Las Olas is the best restaurant I have ever been to. The service is great, the food is great and sometimes they even have free coffee for my dad. Everybody is very friendly. My favorite item is the kids cheese quesadilla which has gooey cheese and you can add any topping you like. Next time you pass by, stop in for a bite. This is my 10 year old son's review. read more

Las Olas Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - Exeter, New Hampshire

Big fan. Now that Las Olas has been around a little while, they've refined any early bumps in the road and now offer tasty, quick Mexican food comparable to the very best throughout New England. Loco Coco's in Kittery is tough competition, but Las Olas is definitely the best in the Exeter area. All burritos are top notch, their extra $0.10 hot sauce is worth the dime, the salads are large and in charge, and they have the requisite beers and fun (yes fun) sodas in the fridge. Muy bueno. read more

Warning: This place can become very addictive. Consistently good food and service. Could use a little better ventilation as sometimes it can be overwhelmingly smokey. I always make time to stop at Las Olas anytime I am in the area. Definitely better than Chipotle and has offerings you'll never find at the big burrito chains... like their out-of-this-world Pineapple Salsa and Carrot Salsa just to name a couple. read more

i would like to say food was not great. i thought giving tip was my choice not asked when im paying for togo. have tip har!!! read more

Fresh, fast, clean take-out made while you watch. I agree that the service is inconsistent, but 75% of the time we have amazing, friendly service from the knowledgeable staff. Occasionally we have a frantic staff person who tears our burritos or short-changes us on some ingredient. We notice this most during the summer. The food is consistently delicious. They use fresh, quality, and sometimes locally sourced ingredients. It's always a good bet for non-processed fast-food that tastes great! read more

Let me preface this with a note that I love this place. I've been getting the pork burrito for close to a decade now, and I have always been a passionate fan of Las--purchasing shirts, proudly displaying the bumper sticker, and insisting that I will name my first child 'Pork Burrito with Guac' since the first time I tried it. I'm so thrilled to see the franchise expand to Hampton and Wells, and I hope that them expand to Durham and Hampton Beach (maybe in a food truck??) as well. But it's hard to ignore the recent decline in quality--the cheese is no longer steamed into the tortilla, the portions of rice and beans have decreased ever-so slightly, and the vegetables taste less fresh. I've sometimes had to switch to a bowl, as it is noticeably more food for the same cost. The past few times I've been the burritos have been a bit leaky and sometimes poorly wrapped. All things considered, this is still the best burrito place on the seacoast, and possibly New Hampshire. They are entirely deserving of the annual awards they bring home, and the staff is never anything but amicable and smiling. If I'm getting Mexican food, there is simply no other choice. The drop in quality is concerning, and I hope the alarming trend does not continue, but if there is any restaurant I expect to make a triumphant return, it's Las. read more

The food is good enough, but the service has gone to crap. Online ordering and pickup is slower than standing in line. The order is never ready when it is scheduled to be ready and I always have to flag-down a food runner to check on my order. read more

I used to love this place, but I don't even remember how the food tastes anymore because the wait times are so long I just end up leaving before I can order. Be prepared to spend 20 minutes or longer in line no mater what time you arrive. Also as soon as it's finally your turn to order, they say "we'll be right with you" and start making orders from the tickets that came in either via the phone or online ordering. In light of this, I did try the online ordering system. They said my food would be ready in an hour. I show up and they seemed to have no idea my order existed even though they had already charged my credit card. Took an additional half hour for them to get the food to me once I arrived. Was the food worth the hour and a half wait? Nope. There's a chipotle right up the road. Is the food as good? Probably not, but I don't end up waiting for my entire lunch break only to leave empty handed. read more

I can't say enough nice things about this place. I put in a catering order with very short notice and it was ready on time perfectly packaged very easy to set up and everyone loved it. 10 out of 10 I would recommend this for your Mexican catering needs read more

Not good. Food was cold and overly salted, service was indifferent, refried "beans" were a tired, loose purée. The quesadillas are prepared in the dining area- please install a better exhaust system- our clothes and hair reeked for hours after we left. I'm sorry....I really wanted to like this place after driving by it for a few years and deciding it was time to check it out. read more

Just went with my wife to get a meal. There were no adults working there. Five young girls were behind the counter. No courtesy, literally throwing the food around, mixed up the orders, just trying to push people through callously as fast as they could. Told this to the young girl at the register, she said she was sorry I felt that way and they are doing the best they could. She did not care and the visit was awful. My suggestion is to break up that line and have someone, an adult, present to gain control. If it keeps up that way, they will lose a lot of business. This is not the kind of reputation you want. Thank you, Don read more

I love the food, the atmosphere is great and the people who work there are helpful. Las Olas is a great place to get a quick, filling meal for a family for under $30 without feeling like you are feeding your kids unhealthy crap. My sons are big fans of the chicken tacos. I like the steak burritos and have recently discovered the rice bowls which are also very good. Basically they are a burritto without the tortilla in a bowl on a bed of rice. read more

Quite good for the money... however, I agree with one of the reviews: what is the meat? While it tastes "ok", the chicken seemed to be a bit overcooked & the pork was a bit too salty. Everything else was great...even during a VERY VERY busy time (was FULL of students - line was out the door, our order was correct, the service was fantastic! read more

So great! We stopped here on a recommendation from a local friend, and it did not disappoint. The vegetarian option (sweet potatoes) was particularly delicious. All the sauce options looked amazing... it was hard to pick one! When we came in, the restaurant was packed with a long line, but the staff moved people through quickly and efficiently. We were able to order within five minutes despite the crowds. All of the food was fresh and tasty. We will definitely be coming here again on our next visit to Exeter! read more

Love this spot! Always a favorite when I visit the seacoast. The veggie quesadilla is my favorite, but my family is also a fan of the burrito bowls, salads and tacos. Love they they now offer a veggie protein option! Wahoo! read more

Got a burrito and a burrito bowl today. Barely any meat in either. Very disappointing.

I really like the food but the customer service is awful. I know what's it's like to work at a restaurant and if I was a manager I would have fired half the staff. A few times I've been there, the workers would start my food but then ignore me to talk to their other coworkers, taking forever to make my food. They have always been rude. read more

Great restaurant. Was looking for something like Chipotle but found a local replacement. Las Zola's is amazing I highly recommend the pineapple salsa and the burrito bowl! read more

Las Olas is fantastic! They have done a great job with their curbside options and online ordering and the food is always great! Highly recommend trying the salsa verde. read more

The food is consistently delicious and the staff is always friendly and speedy. It's worth every minute of standing in the usual line worthy of competing with the DMV. read more

Dos Amigos is definitely better, but Las Olas is still good. If you're local to Exeter/Stratham then this should beat out Margaritas every time! read more

My favorite place in Exeter. Love the freshness of their food. The burritos are great and I also enjoy the natural blueberry sofa from Maine. I have never been disappointed. Have had burritos, tacos and a bowl. read more

Awesome food and service. The 17yr old checkout lady complemented me which made me feel fuzzy inside. I very much enjoyed my food- GOOD STUFF read more

OK - there is no good Mexican food in New Hammy. But there are better places than this. First off, Mexican food is supposed to be flavorful and spicy. Las Olas is neither, unless you like only salt as a seasoning. You might've noticed someone said they call a cut in half burrito a taco (FLOUR tortilla). That should be enough to stop you right there. In this price range Dos Amigos and Loco Cocos are both better choices. Even Margaritas is better. Chipotle is better and more authentic. We need some actual Mexican people to move out here and open a restaurant stat! read more

Great taco's and burrito's!!! Best on seacoast! Fast, good, fresh, made before your eyes. Pick ur flavors and get exactly your meal. Just wish they did weekend breakfast. read more

Food here is so yummy! I love the style of Las Olas- really wish they had a bar . That would be so totally awesome!

This place is mediocre compared to all the others. There burritos were ordered were a mess due to the employee wrapping them looking like she had no idea how. We were asked what we want in the burritos and they didn't put what we asked for in the burrito and it's right in front of them! Half the burrito was warm and the other half ice cold due to the very low temp of the guacamole, which they forgot to put on one burrito but did not forget to charge us for it! We were not impressed and will not be back. read more

It is an okay place. I love their colorful, earthy aesthetic, and it is a common hangout for other teens in my area. Good food as well, and it isn't too expensive. Everything is okay except for the ordering process. It is very similar to the way Subway and Chipotle is set up. The problem is that it is usually really busy in there and it is really noisy. There have been many times that one of the workers has misheard me and has given me something wrong. read more

I heard of this place from a friend. Taking their advice I went in with my wife one sunny summer afternoon. Long lines usually mean a long wait but that wasn't the case at all. The steak burrito I had was phenomenal probably one of the best I've ever eaten. The staff are cordial and friendly and don't hurry you along like a chipotle or subway might on busy days. I've been back time and time again and it just keeps getting better, as a matter of fact whenever my wife and I are in Epping this is where we go to eat. Regardless of the time of day, the long line, or whatever I choose to have it's always been a pleasant experience at Las Olas! read more

Truly if I could rate a place zero stars, it would be this one. I keep trying to give this place a second chance, but everytime I go back, it never fails to disappoint me. The food here reminds me of my grandmother's cooking... she has Alzheimer's. The only reason that I go now a days is to visit a sweet young boy by the name of Rob. I love you Rob. After eating at Las Olas, I've gotten diarrhea multiple times and to be frank, I would be worried for your health if you have eaten here. I am not impressed. If I were you i would visit the humble bungalow called Casa Tequila located in Seabrook, New Hampshire. read more

This is specifically related to the burrito platter as part of their catering experience. I'm a frequent diner, been going since they opened, and would recommend their food any day. It's very good - especially if you can get there on a seafood day. Love to make a surf & turf burrito. Be forewarned though, that the burritos on the platter are not the same size that you would get if you walked through the restaurant and ordered. Although they do notify you that they will cut it them in half, the diameter of these burritos are also thinner than you would normally get with individual burritos. Basically the size is more like a soft taco cut in half, rather than a burrito cut in half. However, the unit price is the same as their standard burrito. Although they were very tasty, I felt overcharged. I called to see if maybe this was a one-time thing, and I just got unlucky. But the person that took the order confirmed that the size is intentionally different. I suggested they should tell people that at the time of ordering. If you are interested in catering, I would recommend just ordering burritos individually instead of the burrito platter. ***Follow-up: A manager followed up by phone, which I really appreciate. He confirmed the sizes are different, and usually lower priced than standard burritos. However, because we customized the platter - specifying the meat/no meat, there was an up-charge. This was not explained at time of purchase. We were notified of an up-charge for the extra sauces we ordered though. However, we needed to have vegetarian options for some people in the office - and no one wanted sausage. They did offer a gift card which again I appreciate. So I should qualify the recommendation above as it still seems better to order individually, but perhaps only if you deviate from the standard platter. read more

I've only tried the burritos. They're delicious! I do believe the food is great all around given that they're always so busy. Literally every time I come here there's almost a line out the door. I'm a fan of spice, and whatever their really hot- hot sauce is, is perfection. My only thing is, I wish the ordering experience was a little different, but it's really not that big of a deal. Definitely recommend it! I have to drive an hour to get there, but the quality is just so much greater than that of Chipotle, that I need to if I want a good burrito. read more

We love this place. Lines can get long if you at peak times but they move pretty quickly. Pico is deliciously fresh. All the meats are tasty, but my favorite is chorizo. Never had a single issue with server ability or attitude. Not sure what's up with the outliers who weren't satisfied. Hampton location is also top-notch. read more

Las Olas Exeter is a great spot for lunch or dinner when you don't feel like cooking. My favorites are the nachos and burrito bowls which you can customize with your choice of meats and/or beans along with their fun and delicious salsas. My favorites are the verde (medium heat green salsa) and the spicy aioli. Worth mentioning is their carrot habanero salsa and guacamole which comes without extra charge with the nachos. Yum! The staff are also great which makes it even more a great place to go to on a regular basis. read more

I tried this place twice, when they first opened and again today and on both occasions it just wasn't good. I will admit we're big Chipoltes fans, but having said that, many reviewers say if your a Chipoltes person then you'll like it here, wrong. I don't like there rice ,steak or cheese as much as Chipoltes, sorry guys just not for me. It wasn't like it wasn't eatable but not good flavor and it smelled like the food was burnt both times I was there. I guess there location is good because there isn't much around here but I'll drive the extra 20 minutes to Chipoltes. read more

Stood in line for 40 minutes at 5:30 on a Friday night when they were hardly slammed. Unbelievably poor station management that had easily 20 people not including my family simply give up and leave. Losing $150-$200 doesn't seem like the best business move to me. read more

Great local place for TexMex food. I spend some serious money here throughout the year and today bought some gift cards for the holiday. Was a bit bummed that they don't offer a BOGO free (like spend $25 and get a $5 card free) offer. Every other restaurant in the area offers this., Maybe something to think about read more

Las Olas was my go-to "Mexican" joint in Exeter when I was a student at Phillips Exeter Academy. (It was between here or Margarita's down the street.) I liked the place. I like burritoes and this place was just a short walk from campus. It's fast (I mean, it's basically a Chipotle, you stand in line, you say what you want, they do a scoop plop and fold, you pay, you eat). I thought it tasted good. One thing I did notice is the people scooping, plopping and folding seem to change fairly often. I graduated in 2011, and I've been back three times since then, and the people there are always different! There's this one petite lady with short, dark hair (I think she might be the owner). She's been there for quite some time, and she's real nice. I'd recommend this place over Margarita's. read more

Desperately need to improve the call in order process. People in line will call in orders and actually manage to cut order time in half. Beyond that have had to wait for or not get chicken 3 out of the last 4 times I have been here. Great food, great idea, very poor operation. read more

Las Olas catered an outdoor dinner party at our house for 50 people last week. I had worked with Ken--the catering manager--on a smaller event once before and again had a great experience. He helped us figure out a good menu--including vegetarian and vegan options--and delivered it all on time in Exeter and with everything we needed. They've got this down, and everyone loved it. read more