By far the best Mexican food around. They are fast paced and very kind. The food is worth the long…read moreride every time.

Parking is scarce, we were the only ones in line but the one person trying to manage everything…read morewhile two other workers just stood around was busy. We were not greeted for at least 5 minutes while standing to order. We ordered a burrito, a bowl, and Birria. The food was quickly made, burrito bowl was a hefty portion but lacked flavor. The birria lacked flavor as well. The guac was downright acidic and not good. We have tried both the Epping location and here and we will not return.

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.

Poor service, fair food…read more Nobody really cares about how this restaurant is run. Server told us he had no recommendations as he hated the place Getting our order heard took way too long and getting it took longer No on cleared our table ( a big mistake) Would not suggest this poorly run restaurant at all. Owner get it together

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

Our first time trying Santiago's and we thought it was good. The room is nice and comfortable and…read morewe had fast and friendly service from our waitress and the kitchen. This is a simple menu and seemingly most everybody in the restaurant seemed to be ordering tacos. We tried the steak, chicken and fish tacos. We thought the steak was the strongest, followed by the fish taco. Portion was generous, especially for the modest price. The sides of rice and beans were small, and frankly not very flavorful. Oddly, no chips and salsa were offered, nor could they be purchased on the menu. We did see fresh made guacamole offered on the menu, but it was served with pita chips, and while I love pita chips, I don't think I would want them with guac. They do offer garlic bread, which makes me think Italian and not tacos. So there are certainly some quirks in this menu. I also had the house margarita which was not bad, but not exactly what was expected based on the ingredients listed on the menu. It seemed to be made with some kind of a sour mix, as it was served with a foamy top, usually an indicator of a mix. Overall we enjoyed our dinner, and would try this place again, despite the couple of things we felt odd with the menu.

Our dinner this past Monday was completely spur of the moment, and what I loved most was having the…read moreopportunity to chat with the owners about the restaurant, that they were actively making food/taking photos...100% in the process of becoming a restaurant that has their stamp on it. I've given 3 stars because they're in the midst of doing so much menu-wise, ingredient wise (my husband asked for pineapple salsa and although there was none that day, there would be once the pineapples were delivered). I do think that the photos will give you a very true idea of the food...So please visit this newest choice in Hampton. Support local! (Note: We were encouraged to describe what it was that we'd like off if the menu and they'd try to make it! )

The service was impeccable. 17 year old Jensen has more customer service skills than most adults!…read moreWe came one month after the grand opening to ensure they worked out the kinks. The decor is kitschy. The windowsill next to me was covered in a diorama of a beach scene. However, the best dives are not much different. There aren't any hot sauces other than the two homemade ones that were run of the mill. I wish they had spicier option! I prefer vinegar-based hot sauces, unlike the house options. Next time I'll BYOHS :-) We tried the famous pupusa. It was actually quite good but soaked in oil. At least 75% of the weight of each pupusa was canola. The sauce was ok. We tried the tacos. They were over generous with the meat. The carnitas meat was a bit dry and not marinated enough. Even when doused with sauce it was a chore to eat. The carne asada flavor was excellent but the meat was rubbery, likely precooked and reheated. The churros were fine, especially for the price. I am giving 4 stars instead of 3 because of the overall experience, wonderful hospitality, and reasonable price. I would return and try some other dishes once they complete the outdoor seating area.

The quality of the food and the portion sizes has us returning frequently. The staff is friendly…read moreand welcoming.

I'll start with the salsa and chips. Salsa was basically tomato juice with chopped onions. No heat…read morewhat so ever. Stale reheated chips. Wife ordered "Street Tacos". Bland and dry chicken. She ate less than 1/2 of one and quit. Waitress picked up the other two, but didn't ask why she didn't eat them. I'm sure she knew why. Didn't ask if there was a problem. The worst Mexican food I've had in NH! The bar seemed to having a good time though. Good drinks.

The hubby and stopped here for a late lunch on this very snowy day. The restaurant was the…read moretraditional Mexican themed decor. Clean and relaxing. The service was great. Very attentive. Food was fresh and delicious. The prices were a little higher than average but the quantity was there. We will definitely be coming back to try other dishes on their menu.

Cinco de Mayo yesterday was busy in the bar but the service was good and the food came out quickly…read more The drinks were kind of a letdown though. Margaritas were too limey and then tequila on the rocks tasted and smelled odd. Kind of like nail polish remover. The food tasted great and the employees are all pleasant.

"That was so salty, I think my kidneys are shutting down."…read more Quote of the night after ordering a cocktail and a dinner. I went here with my boss and had an embarrassing experience. Took 2 bites, boss saw me trying not to make a face, but it was so salty that my biggest regret was not having enough water in my car when I skedaddled out of there. It was so bad, it wasn't worth talking to the staff about it. We paid in full with a good tip but it just was bad enough to just simply call it quits on this place.

Had some yummy food here the other day for lunch! The chips were warm and fresh, the guac was tasty…read moreand the watermelon margarita was delish. For my entree I got the Poblano Chicken, it came with Mexican coleslaw and sautéed veggies. The chicken was perfectly cooked and everything was nicely seasoned. We also got the churros for dessert, ideally I would have preferred more dipping sauce and ice cream but they were solid. Service was excellent and it's in a great neighborhood. I'd love to come back for drinks on the patio sometime this summer, we'll return!