I've had nothing but excellent experiences coming to barrio, until our sever alexis, only came over…read moreonce to bring our food. tried to say corporate said she can't split our check so she didn't have to do anything. had other people come over to us so she didn't. and the place was not busy at all. my absolute worst waiting experience ever. indisputable worst server I've ever seen and 100% has made first time customs there last time.

Busy and sometimes a little slow but vibe and overall experience was great! Food is excellent…read morealso.

Tyler's taco truck is the real deal. Best authentic tacos on the Seacoast. We're from Mexico, and…read morehave yet to find tacos this authentic up here. We have one less reason for traveling down to Boston now! We'll be back next week!

Excellent!! Probably the best quality Mexixan food in the area. The $17 taco plate was a lot for…read moreone and not enough for two. It's a bit expensive but I'd rather pay more for good food than eat the crappy food you get from the chips and salsa restaurants

I don't know if we hit this place on a good day or what but the food was fantastic. I don't…read moreunderstand a lot of the reviews. If you've ever had Mexican especially tacos this is one of the closest places I have tasted to Texas or California tacos. I got the barbacoa tacos and it was cooked to perfection, the tacos were stuffed and filling and I left full but wishing I had room for more. I'll be back to this place on my way through Kittery!

Our family was visiting Kittery and spotted this Mexican restaurant, and we were excited to give it…read morea try. Unfortunately, the experience didn't live up to expectations. The service from Teresa was good -- she was friendly and attentive throughout our visit. Unfortunately, the food was extremely disappointing. The meats were some of the worst parts of the meal. The chorizo and steak on the nachos were tough and unpleasant, the carnitas tacos were so dry they were more like jerky, and the ground beef lacked even basic seasoning. The chips served with both the salsa and nachos seemed stale, almost as if they had been fried days earlier. They were incredibly hard -- hard enough that you genuinely worried about breaking a tooth. We came in excited to try something new, but sadly left very disappointed. Honestly one of the worst restaurants we've ever eaten at. I never write reviews, but felt compelled!

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!

Stopped in between lunch and dinner to meet up with a friend. They have a large outdoor seating…read morearea, a huge bar that takes up much of the inside and booth seating along the outside walls. We chose to sit at the bar. A basket of tortilla chips and salsa was brought and we ordered beverages. We sat and chatted for a couple of hours. The restaurant was mostly empty during our visit with a few lunch diners still in house who left during our stay. Once we had drinks, the bartender was not in sight. They did come by once to ask if we would like to order another beverage. Our pre-paid parking time was running out and we needed to run. Could not find our bartender. We sorted that out and were able to get back to our cars as the parking maid was making the rounds. Portsmouth does not mess around with paid parking! The interior is festive Mexican. Single bathrooms for Female, Male and family, so 3 total restrooms. Parking is paid city lots. Entrance is up a set of steps. Outdoor dining in a pedestrian area.

My friend's & I wanted to come here to try out their soft serve Margarita & wanted to sit outside…read more We went up to the hostess station & once we were finally greeted (a little bit of a wait) & told the young girl she said "we can't sit you outside, do you want to go inside?" & I immediately said "no." There were a couple of empty tables so not sure why we couldn't sit outside?? But she then says "oh, I found you a table!" lol Service took forever....soooooooo SLOW it was painful. It was busy & I saw @ least 3 servers and peeps running out food. Our waitress was very nice, Sophie but the wait for EVERYTHING was torture. Menus, silverware & chips and salsa did come out quickly but we weren't there to eat. Their salsa was horrible, it was sooo thin & tasted like a cheap spaghetti sauce or like a can of tomatoes puréed. Thumbs down for that. Our soft serve margaritas were super cute & colorful but also really, really small & for $13 not worth the $$$$. Those took forever to come out. She brought 2 out @ first & we had to wait for the machine to make more to get the other 2. It didn't taste like a margarita but tasted like an italian ice, a very sour one. This isn't on the menu, you have to ask for it. We ventured off to another Mexican bar to try their's out which was huge, creamy & tasted like a Margarita. We spent way more time in this place than we wanted to due to the very slow service. I doubt I will be back here to even try out their food, sorry guys......maybe inside the service may have been quicker?

Street is a long-time favorite that I have neglected to review. We came down to Portsmouth for a…read moreconcert and we wisely decided to go to Street! The decor is funky, fun, and welcoming with cool music playing in the background. Our server had a bunch of tables to take care of, but we never felt neglected and she was super cheerful, too. We shared the crispy rice cake with the added bonus of Mexican grilled cheese on top of it. My partner really enjoyed her bountiful and large Cobb Salad. I had the Porchetta sandwich which was tender and juicy and piping hot! Street is tucked in the back of a sorta strip mall, but it's worth your effort to find it!

We were looking for a lunch spot while in Portsmouth and found the Street. What a great place with…read moregood food. A globally inspired menu and I loved that they had 'fake chicken' as an option. The Shanghai chicken sandwich with the fake chicken was very good. I liked the combination of the chicken, slaw and dressing. It wasn't too large and included chips had some zing. The only "miss" for us was the Subarashii fries. There was just too much food for an app portion and it was drowning in sauce. The decor was cool and inspired.

Not too loud. The music is at the right volume. The food is great. And the service is adequate…read more You can't go wrong here. Whether you come for drinks (and the chips and dip [they do have a spicy version of salsa]), or if you come to dine. The options are good. You can easily stay fpr apps and transition into dinner! The bar may not be as big as desired, but I was able to transition from table to bar, once others cleared out. the bartender was very accommodating, and the food was ON POINT!!! had I known that this place was in Downtown Portsmouth from the get go, I may just have come here FIRST!!! You can't miss with Howling Wolf! by and large the better "mexican" joint anywhere!

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.

I love Lexie's! I'm lucky enough to live within walking distance to this location, and have been…read moreseveral times. Every time, the burgers and fries are delicious and the employees are friendly and helpful. The seating is limited so definitely try to go during non peak hours if you have a group. I've only had trouble getting a table here once though. The parking lot is also not too big, although that's never been an issue for me. Lexies has monthly specials which have always been amazing in my experience. My favorite one had to be the deviled egg burger - hoping it makes an appearance on the menu again soon!!

Found this family owned restaurant on Yelp and decided to give it a try. It's small, seating only…read more20 at most. They were busy with takeout orders the whole time I was there. The food was all excellent and a great price point. The burger was tasty and I enjoyed trying the poblano pepper rings for the first time. The highlight was the chocolate chip cookie ice cream Sandwich at the end. I love that they froze the cookie so it kept its form longer and made it possible to eat. Will definitely come back again.

Duck spring rolls and two fish tacos were delicious and perfect. The duck rolls came with a dipping…read moresauce but were seasoned and meaty enough on their own. The fish tacos had a freshly made tortilla and the perfect amount of crispy slaw and fish and juice. Two very nice treats

ParkD is an "eclectic eatery" that opened in Rye, New Hampshire in June 2022. It was founded by…read moreculinary couple Ben Solomon and Sarah Blanchette. From a young age, Ben took an interest in cooking and often helped his mother around the kitchen. He graduated from the culinary program at Lakes Region Community College in 2010. He relocated to Portsmouth, known for its bustling restaurant scene, and began working under chef Julie Cutting Kelly at Brazo Restaurant. Once Kelly left to open Cure Restaurant, Ben took over as head chef. He would continue to work at various Portsmouth restaurants over the years. In 2018, Ben and Sarah purchased and opened their own food truck on Islington Street which they dubbed "Wrap Shack". After finding success with the truck, the couple decided to open their own brick & mortar eatery in nearby Rye. The menu at ParkD features a variety of chef plates, sandwiches, tacos, salads, soups and various appetizers. The drink menu also features an eclectic selection of craft beer, cider, wine, cocktails and mocktails. My family and I stopped for lunch at ParkD this past summer while we were on our way to Maine for a summer getaway. We were looking for a good lunch spot in Rye, and ParkD came highly recommended on Yelp. We really liked the vibe at the cozy eatery. The staff were super friendly and accommodating. After looking over the menu, I had the "Pork Belly Grilled Cheese" (fontina, gouda, gruyere cheese blend, fried pork belly, arugula, tuscan white, wine/ chips), my wife had the "Fried Cheese" (Mexican fried cheese, arugula, tomato, pickled onion & cilantro, chipotle aioli, ciabatta, w/ sweet potato fries), our older son had the "Tay's Tenders" (w/ fries), and our younger son had the "Kids Mac & Cheese" (w/ chips). I loved how my sandwich was an excellent balance between the crispiness from the bread and pork belly and the gooeyness from the delicious cheese blend. My wife and I both thought that our sandwiches packed a lot of flavor from the ingredients. I washed my sandwich down with a draft pour of the locally-produced Great Rhythm Brewing's "Squeeze" (IPA). We barely heard a peep from our sons, so they must have really liked their food. We're happy that we discovered ParkD and we highly recommend them to anyone visiting the area!

Great post dinner spot for a cigar and extremely relaxed atmosphere. Bartenders are always…read moreexcellent! Tonight's excellence is Annalie. She is just as great as Kate! Very highly recommended.

Was greeted enthusiastically by the bartender at the door. I asked if I needed to purchase a cigar…read moreupstairs or if they had a selection downstairs. There was a humidor where I selected a My Father cigar. There was a fine selection of single malt scotches available and I got a nice pour. Enjoyed my cigar peacefully and left a generous tip. I live on n Vermont and don't know when I'll be back but i will keep this place in mind if venture this far south. Highly recommended!!!