicy mango salsa, a mild but flavorful green salsa, and fresh pico de gallo style. The chips did taste homemade but if not still enjoyed the thicker corn style chip you don't usually find in restaurants! We each got 3 street tacos and all were great, even the sweet potato taco! The chicken was chopped a bit thick for street taco style but it was still great flavor, and rice was a bit salty but not unbearable. The service was also incredible, I love a restaurant that boxes up your leftovers for you and our server was super super attentive and friendly. We will be back!!

Ambiance is great! Lively interior with a wraparound bar and lots of booth seating…read more In terms of service, the host was not very attentive. We (parents and a toddler) arrived hungry after driving two hours and had a hard time getting his attention at times. We arrived before 6pm on a Friday but still there was a wait. Once we were seated, the server was pretty prompt and really friendly, though generally service was somewhat slow with a wait for food. We were waiting almost an hour for entrees and about to change our order to to-go because of stress with our exhausted toddler, but of course that's when the food arrived. We had to shovel it in and leave. The food was the most disappointing part. The chips are clearly not homemade. The salsa didn't have much flavor, and the guacamole was a huge letdown. It had a dull green color and very "slop" style texture (think sour cream texture, not chunky like real guac) that all pointed to store bought / not fresh. I had the chicken enchiladas, and the sides of rice (so salty) and beans (very soupy) brought down an already undesirable dish. The enchiladas were cooked nicely but far too cheesy. The green sauce was nearly tasteless, the red sauce is what made it all edible. Wouldn't ever really come back here. I wish I could say something more positive!

I can't believe I lived around the block from HiFi Burritos for this long without trying it. On one…read morehand, I'm grateful because if I'd discovered it sooner, I'd probably be 50 pounds heavier. The food is absolutely incredible. Even though the menu is packed with fresh, healthy options, the portions are generous and everything is so good that self-control becomes a real challenge. Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, a dedicated carnivore, a health nut, or just someone who loves great food, there's something here for you. The atmosphere is equally impressive. The space has a laid-back vibe with eclectic decor, friendly staff, and the kind of energy that makes you want to hang out for a while. They also serve beer and carry Maine Root sodas, which was a huge bonus. Great food, great people, great prices, and huge portions. HiFi Burritos has officially earned a spot on my regular rotation.

We enjoyed our meal at Hifi burrito. Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable about ingredients…read more The decor was cute and vibe HiFi. We got 2 burritos, queso and a space cowboy cookie. Our food was good. We enjoyed it. It did feel as something was missing seasoning wise. Maybe salt? We couldn't put our finger on it. It was a good lunch and I'm grateful we were able to find a burrito place that hit the spot. Ohh the cookie was really good as well! I thought about it the whole next day.

We stopped by for lunch and enjoyed the beautiful outdoor setting. Great views with fast and…read morefriendly service. We tried the chicken salad sandwich which had a delicious and generous portion with real flavorful chicken meat at a fair price. Our waitress suggested the truffle fries, but sadly a disappointment. They came to the table cold and a bit soggy. Unfortunately the restaurant suddenly became packed and our waitress never returned to check. She apologized for the fries, said she would let the kitchen know, and removed the charge from our bill. Handled well, and sometimes things happen. This place holds promise and despite being served an order of old cold fries, we will return and give them another shot.

Located at the Safe Harbor Marina Wentworth By The Sea, Great Island Eatery is a seasonal open air…read moreand outside low-key restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with fantastic views of the marina waterfront. They offer full service dine-in and takeout. This place is not to be confused with another Great Island Eatery in Maine. For breakfast, they serve breakfast sandwiches, acai bowls and coffee. For lunch/dinner, they serve up salads, sandwiches, fish tacos, crab cakes, lobster rolls, fried seafood plates, chicken tenders, hot dogs, shrimp cocktail, oysters, and cold drinks from the cooler. They also serve Memories Ice Cream, beer, wine, liquor, and mixed drinks. The prices are moderate high. The seating areas are open air (seat yourself) with covered table seating in the eatery, adjacent patio table seating, a canopy covered table seating section along the waterfront and adjacent picnic table seating. I stopped by Great Island Eatery (NH) for a quick dinner. I sat myself at a table in The Eatery since the waterfront seating was full. I was given a laminated menu and a plastic cup of cold water. I went with the Fish & Chips ($19 plus tax), which came out to me about 6 minutes later, served in a paper takeout box with plenty of crispy salted golden fries (small pieces), house slaw, a good sized piece of deep fried haddock and lemon wedge. The haddock was hot and had a very crispy oily light breading (panko), dipping into the provided tartar sauce. There was also a ketchup squeeze bottle at the table which I definitely needed for the salted fries. The shredded slaw had a vinegary taste and pretty decent. After I finished everything, the server arrived with a Square portable electronic payment block which you pay for your check by card electronically. The check total was $20.62 with tax and before tip. Overall, the fish & chips were pretty good and I had a great view of the waterfront, even from my seat in the Eatery. NOTE: The nearby gravel/paved parking lot configuration is very short-sighted and poorly thought out, by limiting parking for folks who only want to patronize the waterfront marina restaurant outside of a gated parking area for marina members with plenty of open spots. It was difficult trying to leave as folks waiting to park were blocking exiting vehicles.

This has become our go to spot for Mexican on the Seacoast, so much so that my boyfriend drops in…read moreafter work once a week and sits at the bar to enjoy a margarita and a meal, and chat with the owner Jorge who you can often find working behind the bar. I must say that Jorge makes some great margaritas that taste very well balanced. I usually try a different one every time and I've never been disappointed. Of course, they bring out complimentary chips and salsa which always hits the spot. Boyfriend likes to get a side of queso and some hot sauce too. I typically end up getting the street tacos here. The plate comes with five tortillas topped with your choice of two proteins and a side of both red and green salsa. It took me a little while to figure out the best combination of meat for the tacos. While the birria tastes solid, it causes the tortillas to fall apart easily, so if you want some of that I'd go for the quesabirria tacos. I was getting the carnitas for a while, but it wasn't always the most consistent as some days it didn't taste as good but other days it tasted fantastic. In my opinion, the go to meat combination for the street tacos is the pollo adobo and the al pastor, as they both have flavorful marinades and the meat itself tastes good as well. While I understand that New Hampshire isn't exactly known for having amazing Mexican food, I've found that this place is solid for the area. Fun atmosphere, nice people and generous portions of food that will fill you up.

I went back after my 1 star review. The weather was perfect and we sat outside, there were lots of…read morewell behaved dogs. They patio has been upgraded with a new fence and nice lighting. I had the Pollo con mole which actually wasn't bad. It was typical of lower end Mexican restaurants where they crank out meals to coat the belly for a few giant margaritas. The service was exceptionally slow despite a huge number of waitstaff and runners. Prices are reasonable and the ambiance is quite nice.

Food was a disappointment but the friendly staff with a good sense of humor almost made up for it…read more Margaritas were also sub-par but as a large group we still had a good time.

Amazing Food and Margs Great local spot. Consistently good. Anything smothered with cheese on top,…read moreI'm in!

We have not been since they changed owners and felt they deserved a chance to shine. They did…read more Way parking in site and plenty of seating options in dining area or the bar to watch a game or two. The staff is very attentive and the whole meal experience was great. The menu was a bit different than other typical Mexican restaurant. Many options. I went with the chicken enchiladas and they were yummy. There was a review earlier saying warm chips would make the experience. Good news the chips were warm. Great for small or larger groups. We loved it too much and ate it all way to fast. Worth the visit.

Thought this place was great! Friendly service. Food was…read morevery good. Very fresh! Warm chips would put this place over the top