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

I finally decided to try Barrio as I was lured in by the soft serve margaritas. While I was not…read moreexpecting a gourmet experience, I was hoping for a bit better. On the positive side, service was friendly and fast. We visited during lunch and enjoyed sitting outside on the patio. Now, those soft sserve margarita's are something, big enough for two to share. Not sure how strong, and for my taste a bit too sweet, but I'm sure most will love it. Truly soft serve and not a frozen margarita. The ordering process seems a little complicated, I guess because you can totally customize. Our party all enjoyed our tacos, but nothing special here really, and small. They did provide complimentary chips and salsa which were good. I ordered a side of guacamole and found it to be underwhelming. It had an overpowering taste of cumin, and not the flavors of a delicious guac. Overall I thought prices were fair. I'm glad I finally tried it, but not sure I would be in a big rush to return.

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!

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

The perfect little spot if your craving margaritas and yummy Mexican food! Great service as well…read more The whole family left happy!!!

Service is nonexistent, food is worse than chipotle. How does food come from the kitchen already…read morecold? Plastic melamine plates. I hadn't been in years and now I remember why. Avoid.

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?

We stopped here when we were visiting the area for the weekend after 4th of July rush was gone. We…read moredecided to eat in this a cute place with awesome food and staff! We love trying chef's own creative creations and this is exactly what we found her at Lexie's. We both ordered the Cucumber Mint Lemonade to start which were perfectly delicious for the hot weather that I'm not used too! We both ordered the Green Lantern Beanie - Vegetarian that was recommended to us when we couldn't choose. They were delicious and I will definitely get it again. My DH also got the French Fries which were Hot & Fresh but not for my mandatory low sodium, however the Green Lantern met! We usually don't get the same item so we can each try out something new - yes, just like Michael J Fox in Family Ties! We laughed when we saw that episode! Our server AM S and all the others were great! The restaurant and rest room were very clean! It was amazing the countless to go orders constantly being picked up while we were there! Thank you for a wonderful meal!

On our way up to Maine from Rhode Island, my husband and I stopped in Lexie's Joint in Portsmouth,…read moreNH for some lunch... burgers as it turned out. I found them on Yelp, and highly rated, so that was enough for me !! Not a huge menu, but we easily found what we wanted. The burgers were on the slightly smallish side (compared to others I've had), but they were delicious, and with the accompanying fries for me and onion rings for him, we certainly didn't walk away hungry. The "classic" burgers that we ordered were well represented with the ingredients we like (beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle with some "hush" sauce - essentially thousand island dressing). We loved every bite !! We'd return here in a heartbeat, so if ever we're up in that area, we'll be getting those burgers again. Yummm.

Passing through Portsmouth on the way up the coast and I was looking for something that the various…read morecarnivores, veggie leaning, etc. in my family would like. We also tend to skew all over the place regarding the ethnicity of foods we like. I go for Asian foods and that's not my husband and son's preference. I happen to love street food from all countries as I know that is usually the best! What fun to have a place to try various types. This place was perfect for multiple reasons. Everything we had was tasty and satisfying. The decor was fun and the service was friendly. They both got lamb shawarma, my kid had it with fries. They were both very satisfied. I had a an Asian salad with a protein of Korean bbq beef... There were a number or different proteins offered. One of the ways I can tell if I like a restaurant if they have good salad dressing (imho most don't) and the salad dressing was delicious. A nice lemon vinaigrette. Will definitely stop by again on another one of our trips to see Grandma.

Overall, we really enjoyed the food here. The menu has a lot of exciting options that immediately…read moremake you want to order several things and try all the different Asian flavors. This was our first visit, and we tried the chicken sandwich, potstickers, and cauliflower. Everything had really good flavor and a nice level of spice, and the portions felt fair for the price. The chicken sandwich was tasty, although I thought the chicken itself could have been a little thicker and juicier. I also liked that they cut the sandwich in half, but the tape around it felt a little excessive and made it harder than it needed to be to actually eat. That said, the flavors were very good, the pricing felt reasonable, and I enjoyed both the food and the beer. From a value standpoint, I thought they did a lot right. The main thing that kept the experience from being better was the service on the patio. The staff was not unfriendly at all, but it was difficult at times to get someone's attention, and simple requests seemed to take longer than they should have. That's something I'm noticing more and more in restaurants lately. If guests are being asked to tip at full-service levels, there still needs to be consistent follow-through and attentiveness throughout the meal, especially on a patio where it can already be harder to get someone's attention. Overall, though, I would recommend the place. The food was flavorful, interesting, and reasonably priced, and I'd definitely be willing to come back and try more of the menu.

Best Mexican food in Hampton!…read more Extremely great quality meat and fresh vegetables. Always get a pork bowl with spicy aioli and pico. They catered my bridal shower and it was such a hit. Super allergen friendly and the best service

This was my first time here and I ordered the Quesabirria Tacos. Its 3 corn tortilla tacos with…read morebirria style beef with cheese on top and a side of birria consommé for dipping. I asked for them in flour tortillas and they were the best birria tacos I've ever had... and I've had quite a bit of them in my life. The service was great and fast. The building is a bit older but they gave it a bit of a mexican feel on the inside. I will be back to try out their other menu items and highly recommend you stop by if you haven't already done so.

Best mussels appetizer i have experienced in years. Wonderful view and friendly servers…read more Not too pricey and the bar is lively at both ends of the restaurant. Do not miss if visiting or living locally for a fun night out

Surf is great for a seafood-themed menu in Portsmouth, their menu has a wide variety of sushi…read moreoptions, as well as many seafood staple entrees. I had the fish and chips, and was very impressed. The fish was soft and flaky, with a lighter batter that added crispiness without weighing everything down. The fries (chips?) were delicious, seasoned nicely and prepared the way I like. The dish definitely did justice to British pub fare. Service was excellent, everyone was friendly and competent. Even though we arrived about an hour before closing, they were still on their game. The restaurant has beautiful views out onto the water, but we were inside; the sister restaurant downstairs is probably the better option for outdoor seating and scenic views. But for seafood, Surf is a solid choice!

Rating: 4.0 Came to…read moretry the local Vietnamese restaurant in Portsmouth, NH. We were on the way back from Maine and stopped by since we were in the area. They offer various asian food such as banh mi, vermicelli noodles, hainanese chicken rice, and pad thai. They also have some drink options like Vietnamese coffee, Thai tea, bubble teas as well as alcoholic drinks as well. It's located in a plaza and many parking spots are available. Inside looks like a diner and has bunch of box of drinks sitting in the side of the entrance. They have inside and outside seatings available. We got a banh mi with bulgogi beef, bao buns with beef, vermicelli noodles with chicken and Vietnamese coffee. The banh mi was good and the beef was savory and sweet. Vermicelli noodle was okay. Bit tangy and sweet with bunch of vegetables and chicken. Bao buns was also good but looks like beef is the same beef they used for banh mi so flavor was similar. Vietnamese coffee was sweet and tasty but did have some artificial flavor. Service was ok. The front staff taking the order was chatting with acquaintance so we didn't get our drinks until all the food was served by the cooks in the back. Overall it's an ok Vietnamese restaurant. Place seem to be doing good as we saw good number of people come and go and i see that there are not a-lot of asian restaurants around. Price is reasonable and food is good but we have good variety of asian restaurant back home and was not as good as some of them back home.

Food was good. Came out super fast. Would come back if I was passing by, but probably wouldn't go…read moreout of my way for it. I got drunken noodles with beef and my SO got BBQ bahn mi