Great food, service and ambiance!…read more Love it! Pops ,....,.........,,,........,,a lot of fun.... ....

Rio Bravo happily accommodated our party of 7 late on a Saturday night. Our waitress was right on…read moretop of things. All our meals came out at the same time. We all had something different and we all enjoyed our meals, all the ingredients were fresh and flavorful. I like how they gave us each a bowl for salsa. I had a house margarita that was large. The decor is bright and festive. They are a small chain with locations along the east coast.

Amazing food. The Birria ramen is perfectl, not over or under salted. The staff very helpful toread more

Food was bland, unappetizing and disappointing. Tried the restaurant twice, once for taco Tuesday…read moreand chalked the blandness up to tacos gringo style, next trip tried enchiladas and burritos and no one finished or wanted the left overs. Atmosphere is very tired and staff was not engaged. Poor experience two times too many- won't try again.

The food was very good. I had the 2 enchilada plate with rice and beans. I rarely ever eat…read moreeverything on my plate but this was excellent. The food came out piping hot. Our server was wearing oven mitts so I knew this was going to be good. Thank you for the good and kind service. Our server was a sweetheart and very attentive. We went kind of early for dinner so there weren't too many people there and I was surprised because the food is very good. You can tell they aren't using a microwave and the sauces are not out of a jar. Thanks for being there. The restaurant business is tough and you seem to be doing it right.

This was some of the best Mexican food I've ever had. The portions were insane and everything we…read moreate was delicious. Service was good, everyone who works there is very friendly. I ordered the veggie quesadillas and they were amazing. They were filled with roasted squash and carrots aside from the usual peppers and onions so they were way more filling than the usual veggie quesadilla, and the veggies had great seasoning. Husband got the steak burrito and he loved it. The portion sizes were massive. We both took home enough for another meal. Plantains were good. We especially loved the complimentary sopapilla-esque bites of cinnamon sugar tortillas with whipped cream and cherry sauce which were provided at the end of our meal. There was one per person and it was a nice sweet light bite to end the meal.

Got a fried talapia with rice and avocado salad and it was delicious. The whole fish was deep fried…read moreand was delicious. The avocado salad had fresh guac and I simply just love this birthday meal for myself. My family said the margaritas here are good as well. Definitely will return and next time try their tacos de birria. Service was equally great and someone came out and said my fried fish will take longer thus the whole table meals would come out later too so everyone can be served together. Personally next time if I get the fish again , I'll let them know that I don't mind waiting while my family eats first. I can always munch on their delicious complimentary nachos and home made salsa. I knew it would take longer for my fish to come out but an employee came out to let us know which to me is exceptional service!

This was one of the best experiences with Mexican food that we've had in Maine so far, and…read moredefinitely top dog in the Westbrook/Windham/Gorham area! We came for lunch on a Saturday afternoon, expecting it to be packed. It was actually pretty quiet and service was exceptional. There were a couple of drink specials that we had to try - a Mexican Espresso Martini with honey tequila and cinnamon simple syrup and a spicy pineapple margarita. Both were amazing. Chips were warm and salsa was good. After we ordered, the food came out quick - shockingly so. Both my chicken tamale and Chile relleno were smothered in this amazing red sauce with nice chile flavor. The relleno had a very satisfying cheese pull and reminded me of what I used to get in Southern California. The chicken in the tamale was a little dry, but I used the red sauce to solve that problem real quick. The dish that I was a little disappointed in was the birria taco - the consomme was very oily and didn't have that depth of flavor that you expect from this dish. There also wasn't nearly enough cheese. The braised beef inside was very very tender and tasty, though. The Pollo Sinaloense - a thinly pounded and breaded chicken breast topped with chorizo and cheese - was unique and delicious, and nicely balanced with a little salad and Spanish rice. The restaurant itself is bigger than it looks from the outside and the booths are nice and comfy. Overall, this place exceeded our expectations. They seem to have a great happy hour and a huge menu, so we can't wait to return to try some more!

Really fantastic, my new favorite food truck in Portland…read moreHere's why 1. VERY friendly and attentive people working the ordering window 2. Super FAST turn around. My food was in my hands within 5 minutes 3. Really flavorful tacos, burritos and quesadillas 4. Reasonable price point. For $13 I got a HUGE chicken and cheese quesadilla that came with 2 salsas, sour cream and chips!

Located in the Maine Mall, you'll find this Mexican establishment in the food court area next to…read morethe restrooms. No, that was not an attempt to say you'll need to use it after. They literally are the first restaurant right after the restroom area and next to a French fry place. The food was fantastic. All the ingredients used seem fresh and not something that has been sitting there for hours. The quality of the meats was great and the sauces appear to be made in house.I had a burrito in salad form. It came with rice, beans, fresh avocado, chips, pico de Gallo, and a meat of your choice. I left off the cheese. My wife had the tacos and the kids each got a burrito. The only reason for the 4-stars is the pricing. They are a bit on the pricey side where for four people (3 tacos, 1 burrito and 2 burrito salads ran close to $75. Staff was very friendly. If you are willing to pay premium prices for a Mexican food joint in a mall food court, try them out. The food won't disappoint, but it will hit the wallet.

Bird & Co is my go to for " Artsy fartsy" tacos. Are they authentic Mexican tacos?? not exactly…read more Are they delicious? For sure. I love the Bahn Mi taco; the pork belly; and the Cubano. They're fun and yummy. I've never had a bad taco there, actually. At prime time, getting a seat there can be daunting, and parking can be hell, but not worse than on the peninsula. The drinks are all good, and the service is always friendly. Super cute interior, and getting an outside table on a nice day is a treat.

Bird & Co is hands down one of my new favorite spots in Portland. The margaritas are outstanding,…read moreespecially the strawberry jalapeño. It's the perfect mix of sweet, spicy, and refreshing. The tacos are absolutely incredible, and every single one I've tried has been delicious. My personal favorites are the Tijuana, Pollo Diablo, and the fish taco. No matter what you order, taco 'bout a great meal. The outdoor seating is adorable and the perfect place to enjoy a sunny day. Our waiter was fantastic, offering great recommendations that did not disappoint. As if I needed another reason to love this place, they're on DoorDash, which means I can get my favorite tacos delivered to work. That's a win in my book. Great food, great drinks, great service. I'll definitely be back... again and again.

A colleague came through Portland on his way to an assignment in Augusta and had gotten a…read morerecommendation for El Rodeo. I've been to other locations of this chain, so I was quick to say yes. The staff was great and quick to make us feel welcome and get us seated. The decor is classic Mexican restaurant with bright garland, comfy seats, and plenty of folk art. The food was really solid and came out of the kitchen quickly and piping hot. My birria quesadilla was balanced well between meat and cheese. And the prices were reasonable. This is a good choice for Mexican food!

Met here with some friends for linner. Service was good…read more Food is okay - the one in Brunswick is better IMO. For food, my husband went with birria tacos. Our friend ordered Hawaiian fajitas which came in a fresh pineapple. My combo of chose was Nina's combo which included shredded chicken in mole sauce (too sweet for my taste buds), queso fresco, red onions, and a chile relleno. The chile relleno was the reason I got this dish. The chile relleno was decent. Our booth felt a bit cramped for two couples. Prices were moderate. Overall a nice experience.

Taco Escobar…read more Bartenders and wait staff were excellent. There were constantly people cleaning. Our food came out quick, hot and delicious. We ordered the Mexican corn (comes on the cob with a delicious spicy mayo sauce), two deep fried gauc tacos (super interesting taste but I'm not a fan of hot avocados I have decided) and enchiladas. Oh and a marg! Inside was busy but not overly loud and the decor was fun, Mexican themed and most importantly, clean! I would recommend to anyone wanting a quick bite!

Ever since I regularly started to visit Portland a few years back, multiple friends who had also…read morevisited the city had recommended Taco Escobarr. I had never taken them up on their recommendation in the past, though, as I don't find Mexican food in the Northeast to be anything special - and I'm not really in the mood for it when in Maine. However, I was looking to try some new (to me) spots this past trip, and was in the mood for Mexican, so I decided to check it out for dinner. Escobarr is located on Congress Street - I had always been told this is a super popular spot however when I arrived on a Wednesday evening it was only half full so I easily snatched a seat at the bar. The interior is fun - the vibes are relaxed and the decor is just enough to let you know you're in a Mexican restaurant without being too over the top. The aesthetic highlights for me was the large string of pepper lights hanging from the ceiling, and the bangin' millennial playlist they were playing. I decided to start with a margarita, because Mexican restaurant. They have a variety of flavors but I went simple with their signature one. It was pretty good, nothing too noteworthy but a solid marg nonetheless. As suggested by the name, the star of the menu is tacos - they have a good variety of fillings, and can be purchased a la carte or in combination with sides. They also have a few non-taco offerings, though less than a standard Mexican restaurant - this is mainly a taco joint. I decided on three tacos - chicken, chorizo, and al pastor, and ordered a side of beans. Food came out super fast, and overall my meal was fine. These weren't the best tacos I've had, but they did hit the spot and the filling was generous. The side of beans was fine as well - they were beans. Note that chips and salsa are not obligatory here, kinda odd but maybe that's just their thing. After another round and some nice conversation with some other patrons and the staff, I made my way. Service was great - the staff were super fun and engaging with each other and the customers. That, along with the fun vibes are the reasons I feel one would come to Taco Escobarr. The food is just fine, but the overall experience was good. Would I return for the vibes alone? Perhaps, but I'm not running back.

Looking to try somewhere new in the area we ended up at El Rodeo. Their reviews looked good, so we…read morehad to give them a try. The restaurant was clean and well decorated. The staff was friendly, although very slow for the amount of people in the restaurant. It started out good with delicious chips and salsa. I had a jalapeño margarita, which was good at the first sip, but not so much by the end. Being a lover of enchiladas, I went with the three salsas enchiladas, which looked delicious served either rice and black beans. The rice was extremely dry and had clearly been overcooked or sitting around for a very long time. It was pretty much inedible. The beans were good at least. The chicken in the enchiladas was so dry you could probably grow a cactus in it. The flavors of the enchiladas were highly muted by the extremely dry chicken. If it weren't for the queso that we ordered with the chips, the entire meal would have been a loss. Sorry, but not even giving this place a second try, it was really bad!

Got dinner here the other night and the service was quick and friendly. The food came out fast! I…read moregot the fajita quesadilla which is my favorite from having it at other locations but had never been to this location. I also got a Moscow mule and it was good. You get free chips and salsa too. Portions are large for the price!