This place is awesome. This was our first trip here. My wife and I thought the food was great. Everything arrived just as we asked. The staff were extremely friendly. So far this year, it's been the best dining experience my wife and I have had. We will definitely be back. read more

This place is a no-brainer: Awesome atmosphere. Excellent Service ... bartenders were friendly and personable! Our chicken and steak fajita with rice and beans was almost like homemade! Super yummy margaritas!! Affordable! Has to be one of the best Mexican restaurants in the Manchester area. read more

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Upon arrival, we really liked the ambiance, decor and "high-end restaurant " feel. We were seated in the bar, and were promptly given chips and salsa. It was very busy but our server came over and took our drink order right away. He was very friendly and we got a good first impression. Unfortunately, things started to go downhill from there. It took quite a while to get our drinks, which were good. Our server had a very large table within our view, and once they arrived, he seemed to forget about us. The food we ordered arrived after quite a while, but at least both meals at the same time. I found the food very salty (and I like salty food!), and the red sauce tasted like straight tomato sauce with few spices or herbs added. Definitely disappointing. The final critique I will offer is that it was extremely expensive. Probably the highest priced Mexican restaurant I've ever been to. I'm ok with that if everything is outstanding, but it wasn't. Sorry to say, but it will not stay on my radar for places to dine out. read more

On the "Good-Meh-Suck" scale, this was a "Meh-plus". Why you ask with so many flattering reviews? I will tell you. It was a Sunday night and was relatively busy. We were seated and asked if we wanted drinks. We ordered 4 drinks. Being cognizant of the time of year, we were not expecting immediate service so that was fine. The issue is that two drinks were brought out and then we waited 10 minutes for the other two drinks to come out. The server, while very nice and friendly, made no attempt to say anything other than "Do you not like your drinks?" We responded "We were waiting for the other two so we can toast each other". No "I'm sorry" or "Oh, sorry". Just a smile and turned and walked away. Rookie mistake. At least apologize. Oh yeah, water was refilled eventually.... Then came the wait for the table side guacamole. By this time, the basket of chips and salsa were gone. Go figure. We watched the cart go by several times. The issue apparently is having each server do the tableside guac. I would STRONGLY recommend they have a tableside guac person whose sole job is to make the guac quickly. Such is life. The final straw was the actual meal. One plate was served and then we waited several minutes for the other three to come out. One would guess that they just opened but they have not just opened. As for the food, the tableside guac was a but salty and lime-y but it was acceptable. The actual meals were fine. Nothing spectacular. For the money, probably not heading back. Also, I love the kiosk to pay from the server but why have preloaded tips at 30%. 25%, and 20%?!?! Sorry, this was not even 20% service. Glad others like this place but I was not overly impressed. Some simple rookie mistakes just should not happen. read more

Tried this place for the first time with a couple of friends and they had a good variety of Mexican food. Plenty of vegetarian options and interesting drinks. Service was fast, efficient and friendly. Ambiance was very pleasant and it was packed on a Tuesday. Would definitely come back to try other dishes. read more

Raices - Ceviche - Mexican Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

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Several additional visits and it's still muy bueno plus. Juanita continues to excel at the masa game, churning out most excellent huaraches, tortillas and other corn masa centric delights. As well as doing an at your table guac creation, if desired. My only nit is that a recent camarones a la diabla was decidedly not diabla. Totally delicious but not spicy. Odd, since they clearly DO do spice, as shown with their salsa macha (wow - is THAT spicy!) Service continues friendly, atmosphere welcoming and food spot on. read more

Raices - Clockwise from top - flavorful soup, cool and creamy arroz con leche and arroz con pollo - Mexican Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

Stopped at location while passing thru the area. Location has a great selection of authentic Mexican food. The food itself was fresh, very well-prepared, not greasy at all, and it was hot when it arrived at the table. The service was quick, efficient, and pleasant. This restaurant was clean and had a pleasant ambience. Mexican artwork and photos throughout. Location has a full bar and a good selection of beer. Plenty of parking at location, and it is in close proximity to the airport if you are visiting the area. read more

Absolutely amazing experience! The shrimp dish was hands down one of the best I've ever had -- perfectly seasoned, fresh, juicy, and full of flavor. You can really tell they put care into every detail. The atmosphere, service, and presentation were all excellent. If you love Mexican food and seafood, this place is definitely worth visiting. Highly recommend the shrimp dish. read more

It was our first visit here. The restaurant is located in strip mall. This might be the most stylish and high-end Mexican/ Latin restaurant in the Manchester area. The interior is very lovely and modern. They have a killer bar that looks like a great place to take a date on and drink some margaritas. The menu itself is very extensive, it is also quite pricey. The prices rival Los Angeles. They do have a lunch special, with limited choices. Still pricey, but maybe a better option if you're on a budget. Overall the service was good but communication was a bit strained. The food itself was of high quality and decent flavor. I appreciate the free chips and salsa given with the meal. They have an abuelita making the tortillas, and we were looking forward to those flour tortillas. However, compared to Los Angeles, the tortillas were quite delicate and broke apart when we tried to eat them. We will come here again, and maybe try their hard tacos. Couple issues to address for management, the music is quite loud at times and annoying. It prevents conversation. I would dial it down to like a 3 out of 10. Also, the menus themselves, at least our menus were poorly done. The bindings on them made them very hard to open and read as you can see from my menu photos. read more

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I stopped in to Raices finally this weekend and found it to be as wonderful as everyone mentions. The food was delicious, quesadilla, rice, beans, and burritos. So much good food that it was hard to decide on what to have. I was thankful for the pick two and two. A little of everything. Sitting at the bar, I found the staff to be wonderfully friendly and the design of the bar is beautiful and so perfectly Mexican. I'll definitely be back! read more

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We were traveling back to Florida flying out of Manchester Air Port the next day. I went on yelp to find a decent Mexican Restaurant and they did not disappoint! The service was exceptional and the food was amazing! The Ambiance was authentic and welcoming! read more

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Pros: Very tasty food, fun atmosphere. Fajitas were delicious and Enchilada Rancheras with red sauce were phenomenal. The homemade tortillas were fire. Service was great considering how busy they were. Cons: little expensive and the house marg was very sweet (but the other margs looked awesome so I'll try one of them next time.) read more

Service was a little slow to start, but the welcoming and friendliness made up for it. The drinks and food were amazing . read more

Raices - Bar - Mexican Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

Stopped in tonight on a whim and so glad we did! Arroz con pollo is a go-to for me when I am trying someplace new and they did not disappoint. The corn tortillas were perfect as well. My husband got a torta they had (minus jalapeños) and it was also a hit. We haven't seen a torta like that since we moved from MA (our old favorite place for them is in Beverly). From the moment we walked through the door we were well taken care of - everybody checks on everyone else's tables to make sure customers have everything they need, and at no point did I feel like I was smothered by it. Everyone there made us feel welcome, and the decor was impressive as well. From the rose gold silverware to the separated yet open bar you can see that everything was chosen with a lot of thought behind it, but I was most impressed by the wall "art." It consists of what looks like leftover pieces of lumber in different sizes stained and staggered from the ceiling down with spaces in between some of the boards so that when you stand back to take it in, it looks like a cityscape with stars in the sky. I'll be back as soon as I can, and next time I am bringing more people with me. read more

Excellent New Mexican restaurant In Manchester. The food was awesome, the drinks are tasty, and many of them are served in unique cups. We also did a margarita flight which comes in a Ferris wheel!! The staff is great very friendly and helpful. The restaurant it self is nicely decorated, clean and well lit read more

Raices - Mexican Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

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Came in for lunch on a Saturday, had plenty of seats available in both the dinning room and the bar. Atmosher was cozy and nicely done. Staff was welcoming and freindly, and answered questions without issue. I started off with a spicy margarita which was great, my husband had the strawberry margarita which we both thought was a bit too sweet. We ordered Elotes and the Chorizo Dip appitizers, both were great, and would order again. We split a jumbo barrito and I'm happy we split it, it was pretty massive. Rice and beans that came in the borrito were spot on, and tasted fresh. I would deffintly come back. read more

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Located at Pine Island Plaza on Brown Ave, Raices Authentic Mexican Cuisine just opened for business offering a full service dining room and the bar/lounge area in the back. They also offer takeout and online ordering, serving weekday lunch (until 2pm) and dinner. The place has a casual modern atmosphere. This new Mexican restaurant is operated by the same folks who run Vida Mexican Restaurant (Laconia-Weirs Beach), Vida At The Lake (Meredith) and Enso (Meredith). I stopped by Raices for dinner on opening night. The place wasn't too busy with most customers sitting in the bar area. By request, I was seated in the front dining room and given food and drink menus. A complementary basket of crunchy chips & mild salsa were brought out. The prices here are moderate high. I was given a glass of cold water. I went with the Steak Fajitas ($22.99 plus tax) served with Mexican rice, charro beans and a mixed greens salad with cheese & tomato light vinaigrette dressing. The steak fajitas with sauteed peppers & onions came out sizzling hot on an elevated skillet with small cups of pico de gallo, cheese, and sour cream cups, and the Mexican rice (with corn, carrot, green bean), beans, and 3 small fresh pressed corn tortillas. The steak pieces were very tender and the vegetables were nicely cooked and very hot. I did fumble a bit trying to serve and eat ingredients off of the elevated skillet (would've preferred a normal height). The 3 fresh tortillas were small, but very good and wished there were more tortillas given. After finishing dinner, I had enough to eat and got the check with Toast QR code, which was $24.94 with tax and before tip. Overall, the food I had was pretty good. I would come back here again for lunch or dinner, keeping Raices and an other Mexican places in Manchester on my rotation. read more

Not your average food review. Everybody has a different palate so leave the taste up to you. My wife and I decided on a date day today and this place DID NOT DISAPPOINT. El Rincon has been our favorite spot for years now. We need to hit this one up a few more times to see how consistent they are but wow very impressed. Exceptional service (The Best service we've received at a restaurant in a long time), great drinks, and delicious food. We really liked how the restaurant was split. The main restaurant offered more of a formal dining experience. Most areas were well lit but we chose to sit in the corner where it wasn't as bright. Not great for pictures but it was perfect for us. The bar area offers more off a vacation vibe. Very bright and colorful. The hand painted mural behind the bar is a must see. Great place to pop in got a quick bite for the day or stop in and have a drink after you eat dinner. The food was delicious. Both my wife and I agreed that this is easily some of the best Mexican food we have had. Fresh, flavorful and authentic. The side salad was a nice touch and the corn tortillas are a must with any meal. Dinnerware and glassware were right on point. Dessert was a perfect way to finish this amazing. Cant recommend the churros with a chocolate drizzle enough. We felt the pricing was very reasonable considering the level of service and the fresh, delicious authentic food. The attention to detail was very noticable. We could both tell that this isn't just a restaurant to this family and that they truly appreciated each and every single person that walked through their door. One random thing I wanted to finish the review with was we both liked the fact that they gave us both our own seperate little dish to pour salsa in. We really liked that idea especially if you are out with a bigger party. You dont have to wait your turn to dip your chip haha. Highly recommend read more

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Went here for lunch with hubs and two kids (6 and 13). Food was superb! Authentic, fresh made guac at the table, kids menu was plentiful for our picky eater. The margs were perfection in super cool glasses. Service was happy, attentive, pleasant and not rushing us at all. We will be back asap! read more

We came on a Friday evening, the restaurant was very busy, luckily for the two of us we only had to wait about 20 minutes, the restaurant is near the airport in a small plaza. Given its location, it was surprising to see how busy this restaurant was. The interior was small and bustling. We thankfully sat in a booth which removed us a bit from the busy walkways. To start, we were given complimentary chips and salsa. The salsa was mild and very good and fresh tasting. The prices for meals and drinks were on the expensive side, about $16 for a cocktail and $18+ for a meal. We did not get a beverage, but the alcoholic drinks did look very good. They hand make their own corn tortillas and make the guacamole at the tableside. I ordered their "dry burrito" which included shredded chicken Mexican rice, beans, avocado and sour cream. The food came out very hot, and to my surprise, my leftovers were still warm by the time I got home. I very much enjoyed my burrito, it had a lot of flavor and I even enjoyed it more the second day. I opted for the dry burrito vs their other more elaborate ones because I didn't want my burrito topped with salsa and queso, the restaurant was busy enough I didn't want to make personalizations. My friend ordered 3 street tacos on their homemade corn tortillas. I tried the chorizo and it was different than other chorizo tacos I've had before and I liked it a lot. I tried their signature hot sauce, and yes it's hot! It has a different taste to it but it is made with 3 different chiles we were told! Our server, Hirsh was very friendly and made helpful recommendations, he was quick to filling up our waters and offering more chips and salsa if we wanted. By the time we left at around 9pm, people were still coming into the restaurant. All in all the food was great, the drinks looked great but a hesitancy for us in the high price cost. read more

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Great Food! Great Service! Great Atmosphere! I would highly recommend this place. I have been to many Mexican food restaurants all over the country, and this is one of my go-to places. read more

Life the food,the staff, the art, amazing family owned and very clean definitely going back. read more

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Can not believe I had not known they have been open since Feb! My oldest and I decided to try out the margaritas a dinner and queso dip! We were not disappointed! The atmosphere is modern with an elegant touch of authentic Mexican vibe! The food was so good and the drink... I could only have one since I was driving ... lol but I cranky wit to come back with my husband to have two drinks - perfection! The staff was attentive and welcoming - it's a must try read more

Raices - I forget the name but tajin on rim Makes it delicious - Mexican Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

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OMG SO GOOD!!! Came here with my son and co-parent, and the flavors were phenomenal. Coming from Texas, I am pretty picky about my Mexican food, and this was legitimately the best Mexican I've had in a very very long time. I loved the fun skull mugs they used for margaritas, and the drinks are delicious -- I've never had a blueberry mojito before! My son and I got the Frida enchiladas and Oh. My. Gosh were they amazing. The wait staff was efficient and friendly, and the owner (manager?) came out to check we were being served after our drink orders were taken. Even though my friend/co-parent is trans we never felt like they were treating her differently. It's super rare to find a delicious place that has such a high-standard of customer service, and I hope Raices continues to be successful for years to come! read more

Very nice ambience upon entering this new restaurant. There were 3 of us, and we were seated right away. We were served the standard warm chips and salsa as an appetizer. Ordered the (3) steak taco platter, vegetable fajitas platter, and enchiladas plate. All three dishes were superb. Everything was made fresh and had authentic Mexican flavors. Best Mexican food I have ever had in New Hampshire. Tad pricey but everything is freshly made, right down to the corn tortillas. Kind of hope this place stays a hidden gem! Highly recommended. read more

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Tonight, Hubby and I tried Raices Authentic Mexican Cuisine on Brown Ave. Fantastic! We were pleasantly surprised at the beautiful interior. We decided on a high top table in the bar area. The service was impeccable (Root was our server and he was awesome). Chips and salsa were delivered immediately along with menus. We declined fresh guacamole but saw many people enjoying it, as it is made fresh at your table! (Next time!). We had a house marg and a papacito. We tried the taco dinner and chimichanga. Portions are large - half came home with us. The food and drinks were delicious. We honestly can't wait to return- it was that good. read more

Raices - House Marg and Papacito Marg - Mexican Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

Absolutely recommend, without hesitation. The food was wonderful and authentic, the service was really kind and genuine. I highly recommend the table side guacamole, the Carnitas dinner. They have a good selection of vegetarian dishes also. We were visiting from out of town and choosing Raíces for dinner was an excellent decision. read more

Great New Mexican restaurant in town with plenty of parking. Adorable, modern environment with great service. Food and cocktails were wonderful and on point. A little more pricey than other places but till a must to try. read more

I stopped here with my husband and our young kids on my way to the Manchester airport and had a fabulous dinner. The service was wonderful--everyone was so friendly and took great care of us. And the meal was delicious and fast! Perfect way to fill up before my flight and to convince my family to drive me and see me off They liked it so much they ate here again a few days later when they came back to get me! read more

I don't review much -- but when I do, it's for the extremes. Raices is exceptional. Presentation, flavor, temperature, and the little personal touches... This place is incredible. I had steak fajitas with the house margarita, and I couldn't have walked away happier. July was an amazing bartender, and sent me packing with a full belly, and very happy. I'll be coming back for more authentic Mexican cuisine!! read more

Raices - Bar area, beef fajitas, and the other goods. - Mexican Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

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We have eaten there twice and all the food we had was excellent, everything was very fresh and great presentation. My only negative was the bar stools are way too close together. Service was excellent Will definitely be a regular. read more

Wow...Raices is just brilliantly killing it across the board. Unbelievably perfect in every way. This fab restaurant opened down the street from us about a month ago in a spot that had seemingly been cursed. A few banks that had repeatedly been robbed, then a Thai place that we thought was dismal and depressing (despite other people seeming to love them), so we were happy when they found another location. We were cautiously hopeful to hear about a Mexican place opening, but expectations were low given this spot's history. Yet, as we followed their journey to opening day, it was clear how much thought was going into every single decision. Fingers were crossed! On launch day, we somehow weren't in the mood to eat out, so we did an online order that was ready very quickly. The food was good, but not as good as we thought it could be in person. They'd done a great job packaging things separately, and I think we got overwhelmed trying to figure out what went with what when it got it home. However, the ceviche tostada was SO magnificent, and that one dish alone told me that we simply had to eat there in person. Everything was so fresh and well made, but it was clear we needed an in-person experience. So tonight, five of us ventured in, and from minute one, we were smiling. The interior has had a much-needed and very stylish makeover, with super comfortable seating and a modern slat partition separating the main dining area from the bar (which, BTW, has a stupendous Day of the Dead hand-painted mural on the back wall). Such a lovely ambiance, including Mexican music at a reasonable volume that didn't cut off conversation and only added to the feel of the restaurant. We were so warmly welcomed in and attended to all night by Julie and Harry. Both were funny, kind, charming, and professional, and so clearly devoted to Raices and their customers. Julie let us personalize dishes without raising an eyebrow, and got any accommodations perfectly. Most importantly, the food! The five of us ordered a bunch of things to share, which I totally recommend so that you can sample a bit of everything. The guacamole is made outside the kitchen by the woman who also cooks up all the tortillas on a flattop, and she'll customize it as you like (ie: with or without cilantro, jalapeño, etc.), and it was some of the best I've ever had. You get a heaping serving in an authentic Molcaiete Mexicano that goes beautifully alongside the free chips and salsa you get when you are seated. Queso dips come out literally bubbling hot, and the only joking complaint is that they're so cheesy that it's impossible to separate the dip from the chip even two feet away, lol. Because I'd loved the ceviche tostada so much from our first order, I had to try it again, and pushed it on the other shrimp lovers with us. Drooling. My talented chef husband gave me a bit of a glare when I said it's one of the best things I've ever eaten in my life, but it's a perfect balance of sweet and salty, and each ingredient (as with all of their dishes) is so damn fresh. The chiles poblanos also deserve a special shout out (wild scream out?). A giant portion stuffed with cheese and topped with red sauce and more cheese? Nothing to not like there. Our table also shared delicious chicken fajitas and tacos and then finished with fried ice cream (with a nicely rich chocolate giant bomb of ice cream) and the mango cheesecake that was much, much lighter than most cheesecakes. Both were unique and delectable! The drink menu is extensive (and mouthwatering), and nothing but rave reviews for their margaritas (again something they are happy to tweak to your preference). Not sure what the house Sauvignon blanc was, but it was decidedly chilled (thank you!) and very, very good. Not the usually crummy junk wine thrown out there. I'm selfishly overjoyed to have such a yummy place so close to where I live, but also equally overjoyed that such a lovely group of people are hitting it home after such clear hard and thoughtful work. Manchester has a number of very good Mexican restaurants, but not any that I know of that give you this kind of unofficial fine dining experience. Or, really, any restaurants that treasure their customers the way Raices did tonight. We were there for three hours and never once felt rushed. They knew and loved that we were there to savor the food and the experience, letting us order rounds of food to share as we liked. And again, kudos to our servers, Harry (who told me he is the owner's nephew) and Julie. Harry talked for a bit with the person in our group who had ordered a drink off the menu and was genuinely interested to learn what she'd created. Suspect we might see it show up on their cocktail list now, ha ha! And I had to hug Julie before we left, lol, because we'd had such a phenomenal night. Welcome to Manchester, Raices! We love you and look forward to many years ahead with you! read more

First time trying Raices. Greeted warmly by hostess. Our server named " C" was terrific. Knowledgeable about the menu, dishes, etc. Wasn't crowded on a Wednesday night at 6. Food was excellent. Flavorful and abundant. I got a burrito and it was huge. Frozen house margaritas were delicious and affordable at $10.99 Definitely will return to try other flavorful dishes. Bar area is very creatively decorated nice vibe. read more

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Food was excellent and the service was great. Looking forward to our next visit soon.

This place is awesome. Place was packed on a Saturday afternoon. Good sign. The first thing my wife and I noticed was happy all the staff were to see us and make sure our time there was a pleasant experience. We sat at the bar for lunch and they were super attentive and quickly refilled drinks, chips and kept checking in with a smile. We both ordered burritos. They were huge and delicious. So happy someone recommended this place to us. No doubt we will return. read more

Mole was outstanding (I requested with grilled chicken instead of drumsticks and they kindly obliged). Beautiful decor and excellent service. Fun drink glassware and a good combination of standard items and some creativity read more

My husband and I tried this place today, based on the Yelp rating, and we were beyond pleased! The ambiance has a genuine Mexican feel. The drinks were not only delicious, they are beautifully presented. The food was authentic and fresh- and was soooo good! The portions are beyond generous, my burrito was about the size of me. We were most impressed by the service! Every person that walked by us, greeted us with a smile. Our bartender/ server (her name is Xi) is the epitome of tremendous customer service. Not only was she attentive and friendly, she was truly excited about the quality of food that she was serving us. I ordered my food and drinks based on her recommendations, she was right. This will definitely be our go-to for Mexican moving forward. Thank you for the great experience! read more

Raices - Mexican Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

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Amazing! Best Mexican food I have had. Great atmosphere and service. Will be back for sure!

The food is fresh and with the wait! The hand make and press their own tortillas. The wait staff was great and engaged with our 3 yo son. This is some of the best Mexican food we've ever had! read more

Raices - The food is fresh and with the wait! The hand make and press their own tortillas. This is some of the best Mexican food we've ever had! - Mexican Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

The place is very clean. The service is excellent and the food was delicious. We ordered from the lunch menu, but they had quite the extensive regular menu. Will definitely be back to try one of these dishes. Not your run of the mill Mexican food. read more