Terlingua

"The outdoor dining setup makes this “boutique barbecue” restaurant a worthy destination in Portland’s East End. With a menu of house-smoked meats and dishes with Caribbean flair, Terlingua has something for everyone (including vegetarians). A solid craft beer and tequila selection ties it all together." - Kate McCarty

"At Terlingua, chef Wilson Rothschild and his team crank out house-smoked meats and Southwest-Mex-Caribbean dishes seven days a week from morning until night. Think: deviled eggs with house-smoked scallops, green olives, and chile oil; smoked bluefish tostadas; guajillo-glazed smoked pork ribs; brisket burnt ends with coffee-agave barbecue sauce; and haddock cakes with spicy aioli. Anything you order will go well with sides of the slow-cooked rosado beans with pork belly or the crispy-edged, honey-buttered, jalapeno cornbread." - Alexandra Hall

"Delectably smoky meats and killer tacos The vibe Good fun, serious eats The crowd Smoked meat lovers of all ages The drinks Gutsy, refreshing, and generous The food Rich, smoky deliciousness" - Mindy Fox

"Texas BBQ may not be the first thing you think you want when you go to the Northernmost part of the United States, but Terlingua might just change that. Think Tex-Mex inspired items made with Maine ingredients, like a rotating ceviche or brisket with homemade tortillas and a decent mezcal, wine, and beer list. Their open-air deck and margarita garden are warmly welcoming (literally with their heat lamps) and large enough for relaxing or for kids to roam free. You can also just drop into their adjacent market to purchase house-smoked meats and locally-made products like blankets and baskets to remember that Vacationland feeling." - Alana Dao

"Terlingua has been doing BBQ and Tex-Mex on Washington Avenue — one of the city’s more happening streets — since 2015. The restaurant moved into a larger space in 2019, and got a larger outdoor dining setup in the process, too. The patio and deck at Terlingua is the perfect setting for dining on brisket, ribs, queso, and the restaurant’s daily BBQ board. Diners can also grab food to-go from its new market to recreate the Terlingua experience at home — or at the beach. Terlingua is open for outdoor dining (reserve here) and takeout." - Briana Volk