Margaritas Mexican Restaurant

As a native Texan forced to live in a culinary Wasteland, it is my duty to warn anyone thinking of eating at Margaritas that it is subpar at best and disgusting at worst (especially for the high price). The fajitas are mostly edible, to their credit, but their queso - a dish that should be un-ruinably and a cheesy delight - was a gritty, oily morass of sadness that was unfit to be served even in a prison environment. Their sides are also quite sad: the refried beans aren't worth getting and the rice, though colorful, has more twice arrived as hard little pellets of disappointment. The interior is cool and the service was fine, but the food is unspeakably disappointing. If you can, move to a state with actually good food; if you can't, try one of the Vallartas in Manchester (they have a few decent dishes) or the street taco place in Salem (also called Vallarta), which is the closest thing to tasty in this genre I've found.

This place was awesome, me and my buddies were on our way to killington the night before and we stopped by this place to get some food before hand and Hayden was our server, she took great care of us put us on to the cheese with nachos and she was great with us ! She was truly so cool and has great customer service skills i’d love to come back again

I had enchiladas and my friend had tacos... The food was really good and the chips and salsa were delicious. We love the atmosphere and the history of the guiding. They have patio and private seating and a bar area, and you can eat in an old jail cell😆

The service and atmosphere was great. I paid $15 for a handheld burrito that was burnt and if I didn’t pay so much money for it, I would have thrown it in the trash. Every bite tasted burnt and I didn’t enjoy it. I will not order it again. I got refried beans and rice on the side; the beans were great and the rice was crunchy (undercooked? Overcooked?) either way, I won’t be ordering this again EVER. I recently moved to concord from Dover and Margaritas Dover has amazing food, and I’m not convinced that Margaritas concord is even halfway decent. My bartender gave me great service and the atmosphere was upbeat and energetic.

I used to eat here long ago when it was Tio Juan's. I have been here many times since it became Margaritas. I live in Virginia and was excited to visit once again. We were seated in a jail cell, 4 of us, which was great because that's what my Cousin wanted...she loves this place! The cell beside us was empty when we sat down. The server came in and brought us chips, salsa and took our drink order. The server came back with our drinks fairly quickly, at which time the cell beside us was seated with a Family of 4 with 2 small children. We proceeded to eat our chips and salsa and watched as the same server took the drink order of the cell beside us. She came back with their drinks and then asked them if she could take their order (we hadn't ordered yet). We watched as their food was delivered before we had even ordered. When the server finally came back to us, I asked for more chips and salsa, and drink refills. She left and came back with the drink refills, no chips and salsa and finally took our orders. The food took over 25 minutes to arrive and in between I had to go find the server to get more chips and salsa. Within those 25 minutes we observed our server attend to the cell beside us multiple times....food finally arrives and my "Medium" steak tips are almost rare. Also, we had just started eating as the cell beside us was getting ready to leave. Needless to say, sadly, we won't be back. That to me is too bad, because, as I said, my Cousin used to love this place. There is another (better) option closer to her house. The server needs some help (prioritizing), or the franchise is going down hill. I won't eat here again.

Stephanie A was on her A game at margaritas! She was friendly and knowledgeable as well as being the only server in her section who had multiple tables. It was one of her first shift going solo and she slayed it! The flight of margaritas was delish!

One of my favorite spots downtown to grab a bevvy with friends! Nikki M. behind the bar is a wizard crafting margaritas & other cocktails. She also serves up some of the coldest Tecates this side of the Merrimack! If you're in the area, it's definitely worth a stop. It's the OG Margaritas location too - being located in the old city jail it's filled with charm & character, both structurally and in regards to the employees and patrons that frequent the establishment.

Nikki is an amazing bartender! Her bubbly personality turned my day around. And makes great coconut lime margaritas!

Came here for a work dinner and really enjoyed it! Apparently the building used to be the old Concord jail, which I thought was super cool! We came during Market Days with a reservation, and it was nice having all the booths and live music right outside. There were a lot of margarita options, and the flight was a cool idea! Also happy about the vegetarian options available, the Enchiladas Banderas was delicious. Our server checked in on us frequently and was able to split our check 9 ways.

Margaritas main appeal is the fact that it's in the old jail - depending on your table you may be in an old cell. It's a cool and unique atmosphere and it's interesting to explore the maze as it seems like a pretty big space. Everyone we encountered was very nice, including our server. He was super friendly and our food came out quickly. We started with queso and I tried the margarita flight. The blood Orange Margarita was great, as was the cran-apple infused one. The peach and traditional margs were just okay. The queso wasn't very good but the chips were solid. I tried the quesadilla and my partner got chicken tacos. The quesadilla was average, nothing to write home about. The tacos were just okay. Overall the food kind of let us down here. If you want to come for the experience, I think that is the way to go, but don't expect anything to rock your tastebuds. There are worse places though, so if you need a bite to eat, it will do!

Margaritas used to be a pretty solid choice for local Mexican food. Not the best, but pretty good. Tonight we were disappointed though. We sat in one of the old cells for the ambiance bc my son had never experienced it. Our server was great. No complaints with her as she was very friendly, and seemed on top of everything as far as taking our orders etc. However, I ordered the chimichanga and it was very overcooked. It was brown and very crunchy to cut into even. My son ordered the kids burger, and it was the opposite. Quite undercooked. Way too pink for him. The margaritas weren't very good either. Unfortunately we left, feeling underwhelmed.

This place was pretty alright. Nice people and very attentive staff. The salsa was actually fresh as were the chips. The guac didn't impress but it was fine enough. Solid drinks and good company. The best thing was the music. They had a great soundtrack on and that made all the difference.

We came in after 10 o'clock and they had a limited menu, mostly snacks. My husband is gluten-free so there wasn't much on the menu. The bartender, Nikki was so kind she went in the kitchen to see if they could make us something else. Andrew, the manager came out and offered us a salad, beans, and corn salad, after traveling several hours it's exactly what we needed. We will definitely return to this restaurant. Service was amazing! Definitely get the chips and salsa!

Overall, the food isn't great and drinks are overpriced for what you get. Cool setting in the old city jail, but that's pretty much the food doesn't make it worth it in my opinion. Service can also be slow, but workers are nice! I'd recommend a more local Mexican restaurant.

Tuesday afternoon spur of the moment whim for a margarita. We ordered tacos not realizing it was "Taco Tuesday " We were seated promptly by the cute hostess and Colin took our order. Wife got the margarita flight and I the draft Dos Equis. Food was prompt hot and delicious. We love the old jail cell room ambience and music was nice and not too loud. Best quick bite afternoon lunch in a while. Thanks!

Allie, your host, is superb. She is such a peach and she sat us very efficiently. Your food is good too.

Overall, the ambiance of the location immediately upon entry was incredibly disturbing. Upon entering the establishment, the staff was not friendly at all upon seating us and put us all the way in the back corner passing many open tables. We were then, given mediocre, stale, tortilla chips that tasted like they had been sitting in the back of the cabinet for about six months. The salsa was flavorless and I had better salsa at the Chili's right down the road. The food itself. I cannot speak on because I didn't stay long enough to be able to try it, but had a bite and it tastes reheated and not at all what I expected from authentic Mexican cuisine. Even my buddy Juan, was disappointed in the lack of care and attention they put into representing his culture and their cuisine, there is a lot of cultural appropriation at this establishment. Proceed with caution!

Tip: there's a parking garage across the alley and it's free on weekends! Great experience. Our waitress was lovely and thoughtful. Such a unique building- really fun. We had a great meal and a fun time.

Who would've thought dinner in a prison would be so good. The history of this place was certainly fun and I enjoyed the layout though maze like at certain points. The service here was fantastic. Came with a large group of folks and appreciate the speed at which we were sat - also sat away from gen pop so that was a good move (as we can get rowdy). The margaritas were particularly delicious. Many of my group got the spicy jalapeño margarita, which were extremely tasty with quite a bit of heat. I myself got a prickly pear marg which I thoroughly enjoyed. The menu had so many things that looked so good, I really had a hard time choosing but went with a chicken quesadilla and I really loved it. We had a member who was gluten free in our party and our server was so helpful in ensuring she had her own chips, and that the kitchen knew to take special care. The chips and salsa kept flowing all night, which was appreciated, and we generally had a fantastic night. Highly recommend!

While coming back from Vermont we decided to try Margaritas Mexican Restaurant. In the restaurant all the Covid-19 rules were followed. Even the server before giving us the menus sanitized it and we were given a specific table. I really liked the atmosphere as well as the decor of the restaurant. For the first chips and salsa were given. This salsa was different than the other mexican restaurant as it was fresh plus chunky and little spicy. For the dinner we ordered Hector's quesadilla and cheese enchilada with chicken. The service was fast and our food came in next 10 minutes and even the server was very good. She treated us very well. The food was good and we loved the food. Ratings for the restaurant: Decor and Atmosphere: 9/10 Covid 19 Rules: 10/10 Behavior of the server: 9/10 Delivery: 9/10 Food: 8/10

This place is solid, good drinks, good food, excellent customer service. Dan really went above and beyond. Definitely recommend.

Great food and great service. Nicole was our waitress. She was very friendly and attentive. She remembered us from prior visits. Her positive attitude made for a great dining experience.

Great meal. Nichole our server did outstanding. job. she recognized us and made us feel welcomed. thanks Nicole

We stumbled upon this place after forging for food all night. The interior was designed with a Spanish flair.... we retreated to a relaxing couch by the fireplace...it was warm and cozy. And with a pepino in my hand it was a perfect end to a tiring day. We ordered quite a bit of food, the nice thing was almost anything on the menu can be made vegetarian... the veggie chimichanga was so delish!! Crispy crispy goey cheesy pouring from the inside and some veggie stuffing... I added some hotsauce from the tacos to give it some extra spice. The tacos come in 3s made any way you like, crispy hard shell or soft shell corn/ flour... we had one of each and you can also pick the 3 sauce to mix match and customize to your pallet. It could end up being a boozy night- flights of the month,affordably priced....fantastic idea. Service was really slow but in good company it was totally fine.

Giving one star is generous! Stay away really bad service and then the manager came out and lied to us. We waited 1 hour and 20 minutes for our food. Five tables came after us and got our food before we did. I think the waitress never put our order in, she was young. Another waitress brought out food out, but my meal was missing. We never asked for the manager I only mentioned to the waitress that the time was not acceptable and pointed out the other guests that sat after us and were leaving before we even got out food. The manager came out and said she was short staffed, fine, but that wasn't the reason we didn't get our food. Then she got upset with me I wasn't upset she was belligerent, I didn't even ask to see her. I have written a note to their corporate offices about my experience, not okay!

Great food and atmosphere. My suggestion if going on a busy day is to arrive early and request a walled off booth to get the most out the atmosphere. We typically order the Chimicangas which are tasty, large, and always have left overs for the next day. You can also request extra spicy and they will provide you with habaneros in a small side dish.

Fantastic! So fresh and delicious. We ordered takeout (they got my enchilada order wrong), but I didn't care because it was so delicious. We're going again. Highly recommend!

Delightful evening. First time at this place. We were actually going to a different place and we passed Margaritas by chance. The historical building and the soft, amber lighting inside, made the place very beautiful and pleasant. So we decided to go inside and we weren't disappointed. As a matter of fact we had one of the best dinners in our four years in New Hampshaah. First was the service. Our waiter was Ian B. By the end of the evening we thought we were at home. His care, great attitude and pleasant demeanor helped make our evening as a family. Second was the ambiance. A historical picture police station where the guests dine in the old jail cells complete with bars. Third, the food was superb. First it was the Margaritas served four different ways for was one of us. Then it was the carne asada. And the nachos. And the tacos. And more Margaritas. We had daughter and her boyfriend visiting from DC and this place facilitated a most pleasant evening.

Margaritas used to be so great but sadly they've gone down the toilet. The one star is for the building, which is an old prison turned restaurant. Our food was bland and gross, and of very bad quality. Overpriced and just nasty and flavorless. Service wasn't good either

These are the best Enchiladas in the world. I love enchiladas but I love the drinks as well I was 10 wen I first tried jaritos and I love em but the good part is the sitdown experiance.

Our server Dan was so attentive and nice! He greeted us right away with menus and was patient with our questions and helpful. The margarita wasn't to my liking so he had the bartender remake it for me right away without any issue! Menu should indicate that the margarita which is described as made with fresh squeezed juices is in fact made with sour mix... but they were happy to correct it. The food was good, but the service was great. We are visiting from out of town but will be back! Thank you, Dan!

Definitely a must visit! The town's old jail has been renovated into a charming restaurant venue. The menu offering, even during the on going pandemic, was quite extensive. The guacamole was awesome! The entrees were well prepared, delicious, authentic Mexican cuisine.

New Hampshire's take on Mexican food. What a joke. Rice and beans were trash. The Jalapeño Baby Chimis were the only thing decent on the menu. I'm glad they couldn't mess up the Soda. The rice was hard and not mixed all the way through with the box recipe they use. The beans were not tasteful at all. Had to add salt to both. The chips and "Salsa". Mmm, tomato soup. No spice or no flavor. Asked the waitress if there was anything spicier and she laughs and says; "The tapatio". If this is what the owner thought he was enduring while being in Mexico, he should Go back and figure out what seasonings are and what flavor is. Bland food.

We had a very delightful server. The chips and salsa were really good. The food took awhile to come to the table. The fajita salad chicken was so so. The chicken was a sliced breast of grilled chicken (rather dry) over a bed of shredded lettuce. There were some refried beans and a few cooked onion and pepper slices added. The chicken quesadilla was good. We ordered a burrito with steak and the steak was missing. We'll chalk this experience up to short staff? Overall average food with very nice server.

Honestly this is the best Mexican restaurant in town, the bar being as low as it is. I've eaten here 3 times before last night and the food was ok. Think white mother at home cooking Mexican. She's out of spices, but the meat is fresh. Nothing special. The drinks are fine. So, I decided that when I was feeling lazy this would be a solid option. I came in last night and waited about an hour to receive my fajitas that were not even hot, but had been at some point telling from the burnt rice and beans. The portion size was half what they offered the last three occasions. I'm talking half a chicken breast, 3 pieces of steak, and a teaspoon of beans all for the low-low price of $18 or more. Honestly it was offensive. When I brought it to their attention they delivered more rice and beans - the cheapest thing on the menu. Anyway, the people there are friendly but the quality is just not there. If they didn't have a cool central location I doubt they'd have any business at all. You're better off having a home taco night, you may even have some cilantro or spices around!

Have been here many times and finally decided to do a review. So I went in on a Saturday night and sat at the bar. Small bar area but some couches on the other side, so thats nice. Chips and salsa are always tasty. Had a XX lager draft. Hit the spot. After that had a house margarita. A bit on the sweet side for me. I could taste the tequila but only barely. Apps were good as well.

30 years ago I visited. Still the same place. Same kind of food, Mexican. Solid choice. We has an enormous amount of chips. The guacamole and salsa were fresh and very good. A margarita was just terrific, if you like the idea of margaritas at Margaritas.

It's not high end Mexican, so if you are expecting a 5 star expensive restaurant feel - you'll be disappointed however what they do - they do AMAZINGLY WELL. The service was done by Hannah and she was extremely sweet, friendly, fast, efficient and went above and beyond with a smile. She was such a great waitress and for me, that's just as important as the food. My son got steak and chicken fajitas and I got the Tios Combo - so fresh and flavorful. The food was brought out hot from the kitchen and she made sure we had everything we needed... my son wanted a mango smoothie so she had it done, even though it's not on the menu. SCORE!!! We tipped her very well cause she was the sweetest girl and our food was done to perfection! When I go to a Margaritas- I know what I am going to get, the food will be dependably delicious and I can always get a dish I enjoy! The service is all dependent on the person you get and Hannah in Concord NH was great! She even had personal conversation discussing a candy store we were hitting next, which I appreciated! I like waitresses that aren't drones!!! :) would definitely come back!!!

Good atmosphere, dining in the cell, spicy bbq chicken was great. Forget to take pictures

Best Mexican in Concord! Plus the drinks are to die for!! The atmosphere is as casual and comfortable as you can get and the location is so convenient! Plus there is a parking garage right across from it so it's always easy to get to.

Unfortunate a Mexican place closes for takeout on a day like this. Can't bring my high risk mother into a bar for eat in, not worth risking her life.

Nice place, bartender was very nice, quite night, which was nice. Great food and drink! Nice job, Cassie!!

Mexican restaurant located inside an old police station. The jail cells have become little individual dining areas. Each cell has one table for up to 6 people. There is a dining area for larger groups and people with claustrophobia. The food tasted great but seemed to be limited to your typical Mexican fare. The prices are reasonable and the portions are generous. I would go back.

Really like this place - very cool setting (used to be a police station and many of the tables are set in a jail cell). Staff are friendly, have very consistently felt cared about - although the bar can be a little slow. Margaritas can be a little weak but the sangrias are good - additionally the bar has fairly limited tap offerings. Food is consistently well plated and flavorful. Managers seem to be on top of the restaurant and make frequent visits - we have been there several times and the GM has already started to recognize us as regulars.

This margaritas kicks butt my guy! I was having a casual drink after spending the day searching high and low for a cute but flirty New Year's Eve outfit and looking to end the day on a high note (after obtaining a darling LBD with sparkle accents) my friend and I made our way down to this fine establishment. Being the clumsy gal I am I got some good ol taco juice on my millennial pink sweater and low and behold... the bartender named Cait with dark hair had a tide to go stick! An absolute queen!!! She saved the day she deserves the world we love her I'm going to name my first child after her and she will grow to become an amazing woman who always carries a tide to go stick for those in need #Cait luv u I WILL SAY that my sweater is a little wet from the stick

Love Margaritas! Always good food and great service! Love sitting in the jail cells! They have done a great job with seating people with the new restrictions and you are safely distanced from others. Love the chips and salsa and great margaritas!

Loved it here! They were able to make my meal vegan and I loved it! No need to go anywhere else!

Only complaint is that the bar is so f-ing loud you can't even talk to your date. Been going here since I was little, when it was Tio Juan's. Love sitting in a jail cell and the food is consistent - always get the same thing. Price is good. Love Ladies Night and 40% off food! Favorites: Beef Tacos, Street Corn and Queso. and Beer, duh.

It's been a couple of years since my last review of my favorite Margaritas location so I thought an update was due. The Concord Margaritas with it's jail cell has always been my go to place and they have constantly sought to improve of their food offerings. On a recent outing my wife and I had the outdoor seating area to ourselves as the threat of T storms kept most folks inside . We tried their new crab cake appetizer and they were amazing! For meals my wife tried another new offering, Enchiladas Del Mar, stuffed with crab meat and shrimp while I opted for a more traditional dish the combo fajitas ( Guadalajaraed of course ) She loved her dish, and the fajitas are always a good choice. The addition of the jerk chicken wings has had us off the typical buffalo style for quite a while. The only negative I guess would be the teasingly offerings of chorizo that go too quickly, I would love to see chorizo inspired dishes remain on the menu permanently, but then I would also love it if they brought the old Ponsinta desert back too!

Love this restaurant. I have been coming here for many years and the service has always been good. Tonight we had an AWESOME server named Dan L. He was very personable, friendly and conscientious. He was very safe with payment waiting for my friend to come back to pay the bill. Thank you Dan!

Nikki was very promt, kind, and helpful! We have a son with very bad food allergies. She went above and beyond to make sure that no epi-pen would be needed! She even went as far as to check certain ingredients that were in the oil that is used! If you have an allergy and want great service we highly recommend sitting with Nikki. She's great! Will be back soon.

This place was just what we needed after a long day! The food was great- fresh and hearty portions. Served quickly! The drinks were great. Falen was so friendly- made the whole visit! She gave great recommendations and was so friendly. I would highly recommend this restaurant!

I had the greatest experience here. Our waiter was the absolute nicest person ever! 10 out of 10 recommend!

I had dinner at the Margarita's in Concord, which is located in an old jail house. The layout of the place is very cozy with separate lounge and dining areas and most of the tables are inside old jail cells, walls are painted colorful with festive decor. Like other Margaritas locations, the menu offers a good variety of Americanized Mexican dishes, though it seemed like the menu here had less items than other locations (ie Manchester & Salem/ no fish burrito here?). I stopped here on a Tuesday evening for dinner, parking on the street is free after 5PM in Concord (vs after 8PM in Manchester), which influenced my decision to eat at this Margaritas for a change. Upon entering the restaurant, the host stand is located in the vestibule and I was seated promptly, though my table was upstairs and I had to make three turns inside to get to my jail cell for dinner. The waitress arrives to my table promptly with complementary chips & salsa, the standard crispy salty chips and chunky medium salsa. I immediately order dinner and it since it was Tuesday, they had a March special with all Shrimp dishes/items were half price (half price chimichangas & enchiladas are offered on Tuesdays in April). For a starter, I ordered Shrimp Tacos (2 for $11.99 before discount), which each had three soft grilled shrimp, salsa fresca, roasted corn salsa, lettuce, picante, hacienda and crema on soft flour tortillas The shrimp tacos were good and fresh, though I would not normally pay over $13 with tax for two tacos and no sides. For dinner, the Shrimp Fajitas ($16.99 before discount), were served on a hot skillet with tender grilled shrimp, grilled onions, peppers, Mexican rice, & refried beans (I did specify black beans though) and another plate with 4 soft flour tortillas, diced tomatoes, guacamole, sour cream. lettuce, cheese. The fajitas were good and very hot, and the portion size was average. The service here was good and friendly. My waitress brought out extra chips and salsa after I finished the first round and more ice water. The food arrived to my table in timely order, but it took a while to cash out since the place started to get a little busier and I was upstairs too. The food was discounted at half off, Shrimp Tacos (2 for $5.99 plus tax) and the Shrimp Fajitas ($8.50 plus tax), which made the prices pretty reasonable. The food here was good and the standard quality I get at other Margaritas locations.

My husband and I came in for a late lunch/early dinner today. We were meeting our son, his wife, and our two young-grandchildren. We told the hostess, we were a party of 6-4 adults, and two grandchildren. She brought us downstairs, to one of the jail cells, with two chairs, and a small bench seat. We asked her how we would all fit, especially with a high chair. She said she thought there was 4 of us ( our son and family were on there way over from parking garage). She then brought us to another room on the other side, at the end of the hallway. Very dark, and dinghy. We stated, we we prefer something upstairs. She then brought us upstairs, and seated us at a nice table. Our waitress-Nicole, took our drink order, and was extremely pleasant. about 15. Inutes later the hostess cam over, and said we would have to leave by 4:30, which was barley an hour later, as she had a part of 15 coming in. why even seat us at that table, knowing she had a large party . There were plenty of other tables she could have seated us at. Very unprofessional girl, to have as your hostess. On the other hand our waitress Nicole was exceptional. She was very attentive, and tried hard to make our. Is it pleasant.

I'm typically not a fan of chain restaurants but Margaritas is really very good! This location is pretty cool with the jail cell rooms. The service was very good, nice and friendly. Expansive menu, we really enjoyed sharing a flight of Margs which is a fun way to try a few flavors.

My wife and I had eaten there for the first time and we definitely making it our last time. Had problems with my dinner plate as well as my wife having problems with her dinner plate. Without really getting into the issues we had just trying to say that we were not very happy. Not to mention it got so busy do the restaurant they close the kitchen so they could not receive any more orders so people will be turned away. Never again

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