Wow what a great find. Great cocktails menu. A lot of gluten-free options. I had a margarita and my…read morehusband had a tequila cocktail. Delicious. The service was great. The restaurant decor was Mexican chic. They have a great bar. Good music, not too loud. I had Tacos with carne asada, rice and red beans. Husband had a delicious chicken enchilada. A lot of food!

Warm welcome as we came in the door and were sat down immediately. The server was helpful made…read morehimself available. The restaurant had a great collection of custom art and decor all around that feed into the modern Mexican ambience of the facility. My beautiful date ordered the carne asada tacos on the corn tortillas. The food was well seasoned and dressed in freshly sautéed peppers and onions. I ordered the chicken enchiladas with Tapatio's red sauce that was accompanied with a gracious side of refried beans and Spanish rice. The enchiladas were good, and overtly topped with layers and layers of cheese (too much for my liking... but to each their own). Complimentary chips and salsa were served with the meal. Sadly the chips were very much overcooked.

The cafe is a quaint and collectic location that has instruments, posters, and a surf board for…read moredecor with hip vibe. Open space with chill lighting, artisan market products for sale (candles, honey sugar scrubs, and hand crafted pottery). The interior is clean and well taken care of. For drinks we ordered the Hot Latte and 'A Love Supreme' smoothie and a turkey panini and a BBQ chicken panini for lunch. The food was fresh and delicious. The service staff was well spoken and happy to help. Food delivery was prompt and the food was freshly hand crafted.

Such a fun little spot in Lewiston. It's got that great cafe feel but offers more than "just" a…read morecafe with selections of coffee beverages, smoothies, breakfast and lunch options, and a specialization in burritos. Everyone I've had the pleasure of interesting with at this establishment has been kind and helpful. A few of the food items I've tried have lacked slightly in flavor from time to time but when you throw some of their homemade hot sauce on there, it brings it all together. A side of chips and salsa with the burritos is also a fantastic touch.

I'm sitting here eating the worst taco I have ever eaten. Two carnitas tacos…read more Every single ingredient is cold. The soft shell is cold. The pork is cold. Never again.

Quite delicious! Went with the luchador burrito and found it spicy and quite tasty. Not sure why…read morethey get negative feedback. I'm sure there are times restaurants aren't on point, but they were pretty slow when I came in and everything was hot and delicious. Give it a shot!

I ordered the tacos Americanos, which were wonderful. The complementary salsa and chips were also…read moregreat. The food came relatively quick which I liked. It was a bit loud at first, but gradually quieted down as it got later. Waitress was very nice. Overall great experience.

Margaritas Mexican Restaurant is a well decorated and very vivid colored establishment that offers…read morea unique twist on Mexican food in Maine. The menu has a fairly wide selection of appetizers, entrees, and deserts. The Barria Taco plate was served with 3 tacos and a small portion of pineapple. The Blackened Salmon Fajita platter came with a full skillet of bean, Spanish rice, 4 oz of Salmon, and a fair amount of sautéed onions and peppers. Additionally the meal came with an additional plate filled with salsa, cheese, fried pineapple, guacamole, sour cream, and pickled peppers. Collectively the food was flavorful, well prepared, delicious, and appealing to the eyes. The waitress was kind and very busy. It took roughly 45 minutes from the time we ordered food until it was served. Due to the waitress being so busy, they made minimal visits to the table. 8/10. We will be making another trip to Margaritas for another delicious meal soon enough.

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

I think over time Taco Escobarr has become mostly a tequila bar. You're coming here for the…read moreincredibly loud music, the strong margaritas, a more hip/youthful/fun vibe than at other nearby places on Congress, the badass and brutally honest no-nonsense staff, and - if you have NO dietary restrictions - maybe a taco or two. For me, after all these years... maybe because I got old and with that a dairy intolerance... I'm not the demographic. 1) I don't like tequila, and they themselves genuinely don't suggest any cocktail that doesn't have it (a quote directly from their staff [multiple times]). I tried the Cuba Libre (Mexican cola, rum, bitters, fresh lime) recently... and, for the most part, it was a tall glass of citrus juice; I tasted nothing else. 2) There's really not many vegan options: for a filling, there's only Verdue (ancho chili roasted butternut squash with black beans and arugula). At currently $5.50 for one soft taco (which, veganized, comes topped with a smattering of cilantro and scallions) is IMO not worth it compared to other places in town that are offering similarly priced tacos that are slightly bigger and more creative. NOTE: the fried avocado is not vegan. And 3) the guacamole ($12) here is hit or miss. Sometimes it's kind of bland and gloopy (if that makes sense); and, the portion size has definitely gotten smaller pre and post pandemic. Have fun, tequila lovers. This one's for you!

Everything was great ... got a burrito and and was really good. I would go back again. The staff is…read morevery attentive and friendly .

In an unfamiliar place so looked to my fellow Yelp members again to recommend restaurants in the…read morearea. El Rodeo got great reviews so my friend and I were up to trying it. Walking in we were met at the door and quickly seated. I felt like an adult beverage so I ordered a Blue Raspberry Margarita. Please see the picture. It was the prettiest drink I've ever been served complete with a flower. I ordered the enchiladas came with cheese sauce, rice, and I had avocado on the side. It arrived quickly. It was hot and wonderful. Everything about the dish. Every bite was fantastic. My friend got the burrito and also raved about how good it was. We both had enough for another meal that we brought home with us. The service was attentive and efficient. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who's looking for authentic Mexican food reasonably priced and kid friendly. They also have specials they run Mon-Friday.

El Tequila in Auburn, Maine, is the best! Charming,…read moreauthentic, colorful decor and outstanding , attentive service.. with simply great food. The basic sides , beans and rice, are usually forgettable but not at El Tequila.. The beans are almost buttery and the side of rice. is truly delicious. The cocktails are great and they serve in the biggest margarita in Maine. A good , varied menu with authentic, Mexican specialties -- like mole poblano and even seafood fajitas.. . we ordered the chicken and shrimp fajitas combo and the word 'generous' has to be used when talking about portion size.. This restaurant is a must if you like authentic Mexican food and prompt service.

What a find Had a great meal…read moreQuesadilla rellena and alambbre lunch Great service comfortable Large portions Highly recommend

Simple fresh ingredients will always make for a good taco, PERIOD! The service was great & the…read morerestaurant was nice playing some good music.

The owner, Catherine, claims this is authentic Mexican food. No. Don't. Also, here in Maine, it's…read morefrowned upon to step on the very employees who helped you become "successful". I would rate this place, and all locations, 1 star. However, the wonderful and hard working staff make up for what the owner lacks in. Change your attitude, and change your menu. You have so much potential, don't waste it. Do better!

No idea who's bright idea it was to throw a pool table in the place and jack the prices up…read moretremendously, but I hope you figure out real soon that it's not what the community is looking for. We grew up on a hole in the wall gem with reasonable prices, I was shocked to see that prices went to by almost 5 dollars for the same meal I've been eating for YEARS in the last few months. I didn't even order when I saw the prices. Horrible move.

South of the Border is a hole-in-the-wall type place in Lewiston located across from Busytown Bikes…read more(which was a bakery back in the day). They have approximately seating for 30 or so, but are very popular for take-out. This is a go-to place for my Dad and I tend to tag along. The staff is very friendly and the ambiance is the typical Mexican style with complimenting decor. Food is made fairly fast and the quality of the food is decent. The plain burritos are made with ground meet, somewhat seasoned, the refried beans were as expected and the rice was a bit on the dry side like it had been sitting around. You get plenty of food which is why they are a popular spot. If you are looking to satisfy those Mexican cravings, this is a good spot to hit. I won't criticize it for not being fully authentic, because they don't claim to be. They advertise americanized style Mexican and that is what you get.

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.