This is one of our go-to spots. We usually sit at the tables, but Ben behind the bar makes…read morefantastic margaritas and is always great. The drinks and food keep us coming back, and we also appreciate that we can usually get in and out within about an hour without ever feeling rushed. That said, the last two times we've gone our table service has been disappointing. We had two different servers, and both experiences felt pretty cold and unfriendly. The interactions were brief and came across as rude, which was surprising because we've had such positive experiences here in the past. It's honestly a bummer because we really do love this place and will absolutely keep coming back. I'm hoping these last couple visits were just off nights, because Rio Bravo is usually one of our favorite spots around here.

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

I will start this off by saying that I never would expect this small establishment to serve some of…read morethe best tacos that we have been privy to in a long time! It is a quaint and small and unsassuming place that packs 'em in tight but the great thing is that I was able to book a reservation ahead of time for a Friday night and we were able to be seated right away and our adventure begins. There were many vegan options for my better half and she also got a non alcoholic margarita that she enjoyed tremendously. I got three different styles of tacos and appetizers and they were divine ... (Pork Belly, Carnitas, Fried fish taco) The ambiance and the energy of the place was fantastic with the server being very good at what he did. We will definitely be back!

Bird & Co is the best Mexican spot in Portland…read more I'm not saying it's the most authentic, I'm not saying it's perfect, I'm not saying their cocktail program is going to change your life, but... 1. They take reservations (including for brunch on the weekends) and it's super easy to do online. How many places in this city are doing this? The answer is: still not many. 2. Their menu is clearly labeled with what's vegan and vegetarian. No guessing here, and the staff has always been quick to double-check with the kitchen if there are any questions or concerns. Segue... 3. The chips and guacamole for currently $10 are the same quantity of (and I mean this lovingly) overly salted, house fried - sometimes too fried - chips and a tiny scoop of good guac as most places in town that are CHARGING YOU MORE. Segue... 4. There are places in town now charging $8 to $10 for ONE TACO. And they're sometimes quite small. The tacos here average between $4.75 and $6.50 for creative, flavorful, interesting, filling options (also you can get them on either flour or corn, no upcharge). The menu changes from time to time, and I wish they'd bring back the fried yuca taco, but the solid vegan solid options right now are Adobo Sweet Potato, Fried Plantain, and Crispy Tofu. Segue... 5. The taquitos, brussel sprouts, and cheesecake are all vegan. Segue... 6. The brunch (10am to 2pm, Saturday and Sundays) options for vegans are probably the most impressive in town: tofu or chorizo or fresh avocado tacos, huevos rancheros, churro french toast, avocado toast, chimichangas. 7. The Mexican cold brew might change your life (... or at least make you really happy when you're playing hooky from work and having an 11am drink). Switch the tequila for house whisky, skip the vespertino, ask for a side of oat milk... no changes to the price when doing this, by the way, because they're THAT kind of place that isn't trying to punish you constantly with extra fees. 8. The staff is so accommodating, they're thoughtful, they check-in just the right amount. Sure, I've had a few bad experiences here, but overall... sit at the bar, make a friend, and just ask/just talk to them if you're missing something/need something etc. 9. The atmosphere here is Portland right before it became too cool (IYKYK). It's casual and relaxed, it can be intimate and loud when it's busy, it feels quite trendy yet still approachable when they've got their newly updated outside area set-up. 10. It's off peninsula which also changes the demographic and vibe entiiiiiiiiiirely. For the good. 6/5 no notes.

Luis was great!! The food, music and vibes were great. We didn't wait too long for anything even…read morethough it was busy. Service was great :)

The best Mexican food I've found on the East Coast!! Southern California born and raised and hadn't…read morefound a joint that tastes like home till Taco Escobarr. Thank you to the wonderful angel that worked at the Westin for recommending them. We braved the 2 degree weather to get the recommended crunchy taco. The Carne Asada was phenomenal! It hit my soul! It tasted like home. We went to a show at The State Theater and left a little early so we could grab a churro before we headed back to our room. It was delicious!! Better than Disneylands churros! Beyond happy to have braved the cold for this fantastic place that now holds a record in my book! Super cute decor and vibe and the bartender was on top of it! Super friendly and ran a tight ship! Great ex

Fantastic breakfast !!…read more Had the fingerling potatoes as an appetizer and they were "life changing". Our family are huge fans of the heuvos Ocotillo. One got the brunch bowl and it was just the right balance of ingredients. Also they're great with allergy awareness and smartly substituted a different sauce for the brunch bowl to avoid tree nuts.

This was our first time here and parking was a total pain in the ass. When we walked in we were…read morewelcomed immediately The service was outstanding. Everyone seemed happy to be there. The warden and I sat at the bar and ordered a latte, modelo and guacamole to start. The guacamole was delicious, but very small in portion. We then had the birria grilled cheese with consommé. This was outstanding and should be a go to for rainy day in Portland. We ended with the short stack. This was different to say the least. The wife didn't like it at all after one bite.I didn't love it, but it's not your typical pancake. It's kinda overthinking what a pancake should be, the syrup was very thin and didn't complement the cake very well. We both ordered an additional drink and after it all our bill was 101.52 for two beers, two lattes, gauc, two birria's, and pancakes.

Nothing very special with the food sadly. The workers weren't very nice. The empanada was okay!…read moreThere weren't too many options and It wasn't my favorite, but it's not the worst :-)

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

This place & their staff are the best! I accidentally filled an entire drink all over my table. The…read morewait staff were so quick to come help me clean up my mess and within a minute they had replaced my drink. I expected to pay for both, but when my bill came only one drink was on there. They absolutely didn't have to comp my drink that I made a mess of, but they did. That's so kind! If you're looking for a place with great food, great vibes, and great drinks... look no further. This place is the best.

Used to go in on Mondays for half priced margaritas and chicken soup, the best. Now we no longer…read morehave any specials and the food declined. In search of a better place to go. Any suggestions. ​

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

Great little spot in downtown Gorham. Friendly staff lots of options. Large portions and large…read moredrinks. Plenty of things to choose from

Phenomenal barbecue!! One of my favorite spots in Portland. I highly recommend Terilingua to anyone…read morein the Portland area.

If you're in Portland and haven't been to Terlingua yet, you're missing out. I've been several…read moretimes and I make a point to bring every out of town guest there because it's not just a meal, it's an experience. This weekend I took my best friend and it was perfect, even in the middle of winter. The deck is still open with plenty of space heaters and even heated seat cushions. We actually got so warm we had to peel off layers, which feels like a small miracle in Maine. The two of us love a marg & taco outing, and make a point to scope out the best of the best. We started with chips and salsa and some queso, which were the perfect kickoff. Then we ordered the street corn succotash, my absolute favorite. It's packed with flavor and topped with the most delicious, salty cotija cheese that pulls everything together. I crave that dish. We split the smoked brisket tacos and the smoked pork carnitas tacos, and both were outstanding. The meat was smoky and tender, the flavors were bold without being overdone, and every bite delivered. And the margaritas? Excellent and refreshing. Exactly what you want alongside that food. On top of all that, the staff is consistently wonderful. Every single time we've gone, our waitstaff has been charming, attentive, and genuinely helpful with recommendations. They strike that perfect balance of checking in without hovering, and they make you feel welcome from start to finish. Terlingua never disappoints. Great atmosphere, incredible food, thoughtful touches that keep you cozy even in winter, and a team that clearly cares about the experience.

I've eaten gas station sushi with more confidence than I had ordering at Tacos y Tequila…read more Set the scene, New Year's Eve, made a reservation a week in advance. Arrived and they genuinely seemed confused about what a reservation was. Took 5 mins to be sat in an EMPTY restaurant. Then took 10 mins for the waitress to bring water and ask for drinks. In an EMPTY restaurant. We started strong by ordering three items. A blood orange margarita, a skinny margarita and table side guac. They were out of two. One of them was the guacamole. Let me repeat that slowly: A Mexican restaurant. Out. Of. Guacamole. That's like a steakhouse being out of beef or Starbucks being out of coffee. Now I know what you're thinking, must have been at the end of the night right? 5pm. They literally just opened. Undeterred (mistake), we continued with ordering the margaritas. What arrived can only be described as a lime-adjacent science experiment. They were so bad that we didn't even bother ordering food -- we asked for the check and left. When margaritas make you reconsider sobriety, it's time to go. To make it even better, the poor teenage waitress was apparently left alone to figure out how to make margaritas on the fly, as if this was her final exam on "Intro to Bartending: Trial by Fire." None of this was her fault -- she was doing her best while the restaurant actively sabotaged her. In summary: * No guacamole * No menu items * No drinkable margaritas * Yes to chaos I came for tacos and tequila and left with a story, a bill, and the strong urge to apologize to Mexico. Would not return unless the goal is irony or performance art.

We ordered take out for our large group on a Wednesday night. We originally wanted to eat in the…read morerestaurant but they told us our group was too big and so we could only get takeout. For my portion I ordered the Combo #5 and side of Mexican rice. The combo #5 came with a chile rellano, burrito and enchilada. The flavor profile of all three items were very similar especially between the burrito and enchilada. Food itself was pretty bland except for the heavy cheese and enchilada sauce on everything. The Mexican rice was good but I wish it came with a side of some sour cream, pico or something as it was pretty one note and got a bit redundant. All in all, not the most exciting meal in the area.

I think I found a new favorite spot in Southern Maine. I met with an old friend for dinner…read morerecently. I tried the asada bowl and am a big fan. My friend chose birria enchiladas which she also raved about. Her daughter enjoyed her quesadillas dish and all agreed that the churros were incredible. Service was awesome. Ambiance could be a bit better but the place is clean. They also have some interesting decor which is a nice touch.

Wonderful veggie rice bean bowl! My husband loved his BBQ bowl and brought half home. The chips…read morewere warm and salsa very tasty. All super affordable, too! Wait staff were appropriately attentive and got refills quickly. Will return and use for take out, too!