Mexican Food in Maine? Absolutely! We found this amazing Mexican spot right in the middle of downtown Bar Harbor, and let me tell you the location couldn't be better! Families were walking by, live music was playing across the street, and people were sitting barefoot on the grass trying to stay grounded. Meanwhile, we were being spiritually guided by the smell of Mexican food coming from Salsa Verde Grill. It pulled us in like a tractor beam! We started with the fresh guacamole, blue corn chips, and their Christmas sauce a combination of red and green sauce. Oh man Christmas came early! That sauce was so good I almost asked for it in a cup with a straw. My wife ordered the steak burrito, and it was so big she couldn't finish it. Imagine that! I ordered the enchiladas topped with a fried egg, refried beans, and rice. Oh boy, I was stuffed but somehow kept eating like I was training for the Mexican Food Olympics. Our daughter ordered the same thing as Dad, but hers was smothered in that delicious holiday sauce. She couldn't finish hers either. My wife and daughter are a couple of wimps! Or maybe I'm just a big-backed roly-poly with no quit in me. The food was flavorful, the portions were generous, and the atmosphere was perfect. We absolutely recommend Salsa Verde Grill when visiting Bar Harbor. Come hungry, wear stretchy pants, and don't blame me when that Christmas sauce has you licking the plate. Bye-bye now! read more

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I NEVER WRITE REVIEWS, BUT THIS ABSOLUTE DUMP OF A RESTAURANT PUSHED ME TO LEAVE. WORST PLACE I HAVE EVER SET FOOT IN! Every single "positive" review on here is 1000% BOUGHT AND PAID FOR--just look at the photos! Good luck actually reaching a human being. Try calling them and you get a useless AI bot. You can NEVER speak to a person! THAT ALONE IS A MASSIVE RED FLAG, BUT IT GETS SO MUCH WORSE. When you are forced to WALK OUT of a restaurant with starving kids because the garbage they put on your table is completely INEDIBLE, that tells you everything you need to know. Our family travels constantly, we love great food, and we have had a fantastic time in Bar Harbor--until this total disaster. My daughter ordered a simple chicken taco and they handed her dry, rock-hard poultry crammed into a stale, salt-bomb hard shell with ZERO toppings, zero salsa, zero dressing, and ZERO EFFORT. My other daughter's quesadilla was packed with so much cheap, rubbery cheese that she LITERALLY CHOKED ON IT. And to top off that insult, they served her RANCH DRESSING and tried to claim it was sour cream! As for my enchiladas? A COMPLETELY LAUGHABLE DISGRACE TO MEXICAN CUISINE. A soggy, slimy, undercooked DISASTER. AND THEN CAME THE OWNER. This arrogant joke of a manager explicitly ADMITTED: "Yeah, those enchiladas could have gone in for longer!" YET HE STILL REFUSED TO COMP A SINGLE CENT. He didn't offer to remake the food, didn't offer a refund, and didn't even have the basic decency to offer chips and guac to-go for our hungry kids! When my husband confronted him--"You do see the way you are treating customers, right? You didn't offer me anything for this horrible experience"--this guy ACTUALLY LAUGHED IN OUR FACES AND SAID, "I DON'T OWE YOU ANYTHING." UNBELIEVABLE. DISGUSTING. Our family ALWAYS treats the food and beverage industry with the grace and respect it deserves. We NEVER return food, we NEVER complain, and we NEVER disrespect servers. In all our travels, we have NEVER encountered an owner who wouldn't bend over backward if a guest was unhappy. But this place? A total scam run by a smug, toxic narcissist. DO NOT WASTE A SINGLE PENNY HERE. THEY NEED NEW OWNERSHIP IMMEDIATELY! read more

Incredibly salty!!! Almost blew my head off!!!!! Sodium levels through the roof!!!!!!!!!!! If salt was a radioactive meltdown this would be Chernobyl. After eating our mouths were on fireee. Other than that, the burritos were hot and flavorful! If you can look past the salt levels, the food was good and the red salsa was delicious BLOOD PRESSURE DANGER ZONE read more

One of my favorite burritos in a very very long time. Their hot sauce is homemade and legit! My husband got the Christmas tree sauces (green and red) on his meal....do this! Delicious! There is indoor and outdoor seating. Highly recommend this Bar Harbor restaurant. read more

Salsa Verde Grill - Steak burrito - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Our family had a really good dinner at salsa Verde. We had chips and salsa, amount, tomato, salsa, and a creamy green tomatillo, avocado salsa. Then we had entrées that included a good cheese quesadilla, a good tacos with calabacitas fresh vegetables, sopapillas with pork, and sopapillas with chicken. The Roja also was very spicy! Then we had sopapillas with honey for dessert, which was nice; and excellent churros with a thick chocolate sauce for dessert. Our service was great. read more

Salsa Verde Grill - Sopaipillas with chicken and salsa roja - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Highly recommend coming here for those visiting Bar Harbor! It was my first time in the city and dinner here was great. The staff were efficient and friendly. They even gave my friends and me some free sapodillas with honey to try as a welcome. They were super fresh, warm, and pillowy. (7.8/10) It was my first time having this type of bread and I thoroughly enjoyed it We ordered the carne asada tacos, the carnitas tacos, the sapodilla plate and the chicken taquitos plate to share. The carne asada and carnitas tacos were both delicious. The meat was well cooked and seasoned and the portions were filling (7.5/10). We got medium salsa on everything and be warned that the medium has a kick to it. The taquitos plate was standard and exactly what I would expect. The chicken inside was still moist, and the shell was crispy (7/10). The sapodilla plate had 2 big sapodillas and a generous portion of chicken, rice, and beans on it (8.5/10). Despite the large portions, the dishes tasted fresh and I didn't feel too heavy afterwards. The prices here are reasonable, the service is great, and the food is tasty. I would come back for sure! read more

Salsa Verde Grill - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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This was a pleasantly decorated restaurant. I came here because they serve New Mexican food and that is hard to find outside of New Mexico. Being from New Mexico, I asked them if their green chile was really from Hatch and I was told that they order it from Hatch and roast it themselves. I ordered the enchiladas Christmas style, which is red and green chile. That is how I knew it had to be from New Mexico. I thought they were good, a little on the spicy side but the green chile was not prepared like what I was used to in New Mexico. Although it was good, it did not fulfill my green chile craving. At the beginning of the meal, they provide a tiny sample of their Sopapillas which did not disappoint. I was bummed because their portions were plentiful so I did not save room for the sopapillas. The rice and beans were good. We ordered chips and salsa because they do not provide it. We chose the medium salsa. It was a green salsa and it was loaded with flavor and just the right amount of spice! read more

Great spot to check out if you're in Bar Harbor. The staff is super friendly and everything we ordered came out super quick. We decided on the enchilada and taquitos plates and both were flavorful and super filling. I loved the both came with rice and beans as well. After a long day out, this is the perfect spot to grab dinner in the area! read more

Salsa Verde Grill - Enchiladas Taquitos - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Loved my experience here at Salsa Verde! The burritos were delicious, highly recommend getting them if you're looking for a well priced meal that is also very filling. Service was great, shout out to Vlad! read more

Food was just alright. Rice is mediocre, too much salt in nearly everything, and the enchiladas were 75% cheese so it was disappointing. Service was good, setting was clean, but can't get past the food quality. read more

When a restaurant claims to be inspired by the iconic Olvera Street in Los Angeles, it's important to get the details right, especially when it comes to the salsa. Unfortunately, the salsa we tried lacked flavor and was a bit too spicy for the taquitos. We ordered the taquitos plate, and I noticed a few areas for improvement. The romaine lettuce could be replaced with shredded lettuce for a more authentic touch, and the dish could benefit from more Mexican crema and cotija cheese. Additionally, the red onions and cilantro would be better if they were chopped more finely. Considering the portion sizes, I felt the pricing didn't quite match the experience. The inspired Los Angeles street tacos were decent, but again, the red onions and cilantro could use finer chopping for better flavor integration. As someone who hails from Los Angeles and cherishes the taquitos from Olvera Street, I was excited to try a restaurant that draws inspiration from that experience. While I appreciate the effort, I found it didn't quite meet my expectations. If you ever find yourself in Los Angeles, I highly recommend visiting Cielito Lindo, a beloved food stand known for its hand-rolled taquitos and delicious avocado sauce since 1934. It's truly a must-try! read more

Salsa Verde Grill - The inspired Los Angeles Street Tacos. - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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Their sopapillas are excellent, just like my grandma used to make in New Mexico. It is very hard to find a place that offers sopapillas at all, and these were wonderful. Refried beans are ubiquitous in Mexican cuisine, served everywhere, but these people made the best beans I have ever had - and my Hispanic wife agrees! The prices were modest, the service was admirable, the food was a treat. Try the carne asada with sopapillas as the entree and sopapillas with honey for dessert. read more

Horrible Experience! Avery the bartender was such a rude person to order with and then after I waited 27 minutes to get my burrito, some lady named Lisa camped and smacked his butt while I was trying to enjoy my food. I had a mini seizure because did I walk into hooters or a Mexican restaurant? I don't recommend this place for disgusting business practices. read more

Bar Harbor is arguably one of the biggest tourist destinations of Maine. Thankfully I have a brother living in the area so can experience some of it especially during slower season. During our recent visit up this was the decision for dinner one night and it did not disappoint. We got lucky and grabbed the parking spot right in front. Everyone at the table had two margaritas with total trying 4 different kinds and they were all sooooooo good! The monthly margarita was unique with some sweet and spice along with a lollipop that came with it too. The chips and salsa were solid with the salsa being so more unique than most salsas are in color and flavor. Food menu is small but has enough for I would assume most people who stop in. My wife enjoyed their carnitas tacos while I enjoyed the carnitas enchiladas. My brother also got their sopaipillas with honey that was a delicious end of the meal. Service was pretty solid although slow at times. My brother informed me they recently took over the current spot they have and their last spot was extremely small. While I would not call it a large space it seems to be massive compared to what they had. So hopefully they can feed more patrons in the new location! If you are in the area and want Mexican style food I think this is the spot to check out! I look forward to returning at some point! read more

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This was our first time here. Mexican (they are from New Mexico) can be a nice change from all the seafood options on MDI. They are located on Main Street in downtown Bar Harbor almost across from Blaze. So you'll need to do street parking or find one of the hidden pay lots. It was pretty packed but they have the nice text waiting system. Was told 45 min wait it ended up being 20 minutes. They have a nice bar area to wait or you could just walk around. Chips and salsa are complimentary if you request but we got the guacamole, very nice large size. Super friendly staff. We found out they are from New Mexico so one or 2 items she had said those were New Mexico specialities. Drinks were good, cheese enchiladas were awesome. Would definitely come back. They will have a covered outdoor deck for seating as well. read more

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Very nice atmosphere outside. The food we got (burritos) was extremely salty. We got them smothered and I got Christmas- but it was 3/4 red. I was disappointed in the amount of chile they put on my burrito. We also got a classic margarita and it seems like the pour was pretty lite, since I don't feel tipsy or exhausted as I usually would having a day drink:) read more

The beef hard shell tacos & chicken street tacos were delicious. It's a great restaurant for people with fish & shellfish allergies. You get complimentary Mexican fried dough. read more

AI phone ordering sucks, messed up the order. Stop being lazy and get an actual person.

Great authentic Mexican food. Great service! The deck was a good spot to people watch during the meal.

The food was great. Everyone in our group of 5 really enjoyed our meals especially the sopapillas.

Delicious and flavorful food, quick and friendly service, and wonderful atmosphere! Would recommend to anyone visiting the Bar Harbor/Acadia area! read more

Salsa Verde Grill - Chicken Taco Plate, Taquito Plate, and chips and mild salsa! - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

We were looking for a break from the lobster and it happened to be cinco de mayo so why not have some Mexican food. It also happens to be the only Mexican food in the area, but do not be fooled- Salsa verde is a family-owned place that serves phenomenal New Mexican cuisine! It was packed when we arrived and we had to wait a bit, but it was worth it when I put the first chip with homemade salsa in my mouth. Wow, everything here is so fresh! My only complaint was that our service was lacking. Our food came out before our drinks and we had to ask the waitress for them, as well as water refills. Kind of annoying since it seemed like everyone around us was getting better service. Wither way, we devoured our food! The carne asada loaded sopapilla and carnitas enchiladas were superb!!! Also, do not skip the churros. I repeat, DO NOT SKIP THE CHURROS. They were warm, light, melt in your melt goodness. Overall a fun, tasty restaurant to check out when you are looking for a break from seafood. read more

The calabacitas tacos were filled with squash, corn, tomatoes, red onion, green chili. They were flavorful, the vegetables were crunchy, and I enjoyed them. I ordered the medium salsa which was quite spicy. We were welcomed and seated as soon as we arrived and the service was prompt. As much as I enjoyed what I ordered and appreciated the menu being labeled with what is vegetarian, I felt like the vegetarian choices were pretty limited compared to other Mexican restaurants. Yelp says "many vegetarian options" which simply isn't true. The server said many things are not vegetarian because there is pork in the beans. The building itself is not much to look at on the outside and the inside has sort of dive bar vibes, which we didn't mind. It was, however, oppressively hot inside, possibly hotter than outside, and they either didn't have a/c or it wasn't working. The windows were open and there were fans blowing instead. This put a damper on our visit. We didn't order anything from the bar, although there were several appealing looking drinks on the menu. It appears from the other reviews that other people enjoyed Salsa Verde more than we did on this particular visit. read more

Worst place ever! RACIST AT THE CORE! They put us on the waitlist and informed us that it will be a1 hour wait, after waiting for 1 hour 30 mins- the owner informed us that she cannot give us a table as they are very busy, we had 2 small kids with us who were hangry by then and also most of the restaurants around were about to close, We saw they were making people sit who came after us. Please stay away from this place and save your time, money and peace read more

The food here is authentic Mexican with a touch of New Mexico specialties like Blue corn chips and calabacitas. We had chicken enchiladas with Christmas sauce (red and green sauce) and LA style street tacos with carnitas. Delicious dinner with just the right amount of heat. Who knew Bar Harbor had such a gem! read more

Salsa Verde Grill - LA Street Tacos and calabacitas - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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An amazing lunch! I used to live in New Mexico so it was great to experience that again.

I got the calabacitas enchiladas. BEST ENCHILADAS EVER!!!!!! Wow!! I need to move to New Mexico if all their enchiladas are like this!!! The staff and owner are so sweet and kind! They were very accommodating to not having any cross contamination with meat. I hope they continue to thrive!! read more

Salsa Verde Grill - Calabacitos Enchiladas - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

I was looking for quick takeout for dinner and this place was close to my hotel so I decided to give it a try. It says it's a New Mexico style restaurant from the sign. The place is small with not much seating. The server working the bar wasn't the friendliest but I want dining in so I won't let that affect my review. I ordered the carnitas sopaipillas. I was told it would take about 25 minutes for it to be ready so I left and came back. The place was packed when I came back around 7:30pm. The food was well packed and I was pleasantly surprised when I opened it. The serving size was pretty good for the price. First I'll start with the sopaipillas. I've never had them before but they were like pillowy fried dough (almost like a chalupa but not folded). The carnitas were tender with a little crisp to them. They definitely sautéed them more after shredding which added more flavor and texture. The refried brand were soft and creamy with a surprising amount of heat (spice) to them which I enjoyed. Lastly the rice was the perfect compliment to eat with everything. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed the meal. I came in not expecting much from a New Mexican style restaurant all the way in Maine but it was way better than expected. I would definitely come back and dine in. Also the margaritas they were making looked legit with real limes instead of sour mix. read more

Salsa Verde Grill - Carnitas Sopaipilla - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Legit so good - definitely worth a visit. Salsa and guac are incredible. Skip all the touristy lobster roll places, this place is great

After bike riding all morning, we stopped in for lunch. Great place. My husband got soft shell tacos and I ordered a burrito. His shells fell apart but it was tasty. I couldn't finish my burrito. It was too big. So good. Service was good and I liked the decor. Everyone was nice and friendly. read more

Up here in Bar Harbor visiting from Texas. Although they are delicious, there are only so many Lobster Rolls one can eat so we were so happy see the Salsa Verde Grill as we walked by. Stepping inside we were warmly greeted and seated right away. For dine in customers you can get complimentary Chips and Salsa. They have three levels of heat with the Salsa and I am here to assure you the one they say is hot truly is! We had the loaded Sopapilla with Beef, Enchiladas with Chicken and Christmas Sauce, and the Flautas and all items were uniformly excellent. Our Server was excellent and super friendly. This is an excellent spot and a great change of pace for the area. You need to get on in here! read more

Really good! This is a really cute restaurant. It's pretty small but there seemed like there was enough seating. It's filled with natural light and cute pillows. Service was good! They don't have many staff but I still got everything really quickly. Food was great! My sopapilla seemed super fresh. It was warm and fluffy. The carnitas were amazing. I love when carnitas have crispy edges. Yum! They hit the right balance of fat / spice / etc. The guacamole was great too (although not as much of a deal as the rest of the food). read more

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We recently visited Acadia and Bar Harbor. After a couple days of seafood it was time for a change. We decided on Salsa Verde Grill after getting a less than warm review of another restaurant in town from our Uber driver. I am so glad we did! The food at Salsa Verde Grill was positively the best thing I ate in Bar Harbor. We had chips and salsa as well as the grilled carne asada burrito and two types of street tacos - the Carnitas and Carne Asada. Warning - I like hot sauces - not burn your mouth hot, but hot... their medium was plenty hot for me. The mild was also very flavorful and definitely mild. Their margaritas were delicious and made perfectly. I will say, it's small. We were fortunate to walk in and have a table, but several other folks came later and had to wait. They are family owned and operated and it feels like you're eating with family.i would suggest, if it's crowded and you don't feel like waiting, getting a to go order and eating in the park. If you're in Bar Harbor, I'd definitely recommend giving Salsa Verde Grill a try. read more

Salsa Verde Grill - Carne Asada Street Tacos - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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Food was awesome authentic New Mexico .... Enchiladas were awesome as were the street tacos. Churros are on the way! Owner/cook was friendly and inviting.... Highly recommend! read more

Super awesome spot for Mexican food in Bar Harbor! We stopped by not really understanding what New Mexican food was, but were left impressed. They started us off with a complimentary and huge basket of chips and salsa. The chips were fresh and salted well, and the salsa was great. I got the sopaipillas plate with carne asada. Everything on the plate was just delicious; the meat was juicy and charred well and the sopaipillas were a good mop for everything. I do wish that they had given more of the spicy salsa on the carne asada, as I ran out of it after a few bites. The beans were also just ok. We then topped off with their churros, and these were also great. Piping hot and super tender. They're quite thick and not crispy at all, but the tenderness was really unique and we loved them. Would definitely recommend if you're in Bar Harbor! read more

Salsa Verde Grill - Sopaipillas plate with carne asada - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

TLDR: great Mexican When you're tired of the lobster rolls and various fried seafoods come to this place. The Mexican is quite good for being in Bar Harbor and I really wish I got to try one of their margs. The inside is a bit small, but take out works great. read more

This may take the cake for my favorite restaurant, ever (potentially surpassing that which has held the crown since 2018), but regardless, if you find yourself in Bar Harbor, do not miss out on this phenomenal food. We went here for dinner twice during our 3-night stay, and had we gone the first night, it would have been 3 for 3. The Sopaipilla is life changing good, and the tacos, churros, and margaritas are top tier as well. And the SALSA. Combined with amazing service and a great vibe, Salsa Verde is a 10,000/10. I do recommend going early because it is a small spot that filled up quick, for good reason. read more

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Go anywhere else! I ordered the calabacita tacos and found them completely flavorless. The medium salsa had no spice and the hot salsa was so extremely spicy that it was almost inedible. The service was slow and inattentive, with long waits even for basic requests. Seemed like they did not care to be there whatsoever. Between the awful service, the bland food, and the fact that they can't even get salsa right at a place called Salsa Verde Grille, I'd say save your time and money. Bar Harbor has plenty of better options. read more

Delicious! For 3 Texans we weren't expecting to be wowed, but we were. Salsa Verde is a quaint restaurant, family run with great service. Everyone in our party ordered the street tacos-- carnitas and pollo were both equally hits. Everything was served on blue corn tortillas that were fresh and a fun touch. The chips and salsa were on point. Freshly made tortilla chips in house and the medium salsa was the perfect amount of heat. A treasure of place in a touristy town, with legit Mexican food. We'd go back! read more

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We went with great hope of good food and experience after a long day of hike. First it took over an hour of food to come at 9 PM in night. On asking our server, the other server Lisa responded rudely and said she doesnt know its a kitchen issue not theirs and no other response like let me check Now food comes after 1 hours . I am completely vegetarian and my enchilada has chicken, my son's burrito which was supposed to be no cheese has loaded cheese, again no apologies and on asking for a manager. The server Lisa comes out who was initially y rude and brings another enchilada claiming its veggie in 2 min which initially took 1 hours. On asking how it can be ready so soon and if it was really vegetarian her response again is that it kitchen fault and swap and goes on to say that she is not vegetarian so does not understand. Overall made for very poor experience. Food was ok but service was poor. read more