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

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

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

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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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

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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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

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

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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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

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

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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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

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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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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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

This place was recommended to us by a local and I'm so glad we listened. I got the steak taquitos and the food was hot and fresh. The refried beans were so so good! The salsa was delicious, they fry the chips fresh, and the staff were very friendly. read more

We just wanted a quick snack so we popped in here. Their special guacamole was so very good. About the best I've ever had. Plus, their hot salsa was actually VERY hot, which is great for me. So many times places claim hotness when it's actually mild. read more

I've been to New Mexico before, and this is the best New Mexican food I've had outside of NM itself. Would definitely recommend.

Oh gosh! All I can say is heaven!! After spending a lot of time growing up going to NM to visit my grandfather. I love NM food....if you are in Bar Harbor you have to go here. Very authentic New Mexican cuisine. Owners were super nice and friendly. Best margaritas also. Ambiance made me tear up, felt like I was back at my grandpas. read more

Salsa Verde Grill - Blue corn chips with three salsas. Red chilies salsa was hot! Tomatillos avocado salsa delicious and mild salsa perfect. - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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Best New Mexican food east of Amarillo Food was amazing with real Sopapilla's ever Margs were real with no mix. Good portion of Tequila. Service was top notch. If you get the red sauce, have waiter stand by with a pitcher of beer because you will need it. Quaint small place and I highly recommend. read more

What a cute and vibrant spot in bar harbor! Very affordable and fun place to eat tacos and other Tex Mex variety. The food was delicious but incredibly spicy so I would go mild on the salsa. The service is quick especially when you avoid peak meal times! read more

Staggeringly, fantastically, bodaciously wonderful food. Some of the most flavorful deliciousness I've ever eaten. And at a decent price to boot! Who would've guessed that this level of tastiness could be found on an island in the gulf of Maine, certainly not me. My positive experience involved a massive portion of chips and zesty salsa, then a sopapilla loaded to the heavens with all kinds of veggies, rice, beans, cheese and crema, and carnitas. Love at first bite. read more

Stay away. This is not the town for Mexican food. Service was bad and awkward. Food was just salty mush and unflavored besides salt. Drinks are expensive too... read more

Service was at best 6 out of ten. We had a party of 7 with 2 checks yet we were hit with a mandatory tip? Why restaurants don't disclose this? If you don't pay attention you will tip twice like we did. Servers should disclose this up front. Left a bad taste in our mouths and will never go back. read more

We came to Bar Harbor for the lobster and had the best Mexican food ever! Stopped in for a quick lunch and the food was so good we came back the next day for dinner!! The service was great, food and drinks top notch! read more

Delicious! Green medium salsa was a flavor I never had. Warm chips and the salsa was amazing. Had the sopapilla with calabacita. Not overly cheesy nicely spiced. House Margarita was so good... not too sweet and so limey. Great service at the bar. Nice atmosphere. read more

I went here for dinner a few nights ago while visiting bar harbor. We chose it randomly while walking down the street and also because it was New Mexican cuisine, which was interesting. The ambience is very odd. It is small inside and the tables are so close together. We were pretty much sitting at the same table as the people across from us, which was a bit uncomfortable. It's not really decorated either, just a room with a bar and tables. Also you had to walk outside to get to the bathroom. The service was okay. The waitress was nice but it was so slow. It took us about 30 minutes to get two margaritas and then even longer for our food. It was especially frustrating because there was only two other tables of people when we got there. When we asked for our drinks, she got frustrated and said that the bar tender was making them. The food itself was good. I've never had a New Mexican style enchilada, which was layered tortillas instead of rolled. The sauces were good and so were the rice and beans. When we finally got our margarita it was delicious. It was the monthly special, blueberry. This place would probably be best for take out. read more

Salsa Verde Grill - a chocolate ice cream sundae - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

There aren't words to describe how good it was to eat here after an exhausting day of hiking. The food was fantastic (got taquitos and chips/salsa). Went a bit after typical lunch time so it wasn't as busy. I was given the option to choose to sit on the patio and of course I said yes. The vibe was great, sitting there and eating good food while people watching. The service was good too, wait staff were very friendly and helpful. 10/10 experience. read more

Eating al fresco is the way to go! Their inside dining space is a bit depressing. Our party of 8 had a great experience-our server was slammed with tables and did a great job checking on us. Food wise, we recommend the carnitas street tacos, burritos, a side of grilled chicken, and enchiladas; plus the spicy pineapple margarita. Their guacamole was just okay. The quesadillas (offered for kids) was not good - bland. We were there for an early dinner and the food came out quickly. Overall, a great meal! read more

Good food, decent service, but kind of odd; they don't really seem to know what is on their menu or drinks menu. I asked what genepy was in the cocktail at the top of their specialty cocktail list, and he said he didn't know and hadn't had that cocktail in a while. Wait, aren't you trying to sell people your specialty cocktails. We also had to wait a bit to order drinks, but not painfully long, just awkward. After that, pretty friendly and attentive, but not asking if we wanted second drinks. Our son's lemonade was also pretty bitter. The place could also use more decorations, it had the feel of a place that just opened. read more

Excellent, with creative and enthusiastic use of spices, resulting in fabulous flavor! A hidden gem in Bar Harbor- give it a try! read more

Amazing food and service. The owners are the sweetest and make legit LA Mexican food just right!! Don't miss out on this beautiful place! Carne asada tacos and burrito was awesome and the spicy salsa is extra spicy!! read more

Classic margarita was delicious. Enchiladas carne asada were dry, very little sauce, I got both red and green sauce but really couldn't see it on or in the enchiladas. Tasted like spicy corn tortillas with melted cheese. Rice and beans were very lightly seasoned. The plate needed some salsa and sour cream. Everyone else at my table tried the tacos, pollo, carnitas and carne asada. Very little salsa on the tacos, no extra toppings or sides. Table used the leftover salsa from the chips and salsa appetizer for the tacos. Service was very slow. Ambiance was nice. read more

The definition of made from scratch. Amazing food. The medium salsa is mild enough to enjoy, but spicy enough to respect. The hot is for the bold and brave. From the moment we stepped through the door to the last, we had amazing service. I can't speak any higher praise read more

Salsa Verde Grill - Medium salsa, guacamole, chips - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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