El Centeniro Mexican Rstrnt

This is a great but small restaurant. We used to live in southern California and have eaten at many Mexican restaurants there and were skeptical about finding good Mex. food in New Hampshire. But, surprise surprise! Everything we have had has been great. The atmosphere is also comfortable albeit a little cramped. Make a reservation during summer months for sure, and sometimes winter weekends.
The small bar can also be quite active. It seems that when the other restaurants close at night, their staff makes their way to El C. That's a nice compliment right there. Just don't expect Taco Bell or some Tex Mex chain food. There are some menu items there for you if that is what you crave but mostly it is other delicious food.

Absolutely delicious food!!!. I have gone back many times since its opening. It appears that the reviewer before me(otalay2003) does not have the sophisticated palette for such good authentic mexican food or (he/se may have been the owner of the same restaurant he is promoting in his own review). El centenario is quite a lovely place with good ambiance. The decor is very nice and unique. The margaritas are GREAT!!. Beware that this is NOT a TEX MEX restaurant its a Authentic mexican cuisine. All ingredients are always picked fresh and some items are imported from Mexico to make sure it always has the true mexican taste. My husband and I love it and we make sure to bring our out of town guests to the restaurant. I definitely recommend it.

Would never go back: The food was terrible and extremly over priced. If you want good Mexican Food go to Portsmouth. On the back side of the Fox Run Mall there is a wonderful place called Ixtapa Cantina. Ixtapa Cantina is AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD!!!! The food is great, as well as the ambiance, service, and value! You will not find another Authentic Mexican Food restaurant in New Hampshire. We know, we have tried them all!!!